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★★★★ 4.3 · 95 reseñas

U-Gu is a beloved Brooklyn destination offering impeccable Japanese cuisine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the exceptional quality of their fresh fish, noting its rich, buttery texture across signature dishes like Ikura and Scallop nigiri. Beyond sush...

U-Gu

Sushi · Brooklyn

4.3 · 236 reviews Google
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About U-Gu

U-Gu is a beloved Brooklyn destination offering impeccable Japanese cuisine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the exceptional quality of their fresh fish, noting its rich, buttery texture across signature dishes like Ikura and Scallop nigiri. Beyond sushi, the menu features...

U-Gu is a beloved Brooklyn destination offering impeccable Japanese cuisine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the exceptional quality of their fresh fish, noting its rich, buttery texture across signature dishes like Ikura and Scallop nigiri. Beyond sushi, the menu features hearty ramen with rich broth, comforting organic options, and healthy selections, ensuring there is something for every palate. The team delivers swift, reliable service whether dining in or ordering takeout, often going above and beyond to assist with menu questions. With its diverse offerings ranging from classic rolls to unique milk teas, U-Gu stands out as a true hidden gem that combines top-tier ingredients with delightful hospitality.

What Customers Say About U-Gu

U-Gu is a hidden gem in Brooklyn, known for its fresh, high-quality sushi and fish. The Salmon Tataki, Chef's Omakase, and sushi rolls are highly recommended. Some find it pricey, and the ramen receives mixed reviews.

Popular Dishes

Ramen D Spicy Salmon Tataki Omakase scallop roll (3) classic ramen Ikura nigiri Scallop nigiri spicy scallop roll

Best For

Locals Quick Bite

Tip: Focus on the sushi for a 5-star experience, especially the fatty fish. Be aware it's now takeout only and cash only.

Features

📶 WiFi 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🤫 Quiet Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

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Explore the area around U-Gu

U-Gu is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • St. Mary's Episcopal Church (A 254m) — church building in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
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  • Pratt Playground (A 187m) — park in the United States of America
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Frequently asked questions about U-Gu

U-Gu is located at 525 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, Brooklyn.
Near U-Gu you can find points of interest such as Pratt Playground, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Taaffe Playground, Washington Hall Park.
U-Gu offers sushi cuisine.
U-Gu has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
U-Gu offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at U-Gu based on customer reviews are: Ramen D Spicy, Salmon Tataki, Omakase, scallop roll, classic ramen.
U-Gu is ideal for locals, quick bites.
U-Gu is a hidden gem in Brooklyn, known for its fresh, high-quality sushi and fish. The Salmon Tataki, Chef's Omakase, and sushi rolls are highly recommended. Some find it pricey, and the ramen receives mixed reviews.
Focus on the sushi for a 5-star experience, especially the fatty fish. Be aware it's now takeout only and cash only.
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U-Gu Brooklyn Reviews

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bryan dodson

I eat here often, and the food and service are always great. I highly recommend.

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Shea Feehan

Food is so good here definitely give it a shot

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Raymond G

It’s so good, I like the shrimp tempura and the flame dance on salmon sushi.

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Wana Azam

Great local sushi spot. Get the no. 2 and no. 5 rolls.

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Jessica Dirks

Friendly staff, superb rolls, sushi and ramen and clean, handicap accessable bathroom.

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Charles Hu

Omakase is off the hook, and ridiculously cheap. High quality sushi

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Matthew Tardif

This place was fantastic. The food was very fresh and the service was very nice.

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Lifein NYC

Fresh fish, great 40 dollar sushi combos

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julia becker

One of my favorite sushi experiences. Amazing service and incredible food. I absolutely recommend you try them, you won't regret it.

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flo ac

Genuinely such a hidden gem!!! The sushi is so fresh it’s unbelievable

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Quincy Choi

Loved every moment of it. Order the chef choice and be prepared to be suprised!

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Dan Vislocky

Quality sushi and other items at reasonable prices. Flavorful preparations. We have eaten many meals from U-gu, always very happy.

