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I came here with my friend for dinner and this is such a cute japanese restaurant! I love that their menu has a huge variety so whether you're craving ramen, katsu curry, sushi or other japanese items- there is something for everyone! I highly recommend their sushi-dons, the fish is so fresh and the portions are very generous. But avoid the mentai pasta at all costs, it was unfortunately soooo nasty. It just tasted like noodles drenched in mayo. My friend and I couldn't even finish nor wanted to take it home. We also complained to the waitress because I know how annoying it is as a restaurant owner to see reviews like this and be like well why didn'y you tell us? So yes, we did mention this. That was honestly one of the worst dishes I ate in awhile, nothing could save that dish, it didn't taste like mentai at all and at least use udon noodles. So so so nasty. Which is such a shame because everything else was delish, if it wasn't for the pasta, I would've given 5 stars
Wow, this place is amazing! We had a table reservation for six people outdoors, which was perfect for a Saturday lunch. We saw the amazing varieties of dons, rolls, hamachis, and sake so had to get a little bit to share for the entire table. Each dish was presented beautifully, and the quality of the fish, roe, and rice is top tier.
Ozakaya has been high on my list since I heard about it a few months ago, so my friend and I went for dinner this past Friday. Reservations become available 14 days in advance on Resy, so I'd highly recommend booking early to secure a table during normal eating hours. Sadly, since it was just the two of us, we couldn't sample as much of the menu as we wanted. Our server recommended a hot appetizer and a fancier option from their Summer Special menu: KARAAGE - 14 Each order came with five thick pieces of chicken karaage. The chicken arrived hot and juicy, seasoned well enough to be enjoyed on its own or dipped in the side of shichimi mayo. This was a great appetizer to share, and I'd recommend it if you're looking for a reliable classic. TEMAKI SET - 95 Served in roughly an 8"x8" wooden box, this set was lavishly topped toro, Hokkaido uni, ikura, and possibly Iberian ham, with crispt nori sheets on the side to make DIY handrolls. After scooping a bit of everything into a little wrap, I was greeted with the most intense, fresh sea flavors. The toro and Iberian ham were fatty and buttery, blending seamlessly with the velvety smooth uni and the fresh, bursting pops of ikura. I had to pause after every bite just to deeply savor it, and I lost count of how many times I said, "Wow, this is so good." Since I don't live in NYC, I generally avoid repeating restaurants even if I enjoyed them. However, Ozakaya is an exception to this rule -- it's easily one of the best meals I've eaten during all my recent visits. I don't know where they source their seafood, but it's incredibly fresh and packed with umami. Even days after, I'm still thinking about the velvety sweetness of that uni, and I can't wait for my next visit.
Very busy Japanese restaurant and highly recommend making reservations way in advance. Fish here is served very fresh. My friends and I ordered the ozakaya donburi set, chicken karaage curry, kaki fried and a5 fried rice. The fish was buttery delicious. Loved how they serve a hot broth at the very end of your donburi set. Save some rice at the end for a nice experience to end your meal. The a5 was fatty and the karaage was fried perfectly. The restaurant was very busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon. The back dining area was crowded and very full. Our food came out quickly and i will definitely be back try some of their uni dishes. Highly recommend their donburi sets.
The ozakaya donburi set for $49 was amazing! It's a great meal to share between 2 and I really enjoyed the broth they pour into our leftover rice at the end. Mentaiko pasta was good and the crispy bacon pieces were pleasant. Will definitely come back, make sure you set a reservation even if it's a weekday.
We came here as a big group during lunch time and I have to say, while we were a big group ourselves and the dining area was full inside and back, the service felt sufficient and great. Most of the group ordered the Ozakaya Donburi bowl which was a bowl of rice with a very filling amount of raw fish and toppings. I cant relate as I dont eat raw but everyone raved about this. I ordered the unagi bowl, which is safe, delicious and super filling. All the appetizers were super delicious and everything honestly felt like came out in a reasonable amount of time. Will be back for more!
Kaishin don is amazing. If there's one thing to get, get that dish. So flavorful. The fatty tuna, ikura, and uni all together is chef's kiss! Salmon collar was cooked perfectly. So buttery and flaky and moist. Mentai pasta had good flavor but a bit too creamy for my taste. I'm just not a huge fan of super creamy pasta. I can only eat a little portion of it. Ozakaya roll was my least favorite. Before ordering, I knew there was a lot of ingredients in the roll so I kinda knew it was gonna be a mishmash of flavors, but I still ordered anyways. I really wanted something with eel. The only thing I didn't like about the roll was I think they put too much eel sauce on top of the spicy mayo sauce.
