Celebrated our anniversary here. Was perfect for us. We were looking for a place that had some elegant food without the pomp of an overly serious stuffy tasting menu place and this was exactly it. The service was great- pleasant without being overbearing. I have no idea what the negative reviews were talking about regarding service. Atmosphere wasn’t loud and overwhelming like many nyc restaurants. The food was great and cocktails were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. Absolutely will go again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Dempsey
Probably the worst Japanese food I’ve had in New York. Not authentic, odd flavor choices that overwhelm the food and don’t match the dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Sachit Sinha
Great food and amazing cocktails — highly recommend! We got the salmon twice; it was that good.
The only thing that dampened our experience was the hostess’s unfriendliness. She could have been more welcoming and didn’t need to remind us twice about giving up the table when the next reservation hadn’t even arrived. When we asked about getting another drink, the staff seemed reluctant to let us stay, even though the next group wasn’t there yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jacob Shpilberg
If you like sushi, this is the most try. There are some unique takes on sashimi and sushi that I really love. Love the Japanese whiskey here as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mahadji Bahi
Tucked behind Walter’s, this moody little Japanese spot is seriously special. The interior is stylish and intimate, with a gorgeous bar and super friendly staff that make you feel right at home.
We sat at the bar and watched the magic happen, the sashimi was fresh and beautifully presented, and everything had that quiet confidence of a place that knows it’s good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Malina
Hidden within another restaurant, this speakeasy izakaya offers a thoughtful, seasonal menu crafted by a superstar chef who began his career in Tokyo. Each dish is beautifully and deliciously prepared, complemented perfectly by cocktails mixed by their amazing bartender. The experience of おもてなし(omotenashi; Japanese hospitality) at this spot is so apparent that by the time we left, my two dinner companions had already declared they’d become regulars, eager to bring their clients next time. I cannot wait to be back next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana Fashina
I enjoyed myself! We attempted to do a walking dinner around 7:30 on Labor Day weekend and surprisingly they could accommodate. We had about a 15 minute wait, but big ups to the hostess with the curly hair for working things out so beautifully for us ♥️ We sat in the three-seater booth at the back which is a perfect view. Had the steak, edamame, steak tartare... Everything was yummy but I think the menu would be exceptional if they put wagyu on it.
Good music. Good Vibes. Would come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kamy Chong
Really cool space behind the restaurant Walters. Dark, vibey interior which really complimented the food and drinks.
Drinks were delicious, creative, and well organized. They had a wide offering of drinks and cocktails which work perfectly with the menu.
The food was so very delicious. Prepared perfectly with authentic Japanese flavors. Really enjoyed the Wagyu tartar and the winter bean salad. The unagi don was also outstanding.
Perfect for an intimate date, will be back when the occasion calls for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Welsley
Great atmosphere and drinks but food could have been better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rainbowfish Photography
Love this restaurant. Been here a few times but the last couple times they didn’t have that potato appetizer which was really, really good. Hope it’ll be available the next time I visit. And they have great cocktails. My favorite is the Wabi Sabi.
Great vibes. Intimate, cozy japanese speakeasy. Perfect for a date night. The karaage chicken is top notch, as well as the tonkatsu. Drinks are inventive and delicious too. We had a great time and would definitely come back! Shout out to our servers and thank you for a lovely night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barron Bazemore
One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Great place to take out-of-town visitors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Butler
This spot delivers quality deserving perfect scores. Given the price, quantity, quality, and workers, this place deserves five stars. The environment here is quite nice. The prices at Karasu are decent and vegetables are abundant. We see ourselves becoming regulars at this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Claire Johnson
I had one night in Brooklyn and asked ChatGPT to create an itinerary for my day. For dinner, it suggested Karasu. Winner. It’s located at the back door of Walter’s just past the WC. It’s dimly lit and has a nice, chill mood. There was 60s and 70s R&B playing. I was there early so I ordered from the HH menu and sat at the bar. I had a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir paired with their Karasu burger (with yuzu garlic mayo, mizuna and sake braised onion) and furikake fries. Both had a nice, spicy kick to them. A delicious blend of all three. I’d highly recommend a visit especially if you show up at Walter’s with a long wait.
