Me and couple friends are in Williamsburg area so decided to give this place a try after a good experience at their Chinatown location. This location offers a little different menu, but the service is still excellent. They cook all the meat for me for us, definitely need some skills because the meat are very marble and delicate, if using too much force it looks like they will break apart. We ordered the basic Yakiniku box ($58) which only available Monday to Thursday. Comes with 4 different cuts of meat each 2oz, total 8oz of meat it isn't a lot but very satisfying. They also have a house salad that's very refreshing to begin and a matcha crepe cake to finish. Each meat cook differently with different topping hat complement the meat really well to enhance the tastes. Meat are very fresh and fatty. If you are hungry, I highly recommend to try a bigger box. read more

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So happy we finally got together to try Hiyake with Brooklyn friends. Have been to the Manhattan location, but rarely make it to this borough. Luckily the restaurant is located just a short block from the L Train station, meaning there's no excuse for missing this place. We came on a Tuesday night which wasn't busy, so got seated right away. Our waiter/host were super friendly and wasted no time bringing out some pickled dishes and seaweed. There is a robust drink menu but for us food is the main draw so we were happy with water. The meat box came out looking ready for a photo shoot. Our waiter prepared and grilled each piece with the precision, patience, and delicacy of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. We sat salivating as the wagyu slowly cooked, oozing little blood droplets on top - a sign of very high quality meat. For many people (us included at times) there is a desire to wolf down the food and/or quickly cook everything. But that's not what this experience is designed for. Much like Omakase sushi, you eat little yet feel satisfied when the meal is complete. Quality over quantity. Overall this place was fantastic. I highly recommend coming for dinner so you don't need to eat a whole lot and can appreciate the experience further. Even if you're hungry though, the piece of creamy crepe cake at the end is more than enough to finish. read more

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4.5 stars. My coworker and I visited Hiyake for the first time this past week and had a lovely dinner. Neither of us had ever had Japanese style BBQ before so we opted with getting items from the ala carte Yakiniku menu. I really liked that the menu had pictures of all of the cuts of meat that was offered. This was a life saver for us newbies. The server also gave us recommendations on which ones to try. We ended up getting the short rib, ribeye steak, chicken breast, garlic shrimp, eel, and mushrooms. We also got some cooked appetizers of takoyaki, shrimp tempura, and seaweed salad. We loved the cooked appetizers that we ordered. The Takoyaki was delicious, and the shrimp tempura was fried perfectly. The seaweed salad had bits of fried garlic on top which was a nice touch. The staff were very attentive, and our server cooked all of the meats for us. Most of the meat are either lightly marinated or just seasoned with salt and pepper. There is sweet soy sauce and chilli powder for dipping the cooked meat. The focus is really the cut and taste of the meat, and you use the dipping sauce to add flavor. The ingredients all were fresh and good quality. My favorite was the short rib which had really nice beefy flavor. It was tender and juicy. The ribeye steak was more filling, had more bite and was a bit chewy. Another favorite was the eel. It came to the table partially cooked and then was grilled at the table. It was very tender and juicy. The shrimp was just okay. On the menu it said it was garlic shrimp but I didn't really taste any garlic flavor. Although the portions were small, the quality of the food was great. I also liked the straightforward approach to how the food was cooked and served. And I must say this was a really great introduction to Japanese BBQ. read more

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To start off, our server made our experience at hiyake so much better than we could imagine. She was super attentive checking up on us and ensuring the meat was cooked properly. She also pointed out the best cuts of some of the meats and put it on our plates to try first! There's a variety of meats to choose from and we got the kobe wagyu, short rib, skirt steak, and ribeye. It was my first time having wagyu and it was so delicious. It literally just melts in your mouth. Hiyake also offers fruity soy sauce and chili powder which enhances every piece of meat you eat. I'm not a fan of spicy but that chili powder was so good with the meats. Ribeye and short rib was definitely a must try as well and the meats were perfectly cooked and the cut into the right size. We also got takoyaki which was so delicious. The filling was just perfect ratio. The chicken katsu was delicious as well. The chicken katsu also came with rice, asparagus, seaweed salad and an egg. The rice was seasoned which enhanced the flavor. The chicken karaage was tasty. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed dining here and would definitely come back. Something about the fruity soy sauce and chili powder makes me wanna go back for more. Super close to the L train station and the surrounding area has places to shop to walk off all the delicious food. read more

