My family and I had the most amazing lunch here recently. We came on a weekday shortly after opening and were seated right away. My husband had the kaishin don, I had the Ozakaya donburi set and our girls shared the shoyu tonkatsu ramen. The fish was so incredibly fresh here and the rice was seasoned perfectly. My donburi set also came with dashi broth that the waitress later brought over to pour on top of the leftover rice in my bowl to be enjoyed at the end of the meal. The broth and rice combination was really comforting and satisfying. This dish was something I wanted to try in Japan but did not get a chance to experience when there, so I was excited to try it at Ozakaya. I was really pleasantly surprised by the ramen here as well. Although the pork could have been better/more tender, the broth was rich and seasoned so well and not too salty like other places. Last but not least, the service here was excellent and efficient. I would definitely come back here the next time I visit Brooklyn as there were many dishes on the menu I wanted to try! read more

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The sun was out, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, so we stopped by here after walking around the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, honestly perfect timing and vibes. This place is super popular and I get why. It was packed but the service was insanely quick and efficient, which I appreciated. We shared the chirashi (9/10) and a spicy tuna roll (7/10) and it was honestly more than enough food for both of us. The sashimi is chef's choice so you're getting whatever's freshest that day. Overall, the quality was excellent. A couple of pieces were a little on the flavorless side, but nothing that ruined the experience. I'd still give it a solid 9/10 and would definitely come back if I'm in the area again. read more

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First I downgraded to three stars because they just don't manage to sit you within even fifteen minutes of a reservation. Can't say I have seen another restaurant that's this bad at handling their traffic flow. Hanging out in their vestibule for 20-30 minutes before sitting really puts a damper on the whole situation. Then, I downgraded to two stars after our meals didn't settle with me and one other member of the group who ate there last night. The prices are also just a bit outrageous. Everything from single rolls to bowls is like $10 more than it should be. Chirashi and rice bowls are one of my favorite meal items. This place specializes in them. But that was my last trip to Ozakaya. read more

ordered for pickup and they were super busy so it took quite a while, but the lady up front was nice and patient. I got the kaishin don ($45.99 before tax) which is pretty pricey but they gave quite a lot of minced bluefin tuna and ikura. the uni was little but really fresh! the tuna tasted a bit bland. the sushi rice was well seasoned. the bowl was just enough for 1 read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Everything from the uni ikura don and ozakaya donburi set was super fresh- the uni was very sweet. The servers were also super fast with ordering and the food came fairly quickly. It gets very busy at night, but if you make a reservation it's fine. It does get a little crowded and lively. read more

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Wow, loved this restaurant! Been wanting to try the donburi bowls for a while since they went viral in Japan but ozakaya offered a very decent alternative in Brooklyn! The donburi set was incredible, as well as the mini omakase. We also got the hamachi collar and it was also extremely flavorful and worth an order. Definitely has become a popular spot and I'm sure they will become more so, so I'd definitely recommend a reservation. The space is smaller but fits well with the restaurant theme. Service was quick and helpful! read more

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My second time at Ozakaya! This place never disappoints. The food is amazing. 10/10 Donburi set with the added uni and crab, mentaiko pasta, geso karaage. Everything is so so delicious, no complaints at all. Staff is attentive and friendly despite it being busy right at open. Ambiance is a modern, clean dinner setting. A bit crowded at times. The back shed area offers bright natural light and I very much prefer that over the darker inside seating. I'll always come back. This place is perfect for a special occasion. read more

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Been meaning to come here for months and finally had a chance last weekend, and it did not disappoint! Definitely quite pricy, but the fish is very fresh. We ordered: - Kaishin don ($42) - Ozakaya donburi set ($49) - Mentaiko korokke ($14) - 2x Yuzu highball ($14/ea) I feel like the kaishin don serving size was not filling enough for the price, but the ozakaya donburi definitely was for $7 more. The yuzu highball also tasted like a regular whiskey highball with no yuzu flavor, kinda disappointing. Everything else was fantastic though, the croquette was really good too. read more

