I love Wasan-- I've been coming here fairly regularly since they opened and it's always solid. The staff are friendly (family vibe!), they recognize regulars and can make recommendations about specials that they know you'll like based on previous visits :-) Don't sleep on the corn fritters when they have them, or the hiyashi chuka cold ramen when it's hot out! I love the cold ramen with the cedar sake, personally-- it's a go-to for me on all but the coldest of days. I love all their rolls and all of the appetizers I have tried over the years. Meanwhile, my husband loves their curry dishes, their fish collar dishes and their fried chicken. We find them fairly priced, especially for the neighborhood. I also love how they offer specials that reflect festivals and celebrations in Japan-- the variety showcases the chef's skills and passions, and even though i definitely have my staple go-to dishes that i love, the variety is delicious to explore. They've reduced the outdoor seating, but unless something wild is going on in the neighborhood and every restaurant is packed, you can usually get seated pretty quickly. read more

This Japanese is on the side street. I would have missed it if I wasn't with a friend. I don't recall much decoration. It was odd that one table out of the whole restaurant has a table cloth. I was a bit bothered by our table because it was so uneven. I actually used my napkin to try to even it out. The restaurant offers a variety of set meals and add-ons. The service was quick. read more

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I wasn't too impressed with the food here. The chashu pork belly was dry inside the bun, and the curry sauce was pretty bland. It's a good spot if you want to try different types of sake or Japanese wine though. Service is quick and super friendly. read more

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Wasan is and remains one of our staple places in Brooklyn. Excellent service, delicious sushi, hearty ramen, and mouth-watering Wagyu beef - only wished they'd bring the superb Uni Lover back sometime soon. Seating is a bit more limited since the outside area has been reduced, but they added a shed for take-out and you can always make a reservation to be guaranteed a seat. read more

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This is one of my favorite lowkey japanese places to visit. Its small and intimate but they use the space really well to not make you feel cluttered on other people. The service is always good too, the waitress we had was great. This time we had nigori soju (which got me just right), chicken curry, wagyu beef curry and sushi which all tasted really good. We got all of this for under $100 in NY which was refreshing too. I def recommend trying them out. read more

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I came her for lunch on a Saturday and got seated pretty quickly. I ordered from the lunch menu where there was a udon set with sushi. I got the chicken tempura udon and a salmon avocado roll. The udon was pretty hearty and the tempura was pretty good. The sushi roll was delicious and the salmon tasted pretty fresh. Overall, a great spot for Japanese food with a great lunch menu. read more

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Nice cozy neighborhood gem. Great beer and sake choices and affordable food sets. I had the KATSU curry and it was great. Service was very friendly as well! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - KATSU Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Celebrated my birthday today with my family and Wasan did not disappoint. Entering the establishment gave me a nostalgic moment of being in Japan. The restaurant is cozy and gives you a warm feeling of peace. Service was excellent as the waiters were friendly and helpful. I ordered the Pork Katsu Don which was flavorful and simply delicious. If you're in the Park Slope area I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Took my cousin here for her birthday dinner. The food was good. It was a little crowded since it was before a concert and seemed a bit understaffed. The menu is overwhelming and hard to read because there are so many specials and things they offer. read more

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Great hidden gem in Brooklyn! Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and it slowly filled up throughout the night. We had a reservation and were seated immediately around 6. I got the set and was really happy with it. You get a soup, a salad, rice, a roll, and a piece of fish. The soup and salad were good. Roll was very yummy and fish felt fresh. The grilled fish was really good, but a little bit too fatty for my liking. I had to eat a lot of rice to try to get rid of the greasiness. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We came here because I remember the first time we dined here long time ago it was very good. But this time we felt we were being ignored. After we stepped inside nobody came up to us. All staffs looked busy and just walked past us without even a single glance or smile. We felt invisible and stood there for a good 10 minutes. We've never been in a restaurant and felt so ignored. Even a single phrase "we'll be right with you" will make us feel more welcomed. Finally a waitress spoke to us and we were seated. Food and service were ok. We got the Wagyu Toban Yaki and was ok. I've had US beef that was better. And we got Gobo, Fried Burdock which was cold! That's like ordering French Fries and they're cold! They should have wrote "Pickled Fried Gobo". It was misleading. At least our server was friendly. Maybe that's why they have all day happy hour which was the only highlight of that dinner. There are so many good restaurants for that price so they have to do better than that for us to return. read more

