Uotora

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.

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.