1 or 8

1 or 8

(Now Closed)
Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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  • Lindsay C.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay COctober 21, 2015
    Highly recommend the assorted house made pickles, Burimaka (grilled yellowtail collar, grated daikon) and Omakase Sashimi. And, of course saké.
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BretonApril 19, 2014
    It's fun crafting your own sushi rolls with avocado, tempura, cucumber and much more. All-in-all, sushi is fantastic. Atmosphere is cool, modern. Order the lychee martini, but make it a double.
  • Jon S.heart icon on user image
    Jon SteinbackOctober 3, 2014
    the omakase here is fantastic (and has less expensive tiers with fewer courses). sit at the bar and order the sake with the buffalo on the label.
  • Ronald C.
    Ronald CattrysseMay 31, 2017
    Definitely not cheap for Japanese and that is actually great! It is so worth it, the food is so perfect, that I'd happily make sure it remains on this level.
  • Stina P.heart icon on user image
    Stina P.May 4, 2014
    everything about this restaurant is beautifully designed and presented. If you don't get the omakase, absolutely order the sesame shake, crab roll, and chicken pate to name a few.
  • Yaz M.heart icon on user image
    Yaz MusSeptember 26, 2017
    Loooove the minimalist decor, it's so soothing like a spa with amazing, very legit sushi. Small servings compared to most places but quality over quantity is definitely the goal here.
  • amy p.heart icon on user image
    amy pelletierMarch 18, 2017
    Amazing natural wines list and fantastic food. Casual bar at the front for snacks and beautiful dining room in the back. Great service and amazing food.
  • Umair Z.heart icon on user image
    Umair ZiaSeptember 28, 2014
    Sushi is excellent here. Any of it. The dumpling app stands out. But I tried a sweet potato shochu (Japanese liquor) on the rocks = The real winner of the night.
  • Tingheart icon on user image
    TingMay 20, 2017
    Sushi omakase for $50 is hard to beat. 10 pieces, high quality, good variety of fish. Highly recommend sushi counter and skipping the dining room.
  • Matty C.heart icon on user image
    Matty CitoMay 10, 2015
    Omakase. The Tasmanian salmon and mackerel are insane. Nevermind the chu toro & o toro. Add a little ball busting humor from the chef and I was in heaven
  • Dana D.heart icon on user image
    Dana DAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Sleek minimalism meets delicious sushi. The fish is fresh with delectable seasonal selections, but the menu overall is very expensive compared with other spots in the neighborhood.
  • Bill P.
    Bill PearisOctober 18, 2011
    Hands down the best sushi in Williamsburg. By a mile. But you pay for it. Sit at the sushi bar and let Yoshida-san feed you. Or, after a show at DBA/Glasslands, get the latenight weekend ramen menu.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeAugust 20, 2018
    Great price for good sushi and izakaya fare. Fried chicken always good. Skip the eggplant skewers and mushroom taco tho
  • Anissaheart icon on user image
    AnissaMarch 30, 2016
    Perfect meal cadence! 15 piece omakase was amazing. Just do it.
  • Leigh Q.heart icon on user image
    Leigh QuindaraMay 1, 2015
    I think 1 or 8's strong points are in the cooked items. The buri kama was delicious. The sushi on the other hand, was average in taste and for some reason very tiny in portion.
  • Czarina B.heart icon on user image
    Czarina BehrendsApril 21, 2019
    Everything is tasty and great here! Spacious setting, so good for groups. Service was fabulous. Buri kama was filling and tasty.
  • Charles B.
    Charles BMarch 30, 2012
    the Omakase here is a treat. I like that they bring it all out at once instead of making it a marathon. You have to pick btw sashimi and nigiri. We did both...nigiri was better.
  • Natalie F.
    Natalie FreilichFebruary 4, 2016
    come for the tastes as portions are small. The fried chicken, steak, soup, and sushi are delectable...sesame shake drink cinched the meal.
  • Caroline S.
    Caroline SchulweisSeptember 3, 2014
    Very cool, modern atmosphere, and awesome food. Great ceviche, sushi, and sashimi!
  • Nikki B.
    Nikki BogopolskayaJuly 10, 2014
    The dinner pre-fixe is the way to go here! $22 for 3 courses fills you right up. Supplement with a roll, if you must.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListDecember 17, 2011
    Perfectly executed basic rolls accompany interesting variations on classics; sashimi is expertly sliced and evenly textured, and soft tuna and Atlantic salmon are exceptionally fresh Read more
  • Justin P.heart icon on user image
    Justin PakFebruary 20, 2016
    Call ahead and get a seat at the Sushi Bar for one of the best Omakase experiences in NYC.
  • bradleyheart icon on user image
    bradleySeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Go for a booth and if you can swing the cash omakase it up and enjoy one of the best food experiences you can have in this country.