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Came back today for a friends birthday and the food is just as good as I remember. I decided to be adventurous and try something I haven't tried so I got the Kaisen don and the chirashi set. I liked the one with the uni and toro over rice. The portion was perfect for me and they give you daishi broth after to finish the rice with. Overall service was good, cocktails were pricey $19 each and had a large amount of ice but it was delicious read more

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Loved everything about this place! Made a reservation for Saturday afternoon (highly recommended!) and was seated immediately in the back of the restaurant with the natural lighting. Service was top notch, with the waitress checking in often. All the food we had was phenomenal, highly recommended. Fried squid 5/5 - portions were small but it was delicious Chirashi 5/5 Ozakaya Donburi 5/5 - everything was delicious, portions were good. broth at the end was yum too Oden 5/5 - loved the broth, all the pieces especially the fishcake was delicious. wish there were 2 of everything Matcha ice cream 4/5 - nice to have a dessert, red bean and matcha always go well together. came with a fried mochi which was ok read more

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I reserved for a party of 5 for Saturday lunch, and they seated us in the back room (they had just turned on the heat when we arrived so our hands/feet were a bit cold.) The menu here is so extensive! I have been here three times now and I feel like there's always something different I could get here. Everything I have tried is very solid and has yet to disappoint! I recommend getting a few signature rolls to share. We ordered the Ocean's Lover and Vanderbilt Roll - 5/5, both were super flavorful Shoyu tonkotsu ramen - 4/5 bit on the salty side, however much needed on a cold winter day Sashimi Donburi - we ordered a Toro Don which came with uni and ikura and seaweed wraps. 5/5 stunning presentation, it was so fresh and shareable for the table. Would definitely come back again and try another donburi set! read more

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I made reservations at Ozakaya for V day and it was a very cute date. Ozakaya has a rotating seasonal menu, and V Day had its own special menu. We had the temaki set ($88), butter scallops ($18), and duck soba ($28). The temaki sushi was a fun experience but was only worth the price for special occasions. Everything was fresh and delicious. Only complaint was that the staff really rushed us out, even though we seemingly had the table for 2 hours. read more

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This cute Japanese restaurant was very accommodating to dietary restrictions. It has a good amount of seating but it is a touch tight the tables so just be mindful of your space. As for the service, the staff are all very knowledgeable and were very attentive whenever more drinks were needed. The only reason that it's a four star for me is that the food is a bit unremarkable. Yes, it is all very tasty and portions are quite large. However, you end up forgetting about it not long after. I would recommend you go if you are in the area! read more

Our go to sushi spot! The food is always phenomenal. Theres a cute little back space that is nice to sit at during a nice day. And service is prompt. read more

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Came here for dinner, loved the ambiance and the crowd. The food was amazing, tasty, and delicious. Will definitely come back again in the future : ) read more

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This was a pretty decent oyakodon bowl. The portion sizes were pretty big and the sides (salad/miso soup) were excellent. The main thing that bothered me a bit was the rice, it was a bit too hard for my liking. The interior is cozy and it was cool to watch all the sushi chefs work their magic. read more

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A very cute Japanese place a few blocks north of Prospect Park that has a very neat interior design making you feel like you're dining in an upscale cabin as the walls are made of light wood. The food menu is extensive with donburi to sushi to ramen to curry. There was enough variety for the six of us. Per usual, we over ordered. The apps all came out scorching hot and fresh. We had the fried chicken, fried tofu in a sweet broth, takoyaki and shishito peppers. We shared two sushi rolls. Each of us then got our own entree. My husband's ramen was top notch and my ozakaya donburi set with uni was very fresh. It was my sister's second time and insisted that we each got our own. In retrospect I would've wanted to share it as it was too much for me. The service was fast and I appreciated that the server let us know that our bill already included 20 percent tip for a large party. read more

