I love Nem's bistro! I wish there was one in my neighborhood! Yesterday the weather was nice and the bistro was picked outside! I was not surprised, Nem's bistro is getting more and more popular every day . The line at the juice window was insane. Beside the busy atmosphere we had a great experience. I honestly don't know how the staff managed it cause they all seemed calm and focused. When I write reviews I always put an emphasis on the atmosphere and the vibed that the staff gives. I think the main reason why I return to a place depends on the experience I had. It goes without saying that the food was outstanding as usual! Have you tried their carbonara? Yes, carbonara but with an Asian twist! Drooling! I love this place and now that it's getting warmer and warmer I'd be returning more often this spring and summer. read more

Came here on a sunday around noon. There was both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as dine in and take out options. It was a nice spot for a sunny outdoor brunch. The waiters were a bit slow to take our orders, but the food came out quickly. I ordered the japandi eggs benedict. I enjoyed the citrus flavor and the lightness of the salad dressing, as well as how runny the yolks were. They did not skimp on the salmon, and the bread was a great texture. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Nem's breakfast, japandi eggs benedict - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We came here to work and grab brunch, and honestly the food and lattes were amazing. Everything tasted fresh, the coffee was great, and the space itself is really cute and cozy. We planned on staying a bit to work on our laptops while finishing brunch, but we got kicked out pretty quickly because we had our computers with us. Not really sure what the policy is since nobody explained it clearly, but it definitely felt rushed and a little uncomfortable. I totally understand if they have rules about laptops during busy hours, but it would've been nice if it was communicated better beforehand. Overall, the food and drinks were genuinely great, just wish the experience felt a bit more welcoming. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really cute spot for some Japanese breakfast/brunch or a smoothie. But the food was mediocre, especially the chicken katsu sando. If you plan on having a whole meal, I don't recommend sitting on the 2nd floor even though it's really cozy and well-decorated. The round tables are soooo tiny, it barely fits anything. But if you're just getting a little drinkety drink, the 2nd floor would be more than fine. The place sells a couple of different smoothies, and the New York Glam is known as the Erewhon Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe. It contains a bunch of fruits, including strawberry, and collagen and sea moss. The drink is expensive ($17) but still a little cheaper than the real deal. It doesn't taste like a normal fruit smoothie, which I'm glad, because then I would question if all that good stuff (collagen and sea moss) was actually included. It tastes funny to me, but not bad. Agree with another Yelper that the service was slow. Brunch is from 12-4 pm read more

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Nem is a cute little Japanese restaurant that has both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was a bit slow, which took about 30 minutes after placing our order to get our food. The dish that stood out the most was the shrimp and avocado dish; it was creamy, flavorful, and the ingredients accompanied each other perfectly! The egg salad sandwich was quite underwhelming and expensive for what it is; it wasn't all that flavorful and not as creamy as a traditional Japanese egg sando. We also got the Japanese Carbonara which was also disappointing, for it was just extremely rich without much flavor contrast asides from the bacon bits. Overall, it was a disappointing experience for us for the amount of money spent. The staff were nice and friendly, and although our waiter got our drink order wrong, our server was apologetic and receptive, which was really sweet. I believe Nem has potential of being amazing, but some of their selections and pricing definitely need some reworking! TLDR: Get the shrimp and avocado toast, it was extremely delicious! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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I came here for breakfast during my last trip to Brooklyn. I was walking around and stumbled across this little gem. It is small inside but super cozy and the staff was so nice, attentive, and welcoming. I came here with a girlfriend and we ordered a bunch of things. I ordered their matcha waffles, the egg sando, and a leeks and mushroom toast. The food was great, not amazing but good. My girlfriend who has been to japan said it was ok, she thought the waffles were too chewy. The egg sando was yummy and it was a great size. I would come back and try other options. It was busy but the staff was so good at making sure everyone was taken care of. read more

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Came here about a half hr before seeing a band perform nearby. They accommodated a rush order for us and we sat at the window counter. Food was delicious, seasoned to perfection and hot - exactly what we needed to put some food in our bellies. Ordered: Miso Udon Soup Chicken; French fries; Edamame; Matcha Latte Will definitely return! It seemed like they have additional seating upstairs. read more