My friends have gotten take out from here before. They describe it as a great option for non-omakase sushi! There was apparently a Groupon deal so they ended up ordering from here for a Friday night dinner at home! I was lucky enough to get invited! I chose the salmon and spicy ikura bowl. The ikura wasn't spicy at all and I have a low tolerance so maybe they put the wrong ikura in the bowl. But the salmon was good and so was the rice. The other sushi rolls were also very tasty! I liked the scallop one a lot. It tasted super fresh. The karrage chicken was good too despite being delivered. I would definitely keep this on my list for when I finally move to Brooklyn. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good place, chill, good service, friendly. Not expensive. I order miso soup and salmon & avocado sushi. read more

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The hinamatsuri box took a bit of time to prep but was worth it; the namesake roll was aesthetically appealing and sizable; fish was quite fresh overall. The pork dumplings' contents were coming out a bit but they were decent. The wagyu bun was a quick bite, but sweet and tender. read more

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This place is 5 stars just for being open so late! Late night, post-drink eats are somewhat limited in the surrounding neighborhoods outside of pizza or street meat. But I really appreciate Wasan being an alternative when craving something different. What better way to sop up the alcohol in the body than bao buns or a large bowl of noodles! read more

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I stopped by Wasan with my cousin for a light and quick bite before going to an event at the Barclays. The place itself is clean with both indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated quickly. The staff was friendly enough. I wanted to get a toro roll but was disappointed to hear that they did not have any toro that day. My second choice was the Wagyu beef tendon dish. My cousin ordered the smoked duck & cucumber roll. We got the brussel sprouts to share. The wagyu beef tendon was decent but to be honest I wouldn't be able to tell if it was wagyu at all. It didn't taste or feel significantly different to me. It was good beef and it was cooked well, but I was disappointed by the amount of tendon in a dish called "Wagyu Beef Tendon". I got maybe a couple pieces of actual tendon and the rest was lean meat. The tofu in the dish was good and so was the egg (the I would've preferred it more soft-boiled). I tried a piece of my cousin's smoked duck & cucumber roll and was underwhelmed. I am a fan of duck though admittedly 99% of the time I have it is in the form of Peking duck. The duck in the roll was certainly smokey, but I was not really a fan. My cousin wasn't either. It wasn't terrible, but I don't think I would have it again. The brussel sprouts were pretty good. They were lightly fried and came with a side of curry salt and pepper. While they were tasty, I think the order was around $10 which makes it a little iffy to me. The service was nice and attentive though there were only 2 other parties while we were there. I'm not opposed to coming back, but I'm certainly in no rush. read more

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Cute place we found after my sons graduation at Barclays . Apps were good as was food , just felt entrees could have been abit bigger. My ramen dish def needed some more ramen lol. We enjoyed it though. Sake and mochi ice cream hit the spot. read more

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The food here is bomb!!! I brought my mom here for a weekday lunch date and she was so impressed. We ordered two bentos (one eel and one miso salmon) and they each came with miso soup, a side salad, a hard boiled egg, a veggie spring roll, two piece of fried sweet potato, a few pieces if eggplant and something that I believe is burdock root. The bbq eel was delicious. You can tell it was fresh grilled. The waitress was really friendly and informative. The only downsize I would say is that the paint in the walls were chipping away and there was this fly that kept bothering us. Other than that we were very happy with Wasan Brooklyn read more

I was torn between giving a 3 or 4 star. Here's why: Went here on a Friday eve with a buddy. We got some sake shots and individual drinks to start. For food, they ordered some small dishes and me, the veggie ramen. The wait for the food was very long, nearly 50 minutes. Most tables were full but you could see not many people were eating. Kitchen was very backed up. We even attempted to order additional food and the poor waitress seemed so distressed and warned us it would take at least 30 mins. Not a great experience waiting long for food, then still being hungry but can't order more. Womp! But back to food. My friend's Salmon and Tuna sushi was tasty - I even grabbed a few pieces while I waited for my ramen. The ramen was underwhelming - and seemed thrown together in a rush. The veggies were randomly cut with no uniformity and were all different temperatures. A red flag for me but I was too hungry to overthink it (food safety). Noodles themselves were well prepared. The broth was good as well but the entirety of the dish didn't feel harmonious, if that makes sense. The staff was very touch and go. Never asked us if we needed anything after ordering. Our water ran out and I ended up drinking the water in my bag. The staff definitely needs more support to be sustainable. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. I'd say if you're in the area, maybe check it out on a lower foot traffic day (midweek). read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Vegetable Ramen with Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of my go to spots when I'm near my work. Can never go wrong with the sushi there. The sushi is always fresh and it's good quality. You can really taste the difference between Wasan and other average sushi places. Guarantee to have good quality meal here. read more