I tried the Kaishin Don and the 10-piece sushi set at Ozakaya Sushi in Prospect Heights, and honestly what stood out the most was the freshness. Everything was handled with a minimalist approach: no heavy sauces, no distractions, just clean flavors that let each piece shine. The Sushi (10-Piece Set) was the main highlight of the night as Every cut tasted like it was just prepped minutes ago. The fish had a natural sweetness, and the texture had that perfect balance between firmness and melt-in-your-mouth. The uni was a standout as it creamy, briny, and ocean-sweet without any bitterness. The ikura had that satisfying pop, full of bright, salty-sweet juice. The Kaishin Don was Rich, silky, and generous. The mix of fatty tuna, uni, and ikura felt luxurious without being overwhelming. Each bite had a different texture and profile, but it all came together perfectly. Definitely a bowl I'd come back for. the Green Tea light, clean, and refreshing. The perfect palate cleanser between pieces. The space runs a little dark, but in a good way as the warm lighting, intimate atmosphere, and a romantic feel. It's the kind of spot that works for a date night or a quiet dinner where you want to actually taste your food, not drown it out with noise. Overall: 10/10 Fresh fish, careful preparation, minimal sauce, and quality ingredients. If you're in Prospect Heights at Brooklyn and enjoy sushi that highlights the fish rather than the toppings, this place is worth a stop. read more

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The portion sizes definitely look bigger in photos. For the price, I expected a little more food. The mentai pasta used spaghetti noodles as opposed to udon, which was unexpected and not my favorite. The kaishin don was fine, uni was creamy and toro was fresh, but such a tiny portion. The karaage was so juicy and tender, definitely order this. Service on a Sunday evening was speedy and the tables are pretty packed together, very loud inside and definitely recommend making a reservation. I would say that this place is worth trying but not more than once. read more

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The food here is so good. The dishes were beautiful and of course, delicious and fresh. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night with below freezing temperatures outside. The menu is extensive with a separate specials/combo menu so it can fit everyone's taste. No complaints as everything was very tasty. Highly recommend. read more

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Managed to get a last minute lunch reservation on a Saturday afternoon. Nice ambience but I did feel like the tables were a bit close together - they're really popular right now. We got some sushi rolls and the wagyu rice bowl fall special. Sushi was solid, but the wagyu bowl was what was memorable for me. I would come back for it! read more

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This place is definitely worth the hype! the food was super fresh and they did not cheap out on the ingredients. The wagyu was so flavorful and they have a broth to eat the left over rice with! the kaishin don was out of this world and it was well worth the price for the amount of fish, roe & uni. we loved making our little hand rolls with it! The other set (forgot the name :( oops) was so good as well, we opted for adding king crab (+$15) but it was very worth it! this one was honestly the most refreshing and also came with a broth at the end for the rice. There were also pieces of fish as a lil "appetizer" and some palate cleansers which is a nice touch as well. this dish also let us make hand rolls with the fish, rice & nori. the service was also super fast but we didn't feel rushed (there's a 90 minute limit for tables) for the price we found it to be well worth the visit! read more

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Tiny cozy restaurant in the midst of a bustling street. Close to some of the best desserts. Went on valentines and the food was alright. Definitely a hefty portion of rice for tbe set meals. The rolls and scallops were definitely the star. Again very generous with the portion. Something I noticed was that the majority of the staff is Thai! read more

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first time treating myself out to a fancy, girl dinner The different fish over the rice was sooo yummy, really fresh, and well seasoned. I didn't want the bites to end The ikura wasn't too salty and the rice wasn't sticky or too vinegary-- just right. Nori was crispyy. I love the assortment of pickles and the raw yolk in soy sauce just ties everything together. The extra uni wasn't much, but I didn't feel like I paid too much for it anyway-- but don't think it would be needed next time. To close, they ask you to leave some rice leftover so they can pour a dashi broth to ochazuke your rice; the soup tastes like miso soup and I added the wakame seaweed that was hidden behind my shiso leaf its a really soothing way to end the meal overall. lowk.. towards the end idk if I really liked putting soup over sushi rice with bits of my leftover cucumber and ikura in it... but NO BAD VIBES ALLOWED!! ‍ read more

