Shalom Japan Reviews

Really interesting menu. Loved everything we ate. Would definitely like to get back and try some other items. Only drawback was the drink service was slow.

We had brunch here with my son who lives in Williamsburg. Food was very good. Four of us all tried different dishes and shared bites....and they were all delicious, interesting and nicely served. Interesting mix of cuisines to say the least. Recommended highly.

Our son insisted on taking us to his favorite neighborhood restaurant against my slight concerns. Jewish and Japanese fusion? Well, This creative duo have an incredible ability to create flavors and textures that absolutely elevate each dish! Every small plate and main course were stellar. One true 'sleeper' dish that delighted us all was the corn beef stuffed chicken breast. Crispy skin, succulent breast with a savory bite in the center. Do not miss the Jew Egg! Or the ramen bowl with foil grams dumpling. Even the warm challah with raisin butter was memorable. We'll always visit when we're in town!

We got into NY pretty late and so only just made it here in time to order. There weren't loads of vegetarian options but the chef was happy to change some of the meat dishes for us. Portions aren't that big, but they make up for it in flavour (and it's just an excuse to try more things!). atmosphere was also really nice, and the cocktails were great. Would definitely recommend

The food here is really unique, went with a group of friends so we had the sharing menu, which I can really recommend. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. A little pricey, but definitely worth it for the diverse range of dishes available.

Everything was beautifully and delicately presented with a casual and clean ambiance. I loved everything we tried as we had the tasting menu. I would say things are more Japanese influenced then jewish, but the flavors all marry well together. Cocktail list is good too. I did not get to try the ramen; so I have to go back for them.

shalom japan has simple yet beautiful decor, inventive menu - the whole feel is tongue in cheek. heavy on the salt, but lox bowl and lamb ribs are outstanding!

We saw this restaurant through the window of our apartment and decided to try it! And it was a really good surprise! We shared 5 or 6 small dishes and they were surprisingly good, all of them! We also shared two dessert and the same happened, really really good! All the recomendations they gave us were tasty and well prepared. If we come back to NY we'll definitively visit it again!

Nice place to date ,business meeting or just enjoy a testy food . Japanese food but we dont talk about sushi . Flavour are in your plate ,you just have to relax now. Good french wine and jap whisky .

I am in a bit of a bind reviewing this establishment. The food was really good and I can highly recommend it to anybody who enjoys quality cooking. The different dishes were full of flavours and it was obvious that a lot of preparation had gone into preparing them. 5 star rating for the food. However, Our experience was severely tainted by the facts that six of us were squeezed onto two tables, and that we were seated at the entrance. It was freezing cold each time the doors were open and the many waiting customers were almost hanging over our table! 0 stars for seating. I have always found that when an establishment try to squeeze too many customers into a limited space, eventually customers will find another venue.

Wow. This is one of the nicest places I've ever eaten. The food is interesting and so tasty. The restaurant is gorgeous, but quite small so book in advance! Staff were so friendly too and the music was great. A lovely atmosphere with probably the best teriyaki duck legs you'll ever eat anywhere. It wasn't too expensive either, mid-range and great value for money given the quality of the food.

So yeah, the food is interesting. Not great, just...interesting. The "Jew Egg" (think "ramen egg inside a falafel") is a great idea, undermined by undersalting (and $15!) The okonomiyaki with pastrami is *excellent*, but $15 for a wee tiny one. The "lox bowl" (think "chirashi w/ lox-like stuff") has excellent rice, but *seriously* sub-par uni (and is $25) And the list goes on. Everything is ok to good, but around 40% more pricey than it should be In short, interesting, but not worth a second visit (or a first one, quite frankly) (Oh, excellent sake list, fwiw)

This is a tiny place in Williamsburg that has its priorities straight -- the bar occupies about 40% of the total square footage and is presided over by a whirling dervish of a bartender who must have to ice down his arm after his shift because of all the shaking and pouring required to whip up a dizzying array of special cocktails. You need something to wash down with all of that, and the chef of this establishment has created a menu that is truly unique in our experience -- Asian fusion with a Jewish influence. Examples: Matzoh Ball Ramen With Foie Gras Dumpling, Lox Bowl With Rice, Cucumber, Japanese Pickle and Ikura. Admittedly our sampling barely scratched the surface and the menu changes daily depending on availability of ingredients and the chef's inspiration, but everything we had was delicious and people at neighboring tables seemed to share that view.

