Wakuwaku
$$ • Izakaya, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Wakuwaku
Customers' Favorites
Bacon Wrapped Enoki
Marinated Cucumbers
Grilled Ika Squid
Cheese Kushi-Age
Seafood Tempura
Miso Black Cod
Salmon Donburi
Mushroom Yaki
Three Skewers
Fried Skewers
Wakuwaku Reviews
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Exceptional service from start to finish! I got lucky landing Veronica as my server, and she's an absolute gem. Sweet, attentive, and full of spot-on recommendations, she basically curated my whole meal like a personal food fairy. Her pick of pumpkin truffle udon? Pure comfort in a bowl. I'm still dreaming about it. Thank you, Veronica!
Huge shoutout to the skewer guy too, who clearly has some kind of grill wizardry going on. Every bite of meat came out perfectly charred,...read full review
Huge shoutout to the skewer guy too, who clearly has some kind of grill wizardry going on. Every bite of meat came out perfectly charred,...read full review
I love chicken teriyaki with all my being and I’ve been to countless restaurants that serve it in their own way. But believe me when I say I ascended (and lowkey burnt my mouth a lil lol) after my first bite… The texture and ESPECIALLY the sauce was so good I was scraping the sauce off my plate with my fork and licking it clean repeatedly. My trips to NYC are scarce, but as I’m being driven home I long for another taste. It’s like meeting a person and knowing...read full review
ALWAYS A GREAT TIME IN WAKUWAKU!! SHIN THE HEAD CHEF AND SERVER JUAN ARE AMAZING!!
THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS, AMBIENCE IS EXCITING WILL ALWAYS COME BACK
THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS, AMBIENCE IS EXCITING WILL ALWAYS COME BACK
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 8:30PM 12 - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 8:30PM |
| Friday | 12 - 2:30PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
Wakuwaku is a lively Japanese restaurant situated in Industry City, Brooklyn. The restaurant features a variety of dishes including sushi, miso soup, salmon teriyaki, and saki flights, with a focus on fresh fish and many skewer options. Customers often enjoy the robata and chicken karaage, which are praised for their freshness and great taste. The atmosphere is energetic and family-friendly, offering counter and bar seating, high chairs, and a cute kids menu. Exceptional service can be found with attentive staff who are full of spot-on recommendations. The skewer guy clearly has some kind of grill wizardry going on, as every bite of meat came out perfectly charred, juicy, and tender. Some reviews mention that service can be slow, especially during busy times, with wait times for payment and plate clearing exceeding 20 minutes, and occasionally some orders may be out of stock. Prices for yakitori skewers are on the higher side, but the high quality of ingredients makes the experience worthwhile. The restaurant's hours can be somewhat unusual, which may make it difficult for some guests to visit comfortably. Despite occasional service issues and limited hours, Wakuwaku remains a good spot for Japanese cuisine in a vibrant setting, perfect for bringing friends and enjoying great food.