if you are getting food to go, then don't get the gyozas. They wind up steaming in the togo box (kinda can't be helped). but they are yummy if you eat them at the restaurant. Also the ozakaya roll (which is my faborite) got jumbled up and squished in the togo box. so eat that at the restaurant. miso soup is great the sashimi salad is great. tenter pieces of sushi over salad with an excellent dressing. I still recommend this restaurant highly, just choose carefully on togo orders read more

The menu has many options and they have many special dinner set. Food and service is good and I like the fish decor in ceiling. read more

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This place has been all over my Tiktok and I never wanted to schlep over here but since my friend and I were in the neighborhood to get our nails done we decided to stop by. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance because they do get kind of busy. The place itself isn't huge so it definitely can feel a little cramped at times. The staff was very friendly and nice even though we were a bit late to our reservation. The menu was fairly large and they do have seasonal special items which comes in a whole separate menu. I will say their cocktails are on the stronger side so keep that in mind when you do order them. We decided to share everything: -Ozakaya Donburi Set: This portion was much large than we expected since the bowl was super deep and it came with a lot of fish on top and we did not even add on the Uni or King Crab. They teach you how to eat it and you can make your own handrolls and when you are down to the last 1/3 they come and add soup into the dish. It tasted pretty similar to the one that I had in Japan - I highly recommend ordering this if you come here. -Waygu Hitsumabushi: This was just alright - the wagyu was very tender but it did not taste super special. There is three different ways to eat this dish which they do explain, the first is just with the added egg, then with egg and added seasonings and last with all the above and soup. -Mentai Paste: This portion size was not huge but it was very yummy, nice and creamy and the bacon was perfectly crispy. Honestly a solid Tiktok recommended spot - would recommend checking out if you are in the area! read more

Honestly, pretty pricey for the small portion that you are getting, but the flavors and quality of the food are great. I especially loved how creamy the uni was. We also shared a 300ml of sake which was only $30 and perfect for two people. It's super crowded and a little bit loud unfortunately. They also served the food so quickly so we were in and out in 30 minutes; even though we took our time with the food and drinks. read more

Ozakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loved this place!!! Service is INSANELY fast - food and drinks come out nearly instantly. Fish is really fresh, and the portion sizes are solid. Decent amount of seating inside and outside. Recommend coming here! FOOD: Chutori Tataki (6/10): Didn't really like the charred edges here, but the fish is really fresh. Would skip this one next time. Salmon Ceviche (9/10): Amazing!! The ikura is super good, and the sauce pairs perfectly with the fatty salmon. Must try! Kaishin Don (8/10): All delicious, just wish that the portion for this was slightly bigger. Would recommend trying. Ocean's Lover roll (7/10): Solid and big portions! Nothing standout, but a solid bite! read more

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Good service and clean interior. Appetizers and sushi bowl were great but the sushi was not as fresh in comparison.

Cute spot where they had a small "outdoor" area in the back. I got the chirashi bowl and my friend for the kaishin don. We also shared a hamachi Kama appetizer. Fish was fresh and the presentation was very nice! Hamachi Kama was good and lots of fish meat actually! The kaishin don was really pretty and so good! Def will come back to try other stuff on the menu. They also have drinks and other larger items but portion size was filling for a person! read more

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Great spot in Brooklyn, was easy to travel to from the city. The menu has so many options to choose from definitely will be back to try other items. read more