I took my boyfriend here as a surprise for his birthday since we love both japanese food and jewish comfort food. Hands down we were blown away by the food. The menu exceeded our expectations and the bartender was excellent! The challah and the Jew egg is a must. The Tuna with tahini was a dream and the fluke was melt in your mouth. Everything we tried was excellent. We were also impressed that the bartender made a perfect Old Fashioned. As big critics on this drink, it is a rarity indeed when we find a bartender that knows his old fashioned. In addition to the food being outstanding, our waiter was fantastic with all of his recommendations and fully deserving of the good tip we gave him. All around outstanding meal. I would send all of my friends here.

I invited several friends to try Shalom Japan with me and my family for my wedding shower. I am half asian, half jewish, so this place immediately caught the attention of me and my sister who were looking for a lunch venue that was unique and memorable. I had never tried it before gathering a large group here, and all were extremely happy with their food and drink. The menu was creative and reflective of the fusion concept. I ate the matzoh ball ramen with foie gras dumpling, my sister ordered the jew egg sandwich, friends ordered the lox bowl and japan burger... there wasn't a scrap left when dishes were collected. Desert was equally surprising and delicious with challah bread pudding and shiso sorbet. Such fun! The fusion drinks were also refreshing and delicious. And the service was great. The food and drink were much more distinctive than was the ambiance. All in all though, a big hit with this group who will surely return for more.

I'll get straight to the point. I have one dietary restriction, so I mentioned to the server I don't eat red meat. She stated that there is not even an item on the menu that is beef or red meat. All 6 of us ordered the omakase, and the 3rd item was beef. Normally it isn't a big deal, but the server didn't apologize, didn't do anything to rectify the situation. We spent about $400 on alcohol alone and not even 1 measly beer was comp'd. My stomach was tortuous the next 24 hours, and I was extremely disappointed with the lack of oversight and responsibility on behalf of the server. I've been to plenty of restaurants where mistakes occur, but the well-ran establishments make it a point to rectify the situation. This place didn't even blink. For that, I would recommend not bothering w average food and disappointing service.

I read about this place so headed to the city a day early to be able to try it. If you are a Jew who loves asian good, this is heaven. Very creative fusion food with a sense of humor, especially on the drink menu. We had matzo ball ramen, teriyaki duck wings, the Jew egg, challah, and pastrami. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. I could eat the matzo ball ramen everyday. Totally worth of visit!

Great spot - interesting jewish japanese fusion. Try the matzo ball ramen soup and the salmon lox rice dish.

I read on nypost.com that they have the best bread pudding and nice brunch menu. So off we went on a Sunday. The owner was very pleasant and the food was awesome. We loved our egg sandwich and the potatoes were out of this world. We topped it off with the awesome bread pudding. I make all types of bread pudding at home and this I must say was excellent. Great place and atmosphere. People go !! Thanks Shalom

What a great find in my old home town of Brooklyn! A unique fusion concept, executed with love, creativity, and skill. Everything we tasted was awesome, especially the Matzoh ball ramen (!) The space is a little tight, but it’s got a nice neighborhood vibe. Service by a young man named Clifton was perfect. Prices are quite reasonable, considering the quality of the food. Thank you, and congratulations on a job well done!

The fusion between Jewish and Japanese food is amazing. Each dish is subtle and delicious. The portions are generous and are perfect for sharing. The restaurant is comfortable and welcoming and the waiters are very accommodating. All the dishes, especially the scallops and desserts are wonderful. Do not miss this gem.

