I buy the bone broth chicken soup, it is great especially if you don't feel well. Their food looks good as well.
Nicholas Gazin
It’s ok but it feels expensive for what it is. It’s pretty legit but not worth $50.
Samuel Worthington
Meh - I was excited to try, but for me did not hit the mark. Fish (wild salmon) was bit overly sweet and filled with bones. Sides were interesting but not particularly tasty. Rice was immaculate for plain rice, but it was ultimately…rice. The house made furikake was the best aspect, but again…that’s a condiment. Just not remarkable in the way I had hoped. Would skip.
Shirt Hopefully
Overpriced. I had high hopes for kinka saba, however I could tell it was not fresh when it was prepared from the way little bones stuck to the flesh. Beautiful chinaware is the saving grace. I was hungry after the meal. I would rather go to Okonomi for the similar pre-fixe experience.
Fernando Graham
This place is a dashi store, but it also has a small restaurant (teishoku). Their variety of fish was great and you are able to choose your side dishes and a drink. Their tea was also so good. Strongly recommend if you like authentic japanese. They have an omakase too and I would be trying that when I am back in the area.
Josephine Lee
I've been a fan of this tasty (but somewhat overpriced) store for a while, but I'm writing this review now because I finally got to try one of their Dashi Omakase Series.
It was a special occasion, so I'm not actually sure how much it cost, but the quality was pretty good for a place that's, well, a store, not a restaurant. The kitchen was the size of most Manhattan apartments--i.e. tiny, cramped, miniscule. My only gripe was that there was more sweetness in some of the course than I would've liked--but that's Japanese cooking for you.
The menu changes monthly, but for what it's worth, here's what we ate:
- Beet Surinagashi: Cold but delectable, with the umami of sweet shellfish dashi and vegetable dashi. This was creative and comforting all in one.
- Yakinasu Tofu: I love eggplant, but this was a bit too sweet for me. Appreciate the konbu dashi pairing.
- Osakana Sanshumori: We received a trio of fish--mostly mackerel, which is not my favorite pescada if I'm being honest. The fried version was tasty, but the cold mackerel was too briny. The seared bonito was just right. Do I sound like Dashi Goldilocks now?
- Akiyasai Agebitashi: A medley of fall vegetables cooked in Tokyo dashi (not sure what that means). The veggies were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for me.
- Taki Hotate: Scallop with Tokyo dashi (again). Perfectly cooked, juicy and succulent. And not sweet!
- Kinokos Takikomi Gohan: Probably my favorite course and not for the mycophobic. A medley of fall mushrooms flavored in premium dashi--yum!
- House-Made Dessert: They phoned this in, but I wasn't surprised given this isn't an actual restaurant with an actual pastry chef. We were served a scoop of yuzu sorbet and a slice of sweet kirimochi, along with piping hot green tea. The perfect not-too-sweet finish to balance all that dashi umami.
In short, my tongue loved the umami even if it didn't always like the sugar, but all in all, this was a fun trip down braised bonito highway.
Kimberly Lallouz
Loved the shop- incredible dashi bar, various Japanese ingredients to purchase, beautiful bespoke ceramics and other fun things. AND delicious food to enjoy at the small restaurant inside. Will be back!
Zoe
Great vibes, lovely staffs and authentic food!
Nisha Modi
This review focuses on the omakase dinner, not the shop. We did not feel that the quality of the food justified the price and were disappointed to learn that the omakase dinner did not take place at the counter in the back of the restaurant. The food consisted primarily of vegetable-based soup and broth dishes with a few protein courses. The flavors were not very strong and the textures were off-putting at times.
Kim Pop (kimpopusa)
Immaculate vibes in each of the sections. Dashi broth samples. Clean. 100% make this a stop whenever in Brooklyn. Peep the recipe blends if you can’t get to NY but can source ingredients from local Asian markets. Food bar and cafe housed inside.
This store has high quality DASHI! High quality ingredients and ceramics. We got lunch here, a lunch set for $45 and a Omusubi for $18. The flavors were incredible, everything here was spectacular and delicious. They have stuff like black sesame tofu pudding, yuzu extract, yuzu tea, all the best. They also have a wide variety of japanese snacks and treats.
Elisa Solinas
Wonderfully authentically, reminds of some izakaya vibes from when I visited Shimokitazawa in Tokyo.
Yuka
Dashi Okume offers an exceptional level of dashi that even Japanese people would be deeply impressed by. You can customize your own blend right on the spot to match your personal taste — it’s a truly unique experience. The space is beautifully designed and refined, and you can find a wonderful selection of carefully curated Japanese ingredients. The salmon set meal is absolutely delicious — you can’t go wrong with it. It’s always lively and bustling whenever I visit. This is definitely a must-visit spot in Brooklyn!
