Uzuki is a luxurious take on soba which honestly should have been kept simple. I ordered the hot Duck Shio Soba but there was a mix of too much flavors and ingredients which were slightly unnecessary. The ingredients themselves were fine but when put together it tasted odd - spicy, sour, salty. The duck was good but so expensive ($42) for only 6 pieces of meat. My friend ordered the cold salmon ikura and she liked how fresh the salmon were but also wished it was simpler. We did love the cocktails which barely had any alcohol taste and not bitter at all. read more

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TLDR: Tasty, no doubt about it. Unique soba-centric dishes from a soba master. Very interesting techniques and dish preparations, definitely on the pricier side. Decor is nice but the service needs a lot of work to match the price tag. I well dive into deep detail if you care to bore yourself or immerse yourself in some reading over a solo-dining experience. Picked this for a Friday date night. Decor was nice, we requested the counter seats but none were available - no big deal. Would the meal have been more enjoyable if we sat at the counter? Perhaps but we'll never know. Got one bottle of sake, the main chef's favorite as per the recommendation and one gluten-free soba beer. Sake was good, very floral - typically drink Junmai Daiginjo so this was Junmai, different. I have no issue processing gluten but was curious. Tasted like an IPA, maybe not quite as hoppy but yeah mostly IPA. Food. Three apps. Honkuzu Soba Neri Tofu. Very interesting. Way sweeter than what I was expecting, almost a mochi-like texture. Stringy, cheese pullish texture. Wasabi and scallions were nice to help cut through it but still found the flavors a bit odd. Red Tosaka Yuzu Salad. Basically a daikon seaweed salad with Yuzu, buckwheat sprouts to keep it on brand. Not particularly original but I enjoyed this the most out of all the apps. Grilled Soba Miso with Rich Dashi. Very rich, a lot of different flavors. The miso was quite pungent especially after being caramelized out. Think almost doenjang or Korean fermented bean paste. Crunchy soba seeds, nutty, a bit sweet. I feel like this would pair quite well with ice cream actually. So here's my issue with the service. Mind you - after ordering, it already sunk in that this will be a very expensive meal. This is a noodle specialty shop mind you. Three small apps, two noodles dishes, a bottle of sake and a beer. We are already at $212 before tax/tip. The mains were fired up earlier than I expected and while eating the appetizers. They arrived. The table I was seated at was quite small and they use large ceramics here to serve. Between the ice bucket for the sake, the water glasses, sake cups and the apps - there is not much real estate to work with. I had to basically pick up the seaweed salad and hold the bowl as I tried scarf it down quickly. Then my grilled miso (which was not finished yet) was already cleared and thrown into another discarded plate. I was asked if I was finished after the deed was already done. The awkardness clearly indicated I was not but alas, can't really squirt the milk back in the utters at this point. No apology, no offer to replace, etc. The tray holding our mains then basically began to make way on the table by effectively bulldozing the drink ware along with my mobile phone across the table. Literally just came back from Japan a week ago. For a super Japanese establishment at this price point, unheard of. I don't expect this to be a 1:1 experience to Tokyo but come on, we can do better than this. At this time, the tone of the meal is already ruined. Let's dig into the main dishes while still processing this service SNAFU. Duck Shio Soba. Duck prepared three ways, two slices of each. Confit, Japanese style and Peking. Great, all three flavors were quite tender maybe not as distinctive as I'd have liked but enjoyable. The yuzu helped brighten up the rich overnight broth. Noodles were good but not nearly as springy or chewy as I'd hoped for. Tasty but at $42 this dish better be. This is not a particularly large portion either. I wouldn't say it's much larger than an Ichiran bowl although I'm curious to the know the gram weight. Uni Ikura Tororo Soba. Cold dish, noodles were more pronounced on this one, these are also matcha noodles too. Uni was nice and sweet, some good larger size pieces. Soy sauce and wasabi on the side, nice salty salmon roe bubbles for pops of saltiness. The tororo (Japanese Mountain Yam) was strangely just rough chopped. As Peter C. indicated, this is typically whipped into this gooey texture that you can mix along with the dish or over rice. This was just rough-chopped (think fried rice dice), didn't taste seasoned and basically provided this starchy crunch to the dish, somewhere in between a yam and a daikon. Perhaps that's the point but I feel like there are probably other ingredients you could have accomplished this with. Enjoyable but again for $57 it damn well should be. By this point, kind of just wanted to get out. Bottom line, would I come back? Yes, I would - the flavors and the preparation is unique enough that it warrants a revisit. That revisit though won't be any time soon, I think they need to find their footing first especially on the service. This is Michelin-quality food, at Michelin-level prices but that designation typically comes with a standard of service that I feel Uzuki failed to meet. read more

