"... and enter through back of walter's - try the chicken thighs and caesar salad"(3 Tips)
"Hawkeye highball + tonkatsu sandwich"(3 Tips)
"The chicken thighs are a must!"(4 Tips)
"Cool speakeasy vibe in the back of Walter's."(2 Tips)
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Untapped CitiesJanuary 18, 2018To find this Japanese speakeasy, you walk through the back door of Walter’s, an Italian restaurant. Karasu offers casual food options and traditional Japanese fare all of which are meant for sharing. Read more
- Stina P.March 27, 2017amazing cocktail list, beautiful design, and inventive menu - make a reservation and enter through back of walter's - try the chicken thighs and caesar salad
Nilay CetinMay 29, 2019Loved it! We were seated at the ‘Sinatra’ table, a nook across the bar that is good for 3 people at most. Our waiter was very knowledgeable. I tried blue crab salad and trout, both very tasty.
Evonne CNovember 9, 2016This is a terrific hidden gem behind Walters- go thru Walters to the door in the rear. The food is the best Japanese I've had in Brooklyn maybe all of NYC. Truly a find. Romantic space too. eat up!
DJ JensenFebruary 5, 2017Love love love this place. Speak-easy feel, amazing Japanese food, great service. Taylor as the 'hostess' is very on-top-of-it and a great ambassador for the entire experience.
MariFebruary 19, 2023Cool speakeasy in the back of Walter’s. More “Japanese inspired” than true Japanese. They do have a Suntory Highball machine tho!
Marc SchneebergerMarch 12, 2018Absolutely everything was amazing. Waiters, drinks, food (the fried chicken is outstanding) in summary...wonderful!
Arsie JiwajindaAugust 1, 2016Great vibe, cool Art Deco lighting, and super friendly bartenders. Cocktails are amazing!!
Elevine BergeJanuary 21, 2017Shrimp lobster noodle soup is mild, but oh so comforting. All the raw bar small dishes are delicious and exciting!- Hawkeye highball + tonkatsu sandwich + 5:30pm = best happy hour anywhere. This neighborhood is lucky to have this place.
Craig AustinOctober 24, 2016Excellent cocktail list. Tonkatsu was tasty. Tables were full, but bar seats were available (Sunday night).
Selina AngDecember 17, 2023Karaage, Nasu Age, Kamo Soba, and Ikura Don were fantastic, along with elevated cocktails.
Eric FrancoFebruary 24, 2018Worth the wait! We strolled in on a busy Friday and waited for a seat at the bar. Great cocktails & cool atmosphere
Pearson Lyverse Carolyn StraughanJanuary 13, 2023The hamachi and the karaage are must orders. Cocktails are fantastic, very cool space
Chris MarottaNovember 14, 2016Rib eye for two was incredible- one of my favorite steaks in the city.- Ronald CattrysseNovember 1, 2017The vibe is even cooler than I expected. The chicken thighs are a must!
Nidhi KayJanuary 27, 2019Manteca drunk and fried chicken thighs are legit amazing (don’t get ramen was bland) tonkatsu was good
Jason AstonJune 10, 2016Service is excellent and the drinks were fantastic. We ordered a few dishes: gyoza, greens, and lobster tagliatelle. Pass on all of them.
TeddyJune 22, 2019Everything was wonderful! Great cocktails, excellent+knowledgeable staff, and delicious food. 5 teddy bears. 🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻
Banafsheh RazaviJuly 28, 2017Super expensive food! Paid $15 for a very small portion of sashimi. Waited for 20 mins.
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