Quaint neighborhood spot for Hawaiian-inspired dishes. For drinks, I had the Jiggly Caliente made with tequila (instead of mezcal) - probably one of the best cocktails I've had during the pandemic. Tried one of the poke appetizer specials (salmon) and the house made pickles, which were perfect for summer! My friend had the pork ramen, made with pulled pork shoulder (vs chashu), a Pacific twist to your typical ramen. Portions were a little small but flavors were unique and robust, so I'd say it was worth it. Cash only but they do have an ATM inside for convenience. read more

Suzume - Salmon Poke, Veggie Pickle Plate - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I stopped by to make a takeout order, but we realized they have a very limited menu compared to what we saw online. I didn't see much Hawaiian options, but the food was still very good. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH OR VENMO. I tried their pork ramen and it was very good. The noodle texture was absolutely perfect and the pork shoulder was extremely tender. The broth is full of flavor as well. No complaints at all. I tried a small peace of my friend's chicken rice bowl and the chicken was SO GOOD. I think I'm going to get that instead of the ramen next time. The dine out option isn't very suitable for the current cold weather even if you keep your jacket on. read more

Tight seating at the bar but the bartender was very friendly. This place reminds me of something you would find in Hawaii. There are traditional Japanese dishes with a twist. read more

Suzume - Grilled Salmon Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had an impression that this restaurant was special. It was not. The only waitress on the floor was doing everything: taking orders, serving and making the drinks at the bar. For some reason, her demeanor with our party was different than it was with every other table and I'm not sure why. My party and I had the spam musubi, the pork belly baos, the fried chicken bowl, the yao yao ramen and the salmon ramen. Nothing was impressive except I liked the rice in the musubi, which was mixed with some sort of flakes that gave it a nice texture. We thought the pickles overpowered the pork belly buns and my salmon ramen was not spicy at all. Overall, the broth had a fishy taste to it, probably because of the salmon, so it wasn't too enjoyable. I had high hopes Suzume would have more Hawaiian fare. Skip it. read more

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Sushi, ramen, Hawaiian food and hipsters, together at last. This tiny, dimly lit, cozy restaurant that is the epitome of Williamsburg with a completely hipster staff and customer base gets attention mostly for the bowls of ramen, but has a bunch of other great things on the menu too: - Spam Musubi ($5) If you are lucky enough to see this on the specials menu, you must try it. It's different and not really as good as the stuff in Hawaii, but it is still really excellent. It's actually even better than the version at Onomea, the only other reputable Hawaiian restaurant I have seen. - Cynthia Roll ($7) This roll contains mackerel, which is not as frequently seen on sushi menus, so I jumped at the chance to try it. It was delicious and was beautifully presented too. - Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll ($9) This was very similar to the Cynthia Roll, both in taste and presentation. I would just pick one instead of both since there are too many other good things to try, so it depends on whether you prefer spicy tuna or mackerel. - Hawaiian Style Rice Bowl ($11) with poached egg (+ $2) This was really excellent. There is a generous amount of katsu style fried chicken strips along with the Hawaiian staples of rice and macaroni salad. This is a very satisfying option and a nice change to go along with a bowl of the ramen. - Yao Yao Ramen ($11) with poached egg (+ $2) Decent ramen, but the broth was pretty weak. The noodles were fine and the pork shoulder was a nice change over the typical pork chashu, but I couldn't get past the very thin broth. The huge clumps of bok choy also weren't all that pleasant to deal with as they were hard to cut or bite into. - Roasted Salmon Ramen ($11) This is the dish they are most known for here, and I didn't find it to be particularly special. It is different than any other bowl of ramen you will find in the city, but that is not necessarily a good thing as it is not up to par with most of them. The components other than the salmon were all very similar to the Yao Yao, except that the broth obviously ended up being a little fishier. I would just stick with the Yao Yao unless you are trying to be healthier, but there is no need to try both due to the very similar flavor. The service is typical careless hipster treatment, which you should be used to in small places like this in Bushwick and Williamsburg. Going in with that expectation you should be fine. The place is pretty tiny and feels more like a trendy new small plates joint than it does a ramen shop. If you are solely interested in ramen, there are better places to go, but for a deliciously satisfying meal of different styles of Japanese food, this is a solid choice. As long as you have cash and don't mind the hipster atmosphere. P.S. Pretttttttty sure I got food poisoning from this meal, but the 4 stars are for the experience of the food going down, not the misery of it coming up afterward. read more

