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.
Dassai"Snow Cabin"
Various beverage sizes: G, V, C.
Meibo"Midnight Moon"
Various drink sizes available: G, V, C, B.
Narutodai "Red Sea Bream"
Delicate slices of Narutodai (red sea bream). Available in sizes: G, V, C, B.
Toques&Clochers "Cre"Mant De Limoux"
Sparkling wine from Limoux, choose glass or bottle.
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.
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, seltzer, or ginger ale.
Saratoga
28 oz
Ramune
Original
Calpico
500 ml bottle
Shirley Temple
Sparkling citrus soda with a cherry twist, guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
Genmaicha
Non caffeine
Mugicha
Non caffeine
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.
Lemon Sparkler
Typically includes sparkling water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup, served in a glass.
Gen - Cocktails
Gen - Today Special
Spicy Shishito Salmon Tartar
Chopped spicy salmon with shishito peppers, avocado, and tobiko, mixed with spicy mayo.
Salmon And Ikura Don
Sashimi of salmon and salmon roe served on a bed of sushi rice.
Omakase (10 Pieces)
Chef's selection of 10 premium sushi pieces, featuring a variety of fresh fish from the market.
Otoro Sashimi
Otoro sashimi typically includes the best belly part of bluefin tuna.
Striped Bass Nigiri
Uni Sashimi
Fresh sea urchin sashimi, typically served raw, offering a delicate and rich flavor.
Otoro Aburi
Lightly seared fatty tuna belly, typically served with a touch of wasabi and soy sauce.
Uni Nigiri
Otoro Nigiri
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.
Melting Salmon&Ikura Roii
Grilled salmon topped with ikura (salmon roe), cream cheese, and spicy mayo, finished with eel sauce.
Melting Tuna& Albacore
Melting tuna and albacore: Lightly seared tuna and albacore slices typically served with onions and a house special sauce.
Shrimp Veg Tempura "S"
Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp and assorted vegetables.
Shrimp Veg Tempura " L"
Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp and mixed vegetables, typically served with a dipping sauce.
Chicken Yakitori
Grilled chicken skewers typically glazed with yakitori sauce, often accompanied by green onions or vegetables.
Shrimp Yakitori
Grilled shrimp skewers with teriyaki sauce.
Saba Mackerel Miso
Grilled mackerel fillet marinated in a miso sauce, served with a garnish of scallions.
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.
Hokai Nabe
A traditional Japanese hot pot typically includes assorted seafood, vegetables, and tofu simmered in a savory broth.
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.
Hamachi Kama ( Miso Soup, Salad & Rice)
Grilled yellowtail collar served with miso soup, fresh salad, and steamed rice.
Pork Katsu Don
Breaded pork cutlet, onions, and egg simmered in a savory sauce, served over a bowl of rice.
Yasai Vegetable Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles with a mix of fresh vegetables.
Oroshi Tuna Belly
Seared tuna belly with house ponzu sauce and a hint of truffle oil.
Chirashi
Assorted chef's choice sashimi served over sushi rice.
Gen Don
Assorted sashimi and tempura on a bed of sushi rice.
Sushi Omakase Platter
Chef's selection of assorted nigiri, sashimi, and maki rolls, showcasing the freshest and finest ingredients.
Gen Platter
Assorted sushi platter typically includes rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, featuring a mix of fresh fish, vegetables, and traditional Japanese ingredients.
Chicken Teriyaki
Juicy grilled chicken glazed with a savory and slightly sweet teriyaki sauce.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon typically served with seasoned rice, dry seaweed, avocado, and cucumber.
Miso Black Cod
Marinated in miso and broiled, this black cod typically includes a side of mixed seaweed salad.
Chicken Katsu
Succulent breaded fillets paired with our signature Katsu sauce.
Pork Katsu
Crispy pork cutlet in a golden breadcrumb coating; a classic Japanese dish.
Ribeye Steak
Grilled ribeye steak typically served with a soy-based sauce and seasonal vegetables.
Una Don
Grilled eel fillet with teriyaki sauce served over a bed of steamed rice.
Gen - Main
Gen - Nigiri & Sashimi
Tuna Maguro Sashimi
Thinly sliced raw tuna, typically served without rice.
Tuna Maguro Nigiri
Thinly sliced, sushi-grade tuna served atop hand-pressed sushi rice. Typically includes wasabi and pickled ginger.
Tuna Sashimi
Delicate slices of tender, raw tuna.
Tuna Nigiri
Slices of fresh tuna atop vinegared sushi rice.
