Restaurant Gen Inc

Kara Zuaro

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The Scene
On a lonely corner in Prospect Heights, this restaurant feels worlds away from the bustling bistros of Park Slope and Fort Greene. Chatting over Japanese snacks like crisp pumpkin tempura and savory grilled eggplant, the young, hip crowd fills a small, no-frills dining space and spills into the very Zen backyard.

The Food
Broiled eel and ripe avocado make a perfect pairing, whether piled over mesclun greens, or stuffed into a too-cute Godzilla roll, with a spine of avocado triangles and ikura for eyes. Try the house specialties, like the yellowtail roll with fresh mango and avocado, and the saku saku, a tuna-avocado-scallion roll with macadamia nuts and fried potato topping--but skip the spider roll to avoid overly fishy fried crab. The yakiniku, a hearty plate of beef, rice, and veggies with Japanese barbecue sauce, satisfies carnivores. For a sugar rush, go for the deep-fried banana harumaki, drizzled with sesame and honey syrup.