A neighborhood spot with great quality Japanese food. We tried the katsudon and the mazemen (from the summer menu). Katsudon was comforting and felt like a home cooked meal, and the cutlet was not dry. Mazemen noodles were a good chewy texture and very flavorful once mixed together. Service was friendly and relatively quick for a sit down. Will definitely be back to try other dishes here! read more

SOBOKU - Katsudon - Pork - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for dinner yesterday and I am happy to say I am a fan. Service was fast and efficient the menu was cute and the food was delicious. I wanted the mentai pasta and my friend wanted the omuri rice curry but sadly both of these items are weekend menu items only. So keep that in mind if you were like us and had wanted to try those items. We got salmon carpaccio for appetizer and it was really yummy. Citrusy sauce that was not too over powering. Hamburg curry rice. The curry was delicious the Hamburg was as expected. I would try sth else next time but it was still good. Hamachi rice, two generous sized portions served with soup salad and rice. My friend liked it. read more

SOBOKU - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Super cute Japanese spot. We sat in the window booth, which was very cute. Ordered the gyudon, sweet potato fries, and I can't remember the last dish but it was basically like meatballs. Sweet potato fries were good and came with a yuzu salt. Meatballs were ok, sort of boring and would pass in future. Gyudon was yummy. Would consider returning. read more

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Yummy but not mindblowing. Good service and attentive workers! The decor was nice and not too loud. read more

SOBOKU - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food wasn't bad but I think I need to come back and try something else. Tacos were really good tho read more

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I loooooove Japanese curry and the curry omurice definitely hit the spot. The pieces of fried chicken were super juicy and crispy and the rice was not soggy The curry ramen, was too heavy for me. The flavor was good but wouldn't recommend it as your first meal of the day read more

SOBOKU - Curry Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A surprising find on Smith St. I walked in during brunch hours without a reservation for a table for 2 and was seated right away. We got the mentaiko udon and the karaage curry omurice. Both were tasty and large portions. read more

Oh yea! If you are looking for a home cooked meal away from home... this is it. This gives you the home soul food vibe. It's light healthy and nourishing And the service is quick and easy. I'm on a buisness trip so this made me feel right at home during the holiday travel. I ordered the salaried saba, drinks and the salmon carpaccio for an appetizer! read more

SOBOKU - Order counter - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute cafe vibes. Friendly service. Surprisingly good food. Ordered an iced matcha latte unsweetened, which I'm usually picky about, but it has a good flavor and no bad after taste. Then got the tsukune don, which had a good amount of takoyaki sauce to give it umami, but not too salty. Would love to come back to try the udon next time, which I think it's better known for. read more

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This cozy Japanese restaurant is very laid back and great place to grab Japanese home cooking. They serve delicious meals promptly fast but last time I was slightly disappointed because I ordered "Hamachi Kama" and it came deep fried. Majority of times Kama is grilled, not deep fried. My favorite dish here is definitely shrimp burger(Ebi katsu)! read more

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3.5 stars. Soboku is a cozy spot in park slope. There's cute booths to sit by the windows. Our waitress came to take our order not too long. The restaurant is small and I think there is limited staff members so bare with them. We came for brunch and order a few items to try. We ordered truffle tots, sesame cucumbers, mentaiko udon, toryufu creamy udon, and a toryofu mazemen (on their summer special menu). The portion of cucumbers were very small, I felt Like they could've added a bit more cucumber. The truffle tots were great - you can't mess this up. The mentaiko udon was creamy and delicious. The toryufu had a creamy mushroom sauce but this was lacking flavor. We threw this into the leftover mentaiko udon sauce to give it more flavor. The toryofu mazemen was throwing me off the whole time. The sauce was really really sweet and there was a lot of liquid in my bowl- I'm taking about half the bowl had sauce / liquid. Mazemen is suppose to be dry and it said it on their menu as well. I couldn't eat it because it was just way too sweet. Overall I had this place bookmarked for a while. Maybe I should give it another chance during dinner service. read more

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If your love pork cutlets or chicken cutlets this is the place for you. We also got one with the delicious Japanese curry. Wow! But the miso soup was flavorless and disappointing. This seems very authentic. We have been to Japan. They need to add homemade gyoza to round out their menu. Service is not super quick as food is made to order. The place is casual. read more

