Williamsburg for Grown-Ups

Jun 23

beautiful presentation of Squid ink croquette at 1 or 8

We have been exploring Japanese eateries in New York city for some time, and finally started to break into Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It’s quite shocking to learn how sophisticated those Japanese restaurants there are! Here are a few of our finds and also more to explore.

Zenkichi
This dimly lit triplex with semi private intimate booths offer fairly expensive and exquisite version of Izakaya small plates. We had delightful Omakase that we cannot recommend enough, with amazing variety of sake served by an attentive and enthusiastic server. We’d love to come back soon!
77 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-8985

House made tofu desert, best use of tofu ever.

1 or 8
Unconventional takes on Japanese fare is served in a spacious and modern space. Kitchen menu were so pleasing to the eye and the taste give you full of surprises! But don’t miss the traditional sushi that never disappoint you.
66 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 384-2152

Other place to recommend is Salt and Charcoal, ex Aburiya Kinnosuke chef started. We have too many choices and don’t care the hike!

Japan Suite

Showcasing traditional Japanese crafts and the artisans who create them — their stories and their art in words and visions. Japan’s hand-made crafts have played an integral role in the lives of Japanese for centuries. They are created in response to basic, everyday needs and have long been used in the daily rhythms of life. They come from the earth and from nature, and they are prized for their simplicity and long life. Craftspeople pour their passion, pride and energy into their handiwork, creating objects that can far outlive their creators, but in doing so, they carry on the artist’s legacy. The artisans know their objects can live hundreds of years, and they want to be just as proud of it in 100 years as they are today. So, everyday household items take on a life of their own, their own spirit and their own story. They are unique, one-of-a-kind creations with a character and spirit that grows stronger with regular use. The artist creates the object, but that is just the beginning of the journey. In the hands of its owner, a relationship is created, one that is nurtured across time. Just as we do, these creations will change over time developing new imperfections and new character. Each region and each artisan have their own character. In Japan, this is known as meibutsu. The legacy has been passed down by Japanese artists across time down to today’s craftspeople who are advancing and redefining this tradition. We applaud these artisans, and we strive to support them as they re-interpret the heritage of their predecessors — and we are proud to introduce their work, their stories and the passion they put into their creation here at Japan Suite.

Williamsburg for Grown-Ups

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