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Wasan Brooklyn
Izakaya & Japanese SushiSushisashimiramensakeizakayabentoPark Slope
Park Slope's destination izakaya helmed by Japanese chef Kakusaburo Sakurai, offering sushi, ramen, creative small plates, and an extensive sake program.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Park Slope, Brooklyn
- Chef
- Kakusaburo Sakurai
Plate № 2680
About
Wasan Brooklyn is the second location of the Wasan group under Japanese chef and owner Kakusaburo Sakurai, who has been celebrated in the Wall Street Journal and at United Nations ambassador dinners for his innovative Japanese cooking. The Park Slope restaurant blends izakaya-style small plates with excellent sushi and sashimi, creative specials like foie gras sushi and yellowtail collar, and a deeply curated sake sommelier selection. The menu also features tonkotsu ramen, karaage, gyoza, and seasonal bento options. Open for both lunch and dinner daily, Wasan offers strong value for the neighborhood's discerning food community.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Kakusaburo Sakurai, a Wall Street Journal-featured Japanese chef, brings an innovative but tradition-rooted approach rarely found in Brooklyn.
- The sake sommelier selection — organized by type and flavor profile — is one of the most comprehensive and educational sake programs in the outer boroughs.
- Creative dishes like foie gras sushi and yellowtail collar elevate the menu beyond standard izakaya offerings.
- Open daily for both lunch and dinner with a bento program and seasonal specials, Wasan functions as a true neighborhood anchor Japanese restaurant.
Phone number per Tripadvisor is +1 347-725-3550 and per Wasan website is +1 718-864-3549; both appear linked to the restaurant.
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Frequently asked
About Wasan Brooklyn
- Is Wasan Brooklyn an authentic izakaya & japanese sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Wasan Brooklyn is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya & japanese sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Wasan Brooklyn located?
- Wasan Brooklyn is located at 440 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, New York, United States in the Park Slope, Brooklyn neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Wasan Brooklyn?
- Wasan 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 Wasan Brooklyn?
- Wasan Brooklyn sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya & japanese sushi of this format in New York.
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