Ashbox

category: Cafe, Japanese restaurant
address: 1154 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
Phone: +1 718-389-3222
worktime:
DayTime
Monday8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday8 AM–6 PM
Thursday8 AM–6 PM
Friday8 AM–6 PM
Saturday9 AM–4 PM
SundayClosed

site: http://ashboxgreenpoint.blogspot.com/
rayting: 4.7
services: Service options: Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Great tea selection,
Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance,
Offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options,
Dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert,
Amenities: Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Planning:
Payments: Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,

Japanese restaurant near me:

Chakara Sushi & Bar | Happy Kitchen | Otani Sushi | Sumo Sushi and Hibachi | Watawa Sushi


Name: A**** C*****
Date: 2024-01-09 22:37:28
Rating: 4
Comment: Great food, feels very homey. Wish the hours were more accurate though it’s always a 50/50 chance it’s open when I stop by.
Name: J**** L*******
Date: 2024-01-02 06:57:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Close to the hotel, we chose Ashbox!The decoration is as cute as anything, friendly, calm, I really like the plants and the objects on the shelves,I had tofu with ginger and onigiri with salmon and hot lemonade with honey, it was very good, light and healthy. It is possible to eat on site and take away,The welcome is very warm, Madame is very kind. When we left, we forgot a hat and a neck warmer, she ran behind us to give them to us.If you want to eat Japanese food, I recommend Ashbox!
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Name: H***** L**
Date: 2023-12-18 03:51:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Very accessible Japanese restaurant with a discreet, calm and soothing touch. The manager is adorable and her dishes are delicious. Its prices are reasonable.Its worth checking out !
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Name: J**** A*******
Date: 2023-12-08 08:54:02
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the reasons why my neighborhood is better than yours.
Name: W*** S****
Date: 2023-12-01 18:20:37
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite lunch spot in all of Greenpoint. Homemade Japanese food with quality ingredients. Not to be missed!
Name: J****** W******
Date: 2023-11-03 01:36:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox is my favorite place in Greenpoint. Been living here for a long time. It is my go to for a perfect, healthy, yummy lunch. Everything is made with love. And Im always so happy after my meal... knowing I have just filled my body and soul with good, nutritious food. Ive yet to try something here I havent completely loved. Prices are very reasonable. Its perfect.
Name: Y*** K*****
Date: 2023-09-14 19:46:06
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my most favorite little Japanese spots in Brooklyn! The owner is so amazing and sweet plus all the foods are incredible!
Name: D**** S******
Date: 2023-08-30 16:05:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Kind place with great food
Name: N**** D*****
Date: 2023-07-20 19:21:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox is a truly wonderful and unique dining experience in New York City. The cuisine is Japanese in inspiration, but with thoughtful, playful and delicious accents from a broad range of other cuisines. The food is exquisitely and personally prepared for each diner. Its open hours are clearly and prominently posted.Please do NOT post a one star review if you have not actually eaten here and cannot read her prominent signage with her open hours.
Name: S**** H*
Date: 2023-07-08 16:45:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious Japanese home cooking. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and light! Will be coming back regularly.
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Name: J******* Y
Date: 2023-06-26 18:25:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Japanese home cooking, focused on takeout with a very small eating area. The store-owner does everything by herself, so it’s not a fast operation but she does make everything on hand as you order it.The store has been blocked off mostly except for a few tables in the front - no bathrooms or wifi, mostly a quick stop for people to get their lunch. Prices are very reasonable, recommend getting 2-3 things since they’re on the smaller size.
Name: j***** v
Date: 2023-06-06 11:52:20
Rating: 5
Comment: I can always count on my lunch here to be fresh and made with love.Ive been here countless times, gotten the same things over and over (poke, onigiri and tofu) and am always baffled at how delicious it is - over and over.Very grateful to have this place as a lunch option. Just be patient as the owner is the only one running the place and it can take some time to get your order in during a rush. Worth the wait nevertheless...