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It's been a few years since we last visited Wasan. I am so glad that it continues to remain a solid option for Japanese food in the neighborhood. We arrived on a windy evening and decided to order some ramen and udon to warm us up. The ramen was decent, though not comparable to ones from ramen specialists nearby. On the other hand, the udon was forgettable, especially with the once-crispy shrimp tempura turning soggy on top of the broth. The highlight of our meal was hands down the chirashi bowl. I actually liked that they presented the sliced sashimi pieces in a separate bowl from the rice, so that I didn't have to push away the sashimi in order to get to the rice usually found at the bottom of the same bowl. Although I wouldn't consider Wasan a sushi restaurant, the quality of the fish here was great! Every type of sashimi we tasted was fresh and sweet. For dessert, we ordered the pumpkin ice cream and the matcha Panna Cotta. The matcha taste from the Panna Cotta balanced well with the azuki beans. read more

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Great apps The sweet sake taste just like warm tea Delicious ramen ! Excellent chicken teriyaki buns and fried chicken!! Needed a reservation fir 4 people on a Saturday at 6pm. Small restaurant but clean and excellent food!!! read more

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3/5 Wasan Brooklyn (40th Bowl out of 100) Tonkotsu Ramen - $16. Broth: 3/5. Creamy but salty. Chashu: 1/5. Bland and dry. Noodles: 5/5. Straight thick ramen with the bouncy and firm texture. Side note(s): Egg: It's just a hard boiled egg with no soy sauce marinate. Appetizers: Japanese Fried Chicken: 1/5. $9.50. Very bland and dry. Shrimp & Lotus Root "Sandwich" Tempura (Hasami-Age style): 1/5. $15. Just crunchy texture. Bland as well. Spicy "Chashu" Bun: $5.00 Total: $50.96 (Subtracted partner's Hiyashi Chuka from the total) #ramen #ラーメン #NYC #NYCramen #DonaldUnova read more

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Miso soup was good, service was okay. But the shrimp tempura and the fried chicken was underwhelming The shrimp tempura had only rice and shrimp and had no flavor. While the Fried chicken tasted very bland. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Found this spot because in addition to takeout and delivery they offer outdoor heated seating! A friend generously treated us to a delicious meal including the eel set which came with buns that were soft and delectable. We also had the yellowtail collar which was good, although next time we will probably skip. We also had a variety of rolls. The spicy ones were great and fish wasn't minced. The menu is very unique. We ended up getting delivery and took about an hour from placing order to receiving food. read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Rolls, bun, beef spring roll, chicken egg roll thing - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wasan is more of a 4.5. They've got a lot of variety - but not so much that you worry nothing will taste good. We ordered a couple rolls, the torched salmon roll was great. The spicy pork bun was the best I've had lately and we ordered an extra. I never order cooked rolls but my friend was interested in the bbq roll and it didn't disappoint. The highlight for me was the hot sake (it wasn't cheap) but I love it extra hot and they serve it in sitting in warm water with a candle burning underneath it to keep it warm. Well done! We tried the junmai cold sake as well, it was a special and just a shot--that we sipped and enjoyed. The real winner though?!? Five boroughs local beer for under $5. I wish they had a couple more outdoor tables, but it was comfortable enough and the service was a touch slow but friendly. read more

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Came here for a late night snack with a few friends around 11pm. They have a special limited menu for after hours so we ordered a few small bites. I got the eel bun (delicious!) and the shrimp tempura/avocado roll. Both did well to satisfy my appetite and they were cooked very well. My friend also tried the pork dumplings (which he liked) and the shishito peppers (which were grilled perfectly). Overall it was a decent late night meal and they make their dishes well. read more

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Wasan is our neighborhood spot. It's an authentic almost hole in the wall place, and the basic inside decor gets the job done. What really stuns is how fresh the fish is for the price point... we are essentially robbing them for the quality of food you get. We've been there with 4 people and ordered multiple entrees, appetizers, and rounds of drinks for less than $40pp. We first came here after a long day of moving into the neighborhood. We stumbled across it and could not believe how lucky we were to find an authentic Japanese spot like this down the street. Since then we've been back more than two dozen times and the fish never fails to disappoint. The sushi and sashimi are true winners. For $5, you can get a shot of the sake of the day, including the sake imported and made especially for this restaurant, not to mention an array of Japanese beers. The tempura and eel are also winners. If you get there early enough in the day to get the toro, be prepared to taste fatty tuna that will melt in your mouth. The menus a few months back announced they had to make a (likely long overdue) increase in prices due to inflation, and they may have had a management change because the music leans slightly club-like now rather than the calmer music they used to play. They also did away with their paper and wood menus and display QR codes. I haven't noticed any differences in the food, luckily! read more

