Just like other reviewers mentioned, this place is off the charts good. So much so that I am afraid my daily visits to the restaurant cannot be that healthy (sushi is good... but too much of everything and...). Excellent food, cozy place, nice staff... you name it. The chefs are so inventive, and you just must try one of the house special roles. I would recommend either "Brooklyn Bridge" (comes with a special eel sauce) or "Fashion" (shrimp tempura predominately + a few special sauces on top). You want to have a great sushi experience --- nothing to think about, Iron Chef is your place. The only con is that the place is relatively small, so it can fill up rather quickly. That can translate into a 20 min wait on a busy dinner night... but when I come to think of it, if it were any bigger the restaurant would not probably be as good or intriguing as it is now. read more

I'm writing this while sitting on the toilet - that's how strongly I feel about giving this place a bad review. Maybe it's my own fault for ordering the sea urchin. That aside, the rest of the sushi was still atrocious. The rice was packed solid and it was like chewing gum. The fish was not fresh (on a thursday night). I don't understand the hype. Maybe it's just one of those places people in the neighborhood feel like they should support. While waiting for the bathroom, I also witnessed one of the sushi "chefs" sneezing and hacking all over the food, which made me feel even better about this place. Spend your money elsewhere even if you think iron chef sushi is good value. read more

Absolutely love this place! Great lunch specials. Very affordable. Best spring roll I've ever had!

This would've been 5 star if the rice to fish portion was great. The fish portion is a somewhat too little. Other than that this place is amazing! The special sushi are great, even their miso ramen is well made! There service is also very great! Our tea was never left empty for too long! Definitely recommend! Special if you want sushi after jury duty! read more

Iron Chef House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cool,cozy Japanese restaurant with excellent food and great service,my rolls were excellent,highly recommend

Waited over an hour for delivery. Unable to call the restaurant because there is a busy tone. The delivery is already late by 20 minutes as I am writing this review. We live about a 5 minute drive from the restaurant. Love their sushi but wondering if we ever will get it. Pretty upset we cannot leave a message and there is no way to follow up on this........... read more

I love this place. When it comes to sushi, it's all about freshness and Iron Chef delivers. I have known the owners for quite sometime and they are all about quality and service. I have never had a bad meal here. I know that they get the first pick of the fresh fish deliveries going to Brooklyn. That means fresh sushi for you. They are creative in both presentation and decor. The atmosphere is hip and modern, yet cozy and comfortable. I don't east sushi anywhere else in Brooklyn. Everyone i bring here is always impressed. Their vegetable miso soup is one of the best I have ever had and their special rolls are fantastic. read more

Iron Chef House - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place. The staff is wonderful even when they are very busy. The prices are very reasonable and the seafood is always fresh. I steer clear of the wacky rolls with a million ingredients and usually opt for classic sushi or sashimi. The miso soup is the best I ever had. The special appetizers on the board are also great. This is a perfect date night kind of spot. On Friday nights you will need a reservation. Or expect to wait over an hour for a table. read more

The sushi apps and dessert are all delicious and taste fresh. As much as I love coming here the cramped space is a hassle when they're always so busy. Even if you make a reservation you come in and wait kind of on top of everyone else who's eating their meal while they sit you down. Being a neighborhood staple sushi spot they really need to expand !!!! read more

The food was so good, the staff is restaurant was nice , we always like to dinner at iron chef house ,What recommend is the grilled rice ball read more

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There is a reason that I regularly opt to stay in and watch Law and Order instead of going out to some hot restaurant with my friends.That reason is Iron Chef House. Why? It could be the amazing prices. Or maybe the outstanding house rolls (ahem...the monkey roll is to die for, not to mention a major diet-breaker). Or possibly the generous portions. Or even the super-speedy delivery. Whatever it is, one thing is for sure: I'd rather sit at home with Benson, Stabler, and Iron Chef take-out than at an all-expenses-paid dinner at Nobu. read more