Name: S***** S*
Date: 2023-04-26 00:56:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Super cute small shop offering a variety of Japanese dishes. Only serving take out at the moment but there are two chairs outside.I got the tuna poke cup and ochazuke (tea rice). Both cups are customizable in terms of toppings. Really like the purple grain rice that came w both snacks.Food was ready in 3 min when there’s no one in front waiting!
Name: J******* K*****
Date: 2022-11-21 18:27:08
Rating: 5
Comment: I started working around the corner and this is my go to spot for lunch. Her food is the closest thing to a homecooked meal; always delicious and flavorful. Be sure to follow her Instagram page to find the daily specials - my favorite!
Name: T***** R*****
Date: 2022-11-11 19:18:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been feeling icky from too much takeout but also too tired to cook so this was perfect! Everything felt light and flavorful. I recommend getting 2-3 items bc the portions are small (the prices do reflect it).
Name: M******
Date: 2022-11-09 19:14:14
Rating: 5
Comment: A neighborhood staple!
Name: O*** T***********
Date: 2022-11-05 16:44:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese home cooking! So good, fresh and beautiful.
Name: D B
Date: 2022-10-20 17:01:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Magical Japanese food. That’s it 🪄
Name: D***
Date: 2022-10-15 18:58:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Clean and delicious food! Prices are great and while the portions are a bit small, the flavor makes up for it.I was told that they will no longer be doing dine in but there are a couple benches and chairs outside that you can sit on if the weather is forgiving!Ordered: Yuzu vinegar drink, salmon sandwich and tuna poke
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Name: R*** S************
Date: 2022-08-04 00:56:30
Rating: 4
Comment: Quirky little Japanese restaurant, lots of snacks and meals. Take out service only
Name: M**** R*****
Date: 2022-07-14 16:25:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Very fresh very healthy food, a tad expensive but well worth it as a nice quick lunch to get you through the rest of you work day.
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Name: P*** F****
Date: 2022-06-14 19:37:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent neighborhood cafe. japanese fluffy bread, onigiri, good lunch specials and just good juju.
Name: F****** P*****
Date: 2022-04-25 15:57:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Very very special place!
Name: L***** G**
Date: 2022-04-13 03:38:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the food and everyone who works here. Always so friendly and welcoming,
Name: J******* P*******
Date: 2022-03-27 21:28:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious breakfast options! The 3 onigiri (miso, tuna, and salmon) were made fresh. The ochazuke both tasted and smelled great. Definitely will return.
Name: T**** C******* C***
Date: 2022-03-18 22:45:49
Rating: 5
Comment: If you’re in Greenpoint you have to go to Ashbox if you like Japanese food. It’s home style cooking and you must get the sushi rolls. I also love the rice soup with plum but there are lots of options of combinations such as tuna or salmon and different freshly made specials each day. I suggest you arrive early day from around 11am as it is very popular with locals in the know. Enjoy!
Name: N***** B******
Date: 2022-01-15 00:11:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious, healthy and authentic Japanese cafe run by a lovely chef. Really high quality food. Their constantly changing specials ensure that you always have the option to try something new. A true neighbourhood gem.
Name: R*** o***
Date: 2021-12-30 23:49:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox has taste of home! I love their food and drink items
Name: L**** A
Date: 2021-12-16 16:45:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Really tasty mini poke bowl & tea. Nice seats outside on a quiet sidewalk.
Name: J*** B*****
Date: 2021-10-25 15:45:20
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. The Onigiri is made fresh and the poke bowls are to die for. A little bit of authentic japan in the heart of Greenpoint.
Name: L**** M*** M*******
Date: 2021-09-17 16:55:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox is a rare gem 💎 in NYC—delicious food made with love and care by Yoko. This was one of the first businesses in the formerly industrial tip top of Greenpoint, and it’s longevity while most OG Greenpoint gems have disappeared is testimony to her lovely cooking and magic vibes. They even weathered the pandemic! Highly recommend the happy rice, onagiri, and healthy green wraps which are her riff on a hand roll.
