Gen Brooklyn Menu (2025 Update)

Welcome to Gen Brooklyn, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Brooklyn at 659 Washington Ave. Here, every dish tells a story, combining fresh ingredients with authentic Japanese flavors. The menu offers a delightful range of options, from the Crispy Salmon Tartare served with lotus root chips to the perfectly flaky Pork Gyoza. Don’t miss the exquisite Uni Sashimi and Hamachi Nigiri, which embody the essence of freshness that Gen is celebrated for.

Beyond the food, the ambiance invites a cozy intimacy, making it ideal for dates and gatherings alike. With a curated selection of sake and specialty beers, Gen Brooklyn ensures that every meal is complemented perfectly. Whether you opt for a daily special or a classic favorite, you’re in for a memorable dining experience that has kept loyal patrons coming back for decades. Join the ranks of satisfied diners who rave about Gen’s attention to detail and quality!

Gen - Recommend Special

Flight Of Three Types

A selection of three distinct Japanese dishes, typically featuring a variety of sushi, sashimi, and tempura.

US$34.50

Dassai"Snow Cabin"

Various beverage sizes: G, V, C.

US$0.00

Meibo"Midnight Moon"

Various drink sizes available: G, V, C, B.

US$0.00

Narutodai "Red Sea Bream"

Delicate slices of Narutodai (red sea bream). Available in sizes: G, V, C, B.

US$0.00

Toques&Clochers "Cre"Mant De Limoux"

Sparkling wine from Limoux, choose glass or bottle.

US$0.00

Gen - Wines

Gen - Plum Spirit & Others

Saika.Nigori Umeshu(Shouchu)

Saika Nigori Umeshu (Shouchu): Typically includes unfiltered plum wine blended with shochu, offering a cloudy, rich texture and a balance of sweetness and tartness from Japanese plums.

US$10.35

Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, seltzer, or ginger ale.

US$4.02

Saratoga

28 oz

US$9.20

Ramune

Original

US$4.60

Calpico

500 ml bottle

US$4.60

Shirley Temple

Sparkling citrus soda with a cherry twist, guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

US$7.48

Genmaicha

Non caffeine

US$5.75

Mugicha

Non caffeine

US$5.75

Gen - Soft Drinks

Gen - Cans & Bottles Only

Kikushi "Ancient Farm"

Junmai sake typically featuring clean, smooth flavors with subtle hints of rice and a light, dry finish.

US$212.75

Lemon Sparkler

Typically includes sparkling water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup, served in a glass.

US$13.80

Gen - Cocktails

Gen - Today Special

Spicy Shishito Salmon Tartar

Chopped spicy salmon with shishito peppers, avocado, and tobiko, mixed with spicy mayo.

US$17.25

Salmon And Ikura Don

Sashimi of salmon and salmon roe served on a bed of sushi rice.

US$40.25

Omakase (10 Pieces)

Chef's selection of 10 premium sushi pieces, featuring a variety of fresh fish from the market.

US$74.75

Otoro Sashimi

Otoro sashimi typically includes the best belly part of bluefin tuna.

US$12.65

Striped Bass Nigiri

US$5.75

Uni Sashimi

Fresh sea urchin sashimi, typically served raw, offering a delicate and rich flavor.

US$10.35

Otoro Aburi

Lightly seared fatty tuna belly, typically served with a touch of wasabi and soy sauce.

US$34.50

Uni Nigiri

US$10.35

Otoro Nigiri

US$12.65

Melting Three Colors Roll ( Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi)

Salmon, tuna, and hamachi roll typically includes cucumber, avocado, and crab meat, topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and fish roe.

US$26.45

Melting Salmon&Ikura Roii

Grilled salmon topped with ikura (salmon roe), cream cheese, and spicy mayo, finished with eel sauce.

US$26.45

Melting Tuna& Albacore

Melting tuna and albacore: Lightly seared tuna and albacore slices typically served with onions and a house special sauce.

US$27.60

Shrimp Veg Tempura "S"

Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp and assorted vegetables.

