50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Brooklyn

“Excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere 👍👍“

“Lovely food lovely variety of japanees food“

“This is by far the best sushi restaurant we have been to, and I would dare say it’s better than some Michelin star places. Not only is each course extremely unique and full of flavor, from sea urchin, to Wagyu, the service is extremely attentive. The chef that was serving us has been preparing sushi for 30 years and it shows. We were so delighted by our experience - it was truly a huge highlight for us. Skip the hype restaurants and try Ishi instead. We will be back.“

“This is a review specifically about the Ikura don. I love ikura so was super happy to see that they have ikura don on the menu! I also got the chirashi don, which was great. But as for the ikura... why is it so sweet? The ikura is marinated in a very SWEET sauce.... that I could hardly taste the special taste of the ikura itself. I just wanted to let the management know that that marinade sauce for the ikura is WAY too sweet!! Please highlight the taste of the ikura itself. 🙏🙏🙏“

“This Thi restaurant in Brooklyn was so delicious if you like Thi give this a go. Wednesday 40% off wine. It'scalled Lingo. The food was so exciting and balanced flavors! Their bold original menu reflects a deep love of flavors as well as an educated chef who pulls off their amazing flavors. Can't recommend enough!“

“Excellent Sushi ! Would highly recommend. Only wished they had Saki.“

“อาหารอร่อย สะอาด การบริการดี รวดเร็ว“

“A Hidden Gem in Brooklyn – Freshness, Creativity, and World-Class Wine

Luya Omakase and Wine Bar is a true standout — easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Brooklyn. Every bite of the omakase menu bursts with freshness and balance. The fish is immaculate — you can taste the quality and care in every piece — and the chef’s creativity shines through with thoughtful flavor pairings that go well beyond the traditional. Each course feels like a small, artful surprise.

What truly sets Luya apart, though, is the wine program. The selection of natural wines is nothing short of incredible — bottles from China, Japan, North Carolina, France, Italy, and beyond — curated with intention and discovery in mind. It’s rare to see such a diverse and adventurous list executed this well.

Owner Irvin ties it all together. His passion and deep knowledge of wine elevate the entire experience — he doesn’t just pour; he guides you through each pairing, weaving stories and flavor notes that make every sip more meaningful.

Between the pristine ingredients, inventive omakase, and world-spanning natural wine list, Luya is a must-visit for anyone who loves food, wine, and genuine hospitality. An easy 5 stars.“

“Very nice setting, cool bar! It gets a bit noisy inside, though. Addictive cabbage was good! Kaarage chicken was okay, the coating had too much seasoning on it for our taste. The wagyu beef dish as the star of the show. Sadly they were out of chocolate cake. Nice spot, friendly service, great menu!“

“Went to celebrate an anniversary and had an excellent experience! The food is fantastic, the space and ambience is really lovely, and the price point while expensive is commensurate with the dish construction and quality of ingredients you get (fish flown in from Japan that same day). We loved that the restaurant operates as a not-for-profit, donating proceeds to fight food waste. I’ll be recommending to friends for an upscale date night or a special celebration.“

“DASHI OKUME is a hidden gem in Brooklyn! The moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the calming aroma of quality Japanese ingredients and a beautifully curated space that feels like a slice of Tokyo. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about dashi, and they take the time to walk you through the different varieties and combinations based on your taste preferences.

The custom dashi blends are a game-changer—deep, umami-rich, and incredibly fresh. You can really taste the difference compared to store-bought broth. Whether you’re making miso soup, noodle dishes, or even just sipping it on its own, the flavor is next-level.

They also carry a great selection of premium Japanese pantry staples, and everything is presented with care and attention to detail. DASHI OKUME isn’t just a shop—it’s an experience. Highly recommend to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine or wants to elevate their home cooking!“

“Had an amazing experience at Mido Omakase Room with my two friends! We were a party of three, and our host, Richard, made the evening unforgettable. He was super funny, welcoming, and really added to the overall vibe of the place. The food was top-notch—each course was a masterpiece and the flavors were spot on. The service was impeccable, with the staff making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a great omakase experience!
Will definitely be coming back!“

“The food here is incredible - some of the best Japanese food in Brooklyn. However, the service can be quite slow depending on the night and the menus are a bit complicated to understand at first. There is a lot going on in the menu and the formatting is not consistent which leads to a lot of back & forth when navigating the menu.

The first time I visited last year there were absolutely no issues and I had a fantastic experience. However when I visited again a few weeks ago, I had to wait over 20-30 minutes just to place my food order and another 15-20 minutes for the food to arrive (but this is understandable given it is a small kitchen dealing with many orders).

The restaurant was busy but there were still several empty tables, but there was only 1 server. The server helped me to my seat quickly, but then started cleaning and doing other random tasks and chatting with others for a long time before even coming to me to ask me what I would like to order. Maybe it was just busier night than usual or this server was a new hire, but it was quite frustrating having to sit and wait for so long before even getting to place my order. The server seemed to be more concerned with cleaning tables for potential customers (who did not even show up) instead of the paying customer waiting right in front of him for so long. I even saw another customer literally have to get up from her table and walk up to the server to ask him to come to their table and place their order.

