Is Samurai Mama an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?

Yes — Samurai Mama 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 Samurai Mama located?

Samurai Mama is located at https://www.samuraimama.com/location, New York, USA in the Williamsburg neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Samurai Mama?

Samurai Mama accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Samurai Mama?

Samurai Mama sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

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Samurai Mama

Name: Samurai Mama
Address: https://www.samuraimama.com/location, New York, USA
Telephone: https://www.samuraimama.com/location
Price range: ¥¥

IzakayaIzakayaUdonWilliamsburgBrooklyn

A Williamsburg udon izakaya from Makoto Suzuki, the Japanese restaurateur behind Bozu and Brooklyn Ball Factory — a neighborhood staple since 2010.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Williamsburg
Since: 2012
Owner: Makoto Suzuki

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About

Samurai Mama at 205 Grand St in Williamsburg opened in 2010 as part of Makoto Suzuki's growing Brooklyn Japanese restaurant empire. Suzuki, who is originally from Japan, opened Bozu in 2004 and expanded to several concepts including Samurai Mama and Brooklyn Ball Factory. Heritage Radio Network profiled him in 2019 as a key figure in Brooklyn's Japanese food scene.

Neighborhood & visiting

Samurai Mama 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

Owner Makoto Suzuki — Japanese restaurateur, Brooklyn pioneer since 2004
Williamsburg neighborhood staple since 2010
Udon-focused izakaya with communal seating

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About Samurai Mama

Is Samurai Mama an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?: Yes — Samurai Mama 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 Samurai Mama located?: Samurai Mama is located at https://www.samuraimama.com/location, New York, USA in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Samurai Mama?: Samurai Mama accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Samurai Mama?: Samurai Mama sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

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