Name: P**** M*****
Date: 2021-09-01 19:58:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Marvelous Clean HEALTHY Tasty Wonderful food. Super charming. 5 Stars!!
Name: R*** B*************
Date: 2021-08-27 15:36:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox is absolutely fantastic; the food is absolutely fantastic and the server/cook is just so sweet
Name: A***** D****
Date: 2021-08-20 00:03:59
Rating: 5
Comment: So fresh and healthy. Not to mention yummy.
Name: J M
Date: 2021-08-07 15:48:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Got the spicy tuna and salmon sandwich. Both were very good. Highly recommend.
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Name: M****** D*********
Date: 2021-07-31 03:24:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Seaweed shots, kelp daikon seaweed wrap … can’t get enough !! Go early Bc she will sell out!!
Name: L**
Date: 2021-06-19 02:27:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Yoko is the best. She weaves love and care into every dish and you can taste it. It’s worth the wait. What a gem!
Name: S***** L*
Date: 2021-05-24 02:41:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Thank you Yoko san!
Name: L***** G*******
Date: 2021-05-21 12:32:19
Rating: 5
Comment: I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food here is perfect. Every item is thoughtful and prepared with love. I believe that the food is so good because of the love and care put into the menu. Yes, you may have to wait a few minutes to place your order but it’s worth it for the quality food and service. Do not sleep on this place!
Name: K**** Y**
Date: 2021-03-30 03:00:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Grabbed a soupy rice (like porridge or congee), topped with pickled radish and mustard greens! The savory umami flavor was incredible and the mixed grain rice was cooked to perfection. I will absolutely be back. A great lunch or pick me up if you’re feeling under the weather. Service was friendly and very fast! There are two outdoor tables to sit at but no covering if it’s rainy.
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Name: G C*******
Date: 2021-03-28 14:36:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Very tasty and very nice staff, 10/10 would recommend for a meal or even just a cup of tea
Name: M******* C*******
Date: 2021-03-17 17:51:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything was incredible
Name: S***** I******
Date: 2021-03-05 00:38:34
Rating: 5
Comment: The best
Name: D**** B******
Date: 2020-12-30 18:49:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese lunch food. The Soupy Rice is lovely as are the Seaweed avocado wrap.
Name: A***** V
Date: 2020-12-04 17:39:07
Rating: 5
Comment: This spot should have five stars. Amazingly fresh & delicious food every time. The owner is doing all the work herself throughout this covid era & is incredibly sweet every time I stop by for lunch. You can tell she puts her heart into her food.If you follow Ash Box on Instagram you can see what special menu items she’s working on, & she finds a happy medium between comfort food & healthy options. It’s also sold at affordable prices for a good portion (e.g. $6.50 for a spicy tuna poke), & way more filling than expected for the 12 oz cup.Of her regular menu options, I love her egg salad sandwich, the hibiscus tea + lemonade, & the spicy tuna poke bowl. The pictures I took are from a to go order, but don’t let it fool you. It’s so good!(Spicy Tuna Poke, Shrimp Curry, Hibiscus Tea + Lemonade, & a Seaweed Shot!)
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Name: A***** D********
Date: 2020-11-19 23:48:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome food. The owner is real sweet
Name: L*** C*****
Date: 2020-09-05 20:48:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious spot for healthy and light Japanese fare. Great poke and really fun drinks.
Name: J**** y*
Date: 2020-08-25 13:57:48
Rating: 5
Comment: My new favorite covid spot. Great even with the reduced menu.