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Alycia Lynn

The absolute BEST sushi I've ever had, and for a fair price, too. Definitely try the On Fire sushi, quite a spectacle, and it tastes like a a cross between BBQ and Japanese cuisine

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Patrice Chapman

Omg. This place is amazing.. sushi was on point so delicately delicious. The journey was completely worth it.. get the 58$ special ..yea I know .. but it’s worth it..

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Honey's Delights by BM

Great service, sushi is delicious as well as the rest of the food. Servings are good and well presented. Should be your sushi go to, definitely mine!!!!

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Sarah Burns

Yummy and super fresh sushi. Nice service. All around a stellar experience and great spot in the neighborhood.

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Sabina Hahn

Very good food. My favorite thing is Sake and Ikura which is seared salmon, roe and egg omelet over rice. Strange decor though.

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Arnold Sanchez

Food is great. Ambiance is improving, but was never bad (I like the partition they added)... the entrance relative to the seating area is not ideal. Nice attentive staff.

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Chung-Hsuan LAN

Decent, the sushi is very nice.

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Michaella Williams

Came here for dinner with my family. The food was soo good and the presentation was great we had sushi . the only draw back is that its cash only...

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Deval Shah

Fantastic place for donburi. I absolutely loved the veg donburi, and the veg maki was probably the best I've had - and my date had a full chefs choice donburi - absolutely killed it.

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Maya Carasso

I highly recommend the surprise chef menu, the dishes were all great, we were truly surprised by the level of the dishes as well as the presentation. Will absolutely come back!

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Alexsia Avila

Best sushi I’ve had in New York. Fish is super fresh and alway tasty

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Busayo Adewole

I love their Spicy Shrimp/Mango Donburi bowl.

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Ana Minerva

love this place. Very high quality sushi and I recommend to try suviche to everyone!

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Anne Baker

Hidden gem for sure!! Mini omakase was so delicious. Very excited to have this place nearby 😄

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ShellrockNYC

I finally found great superior sushi in Brooklyn!!! So good!

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Ashley Magsoodi

Best sushi I’ve had in a really long time. We ordered twelve pieces of nigiri and two sushi rolls that the chef chose for us. The quality of everything we tried was amazing, the fish was melt in your mouth fresh. The chef even upgraded our tuna at no cost. This is our new go-to spot in the neighborhood!

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Michael Flynn

Friendly service, high quality sushi. A nice, cozy spot with pretty reasonable prices.

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Josh Levine

I expected a decent neighborhood sushi place with maybe a few standard vegetarian options. Instead I was surprised to find the Vegan Delight Don Buri to be downright delicious and interesting. It somehow manages to be more than the sum of its very simple ingredients with a mix of tastes and textures. Yum!

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frima bubis

Neat, fresh, and flavourful. A bit over-priced, but I'm not sure what the local standard is. I loved it

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Maya Kipnis

Ordered delivery from UBER EATS, let me tell you this was BY FAR the best sushi delivery I have ever gotten. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS 🤤 and looked pretty good when was packed. I will definitely order again and hope to go there and enjoy in the restaurant it self. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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Roman

This place is insane. Best sushi in the borough (at least that I've tried). As a Pratt student, super convenient as well. If you're looking for a top tier sushi spot in Clinton Hill, you've found it here.

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Kevin McCormick

New sushi place on Myrtle has quickly established itself as some of the best sushi around. Eat in or take out, either way you'll be satisfied. Great and friendly staff, too!

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Suya Suya

Man... I sometimes deliver uber eats for this place and just the look alone is very calming, clean and beautiful the food can't be bad. Just my opinion. Hope to one day eat there and leave a second review. Just one of the cool decorations. Happy valentines day!

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Anastasiia Rudnytska

Sushi is very good, always fresh. I order from this place very often but lately portions became much smaller than usually and prices if you order from Seamless are much higher.

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Miguelito

The food and service is always great here. Having a great sushi place around here is probably one reason why I love living around this neighborhood. You get to experience diversity and inclusivity without losing the aunthentic touch of each culture.