We really enjoyed eating at this restaurant. We came at 4pm on a weekday so it was not busy. We had the salmon chirashi and the Wagyu burgers. Food was delicious, it was a nice stop in Williamsburg. It's very cozy here, bathrooms are on the second floor. Second level has a bar and nice decor, very dark. read more

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We first came across **Nem's Japandi Bistro** while wandering around Williamsburg and knew we had to come back for brunch. It's cozy, calm, and beautifully curated -- very Japandi in both aesthetic and spirit. We started with aromatic coffee and a healthy, refreshing ichigo juice. For food, we shared the gravlax smørrebrød (+$7 for avocado) and the miso-buttered scrambled eggs. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and every bite felt intentional. The toasted sourdough slathered with miso butter was a standout -- deeply savory and so satisfying. It's on the pricier side ($$$ per person), but the quality and vibe make it worthwhile. $$$ for value for vibe for food read more

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Came here craving the creamy carbonara udon from Tokyo and I'd have to say the itch was scratched. It's not exactly like the Tokyo version, a little soupy but the flavors were there any the bacon was delicious. My boyfriend and I also got the karaage, egg sando, and the mochi waffle for dessert. My favorite dish of the evening would have to be the dessert. The mochi waffle texture had the best contrast - crispy warm exterior and chewy mochi bite. They rotate flavors so I'll definitely be back for another one - we had a toffee banana version. read more

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Super large menu available at Nem's. From smoothies to food. There's minimal seating, but they share the building with the upstairs joint, so overflow seating is available on the second floor. While the smoothies are food, they are way too overpriced. The food is solid, but again overpriced. Some good salads, but the set meals were a bit disappointing. read more

Loved everything about this place. I got the teishoku with salmon and it was amazing. Also tried the gyudon, which came with seven grain rice that we really liked. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, especially on a rainy day. Great service and just an overall comforting meal. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Always pass by this place and finally remembered to pop in for dinner! The outside is very eye-catching with the wall art and the inside is very cute and intimate. I got the Japandi Egg Salad Sando ($16) and New York Glam smoothie ($17). I thought they were just okay. I've heard people call the New York Glam smoothie the Erewhon Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe, but I'm hesitant to agree as it was more tart than sweet, but might have to wait until strawberry season. The Egg Sando was tasty and filling but could've used more seasoning. Cute place and aesthetic food, but price point is a bit steep. read more

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My acai smoothie was unfortunately bad :( it had no flavor at all and it felt like i was just drinking purple dyed water for $12. I really wanted to like this place but there are plenty of other spots in the neighborhood where your money will stretch farther read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is very cute. The smoothies are really good. They have indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a bar upstairs. The service was friendly and quick. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place really deserves all the hype. Unfortunately avoided this place for a while due to reviews until earlier this spring. My first order was the matcha smoothie and mochi waffles. Both were delicious but it was the smoothie that I found to be really unique. Since then, I've tried just about every "super premium" smoothie. Yes, they're pricey but if you consider the ingredients used in each one - I think the price is overall justified. Since the lines were long in the summer, I would often order for an Uber eats pick up. The staff is also really wonderful and you can often see the owner there (cute lady wearing a beret). I love that they offer indoor and outdoor seating - especially in the summer, the outdoor seating was perfect. Great ambiance and people :). Looking forward to trying their new carbonara menu item and for the future seasonal specials read more

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Love this spot, particularly for their smoothies! I'm not normally a big fan of smoothies, but their strawberry protein smoothie is amazing. In terms of their food, all of it tastes great but the portions are pretty small and feel overpriced. They definitely get busy on weekends, but it is fun to sit outside with friends when the weather is nice! I think they recently expanded to dinner offerings which I'm eager to try! read more

