New York · Izakaya · casual
A-Un Brooklyn
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Wasan group's Bushwick izakaya helmed by chef-owner Kakusaburo Sakurai, blending sake mastery with an eclectic Japanese menu.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Bushwick, Brooklyn
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Kakusaburo Sakurai
Plate № 1690
About
A-Un Brooklyn is the third restaurant of the Wasan group, opened in 2022 by partners Toshi and Kakusaburo (Kaku) Sakurai, who have run Japanese restaurants in New York since 2010. Named after the Japanese concept of 'breath of a-un' (the harmonious give-and-take between two entities), the restaurant anchors a Bushwick neighborhood largely underserved by authentic Japanese dining. The menu spans sushi, tonkotsu ramen, udon, and traditional izakaya small plates, with a thoughtfully curated sake list overseen by a certified sake sommelier. Weekend brunch adds seasonal specials and a late-night menu on Fridays and Saturdays extends the izakaya spirit. One of the rare Japanese-run restaurants in NYC's outer boroughs, A-Un is celebrated for its community warmth and consistent authenticity.
Neighborhood & visiting
A-Un Brooklyn sits in Bushwick, Brooklyn, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Authentic Japanese chef-owned izakaya in Brooklyn's Bushwick, one of the very few in NYC's outer boroughs.
- Diverse menu spanning sushi, ramen, udon, and izakaya small plates — a rare all-in-one Japanese experience.
- Sake selections curated by an in-house sake sommelier, making it a destination for sake enthusiasts.
- Late-night menu on Fridays and Saturdays keeps the izakaya spirit alive well past midnight.
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Frequently asked
About A-Un Brooklyn
- Is A-Un Brooklyn an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — A-Un Brooklyn is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is A-Un Brooklyn located?
- A-Un Brooklyn is located at 156 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, New York, United States in the Bushwick, Brooklyn neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at A-Un Brooklyn?
- A-Un Brooklyn accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at A-Un Brooklyn?
- A-Un Brooklyn sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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