US$20.70

Shrimp Veg Tempura " L"

Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp and mixed vegetables, typically served with a dipping sauce.

US$27.60

Chicken Yakitori

Grilled chicken skewers typically glazed with yakitori sauce, often accompanied by green onions or vegetables.

US$13.80

Shrimp Yakitori

Grilled shrimp skewers with teriyaki sauce.

US$17.25

Saba Mackerel Miso

Grilled mackerel fillet marinated in a miso sauce, served with a garnish of scallions.

US$32.20

Seafood Nabe

Japanese-style hot pot with shrimp, squid, clams, onion, cabbage, napa, carrot, shiitake mushroom, enoki mushroom, tofu, and scallion in a rich pork broth.

US$34.50

Hokai Nabe

A traditional Japanese hot pot typically includes assorted seafood, vegetables, and tofu simmered in a savory broth.

US$32.20

Black Seabass ( Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)

Kinmedai: Golden eye snapper served with miso soup, salad, and rice. Miso soup typically includes tofu, seaweed, and green onions.

US$29.90

Hamachi Kama ( Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)

Grilled yellowtail collar served with miso soup, fresh salad, and steamed rice.

US$23.00

Pork Katsu Don

Breaded pork cutlet, onions, and egg simmered in a savory sauce, served over a bowl of rice.

US$28.75

Yasai Vegetable Udon

Stir-fried udon noodles with a mix of fresh vegetables.

US$23.00

Oroshi Tuna Belly

Seared tuna belly with house ponzu sauce and a hint of truffle oil.

US$29.90

Chirashi

Assorted chef's choice sashimi served over sushi rice.

US$40.25

Gen Don

Assorted sashimi and tempura on a bed of sushi rice.

US$41.40

Sushi Omakase Platter

Chef's selection of assorted nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls, showcasing the freshest and finest ingredients.

US$46.00

Gen Platter

Assorted sushi platter typically includes rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, featuring a mix of fresh fish, vegetables, and traditional Japanese ingredients.

US$80.50

Chicken Teriyaki

Juicy grilled chicken glazed with a savory and slightly sweet teriyaki sauce.

US$23.00

Grilled Salmon

Grilled salmon typically served with seasoned rice, dry seaweed, avocado, and cucumber.

US$28.75

Miso Black Cod

Marinated in miso and broiled, this black cod typically includes a side of mixed seaweed salad.

US$28.75

Chicken Katsu

Succulent breaded fillets paired with our signature Katsu sauce.

US$25.30

Pork Katsu

Crispy pork cutlet in a golden breadcrumb coating; a classic Japanese dish.

US$25.30

Ribeye Steak

Grilled ribeye steak typically served with a soy-based sauce and seasonal vegetables.

US$34.50

Una Don

Grilled eel fillet with teriyaki sauce served over a bed of steamed rice.

US$32.20

Gen - Main

Gen - Nigiri & Sashimi

Tuna Maguro Sashimi

Thinly sliced raw tuna, typically served without rice.

US$6.32

Tuna Maguro Nigiri

Thinly sliced, sushi-grade tuna served atop hand-pressed sushi rice. Typically includes wasabi and pickled ginger.

US$6.32

Tuna Sashimi

Delicate slices of tender, raw tuna.

US$6.32

Tuna Nigiri

Slices of fresh tuna atop vinegared sushi rice.

US$6.32

Hamachi Yellowtail Sashimi

Thinly sliced raw yellowtail, typically served as sashimi.

US$6.90

Hamachi Yellowtail Nigiri

Hamachi (yellowtail) served atop hand-pressed sushi rice. This item may contain raw or undercooked ingredients, consuming such items may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

US$6.90

Sake Salmon Sashimi

Thinly sliced raw salmon, typically served without rice.

US$5.75

Sake Salmon Nigiri

Sliced raw salmon served atop vinegared rice, hand-pressed and presented as traditional nigiri.

US$5.75

Sake Salmon Toro Sashimi

Slices of raw fatty salmon belly, typically known as sake salmon toro, served as sashimi.