I have had Shalom Japan on my must-dine list for over a year and finally made the trip to Williamsburg. The Jewish/Japanese fusion concept is so unique and it completely works. The restaurant is on the smallish size and so the owners require a credit card to confirm the reservation. You know, that doesn't bother me if the experience delivers. And it does. When I went, we ordered the tasting menu, and I also ordered the wine pairing, or I should say the "beverage" pairing because it includes wine, sake and beer. Really well paired. The tasting menu has most of the items on the regular menu, but also a couple of additions. We had: -Challah with raisin butter (apparently a signature dish - really nice to start if you're going to have bread anyway) -Trio of smoked toro toast/ramp cream cheese, tuna tataki / black tahini and Japanese Madai sashimi - probably the best course of the nice, all small bites and very inventive -Grilled asparagus, marinated mushrooms with popped kasha (like little popcorn) -Grilled wagyu tongue - I know, but really tasty -Maple blossom tempura (menu addition) - my second favorite (but who doesn't like tempura anything?) -Rack of lamb, caponata, wood sorrel, lamb rib ragu -Short rib congee Overall, I loved the experience. Well done!

The food was Jewish-Japanese, as the restaurant name claims; it was not just a combination, however. It is a kind of Japanese food you will not be able to find in Tokyo, not because it is fake Japanese, but because it is so creatively New York! We enjoyed very much!

The okonomiyaki was the best I've had outside Japan. The Challah bread and raisin butter was ingenious and delicious. The matzo ramen was comforting, rich and filling. In short, Shalom Japan was one of the best places I've eaten in New York so far. Friendly staff, excellent food and fun atmosphere. I will be returning.

We had the sake challah, duck wings and matzah ball ramen. Everything was delicious. We were very glad to have made a reservation because the restaurant is pretty small and it was super busy. The prices are a bit high but if you have an occasion it's totally worth it.

Went for an Unusual Dinner with My Son Last Wednesday in Brooklyn...it's been on My Bucket List for a while... It was Absolutely Delicious!!! 😆 Ramen Matzoh Ball Soup...Sushi Lox Bowl...Fried Falafel Egg...Tuna Tataki...All Amazing and Service was Wonderful... It's Small so I Could See it Being Very Busy On the Weekend...Glad We got to Experience it on a Quiet Night but it will be Well Worth the Wait!!! 😆

We ate here and the food was excellent. At least, I think it was because the portions were so small that I could barely see anything. After finishing a full meal we both felt like we had not even eaten enough food for a entire appetizer. We aren't big eaters or anything but we did expect enough food for a normal human appetite for the high prices we paid! We were so hungry after dining here that as we were leaving this restaurant we were on the phone arranging for an actual ordinary sized meal at another restaurant. A restaurant should not leave you feeling starved by serving you not enough food to feed a small mouse and then charge you like you just had a satisfying meal! Needless to say, the business client we took there for dinner was NOT impressed! We feel angry, ripped off and completely frustrated by our experience!

We were a party of six for brunch at this place with an unusual name -- Shalom Japan! Certainly not kosher and certainly not typically Japanese -- but, just as certainly, each of the six of us was especially pleased with our meals! The setting in Williamsburg is pleasant, the service was prompt and also pleasant. I had their special challah French toast -- it was delicious!

We really enjoyed the OMAKASE tasting menu. I left feeling full. Portions were generous, and we had lots of interesting options! Highlights included, Sake Kasu Challah raisin butter. Toro Toasts scallion cream cheese, everything spices. Tuna Tataki black tahini. Sashimi Salad fish, tosaka, sesame yuzu vinaigrette. Peconic Bay Scallop chanterelles, miso butter.(My favorite dish)! Spring Jew Egg hummus, israeli salad.(YUM)! Lox Bowl rice, cucumber, Japanese pickle, avocado. Service was excellent, friendly and fast. I would go back again and support this family run business. Thank you, Shalom Japan!

The fusion of Japanese and Jewish style dishes is delicious. What took them so long. Attentive wait staff. Only downside is small dining room where the draft from the opening front door is unavoidable. This one's a winner. Make it a priority.

We had a reservation for 10:15. Table wasn't ready so we were asked to sit at the bar and order a drink, while we wait. Seems pretty usual so far. We sat, ordered some drinks. We waited, and figured just to eat at the bar. This is where it got weird. Told the bartender and he set up dining setting. Then was told that we need to get up for another patron? I was confused and thought our table was ready. No, table was not ready and they asked us to stand at the end of the bar and wait for something to open. The most civil thing I can call the manger there is "she's no prize". She's more than just rude about this. This place is pricy and I was expecting better service. A Diner wouldn't do this. I live 3 blocks away, they’re great restaurant in the area. Traiff, Petite Bistro, Pies and thighs. I wanted to like this place. Food wise let me say this, The Wagu hot pot for 29 $, the meat was gristly. Again did they care?