Originally made a reservation, however, something came up and I had to cancel. Then I went in person and put my party into waitlist and we got a table outside. We didn't have to wait for a long maybe like about 20 minutes. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. My friends and I came here for the set!! Ordered the Yuzu lemonade, mentai pasta, plum wine and Osaka donburi set. There are iffy about eating a raw egg, but I had no stomach issues after eating, which is good. Because I have stomach issues eating the raw egg in another country . The food is fresh. After you're halfway eating the rice from the set, they pour you the miso broth for you to eat the remaining rice. The miso broth is warm and cooked raw fish. There is outdoor seating, which is by the curb and inside seating.
Went to Ozakaya for lunch on a busy Sunday afternoon and had a wonderful experience. We started with a House Green Salad, a Vanderbilt Roll and a A5 Wagyu Nigiri - all solid. What stood out the most were our entrees, Ozakaya Donburi Set and Kaishin Don, both excellent. Overall, terrific creative dishes and friendly service!
I've been wanting to try this place for so long and was able to snatch a reservation at 4 pm on a Saturday on the day of. We tried a variety of dishes but we wish we could try even more. The fish tasted fresh and the staff was super attentive. Would love to come back to try more.
We were really excited to try Ozakaya after hearing so many good things, but unfortunately left a little disappointed. We ordered the chirashi bowl and kaishin don, and the fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was also super quick, and our food came out almost immediately. That said, the portions felt quite small for the price, which was a bit of a letdown. Great quality fish, but the value wasn't quite there for us.
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.
The food was amazing, and the service was okay. It was quite crowded when we were there, so I'd suggest making a reservation.
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
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
solid japanese spot in prospect heights if you're lucky enough to get in. was able to finally grab a table after trying multiple times bc I went on a sunday at around 3pm. it was still pretty crowded then. fish quality was good and portions were decently large. read more
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
8 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
8 months ago
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
Loved this place!!! Service is INSANELY fast - food and drinks come out nearly instantly. Fish is really fresh, and the portion sizes are solid. Decent amount of seating inside and outside. Recommend coming here! FOOD: Chutori Tataki (6/10): Didn't really like the charred edges here, but the fish is really fresh. Would skip this one next time. Salmon Ceviche (9/10): Amazing!! The ikura is super good, and the sauce pairs perfectly with the fatty salmon. Must try! Kaishin Don (8/10): All delicious, just wish that the portion for this was slightly bigger. Would recommend trying. Ocean's Lover roll (7/10): Solid and big portions! Nothing standout, but a solid bite! 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
9 months ago
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
11 months ago
Walked in with my partner on a weekday night and waited about 30 min. The chirashi and kaishin don are gorgeously presented, fresh, and delicious. We also got the mentai pasta and the creaminess was definitely filling. I thought that the bacon tasted like it was cooked a while ago but I liked the creamy sauce and al dente noodles. read more
Honestly all the food here tasted very fresh, but my partner and I had a stomachache for the rest of the day so not sure if some of the fish was a bit fishy... our gut is that it was from the chirashi bowl. Regardless, will give my first impressions while I was at the restaurant. First and foremost, it's super easy to get a table here - there were reservations day of but the restaurant itself is also really big! The service is also extremely fast - we were in and out in under an hour! - Kaishin don (5/5): my favorite by far! The uni and toro were so fresh and it was super fun to make nori wraps. love love love! - Chirashi (3/5): I think this made our stomach upset? The fish did not taste SUPER fresh although it was really yummg when we ate it - Negitoro roll (5/5): love the classic rolls. melted in our mouth! - Hanabi roll (3/5): probably wouldn't get this again. The yellowtail also tasted a bit seared? And it just felt a bit heavy I would come back but just be careful with some of the fish! read more
10 months ago
This place was SO GOOD. I am a sushi fanatic and everything was so fresh. We did the lunch special and got a roll & 2 rice dishes. That was a LOT of food for three people, and going back we should've just done 1 rice dish & roll. We came forty minutes to close and they accommodated us so quickly! Will 110% be back if I'm in the area. One of the best sushi places I've been to in a while! read more
Ozakaya is a must-try for quality Japanese food, ranging from sushi and karage to hamachi collar and their fall special menu! We finally got lucky with a short wait time and ate here a couple weeks ago and fell in love with the chirashi bowl, which they also offered with a soup after you finish about 2/3 of the fish in the bowl. The restaurant is very dimly lit, creating the perfect atmosphere for a cute date night or a nice place to take friends or family. The fall menu offers a few amazing tastes, which vary from the standard menu, including the Wagyu and the nabe with seafood. Overall great experience, would recommend stopping in and trying. read more