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Lots of delicious small dishes that you would want to try so I recommend going with a group of people to share apps. Luckily I went with a group of 6 so we got to try a little bit of everything. It's a unique place because it's a mix of Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, and more... so the menu might look a bit odd. On the bright side, I'm sure you'll find something for everyone For small apps, I recommend the lumpia, sticky ribs, and spam musubi. The bokchoy salad, wings, and fish tacos was good but not amazing - save your appetite for the amazing stuff. For entrees, the fried chicken bowl had the juiciest chicken...but the rest of the dish was okay. The pork ramen was great. The noodles was the highlight of the dish. It was the PERFECT texture, like even better than most of the famous ramen places I've been to. The broth was rice and flavorful and the pork was very tender. NOTE: cash or venmo only read more

Service/Atmosphere: Waiter was very nice and helpful with the menu. Very small cash only restaurant. For a table of two, we waited five minutes to be seated. Food: Salmon ramen was more on the gingery side. Fish tacos were bad. Fish was dry and overcooked with thick batter. It had a small amount of fish and it seemed like the fish from frozen fish sticks. Spam musubi was good but not worth the price. Dishes were decent but the quality did not match up to the price. read more

Suzume - Salmon Ramen, Fish Tacos, Spam Musubi - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Walked in and got a seat at the bar. Wait staff was very friendly and reasonably accommodating. Ordered the spam musubi and pork ramen. Spam musubi about as expected. Ramen not great but edible. I kept getting an unpleasant taste of black pepper from the broth. Bok choy and noodles were the only decent part of the dish. Won't be back. read more

I called first to see if I could make a reservation and whoever picked up said no need and to just drop by even if its in 30 mins. My group shows up and its empty inside but apparently they were all reserved and we were seated outside -it was a hot day. there was ONE fan. We were a group of 4 and decided to try a lot of things including the spam masubi. Everything tasted OKAY to the price we paid. The best thing on the menu was the bok choy and everyone knows how cheap you can get this for at any chinese supermarket. I guess it would have been better if I didn't know this lol. all in all, felt ripped off LOL but good for a one time dine in. read more

Came to Suzume for dinner a few weeks ago on a Saturday night. It's a small place so the restaurant gets packed pretty quickly, but the service is relatively fast. We ordered the salmon, tuna, and spicy scallop poke, the crunchy spicy tuna roll, the pork belly bao, and the yaoyao ramen. Which sounds like it would be a lot of food, but the portion sizes here are very small (especially the poke, which is literally 1 bite per $3.50 serving). I enjoyed the sushi and the poke, but they were definitely too expensive for what we were served. The ramen and pork belly bao were fine. Nothing special. We were still hungry, so we ordered the buttermilk fried chicken bao to cap off our meal, and WOW. So good!! Hot, spicy, and perfectly crispy. The only thing we ate that I still think about from time to time. I also have one bone to pick here about the service -- I was waiting at the bar for a table to open up, and when it did, it was the one closest to the door. I specifically asked our waitress if it would be cold there, as I would have preferred to eat at the bar rather than getting wind blown in my face every 2 minutes, and she said no. Well lo and behold, it was FREEZING. I had to ask the hostess to move us to another table, which she graciously did as soon as space opened up (i.e., why this review is 3 stars and not 1). read more

Suzume - Yao Yao ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place may be a ramen spot but it's all about their Japanese tapas. They have great small bites and starters to enjoy over drinks. I would pass on the ramen because I found the broth to be lacking depth in flavor which I look forward to when it comes to ramen. I added a poched egg to my pork ramen and it helped to solve the missing link but still wasn't enough. The service is amazing and totally worth 5 stars. It gets busy so try to dine early read more

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One of my favorite places in Williamsburg! They are open for take out and now have outdoor seating that is very well spaced, with a covering overhead for rainy days. My go to's are the sticky ribs, the bok choy salad, spam masubi, wings, and chicken bowl! Actually EVERYTHING is tasty here. The drinks are great too. I always order the Ginanjuice which is basically a healthy juiced drink with alcohol. Makes it that much more enjoyable! The staff here is wonderful, and I'm so glad they have been able to stick around during this pandemic. I loved coming here and eating in, but now with only outdoor dining, the food is just as good and the drinks are just as strong. Thank you for a the yummy meals I've had here! read more

Atmosphere is nice, service was nice. However, food was a bit of a joke. We asked the waitress for recommended dishes and we went forward with them. The $13 salad was basically bleached bokchoy with no seasoning. We ended up paying 70 bucks for 3 dishes and a small carafe of sake. The sake was fantastic. Dishes were small and mediocre. To the owners, I write this review in hopes that you reconsider your menu and not to discourage other customers. I understand that you went through covid and took a hit, but I probably won't be coming back to your establishment after this poor experience. I'm sure there are better items on the menu, but we asked for your best 3 items and got way over priced and tiny dishes. We were going to order more food but ended up going to kings imperial and had an amazing meal at better prices. read more