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I was first introduced to Ozakaya at Plate by Plate, a tasting benefit, where I tried their Donburi with Hokkaido Uni and I was instantly blown away . The seafood was unbelievably fresh, and the uni was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Two months later, I finally visited the restaurant and it exceeded every expectation I ordered the Donburi Set with Hokkaido Uni and King Crab Uni (something I've been dreaming about, ask my friends, I would not stop talking about it ). We also tried the Wagyu Hitsumabushi Set and Miyazaki Wagyu Roll, and wow . The Wagyu Hitsumabushi came with seared A5 Wagyu, egg yolk, scallions, rice crackers, wasabi, and a light bonito broth. Pim recommended enjoying it multiple ways, but my favorite was with the broth--it added such a refreshing umami depth. I even poured in the rest and drank it like soup LOL. For drinks, we had the Yuzu Drop and Natsu Hanna . The Yuzu Drop was bright and tangy, while the Natsu Hanna was light and refreshing with a subtle strawberry sweetness, and the flower on top made it so beautiful. We ended with the Oshiruko dessert (toasted mochi with red bean sauce and matcha ice cream) . The matcha was bold but not too sweet, the red bean paired perfectly, and the warm crispy mochi tied it all together. Huge shoutout to Pim and Jom for making this feel like a true experience not just a meal. I'll definitely be back, already thinking about my next visit read more

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Honestly all the food here tasted very fresh, but my partner and I had a stomachache for the rest of the day so not sure if some of the fish was a bit fishy... our gut is that it was from the chirashi bowl. Regardless, will give my first impressions while I was at the restaurant. First and foremost, it's super easy to get a table here - there were reservations day of but the restaurant itself is also really big! The service is also extremely fast - we were in and out in under an hour! - Kaishin don (5/5): my favorite by far! The uni and toro were so fresh and it was super fun to make nori wraps. love love love! - Chirashi (3/5): I think this made our stomach upset? The fish did not taste SUPER fresh although it was really yummg when we ate it - Negitoro roll (5/5): love the classic rolls. melted in our mouth! - Hanabi roll (3/5): probably wouldn't get this again. The yellowtail also tasted a bit seared? And it just felt a bit heavy I would come back but just be careful with some of the fish! read more

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Walked in with my partner on a weekday night and waited about 30 min. The chirashi and kaishin don are gorgeously presented, fresh, and delicious. We also got the mentai pasta and the creaminess was definitely filling. I thought that the bacon tasted like it was cooked a while ago but I liked the creamy sauce and al dente noodles. read more

Ozakaya - Chirashi, Kaishin Don - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place was SO GOOD. I am a sushi fanatic and everything was so fresh. We did the lunch special and got a roll & 2 rice dishes. That was a LOT of food for three people, and going back we should've just done 1 rice dish & roll. We came forty minutes to close and they accommodated us so quickly! Will 110% be back if I'm in the area. One of the best sushi places I've been to in a while! read more

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Excellent fresh fish selections but on the pricier side - ordered 3 dishes and the total came out to $200 so it's definitely a treat yourself type of place but will be coming back. read more

Ozakaya is a must-try for quality Japanese food, ranging from sushi and karage to hamachi collar and their fall special menu! We finally got lucky with a short wait time and ate here a couple weeks ago and fell in love with the chirashi bowl, which they also offered with a soup after you finish about 2/3 of the fish in the bowl. The restaurant is very dimly lit, creating the perfect atmosphere for a cute date night or a nice place to take friends or family. The fall menu offers a few amazing tastes, which vary from the standard menu, including the Wagyu and the nabe with seafood. Overall great experience, would recommend stopping in and trying. read more

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Though they serve a menu of classic Japanese staples (donburi, karaage, sushi, etc), what made me sense this restaurant was a step above other Japanese restaurants was the presentation of their dishes and the vibe inside. It's a little bit nicer than a takeaway Japanese spot. The space feels polished and I wouldn't think twice about ordering uni here, which is kind of my litmus test for a Japanese restaurant's quality. The Negichutoro Don I ordered was really amazing. It was a perfectly composed rice bowl topped with toro so fresh and buttery. The takoyaki and tuna tataki also hit. I liked how the natural flavors of each ingredient could shine without relying on heavy seasoning or sauce to carry the dish. The decor and attentive service also matched the food quality. I'm ready to plan my return to get through more of their menu. read more