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Ozakaya, my top favorite Japanese spot near Prospect Park, brings Tokyo's Tsujihan style famous luxury seafood bowl to NYC. It was a showstopping moment when they brought it to our table-so gorgeous! I can confidently say, no matter what you choose off the menu, it's going to be incredible every single time. My personal favorites are Ozakaya Donburi Set, Kaishin Don, A5 Wagyu Shabu Shabu, and Yakiniku Don. ＊Ozakaya Donburi Set $39 It was built like a jewel box stacked with fresh cuts of tuna, ikura, salmon, uni (if you add a few dollars more), and raw egg. Remember to ask for a pour-over broth at the end to transform the last few bites into an ochazuke. The broth actually tasted so flavorful that I couldn't stop eating even though I was very full! ＊Yakiniku Don $25 SO DELICIOUS. They elevated the simplest gyudon to a whole new level. It was topped with a generous amount of sliced ribeye over rice with japanese BBQ sauce. ＊Mentaiko Croquettes $12 A must get for mentaiko lovers. They plopped a generous amount of mentaiko mayo, and the rich scallop cream literally oozed out when I had a bite! ＊Ocean's Lover Roll $21 ＊Miyazaki Wagyu Roll $39 ＊Salmon Ceviche $22 We also shared sushi rolls and an appetizer. The fresh sashimi truly stood out. My bf particularly enjoyed the wagyu roll, which was rich with truffle and mushroom flavors. However, I found it a bit pricey for what it was. ＊Peach Sparkling $18 Tasty but too overpriced for a non-alcoholic drink. read more

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Delivery Order: The Ozakaya Roll and Miso Black Cod are delicious!!! I've ordered twice. For the price of the Black Cod, rice should be included. Otherwise no complaints. 10/10 on these orders. read more

I had bookmarked this place and I'm so glad we came. It's a super cute Japanese-style restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience. Their interior exudes a calm and refined atmosphere with minimalist décor and warm lighting creating a relaxing ambience. The food was truly exceptional and fresh. The staff was attentive, refilling our cups and clearing dishes promptly. Recommended dishes: Kaishin Don: 10/10 Miyazaki Wagyu Roll: 10/10 Wagyu hot stone: 15/10 the meat was tasty but the rice was outstanding! Uni and scallop ceviche: 8/10 read more

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We came on a friday around 5:30pm without reservations and were seated immediately. There were a handful of empty tables but the place filled up by the time we were done (6:40pm). We were also allotted 90 mins to dine which wasn't an issue at all. Overall the food was pretty good although we thought some of the items were quite salty. The mentaiko korokke was super crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The karaage chicken pieces were pretty big but otherwise not spectacular. The mentai pasta was pretty good, i liked that the noodles themseleves were thin so the sauce to noodle ratio was perfect. The bacon however was super salty and honestly the dish could've done without it. The donburi set had a lot going on and once you mixed everything it was hard to pick out the fish, crab and uni. When you're about halfway through the bowl, they offer to bring out dashi. The dashi completely changes the flavor profile of the dish and was surprisingly good. However, the dashi was super salty so we had to pace ourselves by alternating bites. The servers were super attentive. The tables for two were pretty small so they had to figure out when to bring the next dish out so as not to over crowd the table. Even then, food came out in a timely manner so we didn't feel rushed during our 90 mins read more

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Love the menu here, it's super extensive and everything looks great. I tried the Kaishin Don, which was beautifully presented and a good portion size for one. Cocktails are fantastic here, def recommend. Tried the yuzu cheesecake for dessert, which was decent but didn't particularly stand out. read more

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The menu has many options and they have many special dinner set. Food and service is good and I like the fish decor in ceiling. read more

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Wowow some of the freshest fish I had in NY! Everything melted in my mouth and I can tell the ingredients are sourced well. They have so much to choose from on the menu it made my decision hard so will definitely be coming back to try more on the menu If you want a good bang for your buck, definitely get a rice bowl. Plenty of fish thatll fill you up read more

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Excellent fresh fish selections but on the pricier side - ordered 3 dishes and the total came out to $200 so it's definitely a treat yourself type of place but will be coming back. read more

