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Jewish-Japanese fusion is something you don't find often.
Every dish playfully combines characteristic elements from both culinary cultures in a way that actually works. To start, the home fries drizzled with mayo were fun and tasty without straying far from expectation. Next up, the perfectly-round okonomiyaki tasted wonderful and was quite filling, being thicker than usual and stuffed with plenty of sauerkraut. Finally, the sweet and sticky dessert provided a nice ending to the meal and was easy to share between two people. The service was friendly and the large windows let plenty of sunlight into the space. There are many more items on the menu that piqued my curiosity, so I'm excited for what I'll try here next. Overall, the food was great and the combinations are creative and well-executed. Definitely worth a visit.
Be the first to ReplyCame here for my birthday dinner and it was great.
The food was really interesting and delicious. The staff were incredible and super nice. Can't recommend this place enough.
Be the first to ReplyI never write reviews, but this was so incredibly
I never write reviews, but this was so incredibly disappointing. 1.5 stars for the pastrami okonomiyaki, that was the only thing edible and we thought the rest of the food would be good since it started on a high. the hyped ramen was so bad. The broth was greasy and kinda tasted like watered down chicken noodle soup. The ramen noodles were oily... and slimy?? Texture was interesting to say the least. Sando was very mustardy. On top of that, our receipt showed that the tip was calculated on the total rather than SUB total (pretax). What a scam.
Be the first to ReplyI continue to go back to shalom Japan for the matzo ball
I continue to go back to shalom Japan for the matzo ball ramen. It's something I always crave!
Be the first to ReplyCreative offerings of Jewish/Japanese fusion in a small ,
Creative offerings of Jewish/Japanese fusion in a small , intimate space in Brooklyn. Nice servers and wonderful creations that'll send us back
Be the first to ReplyIt's not often that we venture to Williamsburg but, when we
It's not often that we venture to Williamsburg but, when we do, there must be matzoh ball ramen involved. We went to Shalom Japan on a Sunday night and we ordered: Sake Kasu Challah Truffle hot pockets Matzoh ball ramen Hot pot kit Sesame Temomi Mazemen We enjoyed everything we ordered - we especially thought the truffle hot pockets were a great idea. The service here was AMAZING. Our server was so nice to us especially when we were trying to pick out a sake for the table. I would definitely go again and try more of the menu - everything others around us ordered looked amazing.
Be the first to ReplyThis was a fun dinner for us, trying a fusion meal of
This was a fun dinner for us, trying a fusion meal of tastes that is definitely rare around the world! Everything is very flavorful and delicious- we tried a few classics like the Challah bread and the Matzoh Ball Ramen, as well as the Mazemen and the Veggie Ramen. We thought the daily specials of veggie ramen and sakura panna cotta was exceptionally flavorful! The matzoh ball ramen, okonomiyaki, and challah were really classic and fun as well. There's not one dish we did not like. This is a busy restaurant so we definitely suggest making reservations.
Be the first to ReplyShalom Japan is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of
Shalom Japan is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, offering a delightful fusion of Jewish and Japanese cuisine. Owned and operated by married chefs Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi, the restaurant beautifully blends their cultural backgrounds with the vibrancy of Brooklyn. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a warm and intimate ambiance, reflecting the love and passion that goes into each dish. The menu is a testament to the couple's unique culinary perspective, showcasing a harmonious marriage of flavors and traditions. I had the pleasure of trying several dishes during my visit, and each one was a culinary delight. The Lion's Mane Karaage, featuring Japanese fried mushrooms and pickled chilies, was a standout appetizer, bursting with flavor and texture. For the main course, I opted for the Shalom Japan Burger, a double stack masterpiece with terivati ban, di pici mayo, and crisp lettuce. It was a perfect blend of savory and satisfying. But the highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the Matzoh Ball Ramen. The combination of chicken broth, scallions, mandels, nori, and the optional soy-marinated egg was simply divine. I also couldn't resist adding an extra matzoh ball and a foie gras dumpling, which elevated the dish to new heights. Overall, my experience at Shalom Japan was nothing short of exceptional. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining experience in Brooklyn. Thank you, Shalom Japan, for a truly wonderful evening. I can't wait to come back and try more of your delectable offerings!
