Japanese Breakfasts by Day, Ramen by Night: Welcome to Okonomi
©George Padila
In Williamsburg, the New York neighbourhood that’s become a hipster hotspot, there’s a place that specialises in Japanese breakfasts and ramen, and which goes by the name of Okonomi.
Okonomi is a small restaurant with just twelve seats and offers an experience that’s worthy of a ryokan in Kyoto: rice, fresh fish from the Atlantic, omelette (tamago) and marinated vegetables (tsukemono) like cucumber, aubergine and white radish. And of course, this meal adheres to the rule of kaiseki, which involves serving a variety of little dishes at once.
When the sun sets, the restaurant transforms into YUJI Ramen. Initially a pop-up restaurant at markets and in bars, YUJI has now found a more permanent home at Okonomi, showcasing fish ramen.
©George Padila
©Yuji Ramen
©George Padila
©George Padila
Okonomi
Address: 150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.okonomibk.com/homeTRENDING
-
Yakumo Saryo: A Culinary Voyage in Tokyo
Shinichiro Ogata makes objects from glass, ceramics and bronze but is also a fantastic cook. Have a taste of both his talents at restaurant Yakumo Saryo.
-
WA BI GIN : (An Old) Affair of Passion
The Japanese distillery Hombo Shuzo, first known for their shoshu, decided to launch itself into artisanal production of gin. Thus, WA BI GIN was born.
-
Gome Pit, the Pop-Up Bar in a Waste Treatment Facility
Japan never ceases to surprise. Gome Pit is a pop-up bar with an unobstructed view over a pit where tonnes of waste are piled up before being incinerated.
-
A Japanese Tea Room Perched Atop a Rooftop
The building, in keeping with the minimalist style of its creator, offers a splendid view of Vancouver Bay and the surrounding mountains.
-
Discover Japanese Gastronomy Through The Solitary Gourmet Manga
This illustrated black and white album follows its lead through various bars, celebrating the Japanese art of living.
