Found this spot on Grubhub so decided to give it a try. Ordered the pork bun, which was great! Bun nice and soft and pork is not too fatty with great flavor, regreted not ordering another one! Also ordered the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura bento box. I was a bit dissapointed that it didnt come with shishito peppers that it said in the description. The tempura was a nice portion and i enjoyed the spring roll. The shrimp tempura roll was ok. Will definately be ordering pork buns again! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Spicy "Chashu" Pork Bun - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very cute dinner spot with authentic Japanese feel. The food was delish! Eel avocado roll was one of the best I've had and I don't even know why. Karaage was so good with the sauce. Vegetable udon packed flavor. Tonkatsu ramen was a little salty for my taste. Matcha panna cotta was yummy too but wish the portion was bigger. Outdoor seating is heated which is just the cherry on top for the cold winter months :) would definitely come again. read more

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Takeout review: great customer service and variety of authentic Japanese foods. As a Japanese person in BK, it's been a relief to see the variety of restaurants with more homestyle foods outside of the trendy ramen and sushi. This restaurant also does a great job of having holiday meals and dishes like Osechi for New Years and Ehomaki for Setsubun -- things you can't find at most Japanese restaurants in the city. This helps w/ my homesickness for Japan during the pandemic :) The sashimi and fish they use is very fresh and tasty. The fried food they make doesn't give you any yucky feeling after eating. And their menu is so long there is an option for everyone in the family. They also have sake available which is an added plus. The outdoor dining they've set up seems warm with heated lamps and covering. Highly recommend!! read more

Nice cozy Japanese restaurant in downtown Brooklyn. Good value for money. They have matcha IPA and Asahi tap. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Beef Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. This was one of the last places I dined right before the COVID lockdowns in NYC and brings me so much joy to see that they survived the pandemic closures. Came here for lunch with family in celebration of my mom's birthday and everything was perfect. We got the lunch bentos and it's hard to believe the quality, variety and presentation of the dishes for such a low price. I got the sashimi box and was extremely pleased with my meal, and can tell you that the grilled yellowtail collar and shrimp & vegetable tempura were hits as well. It is said that you can tell the quality of a Japanese restaurant by their miso soup, and the minute you taste the first drop, you know that is the case here. The level of service you get from the staff matches the quality of food you will find here (i.e. it's extremely good). The COVID-safe outdoor dining setup is excellent too. There is a covering to protect diners from the elements and heat lamps for the cooler days and nights, but otherwise everything is open air. Staff all wear masks and tables are well spaced. Wheelchair access: there are two entrances to the outdoor patio, one that is barrier free and another with a small threshold. Indoors is barrier free. The restroom is on street level and has a grab bar. read more

Gathering luncheon with family. Nice Japanese restaurant to meet up. Items are so creative and tasty. My family like what we ordered. Grilled Salmon neck, special lunch set with fried fish and oysters, special lunch udon noodles, bento box with grilled salmon, appetizer of lotus and shrimp tempura. They are made amazing! read more

