Best Japanese Restaurants in East Williamsburg
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Okonomi
Traditional Japanese breakfast and focused ramen served in a tiny, serene room.
Notable Picks
#1
Okonomi
8.6
Okonomi is a tiny Japanese spot in East Williamsburg known for its traditional ichiju-sansai breakfast sets by day and rich, focused ramen bowls at night. Locals treat it as a destination for carefully grilled fish, seasonal sides, and a quietly serious approach to simple Japanese cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ichiju Sansai breakfast set, Yakizakana grilled fish set, Yuji shoyu ramen
What Makes it Special: Traditional Japanese breakfast and focused ramen served in a tiny, serene room.
#2
Aburi Sushi
8.2
Aburi Sushi is a high-volume takeout and dine-in Japanese restaurant known for generous lunch specials, an enormous roll list, and dependable execution at friendly prices. With strong ratings across delivery platforms, it’s one of East Williamsburg’s most relied-on sushi hubs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Any 3 Rolls Lunch Special, Sweet 16 specialty roll, Salmon Lover combo
What Makes it Special: A massively popular neighborhood sushi shop with huge roll variety and strong value.