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Loved every dish we ordered, thoughtful service and relaxing ambience. Authentic Japanese handmade Towari Soba (gluten free) is their specialty - our son had one with Salmon and Ikura, and he still asks for more even after that evening. Having enough lighting at each table was a huge plus for us so that we all enjoyed food with eyes as well. Will be back again! 各食材のこだわりが感じられ久々に本格的なお蕎麦を頂きました。とても美味しかったです。店内も非常に落ち着いた雰囲気で、天井が高かったせいか店内満席でも周りの声はあまり気になりませんでした。店内で使われてるお皿などはオーナーの手作りとの事で盛り付けを含め素晴らしいパフォーマンスでした。 read more

Uzuki - Interior - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Found out they open for lunch now and I'm so excited to come try it. Duck soba is so delicious pairing with the soba cha. The bowl they are using for soba and all pottery they are using is a piece of art. It's so beautiful! Soba Galette is very interesting to try too. Love the Japanese design with modern touch. The service is great too! Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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The ambiance was very comfortable and spacious, providing an elegant dining experience. The service was very attuned and quick, where they gave my wife napkins without us asking when she saw us pull out some of our own, which demonstrates amazing consideration and observational skills! The tofu appetizer was delicious, balancing perfectly between its sweetness and its cream-like texture, with a hint of nuttiness as well; highly recommend trying the appetizer! The yuzu soda had great initial yuzu flavors, but the aftertaste was very diluted and watery, which was unfortunate. Now for the main stars of the show. I ordered the black truffle yakuzen curry soba which came with a good and rich curry broth. However, the duck pieces in the dish were very shredded (as you can see in the photo) which didn't provide a good bite to it and was easily overpowered by everything else that was going on. The black truffle didn't add much to the dish and you couldn't really taste the truffle over the curry. Overall it was a decent dish but definitely not worth its high price tag. My wife got the deluxe sashimi soba and it was incredibly fresh and refreshing! Chef Shuichi definitely ensured to get the freshest of ingredients and it shows! The uni had no bitter aftertaste and the coldness of the dish added to its incredibly refreshing flavor profile! Highly recommend the deluxe over the black truffle duck soba. Overall this was a great dining experience despite the few misses. The highlight was definitely the tofu and the deluxe sashimi soba! Chef Shuichi Kotani was very friendly and provided us with some information regarding the concept of his restaurant and the utilization of buckwheat in his creations. Definitely a pleasurable experience and will be back to try their other selections. Thank you for reading and best of luck! (: read more

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I really wanted to like this place but it was extremely disappointing. First I was shocked how expensive those soba noodles are. BUT!! Remember, I had high hopes so I didn't mind paying for it. We ordered tofu, gomaae and kinpira for appetizers. By far the tofu was the best dish that they have in this restaurant. Gomaae was nothing special, but kinpira was so raw to the point, I wanted to go into the kitchen and recook it myself! I still had high hopes left for the main dish which I ordered black truffle curry yakuzen soba. Biggest mistake. Curry was so overwhelmingly powerful to the point, after the first bite, I didn't even notice truffle flavor any longer. Their towari soba(I don't know why they call it "towari", it's actually called "jyuwari" in Japan) just died in curry flavor too. And it was $58 for this bowl of soba. I was expecting perfection. My friends ordered salmon ikura soba $36, did not taste dashi(umami) at all, another one ordered duck shio soba $42, nothing special. Unfortunately, we'll never go back. read more

