50 Best Sushi Bars in Brooklyn

“The space is clean and modern and staff are welcoming. The chef Anthony was super friendly knowledgeable! Fish are amazingly fresh rice was also really good. I grew up in Japan so I’m pretty familiar with sushi restaurants but even among those, Shota is one of my favorites!“

“I got the spicy tuna dip and clam soup as appetizers, and for my main course, I ordered the signature set and added a few more temakis. Personally, I preferred the classic types of temakis. The special kinds had too much sauce for my taste. Overall, everything was delicious, and the staff were super nice. If you can't get a reservation at the city location, the Williamsburg location is way easier to book a table.“

“My partner found a hidden gem in Williamsburg. We tried the seasonal omakase set. The fish was fresh, each piece was delicious. Also, enjoyed that when each piece came out, the hostess would show us a photo of the fish we’re eating. Chef Leo is really knowledgeable with the food, so don’t be afraid to ask for information. Will definitely come back!“

“This place is amazing! The staff is so great, and the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend if you're looking for Omakase in NYC/Brooklyn. Also have to recommend Chef Jack, he is the best!

Dietary restrictions: I avoided shellfish and it was no problem!“

“This is my new favorite place. The staff is SO nice and the sushi is really great. Some of the best in not only Brooklyn but Manhattan too. It’s inexpensive. My only wishlist item is that they’d add signature rolls but either way, this place is awesome.“

“I’ve been to this place twice, and both visits were excellent. I tried the $78, 11-course omakase and the $118, 15-course option. While both were great, I preferred the 15 courses because of the wagyu—it was a standout.

Each piece was expertly prepared by the chef and packed with flavor. Even the ginger was unique, served in cube form, which set it apart from other places. The green tea ice cream was also a highlight, really delicious.

I’ll definitely be returning!“

“This place gets A+ in every way. Service, wait staff, decor, food. Not even the slightest negative word. My first time here, I was blown away. The food is beyond amazing. Every morsel. Each dish has its own unique taste & experience. LOVE“

“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]“

“Best restaurant in the area by far! Always great service and inventive and flavorful menu, with always a nice surprise from Chef Jason. Go team Yoyo! Don't hesitate to give them some love, you will get plenty in return. I am a fan (obviously!).“

“First time here and it was amazing!! First - the ambiance is nice. It’s very cute inside, you take your shoes off and sit on cushions on the ground. It feels very calm and relaxed. Second - the fish is really fresh and the concept is fun. It was cool to experiment with the different salts and make our own handrolls. Every piece was delicious. You also get soup, and they have good drink options as well. Third - great service! Our server checked on us multiple times. He was helpful regarding the menu. He even asked if we were celebrating something special and brought a dessert with a candle! We will definitely be back and I can’t recommend this place more.“

“We love every bite we had here! High quality fish, amazing experience! We will definitely come back again!“

“They want to make you happy, and do a lot to show it. Dishes we tried included the caviar dumplings (juicy, wonderfully contrasting flavors, fantastic sauce) short ribs (falliing-off-the- bone tender) and great hand rollls and unagi don. Things got a little busy, and they came up to apologize for unagi main dish being delayed, and plated a free roll. Not necessary, not sought, but appreciated. Even the synthetic maple tree, with its foliage forward orange leaves, looked great.“

“Fantastic omakase experience with great value for money! The ingredients were incredibly fresh. I especially liked the sweet shrimp and scallops. Not to mention the foi gras with salmon combination.

Miso soup at the middle of the omakase was great - perfect for a warming break to prepare for a second round of sushi. If I have to pick any fault... The dessert ice cream was mediocre.“

“깔끔하고 깊은 맛이 좋았습니다.“

“Sushi Lin was fantastic for some delicious sushi and appetizers. The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the karaage was crispy with a perfect sauce. I’m looking forward to going back to try their omakase and hand rolls. The service was very friendly and attentive!“

“Tuna cutting ceremony was a thrill in all respects… great staff here !“

“A great place to eat!!! we go here all the time with the family.“

“Finally! Wasabi. ACTUAL, friggin wasabi. You must request it as they do not waste it on the uninitiated.
Their menu reflects the populist palate of "Asian fusion" that rules the day as a gateway to purist epicureanism, they excel with the more traditional Japanese options.
They even offer, to the relief of the cognoscente, the elusive, and quite healthy, SPANISH mackerel!

