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Shalom Japan

Japanese Restaurant and Jewish Restaurant$$$$

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Shalom Japan

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Ranked #8 for ramen in Brooklyn
The folks at The New Yorker and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Love the ribs, pancake with sauerkraut, lox bowl and tuna tataki."(11 Tips)
"super Jew egg"(8 Tips)
"Tuna Tataki with Black Sesame Paste (absolutely delicious)"(8 Tips)
"Definitely get the matzo ball ramen and the shana tova duck."(5 Tips)

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The New YorkerOctober 14, 2013
“Shalom Japan...sounds almost like the punch line to a joke—but the married couple Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi…are far from kidding around. At its best, their food is fusion in the truest sense.” Read more
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L. Q.April 15, 2018
Kosher Japanese restaurant? I wasn’t expecting much, but this place really surprised me: the ramen was out of this world and all the appetizers were delicious. Good service also. Make a reservation.
Rachel PortMarch 30, 2019
The matzo ball ramen is very unique, but the okonomiyaki, teriyaki duck, and the challah (ahem the butter) are the winners here. Knishes are good but not in the same realm as the above.
Serious EatsAugust 29, 2013
Creative and surprisingly restrained Jewish-Japanese fusion fare from a chef couple in a sleepy corner of South Williamsburg. Don't miss the challah baked with sake kasu.
Christina ChinFebruary 8, 2019
Okinomiyaki is pretty good for app and the ramen with matzo is fine, but i dunno if i call it ramen..more like chicken noodle soup with hint of asian? Also a bit pricey vs other ramen spots
Nicole HansalikJune 10, 2018
This.is.officially.my.favorite.restaurant. And I’m picky as f***. delicious & unique. Service was on point. Highly recommend the “weird” sake flight, ramen, and bread pudding.
Adelina TaftsiouMarch 30, 2015
The lox bowl was my favorite! It was well put together. The duck was tasty, too. I also tried the tuna cream cheese toast. It was good, but they're really small though. The asparagus was alright.
Jason SchafferJanuary 5, 2016
One of the coolest restaurants in Williamsburg! The matzohball ramen soup is the perfect blend of Jewish/Japenese cuisines. Everything on the menu is delicious. Omakase menu is $65!
Cooper SmithDecember 21, 2013
Highly recommend New Year’s Duck, Scallops, Grilled Chrysanthemum Greens & Kale. You're fine skipping the Lox Bowl. By far the best feature of this place is the Hitachino Nest White Ale on tap
Annie MorganMarch 7, 2014
With no idea what to expect from a Jewish- Japanese fusion restaurant I was pleasantly surprised & blown away by how creative and delicious everything was - chefs tasting menu is the only way to go!
Brent ChapmanNovember 26, 2018
The tuna tataki in a black tahini sauce with broccoli and grilled red onion and the teriyaki duck wings among other yummy things.
Joe DAugust 5, 2015
Don't miss the Okonomiyaki pancake thang. It appears the preparation changes on occassion, but its base is (delicious emoji) good.
Jesse LaneApril 2, 2017
Matzoh ball ramen and wagyu beef tartar were excellent, but the real winner was the challah chocolate banana bread pudding. I would have taken a picture, but I ate it too quickly.
Vicky SunMarch 9, 2014
Make reservations. The menu changes daily and is displayed on a chalkboard above the bar so sit at the bar for easy ordering. Great and creative food, toro toast and challah bread are amazing.
Omer ZachNovember 2, 2014
Definitely get the matzo ball ramen and the shana tova duck. And the desserts. And a hitachino (on draft)! And everything else.
Alberto MannOctober 23, 2013
Honestly you can't go wrong. Love the ribs, pancake with sauerkraut, lox bowl and tuna tataki. Great service and fun vibe.
QApril 1, 2014
Wagyu grilled steak, pastrami-stuffed chicken, and aburaage raclette pouches. Um... I know, right? Best restaurant I've been to so far in Brooklyn. Huge selection of drinks as well.
AmateurConciergeOctober 28, 2017
Creative Japanese with a Jewish twist...favorites were the lox bowl, Jew egg and the fugu tempura special. Mazeman too. Worth a visit !
Oz LublingMarch 1, 2014
Incredible food and drinks. You don't expect it to be as good as it is. Get the pancake dish, the lox bowl and the toro toast. All excellent. Can't go wrong.
Emily K.November 11, 2014
The sakekasu challah bread is a must, mostly because that golden raisin butter is one of the tastiest, most memorable things you'll eat.
