This tranquil spot merges a charming shop of exquisite Japanese kitchen goods with a delightful eatery serving fresh, traditional fish dishes in a serene atmosphere.
"Inaniwa Udon & Dashi: Dinner Series @ Dashi Okume / Friday & Saturday, 8pm; End Date TBD Hot weather means it's time for cold noodles, and you can get your next bowl at Dashi Okume in Greenpoint on Friday and Saturday evenings all summer long. They’re doing a special seven-course tasting menu for $85, featuring Inaniwa udon, a thin and flat noodle from northern Japan (not to be confused with the trending super wide udon at Okiboru). Your meal will include noodles, fried fish, and pressed sushi. A sake pairing is also available for $50. Seatings are at 8pm; make your reservations here. " - neha talreja
"Dashi Okume is a Greenpoint store where you can buy bespoke dashi with different varieties of seaweed and fish, or pick up a ceramic bowl for sesame grinding. But look past the dried goods, and there’s a little cafe area where you can have a really nice meal—especially for lunch. (House, a separate tasting menu spot, is also located inside.) Grab a counter seat and get a teishoku set with some grilled fish, rice, and sides. It comes with some truly incredible miso soup, which will justify your dashi purchase as you exit the store." - will hartman, neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore
"René Redzepi and staff are teaming up with kitchens at Superiority Burger in the East Village on Wednesday, and Dashi Okume in Greenpoint on Thursday." - Melissa McCart
"Dashi Okume, a dashi shop and grilled fish counter, is one of several Japanese businesses that operate out of the building at 50 Norman Avenue in Greenpoint. Salmon, mackerel, and other fish are imported from Japan’s Toyosu Fish Market and then grilled as part of set meals that come with miso soup, rice, and seasonal sides. There are only three tables, with more seats at a counter, but the restaurant feels lively thanks to customers milling about at other businesses in the space." - Eater Staff
"At first glance, Dashi Okume is a store. This Greenpoint spot is an outpost of a dry goods seller that’s been at the Tokyo Central Market since 1871. But if you can tear yourself away from the DIY dashi bar and the stunning selection of ceramics, high-end rice, and over a dozen varieties of miso, you can also have an exceptional meal. Snag a seat at the counter in the back of the store and order the Teishoku set. It comes with grilled fish, rice, a few sides, a cup of tea, and the best miso soup you’ve ever had." - neha talreja, carina finn koeppicus