Name: C****** S*******
Date: 2020-08-05 18:24:25
Rating: 5
Comment: My new favorite lunch spot. Simple menu (Ive only gone since C-19), but very delicious, nicely prepared, and fresh. My favorite is the tuna poke bowl. The soft tofu with ginger is delicious too. Expect a little wait as the owner prepares each meal before taking the next order. Cant wait to try more when it fully reopens as it looks like the menu is a bit different!
Name: E* B******
Date: 2020-06-13 17:02:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Best place in the world
Name: V***** H
Date: 2020-02-25 02:00:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Super healthy
Name: M****** D**** D****
Date: 2020-02-10 05:17:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The egg salad sandwich and rice balls are to die for. This spot is an absolute gem. Peaceful and off the beaten path, it serves as a local and intimate home for people who are seeking a quietly refined Japanese-American style lunch.
Name: Z*** H*****
Date: 2020-01-27 01:28:26
Rating: 5
Comment: The best soupy rice comfort. Order yours with a little extra red shiso. So yummy!
Name: M M
Date: 2019-11-13 01:36:16
Rating: 5
Comment: A very special place to eat lunch. Enjoy on a quiet foggy day, fyi, no wifi..
Name: M*** A****
Date: 2019-10-25 04:06:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Live for their sandwiches. The amount of times Ive craved them on Sundays (when theyre closed) is staggering.
Name: T**** G*****
Date: 2019-09-25 18:38:17
Rating: 4
Comment: Good light food in bright surroundings.
Name: H****
Date: 2019-03-11 17:10:14
Rating: 5
Comment: High quality feel good food and the cutest space and employees
Name: L**** W****
Date: 2019-02-11 11:44:10
Rating: 5
Comment: So very fabulous! An absolute must to stop and eat! I am going back just to eat there! Food is made to order and fabulous! Atmosphere friendly and quaint
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Name: Y**** K
Date: 2019-02-04 18:57:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Charming place with simple yet delicious food options for quick morning grabs. Will be back many times :-)
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Name: O*** E******
Date: 2018-12-13 17:24:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Clean and exceptionally fresh food, humble staff, friendly owner, relaxing environment, nice community of regulars... Ashbox achieves something very very rare for NYC. Japan is well represented here. I wish I’d opened my eyes to this place sooner.
Name: J*** M*******
Date: 2018-11-02 17:22:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Ashbox is one of the best spots to eat in North Greenpoint. The food is fantastic, and demonstrates see great Japanese cuisine.
Name: L** C*****
Date: 2018-10-24 19:34:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food and quiet place
Name: M***** C***********
Date: 2018-09-19 15:25:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious and fresh onigiri
Name: s*** k***
Date: 2018-09-11 02:31:53
Rating: 4
Comment: Cozy and quiet home cooking Japanese cafe. Kid-friendly.
Name: F**** B
Date: 2018-07-26 18:23:57
Rating: 5
Comment: A nice healthy place to eat.
Name: L*** H*****
Date: 2018-07-18 20:11:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Good stuff
Name: C**** M****
Date: 2018-07-14 20:55:59
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice little cafe to get a sandwich and a coffee.
Name: C***** Y***
Date: 2018-07-02 17:51:53
Rating: 5
Comment: An adorable, quaint brunch spot for a refreshing cup of iced lemonade earl gray and a japanese happy rice bowl made of avocado, spring mix, nori, and a drizzle of yuzu over rice. a lovely treat for a health conscious, yet delicious meal.
Name: N P
Date: 2018-06-01 10:28:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Everythings good and feels healthy here.
Name: A***** I******
Date: 2018-04-18 11:52:54
Rating: 5
Comment: The best coffee in town. The food is simple and healthy. Very pleasant
Name: A******* B*******
Date: 2018-02-17 23:36:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. Just simple delicious Japanese home cooking meals. Always enjoy their onigiri rice balls. Current, my favorite thing here is their homemade apple cider.
Name: R* W****
Date: 2018-02-13 15:57:47
Rating: 5
Comment: This shop is very cute 😊
Name: J***** R
Date: 2018-02-02 03:42:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Definitely one of my favorite places to catch a bite!
