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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bianca Ritorto
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Crespo
Coziest of vibes.. great date spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Adwoa
Yum! Looking forward to going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Steak for Two
Jason Wu
Hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Corinne C
Would recommend. Salmon bowl was yummy and fresh. The roe was so salty and yum. My date loved the curry bowl and said the flavor was very balanced and not too spicy. He did not miss meat at all. Good proportion of curry to rice. Whisky soda was so bland, so I got a drink that had a flat component and was very yummy. Sat at the bar and did not feel squashed. The karaage came out piping hot and was so fresh, yummy, tender, and juicy. Also, a good amount to share between two. The oysters taste best by themselves.
This place used to be a cool vibe where people in the neighborhood stayed loyal to. I have been at least a dozen times but this will be my last. Our table of 3 ordered several dishes, several rounds of drinks including the most expensive steak dish. Spent about $400 only to be told 5 times that we had to leave by 7:30pm because there was another reservation. Our reservation started at 5:30. I get the 2 hr limit but to constantly be reminded since 6pm was really annoying and we couldn’t enjoy our meal or drinks. We left promptly at 7:25pm This is no longer my go to for cocktails or steak. It has lost its charm and is now a revolving door. Food was decent. But there are so many great places in the neighborhood, no need to drop $$$ here to be pushed out like a herd of sheep. I felt bad bc I invited my guests and chose Karasu. Never again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
CY KT
They are kinda speakeasy style, located behind another restaurant. I’ve been here a couple of times already and always had a great time. Whether it’s for drinks with small dishes or a full dinner, the service and the quality of food and drinks have never been disappointing. The atmosphere was comfortable with a touch of intimacy, plus some Japanese accent, which I absolutely love it.
aysu unal
Karasu’s got it all - amazing food, awesome people, and speakeasy vibe that takes it to the next level! Steak for two and matcha cheesecake are must to try.
Recommended dishes: Steak for Two
Jessie Lamworth
Fantastic drinks, food, and service. Our waiter Ben was great, and the bartender was super knowledgeable and quick to make drinks as we ordered them at the bar
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
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
Yum! Looking forward to going back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Steak for Two
Hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Would recommend. Salmon bowl was yummy and fresh. The roe was so salty and yum. My date loved the curry bowl and said the flavor was very balanced and not too spicy. He did not miss meat at all. Good proportion of curry to rice. Whisky soda was so bland, so I got a drink that had a flat component and was very yummy. Sat at the bar and did not feel squashed. The karaage came out piping hot and was so fresh, yummy, tender, and juicy. Also, a good amount to share between two. The oysters taste best by themselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Oysters
Restaurantji Recommends
This place used to be a cool vibe where people in the neighborhood stayed loyal to. I have been at least a dozen times but this will be my last. Our table of 3 ordered several dishes, several rounds of drinks including the most expensive steak dish. Spent about $400 only to be told 5 times that we had to leave by 7:30pm because there was another reservation. Our reservation started at 5:30. I get the 2 hr limit but to constantly be reminded since 6pm was really annoying and we couldn’t enjoy our meal or drinks. We left promptly at 7:25pm This is no longer my go to for cocktails or steak. It has lost its charm and is now a revolving door.
Food was decent. But there are so many great places in the neighborhood, no need to drop $$$ here to be pushed out like a herd of sheep. I felt bad bc I invited my guests and chose Karasu. Never again
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
They are kinda speakeasy style, located behind another restaurant. I’ve been here a couple of times already and always had a great time. Whether it’s for drinks with small dishes or a full dinner, the service and the quality of food and drinks have never been disappointing. The atmosphere was comfortable with a touch of intimacy, plus some Japanese accent, which I absolutely love it.
Karasu’s got it all - amazing food, awesome people, and speakeasy vibe that takes it to the next level! Steak for two and matcha cheesecake are must to try.
Recommended dishes: Steak for Two
Fantastic drinks, food, and service. Our waiter Ben was great, and the bartender was super knowledgeable and quick to make drinks as we ordered them at the bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply a treasure of Fort
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mochi, Whole Fish
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