Anyways, the food was still really incredible and I had no issues once it came out, but the server seems to have completely different priorities instead of the paying customers who are actually at the restaurant. Maybe if he had some more assistance or if I came on another slow night he would not be so unfocused. But to his credit, he was apologetic about the wait at the end once I paid my bill.

I would definitely recommend the food here (the Veg Croquette Curry, Fried Garlic Chicken, and Chilled Ramen were fantastic), but this is not a place for a casual dinner as you will likely spend over an hour here.“

“If you rated this place low, you a hater. Like first off, they make you wash your hands before you even step foot in their establishment, so you already know what time it is. They don’t play about hygiene. Plus you have to take your shoes off. Love it, real method of them. The floor is immaculate too. Alright, so you made it in, the sushi chef’s are LOCKED IN. They got the sets READY. The way the platter looks is immaculate. It’s beautiful. You already wanna snap a photo and flex on your friends like yeah, this the life I really live. Then they got an array of seasonings from around the world that you can pair with any piece of fish, like how fun. That is so creative, so fun, so interactive. Like how big brained is that? Plus every time I’ve been here, the servers are so kind & soft spoken. They explain everything so thoroughly and their lil’ uniforms are so cute. I need to make a reservation soon, I usually feel extra bad & boujee this time of year.“

“A very interesting menu. Great food and service. A must for every local and tourist.“

“Great Sushi, absolutely fantastic, well done guys.“

“Went looking for sushi in the neighborhood and stumbled on this place.

Small unassuming shop with a few seats.

We (2) ordered three rolls (eel avocado / shrimp tempura/ spicy salmon) and the chirashi.

Everything came out presented very nicely - see photos

I was very impressed with both the quantity of food and the quality of the fish. Everything was very fresh.

The only thing I did not like was that the spicy salmon roll and these small crispy bits in them. This is likely a personal preference but I would maybe ask to have them prepare it without next time.

Price / value on this place is excellent.

We will be back and already recommended to friends“

“This place gets better every time. And there is no better value omakase. The owner and staff are lovely and create a wonderfully happy environment perfectly juxtaposed with the precision of the cooking and plating. It's crazy that there's not more buzz about this place.“

“This place made a huge impression on me. I've been eating there for a year now, and it's the best place I've ever been to. I recommend it to everyone. The sushi is delicious, and all the dishes come with rice. I especially want to highlight the spicy chop don and Japanese chicken catsu rice. Come here, everyone.“

“new fav place by home. cocktails were perfect. waitress with the lil nas x shirt was lovely. blonde shaggy hair dude was full of personality and so funny. u guys rock. will say that the sushi rice was pretty firm in the rolls but no complaints with the whole experience“

“It doesn’t get better than this! Been to countless restaurants and Uzuki stood out for its next-to-none craftsmanship, amazing food, and lovely atmosphere. Check out Bon Appetit’s video on Uzuki (“A Day Making Some of the World’s Best Soba Noodles”) to see how much skill and artistry goes into these noodles. We got the tofu, salmon ikura cold soba, duck soba, and soba ice cream and every bite of each dish was incredible. Was truly worth every cent! The ceramics they use are also full of character and actually made by the chef himself!“

“Some of the best ramen we've ever had. Wish we could have tried them all!! Fantastic.“

“I’ve eaten here with my family about 4-5 times now and the food is always perfect!! Gyu don, chicken katsu don, karaage are all so delicious and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere, service, and music are S tier. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brooklyn in my option.“

“Tasty, imaginative cocktails, great atmosphere, nice food.“

“This place is a gem. My partner and I went for happy hour, it was lovely! The staff is very attentive and intuitive, they were checking in on us and anticipated our needs before we even requested anything. The Tokyo banana was the star of the show, but the ramen, chicken wings, and the potatoes were epic! We will definitely be returning. Thank you.“

“I really did like this! Great Portion! If you are Carnivore don't eat the Rice! Excellent Staff! The food was delicious! 5 stars for the food! The Service was also TOP NOTCH! Maybe I should've given this place 5 stars? I don't give any place 5 stars! This place is very close to getting 5 stars!“

“Delicious udon in a chill environment. Good for hanging out or date lunch! You can have a conversation and hear each other.