Celebrated our anniversary here. Was perfect for us. We were looking for a place that had some elegant food without the pomp of an overly serious stuffy tasting menu place and this was exactly it. The service was great- pleasant without being overbearing. I have no idea what the negative reviews were talking about regarding service. Atmosphere wasn’t loud and overwhelming like many nyc restaurants. The food was great and cocktails were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. Absolutely will go again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the worst Japanese food I’ve had in New York. Not authentic, odd flavor choices that overwhelm the food and don’t match the dishes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great food and amazing cocktails — highly recommend! We got the salmon twice; it was that good.
The only thing that dampened our experience was the hostess’s unfriendliness. She could have been more welcoming and didn’t need to remind us twice about giving up the table when the next reservation hadn’t even arrived. When we asked about getting another drink, the staff seemed reluctant to let us stay, even though the next group wasn’t there yet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
If you like sushi, this is the most try. There are some unique takes on sashimi and sushi that I really love. Love the Japanese whiskey here as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tucked behind Walter’s, this moody little Japanese spot is seriously special. The interior is stylish and intimate, with a gorgeous bar and super friendly staff that make you feel right at home.
We sat at the bar and watched the magic happen, the sashimi was fresh and beautifully presented, and everything had that quiet confidence of a place that knows it’s good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hidden within another restaurant, this speakeasy izakaya offers a thoughtful, seasonal menu crafted by a superstar chef who began his career in Tokyo. Each dish is beautifully and deliciously prepared, complemented perfectly by cocktails mixed by their amazing bartender. The experience of おもてなし(omotenashi; Japanese hospitality) at this spot is so apparent that by the time we left, my two dinner companions had already declared they’d become regulars, eager to bring their clients next time. I cannot wait to be back next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoyed myself! We attempted to do a walking dinner around 7:30 on Labor Day weekend and surprisingly they could accommodate. We had about a 15 minute wait, but big ups to the hostess with the curly hair for working things out so beautifully for us ♥️
We sat in the three-seater booth at the back which is a perfect view. Had the steak, edamame, steak tartare... Everything was yummy but I think the menu would be exceptional if they put wagyu on it.
Good music. Good Vibes. Would come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really cool space behind the restaurant Walters. Dark, vibey interior which really complimented the food and drinks.
Drinks were delicious, creative, and well organized. They had a wide offering of drinks and cocktails which work perfectly with the menu.
The food was so very delicious. Prepared perfectly with authentic Japanese flavors. Really enjoyed the Wagyu tartar and the winter bean salad. The unagi don was also outstanding.
Perfect for an intimate date, will be back when the occasion calls for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and drinks but food could have been better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love this restaurant. Been here a few times but the last couple times they didn’t have that potato appetizer which was really, really good. Hope it’ll be available the next time I visit. And they have great cocktails. My favorite is the Wabi Sabi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great vibes. Intimate, cozy japanese speakeasy. Perfect for a date night. The karaage chicken is top notch, as well as the tonkatsu. Drinks are inventive and delicious too. We had a great time and would definitely come back! Shout out to our servers and thank you for a lovely night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Great place to take out-of-town visitors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This spot delivers quality deserving perfect scores. Given the price, quantity, quality, and workers, this place deserves five stars. The environment here is quite nice. The prices at Karasu are decent and vegetables are abundant. We see ourselves becoming regulars at this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I had one night in Brooklyn and asked ChatGPT to create an itinerary for my day. For dinner, it suggested Karasu. Winner. It’s located at the back door of Walter’s just past the WC. It’s dimly lit and has a nice, chill mood. There was 60s and 70s R&B playing. I was there early so I ordered from the HH menu and sat at the bar. I had a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir paired with their Karasu burger (with yuzu garlic mayo, mizuna and sake braised onion) and furikake fries. Both had a nice, spicy kick to them. A delicious blend of all three. I’d highly recommend a visit especially if you show up at Walter’s with a long wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Coziest of vibes.. great date spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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