Hamachi Yellowtail Sashimi
Thinly sliced raw yellowtail, typically served as sashimi.
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.
Sake Salmon Sashimi
Thinly sliced raw salmon, typically served without rice.
Sake Salmon Nigiri
Sliced raw salmon served atop vinegared rice, hand-pressed and presented as traditional nigiri.
Sake Salmon Toro Sashimi
Slices of raw fatty salmon belly, typically known as sake salmon toro, served as sashimi.
Sake Salmon Toro Nigiri
Fatty salmon belly served atop hand-pressed sushi rice.
Hirame Fluke Sashimi
Thinly sliced raw fluke, typically a delicate and lean white fish.
Hirame Fluke Nigiri
Sliced raw flounder typically served over hand-pressed vinegared rice.
Kanpachi Amberjak Sashimi
Kanpachi amberjack sashimi: Thin slices of amberjack, a fish related to yellowtail, known for its fine texture and rich, refreshing taste.
Kanpachi Amberjak Nigiri
Kanpachi Amberjack Nigiri: Fresh slices of amberjack over sushi rice. Typically includes a hint of wasabi between the fish and rice.
Saba Mackerel Sashimi
Sliced raw mackerel, *saba*, typically served without rice. Contains raw or undercooked ingredients.
Saba Mackerel Nigiri
Unagi Eel Sashimi
Grilled freshwater eel typically coated in a sweet unagi sauce.
Unagi Eel Nigiri
Grilled eel draped over vinegared rice, garnished with unagi sauce and sesame seeds.
Ebi Shrimp Sashimi
Ebi shrimp sashimi typically includes three pieces of cooked shrimp, served without rice.
Ebi Shrimp Nigiri
Cooked shrimp served on hand-pressed sushi rice.
Hotate Scallop Sashimi
Slices of raw scallop, typically served without rice.
Hotate Scallop Nigiri
Scallop nigiri typically includes fresh scallop served on hand-pressed sushi rice.
Ikura Salmon Roe Sashimi
Salmon roe sashimi typically includes raw salmon eggs. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Ikura Salmon Roe Nigiri
Hand-pressed sushi rice topped with fresh salmon roe. Contains raw or undercooked ingredients.
Toro Tuna Berry Sashimi
Fatty tuna belly sashimi with a hint of berry.
Toro Tuna Berry Nigiri
Toro tuna berry nigiri sashimi: Fresh fatty tuna belly sashimi typically accompanied by a hint of berry.
Botan Ebi Sashimi
Large sweet shrimp sashimi, typically served raw with fried shrimp head.
Botan Ebi Nigiri
Large sweet shrimp atop hand-pressed sushi rice, typically served with a fried shrimp head.
Tamago Egg Sashimi
Japanese omelette (tamago) typically served without rice.
Tamago Egg Nigiri
Japanese-style sweet egg omelette typically served atop hand-pressed sushi rice.
Uni Sea Urchin Sashimi
Slices of raw sea urchin. Typically served without rice.
Uni Sea Urchin Nigiri
Fresh sea urchin atop hand-pressed sushi rice, typically served as nigiri.
Ume-Shiso Roll
Pickled plum and shiso leaf wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Natto Roll
Fermented soybeans with scallions wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Avocado & Cucumber
Avocado and cucumber wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Avocado Roll
Fresh avocado wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, a vegetarian delight.
Cucumber Roll
Fresh cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed, a delightful vegetarian choice.
Seaweed Mix Roll
Seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat wrapped in seasoned rice and seaweed.
Gen Veg Futomaki
Typically includes cucumber, avocado, pickled radish, tofu skin, and shiso wrapped in seaweed and rice.
Sweet Pumpkin
Sweet pumpkin roll: Pumpkin tempura typically paired with tofu skin.
Salmon Roll
Fresh salmon wrapped in rice and seaweed.
Tuna Roll
Raw tuna and cucumber rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, typically garnished with sesame seeds.
Saba Gari Roll
Mackerel, ginger, and shiso leaf in a sushi roll.
Hamachi Negi Roll
Yellowtail and green onion rolled in seaweed and sushi rice.
Spicy Salmon Roll
Chopped fresh salmon in spicy sauce with cucumber.
Eel & Cucumber Roll
Bbq eel and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with eel sauce.
Eel & Avocado Roll
Grilled eel and avocado wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, topped with eel sauce.
Salmon & Avocado Roll
Salmon and avocado wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed, typically includes sesame seeds.