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Andrew Dubrov

Surprisingly inventive sushi and better nigiri classics than almost anywhere else in brooklyn. The spicy dishes are super spicy, but trust the chef and get the very generous ugh meshi or nigiri combos. The rolls are fine but it's a waste when the chef is this talented.

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Emily

Friendly and attentive waiter. Food is amazing here.

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Jay C

This Sushi was fantastic! It was my first time here, and I will will be back several times to make my way through the menu. The hostess was extremely polite and explained the menu items to me. A+++

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Lil “LZ” B

Their sushi tastes much better than most places, the fish is fresh and well prepared. Their takoyaki is incredible and reminds me of takoyaki from Japan. Their ramen is incredible, too. They brine their egg, adding to the flavors of the ramen.

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Ryan

Ordered takeout and the chef special and specialty rolls were SO good. Best takeout sushi I’ve had.

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360 Outing

The best Chef's Sushi prepared in the whole New York to say the least. Must come and try. Also the Ramen here is outstanding 😊👌

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Olga Kunakova

This was one of the most delicious sushi I’ve had in the long time. Fresh, quality of fish or outstanding, while prices are definitely very reasonable Had sushi platter and spicy tuna roll and everything was perfect and memorable. Rice, fish, ratio - perfect The design is gorgeous too, very warm cozy place and those colorful lights were so welcoming. I can’t wait to return

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Celia Lau

Good food, good service. Love the tasting chef sushi selection. Impressive, love it.

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Jane Kim

I’d eat this every day if I can afford it. Even the rice is spot on. SUCH GREAT QUALITY fish. How they handle each sushi piece is amazing with their torching, knife skills etc. They give you real grated wasabi with the sushi set but not the rolls. It’s quite pricey when I do the sushi set and get it delivered… but I still do. This is the only solid quality real sushi in the neighborhood.

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Amanda Liu

Probably the freshest salmon I’ve ever tasted in my life. I’m not a huge sushi person but this place turned me. All the rolls are incredible, especially the spicy salmon. The service is always great too.

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Joseph Solfaro

The service and food was exceptional. The fish was extremely fresh and consistent. We had 4 sets of sashimi and they threw in an extra piece of each! The seaweed salad was a good portion as well and we enjoyed the hot sake out on the street seating.

RESEÑAS CON AMY
RESEÑAS CON AMY

Sushi is amazing, ramen is amazing, and the food comes out fast! Definitely ordering again in the near future. The owners are also very delightful if you have any questions about the menu items. They just relocated to take out only which is still no problem for me.

Olivia M
Olivia M

SUSHI IS YUM. the quality of the fish is really really high; just order the sushi and you’ll have a 5 star experience. also I recommend the tie guan yin milk tea too if you just want to get a drink to go. there’s a little bit of space to eat inside but you can also get it to go and go to the pratt campus nearby ^^

Lars
Lars

This has been my favorite sushi delivery for nearly two years now. I always appreciate how quick the delivery is and the high quality of the fish. I especially love the Ikura and Scallop nigiri, as well as the spicy scallop roll and the Chef’s tasting set—they never disappoint!

Laura Bocel
Laura Bocel

Ordered take out here because it was the closest thing from my job. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste and quality. The scallop roll was delicious! And the yellow tail roll tasted very fresh and clean

Hanji Jang
Hanji Jang

Great quality food, easily the best sushi place in town. Always struggling on what menu to get because I want all of them. I have too many photos because of revisits and I just never get sick of Ugu’s food.

John Prestel
John Prestel

Absolutely fantastic. We had 3 sushi rolls that slapped. The fish was so buttery smooth and just fantastic. We also got the classic ramen, which goes so hard. The broth was rich and hearty and so comforting. The chashu was insanely flavorful. We will absolutely be back.

Chadwick Sutton
Chadwick Sutton

Sushi was so good. Top notch. I’m a past bartender who worked in a sushi restaurant for a few years. It was very good. A little pricey but I’d prefer it to be if the quality is good. It was worth it. I got the sushi tasting menu. Yum. Will definitely come again. Also, sake was great and the ambience. Cheers! Kani salad was also good.