Food was delicious and portion is great to share for 2 people! Service was great too! Vibes were so nice! Got the udon carbonara, salmon bowl, and egg Sando. We also go a black sesame latte but doesn't taste like black sesame but overall was great! read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is for the green juice . They consistently use what seems to be fresh and quality ingredients and the service is prompt and friendly. I will be back to try more things. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Magic Green Juice - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was a brunch spot I stopped at during my visit to the city. It was very hyped up on social media and their menu is certainly packed with yummy looking options! Given my situation I was ever so slightly disappointed in my main meal (a grain-of-salt note: this is coming from someone who lives near SF, CA). I tried their Miso Butter Scrambled Eggs and Vitamin Sea smoothie. The eggs very flavorful, but were a bit on the heavier side and I would've liked to have more pickled onions on the side to balance things out better. Overall it was a small portion but that was good for my situation that day. The smoothie was absolutely delicious. I would go back here over and over for these smoothies, especially if all of them are as good as the Vitamin Sea one! The service was efficient and the food came out quite fast. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with very cute decor. I sat outside and slightly regretted the decision due to the construction across the street, which was a bit loud. read more

The food here is so good! We went for a birthday brunch and the Katsu sandwich and eggs Benedict did not disappoint. Service was quite good, but the upstairs was drafty and chilly. The Katsu sandwich was so juicy and perfectly hot. I will definitely go back to try the miso scrambled eggs! read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Incredible. The Sando slapped!!! And the mango lovers smoothie. Truly so good will absolutely come back

Wow! Asian AND Scandinavian fusion cuisine?! Now that sounds interesting! Located in the National Sawdust Factory building, Nem's is self described as a "Woman Minority-Powered Brand" that "serves Japanese and Scandinavian cuisine, including breakfast, brunch and dinner. It offers an extensive selection of special teas, fresh Smoothies and crafted cocktails". The owner/chef, Bangkok native Supranee Phramdaag[1], originally opened a smoothie bar pop up a block away from the bistro in 2018. That first experience gave her the idea of opening Nem's to offer something new and different. We came here for brunch on a rainy Saturday in January, and we loved this place. We had the opportunity to try both Japanese and Scandinavian dishes. First of all, the ambiance is certainly Japandi, i.e. "a combination of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, the look is calm, casual, and organic". With lots of white tones, the vibe is minimalistic cool, calming, and welcoming all at the same time. Oh, and upstairs there is Koi, a speakeasy-style izakaya bar serving Japanese whiskey and sake, plus cocktails[2]. I loved how the menu offers an impressive list of smørrebrød, the Danish equivalent of tapas. Wew got the opportunitu to try the Avocado & Shrimp one, and it was really delicious! The Japandi Eggs Benedict was also great, just like the Chicken Teriyaki sandwich. I would certainly recommend all 3 dishes. Prices are not cheap, but the quality of the dishes is really high, particularly if you consider that they are all prepared fresh, when ordered. I look forward to coming back to try the Teishoku set, described as "an ensemble featuring seasonal fish, seven-grain rice, miso-glazed eggplant, housemade pickles, gobo, homage, tamagoyaki, and seasonal veggies". --------------------- [1] Who goes by Nem. [2] With a massive 12-foot-long Koi fish made of wood set above the bar. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - January 28, 2024; Avocado and Shrimp Smorrebrod ($15). - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I found a new place (a new regular spot). I've always passed by but for whatever reason assumed it was American so never bothered to check it out. Until my client asked me what my fave place for matcha was and she told me about Nem's. Now what piqued my interest was when she said that she ordered a $20 matcha smoothie (LOL). I googled and learned it was a Japanese bistro type place. After work one Saturday my husband and I decided to have lunch at Nem's. It looked so packed so I was worried we would have to wait a while but we were sat quickly. The hostess stood out to me so much because of her super chic outfit and her high energy vibe. I liked the place already, after ordering my $20 smoothie and salmon salad I loved this place. Everything I ordered was so good and my husband Wagyu Burger - best fcuking burger! Today took my in-laws to eat her and they loved everything! read more

