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    4.5 (57 reviews)
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    Magdelyn G.

    One of the better sushi spots in bushwick. They consider themselves Japanese. I ordered from here twice, once from Uber Eats and today in Person. Both times were good. Their steak kebabs are good. Portions are on the smaller side. A little bit pricey, but would come back again

    Khiang S.

    Had two wonderful dinners within a week while visiting Brooklyn. Great staff who are friendly and attentive in a place with cool vibes Tried different items in the menu and they are consistently good. Good sake too. Highly recommend making reservation to prevent disappointment. We've tried the sashimi plate, miso black cod, pork jowl and beef short ribs yakitori. The cucumber salad and scallop salad are also worthy of praise. Definitely coming back on my next trip.

    Spicy Miso Ramen
    Lauren L.

    Lovedd the salmon zaab and the fly by day cocktail, would definitely come here again for those. Salmon zaab sauce has a noticeable but not overwhelming wasabi spice kick and complements the salmon very well. Fish itself was fresh and decently sized. Fly by day is basically a lychee martini, which I really enjoyed however the volume amount is so little, especially considering it comes with a giant ice cube. Tried some of my friends spicy miso ramen which was also quite good, satisfying comfort esp in the winter cold. Mentaiko pasta was very flavorful, a bit too strongly fishy forward for my preference but the noodles were a nice texture and appreciated how properly sauced they were. Bacon was also nicely crisped which was a nice complement. Corn ribs were pretty disappointing. I think in the description there was something about teriyaki flavor but it tasted literally of just Parmesan sprinkled on bland corn. Jasmine espresso martini had a really pleasant jasmine aroma as you held the glass to your mouth to take a sip but didn't get any jasmine flavor in the actual taste. It tasted like a regular espresso martini. The passionfruit cocktail was decently good, again very small serving with the giant ice cube. Even though I love passionfruit, I'd recommend the fly by day over this one. Our server was really sweet, friendly, and attentive. When my friend expressed concern about the spice level of the spicy miso because she can't handle really spicy, he assured her if it's too spicy for her she could get something else instead. After she got her ramen, he checked in on her to ask how she was doing with the spice level. Street parking was easy to find at least when went cuz it's not on the main street. Would come here again to try more menu items cuz there's a lot more things I am curious to try.

    Tako Wasabi Kani Salad
    Jillian B.

    Had a lovely date night at Tora recently, which had been on our radar for a while. We were able to walk in at about 7pm, most of the tables were bust outside of 1-2. We took the meal slowly, ordering in multiple rounds, and were pleased to find that we weren't being rushed at all!! Some of our favorite dishes from the evening were the Mentaiko pasta which had great flavor and texture, along with the Kani Salad which was a good portion for the price. The skewers were perfectly cooked as well! Not sure we would repeat the surf and turf roll or crispy rice- would probably opt to try something different next time we come back! All in all, cute spot with good food and ambiance. Would recommend!

    Raegan D.

    Small menu, but everything was so amazing. This salad was one of the coolest salads I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying! 1000/10

    Unagi Roll
    Jess M.

    We went to Tora on 12/30 and had the most beautiful time. We were a group of 7 and we ordered a ton of dishes. Everyone had the best time and it was the best dinner out before the end of the year! My boyfriend and I had to try as much as we could so we came hungry and shared 2 chicken thigh yakitori, the sake don, the truffle wagyu ramen, the unagi roll, and we had some takoyaki! Other people at the table also ordered the truffle wagyu ramen and the spicy hotate roll. Some of our friends ordered cocktails and loved them too. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the food, the service was perfect, perfect, perfect too! Having traveled to Japan previously in my life, this is the closest I've had to ramen of that perfection and everything else was just as delicious. We can't wait to go back next time we are in NYC. Sending all our love to the staff!

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    Haley T.

    Really enjoyed my experience at Tora. Ambiance, service and food were great! No-res with my friend (party of 2), late on a Sunday night. No wait thankfully. Katsu - really tasty. Great fry and sauce. Corn ribs - unique take on grilled corn; very tasty Sashimi - great variety and size of the sashimi. Fish was all very fresh. Ambiance makes it great for an intimate dinner and/or date night. Service was very attentive. Would recommend!

    Shishito peppers
    Chantelle W.

    The gyoza was the best thing on the menu. The shishito peppers have slivered octopus that moves which was very interesting visually! It didn't really add anything flavor wise though. The crudo was very tasty. I was not a fan of the tuna crispy rice. The slivered beef came recommended. It had flavor but it was underwhelming. Overall most things were just okay.

    Salmon Zaab
    Fractals

    This is now my 4th time eating at Tora, and yet again another phenomenal experience! Service is always attentive and friendly. We went on a Sunday evening with no reservation and were seated immediately. We ordered: Salmon zaab Hamachi Crudo Chirashi Don Chashudon Bushwick Bay Yuzu Highball Tora Highball (Not Pictured) Vodka Melon Highball (Not Pictured) Tonkotsu Ramen (Not Pictured) Hamachi Kama (Not Pictured) Sashimi Salad (Not Pictured) Everything was beyond expectation, multitudes of flavors and notes in every dish that left nothing to the imagination. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

    Jai Y.

    The tora donburi was just alright. It didn't stand out as something special. My wife said the mentaiko pasta stood out for being rich and flavorful. The fruity tea was ok. The teacups weren't insulated against heat so it doesn't serve well as teacups.

    Katsu Curry
    Arriana A.

    Everything was splendid. They were quick to get things off the table : used napkins , unneeded plates , came around constantly to top off water and made sure nothing was out of place .The dinner is romantically lit but I saw many friends sitting and having a great time . No judgement of dress code but the atmosphere is so nice it will make you wish you didn't walk in with sweatpants. Not many tables but enough for the traffic it seemed to be getting . It's very a modern classy feel. The katsu curry was breaded thin chicken was tender and juicy and curry was well seasoned. The grilled sticks were cooked perfectly to my taste gizzards chewy mmm squid tender and enoki with pork belly rendered to perfection. What stole the show for me was the mentiko pasta it has the umami of the cod roe blended seamlessly with the mayo and cream on perfectly cooked udon noodles with the accent of crispy bacon for texture and to give your taste buds a break from the richness of the noodles . I highly highly highly recommend the beautiful Mentiko Dish. I promise it's what you're looking for if you liked my description. ENJOY! Thank you for dinner .

    Jamie L.

    Thrilled this restaurant finally opened in the neighborhood--I couldn't wait to try it! I started with the appetizers, and the tuna crispy rice was a standout--perfectly crispy and topped with fresh jalapeños. The yakitori set, paired with a draft beer, was wonderfully marinated and full of flavor. My favorite dish was the mentaiko pasta; it was rich, creamy, and simply delicious. The beef sukiyaki had a comforting sweetness, and the yakiniku wagyu hot stone was a unique experience, letting you cook the tender beef to your liking. Overall, the food was fantastic, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. As for the cocktails--they were just okay.

    Tonkotsu Ramen
    Hana J.

    Great little restaurant located in Bushwick, where it can be hard to find Japanese food. All the food was fresh and tasty and decently priced which was great! The service was amazing and very attentive, making sure our table always had water and everything else we might have needed. The space isn't huge but it offers a nice chill and cozy vibe, great for a lunch of more relaxed dinner. I'd definitely recommend the ramen! The gyudon was good but nothing out of this world. I'll definitely be back when I'm in need of some tasty Japanese food!

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