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Koju

4.8 (13 reviews)
Closed • 5:45 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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This newly opened sushi place is located in the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn. Tucked inside the hotel's lobby is this private area. You'll see japanese curtains, making it hard to see what's going on behind. As You get closer to see around the curtain. Slightly visable, along wooden bar that wraps around this sushi counter. The space is perfect for a semi-private dining experience. The sushi was so flavorful and not like the subtle sushi you're used to. The rice was absolutely fantastic, the flavor forward rice made each course more memorable. My favorite was the scallop! Wow it had a hint of spice and we requested heavy wasabi! Chef Kevin was thrilled to hear we loved his style of sushi. The asparagus fried in the rice cracker batter was phenomenal. The taste of the crackers made me think of my childhood. Overall an amazing experience and I will most definitely be back. Try the add on sake pairings with your meal! It will make a huge difference! This place is very new, so get it before it gets too busy to snag a seat!! Recommend the Kani Handroll! WOW!!

What an incredible evening! From the wonderful greeting and cozy space to the divine sushi served, this was nothing short of spectacular. The host was gracious, kind and guided me to the perfect sake to pair with the food. The chef, Kevin, was engaging and simply watching him work to prepare each dish was an absolute pleasure. Do not hesitate to book this for an evening of the freshest fish and gorgeous plating. You will love every moment & every bite!

The food is wonderful--creative with terrifically subtle flavors. We had a 14 course omakase menu and got the opportunity to experience a full array of the talents of the two chefs starting with a wonderful seasonal sashimi. It was great fun to interact with our chef and the overall staff was extremely attentive. This is not an inexpensive meal but the food, service and environment was excellent. We really loved the calming atmosphere--it has been a very long time since we have been in a restaurant with wonderful and calming music and all at a volume easily allowing for conversation. We will certainly go back.

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4 months ago

Decent omakase but did not blow me away for the price. Rice texture was slightly off for half of the pieces.

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1 year ago

Great experience, amazing food and wonderful staff. 10/10 recommend! Love the ambiance as well!

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1 year ago

Such an amazing experience and incredibly fresh fish + attentive service! This place just opened and it's a must-go

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4.5(69 reviews)
3.5 mi•Bushwick

I'm so happy that this restaurant is just a 2 min walk from my apartment. The food here is amazing…read moreand the ambiance is nice and peaceful. Food and alcohol is fairly priced and food is flavorful/well seasoned which is hard to find in a Japanese restaurant. The service is quick and food didn't take a while to come out. We ordered shishito peppers, corn ribs, beef sukiyaki, pork belly wrapped enoki mushrooms, and Miyazaki a5 Wagyu hot stone grill. * Shishito peppers 5/5 My favorite out of everything we ordered. It's a MUST TRY! The sauce it's in has yuzu so it's nice, savory, a lil sweet, a lil sour, and a little citrusy - it's perfect for my tastebuds. Literally could not get over how good the sauce was. It also tasted good to dip the corn ribs in that sauce!! * Corn ribs 5/5 Grilled corn ribs with seasoning and cheese, super simple but super tasty. Can never go wrong with corn ribs! * Beef Sukiyaki 5/5 Nice and flavorful broth, the meat is tender, there's also a knot of clear noodles at the bottom of the bowl. * Pork Belly Wrapped enoki 5/5 GOOD. Who doesn't love pork belly AND mushrooms (only crazy people) ?! Amazing flavor, nice and smokey, with crunchy enoki mushrooms * Miyazaki A5 Wagyu 5/5 Good, nice to order once just to try since it is a little on the pricier side bc it's A5 Wagyu, personally I'd rather go to an A5 Wagyu restaurant if I want A5 Wagyu. Nonetheless, it was nice to try! This was enough food to share between my sister and I, without feeling overly full and bloated. Definitely will be coming back regularly since it's so close to home.

I'm going to give Tora some extra points because it's SO hard to find good asian food in this area…read moreof Brooklyn. Tora I think is a true jack of all trades, while many restaurants try to excel in one area I think Tora does amazing at multiple. It's good for sushi, ramen, noodles, etc. Just an overall really well-rounded japanese spot. I think their serving sizes are also very good. Though I'll say I don't think Tora particularly excels in one thing it's not going to be the best ramen or sushi you've had in your life but, for something that's close? Affordable? Has no line? It's definitely the best. Very above average in every regard. Haven't eaten here in person so can't speak on their service but at least their food? Great get pick-up/delivery all the time

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4.5(22 reviews)
1.5 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

While wandering through Bed-Stuy on a weekday evening, my husband and I decided to try out this new…read moresushi spot. It wasn't terrible--but I had a lot of mixed feelings. Food: 3/5 I'm a huge sushi fan, so I was excited when I saw a deluxe sashimi set on the menu. Unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the mark. The scallop was thinly sliced and lacked the rich texture I was hoping for. The salmon and other cuts were decent, but short and oddly shaped--chunky yet small, which made the whole presentation feel a bit off for something labeled deluxe. We also tried to branch out and ordered the short rib entree. For $21, it was shockingly small--definitely a single-person portion, not sharable. I added extra ikura to a salmon donburi bowl for $2, but it was barely a teaspoon's worth--just enough to say it was there. Oddly, the salmon slices in that bowl were thinner than the sashimi we had just eaten, and overall, it left me still hungry even after sharing a maki roll. Lastly, my husband ordered a green salad, which somehow took the entire meal service to arrive. When it finally came, it was just plain romaine, cucumbers, radish, and dressing. For a dinner that clocked in at over $150 (after tip), we definitely left underwhelmed. Service: 3/5 This part wasn't bad, just confusing. We were seated quickly, but the pacing of the meal was strange. Our seaweed salad and soups came out promptly, but the green salad came last, after the hot dishes and nearly after my husband finished eating. Also, a small thing--but when I'm paying $16 for four oysters, I want to know what kind they are. The menu just said "West Coast oysters," but our server couldn't tell us the variety or origin. Not a huge deal, but it added to a general lack of polish that didn't quite match the pricing. I don't think I'd return. For the price, there are better sushi options in Brooklyn with higher quality, better portions, and clearer service. Still, I appreciate new spots opening up in the neighborhood, and I'm always happy to try something new. Hopefully they refine the menu and service with time.

Izakaya Tenzo is a welcome addition to the BedStuy food scene. They'd been on my radar for a while…read moreand we stopped in on a Saturday evening when we wanted dinner but not anything too heavy. This fit the bill exactly. We started with the salmon belly carpaccio which I'd say isn't really a carpaccio because the salmon isn't sliced as thinly as you'd expect. But! I mention that just to set expectations. Nomenclature aside, it's an excellent appetizer. Served in a truffle and ponzu sauce, the salmon is lightly seared which yields two different textures to the fish. It practically melts in your mouth. Highly recommend this dish. For my entree I went with the trio don, which is 6 pieces of sashimi served over your choice of plain or sushi rice (sushi rice for me). The fish was fresh and flavorful. The portion was perfect for me. My boyfriend ordered a yellowtail roll and enjoyed that as well. We also shared a carafe of the cold house sake. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu. It's great for sharing and trying new dishes. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable.

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