BBF is your neighborhood Cafe during the day, and is Tokyo-Style Bar restaurant, featuring craft cocktails, a selection of sake, handroll sushi, bar bites (Japanese tapas style dishes) at night. We caters to all cravings in the vibrant Lower East Side district in New York City. Imagine sitting at the cafe over coffee & freshly made pastry or rice balls in the morning, and at the bar or the dining room at night, sipping small batch sake and cocktails with fun bites, handrolls and noodles. BBF is a place of comfort for everyone who comes here. We welcome everyone and we hope to fill you with happiness!
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Garvin
The brussel sprouts are just normal roasted brussel sprouts which although were tasty, didn’t feel Japanese. The shrimp katifa was good but seemed like a glorified shrimp tempura taste, not worth the price. The ramen was ok, I wish the broth flavor was richer. The gyu kushi yaki was horrible with very cheap teriyaki like sauce and was too salty.
The service was very slow. They forgot part of our order so we ended up staying longer than we wanted. Overall this place felt overpriced for ok quality.
… moreThe service was very slow. They forgot part of our order so we ended up staying longer than we wanted. Overall this place felt overpriced for ok quality.
Nelson Young
Sushi Bombs were delicious. Fave was the salmon. Ordered yellowtail and eel ala carte. Also a private Omakase bar in the back. Got to try next time. Also handmade ramen!
… moreLina Stef
Words cannot describe how much I love BBF! I’ve been a regular and fan for over a year. Shun, Salamanca and the staff are incredibly kind, generous, inventive, and taste experts. This Japanese spot offers delicious coffee, matcha, croissants, and snacks throughout the day. In the evening they have cocktails, sake, Japanese food and best of all a secret omakase room in the back. Hands down, the best omakase I’ve ever tasted & a kind chef. Stop by because every piece and menu item in the store is chosen with heart and care.
… moreRory Lee
the brussel sprouts, mentai udon, and miso butter escargot were very memorable for me ♥️ the brussel sprouts had a nice tanginess and was perfectly charred, the udon was slightly creamy and had a fuller flavor (but not too heavy!), and i thought the the miso butter taste was really unique with the escargot.
tbh i would’ve given this place 5 stars if it weren’t for the filet mignon, which was really subpar. it was extremely dry and had a gritty texture. even dipping it in the miso butter or the udon cream couldn’t salvage it. it was more like something you’d find at a cheap diner, not a place like this (plus it cost a third of our bill ).
overall tho, would definitely come back. the food was served quickly, the servers were attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was nice (the bass of the music was just a little loud but could still hold a conversation). i just wouldn’t order the filet mignon again (or any of the steak dishes for that matter).
… moretbh i would’ve given this place 5 stars if it weren’t for the filet mignon, which was really subpar. it was extremely dry and had a gritty texture. even dipping it in the miso butter or the udon cream couldn’t salvage it. it was more like something you’d find at a cheap diner, not a place like this (plus it cost a third of our bill ).
overall tho, would definitely come back. the food was served quickly, the servers were attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was nice (the bass of the music was just a little loud but could still hold a conversation). i just wouldn’t order the filet mignon again (or any of the steak dishes for that matter).
Elizabeth Hung
Great dinner here on a Friday early evening! We made a reservation but they take walk ins as well. We came with our toddler and they were accommodating and had a high chair! My favorites were the scallop hand roll and the tuna hand rolls.
My toddler loved the udon noodle soup.
… moreMy toddler loved the udon noodle soup.
Tami Applegate
Amazing dining experience. The cocktails and food were delicious. The staff were accomidating in turning down the music for a member of our group who has a noise sensitivity. We will definitely return and recommend the amazing restaurant.
… moreAlex Xu
Oi Bozu is the reincarnation of BBF – or perhaps not so much reincarnation as a slightly pared back, refined version. It’s the same owner we all love, but some behind-the-scenes dispute with the other guy behind the venture led to the renaming and shrinking of the menu. Still the same guy behind Brooklyn Ball Factory and Bozu. There’s no more cafe and the phenomenal hoji lattes will be missed; their hours are 6pm-11pm now.