Came here on Saturday for brunch and the restaurant was pretty quiet! But the food was amazing! I enjoyed the omurice with the fried chicken. It was flavorful and paired so well together! The cream pasta was also a nice addition to the meal to give different textures and flavors! The staff was super sweet and tentative and the food was made to order! The decor was also really cute inside with rustic vibes and they had these window seat nooks that were perfect for an intimate date! read more

SOBOKU - Cream pasta and omurice with fried chicken - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was alright, seated right away and had no issues with service. I'm not sure if I would come back, but the vibe of the restaurant is cute and cozy. read more

Ordered kaarage, takoyaki, curry katsu, and curry shrimp tempura. Super delicious and good portions. Great dinner vibes and good attentive service. read more

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SOBOKU is a nice little Japanese place which has gotten more and more popular every time I've passed by which isn't that surprising because the prices are pretty decent (especially for the area) and the food is overall good. If this place was on Yelp in Tokyo or something, it would be presumably listed as Western Style Japanese Food or Yōshoku/洋食 as they specialize in western inspired Japanese food such as curry, katsu, hambagu, and the like so I wouldn't exactly recommend ordering ramen here. The staff is friendly here and it's pretty casual inside. For drinks, I've only had Iced Green Tea here though the sake selection is a bit better than average such as Dasai Blue by the glass/carafe among others as well as a handful of cocktails. For appetizers, I liked the Salmon Carpaccio I had once with raw salmon and scallion with a yuzu-soy dressing for $13. The dressing had a subtle sour sweet flavor which complimented the nice rich slices of salmon with the salmon also being thicker than most other spots which is appreciated as it felt a bit more filling. I would recommend this if you want something that isn't too heavy as many of the other appetizers are fried and you're not looking for edamame or something. For mains, I liked the Kurobuta Katsu Karē or Berkshire Pork Loin Cutlet Curry for $18. The pork loin could have been a bit more tender but the slices of fried pork were large and it was well fried. The curry/kare has very good flavor with a good texture as well being more comparable to some curry spots which closed in Midtown. The portion size is also decent for the area as well. The poached egg I got as extra was fine though I wouldn't bother next time as it wasn't necessary and the dish came with some pickled veggies as usual. Less successful is the Soboro Don for $17 consisting of sautéed ground pork over rice with teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, scallions, sesame seeds and poached egg where I found the combination of sauces a bit too sweet and overpowered the flavors making it a tad too rich as well. The food here is good though it is not a place I would recommend from far away to travel. It definitely fills in a niche as the only other Japanese spot in the area are ramen spot which has higher prices than here (Kazarishi,) sushi places which range from fancy to non-fancy and a fancier albeit much better spot (Hibino) which makes a much crispier katsu though you're paying much more and it doesn't come with a curry so it is hard to say if that spot is worth it more. I would go back to try their unique sounding brunch menu and other things on the main menu such as the hambagu among others. If there was another katsu curry place in the area or if let's say this was in the East Village or something, they would like this niche but for now, it's solid especially for the area. Mid 3 bumped up for the price point. read more

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I came here on a weekday evening and got seated by one of their windows. It's fairly spacious inside. Their menu is filled with illustrations and really cute. We started off with the Shishito Peppers and Crab Cream Korokke and I got the Kurobuta Katsu Teishoku. The peppers were good and came with a white pepper, though I wish they were a bit more bistered. The croquettes came with a tartar sauce which paired nicely with the filling. I felt like the fry on both the katsu and the croquettes were both super good, fried to perfection without being overly greasy. I enjoyed the dressing on the side salad. The katsu itself was well flavored and had sauce on the side. Overall, this was a very enjoyable meal and I would go back! read more

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I've been wanting to try Soboku for a while and my expectations were met. I loved the welcoming atmosphere and Asian decor of the restaurant, I can definitely see why Soboku is considered cozy. The staff were wonderful and worked effortlessly. The Ebi Fry Katsudon was the best donburi I've ever eaten, it had a great savory flavor that almost made me want to order a second bowl! If you're ever in Carroll Gardens, give Soboku a visit. read more