I loved this fun spot in Brooklyn! It's an amazing corner cafe where you can find incredible ramen so get ready. The ambiance was super cute and simple. We sat right by the big window overlooking the city street. I ordered their pork ramen and was not disappointed! The flavor was impeccable and the noodles cooked just right. It was a quiet space too which can be hard to come by in the city. Seating is somewhat limited but it doesn't feel overcrowded. My friends and I definitely enjoyed our time there and I'll be sure to return when I'm back in the city. read more

Its a cute spot but I can make better food at home. If you're looking for ramen, several other spots nearby make better broth and give larger portion sizes. read more

Delicious food but not sure if the restaurant tried to enforce the 25% capacity limit like they said they would on Google... Also each table was less than three feet away from each other... overall the service was slow too, but they were probably understaffed during this weird time. Including us there were about 12 guests throughout our dinner. We had all been there before so we know there were a table of 6 that didn't get set up. Also no seats around the bar. So overall capacity was probably 24 people. Still that's way over 25%... Hopefully they can at least set up screens between tables or increase the distance in between. I know it's a difficult time for restaurants, and if you as a customer is fine with this setup, I can imagine you still have a good time. read more

This place is such a little gem! The food was extremely delicious and very different. I loved the little twist on the dishes they served. It was torrential downpour when we went and freezing outside, so the ramen really hit the spot and warmed you up. The Filipino twist on the spring roll was to die for! We would definitely like to return to try some more.. Just be mindful that they are cash only, but there is an ATM inside. And space is VERY limited, so either be prepared to wait or feel lucky someone it just leaving as you are walking in hah! read more

I've been here twice so far - the food was better the first time around in my opinion. Maybe it depends on who the cook is for the day, but the lumpia the second time around was okay. Lumpia ($11) should be skinny and long as opposed to fat and round, and the filling shouldn't fall out from a hole in the bottom! Taste was good though. The ribs ($13) were pretty nom but messy and the scallop hand roll was good but expensive I thought ($9). The 22oz Sapporo beer can was also a slight rip off at $12, when you can buy it at the grocery store for $5. I would recommend getting on the wait list via Yelp before heading over to the restaurant because it gets crowded during dinner time - a group of 4 walked in before me and was told it was an hour and twenty minute wait (since the place is so small!). read more

Came here on a Sunday night and sat at the bar. No wait needed for two. It's a small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. My partner ordered the Yao Yao ramen and I opted for the sushi: the Cynthia roll (mackerel) and the Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll. I really enjoyed my tuna roll, it was a good balance of flavors w/ crunchy shoe string potato sticks. My Cynthia roll wasn't as fabulous as I would've liked. I felt the pickled ginger over-empowered the mackerel's natural flavor. The ramen was also a bit different for my taste but my partner enjoyed it a lot - even drank the whole bowl of broth. For drinks, we had the Whiskey Action and Kona beer. The cocktail didn't have much of a whiskey taste in my opinion so it came out a little bland for me. Kona beer is always a nice basic selection. Customer service was great, no rush and felt pretty welcomed. read more

First time I visited on a gloomy evening - and I will be returning! I had the veggie ramen (with pork) and it was fantastic. Also had the crispy rice with tuna and salmon, great flavor, but my favorite of the night was the chicken bao. Lord it was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside - the balance (chefs kiss). Overall this cozy spot is great for a meal or a drink, the bar is well stocked and the chill ambience will have me coming back for more. read more

Consistency... Every time I came here it's on point. The Yao Yao Ramen, the special rolls, everything. On point. Highly recommend this joint to all read more

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If you are looking for an "authentic" ramen, this is not it. I got the Yao Yao Ramen. It had an interesting taste, but more of a Chinese flavor profile than I would have liked. I did enjoy the originality of the dish, it definitely is proudly Brooklyn. The sake was decent, but overpriced. The spam musubi was pretty good, the pineapple was an interesting addition. I enjoyed the sake lees creme brulee. It had a great juxtaposition between sweet and tart with the sesame cookies on top. read more

Suzume - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Will never not love this place. My fave neighborhood spot. Delicious, friendly, great staff, cozy, SUCH A VIBE. Suzume has stolen my heart since day one! read more

I've never actually had Filipino food or anything close to it. So coming to Suzume is actually a first time experience for me and Filipino cuisine. This spot is actually QUITE LOWKEY! I couldn't find it while walking directly in google maps, it's a pretty small restaurant but the ambiance is really nice in there. Theres an open bar for you to choose between a regular table. The food was down right amazing! Although they were a bit small it packs a lot of flavor into a punch! I had the vegetable adobe and my friend had the Ramen. I would suggest this as a date night spot if you're not looking for anything high end! There's an ATM towards the back and I believe they only take cash. But overall give this place a try if you like discovering new places! read more