What remains is (still) the most underrated spot in LES, with unbelievably good dinner options and great drinks at great prices. I’m fond of their whiskey highball and whatever is in their heavenly lychee cocktail; my favorite food item before the rename was the hamburg steak bowl (which I think has probably gone to Japanese heaven for the time being) but I can happily recommend the ramen as well. I really am not kidding when I say the food here is as good as it gets. You’ll find cool takes on Japanese food that aren’t so devoid of creativity like the nth oversalted tonkatsu ramen shop opening up on your street; instead, we’ve got epic pickled veggies, one of the best veggie ramen broths in the business, and sushi bombs – which really might be a better way to eat sushi, and I have a feeling they’re going to have their moment in a year or two. Eat them here and you can say you knew all about them before they were cool.
That’s before we talk about the old charming diner-bar hybrid inside, with chatty and funny bartenders. Seriously, where do they find them? Marie is awesome and as hilarious as it gets. Service is casual but excellent.
Not to mention if you come here a little later, you’ll probably find the owner chatting away with a guest or three, one or two of whom is likely another Japanese restauranteur in New York City. This is absolutely an If You Know You Know spot and I would love to see it become a Everyone Knows spot – it definitely deserves it.
… moreWhat remains is (still) the most underrated spot in LES, with unbelievably good dinner options and great drinks at great prices. I’m fond of their whiskey highball and whatever is in their heavenly lychee cocktail; my favorite food item before the rename was the hamburg steak bowl (which I think has probably gone to Japanese heaven for the time being) but I can happily recommend the ramen as well. I really am not kidding when I say the food here is as good as it gets. You’ll find cool takes on Japanese food that aren’t so devoid of creativity like the nth oversalted tonkatsu ramen shop opening up on your street; instead, we’ve got epic pickled veggies, one of the best veggie ramen broths in the business, and sushi bombs – which really might be a better way to eat sushi, and I have a feeling they’re going to have their moment in a year or two. Eat them here and you can say you knew all about them before they were cool.
That’s before we talk about the old charming diner-bar hybrid inside, with chatty and funny bartenders. Seriously, where do they find them? Marie is awesome and as hilarious as it gets. Service is casual but excellent.
Not to mention if you come here a little later, you’ll probably find the owner chatting away with a guest or three, one or two of whom is likely another Japanese restauranteur in New York City. This is absolutely an If You Know You Know spot and I would love to see it become a Everyone Knows spot – it definitely deserves it.
Jessica Zhao
So excited for this restaurant – recently switched management, and it’s the most affordable yet delicious Japanese food in the area. For 3 people, got miso soup, a salad, 5 hand rolls, mentaiko pasta, the miso butter escargot, unagi don, and matcha mochi ice cream for dessert. Will come back for the cafe soon
… moreSanjid Mustari
BBF is such a gem! I came in with a friend for a quick bite and found out that they only opened this month. You would never have guessed with how good the food & attentive the service is! I got the mentai cream udon and my friend got the tuna and salmon temaki. We also had some edamame to share.
They’re a cafe during the day and an izakaya at night. I’ll definitely be back to try out their matcha and onigiri!! Also, a huge shoutout to Niki and Kit for the amazing service 🙂
… moreThey’re a cafe during the day and an izakaya at night. I’ll definitely be back to try out their matcha and onigiri!! Also, a huge shoutout to Niki and Kit for the amazing service 🙂
Summer A
This beautiful gem has been my new go-to Japanese spot when in NY and I absolutely adore this place♥️ Food, DELICIOUS. Service and their staff, EXCEPTIONAL AND LOVELY. The vibe, SUPER CHILL. The best place if anyone wants to score authentic Japanese flavor with a little twist. Thank you for having me there every time, can’t wait to see you all soon!
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