Went here last week and found it to be average, which was unfortunate since it sounded like such a fascinating concept. Service was good and the atmosphere was pretty good as well. I found the "spring Jew egg" to be very good and found the fluke dish to be delicious. The pastrami chicken was quite good as well. The challah, toro toasts and Wagyu steak were all decent. The sashimi salad and matzoh ball ramen were not so great (ramen was very salty). Overall, it was an interesting spot, but I thought it was pretty average.

It's a top-notch choice with a chef who has ideas that work. Loved the kasha crusted fluke fish, the challah bread with kasu sake lees flavor, the cocktails, the shochu tasting. Sorry they don't have cholent in summer, but that seems normal. The ramen with matzoh ball and foie gras was good and a popular dish but I was a little less enthusiastic. the only thing I would dare advise them to eliminate is the toro (tuna belly) toasts as cream cheese simply denatures the noble fish IMHO. The service is impeccable and unobtrusive. We had a great time. Perhaps the desserts were the most impressive in certain ways, as the matcha green tea ice cream was the most intensely flavored ever eaten, and I have eaten many.

This was our first visit and went with family. The restaurant is small and you will need reservations on weekends if you want a table. We were there on a Saturday at 6:00 (when they first open) and by 7:00 the restaurant was packed. The menu offers a small selection of of dishes, but there is probably something for most. I had their Matzo Ball Raman soup and it's big enough to be a meal in itself. Many of the dishes are "small plates" and could be considered appetizers portions, so if you may want to order accordingly. The Lamb Spareribs were very tasty. My wife had the "Jew Egg" which is tofu wrapped in a falafel. Desserts were a treat. There was ice cream blitzes, sorbet and an egg cream with chocolate ice cream and beer. All in all this was an experience.

We visited Shalom Japan in May 2025, meeting up with my cousin from Seattle, who picked the spot based on YouTube algorithm and the intriguing cuisine fusion concept. The restaurant left mixed impressions though. We tried five appetizers (out of seven available) and two entrees (out of five). From appetizers only the Jew Egg stood out with its unique taste and texture combination. The rest were passable: The challah was just a fresh bun with butter - something most restaurants offer complimentary before appetizers. The Duck Prosciutto Salad was a plate of arugula with four dried mushrooms and a few water-thin slices of duck prosciutto, so tiny we could hardly taste them. Sawa's Mama''s Karaage (fried chicken) - was simply a fried chicken you would get in any diner, KFC, Chick-fil-a etc. The name was fancy though. Hamachi - the finely chopped fish lacking any spices was essentially tasteless at $18, the price of a good tuna tartare. Even Costco's sesame-wasabi raw tuna at $20/lbs offers way more flavor. From the mains, the Chilled Sesame Temomi Mazemen was absolutely great and really impressed by its taste, flavor, and ingredients combination. In my opinion, it’s the best dish in this restaurant. I only wish they offered an option to add protein beyond mushrooms, but that wasn’t available. The Matzoh Ball Ramen was decent, but nothing special. Less interesting and flavorful than what we get in typical Japanese ramen shops. The add-ons were questionable and unjustifiably expensive. We got one with soy marinated egg ($4) and spicy ($2) and one with foie gras dumpling ($5). The egg was a basic poached egg in a soup. Who can feel and appreciate a distinct taste and texture of foie gras inside a dumpling in a soup? It tasted like a dumpling with some filling, nothing else. “Foie gras” however sounded fancy to get people pay extra $5 for it. Charging $2 to make the soup spicy? $4 for an extra matzo ball? Seriously? Knowing what matzo ball is and how it’s made, I think they should include two by default and add more upon request for free. We skipped the Lox Bowl - a rice+avocado+pickles combo with lox, it sounded more like a healthy appetizer for $32 rather than an entree. Drinks - the cocktails were tasty but laughably small, with barely any little alcohol, yet costing $18 each. The Riesling from the wine list was good, but at $16 per glass and $64 per bottle (market price: $23), it was heavily overpriced. Desserts - we tried ice cream parfait, cheesecake, and challah pudding. The first two were pretty good but nothing outstanding to justify the price tag. The service was almost non-existent. Very slow, inattentive, serving one appetizer at a time, serving different entrees at different times, etc. For example, the server took our drinks order and then went behind the bar to prepare them himself, delivering them one by one. Really? Overall, the experience was quite disappointing and I cannot recommend this restaurant. The hype is very high, but in reality aside from a couple of standout dishes, it’s just a couple of really good dishes with poor service and ridiculous prices.