This place has been all over my Tiktok and I never wanted to schlep over here but since my friend and I were in the neighborhood to get our nails done we decided to stop by. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance because they do get kind of busy. The place itself isn't huge so it definitely can feel a little cramped at times. The staff was very friendly and nice even though we were a bit late to our reservation. The menu was fairly large and they do have seasonal special items which comes in a whole separate menu. I will say their cocktails are on the stronger side so keep that in mind when you do order them. We decided to share everything: -Ozakaya Donburi Set: This portion was much large than we expected since the bowl was super deep and it came with a lot of fish on top and we did not even add on the Uni or King Crab. They teach you how to eat it and you can make your own handrolls and when you are down to the last 1/3 they come and add soup into the dish. It tasted pretty similar to the one that I had in Japan - I highly recommend ordering this if you come here. -Waygu Hitsumabushi: This was just alright - the wagyu was very tender but it did not taste super special. There is three different ways to eat this dish which they do explain, the first is just with the added egg, then with egg and added seasonings and last with all the above and soup. -Mentai Paste: This portion size was not huge but it was very yummy, nice and creamy and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Honestly a solid Tiktok recommended spot - would recommend checking out if you are in the area! read more

Honestly, pretty pricey for the small portion that you are getting, but the flavors and quality of the food are great. I especially loved how creamy the uni was. We also shared a 300ml of sake which was only $30 and perfect for two people. It's super crowded and a little bit loud unfortunately. They also served the food so quickly so we were in and out in 30 minutes; even though we took our time with the food and drinks. read more

Ozakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here with my SO on a Monday night at around 7:20-7:30pm. We did not have a reservation but they were able to sit us right away- inside, outside or at the sushi bar. We chose to sit inside (the AC is still on pretty high, fyi) We got the uni ikura don and the kaishin don. It does look deceivingly big in the pictures, they are about the size of a small bowl. (Next time I will try the Ozakaya Donburi set, they come in a bigger bowl, stacked higher and definitely appear to be a bigger portions. Especially if you are hungry) Regardless, the fish was fresh and the uni was incredibly creamy. You can't beat quality. They give you a generous amount of seaweed to make your own hand rolls, if you want read more

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I came here on a Sunday evening for dinner for two. Would recommend making a reservation here as it does get crowded during peak hours. Ambience was great! Service was attentive. The food quality was good! We went for the mentaiko korokke, kaishin don, sashimi plate, and the otoro rolls. My favorite was the kaishin don! Very flavorful. The fish quality was good! I'd come back again to try the other stuff. read more

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Cute spot where they had a small "outdoor" area in the back. I got the chirashi bowl and my friend for the kaishin don. We also shared a hamachi Kama appetizer. Fish was fresh and the presentation was very nice! Hamachi Kama was good and lots of fish meat actually! The kaishin don was really pretty and so good! Def will come back to try other stuff on the menu. They also have drinks and other larger items but portion size was filling for a person! read more

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Great spot in Brooklyn, was easy to travel to from the city. The menu has so many options to choose from definitely will be back to try other items. read more

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Absolutely the freshest sashimi I've had in NYC!! Everything was delicious. I loved the chirashi bowl - the salmon was my favorite, it was fatty and just melted in your mouth. The chawanmushi was a great appetizer, with hot steamed egg and a savory broth. The mentai pasta was so creamy, and the bacon paired well with it. I even liked their green salad! The vegetables were so fresh, and I loved the yuzu wasabi dressing that came with it. Overall I must recommend this restaurant if you're looking to splurge a bit on high-quality Japanese food. Their service was amazing, the staff were so attentive and kept checking in on us. There is intimate indoor seating, as well as an outdoor area. I'd love to come back to try more of their menu. read more

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I came here with my family for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We made reservations, so we had no problems getting a table. We shared a few different things, including the sashimi plate, the chicken karaage, the vegetable fried rice, and the chicken teriyaki (not pictured). Everything was delicious. While it was on the pricier side, the quality of the fish was very good. I thought it was worth it for a nice meal. The service was good and the inside of the restaurant was nice. read more

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