Juliana A
Juliana A

The best sushi place in all the neighborhood. I’m so glad we have this as an option!

Foodstaham
Foodstaham

Mostly fresh fishes, especially the fatty ones. The fatty ones are very buttery in texture. The lunch menu is different from the sushi menu but you can still ask for and order from the sushi menu. The preparation and presentation of their sushi pieces is very nice. The spring roll appetizer is great. Omakase is worth it. When you order, specify less or no wasabi if you don't like it. Milk tea is decent.

Bo M
Bo M

This place is a hidden gem. Chef’s suggestion Omakase is a must-try. Sashimi set is high quality. The restaurant is small and cozy!

Robin LaScala
Robin LaScala

I’m absolutely in LOVE with the ramen here! Ramen D Spicy is my recommendation! Cash only

mariana Lustosa da Costa Porto
mariana Lustosa da Costa Porto

This is the most amazing japanese hidden gem in Brooklyn. From the outside, one can never imagine the impeccable food there is inside. The most fresh and well cut fish selection I have ever had in NYC. The Salmon Tataki is a must, and the sushi selection is unexplainable. My favorite japanese in NY without a doubt.

Dan Legum
Dan Legum

WOW, how can anyone give this place less than 5 stars?! Best Sushi I have had anywhere!!! this place is a must if you are in the area…. a bit pricy, but well worth it.

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David Wills

Ordered take and the food was really good. Host was not very friendly however...

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Flo Peters

good food and a nice selection of fish. service can be a little slow.

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Brian Mulroney

Enjoyed it. Went for lunch and had a kind of neuvo=sushi rice roll - the eel roll and shrimp & sea-leg roll. Very tasty and a little spicy. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed. I'd go back

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Cindy M

I ordered the sashimi set and two rolls. The food was fresh and nicely presented. I would come back again.

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David Mattai

Very, very good sushi. High quality fish, inventive pairings/toppings

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Amanda Louie

Its a little expensive but its still good

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Arthur Thompson

The sushi is always very good, and the staff is lovely. But what is with the decorations... it's like urban outfitters threw up.

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michael koon

Descent Local Sushi Spot for those in need of a sushi fix. fairly standard fare with most of the basic fish available. if you are looking for something exotic or the omakase vibe, this is not the place. service was good. rice was spot on.

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YiDing Yu

There was some real highlights, with one noticeable disappointment. Let me start with the good: bang bang, the bomb, very fresh sashimi and sushi sets, and unagi don (generous portion). The ok: hamachichilly - fish was fresh but flavor was muddled and didn't come through with everything going on in the dish. Was quite forgettable. The bad: Sake ikura don. Made with diced COOKED salmon and very little of it. It would be so much better with fresh salmon. We got it after the unagi don was such a hit. We were so disappointed when we saw this served.

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Tee M

Love the fact that there was no wait on a Saturday afternoon. Sushi was good, atmosphere was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. The lunch special alone is worth the visit.

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Caitlin Schillings

Fish is pretty good quality and seems fresh. But weirdly every roll is sweet? Even a very basic spicy tuna roll came with fried onion and eel sauce on it... Takes away from the roll.

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dee dee

I've been here 5 times and like this place but price keeps on changing everytime. The first time I came here the "Surprise Me" was $24 or $25. I came back with my co-workers the same week and it changed to $30 but if u ordered online it was $28. 10 days later my friends wanted to go and it was $40. The service is decent since we usually go for early dinner but please make up your mind about your prices. It can be a big turn off to people which was clearly reviewed on yelp. Their sushi is decent and presentation is simple and nice. You can't compare their sushi grade to high end Manhattan famous establishment which other reviewers are doing. I do recommend this place for a decent sushi fix and not having to break the bank. Took off 1 star for constant price change.

amy
amy

scallop roll is sooo good, but the sushi burritos could use some work :))

Chrisssy
Chrisssy

Sushi is great, but my friends ordered ramen, and the noodles in the ramen are all sticked together and make them hard to eat. The sushi is too pricy in my opinion.

nikki nikita
nikki nikita

Amazing sushi, fresh and delicious combinations! The music and service is on point, and I absolutely love coming here. Highly recommend as a local joint with Brooklyn pricing and Manhattan sushi style

Vincent Mar
Vincent Mar

Good food and friendly staff. Try the"surprise me" omakase and the iced lemon kamquat green tea.