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Would give 0 stars if I could. We had ordered the ultimate yakiniku set and at $148 per person, I'd expect timely service and attentive care with cooking our food. Unfortunately there were two servers for the entire restaurant during dinner service so half the time our meats and uni was sitting on our table thawing. We were not given water until it was asked for and they never refilled our waters either. On top of that we waited over 30 mins after our meal was finished for them to bring up the eel foie gras that I assumed was considered an appetizer. All they had to do was sear the foie gras and eel n put it on a plate since the tamago came COLD. That shouldn't have taken over 30mins to make. Like I understand they are understaffed but that is not my problem because if you're going to charge omakase prices then I expect omakase service. Management and kitchen need to figure their stuff out. I've never stepped out of a restaurant so angry. Oh and to add to the insult, the food wasn't even great. All the waiting and I was served over cooked beef - the server forgot to oil our grill and our wagyu ended up sticking to grill and so it was served to us in bits and pieces. The food from the kitchen was drenched in sauce and over powered all the food. Seriously, do not waste your time here. read more

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bruv. we were not ready. hiyake blew. our. minds. a friend had recommended hiyake to us and the only regret i have about this place is that we didn't come sooner. food: 5/5 - the quality, presentation and flavor of all the dishes here is just *chefs kiss* forreals. you can opt for two different pre-fixe sets (a third option only available monday - thursday), one for ~$140 (ultimate) and the other for $70 (premium). if you liked a particular cut or dish, you can also order a la carte. my bf and i got one of each set and while both sets were AMAZING, i'd recommend the premium set as you'll still get quality yummy dishes and i personally think it's a better deal. it seems like a few of the dishes of the sets rotate by season as we didn't get the oysters and the photos on yelp show cake for dessert but we got a custard with grass jelly. everything here was so fresh and delicious!! the stand outs to me were the salad (i know, sounds strange but it was so well done), the a5 and american ribeye and tenderloin. the dishes continue to come out (not in order of the menu) as the meats are getting grilled table side by your server. service: 5/5 - fast, friendly and engaging but not overbearing. our server explained each cut with suggestions on how to eat it. ambiance: 5/5 - sitting on the corner bedford and north 8th, hiyake is smaller and really unassuming. you walk in and there are about 4 larger tables with grills, seating at the counter and smaller tables without grills closer to the door. the only thing i'd call out is that the music here is not great. at one point there was country then spanish music playing in the background. i really cannot recommend this place enough. the quality and price can't be beat and we'll definitely be back soon! read more

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My fiancé and I came here for the premium set ($68) per guest. Food: they started us out with the side dishes and it was very delicious! It came with octopus, prawn, and A third dish that I do not remember what it was, but was delicious! The Hiyake salad came with a good amount of crab, but tasted very strong of wasabi most of the time so could not fill enjoy the taste of the crab. The soba was by far my favorite of the appetizer before the grand entree. The teriyaki beef ball was so soft and so flavorful! The meat was cooked by the staff one by one and they tell us the best way to eat it and ask how we would like it cooked. I love how much options they give us! Service: Great service! My only con would be I wish they fill up our water when it's empty, but overall the experience was great! Ambiance: the ambiance felt cozy and we came at a not very busy time as well. Overall: the price for what we get was amazing! The service was just right and we definitely came out very full! If your still hungry though you can always walk over for a slice or Joe pizza! But we were feeling just right. read more

