Uotora

Found this place looking for sushi in the area and read through some reviews. I had family in town and wanted to have a nice dinner somewhere close. The experience lived up to the reviews! It is a tee tiny place with maybe seating for 25. Service was excellent and intentional. Everything we had to eat and drink was phenomenal! The fish was so fresh and the sashimi melted like butter. I will absolutely be back and I'm so happy to have found this gem!

Uotora is a true hidden gem in Brooklyn. Sushi is incredibly fresh and expertly prepared - each bite melts in your mouth. The ambiance is cozy and intimate, making it perfect for a quiet dinner. Easily one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had in the Brooklyn. Highly recommended!

The fish was super fresh. The sushi chef was warm and welcoming. If I had to nitpick, the service was a little slow, but I didn’t mind it too much. It gave you time to digest the sushi. I would come back!

Great casual omakase experience Bae surprised me with dinner- I thought we were just gonna pop into a place that had oysters bc I was craving them. Got the sushi omakase, 2 different sake carafes, and an extra oyster The oysters were 15/10. So creamy and flavorful. Not super cold as most Western style oysters, which allowed the flavor really shine. The soft shell crab was also perfect. As others have shared, the omakase arrives in flights, which isn't horrible but I see what people mean about not getting the freshest piece of each round. I think a bit of wasabi was added between the fish and rice of some pieces, which took away from the experience of the fish in my opinion. Still, it was very delicious. The miso soup service at the end of the meal arrived in a perfect cup for sipping. The tiny clams were a pleasant surprise that elevated the mild soup. Now I want all my miso soup with clams! The staff was all very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the menu. Would return to try their other non-omakase menu items.

Excellent sushi at a reasonable price. The quality is high and the service is friendly and welcoming. It's essentially half the price of what you'd pay for the same top quality fish in Manhattan. It's delicious!

One of the best omakase experiences I’ve ever had. The restaurant had a quiet but authentic feeling atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back again

Very nice omakase experience. The place is compact but neat. Sushi was delicious. I recommend adding ootoro for an additional piece.

4.5 rounded up, for the omakase menu. A good quality omakase, but without paying those Manhattan prices. We got to Uotora for our date night, and booked a reservation over the phone easily. The only issue with the reservation was when we got to the restaurant: it took 20-30 minutes to sit us down, since the previous party didn't finish yet (the omakase bar can only sit 4 people). The restaurant gave us a free dessert, without us asking for it, as compensation. Now for the omakase: delicious and unique. They recently raised its price to $95, but added a sashimi dish. So we got: * Assorted sashimi - including 2 pieces of tuna, a few pieces of orange clam, yellowtail, branzino & a delicious piece of salmon * An appetizer of oyster, and marinated fish. * 10 pieces of sushi, including Saba with gut sauce, and a delicious sockeye salmon * A hand roll * And miso soup with clams The sushi chef was pleasant and took great pride in his work.

5.27.18 - Surprisingly really good. The fish is very fresh and it includes a variety from Spain. I prefer the rice to be warmer, but it's seasoned well. The service is spot on and the interior is a simple design. So the fish is sourced from Spain, Hokkaido, and the US West Coast. We went for the Omakase, which started with 3 bite size appetizers followed by 12 sushi pieces, and then finishing off with a handroll and the tamagoyaki. Tonight's highlights include fresh octopus from Hokkaido (not sure how fresh can fresh get) and Spanish Yellowtail Tuna. The Spanish Yellowtail Tuna was super creamy; it was very surprising as I've never had tuna that was creamy. I recommend reservations, but you can still get a table as a walk-in, but it's not very likely.

I came here after hearing a new Omakase spot opened in crown heights. I came here on a Tuesday night and was happily seated at the bar for Omakase. As usual I get the Japanese greetings and sat down. There's an Ala cart menu but that doesn't get you a seat at the bar. I think Omakase let's you sit at the bar top. The place decor is minimal and cozy. Omakase is chefs choice 10 piece plus a Toro handroll and soup for 70 dollars. Before you finish the chef would offer any extra pieces please try the needle fish as it is in season as of now December! The sweet shrimp is definitely a must try. As you are served you get to see him orchestrate your food as he explains whats being plated in front of you. After the meal I chatted it up with my chef and was just very happy with them in general. I'm very glad Alot of Japanese chefs have decided to set up shop in New York city. My meal was about 120 dollars after tip and will happily come here again with my girlfriend. Give em a shot I'm sue you'll be satisfied with the Omakase experience they provide. Japanese food is an art and I think everyone should try it out!

Food was amazing and service was above and beyond! I did not catch the waiter’s name but he was very polite and pleasant. Came here with my bf and we got the omakase. My only wish is I wish the food came out faster but I’m just always hungry. Expect to spend decent time here! Would come back. The hand rolls were sooo flavorful and fresh (toro with pickled radish), we ordered a second round. The oyster with ponzu was really good too.

Well done Chef ! I spend 1h45 there trying omakase, nice selection of fishs. I discover some new fish there. The team are really kind and friendly. The best in this area with Katsuei Sushis. But I prefer the room/bar and the service if I can compare ! Chef Denis from france

Omakase is very valuable, only takes $90 and $105. However, 12 pieces took almost 3 hours is incredible too long. Typically 12-15 pieces can be finished around 90 minutes. Specially the seats wasn’t perfect for stay that long. The other thing I feel not that professional was the stuff said the omakase will come with a dessert, but we still get charged for ice cream. Double check with the menu, it does mention omakase including the dessert. Not sure why we get charged (no one mentioned what the dessert is, or the ice cream need extra charge).

Upscale omakase sushi experience In Crown Heights. At $65 (as of 6/2021), the omakase is one of the most reasonably priced in the five borough. Sure, this doesn’t come with pomp and circumstance of some of the fancier places, the experience is quite nice; private, quiet, and relaxing. Most of the fish are sourced from Japan, with a few exceptions, but all are very high quality. I needed a few additional supplements to feel full, but some nights it’s ok for your palate to feel better than your wallet!

Delightful dinner experience that was well paced and full of surprise. The monk fish liver appetizer was flavorful and complex. 10 pieces of nigiri were also well crafted with very seasonal ingredients like the firefly squid. The last extra piece of ikura sushi was a little overly salty but overall all pieces were impeccable. Staff were very friendly and the sushi master definitely take pride of all his pieces. Will definitely come back!

It was the best sushi I’ve ever had in America! I felt very at home and each piece felt very special. I’m so glad a wonderful business like this is in the neighborhood, and hope as many people can try the exquisite experience for themselves!