Came on a Saturday afternoon…read more Love the decor and the katana sword when you first walk in. We got seated immediately. We ordered the crunchy cabbage, marinated cucumber, crispy garlic potatoes, mushroom Tempera, a variety of skewers including the washugyu & shishito and scallop bacon and pumpkin (you can choose fried or grilled, I chose grilled styled) and the champon noodle bowl. The food comes out very fast. The cucumber was alright though I was not a fan of the WakuWaku sauce overly sweet. The cabbage was delicious but lacked flavor. Huge portion though. Then came out the skewers. The pumpkin was cold. I wasn't a fan of the washugyu & shishito one. And the scallop bacon was just eh, didn't really notice the bacon on it. Everything tempera one were my favorite. I loved the potato tempera it was perfectly fried. Esp. with the spicy miso sauce, it was fire, I was dipping everything in it. And the mushroom was even better. Enoki mushroom was delicious. Careful with the chicken karaage it comes out HOT. Massive pieces so good and juicy. Great portion. The noodle bowl is bigger than your head so I advise to only get one if you're sharing portions. I like the flavor of the soup, very soothing. Good collagen boost too! Lots of seafood in it. Perfect soup for a cold rainy day like we experienced. Theres miso cod was good but have had better. Honestly everything was good. I would just not get the cucumber dish and the skewers we ordered next time. They have some also have tatami rooms if you want more of a traditional Japanese style like restaurant. Overall, good experience. I would come back and try the tatami experience just with avoid a few dishes.

Wakuwaku is honestly one of the best parts of Industry City's Japan Town. It can get busy but…read moreusually it's pretty accessible, and not nearly as claustrophobic as their main dining hall. The food is good, above average and notable for the range they offer more than anything. The speciality here is the skewers, which range from organ meat to basic white meat. But they're always perfectly cooked and really satisfying, especially if you go in a small group. I'm also a huge fan of their nabeyaki udon noodle soup. The broth is SO. GOOD. It's above and beyond your basic udon soup, really flavorful and hearty -- I think it's the brown mushrooms. I'm not normally one to rave about udon, but it just really blew me away. All the ingredients are fresh and tasty, really, which also helps.

5 stars for the onigiri. You may like some better than others, but everybody can pick one they…read morelike. I haven't tried anything else but the line for the onigiri doesn't lie. This place has grown more popular over the years and it's well earned.

Probably the second best stall within Japan Village: Obentoyasan is know for its onigiri/Japanese…read morerice balls. Located inside the first floor next to Sunrise Market, the ambiance can get chaotic during festival times and weekends. Sometimes you can catch them making a fresh one for you, but beware the rice is going to be too hot for your hands to hold. Lots of filling options. Good price for something very quick and convenient. I haven't tried their bentos and sushi so cannot say. I'd vouch for their rice balls.

Located inside a little Japanese shopping center food court. We came on a Sunday evening, and it…read morewasn't busy! Service was quick. In another world had we not consumed 3 matcha lattes today already, we would've tried the matcha mochi ice cream. Instead, we got the hojicha mochi ice cream. It was still super yummy, the mochi was so stretchy and soft and the hojicha tea taste was strong! There were jellies and red bean at the bottom too which I wasn't expecting, so it was a pleasant surprise! Only downside is that it was super messy and difficult to eat.

Delicious shaved ice and mochi ice cream. The hojicha was so rich and the thin mochi dough they put…read moreon top was just the right amount. The shaved ice is fluffy and the flavors are amazing! Pricey but great quality.

I visited Japan Village over the weekend for the first time. I know for sure that I haven't seen…read moreeverything it has to offer, but just from yesterday's experience, it gets 5 stars from me! There's so much to discover and experience there. Japan Village offers two dedicated floors with a wonderous assortment of eateries, shops, and courtyard areas at Building 3/4. The Loft on the 2nd floor also offers family friendly areas that kids can enjoy. I saw they also hold events and performances on occasion, and there are also displays and information about Japanese culture and events in the NYC-area (e.g. Japan Cuts: Festival of New Japanese Film '26 at Japan Society). I love the murals that decorate the hallways and walls in the courtyard. We had a lot of fun yesterday.