Be the first to ReplyThis unique Japanese-Jewish fusion absolutely delights! I
This unique Japanese-Jewish fusion absolutely delights! I wish certain flavors came out more but overall a great experience. I love how this place encourages sharing so you get to try a lot of different, distinct flavors. Let's dive in ... Sake Kasu Challah (5/5): The bread is easy to pull apart and is perfectly seasoned. The butter was perhaps the star though as it was sweet and salty and just beautifully accompanied its carby bread companion. Matzoh Ball Ramen (3/5): I've read so much about this item so the expectations were high. The matzo ball itself is a nice middle of the ground firmness whereby it's not too hard or soft and can't offend a soul. I like my matzo balls more dense but it's a notably divisive issue in our community (and even my own family) -- so their ball firmness was a safe choice. The most underwhelming part was actually the broth; I expected more umami flavor and was disappointed by this. I was glad our server recommended an extra matzo ball for every person in our group so we could each have an entire ball. Grilled Ceasar Salad (3/5): This dish in general is an acquired taste as the grilling really tends to wilt the lettuce. This particular salad was caked in dressing. I liked the anchovy chunks but that's not for everyone I recognize. Okonomiyaki (5/5): This was by far my favorite dish of the meal (the server said this was their fav and I can see why!). The meaty pastrami chunks have a lovely crisp and Maillard browning. The bonito flakes add that necessary umami fishy flavor. The sauce is sweet but not overpowering. And the pancake itself had the PERFECT fried crisp. Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich (4/5): The kitchen staff kindly sliced this in four. The bread tastes like typical white bread. The mustard didn't come through enough for me (compared to your standard spicy brown Jewish deli mustard). The wagyu reminded me of a standard Katz's pastrami but perhaps a bit more chew as wagyu IS known for its beautiful fatty marbling. Chocolate Banana Challah Bread Pudding (3/5): This dish is served warm but I wanted more of the sauce and whipped cream. I usually think of bread pudding as more "soaked" so I'm taking off a point on that -- though my partner thought this was better than bread pudding. Service (5/5): Very attentive servers who helped us order enough food (though we did have leftovers). Staff refilled water throughout the meal without us asking. By the end of the meal they needed the table for a reservation but offered to reseat us in the heated tented area. We declined but appreciated the offer. They were also very polite about informing us when they needed the table. It's a small-ish footprint indoors (not including heated and outdoor tables). TL;DR: Would absolutely return as this cuisine combo goes together like peanut butter and jelly!
Be the first to ReplySo glad I finally tried this spot while in town recently.
The service was attentive and kind, and the food was soulful and spot on. We had the matzo ball ramen, the Okonomiyaki and the garden salad, and everything harmonized together so beautifully. The soup broth had great flavor, but not salt-forward as another reviewer mentioned, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. And all the textures mingling with the tastes in the Okonomiyaki...well, let's just say it all made me very happy. The salad was fresh and simple with nuance, complementing the other dishes. I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu items, including those famous desserts I keep hearing about! This is a special place - inviting and nourishing on many levels.
Be the first to ReplyA cute concept, well executed.
The matzoh ball ramen is the iconic dish but honestly it didn't hold a candle to the lox bowl or the Japanese sweet potato cheesecake
Be the first to ReplyThis is an excellent restaurant and the ramen is
This is an excellent restaurant and the ramen is amazing But the dessert was the best I have ever had. thank you!!!