Raquelle JessieDecember 28, 2014
Teriyaki duck wings , latkas w salmon row creme fraiche and scallions , challah chocolate banana bread pudding - a lot of interesting food combos can't wait to go back!
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 16, 2016
The Bitches say: A. We loved the creativity of this Jewish Japanese cuisine. It’s a unique twist on brunch classics perfect for those breaking out of the monotony of your typical eggs Benny&omelettes. Read more
MarcAugust 12, 2013
Tasting Table: "Jewish deli meets Japanese small plates at this Williamsburg spot...To eat, there's sake challah and pastrami-filled chicken, and to drink, Eastern European wines and sake"
Aaron AllonNovember 6, 2017
I️ love this place. The okonomiyaki is one of my favorites — very flavorful. Great for brunch or dinner. The lox bowl is also a go-to favorite.
AmbOctober 20, 2019
Wagyu Pastrami Sando on Housemade Japanese White Bread studded with Caraway Seeds
Lindsay FranzoniFebruary 16, 2016
Really awesome food. Was not disappointed and it is a nice layout where you don't feel like you are on top of people.
Ellis HamburgerJuly 19, 2015
Matzoh ball ramen is the best for brunch!
Grace CheungAugust 11, 2014
The challah and okonomiyaki were standout, as was the extensive drink menu.
Nico V.October 4, 2014
AMAZING! try the okonomiyaki and the tataki with black tahini. You can pass on the cold sesame noodles and save room for everything else.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
Chefs Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel, both veterans of top NYC restaurants, wanted to explore their roots, but in merging these two divergent cuisines, they advanced something utterly unique. Read more
Untapped CitiesJuly 18, 2018
Some of the most alluring menu items offered include the Matzoh Ball Ramen and Okonomiyaki with sauerkraut, pastrami, and bonito flakes. Read more
Tamara HJanuary 15, 2014
Go here for a splurge-style din. Rotating menu, but if they have them, challah, okonomiyaki, duck, and lox bowl are all worth ordering to share.
Kevin GrantMarch 3, 2017
Really delicious and fascinating flavor combos. Price fixed menus can be a bit pricy, but great for special occasions.
Evan MeagherApril 28, 2014
Friendly staff, great selection of sake, incredible food. Notables of the tasting menu were the smoked toro toast and the challah bread pudding.
David RosenbergMay 27, 2014
The challah is good but the smoked toro toast and the Okonomiyaki are unmissable. The bar is really well stocked, and the Sixty-Forty a potable highlight
Marisa SantilloAugust 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Be sure to use the bathroom while you're here...it'll change your life, the back and the front of it. And, the Cornbread Pudding is divine.
Leah HammerschlagJuly 20, 2015
Loved the salmon bowl and okonoyami for brunch. Get the potatoes! Will be back
Taline EkmekjianOctober 30, 2013
The Jew egg (egg in falafel with tsatsiki sauce), the tuna with black tahini, the lamb ribs and the challah caramel popcorn bread budding!
Rachel LMay 16, 2019
Really really cool restaurant mixing Jewish and Japanese food. Love the concept and everything was great
Ben SternOctober 1, 2017
It’s all delicious. Been coming her for years. Never a bad meal
Phil TorontoNovember 10, 2013
The Tile Fish was delicious - I would get it again... especially if I could get extra kale tempura
Raquelle JessieMarch 1, 2015
if you only get one thing: TUNA TATAKI but if you wanna get more things def get the duck w/ a honey sauce because it's delectable
Tom MartynAugust 7, 2016
Good for dates, cozy af. Everything was very good - super Jew egg, teriyaki duck wings, challa, and cold noodles.
LindsDecember 16, 2013
A little loud, but def a nice cozy neighborhood spot. And despite the kitschy name, the food was surprisingly cohesive and all delicious.
bSeptember 24, 2014
everything is great- notably the shalom caprese, tuna tataki with black tahini, and the lox bowl
Jennifer AndersonNovember 10, 2017
Thursday late-nite happy hour special: free bowl of matzo ramen with every drink order
AmbOctober 20, 2019
Tuna Tataki with Black Sesame Paste (absolutely delicious)
Phil TorontoNovember 10, 2013
The Bay Scallop Sashimi was even better than I expected - super crisp flavors
JasonJanuary 31, 2015
Not the Jewish food I grew up with! This twist on fusion is welcome fun. Too pricey for what you get, but matzah ball ramen and duck teriyaki were great.
Jen KatanMarch 28, 2016
mind-blowing Japanese/Jewish fusion menu, incredible service. Must reserve

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