This is a neat place where the shopping (the cute dollar type store) outweighs the food. I would…read moreabsolutely go here more often if it was not almost 1.5 hours from my house. It was a fun experience for my son but my daughter has celiac disease and the only thing she could eat was ice cream. This is a common problem for her since wheat is in a ton of food. Since she is not used to this ice cream style, she didn't like it, but that's not on the vendor. My son enjoyed his ramen bowl. He said the sushi was in between a Japanese restaurant and store prepackaged and it was edible it just didnt knock his socks off. Overall a nice experience. I would love it if there was something like this in NJ

Lunch spot convenient for those who work in or near the Brooklyn Army Terminal or who take the…read morenearby ferry spot. It's a small restaurant with about eight seats. It's located close to a lobby with more seating plus there is ample spots outside to eat at if the weather is permitting. If I worked in the complex, then this would definitely be one of my go tos. I wish my office buildings had a spot like this. We came late in the day, so all the daily specials were sold out except for the fried chicken sandwich. Solid sandwich with crispy chicken and plenty of slaw to balance it out. It was served on white bread which was just the right thickness to hold everything together with diminishing the flavor of every bite. We also had a spicy tuna roll and a salmon & avocado roll. Aggressively seasoned rice which I liked. Interesting flavor coming through from the nori used in the rolls. I should have asked what they use. Staff was super friendly. Seemed like there were many regulars. They made a point to say hello and good bye to everyone. Great atmosphere here.

It is a little confusing finding Momo Test Kitchen because if you drive google maps directs you to…read morethe parking lot in the back. Good thing we ran into someone who directed us to where the front of the building was. I don't come to this area of Brooklyn often, so I wanted to order everything I was interested in. I like how everything is made fresh, and portion size was good for the price. I got take out and it was a long trek home, so I took a bite out of each item at pick-up so that I could give a fair review.: Chicken Katsu Sando ($9.50) - Fried chicken was moist, white milk bread was fluffy, but I wish there was a little more tonkatsu sauce for each bite. Tamago Sando ($9) - This was my favorite item. I enjoyed the creamy chunks and the whole egg sliced in half. Eggs were not over cooked. Great balance and good flavor. White milk bread was fluffy. Tuna Mayo ($3.50) - The cooked tuna and mayo was flavorful and there is a decent amount of filling inside, but I still have my other go to place for onigiris. You have to eat this one quickly because the nori will lose the crunch since it's directly touching the rice. Eel avocado roll ($7) - I enjoyed their BBQ eel sauce, but the portion size of the eel was significantly smaller than that of the other 2 rolls. Spicy Tuna Roll ($7) - Spicy tuna was fresh and flavorful. I preferred this over the salmon avocado roll. Salmon Avocado Roll ($7) - Salmon was fresh and portion was good, but the salmon did lack the slight sweetness I enjoy from high quality raw salmon. The sushi rice for all 2 rolls was nicely made as well. There was not too much vinegar, so it did not mask the natural taste of the fish. Complemented well.

A neighborhood spot with great quality Japanese food. We tried the katsudon and the mazemen (from…read morethe summer menu). Katsudon was comforting and felt like a home cooked meal, and the cutlet was not dry. Mazemen noodles were a good chewy texture and very flavorful once mixed together. Service was friendly and relatively quick for a sit down. Will definitely be back to try other dishes here!

