Shalom Japan

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   15 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on March 26, 2023

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   We came for brunch on a Sunday. The food was delicious. Very inventive melding Jewish and Asian influences. The restaurant itself is very small. We sat close to the door so we were a bit on top of people coming and going but overall fine. It was definitely expensive but very different so hard to compare. We had a birthday at the table which our server forgot so no candles with dessert which was a bit of a bummer. But overall good service, great food, and A fun experience.
   

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   EthanM

   Atlanta Metro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 6, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Haven't been tbh, but couldn't recommend more.
   

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   SarahV

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Still and always my favorite spot in NYC. I always make a point to bring guests and family. The passion and freshness shines through with every dish.
   

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   Sofia

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall5food3service5ambience4

   Everything was great but would skip the ramen matzoball soup. Didn’t compare to the pastrami
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Such a cool menu, everything on the menu is unbelievable!
   

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   Tori

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 23, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   Food was good not outstanding, and we felt it was a bit overpriced - particularly the ramen add-ons. Nobody left full which we felt was a bummer due to how much we ordered, but overall I’d recommend for the experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food, great staff, can only recommend !
   

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   Susanna

   New York Area

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved it! The service was so warm and nice, everything we ate was delicious. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing service!
   

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    TaliaR

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    The service was very weak, although maybe we just went an off night. Our server forgot our drinks and one of our main dishes. I was really looking forward to trying this spot but the food was not worth the price or the hype. The only reason I'd return is if accompanied by a gluten/dairy free friend because they do have many options for those with dietary restrictions. Just prepare to be patient.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Would definitely go back! Excellent menu, especially the okonomiyaki. The details dominated, showing care and love in every step of the food prep process. Even the honey lavender ice cream served with dessert was perfectly balanced and delicious.
    

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    MissRose

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If Shalom Japan has million fans, I am one of them. If Shalom Japan has one fan, I am that one. If Shalom Japan has no fans, I am dead.
    

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    ChappyBee

    New England

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    I found this place online, a few months ago. Kinda forgot about it, until a co-worker told me how great it was. So glad we went. We’ll be back again. The wagyu pastrami is to die for !
    

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    MiguelWEPA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only thing better than the spectacular food and drink selection was the AMAZING staff. Do yourself a favor and go have the matzoh ball ramen with all the extras and the okonomiyaki with waygu pastrami!!!! Your mouth and belly will thank you! The drink menu is fantastic even for a non drinkers, the moctails hit wonderfully! Chocolate Banana challah bread pudding…don’t have to say much more. Enjoy and “buen provecho” -Miguel
    

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    Maggie

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    The restaurant was cramped, the food tasted okay but small portions not worth the price, and it took a long time for someone to take our order
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing meal. Loved every brunch dish we ordered. For any fans of Japanese and Jewish deli cuisines, this will become a quick favorite. We were very surprised how great everything was. Friendly staff and great service as well.
    

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    Foodie

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our first time dining at Shalom Japan. Our grandson discovered it online and asked if we would like to eat there as it sounded like it had a very interesting fusion menu. We were a little hesitant because there was only outdoor seating available. However, there were heaters and it was very comfortable. Our waiter suggested that we share everything on the menu, even the appetizer size portions. We started with the Sake Kasu Challah served with golden raisin butter. Then we shared Matzo Ball Ramen which had a. small matzo ball - you can order extra ones if you like. The December special was latkes — not to be missed — unusual latke containing cabbage, lox, crème fraiche, and caviar. Sawa’s Mama’s Karaage was surprisingly good since I was not expecting much from a fried chicken dish — the batter was extremely light and very crispy and served wit pickled chilies. We ended with Sesame Temomi Mazemen which was similar to cold sesame noodles with shiitake mushrooms with shisito and pickled cucumbers. Next time we will leave room to try one of their desserts. Looking forward to trying their tasting menu when we are a party of at least 4.
    