I used to work and live right nearby and now that I moved away, I miss this place terribly. One of the rare gems in Brooklyn Heights, a Brooklyn neighborhood that can't seem to get its culinary stuff in order. The space is cozy, dark, and somewhat modern looking. The tables are scattered throughout the small space, but not too close together so you aren't on top of each other. Lunch is a bargain whether you order a box, entree, or the sushi specials - $8 for 2 rolls or $10.50 for 3 - which all come with soup or salad and may sound quite ordinary, until you have a taste and fall in love. House special rolls are also very reasonable for the quality of the fish. Dinner is definitely more hectic. So make sure you come before the rush if you don't want to wait, which gets to be unpleasant when you are out in the cold, as there's no real space to stand. The ladies who serve you work hard, friendly, adept, and know how to treat a regular. Sushi crafters are also diligent in readying your oh-so DELISH and FRESH and TASTY! read more

Came here the other night for takeout to bring to Brooklyn Bridge Park for a little evening picnic. Me and my boyfriend ordered 4 rolls: the spicy veggie, the fancy spicy tuna, the monkey roll, and the 2008 roll. I don't usually even like shrimp, but the monkey roll was amazing. The veggie roll was good although I was wishing for some crunchy asparagus to balance the softness. I liked the texture of the 2008 roll (I think because of the multiple layers of rice paper), but the flavor was a bit bland. The spicy tuna was solid. We also got the Pork Shumai, which was delicious. Luckily we had four other people at our picnic, because these rolls were so rich and filling that we couldn't even come close to finishing them. Everything was packed beautifully and was easy to eat on our blanket. read more

The bf decided to take me here for dinner on new year, 2017. Since we didn't make any reservation on new year day, we already anticipated a long wait time for our table. There were two large parties, one was for 6 which sat down right before we could leave our number on the waiting list, and the other was for 12 people, who came 10 minutes after our number was taken. We were the only two who were waiting for a table, and there was a table for two who left for more than 10 minutes. While we were waiting for one out of the three waitresses to seat us to that empty table, we saw the chef (or rather the boss) took one of the chairs from that empty table we were supposed to be seated, to the party of 12. We stood there for another 5 minutes, one of the waitresses finally saw our existence, and said "I am the only who knew that you two were waiting for a table,". Shortly, she guided us to that same empty table we've been starving at for the last 15 minutes. She then realized a chair was missing, and quickly got one for us. And so we finally sat down, and quickly ordered because that same waitress said if we had ordered later, food would come later since there were two larger parties. Therefore, we ordered right away with her. We waited as we watched waitresses running back and forth, rather being busy, they looked unorganized and were not orientated at all. The second waitress came to refill our hot tea, asked if we were being helped. The third waitress shortly after the second one, asked if we already placed our order. We watched food (yellowtail jaws, spicy yellowtail, lobster sashimi and sushi) arrived to the table of 6, and also food (two sorts of volcano thingies [with flames], and also another lobster sashimi and sushi) arrived to the table of 12. We waited longer for our food than our table, approximately 40 minutes. However, we only ordered two "special" rolls which were not special, and a plate of simple sashimi and sushi which was not out of ordinary like those two lobsters and two volcano plates with flames. When food finally came, first waitress apologized for the long wait. Second one came back to ask if everything was alright, and the third one came around asking the same damn question! Yes! You guys were sorry that food took soooooo long to come, but what else could we have done other than telling you guys everything was ok?! We felt rude to walk out of the restaurant and to go to the ramen restaurant we were going to go which was only a block away! You guys kept coming around asking the sameeeee questions, isn't there a better system for restaurants?! How ignorant! How impersonal! So not attentive! We quickly finished our food, which was not good by the way, not Impressive at all. I have no idea why some reviews on yelp said their food was good. It was nothing special, not authentic, not even comparable with a local sushi restaurant in Brooklyn. We asked for our check, then the waitress told us that the kitchen was making us a free dessert for making us wait for that long for food, which didn't make much sense. If that's the case, then why didn't you guys decide to give us a complementary soups or salads while waiting for our foods to warm up our stomachs?! I so did not expect to starve, my upper stomach was starting to hurt. Neither did I expect to hate my first dinner of 2017 this much, to write such long horrible review. Never ever coming back again. What a waste of our time, gas and money. read more

I was there at the end of their lunch time and my God they didn't really want me there. Wish they had just told me they were closing, but they didn't so I ended up with a pretty rushed, lackluster experience. The waitress sucked and was fighting with the other one, which gave me some entertainment, I just hope they tone it down when there are more people in the place! The fish was yummy though and the environment, other than the fight club waitress scene, was really pretty nice. Overall I think Brooklyn (and in many ways NYC in general) miss the boat a bit sushi-wise, but I'd come back here to try again based on the fish alone! read more