Be the first to ReplyRecommended: Pastrami Sando, Mazemen, Challah,
Recommended: Pastrami Sando, Mazemen, Challah, Okonomiyaki I went to this unique restaurant twice. As per the name, they combine Jewish food (and more specifically Ashkenazi/European Jewish food) with Japanese food. Some combinations work but most definitely did not. The staff here is nice and the atmosphere is pretty casual with good lighting. The first time I was here, I ordered the Sweet and Sawa for $18 to drink. This had Toki Japanese whiskey, shochu, honey, yuzu, and egg white. It was a pretty solid cocktail with a good whiskey base and a good mix of sweetness and sourness as per the name. I would recommend it. From the smaller plates, I've tried a few. The best of the cheaper options and likely what you should start with is the $7 Sake Kasu Challah which comes with golden raisin butter. I am a stickler for good challah and while the texture isn't really comparable to a more traditional challah such as from Zadie's, the flavor was nice with a subtle sweetness and there are some black sesame seeds on top which is a unique spin. The golden raisin butter on the side is delicious and makes this worth it even for one challah. If you're in a group, I would also recommend heavily the Okonomiyaki for $19 with wagyu pastrami, sauerkraut, and bonito flakes. This is a very fun spin on this traditional dish with the pickled cabbage adding good saltiness and the bonito adding a slight fishiness. While there isn't much pastrami in there, the bit of it is quite tasty and the portion size is great. I'd honestly order this or the mazemen as your main. Pretty good but overpriced is the Roasted Scallops for $23 with miso panko butter, celery root, parsnip purée, and maitake. While I don't see the influence here from either culture, the scallops are plump and the butter had a good richness and sweetness with some umami. The weakest easily and the worst dish I've had here by far is the Lion's Mane Karaage for $18 with Japanese fried mushrooms and pickled chilies. Karaage is associated with the good crispiness and crunch and these mushrooms lack that entirely having an unappetizing texture. The lack of mayo or any sauce didn't help either. For larger courses, I have tried a bunch but most of them have been not that good. The best of the bunch is easily the Sesame Temomi Mazemen which is $19 with shiitake mushrooms, shishito, cucumbers, and shiso. There is a great nuttiness to the whole dish and the noodles had a good pleasant chew. It's a lot better than the other more famous ramen here and it's probably the only main I liked here along with the sando. Solid is the Wagyu Pastrami Sando for $23 with house pastrami, gulden's mustard, and dill pickle on on shokupan (i.e. Japanese milk bread.) This was a fun spin on the usual Jewish deli sandwich with the pastrami being pretty tender though not as salty as I would expect for pastrami. This was easily the other best main dish and I would recommend this. We also had a Tonkatsu which I don't see listed on the current menu so perhaps it was a special or it used to be on the menu. I think it was something around $35 or so and it was alright. The breading was a bit thick and the pork could have been more tender. The Lox Bowl at $27 sounds nice in concept with rice, ikura, Japanese pickles, avocado, fried capers, and chili mayo being almost a fun Jewish spin on a poke bowl but there is way too much rice and not enough of everything else. The flavors are fine with there perhaps being a bit too much saltiness but it just isn't that worth it. I've also solely had the Matzah Ball Ramen which for $19 comes with only chicken broth, scallion, mandels (i.e. the little bread pieces in there,) and nori. The soy marinated egg is an extra $3 and the foie gras dumpling is an extra $4 so they already overpriced ramen gets up to $26 including both of these or $29 if you want to add an extra matzah ball. This is absurd both for quality and for price. The chicken broth was way too light for it being a ramen reminding me more of a chicken/matzah ball noodle soup. The noodles were fine but not cooked as well as the mazemen. The matzah ball quality was good while the dumpling had a good fatty filling though it didn't exactly remind me of foie gras. The egg was perfectly fine but not worth $3 being worse than many ramen spots which charge less or similar. I wouldn't recommend it at all. The only dessert I've had here is the Japanese Sweet Potato Cheesecake for $12 with black sesame crust and creme fraiche. The black sesame and cheese flavor overpowers the lighter sweet potato and overall it just tastes like an okay cheesecake with an okay texture. A drink special which had either tequila and chocolate tasted so much of alcohol for someone else that they requested some extra chocolate or something to dilute it. I love the concept of this restaurant both as being Jewish and as someone who likes Japanese food a lot but the execution didn't pan out. Too many misses for the high prices. 2.4.