I loooooove Japanese curry and the curry omurice definitely hit the spot. The pieces of fried…read morechicken were super juicy and crispy and the rice was not soggy The curry ramen, was too heavy for me. The flavor was good but wouldn't recommend it as your first meal of the day

Ramen Setagaya might not be the best ramen spot but it has it's impact being in the area for so…read morelong. On the far left corner in Japan Village lies a ramen stall where you can order your food and sit at one of the nearby tables to dine in. The only downside is there are limited amount of seats at the counter and tables that are generally reserved for people eating. For a quick bite, you might have better luck at another place as this place does get packed. My visit, I think I was fortunate to have found a spot because my ramen bowl took a bit of time to make. For my bowl, I got the Black Garlic Tonkotsu DX. It consisted of four pieces of Chashu Pork, Bamboo Shoots, Scallions, Bean Sprouts, Cabbages, and Egg. A very simple dish but when executed right it is delicious. This was very flavorful after the first sip, I think it may be a tad salty ( as with much ramens ) but I enjoyed slurping down noodles and enjoying everything else in the bowl. I would say check this place out after a long day of shopping/visiting the rest of Japan Village. This bowl put me to sleep on my way back to my own state when I took the train ride home!

I was actually impressed by how good the ramen was considering its inside a mall. I got the black…read moretruffle oil tonkotsu and there was a lot of meat. Its definitely on the rich side

Came here with my bestie and you would need a reservation in order to get in…read more Everything was fresh and I personally loved their toro and uni the most! Service is very attentive and they do tell you full on detail about each dish that they serve. Ambiance- very vibey and has a different feel from most of the other manhattan omakase restaurants. Overall, would come here again!

I tried to walk in at 6pm. The restaurant was completely empty with no customers, but I was turned…read moreaway because apparently they were booked the entire night. Right. I was sent an insulting message by Jeff Y, the owner/chef, after posting this review. So they try to intimidate their reviewers.

Nothing too fancy but a simple Japanese restaurant. I love the options available in their menu. I…read morelike their appetizers like the to Date Pancake(Okonomiyaki) and Ikamaru BBQ Squid. There isn't much good Japanese restaurant in the area. It's also very affordable. Dine in, the service is pretty good and take out, the food is prepared pretty quickly.

Came for lunch after a facial as I had some time to kill before my massage and gyn appointment…read more Wanted to try something different from my first visit here. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon for lunch. Decided on a sushi for appetizer and a rice don bowl for meal. Lunch special had any 2 rolls for $8.95 and they have a spicy scallops roll. It turn out to be a California roll with chopped spicy scallops on top. If I knew, I would not have gotten it as I imagine a spicy tuna roll but with scallops. I don't normally get California roll (not basic) because I also don't know what imitatation crab Kani stick product they are using as I have a crustacean allergy. Some Kani stick is purely fish and some have crab extract in it which I can't have. I wish there menu had more details/informations but most sushi places don't list what is in the rolls and expect you to know it or Google it. But for people with allergies (yes, I know, why eat sushi if I have a crustacean allergy but there are other options for me), we would love to know what is in the dish. Ordered: 2 rolls for $8.95: eel avocado & spicy scallop rolls and a Salmon Eel Don. Lots of rice for don and good portion fish. Zoomed in photo of the spicy scallop sushi showed it was California roll with the chopped spicy scallops on top. Overall, enjoyed my lunch. Would definitely come back to try other dons and noodles.

This place has been one of my favorite meals in the city despite the price, which is a bit much for…read morenoodles. It was an easy four star. However, on recent visits there was a marked drop in quality. Today I got soba that was bizarrely cut short with fried tofu that was almost sour. A one or two star meal that I am giving three cause it's usually better. I am going to give them one more chance. I have good memories here.

Love their udon soooo much that I want to buy it for home. You do too? Well, great news! They sell…read moreit at Sunrise market located across from this food stand. Bad news!- seems to always be sold out and not restock as often. Every time I go to buy, I never see it I ordered Curry udon and added beef (first time adding beef) and they gave lots of beef and I actually missed the veggies! Nor ally have chunks of potatoes and carrots. I got one large potato only. Added extra spice (togarashi) powder to my curry. Yum! The beef curry udon is my new favorite!