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    Bushniwa

    4.2 (325 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Andrew E.

    The salmon poke bowl I ordered was a great change of pace from the usual serving style. The jazz background provided just the right mood and the restaurant made for an overall great lunch stop

    Dennis S.

    When I go to a restaurant, there are several things I consider. I think about the menu. Will I enjoy the offerings based on descriptions? Do they get good reviews? Is it fresh? Is it clean? Is the cost in line with the selections? Does the ambiance justify a higher cost? How friendly are they, front to back? I traveled to Brooklyn to see my daughter, and since my birthday was last week, she wanted to take me and my gf for dinner. We narrowed it down to sushi, and then two choices. We selected Bushniwa, and I'm glad we did. We started with gyōza, served upside down under a cover of something crispy. I'm not sure what it was, except delicious. The gyōza were perfectly cooked and flavorful. We also got edemame, steamed and fresh. We ordered three rolls, Crazy Tuna, Hot Dragon, and Roll of Kings. I think Roll of Kings was my favorite, but all were good, and the crab was real! The manager and server were very attentive and friendly, and brought a complimentary homemade black sesame ice cream for celebration. We also ordered Mille crepe, a 22 layer Japans sweet potato based dessert. Don't miss it! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food was great, the staff friendly, and the cost reasonable. I'll be back!

    An example of how their rolls arrived. Do not order from here
    K M.

    What a joke. Over priced and brutally made sushi. Ordered $70 worth and they shoved into one tiny box all smashed together. The popcorn shrimp came soggy and flavorless. Called the woman about the poor delivery and she offered 10% on the next order. THERE WON'T BE ONE!

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    Hayward L.

    A friend booked this place for dinner and I thought it would be just another overpriced hipster Japanese spot. After all, it's right in the heart of Bushwick and has that modern design with black walls and hanging plants. Turns out I loved it! We got the sashimi platter to share, it was absolutely delightful - each person got over a dozen pieces of fish and a bowl of rice or salad. Also tried the pork buns and the vegetable gyozas, both of which were very good. Service was great and music wasn't too loud, it was perfect for an intimate dinner. The value for money is solid, the food came pretty quickly, and I will definitely be back!

    Pad Thai for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve Cheesecake Tempura because my brother Vincent is at your restaurant but historically

    Thanksgiving and Christmas wedding would be ideal so even in Subconscious language I'm going to order from you in the future

    Sarah F.

    Decided to check this place out, when visiting family in nyc, this is one of my brother and his wife's favorite places so I'm glad I got to check in out for myself. The service here is great, so friendly! However not over bearing. Which I love. We had delicious matcha margaritas! One of my new favorite drinks, I also tried the blushing gheshia, which was also tasty. For food we had, edemame, which is one of my favorites, we also had veggie dumplings, and some delicious seasoned shrimp. For my main course I went with sushi since it's my favorite, and it was fresh, delicious and I ate every piece! Loved this experience and would love to get back when I'm in the area!

    Niecee R.

    This is such a little gem in Bushwick!! Food, service and drinks were amazing!!! Can't wait to come back!!

    Ordered delivery from here. The food was good, and the presentation was great. There were no utensils and no soy sauce. Given the prices they charge, they should be able to get the details right. Una don (eel bowl): the eel wasn't deboned. The bones were more or less edible but I would still prefer deboned eel.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll and Philadelphia Roll
    Hailey S.

    Su-shi how delicious this sushi looks?? Let me share with you probably my favorite sushi spot in NYC as of now - Bushniwa located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. I love the aesthetic inside and have ordered both dine-in and to-go from here. They have a wide variety of items on the menu, from starters and appetizers, rolls and specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi, to dinner plates, soup, noodles, sweets, and more! Some of my go-to's are the shrimp tempura and Philadelphia rolls. They are mighty in size and taste. Their house salad & dressing and miso soup are tasty too! Service is always attentive and friendly and the prices are affordable and average for a Japanese restaurant. I can't recommend this spot enough!

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    Timothy D.

    Absolutely immaculate, the food was so fresh and prepared perfectly. The decor was incredible. The hostess was one of the nicest I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Easily a top restaurant of my life

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    Tinnil S.

    I've been here a few time in the afternoon and I've been able to catch their lunch specials. You def get more for your buck when you get a lunch special but they have similar items on the dinner menu. I've only had the tempura veggies and shrimp with rice as a main. I don't know most of the vegetables they tempura lol but it's good. I don't really like the sauce that comes with it so I usually get a side of eel sauce. It's a nice hidden gem to get some peace and quiet and good food alone. I don't know how busy it is for dinner but I know it's usually only a few people the time I go.

    Erin C.

    Saturday night dinner for 2. We sat at the beautiful wood bar. Everything about this place felt good! I noticed and appreciated every detail from the soaring high ceilings to the skylight, the plants decorating the walls and the wood-theme that makes this interior feel warm yet very elevated. Even the tap water has mint leaves in it which makes a typically mundane object artistic. The sushi rolls were delicious and I will be back to try more. We got the Super Trio and Shrimp Tempura - both excellent! We also ordered the grilled miso eggplant which was served as a whole oval slice - thought that was unique. Loved the casual yet cool vibe. Great for dates or a group meet up.

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    This place is a rip off, Grocery market sushi is better. After getting the bill I felt ripped off. Save yourself some money. Skip this one

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