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Good quality of sushi/raw fish dishes. Unfortunately we also ordered the Nabeyaki udon which wasn't that great... stick to fish here. read more

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My favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! I've had a lot of the menu and it's hard to go wrong with anything. The mentai pasta, wagyu hot stone, and the ozakaya donburi are some of my go-tos. read more

We have been missing Japan and wanted to try out this restaurant. First, be sure to have a reservation, because it's popular and beloved for a reason. Impeccable friendly service, a warm hand towel on arrival, beautiful ambiance, an infamous heated bidet in the bathroom (yes, for those curious), and a menu that takes 10 minutes to decide from all of the delicious options. I will continually dream about the strawberry matcha milk, and we loved both savory dishes. We will be returning to see the spring menu. It is also surrounded by many other lovely independent boutiques, so you can make an evening of wandering the neighborhood bookending your meal. It is a 90 min table limit based on popularity. This is a visit to Japan in the middle of Brooklyn. read more

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Came here with my godsister for a little girls night out and this place is a gem! The staff were all mainly Thai and super nice. The sushi was super fresh and were plated so pretty! Drinks were delicious and can't wait to go back and try more items on their menu. read more

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I kept seeing Ozakaya all over TikTok as a viral Japanese spot, so I finally went to check it out. The food was good, but honestly nothing to rave about. Felt that the items I tried lacked the depth or excitement I was expecting from all the hype. It could've just been the dishes I ordered, but overall the experience felt a little lackluster. Not a bad meal by any means, but not the standout I was hoping for. I also wasn't a fan of the artificial pickled veg, which turned me off a bit, but that may just be a me thing. read more

Ozakaya - Yakiniku don - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Sat outside as a walk in. Wait was around 20 min on a Friday night. Super glad we got to try this. Waitress was super nice and honest with recommendations, since we told her it was our first time. Tried some of the summer specials. Would love to come back and try other things on the menu read more

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We had such an incredible time here! The place was packed but they didn't make us feel rushed and the waiters we had were lovely. Even though it was hectic it came off more as a well loved place by the customers. We ordered a bunch of different stuff, highlights were the yellowtail carpaccio, the fried squid and the takoyaki. Also really enjoyed the yakinuku don bowl. A couple of very nice cocktails sealed the meal as a massive success and eager to try again! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night. Didn't have reservations but was lucky to score a table outdoors. They are pretty strict about no outside food/drinks and asked me to put away my Starbucks drink. Had nowhere to put it so I just end up leaving it on the floor next to our chair. I understand that's a common policy with restaurants but it still left a damper to the experience. Also, service is subpar -- our waitress legit wore sunglasses the whole time serving us. We were outside but it wasn't even that sunny -- it was 7pm. It only bothered me slightly because it seemed so impersonal. Menu is pretty extensive and everything sounded delicious. Ordered the salmon ceviche, A5 wagyu nabe, and Kaishin don. The food was indeed mouth watering good, fresh, and good quality. However, portions aren't big so after 3 dishes, $140 poorer, we left still hungry and on the hunt for another meal. However, the food was delicious and would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. Disappointed we didn't get to dine inside -- the interior, especially the patio looks beautiful. However, the food and its quality definitely outweighs the subpar service. read more

Ozakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Solid 4.5 stars for a japanese retaurant with lots of yummy options. Huge portions on the tempura bowl with leftovers for another meal. My other friends tried the kaishin don, katsu curry, udon, and ramen, we had no complaints and it was all delicious. Pricing was super fair considering the economy now a days, would definitely come again. read more

Nice place for dinner. We ordered the anaconda roll which had all the ingredients I like. Shrimp tempura, avocado, and topped with eel. It was nice and filling. For the A5 Wagyu hotpot, the Wagyu was very small and only 6 pieces but the broth and veggies were good. Lastly, we got Oshiruko for dessert which had toasted mochi with matcha ice cream. I wasn't crazy about the dessert but everything else was very good! Also I had a yuzu lemonade for my drink and it was sweet and sour. read more

