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OZAKAYA Our restaurant name is inspired by two Japanese words: OSAKA & IZAKAYA Chef Takahiro Sano (born and raised in Osaka), driven by strong curiosity and great passion, pursued his dream as head chef when moving to New York City. He started his journey as a front of house staff and climbed the ranks of server, bartender, and captain. Later on, Sano received an opportunity to work at Yoppari, a fine-dining Japanese restaurant located on Clinton St., where he met his mentor, Chef Junya. Sano, under meticulous guidance, trained on the intricate Japanese cooking techniques bestowed upon him. Born from the chef’s passion and love of cooking, OZAKAYA aims to be a fresh dining experience providing the Finest flavor you can get.
Hours
| Sunday | 12–9:45 PM |
| Monday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–9:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–9:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–9:45 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–9:45 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:45 PM, 5–10:15 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10:15 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 635 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (929) 456-5956
Website: http://www.ozakaya.com/
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Reviews
Henry Chen
This is not my first visit and it won’t be my last. The food here is absolutely delicious
I tried items from their new winter menu like the Ozakaya Donburi set (takes me back to Japan), the Wagyu Hitsumabushi, and the Wagyu Hobataki. Absolutely delicious dishes.
Had dishes from their staple menu that you absolutely have to get, including the miso black cod, mentai pasta, and oshiruko dessert.
Can’t recommend this spot enough!
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… moreI tried items from their new winter menu like the Ozakaya Donburi set (takes me back to Japan), the Wagyu Hitsumabushi, and the Wagyu Hobataki. Absolutely delicious dishes.
Had dishes from their staple menu that you absolutely have to get, including the miso black cod, mentai pasta, and oshiruko dessert.
Can’t recommend this spot enough!
Follow on IG for more food content @2chenzeats
Deb L
What a great find! You know this place is legit – their food presentation. matches all their pictures. You eat with your eyes and mouth here. We ordered the seasonal wagyu kitsumabushi, the kaishin don, the hanabi roll, the mentaiko pasta, and the chawanmushi. We we’ve ordered the rest of the menu, if we had enough stomach room. Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic.
… moreNamkwann (NK)
Obsessed w/ this spot.
Service was 10/10 super friendly, super attentive, didn’t rush us at all. Staff was mad sweet and made the whole vibe feel cozy & chill.
Food tho… insane. Everything tasted crazy fresh, like just flown in fresh. No fishy smell AT ALL (which is rare for sushi spots tbh). Super clean flavors. Felt like I was actually eating in Japan fr. Fish melts in ur mouth, rice on point, quality is next level. Def one of the best Japanese spots I’ve had in NYC.
Already planning my next visit lol. Highly recommend ✨
… moreService was 10/10 super friendly, super attentive, didn’t rush us at all. Staff was mad sweet and made the whole vibe feel cozy & chill.
Food tho… insane. Everything tasted crazy fresh, like just flown in fresh. No fishy smell AT ALL (which is rare for sushi spots tbh). Super clean flavors. Felt like I was actually eating in Japan fr. Fish melts in ur mouth, rice on point, quality is next level. Def one of the best Japanese spots I’ve had in NYC.
Already planning my next visit lol. Highly recommend ✨
Chance S
Ozakaya was exceptional. They offer a diverse range of Japanese dishes—from sushi omakase and wagyu to donburi and ochazuke. It was a delight to try such a variety, and the quality across the board was top-tier.
The space has ample seating, and even the mochi matcha dessert was the perfect ending to a satisfying meal. I can absolutely see why this place is so popular. Service was also attentive and professional!
… moreThe space has ample seating, and even the mochi matcha dessert was the perfect ending to a satisfying meal. I can absolutely see why this place is so popular. Service was also attentive and professional!
Bill
A stunning Japanese spot with high quality fish and well crafted nigiri. We started with a miso black cod and the 10-piece nigiri set, and both were exceptional. The cod was rich and umami-packed, while the nigiri featured generous high-quality cuts and perfect fish-to-rice balance, with highlights like uni, chutoro, hotate, and ikura. The Kaishi Don, loaded with chopped fatty tuna, uni, and ikura, was similarly rich and satisfying.
