Zenkichi Is A Tokyo-Style Tavern Worth Escaping To

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• Talk about eating in peace — Zenkichi, a modern Tokyo-inspired brasserie in Williamsburg — is a three-story mazelike restaurant with pebble-covered walkways and private mahogany booths, each partitioned by bamboo shades and dimly-lit lanterns
• Behind an unmarked exterior, Zenkichi provides a serene getaway with jazz tunes, for those nights when you don’t feel like talking to anyone but your date. You can eat at your own pace — tabletop buzzers give you the freedom to order when you’re ready and thoroughly enjoy each course
• The atmosphere is the main attraction but the Japanese small plates are a close second. Order the maguro carpaccio, Saikyo miso cod, or grilled riceballs from the à la carte menu. To make life a little easier, let the chef make the decisions and order the omakase eight-course tasting menu ($75). For dessert, the frozen black sesame mousse is a top contender