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Zenkichi

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Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Zenkichi

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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.
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
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 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 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!
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 LaneFebruary 16, 2017
Can't beat a $75 omakase! Some of the best uni I've had outside of Japan.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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 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 MichelleSeptember 25, 2013
Grilled miso eggplant, potato mochi, and black sesame frozen mousse are really delicious and all vegetarian! Nomsss. So good, definitely recommended!
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 hoffmanJune 29, 2014
Sit in a private booth, order the octopus and cod, make out.
DaniellaDecember 25, 2017
Delicious omakase and very filling!
EAugust 26, 2015
Felt like I was back in Japan. Great cozy atmosphere, delicious affordable omakase. Try the sake tasting as well!
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
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!
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 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!
Guan LiOctober 2, 2015
Wow, simply amazing. Nothing too fancy, but great quality. A great place to enjoy a great meal. Highly recommended!
David LopezNovember 9, 2013
Awesome venue, intimate setting and tasty and filling Japanese food. Great service, would definitely go back with special someone.
Zaza GilsonSeptember 26, 2014
Everything is great. Pro tip: you can never go wrong with Japanese meatballs
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 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 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 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 LeeNovember 3, 2013
Really good black sesame mousse, black cod, chicken meatball, spicy cod riceball and eggplant with cold tofu!
Lennart HennigDecember 29, 2015
Fantastic traditional Japanese kitchen. Amazing quality and taste. Great atmosphere as well!

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