Hibino is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

1. Hibino

9.1
333 Henry St (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 156 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: Excellent authentic Japanese fare. Don't miss the deep fried tofu and the seaweed salad to start, and later the mackerel Kyoto boxed roll is delicious.

Linda C.Linda Chow: A gem in the neighborhood! Authentic Japanese food in a cozy space. Try the obanzai and soy milk pudding. Miso-marinated salmon was incredibly delicious!

Micco W.Micco Wu: This is a super cozy authentic family own Japanese restaurant. They are famous for their box press sushi and soy based tofu and deserts

Okonomi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

2. Okonomi

8.7
150 Ainslie St (btwn Leonard & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 133 tips and reviews

Linda C.Linda Chow: One of my favorites in all of NYC! Great, fresh and healthy authentic Japanese food. Super cozy. Waiting time can be very long.

JadeJade: Super authentic, clean Japanese cuisine. Come for breakfast or ramen on weekdays. Weekend evenings omakase only.

Jeremy W.Jeremy W: Absolutely fantastic and authentic Japanese fare. Well worth the wait.

Locanda Vini & Olii is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

3. Locanda Vini & Olii

9.0
129 Gates Ave (at Cambridge Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 113 tips and reviews

Michaël J.Michaël Jarjour: delicious and authentic Italian food, amazing staff, intimate athmosphere. all thumbs up!

Jess M.Jess McGowan: authentic delicious pasta, the seafood gnocchi 👌

Kyle T.Kyle Turman: Superb wine selection with authentic and unique Italian food. If you have 4 people, definitely try the tasting menu.

Sottocasa Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

4. Sottocasa Pizzeria

8.9
298 Atlantic Ave (btwn Smith & Hoyt St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Boerum Hill · 116 tips and reviews

Zachary B.Zachary Blank: Personal fav is the salsiccia. Best authentic neapolitan style pizza around.

Clément C.Clément Calleja: PiZZA! Very authentic and Italian. Get the burrata pizza only available in limited quantities on weekends!

Madeline R.Madeline R: Authentic neapolitan pizza, if the weather's nice try to sit on the back patio. Order anything with burrata.

Yemen Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

5. Yemen Cafe

8.8
176 Atlantic Ave (btwn Clinton & Court St), Brooklyn, NY
Yemeni Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 95 tips and reviews

Stuart A.Stuart Adler: Yummy is an understatement! Run, don't walk here and enjoy an authentic Middle Eastern meal- flatbread, soup, and all!

Helena W.Helena Wong: 5 stars for Authenticity! Try the Lamb Haneeth, Chicken Curry & Hummus. Complimentary naan, salad and soup. I will be back!! p.s. No alcohol served.

Keith W.Keith Wood: Great authentic place. Have only been during lunch, but the "Lunch" portions are generous and fulfilling. There wasn't a seat avail on a Friday afternoon, but its just as good at home. Lamb Haneeth!

Tacos El Bronco is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

6. Tacos El Bronco

9.0
860 E 37th Street (5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Food Truck · 55 tips and reviews

Dee PhunkDee Phunk: Hands down the best tacos I've ever eaten from a truck or cart in NYC. Authentic flavor for an insanely low price. I literally said "oh my God" after a mouthful of roast pork. I love you, Sunset Park.

Mark B.Mark B: Great cheap but authentic and delicious tacos. Worth the wait.

ImSo_BrooklynImSo_Brooklyn: Real authentic tacos!

Werkstatt is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

7. Werkstatt

9.0
509 Coney Island Ave (at Turner Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Flatbush · 30 tips and reviews

VeraVera: Food is amazing and feels very authentic! Like in Austria! :)

aa: None of this was really authentic. I had a very disappointing spätzle. Not worth its price tag.

Megan O.Megan O'Neill: Authentic Austrian food, reasonably priced. Delicious pretzel!

