Karasu is a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant and cocktail bar in Fort Greene that emphasizes a shared dining experience inspired by the washoku philosophy, balancing diverse flavors, textures, and colors. It offers a refined menu featuring seasonal dishes such as wagyu short rib, tonkatsu, and a variety of fresh seafood alongside inventive cocktails that reinterpret classic flavors with Japanese ingredients. The intimate setting and expertly curated drinks make it a distinctive destination for those seeking authentic yet creative Japanese cuisine and beverages.

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Mon-Thur 5PM - 7PM

Drink Specials

  • $9 Select Sake
  • $9 Classic Toki Highball
  • $9 Apple Yuzu Highball
  • $5 Kirin
  • $12 Kirin & Select Whisky Shot
  • $9 Koshu Pinot Noir

Food Specials

  • $7 Cold Edamame
  • $7 Potato Salad
  • $15 Karasu Burger
  • $7 Furikake Fries

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Highlights

  • Seasonal izakaya-inspired menu designed for sharing with a focus on balance and variety
  • Innovative cocktails featuring Japanese spirits and unique flavor combinations like yuzu vodka and green chartreuse
  • Intimate atmosphere accessed through a discrete entrance behind another venue, enhancing exclusivity

Important Details

  • Enter through the back of Walter's and check in with staff for seating
  • Reservations recommended, with limited walk-in availability
  • Dining time limits: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 2, 2 hours for parties of 4

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