since we were totally satisfied: we shared several meals (3 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 deserts) and were not hungry when leaving! We found everything excellent, original, very Jjapanese tastes but not too much for someone who is not too fond of it, with an enjoyable service. A total amount of 150 USD: not cheap but with no regret at all given the pleasure we had!

love the latkes and the rice bowl. the service was amazing and really enjoyed my time here. the food is like nothing i have ever tried before.

Brilliant fusion cuisine, an unusual mix of styles but works perfectly. Several dishes worthy of restaurants much more highly rated. For two people, highly recommend doing a wide range of the smaller plates, the tuna tataki being a standout. Good range of drinks, well-made interesting cocktails and friendly staff. You won't be disappointed.

Fusion restaurant as the name suggests of Jewish and Japanese cuisine. This is a shame as it does not work on a vast majority of the dishes and only a select few are good. The Jewish egg is there version of a scotch egg with falafel coating instead of pork, this is a weird combination and dos not work well. The teriyaki chicken legs are delicious and was worth trying. The saki challah is also recommended. The main dishes are were it falls down and the ramen bowls do not work. I had the chicken soup ramen with matza ball and frois gous, this was a simple dish with a charge of $17. The restaurant was a disappointing experience and would not recommend the trip to Brooklyn.

Disappointing. I was looking forward to visit Shalom Japan. I heard a lot of hype about this restaurant, the place was hyped through the foodies TV circles. I felt lucky for being able to just walk in to it. The place was empty when I got there. I ordered the Teriyaki Duck Wings. What i got were acutely Duck legs. The dish was pretty overpriced and uninspiring. At the end of the meal, I got a somewhat inflated bill with an additional Covid 19 surcharge. I haven’t seen that accounting trick here before. All in all that dish, the restaurant, it’s accounting practices and it’s very limited menu were pretty disappointing. .

A card full of sake and special beers. Good food. A fusion citchen of Japanese and Jewish. Starters from 10 to 15$ and entree up to 30$.

This was really great experience in a quite hipster area of Brooklyn. Great combination of Japanese and Jewish, great food, surroundings and service in a small restaurant. We booked in advance, you should also at least if many people and/or weekend.

It's a great restaurant in the heart of Williamsburg . Jewish and Japanese chef decided to make something good. And they did it. Amazing . I got recommendation from the B Hotel & Hostel stuff I will always come back here

We all found the food quite good. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Service was great prices reasonable. Our experience was over all very pleasing and we all left full. A god sign. My biggest complaint was that there was very little Jewish/Japanese crossover. When I think about the 2 food cultures I can think of so many food that would blend together nicely. Pastrami is one and there were several items on the menu using Pastrami. But aside from the pastrami and Matzo ball ramen there were not many dishes I felt that really crossed over to embrace the other's culture. Still very good what we had. I would return but would hope they would consider thinking outside the box more.

My wife and I took a trip to Scotland and laid over in Brooklyn before the long flight over. We were in the mood for something light and she found this little gem. Just the name was intriguing. It was a short walk from our AirBnB which gave us a wonderful taste of the neighborhood. The place is small, maybe 40 seats at the most but that is not unusual in NYC. It is for us coming from Houston. We sat at the bar, right in front of the bartender and was given a show worthy of a Sushi Bar. The cocktails were a fusion of traditional ingredients raised to a higher level by all of the house made infusions and tinctures. We started with the Spicy Toro Toast which was the opening movement of a Symphony of flavor. Next we had the Wagyu Steak Tartar. This was one of the best Steak Tartars we have ever enjoyed. You could tell the meat was hand chopped and moist. You could taste the different ingredients and it was absolutely wonderful. The final act of the Symphony was a Matzo, Fois gras dumpling Ramen soup. We ordered an extra Matzo ball and dumpling since we were sharing. This was stunningly delicious. And, one mustn't forget the soft boiled egg on top, which added to delightfully simple and complex soup. Shalom Japan is a great place for adults to enjoy some interesting and wonderful food in a setting that made conversation very easy. There may be a wait for tables, but sitting at the bar can be lots of fun. Don't be in a hurry and take time to relax and enjoy. Of all the places we dined on this trip, this was an excellent prelude to a culinary adventure.