  • Janiejaner G.
    Janiejaner GrenierJuly 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try Kazuo's amazing horse mackerel tartare sushi--usually only at bar w/omakase, but if you ask nicely and tell them Jane and Jean-Marie sent you, you can get it at the table...
  • Foxxy B.heart icon on user image
    Foxxy BApril 7, 2017
    Honestly quite pricey. Octopus is the most tender ever. Incredibly melt-in-your-mouth sashimi options (although portions are small). Chic space, small crowd.
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MateoSeptember 6, 2015
    The appetizers were much better than the main course. Don't skip on the Burikama. Grilled yellowtail jaw. So yummy.
  • Danny
    DannyJuly 13, 2017
    The drinks here are excellent and to my liking. Well balanced and perfect contrast of natural flavors.
  • EchoDA
    EchoDAFebruary 16, 2012
    For sushi fans. A little bit on the expensive side, and very elegantly designed, it's speciality is the Omakase, which means "I submit" (the che chef's will).
  • Jane D.heart icon on user image
    Jane DoeMay 11, 2018
    🐷 bun, grilled 🐙, omakase crudo a must!!! esp. the yellowtail sushi 🍣 , and for dessert: milk & 🍯 ice cream!
  • Michael O.heart icon on user image
    Michael OcherJuly 1, 2015
    great interior and delicious food and amazing spirits selection, try Satoh the sweet potato vodka
  • Berlin B.
    Berlin BabuSeptember 1, 2013
    The lamb chops are good. Sushi with mango and in it was good and the mochi with soy sauce sorbet was great
  • amoolia
    amooliaFebruary 17, 2012
    The best sushi in Brooklyn, no doubt. I'd get the sashimi entree and red miso- the bottom half is homemade tofu! Try the croquettes!
  • Lia W.
    Lia WollenMarch 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    "Scared of a little fish? It's not even alive!" The adorable and impressive sushi chef says you should try the tasting menu.
  • Mike S.
    Mike SingletonJune 10, 2012
    The chef offers a selection of snacks until 2 a.m. on the weekends including a killer ramen option that changes depending on his mood. Read more
  • Katja W.heart icon on user image
    Katja WesslingJuly 18, 2015
    Amazing dinner tea, pork belly, great sake selection, everything was amazing. Perfect sound level.
  • Maddie G.
    Maddie GruderSeptember 17, 2011
    Not only incredible food, but fantastic and quick service. This restaurant most certainly lived up to the standard it presented with it's pristine and gorgeous aesthetics.
  • Dan N.heart icon on user image
    Dan NabavianAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Whiskey, omakase, yellow tail collar, late night menu, oden during the winter, ramen, sushi box
  • Sunny H.heart icon on user image
    Sunny HApril 25, 2016
    High quality sashimi and rolls, be sure to try the pork belly and the octopus with garlic.
  • Leonard S.
    Leonard ShekMay 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great sushi. The rice rivals Sushi Yasuda. Do Onakase with chef Kazu San and you won't be disappointed.
  • Rebecca
    RebeccaOctober 12, 2014
    I like this place. Good vibes with the all white decor and the food is yummy. Lots of privacy between tables/booths.
  • Shashi K.heart icon on user image
    Shashi KapadiaOctober 26, 2018
    Amazing food all around but the buri kama (fish collar) is special
  • Steve A.
    Steve AmaranteNovember 10, 2010
    Had the grilled Bronzini: Cooking Terms: RecipeTips.comHad the grilled Bronzini and the Spanish Mackerel both outstanding. The Plum Wine cocktail was ok and loved the simplistic decor.
  • Matias C.
    Matias CoreaJune 28, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The way to go is to have Omakase at the sushi bar with Kazu. He is the best.
  • Chloe T.heart icon on user image
    Chloe TJanuary 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Omakase, sashimi plate if your not at the sushi bar. Fish is incredible
  • Mike B.
    Mike BodgeAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Friday and Saturday nights this place turns into a ramen bar from midnight to 2am. It's delicious and the perfect drunk food.
  • Jessica P.heart icon on user image
    Jessica PetersJune 5, 2013
    Sokeye salmon and golden snapper specials are not to miss. Best sushi in Williamsburg
  • Katy Z.
    Katy ZackOctober 5, 2014
    Omakase is unbelievable. Top notch sushi in a secret chic spot.
  • Nick J.heart icon on user image
    Nick JordanDecember 20, 2014
    The red miso soup should be where you start. End up anywhere you damn well please.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MeadMarch 23, 2016
    Kale salad is fantastic. Pricey but the fish is incredibly fresh.
  • Jason
    JasonDecember 9, 2015
    Hidden gem in Williamsburg, make sure to sit at the bar.
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