Browse menus, reviews and photos of Japanese Restaurants in Brooklyn.
Sushi · $$$$
221 South 1st Street, Brooklyn
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“An amazing experience with great food and textures. If you’re a lover of food, good ambience and being educated on cuisines. This is the spot. Our chef Sato was amazing and explained everything really well. The sake was also 10/10- served in a beautiful contraption”
Japanese · $$$
171 Banker Street, Brooklyn
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“Excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere 👍👍”
American · $$$
27 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Lingo was the perfect choice for a special celebration. I brought my daughter here and the night was great. It’s a beautiful space, genuinely warm and personable staff, and excellent Japanese-inflected food with a creative twist. We did have one miss: the ribs were too fatty for our taste. But here's where Lingo service stepped in. Without any fuss, they took the dish off the bill and were so gracious about it. That kind of hospitality is rare and says a lot about how they run their restaurant. Everything else was delicious and the vibe was just right for a celebratory dinner. I'll absolutely be back.”
Japanese · $$
310 South 4th St rear, Brooklyn
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“A very interesting menu. Great food and service. A must for every local and tourist.”
Japanese · $$
150 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn
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“Some of the best ramen we've ever had. Wish we could have tried them all!! Fantastic.”
Japanese · $$
934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
“Lovely food lovely variety of japanees food”
Japanese
235 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Phenomenal food exceeded by even better service and hospitality. We've been to their sister restaurant Konban and this spot is just as good if not better. Music was dialed in for the Brooklyn crowd. Request the back patio for a cozy vibe. We got the crudo, pork loin, mandu, scallop, and ramen and each was a hit in their own way. Really loved the mandu for being equally Korean and Japanese stylistically (the tuile is very clever!), and the scallop was the best I've had in a long, long time. Shoutout to our server Cheer and the rest of the Konya team for the great experience!”
Japanese · $$$$
219 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
“Sat at the bar not knowing what to expect at this cozy 5th avenue omakase. Was blown away by the hospitality. Bobo and Leo were super attentive and ensured we had a great time. Putting that aside the sushi was the star of the show. Fresh and delicious. Best time at a sushi bar.”
Japanese · $$
242 Himrod Street, Brooklyn
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“I just picked up an order of Tomkatsu ramen. Even though I was just picking up both the bartender and waitress were super professional and prompt. The food was really good btw. I’ll be eating here in person from now on. It’s ramen season!”
Japanese · $$
440 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
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“This is a great restaurant and I highly recommend eating here”
Japanese · $$$$
87 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Ikigai offers a wonderful Japanese dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and impressive attention to detail. Everything was thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors really stood out. The quality of the food and the overall atmosphere made the experience feel special. Definitely a great choice for a memorable meal!”
Japanese · $$$$
70 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
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“A lot of good things about this place such as decor and our chef. Loved how he actually cares about each piece he makes and has such a pleasant mannerism (tho the overall vibe of the service was awkward and slightly cold in the beginning). We liked a lot of the pieces: quite fresh and diverse altho some of them taste Americanized and heavier (the truffle and the heavier sauce applied, for example). The service improved along the way tho. And the restroom can def be a bit more aligned with the decor outside.”
Japanese · $$$$
130 Grand St CU2, Brooklyn
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“Wonderful experience!!! Kitchen staff were so knowledgeable, personable and kind. Accommodating of allergies and preferences, explained each dish, answered all our silly food science questions. Overall really lovely experience and very delicious and unique omakase experience!”
Japanese · $$
266 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn
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“Crazy that I never reviewed this spot! One of my favorite places in the Stuy, great staff, good food, and perfect cocktails. One of the only spots out here that has my favorite Gin -- there's something for everyone here, would definitely recommend.”
Japanese · $$$
166 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Lezzetli 👍 Güler yüzlü servis”
Japanese · $$$
282 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Expensive but it’s new York us cali people one order two pieces in NY one order one piece totally sucks”
Japanese · $$$
95 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn
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“We ordered the Duck Shio Soba and Salmon Ikura Soba. The food was overall good. Wished the Duck Shio was sent out hotter as it arrived lukewarm and took quite some time to come out. The Salmon Ikura Soba on the other hand was great and tasted fresh. Service was alright. I don’t think our server realized we were waiting over 30 minutes for our food. The overall cost was also a bit steep.”
Japanese · $$
340 Grand Street, Brooklyn
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“Excellent Sushi ! Would highly recommend. Only wished they had Saki.”
Japanese · $$$
122 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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“Great Sushi, absolutely fantastic, well done guys.”
Japanese · $$$$
173 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Can’t say enough good things about this place. Dollar for dollar probably the best restaurant in NYC. Wonderful mix of flavors that elevates omakase beyond just sashimi or nigiri pieces. Perhaps not for the traditionalists but never disappoints”
Cocktail Bar · $$
621 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.”