US$9.20

Sake Salmon Toro Nigiri

Fatty salmon belly served atop hand-pressed sushi rice.

US$9.20

Hirame Fluke Sashimi

Thinly sliced raw fluke, typically a delicate and lean white fish.

US$5.75

Hirame Fluke Nigiri

Sliced raw flounder typically served over hand-pressed vinegared rice.

US$5.75

Kanpachi Amberjak Sashimi

Kanpachi amberjack sashimi: Thin slices of amberjack, a fish related to yellowtail, known for its fine texture and rich, refreshing taste.

US$8.05

Kanpachi Amberjak Nigiri

Kanpachi Amberjack Nigiri: Fresh slices of amberjack over sushi rice. Typically includes a hint of wasabi between the fish and rice.

US$8.05

Saba Mackerel Sashimi

Sliced raw mackerel, *saba*, typically served without rice. Contains raw or undercooked ingredients.

US$5.18

Saba Mackerel Nigiri

US$5.18

Unagi Eel Sashimi

Grilled freshwater eel typically coated in a sweet unagi sauce.

US$5.75

Unagi Eel Nigiri

Grilled eel draped over vinegared rice, garnished with unagi sauce and sesame seeds.

US$5.75

Ebi Shrimp Sashimi

Ebi shrimp sashimi typically includes three pieces of cooked shrimp, served without rice.

US$5.75

Ebi Shrimp Nigiri

Cooked shrimp served on hand-pressed sushi rice.

US$5.75

Hotate Scallop Sashimi

Slices of raw scallop, typically served without rice.

US$6.90

Hotate Scallop Nigiri

Scallop nigiri typically includes fresh scallop served on hand-pressed sushi rice.

US$6.90

Ikura Salmon Roe Sashimi

Salmon roe sashimi typically includes raw salmon eggs. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

US$9.20

Ikura Salmon Roe Nigiri

Hand-pressed sushi rice topped with fresh salmon roe. Contains raw or undercooked ingredients.

US$9.20

Toro Tuna Berry Sashimi

Fatty tuna belly sashimi with a hint of berry.

US$10.35

Toro Tuna Berry Nigiri

Toro tuna berry nigiri sashimi: Fresh fatty tuna belly sashimi typically accompanied by a hint of berry.

US$10.35

Botan Ebi Sashimi

Large sweet shrimp sashimi, typically served raw with fried shrimp head.

US$8.62

Botan Ebi Nigiri

Large sweet shrimp atop hand-pressed sushi rice, typically served with a fried shrimp head.

US$8.62

Tamago Egg Sashimi

Japanese omelette (tamago) typically served without rice.

US$4.60

Tamago Egg Nigiri

Japanese-style sweet egg omelette typically served atop hand-pressed sushi rice.

US$4.60

Uni Sea Urchin Sashimi

Slices of raw sea urchin. Typically served without rice.

US$10.35

Uni Sea Urchin Nigiri

Fresh sea urchin atop hand-pressed sushi rice, typically served as nigiri.

US$10.35

Ume-Shiso Roll

Pickled plum and shiso leaf wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.

US$6.90

Natto Roll

Fermented soybeans with scallions wrapped in rice and seaweed.

US$7.48

Avocado & Cucumber

Avocado and cucumber wrapped in rice and seaweed.

US$8.62

Avocado Roll

Fresh avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, a vegetarian delight.

US$7.48

Cucumber Roll

Fresh cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, a delightful vegetarian choice.

US$7.48

Seaweed Mix Roll

Seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.

US$9.78

Gen Veg Futomaki

Typically includes cucumber, avocado, pickled radish, tofu skin, and shiso wrapped in seaweed and rice.

US$13.80

Sweet Pumpkin

Sweet pumpkin roll: Pumpkin tempura typically paired with tofu skin.

US$14.95

Salmon Roll

Fresh salmon wrapped in rice and seaweed.

US$8.62

Tuna Roll

Raw tuna and cucumber rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, typically garnished with sesame seeds.