Be the first to ReplyThis spot has been on my list and I'm so glad I finally
This spot has been on my list and I'm so glad I finally made it out for brunch here! Firstly, the service is top notch and so so friendly. It's a small space but roomy enough that parties aren't on top of each other. My boyfriend got a sencha hot tea, and they do complimentary hot water refills, which is nice. Together we ordered: Egg sandwich (on challah roll) - challah was delish and with the cheese it was yummy! Definitely enjoyed as a sharing dish; I'd want to order two things with this brunch entree for palate cleansing. Okonomiyaki - 5/5!!! I highly recommend! Having authentic okonimyaki in Japan before, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious Shalom Japan's version was. The sauerkraut wasn't too strong or sour that it affected the dish. The pancake had a crispy outside and a flavorful inside, and omg the wagyu pastrami was SUCH a delicious touch. Matzoh ball ramen - If you find that some Japanese ramens can be too "heavy tasting" or high on salt, this is a great refreshing chicken broth that feels very light but has a lot of ingredients of your typical ramen. Loved the touch of the mandel. Wish there were more carrots (we only got two small ones). Kudos to the chef because the ramen noodles were the most perfect texture!! As it was served al dente, once we took a slurp of the noodles after it sat in the hot broth it was perfect. Since my boyfriend and I shared all three dishes, I appreciated how we were served and enjoyed the first two before we were served the Ramen as the last dish. The timing worked out well, for the amount of room we had on our table but also to give our appetites a little break + focus on the ramen once we were served it. I definitely recommend this place particularly for brunch, since I know the prices are a bit higher for dinner time for some of the dishes (I wonder if the portions are bigger), but there are certain dishes only available at dinner and not on the brunch menu.
Be the first to ReplyBeen searching for matzo ball ramen since a beloved Boston
Been searching for matzo ball ramen since a beloved Boston restaurant took theirs off its menu. Loved the atmosphere and music inside. We ate at the bar as it's always very packed and booked up. Had: Matzo ball ramen with soy marinated egg (great and the egg is a mandatory add in my opinion. Noodles perfect, broth no high sodium like other ramen and very flavorful) Rustic fries (so good) house salad (good)
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely out of this world! We had the pre-fix which had
Absolutely out of this world! We had the pre-fix which had all the fixings, and great for groups! The pastrami sandwich and matzoh ball ramen were delectable. The ambiance is intimate yet inviting. My only regret is that I don't live closer!
Be the first to ReplyThis place exceeded my expectations in every way! The
This place exceeded my expectations in every way! The ambiance of the restaurant is warm, cozy, and inviting. It's a small space and feels intimate. The menu is unique and has dishes that feature a fusion of Japanese and Jewish cuisine. The drinks were great and they had a wide variety of wines and beers to choose from. Every single appetizer and entree looked amazing, and the waiter was kind enough to give us personal recommendations! The Mazeman I chose was flavorful and hearty, making it the perfect choice for a winter night. I really enjoyed my meal and would love to go back!
Be the first to ReplyIf you are looking for a unique place that does fusion
If you are looking for a unique place that does fusion right, this is it. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate and celebrates, Jewish and Japanese culture. I highly recommend the fried mushrooms which are called Lion's Mane. Sesame Mazemen is vegan delicious. Plates made to share. Service is above average. Highly recommended. Make a reservation.
Be the first to Replysuper fun fusion concept, Japanese & Jewish.
It was a great place to try during Hanukkah, they had some decor up. Definitely not kosher style or anything, with scallops & pork on the menu. But some cool jewish influence on all the menu items. 3 of us split 3 apps & 3 entrees-- we were all perfectly content/full. For the starters we had the challah, the lions mane friend mushrooms, and the latke. You can skip the challah. the latke was AMAZING and i could have ate like 3. The mushrooms were delicious but i wish it came with some sort of dipping sauce. For entrees we had the matzo ball ramen, the sesame noodles, and the lox bowl. All 3 were soo good. The staff gave us a couple small bowls for both the noodles and the ramen so we were easily able to share. We got an extra matzo ball added, and an egg to the noodles. The ramen was the most underwhelming of the 3 entrees, but still tasty. We ended the night with a sufganiyot ice cream sandwich, which was sugar donut stuffed with yuzu flavored ice cream I believe, especially for Hanukkah. I would definitely go again!
