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    4.5 (66 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Japanese tacos, Mentaiko Pasta
    Melissa H.

    I booked a reservation for two at noon for the same night and it was really easy to do on the Resy app or by calling in when they were open. When we got there our table was ready and the waitress was quick to take our order. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time too. We really loved everything we ate and the drinks were great too. I got the sparkling basil lemonade and I was so glad that it wasn't overly sugary. It was perfect to pair with the food we were eating. I would highly recommend ordering the pasta, the Japanese tacos, and the tuna crispy rice! I don't live super close to this restaurant but I will definitely be coming back!

    Chashudon
    Miranda M.

    My friend brought my boyfriend and I here one weeknight, as we've all been trying to go out to eat in our neighborhoods more and we had such a great time. The restaurant is small yet very aesthetic. We were seated at a back table upon arrival and ordered our drinks. My friend got an absolutely delicious yuzu sake, and I got the Bushwick Bay and a Diet Coke. My drink was a lot fruitier than I had hoped but was still so so good, and his sake was probably some of the best sake I've had in a while. To start we shared Japanese tacos. I'm fairly critical of fusion based dishes, as I feel like oftentimes they're more hype than anything, but these were fantastically crunchy and savory. We also all shared the Tri Set, giving us all the opportunity to try 3-4 types of their sushi - all were great. I then had the Miyazaki A5 Hot Stone wagyu steak. I haven't cooked my own Wagyu in a while so I forgot how quickly the process is but it was delicious. Be careful though, the stone is HOT. This was soo good and very melt in your mouth. My friend had the Tonkotsu ramen which she enjoyed and left enough for a to-go container for herself. My partner had the Chashudon, which included super tender pork belly and left satisfied with his choice as well. He also had a beer with this. (They have a really good drink selection here overall) We all ended our meal with a shared pot of green tea and left with our wallets empty, but our bellies full. 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.

    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!

    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.

    Jennifer N.

    Tora is a cute place for japanese food in bushwick! My friends and I enjoyed the food and the portions are quite generous considering the price. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The only reason I docked a star was because its really hard to hear each other talk, the music was loud and the sound doesn't travel well with all the concrete in the restaurant. You basically have to shout to hear each other. I'd recommend consulting a sound engineer or looking into better sound proofing materials and/or lowering the music.

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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

    Wagyu Ramen  Mentaiko Pasta
    Dai F.

    My friends and I sat for an early dinner on a Monday might I add. I must say everything was superior from the customer service to the food. I must say everything was cooked to perfection, I enjoyed the Wagyu ramen & the short rib skewer. Not only was the staff attentive but truly kind, we enjoyed our meal & looking forward to coming back. Tora offers a very intimate & calming setting.

    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!

    Sushi Sashimi plate
    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!

    The matcha cocktail was amazing. I got the corn ribs without Parmesan and they were so so good. The pumpkin roll was also great. Vegans welcome

    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.

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    10/10 no notes!!! Food was excellent. Servers were knowledgeable. Cocktails were fantastic. Will be back.

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