Salmon & Cucumber Roll
Sushi rice, seaweed, fresh salmon, and cucumber.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Fresh tuna with a tantalizing spicy kick, wrapped in seaweed and rice.
Tuna & Avocado Roll
Tuna and avocado wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, typically includes sesame seeds.
Tuna & Cucumber Roll
Tuna and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, typically includes sesame seeds.
Gen - Rolls
Gen - Special Rolls
Salmon Skin Roll
Baked salmon skin, cucumber, and yamagobo (pickled burdock root) with eel sauce.
Snow Crab California
Snow crab, avocado, and cucumber, typically topped with masago and mayonnaise.
Saku Saku Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, nuts, and crispy potato.
Hamachi Mango Roll
Hamachi, mango, spicy tuna, and cucumber, topped with mango sauce.
Citrus Salmon Roll
Spicy California roll with asparagus, topped with salmon, lemon, onion, and ponzu sauce.
Godzilla Roll
Deep fried roll with spicy tuna, avocado, and tobiko, topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Aburi Salmon Toro Roll
Salmon toro, salmon roe, and avocado wrapped in rice and seaweed, topped with lightly seared salmon.
Aburi Toro Roll
Seared toro, avocado, and cucumber roll topped with lightly torched toro.
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.
Hirame Tazunasushi
Halibut and avocado, typically includes cucumber, rice, and seaweed, topped with ponzu sauce.
Thai Shrimp Tempura Roll
Tempura shrimp with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo, topped with a tangy sauce.
Veg Tempura Roll
Deep-fried assorted vegetables, typically including sweet potato, zucchini, and onion, wrapped in seaweed and rice, topped with eel sauce.
Miso Soup
Savory broth with miso paste, tofu, and seaweed.
Gyoza Soup
Hot & sour / pork & leak
Gen Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and house dressing.
Seaweed Salad
Delightful mix of fresh seaweed, tossed in a savory dressing.
Ramen Salad
Ramen noodles with green leaves, vegetables, and sesame dressing.
Spicy Tuna Salad
Spicy and flavorful salad with tuna, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of heat.
Spicy Salmon Salad
Diced salmon, radish, and spicy sauce mixed with spring greens.
Crispy Tuna
Tuna tartare / rice crisps
Crispy Salmon
Salmon tartare / lotus root chips
Tuna Carpaccio
Thinly sliced tuna with avocado, scallions, and soy onion vinaigrette.
Salmon Carpaccio
Thinly sliced salmon with ponzu sauce, garnished with green onion and ikura.
Hamachi Carpaccio
Thinly sliced yellowtail, jalapeno, and avocado with ponzu sauce.
Artichoke Hearts Kimchee
Home made pickles
Beets Carpaccio
Truffle shoyu marinade
Hijiki Tempura
Black seaweed rich in minerals
Nasu Shigi
Fried eggplant with sweet red miso.
Agedashi Tofu
Fried tofu in ginger dashi
Asian Broccoli
Sauteed with shimeji mushrooms
Golden Brown Shrimp
Asian spicy creamy sauce
Kara-Age Chicken
Spicy mayo / spicy ponzu
Pork Gyoza
Savory dumplings filled with succulent pork
Buta Kaku
Slow-cooked pork belly / sweet soy glaze
Cauliflower & Broccoli Kara-Age
Crispy fried cauliflower and broccoli florets served with a lemon wedge.
Edamame
Boiled soybeans.
Shishito
Japanese green pepper, spiciness is hit or miss
Kinoko Mix
Sauteed assorted mushrooms, typically seasoned with soy dashi vinaigrette, and garnished with bonito flakes and crispy onions.
Gen - Appetizers
Gen - Onigiri Sand
Shake Onigiri
Grilled salmon with premium Japanese rice, wrapped in dried seaweed.
Yakiniku Onigiri
Grilled marinated beef wrapped in sushi rice and nori (seaweed).
Ebi Cream Onigiri
Shrimp with creamy sauce, wrapped in sushi rice and seaweed.
Tonkatsu Onigiri
Pork katsu, spam, egg, cucumber, and katsu sauce wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed.
Buta Kaku Onigiri
Braised pork belly typically with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, wrapped in sushi rice and nori seaweed.
Seaweed Salad Onigiri
Sushi rice with seaweed salad filling, wrapped in toasted seaweed sheet.
Spicy Tuna Onigiri
Handheld triangle rice ball filled with spicy tuna mix, wrapped in nori.
