Karasu - Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn - 166 Dekalb Ave, USA

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.

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.

Excellent customer service! The Hamachi was my favorite and the potatoes are pretty good too, I’d just ask for extra seasoning. The karaage was okay.

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!

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.

More of a Japanese themed speakeasy bistro than an izakaya. The ambiance is nice, with its tiny space it certainly looks beautiful and sophisticated. Yet the food menu is very small, if you are here for food or come hungry, you might be a bit disappointed on the options provided.

Finally made it here after being on my “want to go list” for years and it did not disappoint. The cocktails were delicious. Their take on the margarita with lychee and Black Sea salt was incredible.

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.