Japanese · $$$
451 Carroll Street, Brooklyn
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“Cotra is my favorite restaurant in the area, and it's worth the trip even if you don't live nearby. The cocktails are dangerously good, the kind where you've ordered a second one before you've actually decided to. The ramen comes with properly chewy noodles, the karaage and wings are awesome, and the sushi holds its own. Somehow the burger is also delicious, which feels like a Japanese restaurant casually showing off. The whole place has a vibe that genuinely makes me miss Japan, the bartenders are friendly, and the owners and general manager are usually around and just as cool. Must check out.”
Japanese · $$
635 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn
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“อาหารอร่อย สะอาด การบริการดี รวดเร็ว”
Japanese · $$
621 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Absolute favorite restaurant in Greenpoint!!! Such a cute vibe and food is delicious and fresh. Perfect for date night or bigger groups. Also cute little window seats for eating alone. Everyone who works here is super friendly! Also amazing speakeasy in the back which is great for after dinner.”
Japanese · $$
50 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn
“Came for the Japanese breakfast. I recommend arriving right at the start or a little before if you don’t want to wait. Food was amazing, a bit pricey but nothing too crazy for what you get, and the atmosphere was energizing. Fun spot to shop at or grab a coffee/tea afterwards as well.”
Japanese · $$
156 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn
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“My favorite Japanese around. Homestyle dishes and wonderfully fresh and simple sushi, nothing flashy or gimmicky, just real-deal authentic food. I can always walk in and get a table which means others maybe have not caught on yet! 👀 Love you A-un”
Japanese · $$
205 Grand Street, Brooklyn
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“Esta delicioso la comida ramen”
Japanese · $$
333 Henry Street, Brooklyn
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“Had to wait 20 minutes as we just popped in to see if we could get a table. Small place but very busy with take out, deliveries and dine in. Had miso soup, entrees, and salad sides. Side of California rolls too. Very tasty and good portions. Probably could have 2 entrees for three people as we could not finish. The desert was very good with various teas mixed into ice cream. Mmmm. Our server was very attentive filling our glasses with water from water bottle left on our table.”
Japanese · $$$$
11 Adams Street, Brooklyn
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“Excellent service, food and prices. Probably some of the best sushi i have ever had for the most reasonable price i have ever had. The chef was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the courses and it showed in the food. Will be coming back here for the fall menu. I looked it up and i can’t believe this isn’t on the Michelin guide. If i have the time, i will be writing to the nyc inspectors team to get pay them a visit, i think it would be an ideal candidate for the bib gourmand distinction. The only feedback or room for improvement i would have would be bump up the dessert game. I was not a huge fan of the crushed ice in the dessert and it gave it a weird mouth feel every time you would bite straight in to ice. Phenomenal spot otherwise though! Well done chef johnny huang!”
Japanese · $$
64 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn
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“This shop has everything you could want from home goods to snacks, coffee/matcha, pastries, and bento boxes. From the moment you walk in you can smell the baked goods from the front to the warm meals served in the back. There are so many cute home goods displayed in such a chic fashion from bowls to cups, incense, and greeting cards. You can buy matcha powder to take home with you or order some at the coffee bar that had a constant line. While waiting to get your cup of caffeine there are condiments you can also grab. When you walk past all that you can order a cute bento box. The bathroom can be found down to the right which is very clean. Will be back to try more goodies.”
Sushi Bar · $$$$
335 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Best Omakase I’ve ever had 😊”
Japanese · $$$$
237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn
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“The place specializes in a 12-piece Omakase set that is paired with different types of salt and DYI hand roll. The quality of the fish is very good, although the set itself is not very filling. You should feel full after eating a good Omakase set. That being said, the atmosphere is unique for NYC. I feel it tries a little too hard to be avant-garde, but if you like that sort of effort then you will enjoy your experience there.”
Japanese · $$
331 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
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“A park slope staple that has been serving the neighborhood for over 40 years. I’ve been coming to Geido since I was a kid (my name is even on the wall somewhere!) and it’s never disappointed. I’ve loved so many iterations of the menu over the years. My current favs are the miso cod, futomaki roll, and spicy vegetable roll. Chaz at the front always makes the experience better. I hope it stays here forever!”
Japanese
128 Meserole Street, Brooklyn
“This place was great! I came in with two friends 20 min before they closed. They were kind and accommodating and insisted on seating us. The sushi was fresh, delicious, and the service was great. I really appreciated their hospitality and generosity!”
