Izakaya Restaurants in Brooklyn, NY

“New places can be hit or misses these days. This one was a big hit. In order to succeed in that location you pretty much have to become a destination spot, and that requires another level skills. These guys got the experience and created something fun and different (for most NYC). Get the fried chicken, cabbage, steak, and spicy tuna on crispy rice. Full report on EatingwithZiggy[.com]“

“The food was absolutely delicious. We went for dinner. I got the bibimbop and my husband got Malaysian noodles. The staff and owner are super great and cordial. The service was fast and efficient. The overall ambiance was very pretty as well.
We would definitely come back and try their brunch menu which apparently boasts items from the owner who is a baker as well“

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“Loved everything we had - karaage, tempura, chashudon and gyudon. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked well. The chashu had amazing flavor, and the rice was so good. I haven’t had well-cooked rice in a very, very long time. It was quite special!“

“We come here every month for the delicious skewers and gyumaki. The chicken skin and sasami ume are our top favorites. Wintertime, nabeyaki warms our soul! It's in a convenient spot where we can get Sunday lunch then grocery shop at sunrise Mart.

They have a great selection of fish and so many skewer options for everyone. I miss Japanese izakaya food and WakuWaku always delivers the best dishes to relieve my nostalgia. I look forward to tasting new and amazing food the creative chefs make as well as the skewers that go great with their exclusive list of sake and cocktails/beer. It's a great place to bring friends, eat sweets and drink!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. They have high chairs and an adorable kids menu option.“

“Food is amazing every time“

“From the moment we walked in… A+++, server DUKE went above and beyond for me and my wife. Besides the great service, the food was out of this world, the appetizer was delicious and the ramen was so rich and flavorful… Definitely coming back soon with me and my wife“

“We shared the yakatori sampler and the mini donburi set and it was perfect! We got to taste the variety and everything was great. Our favorite was the gyu don - it was delicious and we will be ordering a full bowl next time! Looking forward to coming back!“

“Had dinner here last night around 8, the waitress who attended me was great! She explained the menu to me and recommended many excellent things! She was very nice and not condescending at all like some waitresses in Williamsburg. I really look forward to coming back to try new things from the menu. Thanks for the friendly service!“

“I've been coming here about every month for the past few years and it has been very consistently good.

I had a tantan ramen and it tastes exactly like how I would expect it to taste. I also ordered a chicken skin skewer and it is so much better than the nearby sushi place "Osaka fusion".

The only nitpick I have is that this place is cash only“

“Come here every few weeks for Karaage and some other Japanese snacks. Hidden gem in the neighborhood and really all of Brooklyn. Chicken is always super fresh and cheap, the other menu items are pricier but still really well done. Can find some interesting sake here too. Highly recommend overall, need more places like this in BK.“