This is the best sushi in Brooklyn Heights, or Brooklyn for that matter. The food is always fresh with new and fun special rolls. The service is top notch and its an absolute pleasure to dine in and a breeze to order delivery. I loved their sister restaurant Jpan in park slope and was so excited to hear they were affiliated. ORDER THE MONKEY ROLL, you will not be disappointed. The Lotus root appetizer is also delicious! An even better perk: they do lunch specials on Saturday 12-4. Be a good Brooklyner and support Iron Chef! It will love you back! read more

I've been eating at the Iron Chef since it opened, replacing a truly awful, roach infested pizza place. Even though it's gotten more difficult to get a table, this has remained our family's local "let's treat ourself" restaurant. The prices are pretty average for a sushi place. I have never had the sushi, since i don't eat it, but i have heard nothing but great things, and I really enjoy the cooked food. They have a variety of tenpura, noodle and meat dishes. The food is presented beautifully, especially the sushi. The place itself is so cozy but modern. The chef's wife does different decorations for each season and holiday. The people are friendly and remember you when you come back. We love it. read more

I'm not even a sushi person and I love this place! My friend who goes to Pratt swears by Iron Chef House for her lunchtime sushi fix. I have to admit, the rolls are pretty amazing here. My favorite is the definitely the monkey roll. I'm the type that is hesitant to try anything other than a California roll at sushi restaurants yet I found myself adventurous and trying new dishes at this place. I trust that the fish is fresh and usually combined in a way that makes me forget I'm eating raw fish. I love how cozy the atmosphere is too. Definitely worth a stop by if you're in the area. read more

This is my go-to sushi delivery place. The people are super nice and fish is always good and fresh - which, sadly, you can't say for many places in the city. The salmon, especially, is often melt in your mouth good. Don't get me wrong - this isn't special sushi. It's delivery sushi. But for that it's pretty good. read more

So, based on the service alone, it is clear this place is not actually Japanese run, but where they lacked in authenticity, they scored in freshness and flavor. And, when it comes to raw fish, freshness is about all that matters... The Monkey Roll is incredible. Crispy shrimp tempura. Creamy avocado. Drizzled with a couple tasty sauces. Delicious. Delicious. The Deluxe Platter was also a hit. Fresh tuna rolls, Caifornia rolls, and a handful of nigiri sushi. Very refreshing on a hot summer night. read more

Iron Chef House is a little small Japanese place that gets filled up pretty quickly during lunch time. Thankfully, we got here early and beat the lunch crowd. I was craving a kani salad but they don't have that on the menu. I asked about it and they said that they could substitute the crab salad with imitation crab meat. It's not the typical kani salad (cucumber, mayo, roe, imitation crab meat), but it actually has arugula in it. It wasn't bad, but not just what I expected. We also ordered the BBQ grilled octopus. It wasn't bad at all, but there was either some kind of gritty that I didn't know what it was. We each ordered the sashimi lunch special. It came beautifully plated with two pieces of salmon, white tuna (I think), and tuna sashimi. There's also two pieces of sushi and a California roll. I love how fresh the fish was. I've been to many low-end sushi restaurants and this was definitely much fresher -- and didn't have to break the bank! The lunch sashimi order came out to about $1/piece of sashimi. It didn't look like a lot of food but with the two appetizers, house salad, and soup, this was the right amount of food. Since we came for a co-worker's birthday lunch, we also ordered the fried green tea ice cream. I'm not a big fan of fried ice cream but this was surprisingly delicious. It wasn't too oily and the batter had just enough crunch even though it was sitting in a puddle of melted green tea ice cream. All in all, a great lunch spot that I'm hoping to return very soon. read more