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The new soba spot in Greenpoint from a soba master serving gluten free buckwheat noodles. Probably don't be silly like me, ordering the $72 Deluxe Sashimi Bowl, and just get one of the more reasonable ones, for $30 - $40. The Sashimi one was great, but it's more like eating a chirashi bowl with soba noodles underneath a ton of fish instead of rice. The food here is excellent though, so give it a shot - there are a few seats at the bar to watch them at work as well as some tables in the dining room. read more

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Chef Shuichi Kotani was a joy to speak with, his passion for his craft speaks through his food and restaurant. An inspiring meal that warmed both the spirit and heart. Chef crafts each bowl by hand, such an intimate and special experience! read more

Uzuki - Unagi Eel Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Beautiful soba restaurant featuring some of the most unique, handmade bowls I've ever seen! Definitely a pricier spot - but worth a visit. Came here with a friend and ordered the salmon ikura and duck shio soba. They're known for their duck soba but I opted for the salmon since I don't usually like duck...but I actually ended up trying the broth and liking it so much that I took some broth from my friend's and mixed my noodles in them! The staff is also incredibly accommodating and attentive. Would recommend this place if you're in the area and looking for fresh soba noodles! read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We came here yesterday to celebrate our anniversary and had an incredible lunch. Experiencing handmade soba was such a treat. The restaurant has an open industrial vibe to it, and you can walk to the other side of the restaurant where they hold classes/events. It was so nice seeing the owner arranging flowers up in the front during service. We ordered: * Naganasu Premium Dashi ($8.00) * Deluxe Sashimi Soba ($72.00) * Duck Shio Soba ($42.00) * Uzuki Kakigori Shaved Ice ($21.00) Summer time only Total came out to $155, but with tip it came out to $186. The food was delicious. You definitely won't feel like you're missing out if you pick a hot or cold soba dish. If you are iffy about okra but love eggplant, you will enjoy the Naganasu appetizer. The eggplant was silky, the okra wasn't slimy, and the buckwheat seeds provide a great bite texture. The sashimi in the deluxe sashimi soba was fresh and every piece went perfectly well with the matcha soba (absolutely stunning, the matcha flavor was so fragrant and delicious) and broth. The broth was very clean tasting, especially paired with the wasabi and homemade sauce. And I can see why the duck shio soba is the signature dish here. You have duck prepared 3 different ways to perfection (melt in your mouth tender) so your broth is super savory and umami but there's fresh yuzu that cuts the fat and makes it insanely refreshing. To top things off the seasonal summer dessert was delicious. The fried matcha soba was crunchy and addicting, along with the soba ice cream (perf not too sweet). Our only qualm is that the bowl was a little awkward to eat out of when you're trying to mix everything together. But so refreshing on a hot summer day. Service here was great -- staff were very friendly and we appreciate how each dish was explained to us while being served. We even had the owner approach our table and have a conversation with us. They truly put hospitality on the top of the list. If you're ever in Greenpoint, Uzuki is an absolute must visit. read more

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One of the better sobas I've had! Wouldn't necessarily go back given price point but it's quite good and worth trying once read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ate here 4 times at this point and every time they consistently wow us. The owner has always been present when we're there and he makes an effort to go to each table and talk to his patrons, explaining why he chose to center his whole menu on soba. Turns out, he makes the bowls you eat out of! I normally am not a fan of soba but this restaurant is the best soba I've ever had and will continue to eat at. The service is great and attentive. And above all, the decor is perfect. The interior design is unique, minimalistic and somehow, with the tall ceilings, sound doesnt travel so even if it's packed, you can still hear the person sitting across from you. Our favorite soba is the duck soba and the uni soba. I wanted to gatekeep this place but given it's literally located on a residential street, I would like to tell more people about how great this restaurant is! Their desserts are also phenomenal: shiso sorbet and the matcha ice cream (but not quite ;) give it a try) read more