SOBOKU - Katsudon - Ebi Fry - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is a gem for brunch! The egg in the omurice was creamy and soft. The curry was delectable and the fried chicken had a good crisp. The avocado crispy tacos were okay but they did put something special in the avocado that made it taste way better than normal mashed avocado. The torfuyu udon was creamy as described and had a nice truffle-y smell. There were plenty of bacon bits in it which was great but I wish there were more mushrooms. The inside is clean and cute. The service is attentive and food came out quick. read more

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Cozy restaurant and taste amazing!! Found a new Japanese restaurant in Carroll Garden! They have a beautiful menu with all pictures on :)!! We enjoyed picking food and their drinks are great too. I picked Hakkaizan Sake! They should provide more but Masu was too small. Food was so good! We ordered Geso karaage and Shishito for starters. And we had Miso ramen. The cha-shu was so yummy and broth was delicious. I wanted to try their curry too but next time!!! A bit pricy ramen but it was tasty so worth to try them!! read more

SOBOKU - Miso Ramen spicy on the side available! - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Soboku is a welcoming izakaya restaurant addition to our neighborhood. They serve small bites, tapas, and curry dishes. Our party of 4 came slightly early for dinner on a rainy Sunday and didn't have a problem being seated by the window. We started with our favorite alcoholic drinks with some small plates of Soboku salad, shishito peppers, karaage, and crab meat korokke (croquettes) to share. We found the small plates dishes delicious and freshly made. We then individually selected our main entrees, and my eyes caught the spicy Kurobuta sausage curry served with white rice and pickles. The dish was delicious and properly portioned, and everyone in the group enjoyed their dishes. At the time of our visit, they didn't have dessert options to cleanse our palate and cap the night, but I will come back to try their other dishes on the menu. read more

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Such a cute Japanese spot in the Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill neighborhood. This place reminds us of Japan so we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon for their brunch menu. We were sat in a cute nook by the window, which made for a nice photo opportunity and private conversation. We ordered the mentaiko udon and the sake teriyaki don. The mentaiko udon was rich and creamy but the portion size was a bit on the smaller side. The sake teriyaki don was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion of shredded salmon on top of a bed of rice. When mixed together with the sauce and rice, the don was absolutely delicious and 10/10 would order again and come back just for this dish alone. It was a good portion and filled me up. Would be interested in coming back to try their dinner menu. Keep in mind, Soboku is only opened for dinner on weekdays and offer brunch only on the weekends. read more

SOBOKU - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried the Karaage omurice curry.. not bad pretty good ... wanted to try the ebi katsu burger but only during dinner time.. will come back for that read more

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Came here with friends and it was a nice cozy place to visit! The food overall was pretty good. being said, a little pricey. The crab cream croquettes were super crispy on the outside and super creamy on the inside. I would buy again!! The burger was ok and the curry was ok too. Not bad just pricey for what you get. Would not recommend the cucumbers, they were really just cucumbers with the toppings on, I thought they would be marinated. I think overall would give 4 stars, it's just on the expensive side, if I could put 3.5 would be closer to that. But I would come back for the crab croquettes. If you're craving Japanese food and don't want to travel far from the area, this is not bad. read more

This is a Japanese restaurant in boreum hill area! I was a bit displeased with the food Food: I ordered the curry ramen but don't recommend getting! The ramen was not very flavorful and was too filled with a bunch of corn! I did enjoy the tuna tacos! The tacos were a bit too fried but the sauce was delicious! Service: good service Ambience: Ample seating! Price: reasonably priced read more

SOBOKU - Spicy Tuna Taco - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My partner and I were craving katsu so we decided to go to Soboku. We really enjoyed the food. We got the kurobuta katsu curry and the kirobuta katsu set. The katsu itself was fantastic, and I really loved that they kept some of the fat on. While the curry was good we both preferred the normal katsu set. One of the highlights was the cabbage salad that came with the set. It was so good we ordered an extra side of it. Aside from the food, the ambiance was great and the service was fantastic. All in all I really enjoyed Soboku and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

SOBOKU - Kurobuta Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday night, and it was an overall great experience. The ambiance was a bit dark and homey, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and we loved being able to see the open kitchen. We started with the crab cream croquettes, which were perfectly hot, creamy, and crunchy, paired beautifully with the tartar sauce. For the main course, I had the ebi fry curry, and my friend had the Kurobuta Katsu Curry. Both were absolutely delicious - comforting, rich, and satisfying. I would definitely come back here to try more items on their menu! read more