Food: Their appetizer specials of the day are surprisingly original and good here. Raw scallop with lemons were my favorite. No traditional sushi served here (you can get it, but I advise against it), as seen by the lengthy list of fusion rolls. Fish quality is good, not the best, no one is putting 5 star sashimi into a deep fried roll. However the rolls are well done. Firm, does not fall apart when picked up. They don't really sauce up the rolls, personally I like that, cuts out the fats (sauces are usually mayo based) that messes with the flavor of the fish. If ordering sashimi, the cuts are nice and healthy, they don't really scrimp on size. Can't speak about hot food here, never tried. Drink: Japanese beer and sake. Limited, low end selections. Service: Friendly. Crowd/Ambiance: Can get crowded but a table always seems to pop up pretty quick. Small restaurant, I like how the sushi bar is situated up top, overlooking the floor. The sushi chefs look like DJs overseeing a dance floor. I guess there is no real reason for me to like it besides my stupid imagination telling me so. Large curtain at front door does not block out the cold winter winds, so bear in mind when eating during winter time. Get a seat in the back. read more

i dined here with a huge party on a Saturday night and I have to say the service was impeccable. I was a tiny bit worried how they would handle us but everything was great. The food was fantastic - a few things to note that really stood out: Raw beef appetizer - to die for! almost ordered a 2nd portion but decided not to fill up Yellowtail Jalapeno appetizer - outstanding! Fresh Scallop Sashimi was served with a cucumber disc, a very nice touch. i would definitely go back if i were in the neighborhood. read more

I was skeptical about trying this place at first, because I never liked the taste of sushi. I ended up giving it a chance about a year ago, and I'm so glad I did! it was absolutely delicious and now I love sushi! The 2010 roll and the monkey roll are my favorites, and I'm never disappointed. Extremely friendly staff and great environment. Love to go back as often as I can. read more

Amazing sushi and very affordable. Everything was top notch here. We got 4 or 5 special rolls to split between 4 people and were very full. We were late for our reservations due to having a hard time finding parking (which might happen depending on when you come there). However, they were very nice and we got a table within 10 minutes of waiting there. The presentation of our sushi was very nicely done and everything was excellent. Do not remember the names of the rolls but from my experience all of the rolls are good and can't say a bad thing about any of them. read more

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The prices are extremely good for the quality of the food and quantity. Try the tuna tar tar! The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with an extensive list of alcohol. The only bad thing was that I sat in a small corner for 2 people and there was a fly that just wouldn't stop. Besides that this would be a great place to go every week. Warning: The Kirin roll is huge! :) read more

It was my first time tasting unique flavor of the appetizer that was recommended by the manager.. doesn't much different from other Japanese restaurant but they have a very unique taste towards it and the sadhu mi is really fresh that's like melts into your mouth... very satisfying ^-^!!! read more

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Okay, simple enough: If you are a newbie to Sushi (cmon! dont be shy) and dont eat much sashimi, this place is not too shabby. Three of us came here on a Saturday night. We ordered the Duck Rolls and the Shrimp Dumplings for appetizer, and we all ordered Bento boxes (sashimi, shrimp, salmon). I have to say, the duck rolls were interesting and tasty (altho I am not a big fan of ducks). The Shrimp Dumplings were made from frozen packs, thus disappointing. The bento boxes are just okayyyy. I do agree with other people's comments on the non-freshness on the sashimi....... Oh, this place is run by Chinese (both waiting staff and kitchen staff) How do I know? I keep on hearing them!!!!! read more

A coworker took me here for lunch. We ended up having a sushi bento box. Its not your typical box, it comes with noodles, 2 sumai, soup, salad and we asked for spicy tuna rolls. We were enjoying our good and all of a sudden a swarm of fruit flies start buzzing by us. It was gross. We quickly finished our food and ran out. This place would have gotten 5 stars, great spicy tuna and price, but I had to deduct some stars for the fruit flies. I'm glad it was at the end of our food. read more

The appetizers are AWESOME. 5/5 for the appetizers. The sushi is OK. It's not nearly the best quality fish you can find in some other random sushi spots, but its not bad. It's ok. The presentation was great, but the rolls themselves were nothing special. Also they use the fake cheap ginger. Meh. read more

Iceland appetizer had a delicious cilantro mango sauce with spinach. Lobster special was fresh and very, very tasty. "You Never Know" rice was soooo yummy!!! I'll be back! Thanks Alice for your recommendations and service read more

Iron Chef House - Lobster Special! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The sushi was very good however I wasn't too pleased with their appetizers. The service was great and staff was very friendly! Small place so I can see it getting very crowded on a busy day and the wait may be too long. read more

