Came on a Saturday afternoon…read more Love the decor and the katana sword when you first walk in. We got seated immediately. We ordered the crunchy cabbage, marinated cucumber, crispy garlic potatoes, mushroom Tempera, a variety of skewers including the washugyu & shishito and scallop bacon and pumpkin (you can choose fried or grilled, I chose grilled styled) and the champon noodle bowl. The food comes out very fast. The cucumber was alright though I was not a fan of the WakuWaku sauce overly sweet. The cabbage was delicious but lacked flavor. Huge portion though. Then came out the skewers. The pumpkin was cold. I wasn't a fan of the washugyu & shishito one. And the scallop bacon was just eh, didn't really notice the bacon on it. Everything tempera one were my favorite. I loved the potato tempera it was perfectly fried. Esp. with the spicy miso sauce, it was fire, I was dipping everything in it. And the mushroom was even better. Enoki mushroom was delicious. Careful with the chicken karaage it comes out HOT. Massive pieces so good and juicy. Great portion. The noodle bowl is bigger than your head so I advise to only get one if you're sharing portions. I like the flavor of the soup, very soothing. Good collagen boost too! Lots of seafood in it. Perfect soup for a cold rainy day like we experienced. Theres miso cod was good but have had better. Honestly everything was good. I would just not get the cucumber dish and the skewers we ordered next time. They have some also have tatami rooms if you want more of a traditional Japanese style like restaurant. Overall, good experience. I would come back and try the tatami experience just with avoid a few dishes.

Friends wanted to try a new place for her birthday. She picked this place because the overall…read moresetting was her thing. She requested the tatami mat sitting area. We were told it's a $30 service charge for the room and a required 20% tip. It was not busy during that time of day so I don't get the huge service charge and tip. But that's what she wanted, that's what she got. Service- Very pleasant staff. Greeted nicely and has a lot of patience because we very indecisive about food. Food- I honestly thought the menu would be a lot bigger. But it's not. It's not over complicated. Simple but not enough to my liking. Was told that they don't have noodles. Surprised considering that Japanese people have rice and noodles as a staple. Then again, the entire Japanese village has noodles. This place is okay. Maybe once is good enough for us.

Probably the second best stall within Japan Village: Obentoyasan is know for its onigiri/Japanese…read morerice balls. Located inside the first floor next to Sunrise Market, the ambiance can get chaotic during festival times and weekends. Sometimes you can catch them making a fresh one for you, but beware the rice is going to be too hot for your hands to hold. Lots of filling options. Good price for something very quick and convenient. I haven't tried their bentos and sushi so cannot say. I'd vouch for their rice balls.

If you are looking for something quick, Obentoyasan is definitely very fast for a snack. They…read moreprimarily have bento boxes and onigiri and they are priced very fairly. It's served fresh as you see many staff members making it on the spot for you; just to show that when you get it, it's actually hot! I don't really have much to say as I was in line for maybe five minutes, placed my order and then waited not too long for my onigiri to be delivered to my hands, pipping hot. If anything, I don't mind it being hot but just used to onigiri being hot. Generally they are cold at convince stores but that's not the case here. I think this is a great place to check out in Japan Village. The best part of all? It's right next door to the convince mart, and many other stalls if you wanted to go on a food sprawl!

Delicious shaved ice and mochi ice cream. The hojicha was so rich and the thin mochi dough they put…read moreon top was just the right amount. The shaved ice is fluffy and the flavors are amazing! Pricey but great quality.

I saw that they added new items on their menu and decided to try their Awa Hojicha and the…read moreSparkling Yuzu Float. The Awa Hojicha was more like a dessert rather than a drink and it was also served with a spoon. The foam was firm and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness while the hojicha flavor still came through. The kanten jelly added more texture with subtle tea flavor and was actually my favorite part. The Sparkling Yuzu Float was super refreshing, especially paired with the vanilla ice cream. It wasn't overly sweet, and the carbonation gave it a light, crisp finish that made it perfect for a hot summer day. I would happily return for these 2 drinks in the future.

Whenever I'm craving Japanese food, I always come here! They have a great selection of Japanese…read morefood and products, and you can even enjoy drinks at the food court, which is always fun haha. I really like this place! They also sometimes have events on the outdoor terrace. It was especially lively and fun during the World Cup! I'm already looking forward to the next event!

Veryyyyy crowded on a Saturday !! But didn't help that there was a harajuku market AND a furry…read moremeetup the day we decided to go. Sushi is AMAZING and cheap though! Lots of outside space to sit and eat on a nice day!

Lunch spot convenient for those who work in or near the Brooklyn Army Terminal or who take the…read morenearby ferry spot. It's a small restaurant with about eight seats. It's located close to a lobby with more seating plus there is ample spots outside to eat at if the weather is permitting. If I worked in the complex, then this would definitely be one of my go tos. I wish my office buildings had a spot like this. We came late in the day, so all the daily specials were sold out except for the fried chicken sandwich. Solid sandwich with crispy chicken and plenty of slaw to balance it out. It was served on white bread which was just the right thickness to hold everything together with diminishing the flavor of every bite. We also had a spicy tuna roll and a salmon & avocado roll. Aggressively seasoned rice which I liked. Interesting flavor coming through from the nori used in the rolls. I should have asked what they use. Staff was super friendly. Seemed like there were many regulars. They made a point to say hello and good bye to everyone. Great atmosphere here.