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The ambiance is very nice and the decor is amazing. I loved that each dish came with a unique handmade ceramic. But the food was not good. I had the salmon ikura cold soba & the noodles were very hard, and the broth was bland. My friend had the duck soba and the pieces of duck were very chewy and tough. I thought the prices were way too high for what it was. The only saving grace was that the owner was very friendly and spent time speaking with us. read more

This is one of the best soba places I've ever been too! We made a reservation for 2 on a Saturday evening. It's hard to get in as a walk-in so I highly recommend making the reservation in advance. They have a lot of small tables for parties of 2. It's a very good date spot with a unique aesthetic. Dishes were served in these beautifully-designed bowls that were perfect for the vibe of the restaurant. We got the Honkuzu soba neri tofu, salmon ikura soba, and duck soba. The neri tofu has an interesting mochi-like texture and this subtle sweetness to it. It was probably my favorite dish of the night despite being so simple. I found the salmon ikura soba to be so refreshing. It had a good amount of salmon sashimi and soba noodles. My partner had the duck soba, which is served warm. Generally, this was also a filling dish and my partner liked it, but it wasn't amazing in his opinion. I personally prefer cold soba dishes and recommend getting a soba dish with sashimi pieces instead. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and I would come back for the honkuzu soba neri tofu! read more

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4.5 stars, and rounding up - obviously the food was excellent, but hard to justify at the price point; but great ambience with super high ceilings that give a really airy and carefree vibe to the meal. Not to mention, bonus points for all the artistry behind the food (and the dish ware, each one handmade by the soba master!) Must gets- soba tofu (homemade and such an incredible mochi-like texture. also tastes really nutty and earthy). The sticky vegetables is like a nutty, lettuce-free salad with a slight stickiness from the okra. the eggplant and okra dish was light and clean, but I actually wish it had more flavor- perhaps more soy sauce or dashi. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to get both of these dishes which had overlapping flavor profiles. For entrees, we each got our own bowl of soba, and the highlights were definitely the hot duck shio (such a rich yet clean broth), the hot vegan truffle soba (great for mushroom lovers- the truffle did not overwhelm and also, how did they pack so much flavor into the mushroom??), and the cold salmon ikura soba (buttery salmon sashimi on top of matcha soba, with a beautiful cold dashi and lots of cool looking seaweed). Of the three sobas, only the salmon one had the matcha soba, while the other bowls were towari soba. Honestly, I think the cold soba dish highlighted the soba the best, and the soba has the best texture in the cold vs the hot. You must finish off the meal with the soba ice cream, which also tastes homemade and had a lovely "sticky" texture and nutty and warm flavor. All in, bring someone you want to impress here, but don't plan to make this your weekly tradition, since Uzuki is definitely on the pricier side. Still, I think the experience is worth it and the amount of thought and mastery put into the food makes for a wonderful experience. read more

The restaurant has a traditional Japanese layout, offering an immersive dining experience. I was seated at the high top table & it was very fascinating to see the food being prepared before my eyes. I ordered the plum sake $14 and paired it with salmon ikura soba $36. The sake was slightly underwhelming in portion size. The salmon ikura soba was delicious & showcased fresh, flavorful salmon atop of soba noodles. The dish blended well with the vegetables and the dashi broth, giving it a refreshing and earthy taste. read more

