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Zenkichi

Zenkichi

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Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SchulweisNovember 14, 2014
    Great omakase. Includes soup, sushi, cod, steak, and rice with salmon & ikura. The private booths are cozy but a little tight. Imagine especially so for my tall friends out there.
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SchneebergerSeptember 30, 2017
    Go once on every season and you will be delighted with their changing omakase. Have the Duck, black cod with miso, pomegranate Jello and drink sake and you will feel like you are in heaven!!!
  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GielJanuary 4, 2018
    the setting is private and intimate and feels uniquely Japanese. The fish quality is amazing and the sake selection was superb. Try the black cod and the uni.
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SchneebergerMarch 12, 2019
    10th time in Zenkichi and still surprised by their food, plates, romantic atmosphere, sake list, waiters... Again perfect! Cannot describe it better!
  • Demetri K.heart icon on user image
    Demetri KaragasJanuary 11, 2016
    Amazing and intimate Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg. Tokyo style small plates. At $65/p the 8 course omakase is a great deal. Atmosphere is also great, all tables are in private booths.
  • Hayden S.heart icon on user image
    Hayden SmartApril 14, 2016
    Crazy sake selection paired with food, some tasty little known Japanese beers and the $75 tasting menu, all in an intimate setting, including no windows and blinds separating tables!
  • Manuela M.heart icon on user image
    Manuela MorasJanuary 18, 2016
    Definitely one of the most intimate place for dinner in NYC... Perfect for a date, but also for a nice dinner with a small group of friends... Authentic and delicious Japanese!
  • Andréheart icon on user image
    AndréJanuary 7, 2015
    The duck salad is so delicious, we keep coming back to this place for it. The place is also great for dates, all tables are isolated with curtains, and waiter comes when you press a special button.
  • Eileenheart icon on user image
    EileenMarch 10, 2018
    Get the omakase ($75) with sake pairing ($50). Highlights: cream cheese paired with sake, housemade tofu, miso cod paired with plum wine, and washugyu beef kakuni
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeJuly 21, 2015
    9.5 is an extremely aggressive rating for this solid Japanese spot. The decor and private booths are great. The omakase is well priced and the flavors are authentic. Despite the praise, it ain't 9.5
  • Ronald C.
    Ronald CattrysseJuly 18, 2017
    I'd really recommend getting the omakase with different sakes, that's the way to have the full experience. Intimate date spot because of the curtains in front of the tables.
  • micilin o.heart icon on user image
    micilin odonaghueJune 14, 2018
    Everything is so good! The black cod, the seared beef, the udon melt in your mouth, the best I’ve ever had. They have prized uni from Hokkaido!
  • refinery29
    refinery29August 3, 2014
    A service button at the end of the table alerts the wait staff to your beckoning call. Major VIP treatment. As such, reservations are highly recommended. Read more
  • Jesse L.heart icon on user image
    Jesse LaneFebruary 16, 2017
    Can't beat a $75 omakase! Some of the best uni I've had outside of Japan.
  • Luyba Z.
    Luyba ZeylikmanOctober 4, 2015
    Amazing selection - the uni special was incredible. We also did salmon, sashimi, udon. Each dish was expertly crafted and presented. Sake flight was delicious.
  • Rebecca Y.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca YiJuly 11, 2016
    Very private (inside & out)! No sign outside so you might miss it - look for wooden panels. Food was very good...def felt like an authentic Japanese meal.
  • Lori L.heart icon on user image
    Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
    This intimate restaurant is perfect for dates. Order a variety of small plates (potato mochi, jidori salt chicken) or just go for the omakase. End the meal with the frozen black sesame mousse.
  • Flo M.heart icon on user image
    Flo McDavidJanuary 22, 2017
    vegetarian omakase is amazing! ask for a cozy table. you'll be taken to an adorable little private curtained off dining area perfect for a romantic evening.
  • Jacqueline T.
    Jacqueline TawilSeptember 21, 2014
    Definitely a place to remember. You get your own cubicle so it's very private. The food is very exotic and different. Miso cod and the tuna sashimi are great!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChoiJune 13, 2012
    Quite possibly the best Japanese food I've ever tasted. Get the White Kakuni, it was out of this world! Atmosphere was also very cool with the private booths, so it's good for a date!
  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesNovember 16, 2014
    Styled as a “Japanese brasserie,” this unique restaurant is a unique dining experience, and the restaurant offers both a la carte and an eight course omakase tasting menu. Read more
  • Gilt City
    Gilt CityJanuary 24, 2012
    For foodies looking to expand their Eastern horizons beyond the realm of sushi, Zenkichi is a modern Japanese brasserie offering the chance to experience traditional Tokyo with exotic small plates.
  • Joey J.heart icon on user image
    Joey JJanuary 6, 2019
    Decor makes you feel you are back in Japan. Food was delicious. Get the seasonal omakase and try some sake. Loved this restaurant.
  • julia t.heart icon on user image
    julia tSeptember 12, 2015
    Loved. $65 omakase leaves you stuffed and satisfied. No duds. Sashimi course delicious and the duck and beef courses each a surprise hit! Go.
