Shalom Japan
Playful Jewish-Japanese fusion in South Williamsburg, serving up matza ball ramen and the signature "Jew Egg."
- Tue – Fri, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- 310 South 4th Street
- 4.3 (882 reviews)
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Aaron IsraelChef
Sawako OkochiChef
Description
Chefs Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi lean into an authentically inauthentic approach to Jewish and Japanese dishes, featuring plates like crisp, salty lox chicharron. The kitchen favors distinct textures, including unusually firm, homemade matza balls. While the space has a warm feel, the experience carries practical trade-offs: portions are on the smaller side and hard to share, and diners note a relaxed, sometimes sparse service pace alongside a higher price tag.
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Condiment feesSmall portionsSlow serviceHard to share