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OKARU

4.3 (61 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Tuna Tarts
Kathy L.

Another amazing meal @okaru_roslyn Chef Bryan is truly the best. The special bluefin tuna with tahini is a flavor explosion. Incredible inventive! Never knew it would go so well. This time we got to try more hot dishes including grilled octopus and corn ribs - both are must gets for future visits. So lucky to have this Bond St restaurant 5 min away from home

Yasmine D.

It's hard to find an upscale modern japanese restaurant with great food on Long Island so this place is a gem. Everything tasted amazing, including the drinks. This is a great place to celebrate an occasion, date night, or a group outing. I especially love when a place makes a good pornstar martini. Service was excellent as well!

Aleksandra E.

From the parking lot to the desert, this place truly has it all! The ambiance is elegant and inviting. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly, even though it was quite busy midweek. I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. The fish is absolutely outstanding, and the menu offers a fantastic variety of seafood. Everything I sampled was fresh, and the fish practically melts in your mouth. It's a wonderful spot you'll enjoy!

Big eye tuna tarts
Jennifer R.

UPDATE! I returned to Okaru last night with a friend after my initial sub-par experience. This experience knocked it out if the park! It was definitely similar to my BONDST experience and easily 5 stars! Upon arrival my friend and I were seated immediately and even had a table/booth in the bar area instead of the table top we initially reserved. The wait staff was attentive all evening, and our waiter took the time to check on us and offer suggestions and explanations- very helpful. The food was outstanding- I don't normally eat fully raw sushi and found the tuna tarts and sashimi fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious. Everything that followed was equally fresh, delicious, and beautiful. Our cocktails were tasty (Okaru Spritz and Zen & Fizz) and the desserts insanely delicious (Japanese Whiskey Bread Pudding and Chocolate Meltdown). I'd like to give the GM, Robert, a lot of credit and a big thank you. After my first visit he personally made sure that my next dining experience was a much better one... and it was definitely a complete 180. Everything was excellent this time around. It's clear that truly cares about guest satisfaction and expects a high level of service from his staff. I can't wait to return again soon!!!

Gennie S.

Okaru - Modern Japanese with serious finesse (and presentation that slays) Okaru is officially one of my new favorite spots in the area -- the kind of place where every dish comes out looking like it belongs in a magazine spread, but still tastes even better than it looks. Tuna Tostadas A must-order. Paper-thin tuna draped over the crispiest tortilla, topped with microgreens and a touch of seasoning that lets the fish shine. Light, clean, and completely addictive. The little origami crane on the board was the cutest touch -- details matter, and Okaru gets that. Crispy Shrimp Perfectly fried, super juicy, and tossed in a creamy spicy sauce that hits all the right notes. Paired with a bright frisée salad for contrast -- elite-level balance. Spicy Crispy Rice One of the better versions I've had. The rice is crispy without being oily, topped with spicy tuna, sliced jalapeño, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Every bite is crunchy, spicy, and satisfying. Handroll + Sushi Plate This plate was STUNNING. The handrolls were generously filled -- one packed with spicy tuna + greens, another with a fresh, clean-tasting mix of fish and herbs. The rolls around the plate were beautifully prepared: * A spicy tuna roll with that signature bright orange sauce * A chive-covered roll topped with perfect little dots of spicy mayo The whole presentation made it feel like a chef's tasting board. Cocktails Ended the night with a lychee cocktail and an espresso martini. Both excellent -- balanced, not overly sweet, and made with care. Overall Okaru nails it: gorgeous plating, fresh fish, great drinks, and a warm, modern atmosphere. It's the kind of spot you bring friends to impress or sneak away for a nice date night. Already planning my next visit.

Neha S.

We went here for a casual dinner only to walk in and realize this is a much fancier spot. Stayed anyway and probably looked way underdressed but oh well We ordered sushi, crispy tuna rice & shishito peppers. Ofcourse the quality was top notch as you'd expect from a place like this. The ambience and service was superb and the food tasted great as well

Brenda F.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! from the aesthetics, the food, the cocktails and the service, Okaru definitely exceeded my expectations. It's great for a date night or bigger groups. We came here for my birthday celebration and I couldn't have been happier. Everything we ordered-cocktails, appetizers,entrees and desserts were all 10/10! For appetizers we ordered and I definitely recommend to order as well- ceviche tacos, tuna tarts, yellowtail sashimi and crab crispy rice. Wow that tuna tart was a fav but as well as the rest. The waiter recommended the chilean sea bass for me and it did not disappoint. As per cocktails must order lady O Martini, it reminded me of the pornstar martini and it was incredible! Okaru definitely now on my top 5 best restaurants on Long Island.

Laura P.