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    CindyS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    It was totally overpriced for the tasting menu. Party of 4 was over $500.. ridiculous
    

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    DavidL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Shalom Japan is a great concept and incredibly well executed. Really great meal from apps to dessert.
    

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    Mel13

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food with great service! I look forward to coming back
    

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    denisO

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Really great spot! Everything we had was delicious! Nothing disappointed us and everything came out pretty quickly despite being a full house. Awesome blend of flavors here. Look forward to returning here!
    

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    juju

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Had the tasting menu which was generous and fun! Wonderful to really explore menu!
    

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    Daniel

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very good but a little expensive. The latkes were fantastic and the hotpot was also really good. The servers explained the menu extremely well and were constantly filling up our waters.
    

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    CaitlinH

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    The food was okay — well-prepared but nothing special — but the service was pretty bad. The waiter took about 10-15 minutes to take our order and by then the ramen happy hour was over. Everything took forever and they seemed really blasé about taking drink orders, checking in with us, etc. And I’m no princess when it comes to this stuff either.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Absolutely worth a visit! Yum 😁
    

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    Sammie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This small restaurant was absolutely charming. The entire staff was helpful and the food was delicious. The three people in my party each had a different dish and each exclaimed how delicious their food was. Certainly returning to try the other dishes.
    

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    Slushy

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious. The staff was kind, helpful, patient, and attentive. The restaurant itself is cozy. Would go again.
    

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    SagiK

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Way over hyped. Matzoh balls were soggy and very bland. Soup just tasted like chicken broth. Wagyu Sando was very bare bones. Wish it was thick cut meat and bread could of been thicker too so that it wasn’t soggy. Jacobs milk drink was not special at all. It just tasted like a Tom Collin’s Sorry but that’s the truth and this place has a lot of potential to be better
    

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    RachaelH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend ordering multiple dishes and splitting them as a table.
    

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    MattyCO

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great matzah ball and pastrami sando!
    

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    Foodie

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely dinner for two on a Sunday night. We loved everything we ordered and we’re immediately ready to return. This restaurant is a gem!
    

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    Jaybee

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! I was expecting good food, but this was exceptional. If you want to try everything I would highly suggest the tasting menu. The Jewish egg dish and the matzah ball ramen soup are the two best and most unique items on the menu. I am definitely going back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Food was not good and way over priced for the quality. Service did not seem professional either.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The appetizers are very expensive.
    

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    Ganzma

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Petite restaurant with nice ambiance. Definitely book a table in advance given not many tables. Friendly and helpful staff. We shared appetizers. All very good. Food was good. Everyone but me had the ramen. I had the lox bowl which was good but not great. However everyone liked their meals and drinks which were equally creative. We were full and didn’t try any desserts but they sounded really good. Overall very happy to have gone. Menu is a bit limited, but most importantly what they do they do well. Would definitely recommend people give it a try.
    

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    AlyK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The menu was so innovative, the food was divine (we had the challah bread, Jew egg, pastrami okonomiyaki, pastrami sando, and matzoh ramen. All of which were amazing), and the service and ambiance was great. 10/10.
    

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    Earl

    New England

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Innovative Japanese /Jewish cuisine. An interesting mix of cultures. Definetly worth a taste. The menu was limited but there were enough Intersting options to choose from. Service was top notch. Cost was slightly above average. I am not sure it is a place one would return to, but I would recommend to taste at least once.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Last min table v lucky to get one; offered us tasting menu which inc for that night all the choices we would have ordered from a small and creative menu. Fusion can be tricky but this felt not too fo
    

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    YuvalN

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fun times! Good food, fun vibe, nice drinks. Thanks!
    

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    Thomas

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Interesting concept with mediocre execution. A $22 wagyu pastrami sandwich? Seemed overpriced but I expected a creative take that would justify the price tag. Instead, a sandwich more fitting for a bodega was unceremoniously dumped at our table with no other toppings or garnishes other than two sliced pickles. The okonomiyaki was better but also comically overpriced. The restaurant has ok ambience but needs to be warmer on a cold day.
    

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