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(718) 398-3550
659 Washington Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11238
40.678
-73.9637
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Price:
$$
Restaurant Gen Inc
Last updated 2.26.10
What People Are Saying About Gen
The Editor
Kara Zuaro
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- For a dry and refreshing sake, opt for Suijin, or try the sweetness of a well-balanced plum wine.
- Save Money:
- Happy hour specials change from week to week, but the deals are always great--like $2 house sakes and $1 beers.
- Payment Methods:
- Visa, MasterCard
- Catering Services:
- Restaurant Management
- Restaurant Special Features:
- Date Spot, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
- Cuisine:
- Japanese, Sushi
06/11/09
Brooklyn's Sushi Palace
by MRHOSHE at Citysearch
Tell ya what, if you're a foodie and love sushi, but not making a trip to NYC, go to Gen! "Hands down", best shrimp shumai ever... Staff is warm, welcoming and friendly. Chefs are phenom... Get in early, cuz the place is small. They do have a back patio I believe? But my girl and I always chill at the bar, "Get out of my seat!!!" No really, great place and waaay affordable. So glad I live less than a 5 minute walk. Very impressive for a 5 year venture!!!
J.R.
- Pros: Best shrimp shumai around, hands down
- Cons: Small space, get in early!!!
06/09/08
Disappointing
by kitaloo at Citysearch
Sadly, a let down. The menu looked great, and the prices were reasonable, so we gave it a shot for carry-out. Bones in our sushi were an unpleasant surprise (and painful) and other things (Teriyaki chicken) we ordered were disappointing. We ended up tossing a lot out, because it just wasn't good. Other rave reviews leave me puzzled. Maybe dine-in is the best choice here?
01/24/08
Amazing sushi.
by wormulus at Citysearch
I can't recommend this restaurant enough!!! The food is amazing, the space is lovely, and the staff are all super friendly. The only issues I would say are 1) the place is small, so sometimes it can be a bit of a wait and 2) when the outside garden is open for seating, there isn't always enough waitstaff to go around. However, the outdoor garden is so lovely that I never seem to care. And the food is so wonderful that the wait is totally worth it.
The portions of sushi/sashimi are huge. No joke. This is the only sushi place I've ever been where I can order sashimi and an apetizer and be totally stuffed at the end. Their specials are always creative and super tasty. Their sushi is great. Really, I've never had a bad thing here! (I particularly like the pork belly appetizer)
I highly recommend this place!
- Pros: wonderful food. cute outdoor garden/patio
- Cons: can sometimes be slow service
The Details on Gen
What to Drink:
For a dry and refreshing sake, opt for Suijin, or try the sweetness of a well-balanced plum wine.
Save Money:
Happy hour specials change from week to week, but the deals are always great--like $2 house sakes and $1 beers.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Date Spot, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