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BEAUTIFUL setting and Gorgeous food! What a treat! Atmosphere: From the outside the place is unassuming. The inside however gives a clean and relaxing vibe. The space between tables along with the minimalist nature decor really made the atmosphere feel as though you're in a different world. No yelling over other people! Food: Salmon Bento Box: Complete with bite sized sampling of appetizers. Beautiful presentation. The salmon was absolutely perfect. I love crispy skin and it was crisped to perfect. The salmon had that nice richness you hope to find in good quality tuna. Overall: The place became more packed as the night went on. I would love to try the omakase next time. They were competitively priced and the service was spot on! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Grilled Salmon Marinated with Saikyo Miso Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was really excited to try this restaurant after reading the menu and seeing all of the positive reviews. It was very easy to make a reservation through Resy, and I came for dinner with a friend on a Sunday. First, the restaurant is overwhelmed by their takeout business. It took awhile to get someone's attention as they all were running around with takeout orders from the kitchen. I thought they were spread thinly by the number of tables, but it turns out, this is just plain bad service. I sat with my friend for a noticeably long time waiting for water and menus after we finally had our presence and the reservation acknowledged. Our table was in the very center of the room and was not pleasant at all. Once we were served water, the waitstaff person did not come around again to refill our glasses even though it was a warm day with the restaurant completely open to the outside. I ordered the Wasan sushi which came with a miso soup, and my friend had the beef teriyaki. In the time it took our order to arrive, several other parties came and went. It was obvious that as people of color, we were being treated with a dismissive attitude and overt lack of care. Even when the restaurant was just about empty, we were still overlooked. At one point, my friend tried to gain the waitstaff person's attention and was blatantly ignored. The Wasan sushi selection was very good for the price, and the beef teriyaki was tender and agreeable. This is not a good enough reason to endure such a sorry excuse for service. The waitstaff person brought over the check before we were ready (we wanted to order the green tea panna cotta), and then did not bring the check until we stood next to the counter in the back to get it. The green tea panna cotta was interesting, but take a hard pass if you're considering. We don't like things that are toooooooo sweet, but this was just as about as bland as cornmeal. Judging by the fawning treatment and service that other tables received, this is probably a common occurrence here, but perhaps it's been underreported. I would not return, and Wasan is probably glad! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - The green tea panna cotta from your worst nightmare... - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My daughter and I come here after a morning of fun at Dave and Busters. She's 6 years old and has learned to appreciate sushi. So we order the 2 roll sushi for her with the soup and she loves it. Usually for lunch on the weekend, if you can get here early, its not as busy but it does get busy during prime lunch time and food service takes some time here. They do try to provide the soup/salad first but the main dish does take awhile. We order various sushi, boxes and the food is very good all the time with good quality fish. This will always be my go to place for my daughter and I when we are in the neighborhood. read more

I found this hidden gem on a weekday and I'm glad I stumbled upon it. I went on a Monday which was the first day of only outdoor seating and the restaurant was already able to build its outdoor area with several tables separated and had a heater for each table! I ordered their garlic chicken spring roll to start with and had their prefix nabe it came with beef, tofu, pumpkin, meatballs and small clams. It doesn't come with rice and if you want extra toppings they're about a $1 each and noodles are an extra $3. I would definitely come back to show more support especially since they have a wonderful outdoor area. Pro tip: They have an excellent lunch menu running from 11:30-4 pm! read more

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Covid-era review: Spectacular. We sat "outside" in a somewhat sealed area that featured a couple overhead heaters. Although it was 39F, we dressed fairly warm and were comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it even at this temperature. We split one sushi set and one sashimi set; both were excellent. We also had the agedashi tofu (very creamy tofu) and hot sake. Wasan punches above its weight. For the price, it is now second to none in South Brooklyn. P.S. This is my go to restaurant for New Year's Day osechi boxes. Theirs is very authentic and appropriately fancy. read more

Thankful during a time of quarantine that near me there's still sushi available for delivery. They have a great lunch special during the weekday. It satisfied the sushi craving and would love to come back once quarantine is over for the full experience. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent food. Wine selection is limited. Would love to see more Izakaya options on the menu. Food was a bit slow coming out at times. I liked that some items did come out rather quickly-but we ordered about 8-9 items for the table on the first round and then ordered additional small items two more times. A ramen bowl that we ordered at the very beginning didn't come out til about 45 minutes later...after almost all the other dishes were finished. It was a bit annoying, but otherwise, the meal was good. read more

