Ozakaya in Brooklyn
Site: http://www.ozakaya.com/
- Monday:12–3PM
- Tuesday:12–3PM
- Wednesday:12–3PM
- Thursday:12–3PM
- Friday:12–3PM
- Saturday:12–4PM
- Sunday:12–4PM
I had a mood for Japanese last night.So I did the my usual thing; Eatery NY , The Infatuation, Michelin guide, NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, and then I asked.Google, where should I go?Ozakaya said Google, you will like it….Well, Google knows.I had a great experience at Ozakaya, (“one of the most iconic Japanese restaurants in Brooklyn” as they say so themselves …😁).I got the Shoyu Tonkoysu Raman, the Miso Black Cod and the Hanabi roll.Way too much food, all delicious. The only challenge there was selecting what to order.I guess I will have to go back for seconds, thirds… 🤷♂️
A great spot for Japanese food! They have a patio in the back that is so cute but also AC’ed during the summer (huge plus on those hot and humid days). The staff was also very kind.
Good food, inexpensive for Japanese food. great service I came here for dinner, should come early because its crowded. Ill come back for more.
This restaurant just opened in the former Stocked space on Vanderbilt. The ambience is perfect, toned-down lighting with a great jazz soundtrack. They don’t have outdoor seating yet; indoors there are 7 or 8 tables and a bar with comfortable stools. The menu is extensive and the food is excellent—there was a special miso black cod tonight that stole the show. Everything is very well presented and the staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. It seems they’re still working to round out the full set of dessert options; in the meantime, the matcha green tea ice cream is generously portioned and hits the spot after a good meal.
Get their chirashi bowl with uni added. Tasty always.Came here for lunch to celebrate and ordered a bunch of dishes - great interior vibes, dishes were delicious and generous. Drinks great as well. Will be coming back to try everything on the menu.
The blue fin was very fresh and I enjoyed the cocktails tremendously. Good play on Sake!
Went for lunch and was surprised by how reasonably priced the menu is given the beautiful space and attention to detail. The pasta was delicious - will definitely be coming back for dinner some time!
My new favorite neighborhood restaurant. The dishes, decor, music, staff, and overall vibe were all perfect for a late Saturday lunch. I’m truly impressed by the execution of the dishes. I highly recommend the seaweed salad (I don’t think I’ve had a more interesting and flavorful version that this) and takoyaki to start. Get the chicken with Japanese curry and an asahi and you’ll have a great time.
Wonderful negichutoro and kaisendon! Second time we tried this place and it is a gem. Loved hamachigama, tuna tartar and yakinikudon as well.
My favorite roll by FAR was Hanabi (yellow tail topped with seared salmon and popping ikura)! Makes sense given Hanabi is also one of my favorite co-op board games haha. Loved the AKA roll too. The edamame tho was something else, had this great char that made it taste 110% better than normal.Overall reasonable price for quality fish, and filling too! Would come back
Delivery: Miso soup had no flavor sushi came hot and made me puke. Overpriced.
Delicious food, original drinks, lovely ambiance and beautiful ambiance. Some of the rolls are just a bit too extra, but the donburi and sashimi is delicious and served in generous portions. Great place.
Edamame was pan fried and soaked in oil and not salted at all, sashimi fish quality was not high couldn’t finish it, the salad was good but small, the roll was fine taste-wise but every piece fell apart. Overpriced. Will not return.
Came here for a dinner on a Friday night. Very friendly and patient staff. The menu is pretty extensive, with sushi, izakaya fare, curries, donburis, teriyakis. We got the anaconda roll, hamachi collar, karaage, and age tofu. Everything was tasty, especially the hamachi collar
Ordered their delivery last night. $7 uni was less than one bite and it wasn’t even sweet. Sushi wasn’t yummy either and pricy. Such a bad experience. Hope I could give zero star!
Very good spot. Reasonable prices for sushi and quality in the NYC. Yellow tail was exceptional. Really great vibe.
I’m sure they had a reason, but they would not seat us in the empty back room. They wanted us to sit in the crowded dining room or on the street seating where it was raining and really loud from construction next door. We sat outside.They also had a “miscommunication in the kitchen” so the soups and salads were forgotten for our lunch specials. They apologized and brought them at the end after we asked.
You can close your eyes and point at anything in the menu and be deeply satisfied. Rolls are served at a perfect temperature. Mentai pasta… in my mind often!
Great sushi. Why 2 starts?Terrible wait time.Greasy noodlesUndercooked octopus balls.
This is a fun place! The menu is built around small plates, snacks & bar food.Sushi rolls are good. Weve had several of the dumplings and other small plates, and all have been good.Theres a nice selection of noodle and rice dishes, along with some ramen.
My dad always prefers sashimi Id given the choice (he was). We were glad to be able to try this new spot. Nothing too exotic, but it was busy, the food was good, prices reasonable and everyone was very pleasant. I hope they do well.
Everything is so fresh and delicious… definitely coming back 👍❤️
Some of the best sushi Ive ever had! We ordered the miso black cod, takoyaki, chicken nanban, and hanabi and aka rolls. Everything was fresh and delicious and the service was excellent. Cant wait to come back.