Did I mention the actual wasabi?“

“Good atmosphere! Great service. Delicious food.“

“everything good.............“

“My husband and I were visiting friends in Brooklyn and they live a couple blocks from Uotora. We had never been to New York and were super excited to try omakase. Holy sh*t, that was one of the best meals we've ever had! Everything from food to service to atmosphere was amazing. Thanks for showing these Golden, Colorado people a ridiculously good meal.“

“To me Taiki is among New York’s very best sushi restaurants. It is every bit on par with Yasuda, Soto, Gari. Nakazawa, Blue Ribbon and Bond Street and it’s right here in Brooklyn“

“Absolutely loved Tora! The mentaiko pasta is a must-try – rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The crispy tuna rice was fantastic too (prob our favorite), with a perfect balance of texture and taste. We also had the crispy seaweed salad, which was light and refreshing, a great start to the meal. The drinks were excellent as well, though they recently changed their happy hour times, so be sure to check before going.“

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

“The food here is amazing & has more unique sushi options.
Now let’s talk about how amazing our waiter Manny is. He’s well versed on the menu & gives amazing recommendations! He’s extremely hospitable. A great personality!“

“Came around 8pm monday night, given a 30min wait time, seated in 20ish (definitely depends on how slow/amount people want to eat)

Good variety of fishes as well as fish eggs, lobster, eel. Unfortunately they ran out of the eel and a few pieces of the bluefin that I wanted. Waiter was helpful in recommending replacement fishes

Ordered about 12 different pieces ranging from 9 - 24$, quality was good, sizes/portions could be larger. With the dish size plates couldve been brought out with 5 or so different sashimi/hand rolls on the plates

The pieces of bluefin I got were light but a good amount of fattyness to them (4 or so variations of bluefin, light to fatty) would honestly order more of bluefin if I was looking to reorder something
Pink lobster can be skipped, is more of a filler piece
Anago, no salty taste, eel had a nice texture
Salmon eggs, wrapped with seaweed around, sounds weird but the eggs didnt pop nor were they as refreshing/savory as I usually think roe is. Still tasted good

Overall a good experience but leaves you wanting more food at the end, wait staff was friendly and attentive (quick to update on wait time as well as letting us know when they were out of a fish)“

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

“Awesome Sushi. Highly recommended“

“Food is amazing every time“

“I would give this place a million billion stars if I could. Every single employee that I saw there is SO friendly. The milk tea is the best I’ve ever had, and I absolutely loved the tofu/inari pockets, fresh, delicious seafood. The eel literally gets torched in front of you which is just such a lovely detail to how much they care about their customers’ experience. The people here brighten my day, especially tonight when I wasn’t having such a great day, their attitude just gave me such a wonderful vibe and energy… honestly made me happy. thank you guys so much for being who you are, and stay that way, our world needs it :’)“

“Osamu San - you are the greatest sushi man on the planet. I love this place. I’ve been coming here since I was 18 years old and we owned a restaurant across the street (castillo de jagua). Hands down the best sushi I’ve had outside of Japan.Love you osamu San!!!!!!- kojiro“

“The service was great, I felt like I was attended to very closely by staff, yet given enough space to enjoy myself. The food was next level, my favorite was the uni wrapped in flounder. No need to make extra food plans after , you’ll definitely leave satisfied.

Great spot for a date or an important meeting. Checks all my boxes!

Edit: had some friends visit from the West Coast and was requested to show them “the spots.” Went back to try the hand-roll sets (having omakase twice a month will kill my wallet) and was pleasantly surprised that they do not skimp on the quality. Applause for keeping up the quality and good vibes Junsui.“

“Got the Chirashi Kaisen Don (Chef's Choice Assortment) and found that it was a great amount of raw fish for the price. The order came with Miso soup and a small steamed egg dish.