Another Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood yet it stood out from the rest. We visited this place for our usual Sunday brunch, the menu is easy to navigate and the bento boxes selections caught my attention. I chose Karaage (Japanese fried chicken) bento served with half boiled egg, with roe, grilled eggplants, pickles, shishito peppers and vegetable salad. I love how different and inventive it was from other Japanese restaurants in the area. It was freshly made and served after we enjoyed the complimentary miso soup I will definitely come back and try other bento selections such as the grilled Salmon and beef teriyaki. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Grilled Salmon Bento - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Found this gem sushi spot in Brooklyn with plenty of Vegan/vegetarian options that's not just avocado cucumber roll . They have a sweet lunch deal for $16 for 3 hand rolls with a side of Miso soup or salad. - Shittake mushroom tempura roll - this was delicious and crunchy - Umeshiso roll: this is plum with shiso leaves - Takuwan roll: pickled daikon radish with spicy mayo. This was def my fave part Delivery was quick and food was fresh. I'll be ordering again read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute neighborhood spot. It's not a very big place so better to come early. The food was basic (sushi, ramen, cooked food) and no surprises. It wasn't a mind blowing place but if you're looking for consistent, non pretentious food then this is the place for you. read more

Solid 4 stars. Best things about it were the price and the amount of food they served. The bento box choose your own was a really good idea and so so much food. The ramen was a ton and the sashimi was a lot of fish especially after all the other courses. The service wasn't fast unfortunately which is the one con and where I knocked off the star. It's very close to the barclays center, huge plus. read more

I had Shirachi. The slices of the sashimi were delicious. They were fresh and nicely flavored. The sushi rice was also good. Moist and extremely fragrant The miso soup was okay. A legendary Mrs. Tanizaki, the widow of the famous writer Tanizaki, told me at our dinner in Tokyo that she could tell the quality of the food by first tasting the miso soup. The soup would not pass her test but the sashimi would. So today I came back and again, the sashimi was so delicious. I ordered Chirashi for the main course, Squash roll, and Tofu Pot for appetizers. The Chirashi was out of this world. The salmon was gently rubbed in lemon so I could taste the freshness of it. If you like Uni, this dish is for you. They would ask if you want it so make sure if you don't know what what it is, so some research first. It's a strong and delicate piece and I like it. The squash roll was one type I never had anywhere else and I loved it. Tofu Pot was good. The broth is bland but it came with a vinegar and soy dip so you dip the tofu and mushrooms in it and voila, so so good. M mm mmm. You have to try this restaurant. The service was superb. Quick and gentle servers. 5 stars out of 5. Highly recommend. read more

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A charming restaurant with friendly staff and aesthetically pleasing food. We ordered pickled veggies. The daikon were very bitter but we enjoyed the cucumbers and the cauliflower. We waited too long to eat the tempura so they were slightly soggy when we went for them. The pork chops and sashimi dinner were delicious. Everything was displayed nicely. A room for improvement would be practice in communication between staff. They also hover sometimes while we are looking at the menu, but this can be easily fixed and we could tell they were meant well and were attentive. Overall a positive experience. read more

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Good sushi nearby the Barclays Center so its a decent option for pre-game dining. Nothing particularly innovative or mind-blowing here, but the basics are solid and the price is decent. Would definitely come here again. read more

This review is only for futomaki. Wasan is always my takeout to-go place. Food is always good. Today when I receive my futomaki, I'm pretty shocked. For 16 dollars, I got 4 pieces of sushi rolls. That's it, nothing else. The rolls were not even holding together when I opened the plastic wrap. I really doubt each piece worth 4 dollars. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Futomaki, 16 dollars - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Friendly neighborhood Japanese restaurant. Good quality of food, reasonable price. Good for a causal date, friends gathering or even a small family dinner. read more

Wasan was a quaint restaurant serving authentic Asian fare, fresh sushi & a variety of Sake! You had options to eat indoor or outside & service was wonderful! They answered any questions we had and kept our cups filled with warm tea or water. Our table had the crunchy spicy tuna roll, salmon and avocado roll, miso soup, vegetable tempura and spring rolls. So delicious and fresh!!! Definitely recommend for an intimate dinner or lunch with loved ones/close friends. read more

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Chef Toshi's Wasan is our number one Japanese place in Brooklyn. They use very fresh ingredients and love their interior design too.