I ordered a cold udon, and my noodles were a little bit al dente for my liking, but it was delicious otherwise.“

“Esta delicioso la comida ramen“

“FOOD FOR THE PEOPLE
(Read in voice of @japaneats)
This is no fancy restaurant. It’s your run of the mill local shop that resembles home-style cooking. And it’s great. [insert jokes]. Jokes aside, it’s a place you can eat often. The food isn’t too decadent and the bill certainly won’t break the bank either“

“An incredible neighborhood spot. Great casual date night atmosphere with excellent service and incredible food. The salmon roll was so delicious and fresh we got a second one. We tried something from each section of the menu and everything was 10/10 quality across the board. The taste was comparable to yakitori places I went to in Osaka. Seriously wonderful ❤️❤️“

“The outside is unassuming compared to the beautiful garden in the back. It’s a perfect spot for a date or a cozy dinner with friends. The drinks were all hits (I loved the lychee sunrise although it is very sweet). The banh xeo and bun bo hue are definitely the most worth ordering of what we got. I’d probably skip the lemongrass beef summer rolls and try some of the other ones. The only reason for 4 stars is because the service was slow to get our order in and we were waiting for awhile, but they are very kind!“

“Had the best steak.. very tasty!“

“Food is amazing every time“

“Service is also very good, very patient attitude is also very good, we eat after also sent us ice cream really very nice“

“Lezzetli 👍 Güler yüzlü servis“

“This was the first Omakase place I went to. The place was awesome and the service was great. Every dish tasted delicious and I enjoyed every single bite. The fish was very fresh and doesn’t have the fishy taste to it. I really loved the add-one that they let you add towards the end. The uni hand roll was 30$ and it was so worth. They fill it up with uni. The sweetness of the uni burst into my mouth when I took a bite. The dessert that they served was delicious too. However this place is expensive but it’s worth every penny. I would definitely come back to this place! I went back here for my birthday and there was a new chef. I’m even more happy with my second visit here, the whole menu was delicious.“

“Haven’t been to any Hibachi style restaurants in a while and was pleasantly surprised compared to previous experiences. My server Leila was courteous and attentive to anything I needed. Always liked the food but service and atmosphere were better than some other locations have been“

“Place is cozy food is great healthy choices🥙🥗🥘🍣“

“i had just discovered this local pokebowl place last month, and it is my absolute favorite spot to order/get takeout from! their bowls are always fresh, the proportions are so generous, and the variety of drinks are tasty. the staff are always kind and ready to help you immediately. although i’ve never dined in, it is very pleasant and nice inside the store every time i walk in for takeout.

i always get a sushi rice bowl with salmon, cucumber, corn, tamago, lettuce, shredded seaweed, cilantro, spicy mayo, and teriyaki sauce, with a lemon iced tea or watermeon lemon tea. ᵕ̈“

“everything was fresh and so good. the prices are absolutely amazing. me and my family of 4 got 6 appetizers to share, our own entrees, and 2 drinks each plus a glass of wine all for $154. our waiter was also very friendly and accommodating, he made jokes with us and was super patient. we are definitely going back. this place is the perfect size for solo dinning and small groups.“

“One of the best karaage I ever had! Really enjoyed Pork Katsu Bento Box too. Only thing I wouldn’t order again is Japanese Egg Sandwich. It wasn’t bad and was still tasty but I wouldn’t say this is an authentic presentation of Japanese egg sandwich.“

“Had a wonderful meal last night at Soboku! Comfortable seating, great waitress, amazing food. Looking forward to returning soon!“

“Good service , fresh sushi , best food quality around .“

“I ate at Shiro November 4, 2025 (today), and it was outstanding. My daughter and I had the lunch special ($20 for 3 rollls, miso soup and salad). My spouse had the sushi and sashimi special. We also ordered garlic and sea salt edamame. The sushi was super fresh, well prepared, and we received excellent service. We went at a time that was less busy (about 3:45ish) so I don’t know what it’s like at peak times, but there is an bar area with several seats and a small upstairs area. We will absolutely be returning to Sushi Shiro. Loved it.“

“We love coming to Saketumi. The food is excellent and the sashimi is always perfect but our very favourite thing is the waitstaff! They are so kind and make a huge effort to entertain our toddler and make sure that he has a great time. Highly recommend getting the Bento box dinner as well as the sake jelly shots.“

“Visited here on several occasion. Minimalist decor, dimly lit providing a cozy and intimate ambiance , cute for a date night without feeling over the top. We've had Dawa as our waitress couple times and she is very attentive and personable. Gave us great tips on what to order

The spicy yuzu margarita is my go to drink .Well balanced, strong, not too spicy which i liked. For food, I have really enjoyed their eel roll and salmon teriyaki. Recently tried their Omakase and it was very tasty . The sushi was so fresh, the salmon sashimi was melts in your mouth. The dragon roll was also a great addition. The portion was plentiful, felt very full by the last bite. Overall, really impressed by the quality of their sushi. I look forward to sampling the ramen on the menu since so many people have raved about it.“

“It was very tasty , the sushi was very good and delicious also the Japanese soda was amazing .“

“The best ☝️☝️☝️“

“This casual izakaya was perfect for our friendly dinner. The food was fire and affordable, and their staff were friendly and attentive. The guy I went with who I was visiting moved into the neighborhood recently, and was very happy to find this spot and said he would be frequenting this place often. 🫶🏼“

“This is a great restaurant and I highly recommend eating here“