US$8.62

Saba Gari Roll

Mackerel, ginger, and shiso leaf in a sushi roll.

US$9.20

Hamachi Negi Roll

Yellowtail and green onion rolled in seaweed and sushi rice.

US$9.78

Spicy Salmon Roll

Chopped fresh salmon in spicy sauce with cucumber.

US$10.35

Eel & Cucumber Roll

Bbq eel and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with eel sauce.

US$10.35

Eel & Avocado Roll

Grilled eel and avocado wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, topped with eel sauce.

US$10.92

Salmon & Avocado Roll

Salmon and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, typically includes sesame seeds.

US$11.50

Salmon & Cucumber Roll

Sushi rice, seaweed, fresh salmon, and cucumber.

US$10.35

Spicy Tuna Roll

Fresh tuna with a tantalizing spicy kick, wrapped in seaweed and rice.

US$10.35

Tuna & Avocado Roll

Tuna and avocado wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, typically includes sesame seeds.

US$11.50

Tuna & Cucumber Roll

Tuna and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, typically includes sesame seeds.

US$10.35

Gen - Rolls

Gen - Special Rolls

Salmon Skin Roll

Baked salmon skin, cucumber, and yamagobo (pickled burdock root) with eel sauce.

US$11.50

Snow Crab California

Snow crab, avocado, and cucumber, typically topped with masago and mayonnaise.

US$16.10

Saku Saku Roll

Spicy tuna, avocado, nuts, and crispy potato.

US$19.55

Hamachi Mango Roll

Hamachi, mango, spicy tuna, and cucumber, topped with mango sauce.

US$19.55

Citrus Salmon Roll

Spicy California roll with asparagus, topped with salmon, lemon, onion, and ponzu sauce.

US$20.70

Godzilla Roll

Deep fried roll with spicy tuna, avocado, and tobiko, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.

US$26.45

Aburi Salmon Toro Roll

Salmon toro, salmon roe, and avocado wrapped in rice and seaweed, topped with lightly seared salmon.

US$25.30

Aburi Toro Roll

Seared toro, avocado, and cucumber roll topped with lightly torched toro.

US$27.60

Gen"S No-Rice

Gen's No-Rice: 7 varieties of sashimi wrapped in cucumber, typically includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab, avocado, and a special sauce.

US$25.30

Hirame Tazunasushi

Halibut and avocado, typically includes cucumber, rice, and seaweed, topped with ponzu sauce.

US$25.30

Thai Shrimp Tempura Roll

Tempura shrimp with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo, topped with a tangy sauce.

US$19.55

Veg Tempura Roll

Deep-fried assorted vegetables, typically including sweet potato, zucchini, and onion, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with eel sauce.

US$16.10

Miso Soup

Savory broth with miso paste, tofu, and seaweed.

US$5.18

Gyoza Soup

Hot & sour / pork & leak

US$11.50

Gen Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and house dressing.

US$10.35

Seaweed Salad

Delightful mix of fresh seaweed, tossed in a savory dressing.

US$9.20

Ramen Salad

Ramen noodles with green leaves, vegetables, and sesame dressing.

US$14.95

Spicy Tuna Salad

Spicy and flavorful salad with tuna, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of heat.

US$17.25

Spicy Salmon Salad

Diced salmon, radish, and spicy sauce mixed with spring greens.

US$17.25

Crispy Tuna

Tuna tartare / rice crisps

US$17.25

Crispy Salmon

Salmon tartare / lotus root chips

US$17.25

Tuna Carpaccio

Thinly sliced tuna with avocado, scallions, and soy onion vinaigrette.

US$20.70

Salmon Carpaccio

Thinly sliced salmon with ponzu sauce, garnished with green onion and ikura.

US$20.70

Hamachi Carpaccio

Thinly sliced yellowtail, jalapeno, and avocado with ponzu sauce.

US$20.70

Artichoke Hearts Kimchee

Home made pickles

US$8.05

Beets Carpaccio

Truffle shoyu marinade

US$8.05

Hijiki Tempura

Black seaweed rich in minerals

US$9.20

Nasu Shigi

Fried eggplant with sweet red miso.