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To say that the Yao Yao Ramen at Suzume is delicious is an understatement. As a self-professed Ramen snob, I was eager to taste the dish which has received such high praise in other reviews. It is the best Ramen I have eaten in NY, and one of my top 3 Ramen pics of all time (which includes my 2 month tour in Tokyo searching for the perfect bowl of Ramen). When prepared properly, Ramen transforms from a simple broth with noodles and vegetables into an almost religious experience. Chef Joshua skillfully produced the latter. Each bite simultaneously stimulated my senses and soothed my soul. The thoughtfullness and care that he puts into choosing his ingredients is evident. They play with each other exquisitely, and by the end of the meal caused what I can only describe as an out of body experience of bliss. The restaurant itself is cozy and intimate with a great vibe, lovely staff, yummy cocktails, and is 100% worth the wait (they do not currently take reservations and justifiably get quite busy on weekends). The menu is not limited to just Ramen, and every dish we tried has been as pleasing to the eye and palette as the Ramen. read more

Came here for date night. The restaurant is small and cozy. Hubby ordered a Mexican coke which apparently is made from real sugar. For appetizer we got the spam musubi. I wish it had a little more flavor and to be honest it was quite hard to eat. One bite and the whole thing fell apart. For dinner i got the Hawaiian chicken bowl with a poach egg. It was amazing! The chicken was super moist and had a sweet tomato like sauce on it. The rice i wish had a little more flavor but was great after i added soy sauce to it. The macaroni salad that came with it was good. Hubby got the yao yao ramen with poached egg. The soup was flavorful and the noodle had a nice bite to it. Overall the restaurant was good and we would probably go back if we were in the neighborhood! Ps: the restaurant is cash only! But they do have an atm inside right across from the bathroom! read more

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Food is nice:) Spam musubi was impressive:) The pork chop of the Hawaiian rice bowl was pretty good too. Although the rice seems was too hard to chew. Oh, they only take cash! read more

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I was craving some noodles and veggies after a few heavy meals. I ended up at Suzume for dinner. I got the spicy salmon ramen. It was a fantastic choice. I added an egg to the meal. The miso broth was very tasty. My favorite part were the veggies which I had been craving all day. Loved the noodles at the bottom. I usually add hoisin sauce or sriracha but I thought the flavor was good as is. Would absolutely come back again. read more

Waited about 15 minutes for a table around 8pm on Tuesday evening. The restaurant is cozy and dimly lit with a wooden interior, cute for a date. I tried the Aloha taco trio which came with a fried fish taco and then two different types of meat. All were good but I devoured them quickly because they were pretty small- not filling enough for a meal, but more of a snack. Service was good, but beware of cash only. read more

I fell in love with this quaint little sushi joint from the moment I walked in. Very chic-hipster-esque! The staff were on point (sometimes a bit much, lol, but hey, can't knock enthusiastic waiters looking to serve at a moments notice). The food was truly delicious. Not your typical sushi, as the chef's took some artistic license in their creations, and they came out to perfection. I recommend the fish tacos (once you bite into one, you'll realize one order won't be enough, they're so good). The SPAMasubi was also delicious, not overly cooked so you have some crunch with the juiciness of SPAM to follow-up). I'm looking forward to trying their ramen dishes next visit! All in all, a great place to enjoy sake, a fresh delicious dinner and great conversation with family and friends alike! I'll be back! read more

Waited 45 min for to go ramen. They brought it over once I had to ask about it. Seemed like a cool place but will not be returning.

Yelp reviews were so ravey about this place that I expected people to nominate the Yao yao noodles for president in 2020. While the veggie/mushroom sushi roll was indelibly good, the yao yao was actually pretty mundane -- it seemed more like a homework snack than restaurant entree. The noodles were slightly stringy...al dente just how I like em, but the flavoring of the soup wasn't a. that spicy b. as delectable as everyone claims. This place is teeming with that "artisinal" feel though, and the vibes were perfect. Get here before the Cambrian Explosion of commuters, or face the possibility of waiting, fruitlessly, for a very very long time. read more

Suzume - Yao yao - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Small little corner restaurant in Williamsburg. Wouldn't be anything I would stop in I the reviews wasn't that great. No reservations accept and wait time around 45min on a Saturday night. But let me tell you ones you finally make it to you place to eat it will turn you taste buds up and down starting from the cocktail over the appetizers ( the ribs are AMAZING and the Tacos Outstanding) over the main course we had a amazing ramen bowl and chicken and rice ...everything was flavored so well and the staff is so nice ... I would 100...% comeback and recommend to everyone... thank you read more