Just reading the menu convinced me and I was not mistaken. The ingredients all top notch, the execution likewise, the conception of every dish successful. Couple that with an amazing beverage list for true connosseurs of saké, wine, shochu, whisky and beer and you have a great place. Only wished I could have tasted every dish! Favorites: the congee with uni and truffle, the smoked toro (though a little more smoky flavor would have been appreciated,) the short ribs cholent, really suyccessful. There are not many wines by the glass and they are obscure, says this aficionado, and perhaps, please pardon me dear owners, a bit too expensive, though this is the case all around the city of New York. (I live in France) A wonderful experience in any case. Also, with such a generous foursome ( total bill with many cocktails, beers, wine and shochu flights 423 dollars, I feel that the manager/owner could have given us a tasting of something as a gesture. That is the kind of generosity we find in Italy and sometimes even France and such gestures are valued greatly.

The concept is a fusion of the two styles and the food was very good although once or twice, a bit forced to use both cultures. We had a tasting menu of almost everything that they had to offer and it was impressive.

I wasn't really sure what to expect when I heard about the fusion but I was blown away! The matzoh ball ramen [w/fois gras dumplings!] & pastrami are not to be missed! Great date spot and service to match.

Shalom, shalom, Amazing place great food , kosher food . Close to Williamsburg Bridge , close to all happenings great customer service. Clean and I will be back .

Our group of 8 friends, visiting New York from 3 different countries (Canada, Italy & Hong Kong) had a wonderful dinner at Shalom Japan. The server we had was a total gem! She was so attentive, sweet & friendly. We ordered the tasting menu & everyone commented on how delicious & amazing the food was. We were celebrating 2 events, a 50th birthday for one and the 50th anniversary of a childhood friendship for two. Our experience at Shalom Japan was the perfect way to celebrate!

The service is perfect, the food is fabulous, the atmosphere is inviting; I'd go back in a heartbeat. Make a reservation, because it's tiny.

Fantastic flavorful mix of flavors. We had the tasting menu with five great plates. One of kind mix on Japanese and jewish food

Since food experience now days includes a little bit of everything in very short: interesting concept! Great service! Food... yes, its good. Off my list, onto the new things!! If you do go jew egg was my favorite.

Shalom Japan is cosy and has excellent food, nice flavours, surprising combinations that work really well together and some perfectly balanced cocktails... BUT, the three courses followed each other really fast (there was a lot of pressure to eat the three courses as fast as possible; waiters passing by our table and asking several times wether we were finished when we were not), the starter was burned and black underneath, which I find unacceptable, and while we were still enjoying our cocktail after desert and considering ordering one of their famous sake's, the waitress brought us our check... We did not ask for the check yet, nor were we finished or ready to go home. It really gave away their greed for turning the tables as fast as they can and sell the table two or three times per evening. That left us with a real bad feeling and kinda spoiled the experience for us, as we were not feeling welcome and feeling more like a walking wallet...

We shared four or five of the smaller plates and it was plenty for two hungry people. We had the toro toast, the bass tartare, the roasted cauliflower and the duck wings teriyaki. All delicious and served one at a time with the lightest first and the flavors becoming more intense as we went along. A bit pricey, but hey, it's Brooklyn!

A Japanese-Jewish fusion meal in Williamsburg - everything was delicious and well planned. The Fauci Ouchie cocktail was memorable, combining Bourbon with a peated Scotch from Islay. The Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) was a moist and flavorful appetizer. The Matzoh Ball Ramen is probably their most popular entree and it encapsulates their fusion approach nicely. The Wagyu Pastrami Sando on Japanese Milk Bread is also memorable. The service is attentive and the room is comfortable.

