Cube 63 Brooklyn
There's nothing square about this sushi joint's spiffy decor and multidimensional flavors.
Message from Cube 63 Brooklyn
Two Brothers, Ken & Ben Lau, have worked in some the finest eating establishments in NYC. Their experience includes fine restaurants such as BondST & Otabe. With a combined experience of 18 years in exquisite Japanese cuisine, they created a unique experience that is Cube63. Daily Special's Kitchen and Sushi Entrees Lunch Special: Your choice of Noodles, Shushi or Sashimi with soup or salad from $7-$14
Editorial by Citysearch
The SceneBrooklynites who miss Manhattan's dapper digs and peerless cuisine are cheered by this clone of a popular Lower East Side sushi restaurant. The slightly larger location sacrifices none of the original's mod cool, mixing dark woods, blue walls, and pod-like plastic chairs. Shell-like chandeliers hint at the seafood theme. Neighborhood newbies and old-timers choose from bar seats and well-spaced tables.
The Food
With its stylish takes on sushi basics, Cube 63 is a welcome respite from the area's mediocre Japanese restaurants. Classic preparations get bold tweaks, like sharp wasabi added to thin-skinned shumai. Sushi highlights include slightly sweet arctic char and sublime, buttery o-toro; while multicolored rolls get arranged into dazzling geometric patterns. Try the Tahiti Roll, a concoction of tempura shrimp, eel, cream cheese, avocado and caviar that's a truly trippy delight. For dessert, try the mochi, green tea or mango ice cream wrapped in springy rice cake.
Key Points
- Sushi/Sashimi
- Noodles
- Asian Entrees
The Inside Scoop
- The Extras - If you're in Manhattan, check out the original Cube 63.
- Lunch Spot - Lunch specials range from $7 to $15 and come with soup or salad.
- Outdoor Dining - On warm nights, opt to eat out in the back patio.
Insider Pages Reviews for Cube 63 Brooklyn
I'd heard great things about Cube 63 so thought I'd give it a try. Got a couple of rolls and some salmon sushi and was very disappointed. The rolls had barely any fish in them and the salmon was practically tasteless. Do yourself a favor and pop over to Court Street for Osaka. Or for a fancier (and slightly more expensive) dinner, try Ki on Smith.
Posted 12/07/08 | Report Abuse
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great food
by beautyineyes72
great taste and great service love everything about them
Pros: very good food
Cons: none
Posted 10/03/09
UnSanitary
by Srnnl
I have gone to this place before and thought it was pretty good, but after going for a lunch special i noticed that the employees did not wear gloves when preparing the food. I ordered a Alaskin roll; i had to pick at my sushi because the avocado was almost black, in other words, old! I wass very dissappointed with my order since it was not fresh at all. I had really bad pains in my stomach soon after! I thought this place was pleasant, but after my bad experience dont think i would ever go back
Pros: Nice atomosphere
Cons: Old food and they wear no gloves
Posted 03/04/09
Great place for casual dinning or dating
by monkey902
Surprisingly good food with exotic tastes, comfy atmosphere with great services, really good place for casual dinners or dates. Highly recommended.
Posted 09/10/08
a very comfortable dinning area, a awesome garden, very nice atmosphere, *easy to park around
by koncscallop
Cube 63 is the Best Japanese Restaurant in town!!
We love the atmosphere when we first get in, u'll feel so peaceful and romance!
and I found out it has a awesome garden in the back as well!
We enjoy their creative spicy sushi rolls, the sashimi are so fresh!!
I love their 'taco wasabi' which I'd never seen in other rest. The workers are so friendly and nice.
Eight of us really had a wonderful birthday dinner down there last week. We definately HAVE to recommend this place to all Japanese food lovers!!
Cube 63 is really amazing!! good food! good place to hang out!
Pros: great food with a very reasonable price, excellent ambiance
Posted 07/04/08
Cube63 is the HOT SPOT!!
by wolfbbean78
I moved to Brooklyn about a year ago and have been looking for a Sushi resturant with fresh food and a nice, comfy atmosphere. I tried a place in Sheepshead bay and the rainbow roll looked as if it sat in the resturant a week before they served it to me-- I was becoming frustrated! Well, I have found my spot!! My sister and I tried Cube63 on the recommendation of these reviews and I am very happy I went. The atmosphere was very cozy, clean and warm and the staff was very friendly. The food was GREAT! The tuna tartar and volcano roll were the real winners. I am looking forward to going back..this place is definently worth a shot if you are a sushi fan in need of a spot.
Posted 03/23/08
it's good!
by zjbmax
it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!it's good!
Posted 03/07/08
Pretty food - but by no means the BEST
by germanfoody
I admit it, I am addicted to sushi. I need it every week and I love trying new places. Recently, I went to Cube 63, for the first time, around 6.30pm. I was the only guest so I sat at the sushi bar. The Malaysian sushi chef did a very nice job presenting me with a well decorated plate of ok sushi. I.e. I noticed the spicy tuna was already prepared as it was taken from an overchilled tupperware container. The Ikura was slimey. The rice was too sweet. If you only eat salmon and tuna and are happy as long as you get big slivers of fish, this is your spot. But if you enjoy true expert preparation and cherish real freshness, there will be better choices.
Pros: friendly staff, reasonably priced, well decorated food
Cons: sushi could be fresher
Posted 06/17/07
BEST SUSHI IN BROOKLYN AND MANHATTAN COMBINED!
by cdrucker
This is by far the best sushi I've had in NYC! It is so fresh, their rolls are AMAZING and I just can't say enough about the owners and the service. It's sort of a discreet location (a little below street level on Court @ Baltic) so I don't think enough people know about it, but if you're looking for a GREAT sushi meal, Cube is the place to go!
Posted 03/15/07
great food and atmosphere
by gwendolynmd
This is a great date place. It's a romantic atmoshphere/ The sushi is good quality and they have some good specials. I also like the saki selection. Manahattan quality with Brooklyn prices.
Posted 11/13/06
Excellent food and service
by espirit718
I have lived in Brooklyn for 9 years and this is by far the best sushi restaurant to come to the Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill/Carroll Gardens area. Great service and excellent food.
Pros: Funky decor; great service; great food
Posted 08/25/06
best in brooklyn...
by tfe
by far the best in Brooklyn... and for the money, close to the best in all of Manhattan
great pieces and interesting rolls you can't find anywhere else. Try the "Volcano" or the "Pink Lady"
good food, service, music & close to bars on smith
eat it
Pros: awesome food, fun place
Cons: none
Posted 05/21/06
FABULOUS!!
by lotus0806
i love this place. i highly recommend the volcano roll. and staff is hilarious. and the waitress' on the weekend are great.
Pros: good food, fresh, byob
Cons: none
Posted 03/20/06
This place is AWESOME
by eatingfresh
As a former loyal Osaka diner - I found Cube 63 per a recommendation of a friend. this place is so much better - the creative sushi rolls are fresh and tasty. the atmosphere is fun and to top off its BYOB. The room in the back is perfect for larger parties. Highly recommended.
Pros: BYOB
Posted 02/18/06
Great Sushi
by lisac1020
This place is amazing. The service is great, the food is fresh and yummy. And the best part is you can BYOB.
If you like good sushi and live in carroll gardens you have to check out this place. It is the best sushi in Brooklyn.
CHECK IT OUT!
Posted 02/18/06
PHENOMENAL
by gtoshi
Cube in Brooklyn is a sleeping giant! Great sushi in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! Can't wait for the warm weather when they open their garden.
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Posted 01/29/06