Share(718) 638-8866
331 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6772
-73.9723
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Geido Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Neighborhood spot pleases Brooklyn locals with sushi and other Japanese cuisine, and also serves a selection of sake and soju.
06/28/09
The BEST Japanese dining in Brooklyn!
by Brooklynkevin at Citysearch
I love this place, my Japanese wife loves this place, all our friends love this place, our kids grew up on this place, we don't go anywhere else for Japanese food in Brooklyn. The sushi is always perfect, the service is family friendly, the customers are local and wonderful. We have dined here at least 50 times. Never, ever has anything been less than outstanding.
- Pros: Owner (Osamu) is an amazing sushi chef.
- Cons: I moved 3 hours away.
05/23/09
Keeping it real
by gimmickwork at Citysearch
Geido is one of the only neighborhood sushi joints that has the "authentic Japanese neighborhood" feel, that is very rare in NYC. Sushi in NYC is either fake or ridiculously pretentious and not affordable. As far as I know, born /raised in Japan, this is the only sushi joint that has the true vibe of a local favorite. I can stroll in and talk to the regulars at the bar and talk about basketball, baseball or any topic. I am very fortunate to live near this place because it rules.
- Cons: too crowded
06/26/08
Best Sushi Experience In Brooklyn. I Guaruntee It.
by chiway at Citysearch
Geido is my favorite sushi restaurant in Brooklyn and in my mind, the all-time best baang for your buck sushi place in the tri-state area. Set omakase price is $25 dollars. The sushi isn't the freshest or the highest quality you will ever have, but the skilled knife-work, technical ability, and imagination of the sushi chefs make up for where the ingredients fall short. The head chef and owner is Osamu, a quiet, but cheerful, fun-lovin' guy who won't hesitate to drink with you (you will either see him behind the sushi bar dressed in white, drinking beer or as a bus boy dressed in black, drinking beer). The amount of sushi he gives you usually depends on how drunk he is. Get friendly with him and he's sure to pour you lots of free alcohol and put in the extra effort to give you special pieces of sushi. It really is a great local place with lots of friendly regulars who you can feel free to chat with at the sushi bar. It's like one big family in there (kind of like Olive Garden except the food is actually not made of dog feces and used diapers). Reservations are not accepted and wait times can get ridiculous during dinner rush. Therefore, visit at off-peak times only so that you can get a spot at the sushi bar (around opening time or near closing time). Be sure to tell the waitress and chef that you would like piece by piece sushi omakase and not omakase that comes on one complete plate. Actually, don't do that. You'll clog up the sushi bar and there will be less room for me.
- Pros: GREAT VALUE, solid sushi, fun fun fun
- Cons: maybe too fun?