Totally fun and delicious. I'd categorize this place as inventive Japanese nouvelle with a side of excellent challah. Worth the trip from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and very close to the M train, I look forward to visiting again. If it were open for lunch, I'd be there at least once a week.

We visited with friends on a Sunday and the neat place has gifted us with a great brunch experience. Lovely egg cheese sandwiches, a jewish japanese take on acotxh eggs, spectacularly great fried potatoes with delicious sauce, and sweets that had us grinning with joy. Romantic sparkling rose in bottomless bottles and a choice of cocktails made the pre-Monday time more than bearable 😊

When I first heard the name I was a little hesitant and when I ate the first appetizer I was sold. Everything was delicious including the desserts. The service was wonderful and the ambiance is small and intimate. Do not miss the challah!!!

Interesting innovative food, more jewish in ingredients but japanese in style. The fish dishes, especially the raw tuna, were especially good. However the place is very overpriced -- 1 cocktail for each of the two of us, plus dinner (three small plates, 2 large plates all to share) was $140 including tip. Way too much for South Williamsburg and this food.

A Japanese-Jewish restaurant sounds like an improbable combination, but the chefs make the fusion of these cultures work. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu to get the best sense of what it was all about. Each course was an amazing blend of flavors and textures; there were no losers in the set. It was not an inexpensive meal, but since I would put it on the rather short list of the best restaurant meals I have eaten (really) it was well worth the price.

Read about this place in a Michelin list. Definitely great flavors and will try it again, but there are issues. Went for brunch on Sunday. Ordered Omurice described as “Pastrami Fried Rice Wrapped in Egg Salad or Rustic Fries” as if you choose between egg salad or fries. But the actual choice was fries or salad. The reality is that this was an omelet with rice and peas. I thought they brought the wrong dish but it looked good and I did not say anything. Since the first item was pastrami I started looking for it. After eating almost half the omelet I found a tiny cube of pastrami mixed in the rice. Eventually I did find two or three more cubes the size a pea. It tasted good, but if the first ingredient listed was pastrami and there basically only a tiny pastrami garnish I was disappointed. The fries were GREAT. Also ordered a special that highlighted pistachios with yogurt and once again had difficulty finding any. Again very tasty but very odd and we felt misled. Worst part – the bartender/waiter smelled bad. It’s fine on a Sunday morning to not shower and hang with a friend – but not work at a restaurant with customers. Shame because the food was interesting, albeit misleading, and in writing this review I realized that maybe I should not go back.

I went to dinner last night with a Japanese friend. Lovely dinner. We both had the 8-course tasting menu and every single course was delicious -- all kinds of wonderful flavors in very creative mixtures. Very cozy setting and great service. We both loved the whole dinner.

hard to find but a gem in Williamsburg! enter through a small doorway directly into a tiny filled dining area. start with an extensive drink list of choice beers and pages of wines, explained by a most helpful server. Menu is on a blackboard behind a small bar. Visible but you need to stand and get close. Begin with small plates, then a large Chalah plate, almost enough for two! We love sushi and the blend with jewish style food is hard to beat! Carol went for the Matzo ball raman which was filled with chicken and vegetables and a wonderful taste. i had the Lux plate that was smooth and tasty have several appetizers if you are 4 or more. We shared three desserts.all great. staff; great and fast service. very helpful staff; only complaint is the noise level with a full restaurant and low ceiling. we will return!

Only in Brooklyn would I be willing to try fusion Jewish Japanese food and to no surprise it was excellent. Family went to brunch and all loved our dishes. I'd say the cuisine is more Japanese with a classic Jewish food touch than the other way around but it all makes perfect sense when you are there and loving the food. I had a classic rice bowl with smoked lox instead of traditional sashimi. Fantastic! My daughter had what she said was one of the best egg sandwiches she's ever had and my niece devoured her ramen noodle and matzah ball soup. Great service in a comfortable cafe setting should make this a must when visiting "hip" Williamsburg. Check out the menu for more very interesting and I promise delicious marriage of Jewish and Japanese cuisine.