Wasan Brooklyn is one of my new favorites Japanese spots in downtown Brooklyn. The food is delicious, they are consistent, and service is stellar! A big thank you to Miki!! She's an all star there, always accommodating and super sweet every time I visit. Thank you Miki and the entire Wasan team! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Wagyu Beef Bun - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I don't know how TF Wasan got such high ratings. This place's chirashi was SAD. It's worth $18 not $28 and that's being generous. Besides the OK food, the service is trash and it was the first time I tipped lower than 20%. Reasons as to why... -waitress knocked over the soy sauce while placing the food on the unstable outside table -soy sauce spilled through the open slat table and dripped all over my white sneakers and pants -waitress brought over seltzer so I can clean and didn't even apologize -had to ask someone to mop up the spilled soy from the floor because it was everywhere & homegirl that created the mess didn't do anything -no compensation on the bill Msg to management: it would help if your staff was more courteous and not so oblivious. read more

Came on Friday night at 6pm. No wait - which was great cuz we don't mind sitting at the bar. My boyfriend and I both got the Brooklyn bento box course, which has Amuse, Chawanmushi, seaweed salad, miso soup, salmon roll and karaage with rice. Any each one of them can be switched to other type (extra charge might apply). Everything tastes perfectly. But it was actually a big portion in total. I could barely finished the karaage at the end. And my boyfriend finished all but feeling very full. The price for the bento box is $32.5 w/o tax. Each costs around $40 plus tax and tips so it makes sense because one bento box really have a lot of food. They also have matcha beer! Maybe we'll try it next time. read more

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Ordered pickup for lunch and got the bento box. Great lunch deal if you're in the neighborhood but nothing to write home about.

Went here on a weekend with my boyfriend and we were seated immediately. We both ordered the bento box - one with sashimi, and the other with salmon and a roll. Both were flavorful, and we loved the sides! Would recommend, and the price was reasonable. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Super satisfying experience - must come if you love Japanese food; authenticity assured. Had their bento boxes with eel and fried mackerel - both were incredibly delicious and beautifully presented. Especially the fried mackerels were perfectly fried - not oily at all. Small details on even the salads and side dishes! And the use of colors! Sparkling like a jewelry box. Not only that, but $14 for this quality is way too generous. I'd give 5++++ if I could. I've seen them promoting their catering for holidays like Thanksgiving, New Year's on Japanese free papers and I've always been curious - finally got to try and I'm thoroughly impressed! Excellent job, Wasan. Definitely coming back. read more

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They have very yummy specials. They are usually not crowded on a weekday for lunch so it can be a spacious place to come in and have lunch with kids and strollers. Inside the decoration is very minimal but it is a bigger space and very clean. We seemed to have a waiter that was inexperienced but the manager or owner came over and was quick to rectify the situation. I ordered the cod lunch bento and the fish was delicious. It is a little bit pricey for lunch but the quality was great. The smoked duck roll was also unusual. I have never seen that in another Japanese place so it was great to try. It was yummy but not sure if it is my favorite roll. It is a great option for a cooked version for a sushi roll though. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Cod lunch bento with smoked duck roll - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cool Hand Lu says: If you don't like unagi you're missing out... Facts! After running an errand I was ready to satisfy my ramen craving. Cold weather always puts me in the hunt for a steaming bowl of noodly goodness... As with many of the restaurants I've visited, I saw this out of the corner of my eye and decided to check it out. My meal consisted of the Seaweed and Salmon skin salad, a piece of unagi sushi, tonkotsu ramen and nigori sake. The salad came first and looked really well put together. It's amazing how the arrangement of a meal can enhance or detract from its enjoyment. I'm always jealous of how restaurants are able to serve perfect salmon skins... lol. I've tried a few times and only got it right once. I'm no quitter though. The deep aroma of the salmon made it even more tasty. I was a bit sad to see the bowl become empty. Next was the unagi. Pro tip: Eat a piece of ginger first (if you have it) to clean your palate. I asked my server to let the chef know that this was one of the best tasting pieces of unagi I've ever had. It literally melted in my mouth... I normally eat unagi in two bites to prolong and savor the experience. Definitely glad I followed my routine. The tonkotsu ramen was excellent. The broth was deep and rich and hot enough to last me on the train ride home. I always get a kick out of knowing that what's typically considered bad table manners and representative of poor upbringing by slurping up your noodles is considered to be an homage to the chef. The only disappointments I had was that there wasn't any corn and that the egg yolk was drier than I typically like. A runnier yolk soaks up the flavors of the broth more. Aside from that I loved it! The nigori sake was a nice inexpensive carafe. I'm sure the others would have been excellent but this suited my needs just fine for the night. The atmosphere was very calm and relaxing this night. I wasn't very crowded and the music playing as very smooth and soulful. It definitely added to my enjoyment. Mid-way through the meal and upon its completion I realized just how much I was enjoying my meal by myself. I usually like to share these experiences cause it's nice to discuss but this moment I was comfortable in my solitude. I got a nice steaming cup of tea after my meal as well to help all the food settle. Much appreciated. All in all, not too shabby for a restaurant seen on the fly. I'll be dreaming of that unagi for sure tonight... read more

