Samurai Mama
Japanese Restaurant and Noodle Restaurant$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"Udon, gyoza, sushi tacos, and eggplant appetizer are all musts."(28 Tips)
"Order the eel taco rolls they're killer- and udon with sansai!"(115 Tips)
"spicy bukkake udon"(9 Tips)
"Gyoza is great, and it also comes on a nice little frying pan."(43 Tips)
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Unbelievable non-pretentious Japanese. Try the communal table and make a friend. Udon, gyoza, sushi tacos, and eggplant appetizer are all musts. 😻
Thea McCSeptember 17, 2017Sushi tacos! Get the "taco set" and sample five delicious (& generously portioned) sushi treats! Pair it with a sumptuous gyoza starter, baked to a perfect brown crispy in a small cast iron skillet.
EMarch 20, 2015If you're craving for a nice bowl of udon noodles, go here! I love the kinoko (mushroom) kake udon served hot. I recommend adding a poached egg and pork belly on top!
Brian ParkNovember 10, 2015New contemporary take on japanese. Three different soy sauce blends based on intensity and udon noodle served with broth separate from the dish. It's not pretentious, it's actually all quite good.
Delicious Japanese at decade old prices. Sushi taco sampler, gyoza in a cast iron skillet, and pork belly using with a poached egg.
FoodiesprNovember 14, 2016Great Japanese Izakaya amazing Udon you got to have the braised Pork Belly and scallion, the Pork Gyozas are a must and the sushi is phenomenal. Really good prices! Love this place!!
DinaApril 24, 2014Delicious, inexpensive Japanese restaurant specializing in udon. The udon is best I've tried in NY. To be more cozy ask to sit at the bar in the back. A great stop for lunch and dinner.
This is my favorite Japanese spot. I'm usually more of a traditionalist, but I just adore the atmosphere here, and the food is spot on. Everything I've tried is pure delight.
Raluca MunteanuAugust 17, 2017Sushi was delish! We had a feast with salmon avocado, tuna avocado and salmon negi. Loved their three type of soya sauce as well! Try also the pork gyozas.
- BasakJanuary 21, 2016Super cozy spot with great authentic food. Udon is amazing. If you are in a sushi mode, sushi tacos are pretty delicious.
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 5, 2020Loved the sake, sushi taco sampler, veggie dumplings, beef sukiyaki udon. Fatty mama ramen ok
Matt RaoulFebruary 25, 2015Their gyoza is served in a sizzling skillet and you should wash it down with whatever sake the chef recommends that day.
Nancy AckenhausenOctober 25, 2015To die for udon, sushi "tacos"- servers give great recommendations- ask them! The communal table up front is fun, but pass thro the kitchen and there's a whole cozy seating space + bar in back
The dipping style Kinoko Tsukcjil Udon- Cooked variety of mushrooms dipping sauce - is my go to favorite. Also. Never skip out on the black sesame ice cream for dessert. One of the best.- Jaimee EstrellerMarch 16, 2014Yummy food - ordered the iced ginger mint tea, uni and salmon roe over rice, spicy bukkake udon, and green tea ice cream. Hits the spot. Try it out
Omar HarounDecember 4, 2013Some of the best most authentic Japanese food I've had. Lunch special ftw -- $10 for huge donburi w salad and soup. Ask for the spicy red pepper for some extra kick
AbJanuary 7, 2018WTF that was perfect Winter food. Wish I’d have ordered a better beer. The spicy seafood curry something or other was pheNomNom
Franco Easel-MantidSeptember 9, 2018Everything is absolutely good tasting fresh and well presented! Stuff is very nice too. Old fashioned Inari is to try!
We always order the tempura to start. They have decent sushi. I personally like their "taco" spin though my husband doesn't. They have affordable lunch specials, too. This place is 1 of our staples.
CharlottesDecember 30, 2016We stumbled happily upon this place and had a delightful dinner of udon, dumplings and garlic chicken. Perfect for a cold winter's night, pre movie next door.
Tristan DurandOctober 27, 2018Take the 10 pork dumplings. That’s the way to start your meal, they‘ll be gone in an instant. Sushi options are great too.
Kevin O'NeillJuly 26, 2016The sushi tacos are pretty crazy. Mostly because the fish tastes super fresh but also because it's a Japanese taco. Can't go wrong.