US$9.20

Agedashi Tofu

Fried tofu in ginger dashi

US$9.20

Asian Broccoli

Sauteed with shimeji mushrooms

US$14.95

Golden Brown Shrimp

Asian spicy creamy sauce

US$17.25

Kara-Age Chicken

Spicy mayo / spicy ponzu

US$11.50

Pork Gyoza

Savory dumplings filled with succulent pork

US$9.20

Buta Kaku

Slow-cooked pork belly / sweet soy glaze

US$17.25

Cauliflower & Broccoli Kara-Age

Crispy fried cauliflower and broccoli florets served with a lemon wedge.

US$9.20

Edamame

Boiled soybeans.

US$6.90

Shishito

Japanese green pepper, spiciness is hit or miss

US$8.05

Kinoko Mix

Sauteed assorted mushrooms, typically seasoned with soy dashi vinaigrette, and garnished with bonito flakes and crispy onions.

US$9.78

Gen - Appetizers

Gen - Onigiri Sand

Shake Onigiri

Grilled salmon with premium Japanese rice, wrapped in dried seaweed.

US$14.95

Yakiniku Onigiri

Grilled marinated beef wrapped in sushi rice and nori (seaweed).

US$16.10

Ebi Cream Onigiri

Shrimp with creamy sauce, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.

US$16.10

Tonkatsu Onigiri

Pork katsu, spam, egg, cucumber, and katsu sauce wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed.

US$14.95

Buta Kaku Onigiri

Braised pork belly typically with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed.

US$11.50

Seaweed Salad Onigiri

Sushi rice with seaweed salad filling, wrapped in toasted seaweed sheet.

US$10.35

Spicy Tuna Onigiri

Handheld triangle rice ball filled with spicy tuna mix, wrapped in nori.

US$12.65

Tuna Mayo Onigiri

Rice ball filled with cooked tuna mixed with Japanese mayonnaise, wrapped in crispy seaweed.

US$10.35

Shrimp ( Ebi) Tempura

Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp, typically served with tempura sauce.

US$16.10

Veg Tempura

Assorted vegetables typically including yam, broccoli, and squash, deep-fried in a light and crispy tempura batter.

US$12.65

Gen - Tempura

Gen - Noodles & Curry

Gen Ramen

Egg noodle, pork-miso broth, pork belly, vegetable

US$26.45

Tempura Hot Udon

Udon noodles in broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura, fish cake, and assorted vegetables.

US$25.30

Tempura Cold Udon

Thick wheat flour udon noodles with shrimp and vegetable tempura, served cold.

US$25.30

Tempura Hot Soba

Soba noodle soup with shrimp and vegetable tempura in a savory broth.

US$25.30

Tempura Cold Soba

Cold buckwheat noodles served with shrimp and vegetable tempura, typically accompanied by a dipping sauce.

US$25.30

Nabeyaki Udon

Udon noodles, vegetables, egg & shrimp tempura in dashi soup, cooked in a hot pot.

US$26.45

Shrimp Katsu Curry

Crispy panko-breaded shrimp cutlets with Japanese curry sauce over steamed rice.

US$29.90

Chicken Katsu Curry

Crumbed and deep-fried chicken breast cutlet with Japanese curry sauce, served over steamed rice. Typically includes potatoes, carrots, and pickled vegetables.

US$28.75

Pork Katsu Curry

Crispy panko-breaded pork katsu, savory Japanese curry, and steamed rice.

US$28.75

Mushroom Curry

Japanese curry with mixed mushrooms, typically includes carrots, potatoes, and onions.

US$27.60

Vegan Mango

Soft, pounded sticky rice dough typically filled with mango-flavored ice cream.

US$4.02

Vegan Lychee

Sticky rice cake filled with lychee ice cream.

US$4.02

Vegan Coconut

Coconut ice cream wrapped in soft rice dough.

US$4.02

Chocolate

Soft, pounded sticky rice dough typically wrapped around a creamy chocolate ice cream filling.