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Love the bento boxes and lunch specials. Lots of drink options like mimosas and sake. Small and cute. Great service. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

DELIVERY REVIEW: Ordered the tonkotsu ramen and pork gyoza for lunch today and the delivery was on time and piping hot! I wanted to eat it all over again. The food was tasty beyond belief (especially the ramen broth) and I was very full afterward. Definitely will order from here again and stop in if I'm in the neighborhood! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Tonkotsu Ramen & Pork Gyoza Dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent udon, tasty chirashi, and excellent service; consistently terrific. Our preferred restaurant for takeout!

I was craving some sushi rolls and ramen on a chilly day, and this place hit the spot. The food was okay though. The ramen wasn't impressive but I enjoyed eating the rolls with some warm sake. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Snow Crab California Roll, sake - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Beautiful space, austere yet cozy decor, and dim lighting. Food was okay. Most were delicious but were *just* good in general. I tried the Wasan set menu ($55) which included 5 courses and dessert. The marinated mackerel with tomato and avocado was good with its mild acidity serving as a good prelude to the meal. Then came the seared scallop salad: okay, nothing special but the scallops were juicy and delectable. Up next was the uni lover: two crackers topped with rich pieces of uni with avocado and peanut sauce. The peanut sauce was too overwhelming in my opinion, it was like a peanut butter syrup which overpowered the uni. The dish would've benefitted with just a dab of this, but the sauce was drizzled all over. My opinion, the simmered Long Island duck was the highlight of the meal. It came with a savory dashi broth, negi, and mushrooms which complemented the juicy duck. It came with 4 generous slices which were both rich yet tender at the same time. I could eat that dish the whole night! The sashimi dinner was sort of underwhelming. The slices were too chunky and thick for my liking, and the selection didn't set them apart from all the other sushi places in the city. But they were all very fresh and sweet, even the tuna which I'm not a big fan of. The meal was topped off with matcha ice cream, sweet with a bitter aftertaste. All in all, it was a great meal complemented with a quiet and cozy ambiance. The menu is pretty varied so I am excited to try other dishes. read more

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We have high standards for Japanese food because it's always so pricey (and typically, always so good). We didn't delivery, so no sushi. But we did order our favorite standard Japanese delivery items here. For the record this consists of gyoza, agedashi tofu, kaarage, chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, and maybe a few side items. The food here is strictly OK... We wouldn't be excited about having their food again. read more

Great Japanese spot near Barclays Center that strikes that perfect vibe of high quality but not stuffy (and ideally, an edgy interior). The menu is expansive both in food and drink with plenty to choose from and plenty to come back for. I live close to here, so I'm even more prone to come back. read more

What a lovely little place in downtown Brooklyn! Came here to celebrate a friends birthday. They had seats both indoors and outdoors . We choose to sit inside as we were the first ones to arrive . However if more people wanted to sit inside theres enough room to social distance . The most amazing part of the meal was the wagu beef . And every was so fresh tasting and portions were thick and big. Will definitely come back . Great service and great food! Not expensive at all for a group of four. read more

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