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Like many restaurants we eat nowadays in NYC, my SO found this place via social media - specifically the wagyu hot stone grill videos. Making reservations was easy via Resy and would highly recommend having them because this restaurant is quite popular. Definitely recommend sitting in the back patio area if there's availability, as it's nice to get some natural sunlight if the sun is still out. We ordered: * Kurobuta Sausage - 7/10: tasted pretty generic, the mustard was super nose spicy * Chirashi - 8/10: I would say good quality for value, you get fat pieces of fish and delicious sushi rice * Mentaiko Korokke - 8/10: surprisingly not scaldingly hot, but creamy and delicious on the inside * Wagyu Hot Stone - 8/10: for $60, you get roughly 6 pieces of meat, but for me the star of the show was the garlic rice accompaniment The menu is enormous so it's a little daunting figuring out what to order, but in general everything we got was good. While the wagyu hot stone was fun to do, I would recommend spending that money on other delicious food from here. read more

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Came on Sunday at 1pm and were seated immediately for a party of two. We got: - 2pcs of Otoro sashimi: super fatty and fresh - 10pcs of sush: from their sushi bar special menu all were fresh and tasty - Chawanmushi: dashi was missing flavor and it came out lukewarm, was expecting it to be hot - Edamame: couldn't taste the edamame flavor, seemingly overpowered by the truffle oil - Unagi Don: delicious, would highly recommend - Botan cocktail: pretty cocktail and light drink Service was fast and attentive. Cute spots for dates or catch-ups. read more

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Great experience for Japanese food! A lot of variety on the menu and reportedly tasty wagyu. The plating for items is lovely and the ambiance is causal. Sushi/sashimi wise it's a little more standard than an upscale omakase but the menu is very lovely and lets you try a lot of Japanese cuisine. The peach mocktail was spot on! read more

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Came here for a Friday night dinner with a few friends and wow I was pleasantly surprised! The front of the restaurant feel rather tight, but there's actually a large room with natural light & a lot of seats available in the back! Service: 5/5 Despite how busy it was, the service was fast and our waitress was the friendliest lady I have ever met! And guess what - she's good at friendly pressuring you to order more drinks as well lol Food: 5/5 Everything we ordered are all great quality & prepared well! Including a few personal highlights here: - Geso Karaage: this was so so good - chicken Karaage is everywhere nowadays so we wanted to switch things up, and it definitely didn't disappoint - Ozakaya Donburi Set: I personally think this summer special is the more "worth it" and it was seasoned so perfectly - they even filled your bowl with dashi after you finished 2/3 of your bowl to let you experience a different way of eating donburi - Kaishin Don: this is a relatively smaller bowl than other food we ordered that day - but they gave quite a generous amount considered the price and quality of the ingredients! Overall I am honestly a fan - will be back when I find myself in Brooklyn next time! read more

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I came here with a group of 6 friends, our hostess sat us as soon as everyone arrived. Our server was kind, quick, and attentive ^_^! Our food was very good we all enjoyed every dish we ordered. I really enjoyed my donburi bowl, though I didn't care much for the miso soup they offer to pour in it after you eat half of the fish and rice, I guess it's to make a rice porridge almost? It's not too small inside, but they also offer outdoor seating. I really enjoyed my dinner here, thank you Ozakaya staff ^_^!! read more

Ozakaya - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super cute sushi restaurant in Brooklyn. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us fairly quickly on a Friday around 7:30/8. We probably only waited 10 minutes. Service was just okay, my Kaishin Don came out first and it took 15-20 minutes afterwards for my boyfriend's 2 rolls to come out even though we ordered at the same time. My favorite things we ordered were the salmon nigiri and idako karaage. Kaishin Don was good too but the portion is very small. Photos of it make it look huge, it's the size of a small rice bowl. Other than that the 2 rolls we got (yellowtail and spicy tuna) were pretty lackluster. A nice medium scale place with lots of options especially for people who don't like raw fish, but not the best sushi in the area. read more