It is a little confusing finding Momo Test Kitchen because if you drive google maps directs you to…read morethe parking lot in the back. Good thing we ran into someone who directed us to where the front of the building was. I don't come to this area of Brooklyn often, so I wanted to order everything I was interested in. I like how everything is made fresh, and portion size was good for the price. I got take out and it was a long trek home, so I took a bite out of each item at pick-up so that I could give a fair review.: Chicken Katsu Sando ($9.50) - Fried chicken was moist, white milk bread was fluffy, but I wish there was a little more tonkatsu sauce for each bite. Tamago Sando ($9) - This was my favorite item. I enjoyed the creamy chunks and the whole egg sliced in half. Eggs were not over cooked. Great balance and good flavor. White milk bread was fluffy. Tuna Mayo ($3.50) - The cooked tuna and mayo was flavorful and there is a decent amount of filling inside, but I still have my other go to place for onigiris. You have to eat this one quickly because the nori will lose the crunch since it's directly touching the rice. Eel avocado roll ($7) - I enjoyed their BBQ eel sauce, but the portion size of the eel was significantly smaller than that of the other 2 rolls. Spicy Tuna Roll ($7) - Spicy tuna was fresh and flavorful. I preferred this over the salmon avocado roll. Salmon Avocado Roll ($7) - Salmon was fresh and portion was good, but the salmon did lack the slight sweetness I enjoy from high quality raw salmon. The sushi rice for all 2 rolls was nicely made as well. There was not too much vinegar, so it did not mask the natural taste of the fish. Complemented well.

A neighborhood spot with great quality Japanese food. We tried the katsudon and the mazemen (from…read morethe 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!

Came here for dinner yesterday and I am happy to say I am a fan. Service was fast and efficient…read more 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.

Ramen Setagaya might not be the best ramen spot but it has it's impact being in the area for so…read morelong. On the far left corner in Japan Village lies a ramen stall where you can order your food and sit at one of the nearby tables to dine in. The only downside is there are limited amount of seats at the counter and tables that are generally reserved for people eating. For a quick bite, you might have better luck at another place as this place does get packed. My visit, I think I was fortunate to have found a spot because my ramen bowl took a bit of time to make. For my bowl, I got the Black Garlic Tonkotsu DX. It consisted of four pieces of Chashu Pork, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Bean Sprouts, Cabbages, and Egg. A very simple dish but when executed right it is delicious. This was very flavorful after the first sip, I think it may be a tad salty ( as with much ramens ) but I enjoyed slurping down noodles and enjoying everything else in the bowl. I would say check this place out after a long day of shopping/visiting the rest of Japan Village. This bowl put me to sleep on my way back to my own state when I took the train ride home!

Black garlic ramen was so flavorful and the noodles and pork were incredible. Great value, super…read morefresh. Service was very good. We also tried the fried shrimp bao. Vibes of Japan Village is busy but everyone is happy to be trying so many delicious foods. There are tables around that were not very clean, low tops and bar height.

Came here with my bestie and you would need a reservation in order to get in…read more Everything was fresh and I personally loved their toro and uni the most! Service is very attentive and they do tell you full on detail about each dish that they serve. Ambiance- very vibey and has a different feel from most of the other manhattan omakase restaurants. Overall, would come here again!

I tried to walk in at 6pm. The restaurant was completely empty with no customers, but I was turned…read moreaway because apparently they were booked the entire night. Right. I was sent an insulting message by Jeff Y, the owner/chef, after posting this review. So they try to intimidate their reviewers.

Nothing too fancy but a simple Japanese restaurant. I love the options available in their menu. I…read morelike their appetizers like the to Date Pancake(Okonomiyaki) and Ikamaru BBQ Squid. There isn't much good Japanese restaurant in the area. It's also very affordable. Dine in, the service is pretty good and take out, the food is prepared pretty quickly.

Came for lunch after a facial as I had some time to kill before my massage and gyn appointment…read more Wanted to try something different from my first visit here. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon for lunch. Decided on a sushi for appetizer and a rice don bowl for meal. Lunch special had any 2 rolls for $8.95 and they have a spicy scallops roll. It turn out to be a California roll with chopped spicy scallops on top. If I knew, I would not have gotten it as I imagine a spicy tuna roll but with scallops. I don't normally get California roll (not basic) because I also don't know what imitatation crab Kani stick product they are using as I have a crustacean allergy. Some Kani stick is purely fish and some have crab extract in it which I can't have. I wish there menu had more details/informations but most sushi places don't list what is in the rolls and expect you to know it or Google it. But for people with allergies (yes, I know, why eat sushi if I have a crustacean allergy but there are other options for me), we would love to know what is in the dish. Ordered: 2 rolls for $8.95: eel avocado & spicy scallop rolls and a Salmon Eel Don. Lots of rice for don and good portion fish. Zoomed in photo of the spicy scallop sushi showed it was California roll with the chopped spicy scallops on top. Overall, enjoyed my lunch. Would definitely come back to try other dons and noodles.

This place has been one of my favorite meals in the city despite the price, which is a bit much for…read morenoodles. It was an easy four star. However, on recent visits there was a marked drop in quality. Today I got soba that was bizarrely cut short with fried tofu that was almost sour. A one or two star meal that I am giving three cause it's usually better. I am going to give them one more chance. I have good memories here.

Love their udon soooo much that I want to buy it for home. You do too? Well, great news! They sell…read moreit at Sunrise market located across from this food stand. Bad news!- seems to always be sold out and not restock as often. Every time I go to buy, I never see it I ordered Curry udon and added beef (first time adding beef) and they gave lots of beef and I actually missed the veggies! Nor ally have chunks of potatoes and carrots. I got one large potato only. Added extra spice (togarashi) powder to my curry. Yum! The beef curry udon is my new favorite!