Be the first to ReplySolid meal! The Matzoh Ball Ramen was great - the egg was
Solid meal! The Matzoh Ball Ramen was great - the egg was fantastic. I loved the combination of flavors. My friends both had the Jew Egg as their main entree and enjoyed it. We finished off with some desserts, which were great. Service was friendly. Be aware - the menu is fairly limited - if you're a picky eater, you're not going to be able to find anything.
Be the first to ReplyShalom Japan had been languishing in my bookmarks for ages,
Shalom Japan had been languishing in my bookmarks for ages, so I leapt at the chance to convince dinner companions to go when we found ourselves in the neighborhood. It was a last-minute decision and therefore, we showed up without reservations only to find a packed snug (but not too snug) dining room. Thankfully we didn't have to wait too long; make a reservation on Resy ahead of time if you can. We shared a few appetizers, ordered our own mains, and split some desserts. I selected the matzo ball ramen ($19) with a foie gras dumpling ($4) and was content. It was a chilly wet evening which was also prime ramen weather. Oh, and the restroom sports charming ramen wallpaper! We all approved of the sake kasu challah ($7), Jew egg ($17), and lion's mane karaage ($18). Note that it's Jew egg and not Jew eggs; there's just one falafel-esque egg but it's still yummy, being accompanied by hummus, Israeli salad, feta, olives, and mint. Our dessert choices were the matcha ice cream parfait ($13) and the Japanese sweet potato cheesecake ($12). I was expecting to prefer the cheesecake but I ended up adoring the matcha ice cream parfait. Can't beat that potent matcha flavor. We all agreed the prices were a hair high but were satisfied with the food and the unique culinary concept. And our server was a friendly and helpful guy. I like this blurb in the "About the Business" section on this page: Authentically inauthentic Jewish and Japanese food in South Williamsburg from chefs Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi." Sums Shalom Japan up nicely!
Be the first to ReplyOverall: 100% worth traveling from Times Square where my
Overall: 100% worth traveling from Times Square where my hotel was located for 20+ minutes via Uber each way to enjoy the delicious cocktails and food. Tastiness: The food was super creative and tasty. I would return to NY just to enjoy more dishes from this restaurant! The portions are generous and prepared with high quality ingredients. The Matzo Ball Soup is a generous serving that was impossible to finish after enjoying the okonomiyaki. Service: All staff was courteous and efficient, and we even got to see the owners who came out to meet one of the customers (as he was Japanese and Jewish ). Rarely does a restaurant impress with food, hospitality, heart, creativity, and cleanliness, but this place is a superlative of all these. Ambiance: Dimly lit restaurant, full of cool posters and art, on a quiet street in Brooklyn. Cleanliness: Super clean. Price: Well priced for the creativity, service, and quality of the ingredients.
Be the first to ReplyMy partner and I checked out this restaurant today.
The food is pricey but good... the service however was very much lacking.We enjoyed our meal but won't go back because when we asked the waiter about a couple of the dishes (which after all aren't the usual way to prepare these dishes) he seemed annoyed and just said, "The ingredients are listed on the menu." and then walked away.
Be the first to ReplyPleasantly surprised at how DELICIOUS this fusion was.
It sounds so unique and funky, right? Matzoh ball ramen? Wagyu pastrami sando? 10/10 I LOVED IT. The server was a straight to business kind of woman, she didn't need to be polite--she KNOWS the food is good (I'm sure ) You need to make reservations and visit.
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of those special NYC only places you must try.
Jewish and Japanese cuisine - the perfect match! And perhaps only here, now. We had the pastrami soup and the Fauci Ouchi cocktail. We also go the flourless chocolate cake dessert. The vibe is awesome, the service is great, try this place now!
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