2 years ago
Though they serve a menu of classic Japanese staples (donburi, karaage, sushi, etc), what made me sense this restaurant was a step above other Japanese restaurants was the presentation of their dishes and the vibe inside. It's a little bit nicer than a takeaway Japanese spot. The space feels polished and I wouldn't think twice about ordering uni here, which is kind of my litmus test for a Japanese restaurant's quality. The Negichutoro Don I ordered was really amazing. It was a perfectly composed rice bowl topped with toro so fresh and buttery. The takoyaki and tuna tataki also hit. I liked how the natural flavors of each ingredient could shine without relying on heavy seasoning or sauce to carry the dish. The decor and attentive service also matched the food quality. I'm ready to plan my return to get through more of their menu. read more
9 months ago
I was first introduced to Ozakaya at Plate by Plate, a tasting benefit, where I tried their Donburi with Hokkaido Uni and I was instantly blown away . The seafood was unbelievably fresh, and the uni was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Two months later, I finally visited the restaurant and it exceeded every expectation I ordered the Donburi Set with Hokkaido Uni and King Crab Uni (something I've been dreaming about, ask my friends, I would not stop talking about it ). We also tried the Wagyu Hitsumabushi Set and Miyazaki Wagyu Roll, and wow . The Wagyu Hitsumabushi came with seared A5 Wagyu, egg yolk, scallions, rice crackers, wasabi, and a light bonito broth. Pim recommended enjoying it multiple ways, but my favorite was with the broth--it added such a refreshing umami depth. I even poured in the rest and drank it like soup LOL. For drinks, we had the Yuzu Drop and Natsu Hanna . The Yuzu Drop was bright and tangy, while the Natsu Hanna was light and refreshing with a subtle strawberry sweetness, and the flower on top made it so beautiful. We ended with the Oshiruko dessert (toasted mochi with red bean sauce and matcha ice cream) . The matcha was bold but not too sweet, the red bean paired perfectly, and the warm crispy mochi tied it all together. Huge shoutout to Pim and Jom for making this feel like a true experience not just a meal. I'll definitely be back, already thinking about my next visit read more
5 months ago
It was a very busy place at 6pm on a Saturday. The service was fine and the food presentation was fine. The sushi quality was made with a higher quality than other places. My only issue is the price charged with what I was getting. I dish was the chicken over rice a lot of rice. The material component just did t justify the the $22. The preparation quite was good. It we put th I s in a different setting like a Chinese restaurant the cost would be in thr terms. read more
11 months ago
Came here with my godsister for a little girls night out and this place is a gem! The staff were all mainly Thai and super nice. The sushi was super fresh and were plated so pretty! Drinks were delicious and can't wait to go back and try more items on their menu. read more
I kept seeing Ozakaya all over TikTok as a viral Japanese spot, so I finally went to check it out. The food was good, but honestly nothing to rave about. Felt that the items I tried lacked the depth or excitement I was expecting from all the hype. It could've just been the dishes I ordered, but overall the experience felt a little lackluster. Not a bad meal by any means, but not the standout I was hoping for. I also wasn't a fan of the artificial pickled veg, which turned me off a bit, but that may just be a me thing. read more
Sat outside as a walk in. Wait was around 20 min on a Friday night. Super glad we got to try this. Waitress was super nice and honest with recommendations, since we told her it was our first time. Tried some of the summer specials. Would love to come back and try other things on the menu read more
We had such an incredible time here! The place was packed but they didn't make us feel rushed and the waiters we had were lovely. Even though it was hectic it came off more as a well loved place by the customers. We ordered a bunch of different stuff, highlights were the yellowtail carpaccio, the fried squid and the takoyaki. Also really enjoyed the yakinuku don bowl. A couple of very nice cocktails sealed the meal as a massive success and eager to try again! read more
Came here on a Saturday night. Didn't have reservations but was lucky to score a table outdoors. They are pretty strict about no outside food/drinks and asked me to put away my Starbucks drink. Had nowhere to put it so I just end up leaving it on the floor next to our chair. I understand that's a common policy with restaurants but it still left a damper to the experience. Also, service is subpar -- our waitress legit wore sunglasses the whole time serving us. We were outside but it wasn't even that sunny -- it was 7pm. It only bothered me slightly because it seemed so impersonal. Menu is pretty extensive and everything sounded delicious. Ordered the salmon ceviche, A5 wagyu nabe, and Kaishin don. The food was indeed mouth watering good, fresh, and good quality. However, portions aren't big so after 3 dishes, $140 poorer, we left still hungry and on the hunt for another meal. However, the food was delicious and would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. Disappointed we didn't get to dine inside -- the interior, especially the patio looks beautiful. However, the food and its quality definitely outweighs the subpar service. read more
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635 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
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