Japanese · $$
1948 86th Street, Brooklyn
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“This is one of my go to spots every weekend, food never disappoints compared to the location in Chinatown which was a huge disappointment, never will try the Chinatown location again, going on forward will stick to this location, I would have thought if it’s same restaurant but different location food would be the same, but unfortunately not, Chinatown location was a huge huge disappointment”
Japanese · $$
234 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Food!!! Ambience!!! Service!!! All good things here, the theme took me back to Japan and the service is soooo fast! One of the best udon places so far in NYC for me, and their takoyaki and karaage 👌 very generous serving as well! Reco this place definitely.”
Japanese · $$
931 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
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“I work around the corner and I can say with absolute confidence how amazing the staff and food is! Not to mention they have DELICIOUS lychee martinis. They have an amazing happy hour menu that’s EVERYDAY. Honestly the staff is what really makes this place special for me aside of the tasty food. I love every single employee as they truly make me feel like a family member. I LOVE coming here.”
Japanese · $$
863 Sterling Place, Brooklyn
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“We tried 5 different rolls and each tasted great. The sushi was really fresh and filling! The presentation was beautiful. The peach fruit tea was my favorite, large cup and not too sweet. I will definitely be back.”
Sushi · $$
177 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Solid sushi place with fresh fish and good service. Menu is not as extensive as at other sushi restaurants but enough of the standard option to appease the palate. Prices are reasonable for the area and the portion of food served. I went on a Friday evening around 7pm and the place was not crowded nor was there a wait for a table.”
French · $$$$
50 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Really enjoyed our meal here! Some really stand out dishes, incredible service, and super intimate space. Some dishes did fall a bit flat (specifically a fish dish that needed a bit more acid to balance it out & desert was a bit underwhelming), but the standouts really stood out to make this a meal worth coming back to. A personal favorite was the Dashi presentation in a wine glass & incredible wagyu beef. Excited to try their next menu!”
Sushi · $$$
236 North 12th Street, Brooklyn
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“Great food very good service”
Japanese · $$
250 Varet Street, Brooklyn
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“Caught a live tuna cutting show today 🐟🔪 This tuna was massive — around 350 lbs. Watching the chef break it down right in front of you was such a show before the meal even started. Then the taste test… the tuna literally melted in my mouth. You could tell it was fresh off the cut — sweet, clean, zero fishiness. If you’re in the area, this one’s worth it, especially if you’re into quality sashimi/tuna. Absolutely worth the hype ✨”
Japanese · $$$$
330 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn
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“I really enjoyed the tasting menu here and the amazing service really made it a wonderful experience. My favorites were the chawanmushi that had such a soft texture and was very comforting. Firefly squid had excellent texture and was a satisfying bite. Little neck clam soup with the meatball was subtle in flavor but the meatball was very interesting with perfectly cooked clams inside. I also really enjoyed the sashimi, fried fish, abalone and the stingray cheeks. The chef put in a lot of attention to detail and it really reflected that in how well balanced everything tasted and was presented. Service was excellent and the server explained everything and was attentive. We were here for a Sunday dinner and I was surprised we were the only party here at 6pm. This place is so good and really needs to be discovered by more people! Their menu changes monthly so I'm looking forward to coming back again!”
Japanese · $$
475 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Had the best steak.. very tasty!”
Japanese · $$
847 Sterling Place, Brooklyn
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“The food is amazingly delicious. The staff is so friendly. I am totally going back”
Japanese · $$
634 Park Place, Brooklyn
“Crowded on a weekend night. Gyu don - loved the shredded beef. Thinly sliced the way it is supposed to be. Generous portion. Rice is unflavored and mushy. Niku udon - tastes authentic. Tako wasabi - very tiny bowl. Tastes good. Overall very reasonably priced for NYC. The mains are below $20. Waitstaff are not the most friendly but I think they’re doing what they can to manage the crowd. Bathroom is clean.”
Japanese · $
95 Montrose Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Place is cozy food is great healthy choices🥙🥗🥘🍣”
Sushi · $$
172 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
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“Hi, I previous left a comment about the ribeye in my ribeye pho being raw. I apologize for that comment as I had not realized at the time that is how it would typically be served. I felt my review needed to be updated after learning that info. My pho was delicious! Just a good refreshing noodle soup. Will be trying their other items soon”
Japanese · $$
847B Union Street, Brooklyn
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“Must have walked by this sushi spot a dozen times—we finally stopped in for quick lunch. Service and atmosphere were great, but the sushi should be the star of the show. I would recommend this spot for quick bites or take out. But for the price—very fair.”
Izakaya · $$
142 Montague St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn
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“The food was delicious! Authentic Japanese cooking, very fresh fish for sushi! The staff was VERY friendly and helpful. They helped us check on allergies for a family member. The atmosphere is fun and full of Japanese reference from pop culture to old Japanese photos. Great place! Highly recommend! Go to the second floor to find the restaurant. 5% off if you pay cash.”
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