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The curry is the bomb at Soboku! Whenever I am craving katsu Curry rice, I alway head to Sobuku as they use high-quality Berkshire pork loin and it is always tender and fried to perfection. Their curry is just the perfect consistency and flavor that warms the heart, especially in the colder months. They pay attention to all the details here as the rice is so fully and is the best vehicle to soak up the delicious curry. The picked red radish served with the curry provides just the right amount of acid to complement the savory curry. I recently tried the salmon sashimi appetizer, and the fish just melted in my mouth. My daughter loves the ramen too, so no complaints there. The service is amazing and always so attentive and welcoming. Can't wait to come back on a cold and rainy day for a pick me up. read more

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Super cute place for anything katsu related. Came with a friend and we were seated immediately. This restaurant doesn't take reservations but it was pretty easy to get a table. Got the crab croquette to share and they come paired with like a tartar sauce that was good. I personally got the kurobata katsu and thought it was really well done. I also liked how it came with the set as the salad, rice, and miso soup really filled me up. read more

SOBOKU - kurobata katsu - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I happened to stumble across this and I am so glad I stopped in. The service and food were spectacular. I had the Hikari and the Kurobuta katsu curry and immediately texted my friends saying we had to come back. Despite the restaurant being a little small the noise level wasn't too loud and the lighting makes it a great spot for a date or night with friends. I am still thinking about the Katsu curry and even ordered their Miso Ramen to go. read more

SOBOKU - Hikari - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Back to my favorite Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn. Soboku is a homey spot for ramen and katsu teishoku with affordable pricing. I've been singing my praise about their food since my last visit. I feel like the quality of their food has further improved. ＊Kurobuta Katsu Kare*** Bf devoured the whole curry rice in 10 minutes and he exaggerated this is plate-licking delicious. The katsu is deep-fried to perfection. It is coated with thin and golden breadcrumbs, while the meat is still tender and juicy. Perfect combo with curry rice. ＊Toryufu Mazemen (summer special) I'm a very simple person: if I see mazemen on the menu, I order it. Their toryufu mazemen is a soupless ramen topped with minced pork, parmesan cheese, sesame cream sauce, truffle oil, corn, scallions, and a poached egg. It is delicious at the first few bites but becomes heavier and stickier after the cheese melts. read more

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Cute spot in Brooklyn! Prices are quite affordable (esp for nyc), and the portions are the perfect size. Food is tasty and the service was friendly. We got here around 6 pm on a Saturday, which was the perfect time--soon after we sat down, more people started arriving and there began to be a read more

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Most of the Japanese restaurants in the area are sushi restaurants, so this is a bit of a gem that specializes in Japanese curry. They also offer donburi, teishoku (set menus), burgers, and more. With curry, a lot of the items are fried, so not the most healthy but makes a hearty meal. When we arrived at 9pm, they said they were closing in half an hour. Nonetheless, they were still welcoming for us to dine in as they cleaned up after making our food. I started off with the Crab Meat Korokke ($10), which was delicious. The crab flavor is only a hint, but the creamy texture inside paired with the crunchy tempura outside was so perfect. Definitely recommend this as an appetizer. For our main entrees, I had the Kurobuta Katsu Don ($17) while the boyfriend had the Hambagu Karē ($19). I did enjoy the sweet and savory broth simmered into the rice, but found the pork loin cutlet to be dry. Anything with Japanese curry can't go wrong, so the curry dish was yummy. Also enjoyed the pickled veggie that balances the dish. Overall, a heartwarming meal in the neighborhood. I really appreciated that the service was so friendly, quick, and efficient too. read more

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Soboku is known from their affordable homestyle dishes. Of course the ebi kare is one of my favorite dishes. Love how crispy the shrimp tempura was. Rice + Shrimp Tempura + Curry = The Perfect Bite Spicy tuna tacos were light and very crispy. Instead of using wonton skins, they used gyoza skin which honestly taste so much better. I felt like a skinny legend after eating it The shishito peppers came with a yuzu salt and let me tell you, the salt is so damn good. I wanted to bring it back home with me. The burger was slightly on the drier side but we dipped in the curry and it just gave it that extra kick that it needed. What I ordered: Spicy Tuna Taco $12 Shishito Pepper $8 Salmon Don $19 Kurobuta Katsu Burger $18 Ebi Karē $18 = highly recommend read more