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Came here on Saturday during lunch time. There was no wait and we got seated right away. Nice and clean inside. The place isn't very big. Have a few booths with 1 grill in the middle, and few tables without the grills. There's also a bar in the middle. They offered high chair for children. We ordered: *Ribeye steak (which you cook yourself) *Pan fried chuck rib bento box which comes with rice, seaweed salad, an egg and 1 asparagus cut into 3 tiny stripes. *I personally really enjoy the chuck rib. Loved the flavor and the juiciness and tenderness of the meat. Both the waitresses who tended to us were very nice and attentive. Making sure everything was alright with our orders and our needs. read more

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A Japanese-style yakiniku restaurant hidden deep in Williamsburg: Hiyake Really unique: A5 Wagyu beef, foie gras, caviar, sea urchin, seabass, ten chefs ‍ special sauce [color][color][color], comparable to Michelin, read more

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Loved my experience! Came here quite early on a Saturday night (4pm) and there was no wait. The staff were very friendly and attentive with food being served quickly and our server cooking our food to perfection (you can also cook the food on your own). The meats were well marinated and very high quality - we ordered the Kobe wagyu, short rib, skirt steak, and duck breast - with the duck breast surprisingly being our favorite! All of their menu items also pair perfectly with their house-made soy sauce and spice mixture. The place is nice and cozy for a date night or a casual hangout for smaller groups - most of the tables I saw seat up to 5-6. They also have bar seating with grills set up on the bar as well, with a very well stocked bar from what I could see. 10/10 recommend, can't wait to come back! read more

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Stopped by a normal weekday night, I've tried hiyake on Manhattan location since they just opened.Now they just opened another hiyake on Brooklyn. I am a crazy wagyu lover so me and my friends decided to go on Brooklyn location. Talked to the waiter that they just renovated the whole place. When I walked into the store, I was actully attracted by the new decoration. They have 3 different types of omakase menu. We chose the $148 one. Served with multiple wagyu dishes. All the dishes come out with exquisite presentation,and no doubt the quality is top level.My favorite one is the japanese A5 wagyu with hokkaido uni and caviar on the top. The taste was so amazing, for uni you can smell and taste the favor of the natural sea. Definatly highly recommened. read more

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Quality meat and staffs are helpful for cooking perfection. They also have variety of drinks. Reservation is recommended. read more

They opened around the corner from me in Williamsburg, I've eaten there twice with my daughter, nothing special considering the price and portions. They were never particularly friendly, staff does not seem happy, I've traveled to Japan twice so I don't think I'm culturally misinterpreting anything. We went in this evening and they switched to an all Omakase menu. Fine. We chose the least expensive option of 58, 68 and 150. We were then informed verbally that because it was Saturday they would not give us the $58 option. Are they really making that much more by eliminating the lower cost option? We happen to prefer that cut of beef, less fat. The place was empty at 6:15pm. I would be surprised if this place lasts a year. read more

I found this restaurant on Instagram and decided to try the Brooklyn location. The first time I went, we didn't make any reservation and the hostess said the wait would be around an hour so we left. So we decided to make reservation few days ahead and went to the restaurant today. I made it for 7pm, arrived on time and We were told all the bbq tables taken but we should be able to get our table in few minutes. So I thought, not a big deal, we could wait. At 7:20pm, our waiter comes over and tells us they have a table of 5 coming for their 7:30pm rsvp. I was just baffled... basically the next available table was a table that could fit 5 and they didn't want to give it to us (me and my bf). The next available table after that was maybe going to be around 7:40 or more. What's the point of reservation. We booked for 7pm, waited just to be told the people that made rsvp for 7:30 was going to get the seat. The management deserves 0 but I give it one star for the waiter who was apologetic and gave us drink on the house. Welp, never coming back. read more

Hiyake Omakase - Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was fantastic!! Service even better where the owner was so attentive and really made sure we had a great time. Couldn't recommend more!