Sheryl RivasOctober 4, 2018Extra spicy wasabi soy — already mixed for ya! Lunch special hits the spot! Got the two roll set and came with cute fixings that made this meal even more enjoyable.
Oz LublingAugust 12, 2015Killer meal! You cannot go wrong here. Get the taco sampler, house margarita and an udon dish
Anna SantiagoJuly 13, 2016Go with a group so you can try everything or stuff your face by yourself. Good vegan options!!
We've tried almost everything on the menu at this point and all I can say is good things! Everything is delicious! We love getting the taco set!
Sraj GeenSeptember 9, 2016The udon salad = cold noodles + salad, best of both worlds! And it comes with two delicious dipping sauces.
Elisabeth GuptillSeptember 12, 2016I'm very picky and rarely go out of my way to give a good review, but this is the best sushi I've ever had.
My standard fare: Kitsune Udon, AB Crunchy roll, and Inari. Come for lunch specials too, if you can.
LianyAugust 4, 2019Delicious, traditional sushi. Food is well priced, great prices for lunch and friendly staff.
Benjamin PalmerNovember 22, 2016it's all pretty flawless food & vibes here. try the sensai udon and the weird pan of gyoza with a crispy skin on top.
The bukkake noodles were perfect, the texture of the poached egg was incredible and their spicy sushi rolls have ruined other local sushi spots
Alejandro VizioSeptember 26, 2014The curry spice udon is awesome! Don't forget to try the sushi tacos and be careful with the spicy soy sauce, do not over use it, I repeat do not...
Eugene BOctober 3, 2015Great udon and Gyoza. Don't be afraid to aggressively hail down the server - they are pretty absent minded and slow. Food should also come at the same time, not after one person has finished eating.
Emily WilsonJuly 28, 2015An affordable Japanese spot with excellent pork gyoza, sushi 'taco' rolls, & udon (get the kinoko tsukcjil)
Al LoNovember 20, 2016The udon bowls here are amazing. There are so many options. You can't go wrong. They also have big sushi "tacos!"
AlexAugust 12, 2016get any type of udon. order the mackerel and the agedashi tofu. enjoy a nice dinner at the communal table.
Vanessa RuedaSeptember 17, 2016oh! great ideas in the menu. Get guacamole tuna taco or any tempura roll. Lychee martini is citric and soft, yummy
Bond StreetOctober 3, 2016"Authentic Japanese comfort food... It feels like a real izakaya that you might find yourself at in Tokyo. Or someone’s kitchen at home." - Kimou “Grotesk” Meyer, designer & artist Read more
TiffanyNovember 19, 2015Good Japanese food in Williamsburg area! Try the pork belly - they were so soft and served on top of fried udon.
Jesse BagelsOctober 4, 2015Fun menu, I went surf & turf, the bukkake ramen isn't worth it so try the other stuff
Rachel PortSeptember 30, 2016The sushi tacos are so fun!! I looooved the pork gyoza, and the avocado tuna roll was amazing.
Felipe BDecember 20, 2015The taco set was great and I also enjoyed the Wakame Udon with pork belly and a poached egg.
Cole KennedyDecember 5, 2016Tasty izakaya fare, perfect for a cold day. Dig the communal table. The spicy bukkake udon was good but not great.- Valeria BredaNovember 3, 2015Super cozy atmosphere and great good quality Japanese food. The classic place for local week-time dinner.
The wait is always worth it, but come on a weeknight to avoid the line. Try your udon with a poached egg on top.
Kim B.February 5, 2015Awesome vegetarian udon. Grated daikon radish topping totally changes the flavor (in a delicious way).
Simon LeungSeptember 2, 2015There are very few places that serve cold udon period. This place does it amazingly well. One of my favorites.
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At Samurai Mama, Our udon soup is carefully prepared during a two-day process. Our udon noodles are freshly made in-house. We invite you to take a sip of the broth, taste the delicate flavors, and savor the aromas of the ocean.
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–4:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–11:30 PM
(718) 599-6161
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"bring a friend or come as a group to try different items on the menu! tried a few teishoku dishes and the pork belly was a definite winner! add a poached egg ;)"
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