  • Linda C.
    Linda ChowJune 26, 2015
    Romantic and intimate – great for dates. Service is impeccable. Most of the dishes in the omakase was wonderful, especially the cod, tofu salad, and sashimi!
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MercerJanuary 1, 2013
    This restaurant is amazing! The fixed price menu is perfectly portioned and everything is expertly crafted. Definitely get the Sake sampler. They're all tasty (and strong)!
  • Twinkle D.heart icon on user image
    Twinkle DenoyoJanuary 26, 2017
    Very romantic, had my first date with current boyfriend here. Waitstaff are highly trained. Awesome omakase experience. All the food was great!!!
  • Noah W.
    Noah WeissOctober 17, 2012
    Great private booths and a vibe that makes you feel like you walked into a hidden Tokyo gem. Very good but not blow your mind food.
  • Frank W.
    Frank WilkinsonAugust 14, 2013
    Perfect place for a date night! Sit in a private booth where you ring a bell for service. If you're adventurous, order the Tasting Menu! You won't be disappointed.
  • christina lynn agathaheart icon on user image
    christina lynn agathaFebruary 1, 2015
    Fifty stars!! Get the omakase and pair with a sake flight. Thank me later. Incredible experience and perfect for a special occasion!
  • Damonheart icon on user image
    DamonJanuary 7, 2013
    The outside looks like a warehouse, the inside looks like a bamboo forest. Booths have privacy screens and buttons to call your server. The food is delicious but it's all about the ambiance.
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HornerMarch 5, 2018
    great place for a romantic meal, each party has their own semi-private booth. and the omakase is super reasonably priced!
  • Abby M.
    Abby MichelleSeptember 25, 2013
    Grilled miso eggplant, potato mochi, and black sesame frozen mousse are really delicious and all vegetarian! Nomsss. So good, definitely recommended!
  • agirlcalledfiheart icon on user image
    agirlcalledfiJune 12, 2013
    Japanese in Brooklyn... No what I expected to find! Order the 8 course banquet (vegetarian option available)... Amazing tomato carpaccio, homemade tofu, seaweed salad...
  • Jon h.
    Jon hoffmanJune 29, 2014
    Sit in a private booth, order the octopus and cod, make out.
  • Daniellaheart icon on user image
    DaniellaDecember 25, 2017
    Delicious omakase and very filling!
  • Eheart icon on user image
    EAugust 26, 2015
    Felt like I was back in Japan. Great cozy atmosphere, delicious affordable omakase. Try the sake tasting as well!
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
    The gracious waiters can recommend sake to pair with your meal. This might be the closest to Tokyo you can get in Brooklyn. Read more
  • J D.
    J DubsMay 14, 2011
    Definitely get at least two orders of the Washugyu Beef Tataki (crossbreed of Tajima & Black Angus: thinly sliced, lightly seared (rare): ginger-garlic soy sauce). The tako wasabi is good too but make
  • Alice N.
    Alice NgJuly 23, 2014
    Romantic spot. Go with someone you actually like because the booths are super cozy. Omakase at $65/pp is delicious and a must!
  • Claudia M.heart icon on user image
    Claudia MoraAugust 26, 2013
    Simply delicious! Great place to go with family and friends and share all the different plates they have. Fresh and yummy sashimi!
  • Guan L.
    Guan LiOctober 2, 2015
    Wow, simply amazing. Nothing too fancy, but great quality. A great place to enjoy a great meal. Highly recommended!
  • David L.
    David LopezNovember 9, 2013
    Awesome venue, intimate setting and tasty and filling Japanese food. Great service, would definitely go back with special someone.
  • Zaza G.heart icon on user image
    Zaza GilsonSeptember 26, 2014
    Everything is great. Pro tip: you can never go wrong with Japanese meatballs
  • Bobby M.
    Bobby MathewsMay 21, 2014
    Great ambiance. Good place for a date. Omakase is on the pricey side but every dish was splendid and very tasty.
  • Elise R.heart icon on user image
    Elise RansomFebruary 3, 2017
    The seasonal omakase was amazing. The food was delicious and the experience made it even better. You can relax and savor your food.
  • New York Post
    New York PostSeptember 1, 2014
    Tables are no bigger than school desks, but that’s OK; there’s enough room for two to snuggle and feed each other morsels from the seasonal eight-course omakase tasting menu ($65 per person). Read more
  • Philipp N.heart icon on user image
    Philipp NassJanuary 31, 2018
    Had the tasting menu combined with the basic sake tasting menu. Everything was extremely delicious. However, I believe the place is a bit too pricey.
  • Lillian L.
    Lillian LeeNovember 3, 2013
    Really good black sesame mousse, black cod, chicken meatball, spicy cod riceball and eggplant with cold tofu!
  • Lennart H.heart icon on user image
    Lennart HennigDecember 29, 2015
    Fantastic traditional Japanese kitchen. Amazing quality and taste. Great atmosphere as well!
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