Uzuki - Plum sake - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Normally I wouldn't slam a new place, but Uzuki has hyped itself to high heavens with prices to match. For these prices, you had better deliver. This wasn't just one of those mid, expensive New York dining experiences that you leave feeling dissatisfied - this place is a train wreck. I get the feeling they were forced to open before they were ready. They bill themselves as an omakase soba restaurant, but there is no omakase option on the menu. The bar area is unfinished and so is the area behind the main dining room. The service is pitiful and amateurish. Not only was it obvious that some of the servers didn't know the most basic tenets of hospitality, none of them knew anything about soba, the menu or Japanese food in general. They didn't know which soba dishes were hot or cold - we got different answers from two different servers. They pronounced common Japanese menu items incorrectly. Goma ae was Goma A. When they brought my ume shio soba to the table, they pronounced it umi (which means ocean, haha), but we all thought they were saying uni. Very confusing and disappointing. The lauded ceramics are amateurish at best, lumpy, badly finished, poorly glazed, and just plain ugly for the most part. The drink list is terrible. One terrible gluten free beer called Glutenberg and just a few sake choices - that's it. The cheapest sake is awful. The menu is odd, for a high end soba restaurant. Arguably the best way to both highlight and enjoy high quality soba is zarusoba, where you dip chilled soba into sauce. They didn't have any zarusoba on the menu. And one of the dishes was sashimi soba, which just isn't a thing. My Japanese friend was horrified that this was on the menu. We ordered every appetizer. Nearly all were mushy and overcooked, strangely sweet, and except for the sweetness, generally lacking any flavor including that of the primary ingredient - save for the tolerable gomaae and kinpira. We ate most of them regardless but no one touched the listless seaweed daikon salad after one bite. The soba crackers were like prison food - hard dry tasteless triskets - but these qualities made it useful for scooping up the cloying soba yakimiso. The homemade tofu also didn't get finished - everyone took a little bit and then left this sweet thing on the table. Any passable St Marks izakaya would be better for appetizers than this place. You'd think a high end soba restaurant would take the utmost care with their extremely expensive Towari 100% buckwheat soba, but nope, all 3 of the hot sobas we ordered were mushy, with no springiness at all - possibly the worst I've had - and beyond unforgivable at the price point. The cold matcha soba tororo actually had some texture, but the $57 (!) dish was delivered to the table without its dashi (!), and it took 3 successive humans to even understand that there was a problem. They didn't remove the dish or remake it - they brought dashi to the table and poured it in. And tororo is the name that is given to yamaimo (mountain yam) when it is whipped into a mucilaginous paste - it's a very common soba dish. But the tororo at Uzuki was served roughly chopped, completely changing the nature of the dish. It's hard to fathom the thought process behind this choice. The room is gorgeous though. The designer did an amazing job. read more

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Admittedly, the prices are expensive for what it is worth. But as i understand, both the Soba and Ceramics are hand made. In house. Despite being expensive, fresh made Soba alongside custom made ceramics was well worth the visit. Additionally speaking, "Dashi Okume" (a speciality shop) is right next door. Overall? Cool As F^#k! read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Japanese soba restaurant Uzuki is one of the best meals I've had so far in 2024, and I love the little personal touches in the decor as well. Service is attentive. Small bites (and def small) are ~$11, soba ranges from ~$26-58 (good portion size), and desserts are ~$10 Here's what we got! - Grilled Soba Miso with Rich Dashi  a pretty unusual texture (grainy?), but super umami and tasty. Pretty small. - Uni Ikura Tororo Soba  controversial opinion... but I don't uni BUT my friend almost cried eating this so if you like uni you'll love - Duck Shio Soba  I LOVE DUCK AND IF YOU LOVE DUCK YOU'LL LOVE THIS - Soba Ice Cream  in the running for one of the best desserts I've had so far in 2024. light & creamy. Follow me on Insta & Tiktok @yenainhales for more places to inhale food & drinksies! read more

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A cozy Japanese soba eatery in Greenpoint. I came on a Thursday for dinner with friends and I did make reservations but they did have a bunch of tables so walk-ins probably work great too. Their soba is made with 100% buckwheat and is gluten free. They have the cutest dishware and tableware, a lot of the stuff seems handmade- they even had unfired clay pieces in the front of the restaurant as we walked in! I tried the Ume Shio Soba which is probably one of the most basic ones, a simple hot soba with a yummy broth. If you're opting for a more flavor bursting dinner, the Towari Soba (cold) was also really good and tasted super umami. If you're a salmon or duck lover, there's also a soba for you. We did get extra noodles which cost $8, it's extra cooked noodles and you can add it to your original bowl. For dessert we got the Soba Kanten and the Soba Ice Cream- half of my party was team ice cream and the other half was team kanten. The soba ice cream has a really nice sweet nutty (buckwheat?) taste and I personally loved the Soba Ice Cream the best. The kanten comes with 2 jelly balls, and molasses and soy bean powder as toppings. Come Again? Yes- when I'm not making soba at home! I felt like it was a tad pricey- I wasn't blown away but the soba was delicious and the ambiance is great! read more