Charles Pifer
Charles Pifer

I had a lunch poke bowl with 4 types of fish. It was suberb. I shared it with my 2 year old daughter who took the picture of the ceiling. To elaborate, the decor is simple and modern, with burnt, polished wood. I would like to return to get more traditional sushi.

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Stefan De Clercq

The sushi here is decent and affordable and the service is attentive. I would recommend the donburi bowls above any other items.

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Brian Kaplan

The food was as good as you’d expect for the price. Notably, they don’t allow you to split the bill. I understand the cost of CC transactions, I know there are a lot of Pratt students in the area and I get cost cutting strategies but for two parties who spent over $200, it’s an excessive policy against the convenience. Vote with your fork, as they say.

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Robert Allen

Sushi bowl was great, service was typical low key Asian, and they cannot split a check in half. I asked the server if the pork buns were rice or wheat. Her suggestion: worried about gluten, then don't eat these. Hmm, why not just ask the chef?

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Jason Rohr

The food is great, but the staff is not super friendly and the music is trash and super loud. We had to tell then to turn down the bass as they were playing loud electronic music over lunch. The interior is also very very strange. Not sure if I’m on a ship, in a barn or in a suburban home belonging to someone with poor taste. If you want some good sushi in tasteless surroundings, this is the place you. Also, bring cash.

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Connektiv Twentythree

Great and fast service, too bad the ramen was the worst I ever had. Won’t order to go again.

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Adele McDonald

I've ordered from this spot using meal delivery apps & have had my order messed up (without a refund) multiple times. It's also a tad expensive & might be better in person, but I wouldn't recommend ordering from them online 😞

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Carissa Barrett

Unfortunately this place went down hill. I just got my delivery order and the fish tasted old and the rolls were just plain awful. They used fake crab and not real crab which for what they are charging is disturbing.

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Olga Gurchenkova

Food is fine however customer service is not. Maybe hire someone who can speak English to say whether you can or cannot switch orders from pick up to delivery.

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abdullah

This shopkeeper's stalls treat delivery men very badly.

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Benjamin Braudy

Worst ramen I've ever had. That includes all the instant ramen I've had. No bueno.

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Randal

Decent ramen first time trying .chasu was chewy

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LAURA AMAYA

I ordered a Ramen and was very bad. Nothing inside almost, a lot of noodles and that's all. The Soul taste, content. No a really good experiencie in general. I leave so sad from there. I didn't eat and enjoy .

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Ovidius Naso

Trash. Ordered delivery and it came in 10 minutes because everything is premade and the tempura is frozen. Sugar in all the sauces. TOTAL RIPOFF

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p

They are very dirty and filthy they have egg shells inside their food also the service is very bad

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Amal Ayoub

Sadly this restaurant is closed </3 best sushi in the neighborhood, RIP

Boola Boolor
Boola Boolor

Got the taro milk tea but there was no milk. It was chalky and watery. The taro taste was minimal. Pudding add in had no flavor. Had to pay Venmo so heads up. There’s also no tables so only take out.

Alyona Povarova
Alyona Povarova

The worst ramen I’ve ever had in my life. So disappointing. It was literally corn and noodles, 1 egg and 4 small shrimps and water with salt. Tasteless. It’s a disrespect to the idea of ramen. And the cherry on top - we paid 18 dollars for that ramen (the total check was 88 dollars).

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🍽️ Lunch
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🌐 Website
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Washington Hall Park

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Steuben Playground

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

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Star Spangled Playground

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