P.S. Every time we went somewhere my friend would ask the waiter how to say "Thank you" in their language. I have also added that little piece of info after each review, so if you decide to visit these places, you will now know how to show proper gratitude to your server.
533 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-782-7372
This was a cute French bistro on Grand St in east Williamsburg. I went for dinner with my friend around 7:30 on a Tuesday night. The place was very cozy and the crowd was decent. There was a back room with a fireplace that we really wanted to sit in but it was closed. It looked so warm and comfortable in there. Oh well, hopefully next time. Anyway, the waitress was a young woman with tattoos (I don’t think she was French) and she was very nice and gave us great service. My friend ordered the steak and he said it wasn’t the best he’s ever had but I ordered the homemade goat cheese ravioli and it was TO DIE FOR. I have been thinking about it ever since. We ordered a bottle of wine and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere with candlelight. They also gave bread with butter and olives, which is my favorite (although I thought that was an Italian thing). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and cozy place to go with great service. I believe they also have Saturday brunch so I definitely have to check that out sometime. Oh and P.S. it’s cash only.
Thank you in French: Merci
Ki Sushi
122 Smith St.Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-935-0575
Okay so this is probably the best sushi I have ever had. And when I say the best I mean the freshest. I didn’t get any crazy rolls but it was still very tasty. I hear the Ki roll is the bomb. My friend and I went to dinner here around seven on a Friday night and we got a seat right away. It’s in a great area on Smith St. in Cobble Hill. By the time we were finished eating there was a line at the door so I’d recommend going a little early on weekends. We ordered sake of course although I kind of wish I tried one of their specialty drinks because I hear they are fabulous. I ordered my usual Gyoza as an appetizer and they were excellent. I got a salad, which was a little heavy on the dressing but it was a delicious ginger sauce that I ended up dipping my rolls in. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and a Philadelphia roll for my friend and I to split. I don’t think he eats too much sushi so I wanted to get us something simple. I think they had just caught the fish because it was soooo freakin fresh. Our waitress was a little slow but she was very friendly. The people next to us were definitely getting better service but I was in no rush so it didn’t matter. The atmosphere of this place was great. Very upbeat for a Friday night and at the same time relaxing with small waterfall trickling in the background. I absolutely recommend this place to any sushi lovers in New York. I hear people say that this is the best sushi in the city and I can see why. Awesomeness.
204 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY
718-599-6599
This was a very chic, romantic Italian place in Williamsburg that I went to on a Wednesday night with my friend. We got there around 9 so it wasn’t crowded or anything. The waiters have real Italian accents and talk with their hands. The service was great, seeing since we had five different guys taking our orders, serving our drinks, clearing our table, etc. They try to be very upscale so when you order a bottle of wine they don’t even leave it on the table for you to pour yourself. The prices on the wine list range from $25 to $300. The place was trendy with candlelight and funky lounge music playing in the background, giving a good vibe. Although the service was great I was kind of disappointed with the food. I like my Italian food to be flavor blasted with spices and herbs and this was certainly not. That’s just my preference though; some people may like plain, bland tomato sauce. We did order a crab cake appetizer, which was delicious. That was the best part of the night, besides my passion fruit martini, which was quite yummy as well. Unfortunately I ordered a gorgonzola salad special which was not up to par. The gorgonzola was fresh but there were only two chunks of it on a skimpy plate of limp lettuce. I ordered the Gnocchi Sorrentina because I love potato dough gnocchi and thought it sounded appetizing with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. It was OKAY. Like I said before, there were no herbs or spices whatsoever so it was not very flavorful. It was like having mashed potatoes in bland tomato sauce with some globs of mozzarella. Anyone who loves pasta caprese would probably like this but it was not my thing. My friend got the lamb chops and his potatoes were overcooked. He enjoyed the lamb chops and I even tried a piece but had to spit in out (I have discovered that I really do not like lamb). I think that other items on this menu may be much better than what I got so I will definitely give it another try.
Thank you in Italian: Grazie
Bombay Dream
Brooklyn, NY 11231
This was a charming Indian restaurant on Smith St. in Cobble Hill. I just went there today with my friend for a very late lunch/early dinner. There was nobody else in there but that is probably because we went around four, which is a weird time. I had never been to an Indian restaurant so I wanted to give it a try. Well I thought everything was delicious. The waitress was a very cute, little Indian girl and she was brand new so we had to cut her some slack. I ordered the lentil soup, which was very good. They also brought out something that seemed like a mix between a giant tortilla and potato chip. There were different sauces to dip it in. One was a neon green sauce that was very spicy but very good (I love spicy). I ordered the chicken mango special and my friend ordered the shrimp curry. My chicken was sooo good and the sauce was delicious. It was pretty much chicken curry. It also came with rice and we ordered garlic and onion nan which was like a pita and that was also delicious. The meal defiantly hit the spot. The owner of the restaurant was very friendly as well and the atmosphere was romantic with candles and flowers on every table. I would defiantly recommend this place to anyone who loves Indian cuisine.
Thank you in Indian: Shukriya
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