Japanese-ish café with more home like food. They have a lovely outdoor space too that can fit larger groups.I liked the vegetarian croquettes that had some takoyaki sauce. Would come again.Coffee jelly was just okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Annie S.
Best chocolate chip cookies ever and I love their coffee! Super cute ambiance both indoor and outdoors.
Victoria X.
Quaint no frills japanese lunch spot with a small gift shop in the front with the cafe. Seating is first come first serve and the restaurant asks you order before claiming a spot. Turnover for seats is quick and can accommodate parties of 2 or 4, maybe 6 if you're able to nab one of the tables along the wall and combine table. I got the chicken kaarage and it was very flavorful and juicy. The dish was surprisingly filling and cost about $22.
Ben S.
Great Bento, fun restaurant and cool concept. The sticky rice and the katsu was delicious, though I'd love to try more here.
Thy Pham
I got the chicken nanban bento box. You order at the front section of the place and then get a buzzer to wait. There’s a pretty big back section with an enclosed backyard. The chicken was good, I like the sauce on it. Everything else (salad and rice) was ok, just not memorable to me. I think its overpriced though idk why a portion that small is worth $20… Lots of people came to visit sunday around 1
Amandip Kaur
Super cute japanese cafe / bento box spot. The salmon bento box was great and service was quick. Matcha was also perfect. You have to order first before you take a table; would recommend sitting in the backyard garden area which is nice during warmer days.
Anna
Good food and coffee. A little expensive for bento
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Sewell
Go when it isn't busy. The food is good but the wait is annoying.
I'm sorry but everything is way overpriced even in Greenpoint standard. Honestly it's insane charging $10 for shishito.
4514isus
Really lovely place. I got the chicken sandwich and it was filled with big chicken pieces! Will definitely fill you up. It was pretty tasty too. Next time id like to try their coffee or a bento.
Yummy and fresh Japanese bento boxes. Everything here is delicious. I really love the Brussels sprouts here! The atmosphere is nice and I love the backyard when the weather is nicer.
Pork katsu is juicy and tender! I also had Latte that had no bitterness taste which is just what i wanted! good atmosphere and have good amount of seating. Overall, really recommend!
This review is rather incomplete, because I haven't tried their food or matcha, and I almost certainly will be back to try those. As for their coffee, it wasn't anything spectacular. I got a cortado, and it had a really dark bitter taste; really felt like burnt beans. The cortado itself was made pretty well and had good balance of richness, but couldn't shake the bitterness. The ambience of the place is great; lots of cool Japanese inspired art, kitchenware, foods, etc., with good amount of seating for dine-in. Again, will be back to try the other options, just not the coffee specifically!
Japanese-ish café with more home like food. They have a lovely outdoor space too that can fit larger groups.I liked the vegetarian croquettes that had some takoyaki sauce. Would come again.Coffee jelly was just okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Best chocolate chip cookies ever and I love their coffee! Super cute ambiance both indoor and outdoors.
Quaint no frills japanese lunch spot with a small gift shop in the front with the cafe. Seating is first come first serve and the restaurant asks you order before claiming a spot. Turnover for seats is quick and can accommodate parties of 2 or 4, maybe 6 if you're able to nab one of the tables along the wall and combine table. I got the chicken kaarage and it was very flavorful and juicy. The dish was surprisingly filling and cost about $22.
Great Bento, fun restaurant and cool concept. The sticky rice and the katsu was delicious, though I'd love to try more here.
I got the chicken nanban bento box. You order at the front section of the place and then get a buzzer to wait. There’s a pretty big back section with an enclosed backyard. The chicken was good, I like the sauce on it. Everything else (salad and rice) was ok, just not memorable to me. I think its overpriced though idk why a portion that small is worth $20… Lots of people came to visit sunday around 1
Super cute japanese cafe / bento box spot. The salmon bento box was great and service was quick. Matcha was also perfect. You have to order first before you take a table; would recommend sitting in the backyard garden area which is nice during warmer days.
Good food and coffee. A little expensive for bento
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go when it isn't busy. The food is good but the wait is annoying.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Friend Chicken Karaage Bento Box Miso Egg Salad
I'm sorry but everything is way overpriced even in Greenpoint standard. Honestly it's insane charging $10 for shishito.
Really lovely place. I got the chicken sandwich and it was filled with big chicken pieces! Will definitely fill you up. It was pretty tasty too. Next time id like to try their coffee or a bento.
Restaurantji Recommends
Yummy and fresh Japanese bento boxes. Everything here is delicious. I really love the Brussels sprouts here! The atmosphere is nice and I love the backyard when the weather is nicer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Friend Chicken Karaage Bento Box Miso Egg Salad
Yummy miso
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pork katsu is juicy and tender! I also had Latte that had no bitterness taste which is just what i wanted! good atmosphere and have good amount of seating. Overall, really recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food in a cozy cafeteria setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich Pesto Avocado Sandwich, Japanese Friend Chicken Karaage Bento Box Miso Egg Salad
This review is rather incomplete, because I haven't tried their food or matcha, and I almost certainly will be back to try those. As for their coffee, it wasn't anything spectacular. I got a cortado, and it had a really dark bitter taste; really felt like burnt beans. The cortado itself was made pretty well and had good balance of richness, but couldn't shake the bitterness. The ambience of the place is great; lots of cool Japanese inspired art, kitchenware, foods, etc., with good amount of seating for dine-in. Again, will be back to try the other options, just not the coffee specifically!