Although the menu is small to begin with, I have only tried one thing on it and it was damn delicious. The ginger mazeman is served in a bowl that appears small but the amount of food was actually deceptively filling. A large portion of perfectly cooked cold noodles in a lovely sauce and topped with tofu, cauliflower, sliced cucumber and pickled onions. I also recommend asking for the delicious hot sauce!! The cocktail with mezcal, passionfruit and Thai Chilis was not as great as the food. The passionfruit juice was weak so all I tasted was bitter, spicy chili. Wouldn't order again. Switched over to warm sake and was much happier with that! Would love to come back to try their sushi, ramen and other small plates! read more

Extremely overpriced, average food with good service.

I'm really glad that a lot of places are opening in Williamsburg. Especially this one, Suzume. This place offers a mix of Filipino and Japanese cuisine in which this area lacked. The space isn't that big, but it's very intimate. What really stood out is the bar. It's not your "normal shaped" bar, but a massive piece of wood that curves. It's pretty sweet. From what I tried off the menu, this place definitely knows what they're doing. The wings with yogurt sauce, Tonkatsu Ramen and Salmon Belly was amazing. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

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This place is really relaxed and cozy inside. Good for small groups or coming alone and sitting at the bar. I got the salmon ramen and the tuna poke hand roll. The salmon ramen was simple, tasty, and light for a ramen. The broth was pretty clear and had seemingly no oil or cream in it making it less heavy than the average ramen in nyc. The broth didn't taste like a ramen broth to me but it tasted good. My favorite part were the greens in the soup. They were really soft and flavorful. The salmon itself was really simple, not a lot of flavor. Can't say this was my favorite ramen but it had fresh, quality ingredients and was satisfying. The tuna poke roll was a little disappointing. For $9 I expected something a little more than rice and a thin slice of tuna. Overall this is a nice little place. I'll have to come back to try the spring rolls. read more

Suzume - Tuna poke hand roll - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A Hawaiian-Japanese fusion spot - cash only. Despite the name, don't come looking for super authentic ramen here - this food is pretty middle of the pack and very fusiony: more American and Hawaiian than Japanese. Yao Yao Ramen - broth was a bit bland, noodles were the thin kind and just ok. I saw some chili oil in it but didn't taste it. Spam musubi - they put pineapples in it which made it sweeter than I usually like it. The seaweed wasn't very chewable and the spam was crispier than normal. Rice was nicely seasoned though. Barley tea - bland as well - more powder than actual powder. Server seemed bored. I probably won't be back. read more

I was intrigued when my old laundry place started to become a new wood pannelled dimly lit williamsburg spot. Up until I realized it wasn't a cocktail bar but a japanese restaurant. I think they opened a week ago and from some of the earlier reviews, maybe they were working out some kinks, but I really enjoyed it tonight. I took a friend, and we got two rolls, which were kinda piled together, making it a little confusing about what was what, but we ended up just having some of each and they were super fresh and flavorful. There was no wasabi but there was a spicy mayo and homemade soy sauce that had an almost hickory smoked kick to it, very interesting. The hot sake was good quality, and the star of our meal was the butter wings. The menu was very small, maybe 4 rolls, two appetizers and a few ramen, but everything I had was great. I've never really had proper ramen, so I assume I'll be back here to try it soon. Overall, decent value, all that for $45 before tip and we got a big hot sake. Very solid date spot for sure, when we left at 8 there was a queue, this place keeps it up and it'll be impossible to get a table. Possible improvements: the chairs at the tables were really low and uncomfortable. UPDATE 2/7/13: Since I live across the street I went over to Suzume again last night to try the ramen. The broth was really thick and delicious, there were a lot of noodles and a nice hearty slice of pork belly. I couldn't finish anywhere close to all of it. When I was leaving I heard an employee explaining that they had been listening to some of the complaints and had retooled the Ramen to be a bit bigger and definitely better. read more

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One of my favorite ramen spots! I've been here a few times but every time I can't help but get the yao yao ramen! Smaller portions but still filling. The broth is very flavorful but doesn't leave me feeling a little nauseous like some other fattier ramen broths do. The braised pork is very tender and melts in your mouth. The noodles are always cooked perfectly al dente. Boyfriend got the grilled salmon ramen which is one of his favorites! It's a small and cozy spot with an extremely friendly staff!! Love this place! read more

Suzume - Yao yao ramen - Ramen Near Me - Brooklyn, New York