My husband and I ate here for our anniversary last Saturday night. It was highly recommended by a friend and didn't disappoint. It's located in a historical building in Roslyn. We opted to eat outside as the weather was beautiful. Our waiter was very attentive but for sure was trying to upsell us on the menu. Stated we should order 4 dishes each. We didn't listen and were glad we didn't because we were full off of what we ordered. For an appetizer, we ordered the King Salmon sashimi. It was incredible. I can't wait to go back and eat it again. Probably the best salmon sashimi I have ever had. It was really refreshing too. My husband enjoyed it as well. For a main dish, my husband ordered two sushi rolls and miso soup. He really enjoyed them. One was yellow tail chili and the other spicy tuna. I also ordered the miso soup. Although it was good, it was not the best I have had and I probably wouldn't eat it again. For my main, I ordered the sea team sushi and the yellowtail sashimi. Both were so delicious and I highly recommend. The fish was really fresh. We ordered sake as well, which was refreshing. Next time I would try the tasting menu or one of the cooked fishes as a main course. Will for sure be back. It's pricey, so be prepared to go for a special occasion. For desert, we had shaved ice with fresh fruit. Was also refreshing and a good low calorie option.

Sashimi course (tasting menu)
Shamik M.

Incredible high quality modern Japanese food that would be just as welcome in Manhattan. We tried the tasting menu which comprised of numerous courses (of which I lost count). The restaurant itself is beautiful inside - some sort of sleep Scandinavian/Japanese fusion aesthetic. Has the birdcage thingy that some high end Asian joints are doing which looks great. Some of the memorable dishes: Tuna Tart with shaved truffles - works really well, crisp and savory. Kumamoto oyster with uni and sriracha spheres - very good, a bit cacaphonic but tasty. Seared scallop with a cauliflower creme curry and some sort of dashi espuma - not sure if I'm identifying this correctly but was delicious, the cauliflower highlighting the sweetness of the scallop, beautiful presentation as well. Seared tuna with foie gras - this was actually amazing, surprised that it worked at all. The combines served with a berry jam (with some sort of other fruit, maybe umeboshi?), sunflower seeds, and some sort of stewed daikon/turnip. Sashimi course - lost track, red snapper with some sort of tomato water and salsa, Hamachi with with something pickled, seared mackerel, salmon with ikura and a yuzu reduction, tuna with seaweed and cucumbers with dashi. Sushi course - 6 pieces overall, seared char, botan shrimp with caviar, also toro/fatty tuna. The fatty tuna was a standout. Strip Steak - with a potato pave with like a hundred layers like Thomas Keller's recipe. The teriyaki sauce was amazing. Dessert - 3 courses: the Japanese Whiskey bread pudding, citrus kakigori, mochi, and a cotton candy. All amazing but the kakigori was stand out, sweet and refreshing to balance out the initial acidity pucker. Beautiful looking too. Service was attentive, only complaint was that the tasting menu pacing was slow - we were eating for over 3 hours. Value wise - very expensive meal. But there are many similarly expensive meals in the area which I think are mostly tiktok pandering trash, or expensive just for the sake of expense which I feel is commonplace on LI. I actually think the tasting menu at $195 pp is a reasonable value within the economy of its own menu - for two people the value of the included dishes on their own would be more than $450, plus there are some things provided that are somewhat more elaborate versions of the stuff on the menu. Will likely reserve the tasting menu for special occasions but certainly will return. Finally they were surprisingly child friendly - had high chairs, crayons and cute sushi coloring pages. My kid loved the tuna tarte in particular.

Chef Marc and friends
Maria C.

I have a wonderful group of close friends who have very informed palates and an interest to meet regularly to discuss how we can save the world! When one calls and says "we need to go to this restaurant because I was able to get a reservation" ...I stop and say "Yes"... Even if it is at a god awful 5:30pm early bird time slot. I was told "we have to go. These don't become available very easily." Well, my cynical self went with a stomach that wasn't ready to eat. I entered the doorway and found myself walking into a different world. It was like I was in a hip Tokyo restaurant. Service was nothing short of superb (thank you, Mateo!!)- attentive without being overbearing...Thoughtful and knowledgeable. Providing recommendations and getting Chef Marc input. Every dish was amazing- you could tell the ingredients were of the highest quality and prepared with creativity and care. The delivery and presentation were well-executed, creatively tasteful and well-appointed. Thank you, Chef Marc Spitzer! (I thanked my friend who commandeered the reservation too - not easy!!)

Chris D.

We came for Sunday brunch. The food was good and came in a reasonable time frame. Service was a little slow, as we were unable to order drink refills for 15 min or more. The hand rolls were delicious, particularly the yellow tail and the Hokkaido scallop and uni. My wife and I shared the Wagyu steak and eggs, as well as the mushroom omelette. The yuzu soufflé for dessert was light and delicious. We will definitely come back for a future meal, perhaps to try the omakase.

Suzana C.

Okaru was a great spot in Roslyn. We begun at the bar where the bartenders were great and attentive. Drinks were very good. When we moved to the table in the dining room, the birthday card was waiting on the table. We tried the tasting menu with Sake pairing, but first, we had is West Coast oysters, which is my favorite and l rare on East Coast. Lol Each course was better than the last in the tasting menu. We loved the promptness to our requests and great ambience. Since we had a late reservation for diner, we had to be hasty, but the experience was still very good.

What an experience! Impressive ambiance, fabulous attentive table service and the food was to die for. My family took me there for my birthday and I had a great time all around.

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the ambiance, food, wine and staff were all absolutely amazing. i truly cannot wait to go back

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So good. So fresh. New go to spot. Modern atmosphere and attentive service. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary :)

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Beautiful ambiance with great service. Food was very fresh and tasty! Nice place to go eat on a Friday or Saturday night.

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