Very good Japanese food. A solid staple in the Park Slope area. A good amount of Sake and sushi options to choose from.
Great food and service! The sushi and the teriyaki chicken were amazing!
Food was really good! Portions are small but very yummy.
So much attention to detail with every dish!! Delicious! Kind staff
Food was outstanding, highly recommend the Mentai Pasta and cold tofu! Service was great as well.
The restaurant is nicely decorated but the food - at least the lunch special - is not great.
A great new place in Prospect Heights. The food was very delicious, exquisitely presented and the service was terrific. A really wonderful experience. Thank you!
Average food. Limited menu. Servers where unfriendly likely because they were understaffed.
Great addition to Prospect Heights. Authentic and diverse menu. Thoughtful staff and high quality service. So excited to have them open!
The best Japanese food Ive had in years. Excellent service and perfect portions.
I have almost tryed everything on there menu with no disappointment abit pricey but the food has flavor
Everything Ive tried here has been top notch! Highly recommend.
4.5Pretty good.
Great service, very fresh sushi
Excellent sushi, lovely ambiance
Delicious flavors and fresh fish!
Great food, terrible everything else
AMAZING. Great menu. Wonderful service. Will be coming again.
Pretty and delicious local spot! Friendly staff
The Vanderbilt Roll is pure joy.
Must go! Definitely coming back
Delicious! Thank you
The food is delicious and the service is great 👍
Nice location and vibes
We read so many great reviews about this place but unfortunately were extremely disappointed. We went for dinner on a Thursday and dined in. We got the chirashi (sashimi with rice) and the fish quality was not great. Honestly, Ive had better at Wegmans. We also got the mentaiko fried rice which was overly greasy and we couldnt finish. The agedashi tofu was very good though.
Total reviews rating 4.6
58 Reviews for Ozakaya 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-15Very enjoyable food, tasted fresh and with distinct flavors. The menu offers a large selection of Japanese Izakaya dishes and sushi, and theres something for everyone. Everything I tasted was good, so if you like options this is a good place. From my order the sushi roll was the least favorite; it was fine, but it just didnt feel as fresh as everything else.The outdoor seating on the ample sidewalk is great for people watching. The staff is very friendly, but they made the meal feel rushed: all mains and appetizers came out at once, and they asked too many times if we wanted to order more food. The prices felt reasonable, but not cheap.
Review №2
2022-03-26Absolutely incredible, what a great addition to the neighborhood! The food blew me away, it all sounded good but tasted even better, and great drinks (loved the smoked old fashioned). Love the style inside too, very cute and cozy place!
Review №3
2022-04-23Loved it!! Cute decor and the food was yummy. Both fish dishes were tender and a pleasant surprise. The agedashi tofu was more on the sweet than savory side but we liked it. Toasted mochi with green tea ice cream is a must!
Review №4
2021-12-23Hands down , best sushi I have ever had.Excellent sushi at the good price , delicious, fresh fish and very courteous service.If you are looking for elevated Japanese sushi , you don’t have to look any further than “Ozakaya” 😍
Review №5
2022-08-24Very delicious. Incredible flavors and the mock tails were stunning. Both the yuzu and the watermelon were so so tasty. The sushi was also great! I was really impressed with the quality and flavor of the chirashi bowl. I can’t wait to go back and try more. Also: the staff are super friendly and accommodating! The back patio is really cute and the restaurant itself has such a great vibe. They have seasonal menus so definitely check it out.
Review №6
2022-07-08Sublime Japanese food at a quaint spot in Prospect Heights.Went for pre-dinner apps and assuredly will be back for a full meal.Delicious tofu and miso cod. Also the shishito peppers and salmon tartare!Sake was good and service was great!Highly recommended!
Review №7
2022-02-08May be a bold claim but I really think Ozakaya is the best izakaya in the neighborhood! (and even my favorite place to eat on a daily basis).I first tried the delivery and was very happy with everything ordered. Hence I went to the restaurant to try more dishes.Easy ambience with bar and table seats, broad menu with a variety of options, I especially am impressed with their rice dishes. Highly recommend Cha shiu fried rice and takoyaki!
Review №8
2022-08-25Went here for our anniversary. Delicious sake take on an old fashioned! Ordered the fried oysters, fried rice, ten don donbori, and ozakaya sushi roll. Everything is great and highly recommend for the neighborhood.
Review №9
2022-04-18The best mentaiko pasta ever. Creamy and rich but well balanced so it’s not too heavy. Everything else was spectacular, but the mentaiko pasta has us thinking about it every day since. We’re now moving to Brooklyn partly just to eat this every week.
Review №10
2022-05-02Great place! Finally a real and affordable Japanese restaurant opens! At here you not only enjoy genuine Japanese dishes but get enough portion of them!Tempura is fried well! Tonkatsu Curry is dry and delicious, rice is a lot and I can’t finish them all. Salad is also simple and good. One thing can be picked is that the kaisen don could give us more uni in terms of that price, nori is enough, and I hope they offer a cool rice instead of warm one as an option, just a two cent comments.