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Let's start with the positive. Nem's decor is everything one would want. Very Japanese-y design. Juice bar and small eating area downstairs, trendy (almost hidden) bar upstairs. The staff was extremely nice (albeit slow service). Everything on their menu sounded fantastic. But unfortunately, that's it. We ordered the karaage (fried chicken), velvete omelete, and japandi eggs benedict. If we were to judge the food on presentation alone, it's a 10/10. If we were to judge on taste alone, it would be 2/10. The karaage didn't have enough batter. There was no crispiness and the chicken had a very strong (unpleasant) chicken flavor. The "omelete" wasn't even an omelette...it was more like scrambled eggs and it was very bland. And i've also never had a more bland eggs benedict...the gravlax under the eggs didn't taste like anything and it's supposed to have miso hollandaise and furikake seasoning. Tasted none of that. It was just extremely disappointing. The worse part is...I don't know if it's because of the egg price issue but they used very cheap eggs. Menu says "free range" eggs which could really mean anything but we know low quality eggs when we see it. Super bright neon yellow eggs are the cheap eggs, usually. I don't mind if prices are higher but I don't like paying premium price for bland/low quality ingredients. Come here for the drinks maybe and for the vibe...but their breakfast/brunch is a no go for me. read more

Holy cow. Best salad I've ever had. The Benedict was also amazing. Service was impeccable and the seating is so nice outside. Loved everything. I truly don't understand why this place only has 3.5 stars. It needs 5 stars!!! read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Adorable spot! It was my first time, came for brunch with a friend and we could've stayed for hours. We both got lattes and we split the miso butter scrambled eggs and the matcha cream mochi waffle. The food was so yummy, especially the waffle! The prices for the smoothies are a little high yes but they looked like huge smoothies meant to fill you up, like a meal, so... Genuinely don't understand the complaints about the service. I'm biased because I work in the food service industry, but the servers were sweet and we never felt ignored. I just wouldn't say this is a place to go (or any sit-down restaurant tbh lol) if you're in a rush. It's a really calm, relaxing place to grab a meal either alone or with a friend or a drink by yourself and sit at their little counter. Would absolutely go back! read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Miso Butter Scrambled Eggs - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We are back in Brooklyn and of course I have to visit Nems. It's a pity the owner is not here this morning but she has done a marvelous job with her menus. So many choices and we ordered chirashi bowl, Miso scrambled eggs and Gravlas and all delicious. I ordered my magic green and it was yummy. Will be back of course and hopefully will get to chat with the owner next time. Bravo to your server. We got to sit upstairs and nice music and cool environment. Love the decorations read more

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Fun fusion concept of two cuisines I would have never imagined being paired together. We stopped in for a table for 3 on a Saturday afternoon and were seated immediately. The tables outside are a great place to chat & people watch if it's not to hot. The servers were very patient with us as we ordered a couple of appetizers and drinks while waiting on our 3rd person. My friends and I like to eat family-style so we can sample a bit of everything, and the servers were very pleasant and kind in bringing us small plates for sharing. The nasu dengaku was nicely balanced in flavor- sweet, savory, with nutty & toasted elements. The Nordic potato salad was a fun play on Japanese potato salad utilizing fingerling potatoes! It was more acidic than most Japanese style potato salads but I quite enjoyed it, especially against the skins of the fingerling potatoes. The miso butter scrambled eggs were cooked just to my liking- not too firm and not too soft or runny but I wasn't getting much miso. The togarashi was a nice touch but overall this was a fairly plain egg dish. The miso mushroom & leek tartine was just OK. Very miso forward. Did not really taste any leek. Between the 3 of us, we did not finish this by the end of the meal as we found the miso mushroom a bit too salty and overpowering over all the other elements. Chicken katsu sando - the chicken katsu was very crispy! I'm a big fan of sourdough and katsu sandos, but I will say I prefer them separately. I found the combination of crust-on sourdough and katsu to be... a bit TOO crispy? Eating the crusts with the katsu was dry and had me missing the usual pillowy Japanese milk bread. Overall a very cute brunch spot to meet with friends and catch up during the warmer seasons. Great location, unique concept, fresh food and smoothies/juices. read more

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Cute Williamsburg cafe-like vibes. I don't like to eat sandwiches, and this is the rare occasion where I say I was obsessed with a sandwich. Their chicken sando sandwich was so good! The chicken was crunchy on the outside and soft and super juicy on the inside. All of the components paired with each other very well read more

Delicious brunch and atmosphere. Got eggs benedict and spinach omelet and mochi waffle. fast service and they let me charge my phone. great service and nice waiters. wish there were more more options. seems like everything is a variation of salmon gravlax with egg and toast. read more

Spectacular service they're always so kind and attentive, great ambiance, and amazing food. Obsessed with the wagyuu and the smoothies.