Ugly Baby is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

8. Ugly Baby

9.0
407 Smith St (at Fourth Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 78 tips and reviews

F. B.F. Bastard: I like this place but I can’t help feeling the spice level is turned to 11 as some kind of statement about authenticity. Duck laab inedibly hot. Kao Tod Nam Klook (rice salad) my fave dish.

Stan T.Stan Tran: Truly authentic Northern Thai food. Get delivery or expect to wait. The spicy dishes are not for the faint of heart (but still delicious)!

JoJo: Super authentic and also very spicy.

Radegast Hall & Biergarten is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

9. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 481 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: This is a true beer garden in NYC! Enjoy live music on the weekends, great German craft beer and authentic food. Try the Pretzels!

Jonathan S.Jonathan Scott: Simply the best beer garden in all of NYC. Dare to take the L train to find German beer & grilled food goodness in this authentic, unassuming environment. Perfect for Sunday Fundays.

Rod R.Rod Ramos: Authentic German Beer Hall with Great German beer and food selection .

Samurai Mama is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

10. Samurai Mama

9.0
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Omar H.Omar Haroun: Some of the best most authentic Japanese food I've had. Lunch special ftw -- $10 for huge donburi w salad and soup. Ask for the spicy red pepper for some extra kick

ChelseaChelsea: Excellent udon & shumai in a very authentic space. Sushi looks good too.

BasakBasak: Super cozy spot with great authentic food. Udon is amazing. If you are in a sushi mode, sushi tacos are pretty delicious.

East Harbor Seafood Palace (迎賓大酒樓) is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

11. East Harbor Seafood Palace (迎賓大酒樓)

8.8
714 65th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Sunset Park · 86 tips and reviews

WangWang: Got to try eating dinner here the chef's cook the food very well and authentic

K C.K C: Authentic Dim sum and can order other Chinese dishes from the kitchen. There is a wait but worth it.

FunesFunes: Super authentic Dim Sum! It took a minute to find a waiter who speak English, in this case it's a good problem bc it means it's real.

Sushi Katsuei is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

12. Sushi Katsuei

8.5
210 7th Ave (at 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Central Slope · 85 tips and reviews

VeraVera: If you're looking for an authentic Japanese place, you've just found it! Food and service are amazing! Clean, simple and with great attention to every little detail, what makes them really stand out!

Joy C.Joy Chen: Uncommonly good and authentic sushi + sashimi omakase. Better than places I've been to in Japan. The mushrooms make for a savory appetizer.

Sung H.Sung Hwang: Amazing authentic omakase at a really great price. Also had the special that day (seasoned baby squid) which was the best squid I have ever had.

Juliana's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

13. Juliana's Pizza

8.8
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 322 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris Lopez: Really good traditional pizza. If you want a taste of Italy this place is recommended. The only completion of this place is Lombardi's in little Italy.

Owen B.Owen Bailey: Beautiful authentic tasting pizza and fun, happy staff. Go here!

Jay M.Jay Martin: Authentic Brooklyn pizza

Saraghina is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

14. Saraghina

9.2
435 Halsey St (at Lewis Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 208 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Though it may appear to be just a pizza place at first sight, Saraghina is owned by authentic Italians, and stylish ones at that. Read more.

Antoine (IHMDJ!)Antoine (IHMDJ!): great, authentic ambiance, but exorbitantly expensive for a regular pizza. it's basically $13 for a mediocre small cheese pie.

Stina P.Stina P.: one of the best pizza places in NY. cozy, great for dates, intimate, authentic with character - crust is the perfect consistency and the pizza is creative

Paulie Gee’s is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Brooklyn.

15. Paulie Gee’s

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Paulie Gee's serves authentic pies and craft beers in a rustic setting.

torr d.torr duer: Hype - no content. For an Authentic pie, go down the street to Adelina's - you WON'T be disappointed.

Nate T.Nate T: The owner comes out to talk with people with his authentic Bk attitude. He clearly hates hipsters, yuppies, and everyone there now but in a very endearing way.