Gen - City of New York

This is my daughter’s favorite spot for Japanese food in Brooklyn. The food here is consistent. We have been coming to Gen for over 10 years but I just decided to take photos for a review now. If you look for a spot for a Japanese brunch on the weekends, give them a try!Food: 5/5

The food at Gen is excellent. The udon is delicious and the sushi is killer. Worth the visit if you’re in the area. Can’t wait to sit outside now that the weather is nice.Food: 5/5

We were warmly greeted. Our waiter was nice and explained the menu to my son who is autistic. Everything was fresh and delicious! The music was a nice touch as well. We enjoyed ourselves. My son gives it a 10 out of 10.Food: 5/5

Super fun, small authentic Japanese place. Tons of options. I had the vegetarian dashi with udon and the vegetable tempura roll. When I say the soup was full bodied and the tempura had such a strong umami flavor I cannot emphasize how uniquely well done these basics were. The service was Lightning fast, and the servers were so good humored and accommodating. I asked for a dark beer and they recommended a beer described as chocolatey that was so perfectly what I wanted. I also had the green tea iced cream which was light and not bitter. We went in without a reservation but the staff let us have a table as soon as one opened up. We stayed slightly past closing, but didn’t feel rushed and absolutely enjoyed hearing the staff enjoying each others company. Seems like they are passionate about this place. Pictured: the udon I absolutely destroyed, the beer I had and the green tea ice cream.

The best Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn! I mean it! Besides the lovely and fun interior and the kind and friendly staff, the food is really special. They have the usual sushi rolls and dishes, which are much fresher and tastier than you'll find at an average spot, and they also have a lot of unique dishes that aren't outlandish but are remarkably good. The best thing is that the special menu changes every day, so a regular like me always has something new to try. The rotating menu has a lot of great cooked fish, vegetables, soups, and marinated or pickled foods. Don't miss the saku saku roll or the Asian broccoli. (And, especially if you order from the standard sushi menu, it's very affordable. There's also a huge sake selection and they're knowledgeable about what sake to order.