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Shalom Japan

Shalom Japan

Japanese Restaurant and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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8.3/10
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    Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and Serious Eats
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    Alberto M.
    "Love the ribs, pancake with sauerkraut, lox bowl and tuna tataki."(11 Tips)
    Tom M.
    "super Jew egg"(8 Tips)
    Amb
    "Tuna Tataki with Black Sesame Paste (absolutely delicious)"(8 Tips)
    Omer Z.
    "Definitely get the matzo ball ramen and the shana tova duck."(5 Tips)
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  • Sarah J.
    Sarah Judd WelchNovember 2, 2013
    One of the best meals I've had this year. Go all in and order the tasting menu!
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    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.
  • Jillian S.heart icon on user image
    Jillian SwitzerMay 29, 2015
    Inventive menu, excellent sake selection. Matzoh ball ramen. Why not?
  • Evan B.heart icon on user image
    Evan BartlettJanuary 11, 2014
    Lamb ribs and udon were exceptional, but everything was simple and tasty
  • Jennifer A.
    Jennifer AndersonNovember 10, 2017
    Thursday late-nite happy hour special: free bowl of matzo ramen with every drink order
  • Nicholas G.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas GarciaMay 6, 2018
    Food was AMAZING. Lamb was divine.
  • Bret W.
    Bret WeinbergAugust 7, 2014
    Very fun menu. Looking forward to going again to try more of it
  • Richardt H.heart icon on user image
    Richardt HechterDecember 26, 2017
    The duck food is amazing
  • Phil T.heart icon on user image
    Phil TorontoNovember 10, 2013
    The Matza Ball Ramen is the ultimate feel-good dish
  • Luyba Z.heart icon on user image
    Luyba ZeylikmanOctober 19, 2016
    Incredible, impeccable food. Try everything on the menu.
  • Madeleine R.heart icon on user image
    Madeleine RootDecember 6, 2014
    The lox bowl is everything!!
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhDecember 3, 2019
    This food fusion might sound peculiar, but it works!
  • Kelley L.
    Kelley LouiseMay 4, 2014
    If you haven't been to Shalom Japan yet, move this to the top of your to-do list.
  • Amb
    AmbOctober 20, 2019
    Matzo Ball Ramen
  • Walt W.heart icon on user image
    Walt WalkerFebruary 16, 2016
    Lox bowl was delicious. I need to come back here for dinner.
  • Justin K.
    Justin KalifowitzOctober 13, 2013
    Challah, tuna tataki w/ black tahini, Jew Egg, Duck, Udon. Share all.
  • Jessica M.heart icon on user image
    Jessica MarkFebruary 9, 2015
    Everything was amazing but wings are a must.
  • Amb
    AmbOctober 20, 2019
    Good ricotta cheesecake
  • Diana F.
    Diana FuFebruary 4, 2015
    Two words: strange combinations. Some dishes are okay but some take the Jewish-Japanese fusion a little too literally.
  • Amb
    AmbOctober 20, 2019
    Chocolate Challah Bread Pudding
  • Richardt H.heart icon on user image
    Richardt HechterDecember 26, 2017
    The duck wings are amazing
  • Benjamin J.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin JacksonApril 21, 2014
    Jew Egg, Tuna Tataki. Best sashimi I've had, period.
  • Rem K.heart icon on user image
    Rem KoningMay 24, 2015
    Challah with golden raisin spread is wonderful.
  • Shah A.
    Shah Abdul-WahidMay 3, 2015
    Interesting concept on paper but fails to deliver slightly over decor and overall experience. Bare touches of Japanese and Jewish design. Overall menu was meh.
  • Phil T.heart icon on user image
    Phil TorontoNovember 10, 2013
    Yes, you should order the Jew Egg. Every time.
  • Kien N.heart icon on user image
    Kien NguyenMarch 3, 2015
    A good fusion of two totally different cultures
  • Nikhita M.heart icon on user image
    Nikhita MahtaniApril 5, 2016
    So interesting!! I like the lox bowl.
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MarkoffApril 27, 2016
    smoked salmon rice bowl mmmmmm
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngNovember 27, 2014
    I wanted to like it - but it's not really the tastiest combination. Pass on the ramen for sure. Drinks were nice.
  • Conor O.
    Conor O'HollarenAugust 1, 2013
    try everything. everything is good.
  • Sachinheart icon on user image
    SachinFebruary 15, 2017
    What a great blend. Nothing bad on the menu.
  • Jeff P.heart icon on user image
    Jeff PetrielloJanuary 26, 2016
    Overpriced, too bright, and extremely limited menu for anyone that doesn't eat meat or fish. The staff is nice though, and the chef actually painted the beautiful piece on the wall himself.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussNovember 13, 2014
    Let you hair down and have the tasting menu.
  • Daniela F.heart icon on user image
    Daniela Febres-CorderoJanuary 17, 2015
    Ramen so yummy
  • Joheart icon on user image
    JoMarch 24
    Matzo ball ramen
  • diya w.heart icon on user image
    diya wadhwaJuly 23, 2018
    Food was incredible and our server was super awesome and helpful but the manager was probably the worst manager I have experienced at a restaurant ever.
  • Joo J.heart icon on user image
    Joo JooJune 4, 2015
    This was definitely one of the worst places I've been to in Brooklyn. SALTIEST food, this whole Jew/Japanese thing absolutely doesn't work at all. It was borderline awful food. JUST SALT.
  • Maxim F.heart icon on user image
    Maxim FainshteinJuly 2, 2016
    All in all is awesome.
  • Jori B.
    Jori BellDecember 4, 2013
    Get the Okonomiyaki Pastrami
  • Amb
    AmbOctober 20, 2019
    Sake Kasu Challah
  • Sue L.
    Sue LeeJanuary 20, 2014
    Ducktail cocktail is delicious.
  • Jon P.
    Jon PomJuly 16, 2017
    Ehhhhh don't suggest
  • Jamesheart icon on user image
    JamesDecember 14, 2014
    Brunch, Hot buttered rum
  • Theodore K.heart icon on user image
    Theodore KMay 17, 2017
    Ramen matzoh ball
  • Teddyheart icon on user image
    TeddyJune 1, 2016
    Jew egg, cold sesame
  • Sarah (.
    Sarah (Passarelli) KatzNovember 6, 2013
    Go to the bathroom!
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    JFebruary 15, 2014
    Read immaculate infatuation review
  • Adam F.heart icon on user image
    Adam FAugust 18, 2013
    This place is Feld approved.
  • Kurt J.
    Kurt JeskeSeptember 11, 2013
    This place is silly
  • Angeln9nerheart icon on user image
    Angeln9nerJanuary 4, 2015
    Overpriced mediocrity
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