I buy the bone broth chicken soup, it is great especially if you don't feel well. Their food looks good as well.
It’s ok but it feels expensive for what it is. It’s pretty legit but not worth $50.
Meh - I was excited to try, but for me did not hit the mark. Fish (wild salmon) was bit overly sweet and filled with bones. Sides were interesting but not particularly tasty. Rice was immaculate for plain rice, but it was ultimately…rice. The house made furikake was the best aspect, but again…that’s a condiment. Just not remarkable in the way I had hoped. Would skip.
Overpriced. I had high hopes for kinka saba, however I could tell it was not fresh when it was prepared from the way little bones stuck to the flesh. Beautiful chinaware is the saving grace. I was hungry after the meal. I would rather go to Okonomi for the similar pre-fixe experience.
This place is a dashi store, but it also has a small restaurant (teishoku). Their variety of fish was great and you are able to choose your side dishes and a drink. Their tea was also so good. Strongly recommend if you like authentic japanese. They have an omakase too and I would be trying that when I am back in the area.
I've been a fan of this tasty (but somewhat overpriced) store for a while, but I'm writing this review now because I finally got to try one of their Dashi Omakase Series.
It was a special occasion, so I'm not actually sure how much it cost, but the quality was pretty good for a place that's, well, a store, not a restaurant. The kitchen was the size of most Manhattan apartments--i.e. tiny, cramped, miniscule. My only gripe was that there was more sweetness in some of the course than I would've liked--but that's Japanese cooking for you.
The menu changes monthly, but for what it's worth, here's what we ate:
- Beet Surinagashi: Cold but delectable, with the umami of sweet shellfish dashi and vegetable dashi. This was creative and comforting all in one.
- Yakinasu Tofu: I love eggplant, but this was a bit too sweet for me. Appreciate the konbu dashi pairing.
- Osakana Sanshumori: We received a trio of fish--mostly mackerel, which is not my favorite pescada if I'm being honest. The fried version was tasty, but the cold mackerel was too briny. The seared bonito was just right. Do I sound like Dashi Goldilocks now?
- Akiyasai Agebitashi: A medley of fall vegetables cooked in Tokyo dashi (not sure what that means). The veggies were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for me.
- Taki Hotate: Scallop with Tokyo dashi (again). Perfectly cooked, juicy and succulent. And not sweet!
- Kinokos Takikomi Gohan: Probably my favorite course and not for the mycophobic. A medley of fall mushrooms flavored in premium dashi--yum!
- House-Made Dessert: They phoned this in, but I wasn't surprised given this isn't an actual restaurant with an actual pastry chef. We were served a scoop of yuzu sorbet and a slice of sweet kirimochi, along with piping hot green tea. The perfect not-too-sweet finish to balance all that dashi umami.
In short, my tongue loved the umami even if it didn't always like the sugar, but all in all, this was a fun trip down braised bonito highway.
Loved the shop- incredible dashi bar, various Japanese ingredients to purchase, beautiful bespoke ceramics and other fun things. AND delicious food to enjoy at the small restaurant inside. Will be back!
Great vibes, lovely staffs and authentic food!
This review focuses on the omakase dinner, not the shop. We did not feel that the quality of the food justified the price and were disappointed to learn that the omakase dinner did not take place at the counter in the back of the restaurant. The food consisted primarily of vegetable-based soup and broth dishes with a few protein courses. The flavors were not very strong and the textures were off-putting at times.
Immaculate vibes in each of the sections. Dashi broth samples. Clean. 100% make this a stop whenever in Brooklyn. Peep the recipe blends if you can’t get to NY but can source ingredients from local Asian markets. Food bar and cafe housed inside.
Restaurantji Recommends
This store has high quality DASHI! High quality ingredients and ceramics. We got lunch here, a lunch set for $45 and a Omusubi for $18. The flavors were incredible, everything here was spectacular and delicious. They have stuff like black sesame tofu pudding, yuzu extract, yuzu tea, all the best. They also have a wide variety of japanese snacks and treats.
Wonderfully authentically, reminds of some izakaya vibes from when I visited Shimokitazawa in Tokyo.
Dashi Okume offers an exceptional level of dashi that even Japanese people would be deeply impressed by. You can customize your own blend right on the spot to match your personal taste — it’s a truly unique experience. The space is beautifully designed and refined, and you can find a wonderful selection of carefully curated Japanese ingredients. The salmon set meal is absolutely delicious — you can’t go wrong with it. It’s always lively and bustling whenever I visit. This is definitely a must-visit spot in Brooklyn!
Unfriendly staff
Fabulous staff and delicious food
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