Zenkichi
While it's great to have options to pick from, sometimes the most memorable meals happen when we relinquish all control and leave our destiny in the capable hands of a master chef. Such is exactly what happens at Zenkichi, a Japanese izakaya hidden behind an unmarked door on a bustling street in Williamsburg. The restaurant itself is a dark labyrinth of corridors, with dim lanterns, mirrors, and pebbles lining the halls and each booth partitioned off with curtains.
With minimal distractions except for your discerning dining companions and the smooth jazz playing in the background, let the expertly handcrafted dishes cast their magical spell over you. And at only $65 a person, their eight course omakase is probably the most enchanting meal in town.
Zenkichi, 77 North 6th Street, Brooklyn NY 11211
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