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By far, this was one of my best sushi experiences ever. It's sometimes hard to compare sushi places because most average sushi is more or less the same, but at Iron Chef you get amazingly fresh and delicious sushi for an amazing deal. My friend and I both got the sashimi lunch special recently. $8.50! I mean... seriously?! The other time I was there I went with a few rolls and I loved every minute of it. The place itself is also beautifully decorated, and I would rate their bathroom one of the nicest ever... which is sort of a weird compliment. Be warned though, apparently girls don't have the same admiration for a urinal in a unisex bathroom. The staff was friendly, although you might feel a little rushed if you go during lunch because the place definitely fills up quickly and they obviously don't want to keep people waiting for a seat. I would go back in a heartbeat and brings friends. read more

This restaurant is simply AMAZING! I waited till after my birthday to write this review. Why? Because so then I had the chance to try all the specials they had! It was so mouth-watering. This is a fusion restaurant, so don't bother ordering traditional japanese sushi (not that they are bad, but there are places which are better). You're here for the appetizers and the rolls! I'm talking about the tuna dumpling (cooked tuna, avocado, & crabmeat wrapped together with raw tuna glazed with spicy red wine sauce), the monster (raw fish chunks over crispy thin pancake drizzled with seven different sauces), the lotus rook, the roti, the 2009, the monkey roll, hmmmm. Of course, not everything is amazing. The presentation were amazing but they could do without some dishes like the Brooklyn or the 2005. Their specialty is frying. Anything with a fried ingredient is for sure to taste good. I seriously believe they have this little asian guy making 100K a year from just frying. This place is small so it is always cramp. That means you can hear everything everyone else is saying. That also mean the wait. OMG, since it gained popularity you are lucky if a seat opens up bc someone was just leaving. Saying that, make sure you reserve or come in a small group (you and someone else). read more

The sushi is always fresh, and the specials keep changing, serving up a nice variety of creative rolls. It's small & familiar. A true local eatery. read more

3.5 Stars. I was working in the Metrotech area and got really bored of Panera, Cafe Metro, and all the other lunch places in the area, so I decided to take a walk and give Iron Chef House a try. I'm happy that I did. It's a solid affordable lunch place minus the crowd from the courts and other businesses near the Marriott. The salmon teriyaki lunch special was only $7.35, and it came with rice or noodles, soup, and salad. The meal could have been better. The teriyaki sauce was watery, which I think came from the steamed bed of veggies under the salmon. The salmon itself was a little overcooked, but then again, at less than $8, I don't expect too much. I chose the noodle option, expecting udon noodles, and was surprised when I found spaghetti noodles instead. Regardless, they were dressed in a tasty sesame sauce and perfectly cooked. All in all, I would return. The service is fast, and the staff is friendly and polite. I called in my order for pick up, and after a 7 minute walk, my food was waiting for me. If it's a nice day, take the walk - it is approximately 15 minutes from the courts and back, at a leisurely pace, and it's away from the hustle and bustle during lunch hour. read more

Went here for dinner last night. Good ambiance, great fresh sushi. I wish I didn't live in Manhattan or this would be my go-to spot. I had a hard time reading the menu, I think it was a combination of the lighting and the font on the menu, or maybe I'm just becoming an old fart. If I was being nitpicky I'd say they could have more Sake selections, but in reality a large house hot Sake is all I need. read more

They have a "B" out front and that almost made me turn around and find another place for dinner, but something told me to try it out. I am happy I did, because this is what I experienced: Service = 4 Food= 3 Ambiance= 3.5 My rolls and soup were great and my husband's were also awesome. The service here is what brings up my review. I appreciate staff who go the extra distance to ensure your experience is pleasant. I will definitely be back! read more

I love this place! The service is so good and the portions are HUGE! The prices are really cheap too. ($14 for a 3 roll dish or $17 for a combo of soup/salad/noodles/dumplings and 2 choices) Their side salmon miso soup is very big and tasty. Our big group enjoyed the sushi rolls, the teriyaki, and the katsus we ordered. The place is small. Seating is very limited, but they were very accommodating to our group of 9. read more

This place never fails me! Very consistent with quality, service, and the setting of the restaurant. The spicy mix is to die for!