Wasan Brooklyn - Spicy crunchy salmon, spicy crunchy tuna, yellowtail scallion, and eel avocado - delicious as always and filling for a party of 2! - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: 5/5 Large menu selection with great prices. I had the noodle set (ramen + roll) and that totaled to $22.50 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Small place, not much seating. Went early in the afternoon, not many people. read more

We order food in tonight a belated birthday celebration for me Happy birthday Heather lol. I feel its critical to support our local restaurants in this area of coronavirus. I enjoyed my Vegetable Ramen Noodles hearty and with delish slightly spice flavor However I recommend some seaweed in the base. We enjoyed the sushi the tuna particularly tasted fresh a melting good flavor in my mouth. I pray everyone stays safe and healthy. I thank the workers in this establishment for coming to work and making a very good meal for us to enjoy!!!! read more

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Wasan Brooklyn is a hidden spot for authentic Japanese food recommended by my Japanese friend. We had their Bento box with a reasonable price (from$13) and different combinations of entree and sides. Their food was delicate and you can tell how the chef care about what they serve from all the details. My favorite was the grilled yellow collar, amazingly delicious and juicy. Their sashimi was also great, fresh and cut in a not-traditional but satisfied way with great portion. We definitely will plan to visit again for their dinner menu shortly. read more

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Everything was excellent. From the miso soup to the hot sake to the vegetarian Ramen to the bento box to the spicy tuna roll so happy we fell upon this place. read more

Food service and ambiance is good for family. They have more items worth to try. We be back read more

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I had a lovely weekday lunch here with a friend. We both got sushi roll sets (3 rolls for her and 2 for me, but we ended up sharing them all). We both got miso soup to start. Everything was good! We also got their "hot whiskey" with cinnamon added which came in the cutest little pot with two tiny teacups. We shared it and it added a little fun to the lunch. The whole lunch was about $40 for 2 which was great! We'll definitely be back. read more

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A cute little authentic Japanese restaurant located in Park Slope area. The service was great - everyone is super friendly. Everything that we ordered was fresh and delicious. There were a few items that we ordered but they didn't have (toro & uni roll, yuzu mimosa, yuzu sake) - lots of supply chain issues. The hotpot that we ordered was surprisingly really flavorful - the broth had such sweet flavors but still felt very light and crisp. They saw that we had finished our broth and asked if we wanted a refill on it - of course we had to! I would definitely come back and hopefully get to try some of the items that we didn't get to. read more

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I hate to write such a negative review during such a challenging period for the food and restaurant scene in NYC... but this spot was just so underwhelming and disappointing that I felt compelled to. Service was inattentive and clumsy at best. Our server barely checked-in with out table throughout our meal. We intended to order dessert, but we were left stranded for 30 minutes after completing our meal. So, we just left and went to a nearby pastry shop to satisfy our sweet tooth. The crowd and atmosphere was not to our liking (people really need to learn better manners). You don't need to yell to converse in a small restaurant space and excessively use curse words... especially with a lot of children around. The quality of fish was low; the rolls we ordered were bland and tasteless; and the appetizers/small plates we ordered were mixed. The miso soup was the highlight of our meal (if that is any indication of what's to come). Their signature Corn Agedashi arrived at our table mushy. The home made pork dumplings lacked flavor and the spicy pork bun was just okay (the pork was tough). Do yourself a favor and skip this place. read more

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this place is fine. It's a bit overpriced even for their lunch special $20. The service is incredibly slow in terms of getting the food out and inattentive in general (ran out of water entirely). the food was not memorable at all. read more

Great neighborhood spot for Japanese comfort food. The rice bowls are fantastic. They also have a decent sushi selection. I'm partial to the toro scallion roll, which is very reasonably priced. They also have sake pairing recommendations for some of their entrees which I've followed and have not been disappointed. They never seem to be busy and service is fast so it's a particularly good place to go when you're hangry. read more

A small place but food was good. A bit expensive but not ridiculously overpriced. Their sashimi was very fresh. The Beef Toban yaki however, was a bit of a disappointment. There wasn't much flavor to it, as if they forgot to add salt. Everything else was great, overall I enjoyed the meal. Definitely come back to try the other sushi items. read more

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This place is an awesome value, no frills great service authentic Japanese (-Philadelphia roll-which kinda throws me of but I guess it's in demand still for those who don't know real sushi) Anyway for someone who has been in Japan 40 times this place is the kinda place you could depend on. It's izakaya type so late night chow after work versatility Highly recommend! read more

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