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I have passed this place multiple times. I thought it only did omakases so I never tried walk in or delving more into the menu. But by chance I saw it on DoorDash and decided to order it. I was so impressed that I decided to go in person. It is definitely popular so I was slightly surprised I was able to walk in (solo) for an inside seat. They have seating on the sidewalk outside the restaurant, and an external backyard. The inside is slightly narrow so you have to deal with that. They have so many unique options on their menu especially since they are in the same area of other sushi restaurants. Especially in the donburi options. I have to say with the prices they have, they are relatively generous with their potions. $37 for a bowl with ikura, toro and uni is definitely a good deal. And the restaurant was so fast with my order even though it was extremely packed. I would definitely recommend going to this place if you can. read more

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Definitely make reservations as it is quite popular. The fish was so fresh! The eel was perfectly cooked. The cocktails delicious. The hospitality was great. Will be back! read more

Ozakaya - Donburi toro - Izakaya Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Izakaya New York delivers a cozy, energetic dining experience that captures the spirit of a traditional Japanese gastropub right in the city. The menu offers a great variety of small plates, perfect for sharing, with each dish thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. Standouts included the perfectly grilled skewers, fresh sashimi, and creative seasonal specials that balanced authenticity with a modern twist. The ambiance strikes a nice balance between lively and intimate, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and group gatherings. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the pacing of dishes felt just right. Overall, Izakaya New York is a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality Japanese comfort food in a welcoming atmosphere. read more

Came here for lunch with my friend. The ambience was nice. We were craving Japanese food, decided on the tempura and chirashi bowl. Serving size was big and tasted delicious. They had pumpkin, shrimp, and sweet potato in the tempura bowl. Hanabi roll was good but kind of not worth it for the price. Churashi tasted delicious and fresh. Would definitely come back again. The food overall was definitely worth it. read more

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I visited to try some Japanese cuisine, and it was absolutely delicious! I ordered the tonkatsu, kaishin don, and a seasonal Ume drink. The Ume drink wasn't my favorite to be quite honest. It had an odd, bitter, and dense taste, but the food made up for it. The tonkatsu had a generous amount of crispy katsu, and the salad was incredibly delicious. The kaishin don was also tasty & quite filling. If you're a sushi lover, you'll enjoy this tuna dish topped with fish eggs; it's definitely a treat. Overall, I thought it was worth every penny, and I'd love to come back to try out more of the other options. read more

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I like this place SO much! Love the food, ambiance and service was good. It is nice to find a place with delicious Japanese food. It is worth repeating. read more

Must orders Miso soup (trust me it's worth it) Edamame (they fired grilled it!) - each piece had a wood char + truffle oil AKA special roll Sashimi platter Mochi read more

Lovely space, friendly staff, and great fresh food. I was especially pleased with the rolls -- ordered the Ozakaya roll and it was great, but all the others also looked good and had creative ingredient sets. The raw fish was very fresh and delicious in all the sushi dishes. The chirashi bowl was large and had plenty of fresh fish, but at $39 is mediocre value. The chicken curry was good, but the rice it came with was a little overcooked. The staff were very efficient and, even without a reservation, we were able to get a table for 8 within 20 minutes on a weekday night. Overall, great spot! Patio and indoor dining available! read more

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This place need to get more recognition because it is SO good!! Came for the summer special and I wish they would keep everything permanently, especially the Sake Katsu Set ): It just melts in your mouth and is HUGE and so flavorful! Kaishin Don is a MUST if you come here. There is a good amount of rice under all the toppings, which is a generous portion, and the rice is seasoned well. Staff is very friendly, all the dishes are pretty good portion sizes and delicious, and the interior is beautiful! They have more seating in the back with lights and more patio vibes, which is really pretty. Really wish this place was closer to my place because I would be a regular here! read more

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