Overall, a super memorable Japanese meal in a modern and snug space. Easily one of the best Japanese options in NYC.
… moreOverall, a super memorable Japanese meal in a modern and snug space. Easily one of the best Japanese options in NYC.
Mimi Coleman
Went there on Christmas Day for the first time after really wanting to try this place. Unfortunately, they were out of uni and the cocktail I was most excited about, but everything else was great. We ordered wagyu, ozakaya rolls and mentaiko pasta each dish was flavorful and well prepared. Even though it was a very busy night, they still managed to get us a table and the service was attentive. Overall a lovely experience and I’d definitely come back to try more next time
… moreK
Super convenient to get to, even if you are staying in a different area. You can just hop on the Q train and it is only a block from the metro exit, which makes it an easy stop for dinner. I usually go to omakase places when I travel but this time I was with my family and my mom cannot eat raw fish. This spot ended up being perfect because it has something for everyone, and the seafood quality is honestly top notch. Presentation is beautiful too.
I tried their seasonal menu and loved the scallops with yuzu sauce. The wagyu rice bowl was delicious as well. The staff members were nice and attentive the whole time, so that added to the experience.
I really cannot complain about the food quality. I enjoyed everything I tried. The tan tan spicy ramen was good too, according to my mom. I tasted the broth and loved how well seasoned it was without leaving that salty aftertaste. Lovely.
The only thing I wish were better is the bacon they use for the creamy mentaiko pasta. The flavor was good, but the bacon was not crispy, so it felt a little out of place texture-wise. Other than that, I would definitely come back.
I recommend making a reservation if you have a group of four or more because the space is pretty small. If you are traveling with your family and you want your night of raw fish while your parents prefer hot food, this is the place to be. Everyone gets something they enjoy.
… moreI tried their seasonal menu and loved the scallops with yuzu sauce. The wagyu rice bowl was delicious as well. The staff members were nice and attentive the whole time, so that added to the experience.
I really cannot complain about the food quality. I enjoyed everything I tried. The tan tan spicy ramen was good too, according to my mom. I tasted the broth and loved how well seasoned it was without leaving that salty aftertaste. Lovely.
The only thing I wish were better is the bacon they use for the creamy mentaiko pasta. The flavor was good, but the bacon was not crispy, so it felt a little out of place texture-wise. Other than that, I would definitely come back.
I recommend making a reservation if you have a group of four or more because the space is pretty small. If you are traveling with your family and you want your night of raw fish while your parents prefer hot food, this is the place to be. Everyone gets something they enjoy.
NickyFoodReviews
Ozakaya is a well known Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn, located in the heart of prospect heights. Place was packed but overall service was good and efficient. We got the Geso Karaage, Hanabi roll, Kaishin Don, and the Mentai Pasta.
The Geso Karaage was lightly battered and very crisp, went well with the spicy mayo dip.
The Hanabi roll had Ikura on top and seared salmon, tasted good, the sushi did fall apart for some of the pieces though.
Mentai Pasta had a decent amount of cream, noodles were thick but easy to eat, the bacon was a little overly rich and contrasted with the Mentai pasta, but overall it was a great dish.
Standout was the Kaishin Don, beautiful presentation and perfect size for sharing. Lots of fish and a good amount of Uni, Uni was creamy and all the pieces worked together to form a great dish.
I had a wonderful experience here and will definitely go back.
… moreThe Geso Karaage was lightly battered and very crisp, went well with the spicy mayo dip.
The Hanabi roll had Ikura on top and seared salmon, tasted good, the sushi did fall apart for some of the pieces though.
Mentai Pasta had a decent amount of cream, noodles were thick but easy to eat, the bacon was a little overly rich and contrasted with the Mentai pasta, but overall it was a great dish.
Standout was the Kaishin Don, beautiful presentation and perfect size for sharing. Lots of fish and a good amount of Uni, Uni was creamy and all the pieces worked together to form a great dish.