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Very cool ambiance, and super flavorful soba noodle bowls. Would definitely come back again for a nice meal. read more

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Delicious, indulgent soba in rich duck broth with plum paste - my only wish is that the broth came out piping hot, not warm. There was great depth and flavor, but was it worth the price tag? For a whopping ~$50 lunch for entree + one app split with my party, I am glad I have tried it but will likely return to raku to get my noodle fix. The homemade tofu however... this was a revelation and I will think about it for a long time. Sweet, savory, texture is somewhat like mochi, and pairs so well with wasabi! read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ugh pure joy! A beautiful orchestra of quality fish, excellent soba, and attentive team. Love that the owner is around and is incredibly personable. Would love to come back for a more intimate evening! read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I visited Uzuki the first week they opened! I thought the restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and loved the concept of the restaurant and the celebration of buckwheat. I tried the buckwheat tea, chips, cold noodle salad, and the ice cream. The cold noodle salad exceeded my expectations and was probably my favorite thing I tried. There are limited vegetarian options but everything I tried was delicious. Service was kind and we even learned that pottery at the restaurant was made by the owner. This restaurant is definitely on the pricier side but definitely enjoyed my meal and would return for a special occasion read more

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I was pleasantly surprised eating here, tonight marks my 4th visit. If it was closer to where I live I'd go more often. I leave full and not tired. The soba is perfectly textured and the flavors are balanced. Different than any soba I've had in the past, and far superior. The Chef is also very gracious and appreciates his customers. I recommend everyone try this restaurant once. read more

Uzuki - Uni Ikura Soba - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delectable. The food is subtle yet anything but simple, incredibly complex and nuanced and fills you but doesn't leave you stuffed. The ambiance is reserved but treasured, and is quiet and relaxing. The service is fantastic, and the chef/owner is so friendly and charming. He also makes all of the ceramics as well, which look like something found in the depths of the ocean hewn from ancient coral. Could not recommend for a better body soothing and satiating experience! read more

Amazing food, service and ambiance. Dick soba noodles amazing! Owner super polite and caring. Highly recommend

You have to eat here! A truly great dining experience and had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and having a conversation with Chef. His inner beauty and wisdom are understood more deeply after eating his food. Everything is GLUTEN FREE. Best soba I've ever had and made with love. Delicious deserts and my personal fave was the tofu - WOW! You feel and taste as if you were eating homegrown fresh food. Also, the space is epic Brooklyn with the coolest Japanese vibe. read more

Wonderful ambience, food, and everything. We had the matcha soba topped with uni and ikura and a warm soba with seared duck breast and soup, and loved both of them. The special appetizer tofu should not be missed as well. read more

This place deserves every star in the books - seriously the most extraordinary experience in one restaurant. Food is fantastic - sashimi is high quality and noodles are delightfully handmade. Coming from a picky person, I initially didn't want to try the tofu or the root vegetables but they turned out to be the favorite dishes of the night which says a lot about this place. The owner not only handcrafts the amazing noodles but also handcrafts all of the pottery throughout the entire restaurant in a studio in the back - each piece is uniquely beautiful. read more

New soba spot that opened up just last week! Got the duck (warm) and salmon ikura (cold) soba. The duck was a personal favorite- the broth was perfect for a gloomy day. read more

Uzuki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It was great place to relax and eat great real SOBA. All staff are very friendly and professional worker. You should go there.

FANTASTIC food. So fresh and interesting. Beautiful preparation and healthy! The restaurant itself is stunning as well.