Tuna Mayo Onigiri
Rice ball filled with cooked tuna mixed with Japanese mayonnaise, wrapped in crispy seaweed.
Shrimp ( Ebi) Tempura
Lightly battered and deep-fried shrimp, typically served with tempura sauce.
Veg Tempura
Assorted vegetables typically including yam, broccoli, and squash, deep-fried in a light and crispy tempura batter.
Gen - Tempura
Gen - Noodles & Curry
Gen Ramen
Egg noodle, pork-miso broth, pork belly, vegetable
Tempura Hot Udon
Udon noodles in broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura, fish cake, and assorted vegetables.
Tempura Cold Udon
Thick wheat flour udon noodles with shrimp and vegetable tempura, served cold.
Tempura Hot Soba
Soba noodle soup with shrimp and vegetable tempura in a savory broth.
Tempura Cold Soba
Cold buckwheat noodles served with shrimp and vegetable tempura, typically accompanied by a dipping sauce.
Nabeyaki Udon
Udon noodles, vegetables, egg & shrimp tempura in dashi soup, cooked in a hot pot.
Shrimp Katsu Curry
Crispy panko-breaded shrimp cutlets with Japanese curry sauce over steamed rice.
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.
Pork Katsu Curry
Crispy panko-breaded pork katsu, savory Japanese curry, and steamed rice.
Mushroom Curry
Japanese curry with mixed mushrooms, typically includes carrots, potatoes, and onions.
Vegan Mango
Soft, pounded sticky rice dough typically filled with mango-flavored ice cream.
Vegan Lychee
Sticky rice cake filled with lychee ice cream.
Vegan Coconut
Coconut ice cream wrapped in soft rice dough.
Chocolate
Soft, pounded sticky rice dough typically wrapped around a creamy chocolate ice cream filling.
Vanilla
Vanilla ice cream wrapped in a soft, pounded sticky rice cake (mochi).
Matcha
Matcha mochi ice cream: Japanese rice cake filled with matcha green tea ice cream.
Strawberry
Strawberry ice cream encased in a soft, pounded sticky rice dough (mochi).
Purple Sweet Potato
Ice cream wrapped in soft rice dough, typically includes a sweet and creamy purple sweet potato flavor.
Black Sesame
Sweet rice dough filled with black sesame ice cream, offering a nutty and rich flavor typical of Japanese desserts.
3Pcs
Sweet rice dough typically wrapped around ice cream in flavors such as green tea, strawberry, and vanilla.
Gen - Mochi Ice Cream
Gen - Ice Cream
Vanilla
Vanilla ice cream: A creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Green Tea
"Refreshing blend of leaves, providing a soothing and invigorating experience for tea lovers."
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.
Gen - Tiramisu
Gen - Daifuku
Strawberry Daifuku
Mochi filled with sweet strawberry-flavored red bean paste.
Ramen Only Noddle
Ramen noodles typically served without broth, often complemented by various toppings like vegetables, boiled egg, and seasoned pork.
Sushi Rice
Perfectly steamed sushi-grade rice, subtly seasoned for an authentic taste.
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Extra Spicy Mayo
Creamy mayonnaise blended with extra spicy sauce, typically including ingredients like sriracha and chili powder.
Extra Spicy Miso
Miso paste with added chili oil, jalapeno, and togarashi for an extra kick.
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.
Extra Mango Sauce
A sweet and tangy sauce typically made from ripe mangoes, often used to complement various dishes.
Extra Sweed Salad Dressing
A typical Japanese salad dressing, often including ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Extra Eel Sauce
Sweet and savory sauce, typically used for drizzling over sushi or grilled dishes.
Extra Tezaru Sauce
A traditional Japanese dipping sauce, typically made with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi, perfect for enhancing the flavor of your meal.
Soba Noodle Only
Buckwheat noodles typically served plain without additional ingredients or broth.
Extra Gen Salad Dressing
Our house-made Gen salad dressing.
Udon Noodle Only
Thick wheat flour noodles typically served in a soy-based broth.
Extra Wasabi
Typically includes spicy wasabi to add a kick to your meal.
Extra Ginger
Thinly sliced pickled ginger, commonly served with sushi to cleanse the palate.
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.
Traditional Japanese Lunch Box Sashimi ( Salmon Shioyaki)
Traditional Japanese Lunch Box Sashimi (Salmon Shioyaki): Assorted sashimi, grilled salmon, tempura, salad, and miso soup.
Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Box
Grilled chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce, accompanied by california roll, tempura, salad, and steamed rice.
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.