I had a wonderful experience here and will definitely go back.
Laura Kagan
Ozakaya is an absolute gem! The ambience is stunning: dimly lit and beautifully designed, making it the perfect spot for birthdays, dates, or intimate gatherings with friends and loved ones. The food is phenomenal; each dish somehow tops the last, and you can tell real care goes into the flavors and presentation. Service is equally impressive. Everyone was attentive, warm, and knowledgeable. Truly one of those places where the overall experience makes you want to come back again and again. Already planning my next visit!
… moreDelia Wu
FOOD WAS FLAVORED REALLY WELL. I came in expecting to get mentaiko pasta and lunch specials, but ended up only purchasing the mentaiko pasta to go and ordered a lot of their Fall specials. Everything was flavored JUST right. The hokkaido uni portions are fairly hefty since the size of hokkaido uni is small so they stack them. There is a MILD bitterness to the uni, but to be quite honest havent had insanely fresh hokkaido uni ANYWHERE since before the pandemic. The bitterness was only slight, but can definitely taste the umami sweetness still.
Their ikura has been marinated incredibly well. It definitely tastes like high end ikura. In fact, ALL of their dishes taste like higher end dishes. Props to the chefs for doing great prep work.
We got one pot of genmaicha, one pot of hojicha, the mini omakase, sushi donburi set, two hokkaido uni a la carte, two hotate a la carte, the rice cake with matcha ice cream & red bean topping, and also a mentaiko pasta to go. The dessert was really really good, i really recommend it. Id say the mini omakase and sushi donburi were MORE THAN enough to fill us up, but we really wanted more uni and to try the hotate. The hotate was not bad and really soft, but i did prefer the hokkaido uni sushi a lot more.
The really awesome thing about the sushi donburi is you can make MULTIPLE hand rolls out of it. I ordered 8 more nori sheets because i just loved making the hand rolls soooo much. There was still so much fish and rice left after all the handrolls i made. The waitress offered to finish me off with dashi broth in the rice bowl and it really gave me the confidence to finish the rest of my food despite being completely stuffed. The mixture of the sushi rice and the soup really elevated the soup because it went from a dashi broth to a whole nother soup. There was a sourness to the soup since the rice vinegar in the rice mixed with the dashi broth. If you enjoy sour food, youd REALLY love the soup.
On top of the food being really good, the service was incredible. From the hospitality to the explanations to attentiveness to our table, everything was top tier. I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for a DIY handroll experience. Our bill came up to over $200 for two people, but you could easily be just as satisfied with only the sushi donburi set.
… moreTheir ikura has been marinated incredibly well. It definitely tastes like high end ikura. In fact, ALL of their dishes taste like higher end dishes. Props to the chefs for doing great prep work.
We got one pot of genmaicha, one pot of hojicha, the mini omakase, sushi donburi set, two hokkaido uni a la carte, two hotate a la carte, the rice cake with matcha ice cream & red bean topping, and also a mentaiko pasta to go. The dessert was really really good, i really recommend it. Id say the mini omakase and sushi donburi were MORE THAN enough to fill us up, but we really wanted more uni and to try the hotate. The hotate was not bad and really soft, but i did prefer the hokkaido uni sushi a lot more.
The really awesome thing about the sushi donburi is you can make MULTIPLE hand rolls out of it. I ordered 8 more nori sheets because i just loved making the hand rolls soooo much. There was still so much fish and rice left after all the handrolls i made. The waitress offered to finish me off with dashi broth in the rice bowl and it really gave me the confidence to finish the rest of my food despite being completely stuffed. The mixture of the sushi rice and the soup really elevated the soup because it went from a dashi broth to a whole nother soup. There was a sourness to the soup since the rice vinegar in the rice mixed with the dashi broth. If you enjoy sour food, youd REALLY love the soup.
On top of the food being really good, the service was incredible. From the hospitality to the explanations to attentiveness to our table, everything was top tier. I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for a DIY handroll experience. Our bill came up to over $200 for two people, but you could easily be just as satisfied with only the sushi donburi set.