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Salt + Charcoal

IzakayaIzakayaRobatayakiBinchotanWilliamsburgBrooklyn

A Williamsburg robatayaki izakaya from chef-owner Jiro Iida, formerly of Aburiya Kinnosuke — binchotan-grilled meats and seafood, a Bib Gourmand holder.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Williamsburg
Since
2014
Chef
Tadaaki Ishizaki
Owner
Jiro Iida
Salt + Charcoal — authentic izakaya restaurant in New York, Williamsburg
Plate № 1170
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About
Salt + Charcoal at 171 Grand St opened in 2014 under chef-owner Jiro Iida, previously executive chef at Aburiya Kinnosuke. The kitchen is led by chef Tadaaki Ishizaki, a member of the Japan Dry Aging Beef Promotion Association who has taught at Japanese culinary schools. The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation for its binchotan-grilled robata menu.
Neighborhood & visiting

Salt + Charcoal sits in Williamsburg, 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
  • Chef-owner Jiro Iida — formerly of Aburiya Kinnosuke NYC
  • Binchotan charcoal robatayaki
  • Former Michelin Bib Gourmand
  • Chef Tadaaki Ishizaki trained in Japanese culinary schools
Links
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Frequently asked

About Salt + Charcoal

Is Salt + Charcoal an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
Yes — Salt + Charcoal 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 Salt + Charcoal located?
Salt + Charcoal is located at 171 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, New York, USA in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Salt + Charcoal?
Salt + Charcoal accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Salt + Charcoal?
Salt + Charcoal sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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