US$4.02

Vanilla

Vanilla ice cream wrapped in a soft, pounded sticky rice cake (mochi).

US$4.02

Matcha

Matcha mochi ice cream: Japanese rice cake filled with matcha green tea ice cream.

US$4.02

Strawberry

Strawberry ice cream encased in a soft, pounded sticky rice dough (mochi).

US$4.02

Purple Sweet Potato

Ice cream wrapped in soft rice dough, typically includes a sweet and creamy purple sweet potato flavor.

US$4.02

Black Sesame

Sweet rice dough filled with black sesame ice cream, offering a nutty and rich flavor typical of Japanese desserts.

US$4.02

3Pcs

Sweet rice dough typically wrapped around ice cream in flavors such as green tea, strawberry, and vanilla.

US$11.21

Gen - Mochi Ice Cream

Gen - Ice Cream

Vanilla

Vanilla ice cream: A creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream.

US$6.32

Green Tea

"Refreshing blend of leaves, providing a soothing and invigorating experience for tea lovers."

US$6.32

Green Tea Tiramisu

Layers of mascarpone cheese and ladyfinger biscuits soaked in green tea, topped with a dusting of matcha powder and sweet red bean paste.

US$8.62

Gen - Tiramisu

Gen - Daifuku

Strawberry Daifuku

Mochi filled with sweet strawberry-flavored red bean paste.

US$9.20

Ramen Only Noddle

Ramen noodles typically served without broth, often complemented by various toppings like vegetables, boiled egg, and seasoned pork.

US$4.60

Sushi Rice

Perfectly steamed sushi-grade rice, subtly seasoned for an authentic taste.

US$3.45

Rice

Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.

US$2.30

Extra Spicy Mayo

Creamy mayonnaise blended with extra spicy sauce, typically including ingredients like sriracha and chili powder.

US$1.15

Extra Spicy Miso

Miso paste with added chili oil, jalapeno, and togarashi for an extra kick.

US$1.15

Extra Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki sauce: A sweet and savory Japanese sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Typically used for marinating, glazing, or as a dipping sauce.

US$1.15

Extra Mango Sauce

A sweet and tangy sauce typically made from ripe mangoes, often used to complement various dishes.

US$1.15

Extra Sweed Salad Dressing

A typical Japanese salad dressing, often including ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

US$1.15

Extra Eel Sauce

Sweet and savory sauce, typically used for drizzling over sushi or grilled dishes.

US$1.15

Extra Tezaru Sauce

A traditional Japanese dipping sauce, typically made with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, perfect for enhancing the flavor of your meal.

US$4.60

Soba Noodle Only

Buckwheat noodles typically served plain without additional ingredients or broth.

US$5.75

Extra Gen Salad Dressing

Our house-made Gen salad dressing.

US$1.15

Udon Noodle Only

Thick wheat flour noodles typically served in a soy-based broth.

US$5.75

Extra Wasabi

Typically includes spicy wasabi to add a kick to your meal.

US$1.15

Extra Ginger

Thinly sliced pickled ginger, commonly served with sushi to cleanse the palate.

US$1.15

Gen - Extras

Gen - Lunch Box

Traditional Japanese Lunch Box Sashimi (Chicken Teriyaki)

Sashimi lunch box with chicken teriyaki typically includes assorted sashimi, grilled chicken in teriyaki sauce, dynamite roll, spring rolls, and miso soup.

US$32.20

Traditional Japanese Lunch Box Sashimi ( Salmon Shioyaki)

Traditional Japanese Lunch Box Sashimi (Salmon Shioyaki): Assorted sashimi, grilled salmon, tempura, salad, and miso soup.

US$32.20

Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Box

Grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce, accompanied by california roll, tempura, salad, and steamed rice.

US$27.60

Salmon Shioyaki Lunch Box

Grilled salmon seasoned with salt and pepper. Includes miso soup, white rice, vegetable tempura, shrimp tempura, egg roll, and California roll.

US$27.60