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Za-Ya

Bushwick · Japanese

321 Starr Street, Suite D, Brooklyn, NY, 11237Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★250 reviews

People say this Japanese restaurant serves delicious karaage, ramen, and bento boxes. They highlight the generous portions, good prices, and comfortable atmosphere. They also like the kind service.

Japanese food with 1,160 Blackbird check-ins and weekend activity.

Za-Ya is a $$ Japanese restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It has logged 1,556 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
za-ya.com

The experience

Japanese joint serving small plates and ramen in a casual atmosphere.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Za-Ya is a Japanese spot with a late-night review note: one Google reviewer calls out “good ramen, good drinks, and great service” around 10:30 or 11pm, close to the bars but far enough from the rowdiness. The restaurant holds a 4.6 Google rating from 282 reviews.

Blackbird data adds the crowd pattern: 1,556 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday as the busiest days. Highlighted review notes zero in on homemade tofu, deep-fried okonomiyaki, and karaage, while ramen is also praised by a late-night diner.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Za-Ya has 1,556 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 282 reviews.
  • One late-night reviewer visited around 10:30 or 11pm for ramen.
  • Review highlights call out homemade tofu, deep-fried okonomiyaki, and karaage.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Za-Ya’s Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Sunday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • Edamame

    Roasted sea salt

    $6.00
  • Cucumber

    Gochujang marinade, sesame seeds

    $8.00
  • Cabbage

    Shredded cabbage, scallions, sweet vinegar dressing

    $6.00
  • Cold Tofu

    House made tofu, scallions and sweet onions, crunchy garlic chili oil

    $12.00
  • Wood ear mushrooms

    Soy chili marinade, garlic and black vinegar

    $9.00
  • Shishito

    Vegetarian soy dashi, fried onions

    $8.00
  • Unagi pie

    Eel, scallions baked in puff pastry, bed of arugula

    $14.00

salads

  • Avocado Arugula Salad

    Sesame dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and lotus root chips

    $12.00

sides

  • Side of rice

    $3.00

mains

  • Poke

    Tuna, salmon, cucumbers, avocado over sushi rice

    $19.00
  • Saba

    Miso braised mackerel filet, ginger pickles

    $14.00
  • Salmon

    Pan seared, soy glaze

    $18.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity60
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Flynet check ins

1,556

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Last 30 days

60 check ins

−56% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Tuesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Inside Za-Ya

The experience

Japanese joint serving small plates and ramen in a casual atmosphere.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.7

250 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Guide

Inside Za-Ya

The experience

Japanese joint serving small plates and ramen in a casual atmosphere.

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Why go

Za-Ya is a Japanese spot with a late-night review note: one Google reviewer calls out “good ramen, good drinks, and great service” around 10:30 or 11pm, close to the bars but far enough from the rowdiness. The restaurant holds a 4.6 Google rating from 282 reviews.

Blackbird data adds the crowd pattern: 1,556 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday as the busiest days. Highlighted review notes zero in on homemade tofu, deep-fried okonomiyaki, and karaage, while ramen is also praised by a late-night diner.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Review signal

4.7

250 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Full menu

small-plates

  • Edamame

    Roasted sea salt

    $6.00
  • Cucumber

    Gochujang marinade, sesame seeds

    $8.00
  • Cabbage

    Shredded cabbage, scallions, sweet vinegar dressing

    $6.00
  • Cold Tofu

    House made tofu, scallions and sweet onions, crunchy garlic chili oil

    $12.00
  • Wood ear mushrooms

    Soy chili marinade, garlic and black vinegar

    $9.00
  • Shishito

    Vegetarian soy dashi, fried onions

    $8.00
  • Unagi pie

    Eel, scallions baked in puff pastry, bed of arugula

    $14.00

salads

  • Avocado Arugula Salad

    Sesame dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and lotus root chips

    $12.00

sides

  • Side of rice

    $3.00

mains

  • Poke

    Tuna, salmon, cucumbers, avocado over sushi rice

    $19.00
  • Saba

    Miso braised mackerel filet, ginger pickles

    $14.00
  • Salmon

    Pan seared, soy glaze

    $18.00
seed menu intel/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

  • Za-Ya has 1,556 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 282 reviews.
  • One late-night reviewer visited around 10:30 or 11pm for ramen.
  • Review highlights call out homemade tofu, deep-fried okonomiyaki, and karaage.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Za-Ya’s Blackbird check-ins are busiest on Sunday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Za-Ya?

Za-Ya has logged 1,556 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Za-Ya busiest?

Za-Ya is busiest on Tuesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Za-Ya serve?

Za-Ya serves Japanese cuisine.

How expensive is Za-Ya?

Za-Ya is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Za-Ya?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Za-Ya in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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