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I've been meaning to try this place out for a while, and finally was able to! I came on a Tuesday and Saturday, and both times we didn't have to wait for a table which was nice. I ordered the kurobuta katsu teishoku and then the buta don. The katsu was very good, wasn't too greasy or fatty. The miso soup was also very good. The flavor of the buta don was great and reminded me of Japan, but the cuts of pork were more on the fatty side. Overall, very good and would come back again to try other items on the menu! read more

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Ended up in the area on a Sunday night and was looking for a solid dinner option. My partner and I got to Soboku about 45 minutes before closing. We were seated immediately and they gave us the heads up on kitchen closing time. Everything on the menu looked delicious, so we chose our top 3 apps and a burger to split. We were not disappointed by the flavors! Table favorites were salmon tartare tacos and the aji fry burger. The aji fry burger was their take on a Fillet o Fish sandwich! The tacos were crunchy (in this case preferred!). Value and taste was there with all the dishes. Next time we return, we will likely try some of their other plates. It was all tasty! read more

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Was good. I went on my wife's behalf, she's been wanting to try their donburi menu for awhile now. Food was good. Not anything amazing. Just good in a very homey-comfortable way; which in and of itself is kind of what makes it good I guess? Keeping up that standard without the ups and downs of other restaurants, a solid stability in flavor -I think those are the strengths of this restaurant. Service was nice. We had 2 other people coming, and sat for like 15min looking at the menu. Just ordered a plum soda + garlic edamame to munch on. Though there were other people waiting soon after, the waitress didn't rush us which we really appreciated. If you know what you're coming for, a 5/5. If you're expecting like one of those super fancy over-the-top izakaya experiences, still a 4/5. I wish I could give them a 4.5 for the whole evening! read more

Soboku is such a cozy little neighborhood spot and was exactly what we needed on a freezing cold day. Everything we ordered hit. The crab cream korokke was hot, creamy, and perfectly crispy on the outside. The spicy tuna taco was fresh with just the right kick -- a great lighter bite in between heavier dishes. The curry omurice was pure comfort food: rich, savory curry, fluffy egg, and HUGE pieces of fried chicken that were insanely juicy and crunchy. We also got the sesame cucumber, which was refreshing and balanced everything out nicely. The ebi katsu burger was super satisfying, crispy, and slightly sweet, and the katsu on its own was unreal -- so crispy and perfectly fried. Overall, the food was warm, hearty, and incredibly comforting. The kind of meal that leaves you full, happy, and ready for a nap. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Soboku has been one of my favorite spots that I've tried this summer! The service was quick and it's a small cozy eatery in cobble hill! Their menu is $20 or less (except the mazemen i had - see below) and all the dishes we had were absolutely dreamy!  if I had to choose one dish as my favorite it would have to be their summer special brothless ramen! I loved the combo of truffle oil, egg, cheese and cream sauce! I have to go back before summer ends! what we ordered: Kibinago Fries $9 Salmon don $19 Kaki fry (fried oysters) $15 Toryufu mazemen $21 (+$1 for spicy oil) Salmon don - salmon is delicious with some sweetness from the marinade. Rice is a little chewier - is it sushi rice? Japanese medium grain rice the toryufu mazemen is a must get - part of summer special menu. The Parmesan cheese plus the egg makes it creamyyyyy!! It's not completely dry cause there's some sauce but it's not soupy! I got it with the chili oil +$1 but it was deliciousssss!! It gave the right amount of heat and just made it the best dish I've had in a while. the oyster app is good and crispy! Creamy oyster with a delicious tartar sauce. I love herring so the herring fries were the perfect crispy apps! read more

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Came here on a tuesday evening, it was pretty busy as all the tables were taken and we had to wait about 15 minutes before we could be seated. The service was good as the waiters were very attentive to our needs and filling our water. I ordered the pork katsudon and thought it was good. The pieces of pork katsu were very thick and the crust was crispy, nothing super stand out though. After tax and tip, the total came out to be ~$25 per person, so the pricing is pretty typical. Overall, the food here is solid! read more

SOBOKU - Salmon Don (top right) Kurobuta Katsu Curry (top left) Katsudon - Pork (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York