We got to see the chef prepare it for us due to the seating arrangement, which was a plus.“

“I forgot to take a pic but I had the smash burger with fries and with one simple miscommunication they Really looked out for me the Food and Service was A1 shout out to Fumi and Jada That Pumpkin cheesecake was everything ? I’m coming back Today!! Need another slice.“

“It’s a market as well as a pick up-only restaurant. They have a narrow bench inside where you can wait for your food to be prepared, but it’s not an eat-in establishment, at least when I visited on a weekday afternoon.The sushi was super fresh and delicious - the roe was a good touch and all the veggies were seasoned and/or pickled, yum - though pricey for takeout. I was under the impression that this was an affordable option for sushi in the area but it is not. Paid $32 for this bowl of salmon donburi.I would be back when I feel like treating myself.“

“How amazing! So nice and professional. Mai is an amazing server. Super clean and fresh“

“I always like coming here, the place is always a vibe with friendly staff. The soft shell crab was amazing crispy, tender, and bursting with flavor. The sushi is fresh, and the ramen hits the spot every time. I wish they had different broths like chicken or beef.
That said, the drink menu could definitely use some more options. It’d be awesome to see a wider selection of wines to pair with the food, plus some more fun cocktails to mix things up. Overall, The Trad Room is a great place to grab a tasty meal, but a better drink lineup would make it even better.“

“I live around the corner and had such a lovely time here, I will absolutely be coming back. The rolls, especially eel, were delicious, and so was the Green tea tiramisu for dessert. Also had great sake, and all this was for a reasonable price and in a beautiful setting. Our host, Akbar, was so incredibly kind, hospitable, and clearly cares a lot about the quality of food and service. Bushniwa really feels like a rare gem.“

“Akimori on the upper east side is a delightful culinary experience. The fish was extraordinary and the presentation was amazing. The vegetarian option could use a little more creativity. We had the restaurant ourselves, and it was like having a private chef. Kudos to Paul who made us feel so welcome.“

“Amazing and high quality sushi! Always a hit and super fresh. So happy that they opened up close to where I live. I've been ordering from them almost every other week. Definitely give it a try if you haven't before! Note that their restaurant is very small though“

“I am very selective about leaving reviews but this place was worth the time. This spot is absolutely fantastic. The vibe and the service were very elevated, and the food was some of the best Japanese we have had in a long time (and we recently went to Japan). Cannot recommend enough.“

“Friendly staff Nice food Not cheap though“

“Delicious sushi etc, fast service, friendly, and mainly very clean. For me cleanliness is #1. Sometimes you're in a store and the squeeze bottles are so dirty you just walk out as it reflects on other aspects. Here everything is clean really clean. Keep it up“

“Lovely food and atmosphere! There’s a beautiful backyard seating with tons of plants, and also not too loud, great place to have a conversation.

The restaurant concept is also interesting - they have two separate kitchens making Vietnamese and Japanese food, under the same house“

“Excellent sushi, great service, great people.“

“Rolls were tasty. Service was ok but not very attentive in a small spot, music very low, chef kept on fiddling with the circuit breaker and turned lights, AC and music off and on several times during our 30 minutes there, a little disruptive to a quiet dinner.“

“DON HALL and SOUTH BEACH MEDIA like Gen Japanese.“

“A hidden gem in the neighborhood. The most affordable sushi and also the freshest! It’s a rare combination. Literally less than 4 dollars a roll. Come and find out just how good it is. You will not go to another sushi place again.

Kid-friendliness: Very friendly staff. Very comfortable environment. They interact well with young kids.“

“HIRO is an exceptional restaurant that offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant’s ambiance is elegant and sophisticated, and the food is absolutely outstanding. The dishes are beautifully presented, and the flavors are perfectly balanced, making each bite a tantalizing experience for your taste buds.Overall, we highly recommend HIRO for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in BROOKLYN The food, ambiance, and service are all outstanding.“

“Have ordered several times to cater large events.... The owner is super accommodating, and easy to work with. The food is very very good. The presentation and variety is perfect. Always gives extra condiments and utensils.“