Super cute cafe/restaurant. Downstairs they have a walk in cafe you can grab and sit down or grab and go. Upstairs they have a sit down area for dine in. Their menu is huge and has Scandinavian/japanese/American breakfast options to choose from. Portions are a bit small for the price but the flavor is good. Coffee also turned out pretty well. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a great cafe easy to get in even on busy weekend afternoons. I don't love their sandos but their smoothies and cocktails are very good. I think the service is pretty slow but if you have time it's worth it read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Coconut daiquiri cocktail - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a beautiful new addition to Williamsburg. The menu is incredibly delicious and you can taste the quality of the ingredients. I have come here twice, once to try their immunity smoothie (absolutely delicious) and their two chirashi bowls. In terms of food, I would give Nems a solid 5/5 (very delicious, healthy and high quality). However, I had to dock them a star due to the poor service I experienced. It may be due to too much demand and not enough people on staff. I came on a weekday for lunch, and it took 20 minutes to even place my order and to get waters for the table. I 100% recommend this place for the food, but there are improvements needed for more seamless of a dining experience. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Chirashi Bowls - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love the food and variety of lunch and dinner menu. Cute little seats outside. Friendly staff

I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon looking for a hojicha latte. There was a wait at the window. I ordered an iced hojicha latte. i think is was over $8 and it was tiny. It tasted like mud. They just mixed hojicha powder with cold milk and it does not actually dissolve. It had a sandy feel in the mouth and the taste was very muddy and strong. Not worth the wait or the money. The prices are cuckoo-crazy and slow service. There are way better hojicha lattes out in the world. read more

Come here for early lunch with friends and we all enjoyed it very much. Wanna go back to try more food next time! The waiter is very nice and friendly too! read more

The cocktail I had was pretty good, but the menu didn't indicate it was frozen, which can make me sick. We were on a tight schedule, since my partner had to be at work. I ordered a basic sando. I watched my partner receive his food and beverage, consume his food and beverage, and finish his food and beverage. A server never appeared in that amount of time. I tried to alert someone passing that I'd never received my food, although how could they not know? I was told "they are working on it" (egg salad?) and that was it. More time passed. Maybe 30 mins. When I finally tracked someone else down (our original server had disappeared) and explained that I had never received my food, they just said, "yeah, we forgot." We had to leave at that point and I had to *quickly* find somewhere else to get food because it's a dangerous situation for me to have alcohol on an empty stomach. Ugh Nem's worked hard to try and make me sick and I resent it. I have to applaud firsts, and in two decades of eating out this was the very first time a restaurant told me they forgot to make my food. How do you fail at the only thing you're supposed to do? lol Instead of comping my drink (OR LITERALLY ANYTHING!?) they just shoved a screen at us set to a 25% tip. What an absolute joke. read more

I've lived in NY for almost 10 years now and, I'm telling you, this place is really special. I have a really high bar for food, because if I'm going to spend my hard-earned money on food I want something really good. And this place is really good. Honestly, the Katsu sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It was flavorful, the bread was toasted perfectly, it came with a nice little salad. It was great. I also got tea and I like that they gave you the little glass teapot. Not only was the food great, but the service was really good too. My server noticed that I needed more napkins and he brought me more napkins. I can't remember the last time a server was so attentive. I also like how they have a little breakfast bar inside so you can eat your lunch solo and look out the window and enjoy the view. Lastly, I took a look upstairs and there's this super cool bar with Sake, Japanese whiskey, and cocktails (it opens at 5 pm). This place is special. It's clear that they care about quality and they've put a lot of thought into everything from the food to the service to the decor. Definitely check it out and see for yourself. read more

Nem's Japandi Bistro - Bar upstairs with Sake, Japanese whiskey, and cocktails - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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