Name: M** A* (********
Date: 2018-01-26 15:05:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great salads and jumbo onigiri. Keep up the evolving menus!
Name: W
Date: 2017-11-30 03:29:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place! Good for small bites or light lunch. Delicious and healthy!
Name: A** A
Date: 2017-11-23 02:08:05
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice and cozy place to seat and have a coffee with a friend, I didnt try their food menu yet
Name: S***** H***
Date: 2017-11-13 13:13:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely quiet space. Yummy food.The onigiri are large and tasty. You can order different fillings.The sandwiches are simple but the combination of flavors are very good.
Name: D*** C
Date: 2017-08-13 21:35:38
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is great for lunch. The portions are small but the prices are right. They have lots of special options not on the main menu (healer drink and the avocado wraps are a personal favorite). Took, the owner, is a breath of fresh air on the daily.Good iced coffee too! You need to check out Ashbox!
Name: B******* M***** L
Date: 2017-08-05 19:09:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Fav place
Name: C***** M****
Date: 2017-06-24 13:54:30
Rating: 5
Comment: GREAT good and THE best miso soup
Name: A***** B****
Date: 2017-05-30 02:06:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Home style Japanese and just home style lunch and brunch. Excellent, healthy, and operated by the nicest people in the world.
Name: E**** S*******
Date: 2017-02-27 14:50:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the onigiri rice balls . Just like Japan, with US-sized portions.
Name: Z*** E******
Date: 2017-02-19 18:40:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Delightful little Japanese cafe. The rice balls are amazing.
Name: A********* R******
Date: 2017-01-08 16:07:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Healthy and tasty Japanese snacks, countless options written on menus everywhere..
Name: A*** B*****
Date: 2016-12-07 04:07:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sandwiches top of GP
Name: S****** G*******
Date: 2016-09-17 13:29:20
Rating: 5
Comment: I come here regularly and is one of my favorite places for Japanese comfort food.
Name: P**** L***
Date: 2016-06-04 09:59:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Good udon soup. Great onigiri
Name: D** N*******
Date: 2016-04-16 20:23:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing mom and pop style Japanese cafe. Large tea selection and delicious coffee. Large menu full of sandwiches salads and small Rice balls and rolls. I tried the avocado and kemp roll; simple and very tasty
Name: K S
Date: 2015-12-28 19:52:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Meals are delicious and Also relax space
Name: J*** W********
Date: 2015-11-06 13:40:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Fave place in all of NEW YORK!! LITERALLY! Lol IM NOT KIDDING IT IS MY FAVORITE PLACE IN ALL OF new york
Name: Z** P******
Date: 2014-01-26 17:05:29
Rating: 4
Comment: This feels like youre in a Studio Ghiblli movie - in part to the hats the staff wear here, but also Im sure theyre playing the soundtracks from the films. Theres a large menu but order the seaweed wraps (and order more than one as theyre very small) and you wont regret it!
Name: R****** M*****
Date: 2014-01-11 19:46:10
Rating: 5
Comment: Good coffee Great food great atmosphere
Name: N******* B**********
Date: 2013-09-27 21:13:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything you want from a local place- cheap, health and very fresh. Rice salmon rolls a must.
Name: n*** p******
Date: 2012-11-02 02:29:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazingly tasty food - not possibly to accurately describe but Ill try anyway. I had the salmon avocado wrap and my wife had the kelp avocado wrap - we immediately ordered the same again due to their intense tastiness. Coffee was great and tea was real Japanese matcha. Go now if youre a local, move house if youre not.
Name: A***** A*
Date: 2012-03-09 21:00:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Best little cafe in Greenpoint! The staff is really sweet and the food is amazing! Their rice balls are freshly made, not that prepackaged stuff you find at other little japanese marts. Service can be a little slow during the lunch rush though but I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the neighborhood.