Tanya C
I had such a wonderful experience at Soboku! The moment I walked in, the cozy interior and warm lighting made the place feel so inviting. The rustic brick wall and simple Japanese-inspired decor created the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing meal.
I ordered several dishes, and everything was delicious.
– The Ebi Fry was perfectly crispy with juicy shrimp inside.
– The Katsu Curry was comforting and flavorful , the katsu stayed crispy even with the curry sauce.
– The Croquettes were creamy inside with a beautiful golden crust.
– The Spicy Salmon Crisps were such a fun bite, crunchy base with a creamy, slightly spicy topping.
– The Takoyaki was soft, savory, and topped with plenty of bonito flakes.
This is definitely a spot I would come back to for comforting Japanese fare. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!
… moreAshley Jung
Soboku is such a cozy little neighborhood spot and was exactly what we needed on a freezing cold day. Everything we ordered hit. The crab cream korokke was hot, creamy, and perfectly crispy on the outside. The spicy tuna taco was fresh with just the right kick — a great lighter bite in between heavier dishes.
The curry omurice was pure comfort food: rich, savory curry, fluffy egg, and HUGE pieces of fried chicken that were insanely juicy and crunchy. We also got the sesame cucumber, which was refreshing and balanced everything out nicely. The ebi katsu burger was super satisfying, crispy, and slightly sweet, and the katsu on its own was unreal — so crispy and perfectly fried.
Overall, the food was warm, hearty, and incredibly comforting. The kind of meal that leaves you full, happy, and ready for a nap. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreEthan Collins
Tried the Spicy Miso Ramen at SOBOKU and it was seriously comforting. The broth had a nice spicy kick with that rich miso depth, and the toppings were on point tender chashu pork, a flavorful marinated egg, sweet corn, and scallion with a drizzle of spicy oil. Warm, satisfying, and balanced (not just spicy for the sake of it).
… moreGreenway Vanilla
The Miso Ramen hit the spot warm, hearty, and well balanced. The broth had that deep miso flavor, the chashu pork was tender, and the marinated egg was perfectly seasoned. The corn and onion added sweetness and texture. Simple, comforting, and I’d order it again.
… moreMichael Rodriguez
Tried the Saba Teishoku at SOBOKU and it was exactly the kind of Japanese comfort meal I wanted. The grilled mackerel was flavorful (you can choose salt-grilled or teriyaki), and it came as a proper set with rice, miso soup, and salad simple, balanced, and super satisfying.
… moreLeo Zou
Went exploring and found this nice little shop. Some of the best curry I’ve had around New York. The mackerel was great along with the salmon, very flavorful. Their menu had lots of pictures so it really helped to see what’s looks good and matches very well with what we got. They might be understaffed, very busy but was no wait line when we got there.
… moreLiv
YUMMMMMMM
Probably the best curry I’ve had in Brooklyn yet. The chicken was crispy and had and good flavor in the breading. The curry was flavorful not plain at all, perfect to combat the wind beating at my window.
The avocado on the crisp was great and refreshing as well. Mashed avocado with a sort of chipotle aioli.
Must return!
… moreTiffany Cheng
Good food in a small setting. Friendly staff and food comes out quickly. The prices are a little high, but the portions are big for their entrees. Brunch is served on the weekends. The curry is good.
… moreThompson
The Sake Teriyaki Don is my new go-to. The dried seaweed adds the perfect salty bite, and the flavors are super balanced (not too sweet, not too heavy).
… moreJ B C
I stopped in for an early dinner Friday night around 6pm. Since it was early it was rather quiet only 4 other tables dining in. Though being Friday it was still a work day & with the large amount of various delivery services coming in & out of the restaurant I can only guess many people in the area just wanted to stay home & unwind. I decided to try the crab cream croquettes for my appetizer which were lightly fried which I liked however the cream overpowered the crab to the point I couldn’t taste the crab. For t my main I went with the Kurobuta katsu burger (basically a fried boneless pork loin on a bun with shredded cabbage & mayo) which came with fried potato tots. Which was OK. I don’t know what I was thinking but in reality I had way too many fried dishes in this meal so perhaps that’s why I didn’t enjoy it as much as one normally would. I tried the Hikari from their cocktail menu which sounded good however the chewiness of the jelly wasn’t for me. Perhaps if you like aloe drinks you would enjoy this drink as well. The tables were rather close to each other so when getting up from the bench side (there’s one long bench across the entire back wall) of the table your guaranteed to bump into a table or two. Next time I’ll have to limit myself to one fried dish & perhaps my meal will be more enjoyable.
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