Shalom Japan
Japanese Restaurant and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at The New Yorker and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Love the ribs, pancake with sauerkraut, lox bowl and tuna tataki."(11 Tips)
"super Jew egg"(8 Tips)
"Tuna Tataki with Black Sesame Paste (absolutely delicious)"(8 Tips)
"Matzo ball ramen"(5 Tips)
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Sarah Judd WelchNovember 2, 2013One of the best meals I've had this year. Go all in and order the tasting menu!
JasonJanuary 31, 2015Not the Jewish food I grew up with! This twist on fusion is welcome fun. Too pricey for what you get, but matzah ball ramen and duck teriyaki were great.
Evan BartlettJanuary 11, 2014Lamb ribs and udon were exceptional, but everything was simple and tasty
Jennifer AndersonNovember 10, 2017Thursday late-nite happy hour special: free bowl of matzo ramen with every drink order
Kelley LouiseMay 4, 2014If you haven't been to Shalom Japan yet, move this to the top of your to-do list.
Diana FuFebruary 4, 2015Two words: strange combinations. Some dishes are okay but some take the Jewish-Japanese fusion a little too literally.
Justin KalifowitzOctober 13, 2013Challah, tuna tataki w/ black tahini, Jew Egg, Duck, Udon. Share all.
Shah Abdul-WahidMay 3, 2015Interesting concept on paper but fails to deliver slightly over decor and overall experience. Bare touches of Japanese and Jewish design. Overall menu was meh.
Julius TarngNovember 27, 2014I wanted to like it - but it's not really the tastiest combination. Pass on the ramen for sure. Drinks were nice.
diya wadhwaJuly 23, 2018Food was incredible and our server was super awesome and helpful but the manager was probably the worst manager I have experienced at a restaurant ever.
Jeff PetrielloJanuary 26, 2016Overpriced, too bright, and extremely limited menu for anyone that doesn't eat meat or fish. The staff is nice though, and the chef actually painted the beautiful piece on the wall himself.
Joo JooJune 4, 2015This was definitely one of the worst places I've been to in Brooklyn. SALTIEST food, this whole Jew/Japanese thing absolutely doesn't work at all. It was borderline awful food. JUST SALT.
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The menu is a playful and seasonal approach to New American cuisine, highlighting the chefs’ connections to their respective Jewish and Japanese roots.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Tue–Fri
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(718) 388-4012
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Amazing! Fresh seafood ingredients and veggie produce. A healthy japanese breakfast packed with full flavors! They do not take rsvp... so grab a book and wait in the coffee shop around the corner!"
Stephanie Zhong - 6.6
"Everything here is fantastic, but my favorite sk far is definitely the Wagyu Soboto Meshi rice dish!"
Kelsey Collins - 9.2
"Love this place! Traditional Japanese boxes (meatballs are amazing) and really good iced coffee. Feels like Tokyo🍱"
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