ZipPicks Awards
Best Japanese in Greenpoint
Master Critic Review
Dashi Okume
8.3
Dashi Okume brings a 19th-century Tokyo dashi shop to Greenpoint, serving teishoku-style grilled fish sets built on custom broth blends. It doubles as a retail market for dashi and pantry goods, so lunch here often ends with picking up ingredients to cook Japanese food at home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Teishoku set, Miso-marinated grilled fish set, Custom dashi tasting
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: A dashi-first teishoku counter that links Brooklyn directly to a long-running Tokyo broth shop.
Who should go: Japanese food fans who want brothy, set-meal lunches with pantry shopping.
When to visit: Midday or early evening when teishoku sets are in full swing.
What to order: Fish teishoku, a miso-marinated grilled fish set, and a custom dashi blend.
Insider tip: Ask staff to help build a custom dashi pack tailored to how you cook at home.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; generally manageable on side streets midday, tougher after 6pm.
Dress code: Casual and clean; neighborhood attire is the norm.
Noise level: Low to moderate—easy solo or two-person conversation.
Weekend wait: Not a traditional dinner rush spot; brief waits during peak meal windows (10–20 minutes).
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; most guests order and sit immediately.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Some options like tofu sets and sides, but fish dominates the menu.
Vegan options: Very limited—broth and set formats rely on fish stock.
Gluten-free options: Several components are naturally gluten-free, though cross-contact is likely; confirm dashi and sauce bases with staff.
Best For
Better for: Brothy, balanced teishoku lunches and access to specialty dashi shopping you won’t find elsewhere in the neighborhood.
Consider Alternatives If: You want wide menu variety, evening group dining energy, or vegan/avoid-fish meals.