This is a perfect addition to Williamsburg. Very friendly staff and great high quality meat. Reasonably priced and perfectly marinated. Cool setting. Duck breast was incredible. read more

First time here, very nice place, very good service,and very good quality of food!! Highly recommended!!! read more

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The theme of this restaurant is Japanese Wagyu and American Wagyu. There are side dishes and desserts for free. We are full. We spent $168 plus tip, and the price is reasonable read more

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Came here last Saturday, and there was no wait. The stuffs served the food very quickly, we were non stop eating the whole time, very satisfied, especially it was so cold outside, BBQ just so perfect, very cozy inside. The meat quality was pretty good, we tried all beef BBQ, we love pretty much everything. But my favorite was Kobe Waygu, Tenderloins and Blade Steak. I also love their dry pepper flakes and secret sauce, so tasty and perfect for the meat. read more

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How big of a s*itshow can a restaurant be? Come to Hiyake and find out. Waited 45 minutes for food to come out. Mind you, you cook the food yourself, so I waited an hour for raw meat to come out. It never came. We left instead of waiting because one has to wonder, what can possibly be happening if they cant even give you raw meat in 1 hour. Asked where our food was and the server tried to normalize it as if it was ok by saying, nobody has their food yet. Everyones in the same boat. Okkkkkkk. We should have known that this place would be a mess when you look at the bar. There are 4 grills built into the bar. 2 of them are right in front of the columns so you cant even use them unless you want to sit at opposite ends of the column, not being able to see or speak with your friend and only see your meat cooking. One of the grills was broken. So out of 4 grills, only 1 worked. They make nice instagram ads to lead you to a pile of trash. read more

I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood (which doesn't have another Japanese grill). Sounds like they're still ironing out some operational stuff but that's the case with any new restaurant! My favorites are: - Short rib - Beef tongue - Negimaki - Duck breast I did not care for the pumpkin :) read more

Waited about 40 minutes to sit down from AFTER our reservation time. Then waited another 1 hour to get our food. Service is awful. Food is OK, not worth the price nor the extremely long wait. 1 star for wasting money on Wagyu, after the waitress left our grill on and unattended for so long that it caused the paper thin "Wagyu" to overcook immediately. read more

A welcome addition to the neighborhood. We went there with a couple friends. The staff was helpful with recommendations, and cooking at the table made for a cool experience. A great choice for drinks and snacks with friends or a dinner out. read more

Very chill spot for date night. You can make your own food right on the spot. The server was nice and always asked us if everything was okay. 10/10 must try. read more

Hiyake Omakase - Brooklyn - Beef and chicken - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just left this place. Fresh cuts but I didn't like the disorganization and the attention. I wanted to order more but the chef stepped out. They told me to wait. I didn't appreciate that. read more

Took 3 hrs start to finish (got one round of beers comped to make up for it) and made us sick in the morning. Wouldn't go here.

Poor customer service. We ordered two 11 course ultimate Yakiniku sets ($148) end up only getting 6 courses, the wait time between A5 platter and dessert was 30 mins. And that's the time I realized there were missing items, I didn't wanna wait anymore so I told the waiter to deduct the missing items from the check . they said they can't do it and ask if we want to wrap the food to go. We had dessert already so what's the point? they offered us a 15 % off discount , our check was $296 (tax not included )15% off would be $44, in another words, its telling me they're taking $44 off a $296 bill for missing HALF of the set menu? This is unacceptable, they didn't feel sorry nor apologize but blame us for switching table (the counter seats were uncomfortable) that's why they can't follow up with our orders. I didn't know it's that hard to manage a 4 tables 6 counter seats restaurant. my friend was still hungry so we stay and wait for them to wrap the food. it took another 45 minutes. I've never had such experience before, this is the second time I'm writing review on Yelp because I was really angry. It's a waste of time as well as money. read more