Behind a door at Walter’s, this elegant Japanese izakaya serves sophisticated dishes & cocktails. Based on 246 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
166 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 488-7800
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Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Wall Fish
Incredible ambiance for the perfect date night or dinner with friends. Love the bar seating and the whole atmosphere is just super sultry. Great drinks, loved the Smoked Palomino especially.
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Juan Bolona
I had the pleasure of dining at Karasu last night and it was an absolutely superb experience. I began my meal with the sweet potato with delicious butter, which was a 10/10. The karagee was also a delightful surprise and I could not get enough of it. My main course was the whole red snapper, which was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. I paired my meal with a Sake, which was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. I would definitely recommend Karasu to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. 5 stars!
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Kyle Malec
I had trouble finding the door to get in and ended up in the hallway to a private residence and then the restaurant’s kitchen… but that’s part of the appeal I guess. The atmosphere and staff were good. The happy hour cocktail was great. The portions are small so ordering a lot is needed (and thus pricey). Everything was delicious tho and some of the dishes were rather unique.
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Ferris Bueller
Pleasantly surprised. No sushi. Low key. Great food. Odd that the raw menu that had “grilled” shrimp on it. When I asked the server how grilled shrimp could be on the Raw menu she said “ it’s lightly grilled “. Ended up being some of the most over cooked, tough rubbery shrimp I’ve ever had. Too much attention in the beginning ( early reservation ) turned into perhaps not enough service clearing plates and getting our check. Other than that, a complete class evening with great food.
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Kaden Lee
More of a Japanese themed speakeasy bistro than an izakaya. The ambiance is nice, with its tiny space it certainly looks beautiful and sophisticated.
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A L
We needed a balanced cocktail after a ‘long’ week and before dinner at Samui (highly recommend) and I had a hankering for the Thrice Rice. This time the experience was much better with the new bartender because he seemed more personable or engaging. It’s a relaxing speak-easy type place until it gets crowded and it becomes difficult to enjoy your drink or appreciate the design of the space.
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Michael Shen
Adorable little speakeasy in the back of Walter’s. Elegant wood decoration, well-executed drinks, and a tasty if standard menu
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Kat M
Amazing Japanese. Salmon was amazing. Bartender pleased me not a big sake fan taste with Yamahai! I regret we couldn’t fit more space is small but nice decorated, awesome mirrorjob and lamp. Dont let yourself being sited in deadend of a bar, straight away we jave asked for replacement, otherwise we could have left (not positive spot). Boneless chicken amazing. Go to place gor small date, as the place is tiny. Happy experience overall ♡♡♡
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Adam
Decent food, good drinks – our host conor was amazing though!
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Leticia Seaton
Everything was delicious. From the ribeye, which was tender and melted in your mouth, to the hamachi which I wish I ordered another one, to the G2G drink which was different but good. Will definitely go back there. The atmosphere is really nice with decor that looked like great Gatsby meets luxury Japan. The place is small and intimate with pretty good turnover.
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