WARUDE image

WARUDE

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Mexican restaurant Japanese restaurant Taco restaurant Ramen restaurant Japanese curry restaurant

Funky destination with outdoor seating offering health-conscious fusion tacos and Japanese bowls. People often mention good, delicious, Japanese, tacos, taco, curry, salmon, chicken, Warude, fusion,


Address

385 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Website

www.warude.com

Contact

(718) 684-4449

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (550 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) delicious (12) Japanese (10) tacos (10) taco (9) curry (9) salmon (8) chicken (8) Warude (7) fusion (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Alexandra D. 3 years ago on Google • 454 reviews
    An interesting fusion kitchen, a mix of Mexican, Japanese, Indian... I love all these cuisines so good news for me. We ordered food for pick-up and it in fact was ready for when it was promised. Everything is nicely packed mostly in compostable boxes. All dishes tasted very good (the taco wasn’t the best I’ve ever had but it was decent) and the portions are generous. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaya M. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place so much. I never expected to love an asian fusion place but this has become one of my go-tos. They do fusion right! The vibes are always so good in the shop and their delivery is also super quick. The shrimp curry is amazing and it’s amazing to be able to get natto in bed stuy!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Achara K. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I was quite surprised with how delicious the food was. From the look outside of the restaurant, I was not sure what to expect but once went inside, the place was fun and hip. I liked the Japanese curry rice bowl a lot. The tacos looked colorful and interesting. Next time, I’ll try more tacos for sure. Definitely give this place a try!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Merle S. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Such a great spot! My husband and I are vegans and they have the most amazing vegan ramen, dumpling soup, japanese curries and mexicans Tacos. Everything is super fresh and tasty. Loved it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay B. 2 years ago on Google
    I came here at lunch time and had a salmon bowl with avocado and a beer, plus chips and guacamole. The restaurant was pretty busy, but the staff was patient and kind with me as I asked questions about the menu. The meal was absolutely delicious and the portion was very big; I had leftovers. Been thinking about it ever since!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne D. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for an impromptu lunch with a friend. Was planning to get some bites but ended up eating meals because we were super hungry. I got the Shrimp Curry which was great with its consistency, flavor-wise, and texture yet it has no super strong taste which was a good point at least for me. My friend got the Crispy Fried Chicken Taco and Vegetable Gyoza. I did try one of the gyozas and loved the sauce and the chili sauce (we're from Indonesia so we've been missing this kind of super spicy sauce!). The place was cute and compact, we got an outdoor seat without waiting even for a minute. The staffs were friendly and helpful !! Recommended to try a hip place around Brooklyn.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommended. Ramen was delicious and so was the cod tacos. They also gave away some green tea packets! Def coming back 💯🫡
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farhid A. 6 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Incredible food each and every time I’ve been here. Their curry is immaculate. Very chill vibes with super high quality food. Will keep coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vina D. 1 year ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Taking a walk and spotted this place. It was very busy with plenty people sitting and eating seems like a popular spot. Love the atmosphere seating outside and some inside. The food was really good and also the drinks. We got cod and salmon tacos plus the cod dip. Well worth it and affordable. Will be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sueann 2 years ago on Google
    Salmon tacos for the win! What an interesting spot and fusion of Japanese and Mexican food. The ambiance gave me food truck vibes with random trinkets adorned throughout the inside space. It gives real indoor-outdoor dining which is good in times of COVID. The food was good, although my rice was a tad cold, the salmon tacos are a must!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Julianne A. 2 years ago on Google
    I got the chicken katsu curry and it was ok. Being fusion, the food definitely didn't satisfy a craving for Japanese cuisine, but if you think of it in terms of just tasty food, it's fine. I don't know if I'd order from here again though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Kat 1 year ago on Google
    Not really understanding the great reviews, but maybe they just aren’t good for takeout. I got delivery and I thought since I was close it would be fine but the taco was nasty. Pretty sure the pineapple in the salmon taco was canned did not taste fresh at all idk. The cabbage slaw was good but the only enjoyable thing. They tried to pack the taco so that the juice didn’t leak onto the shell which i appreciate but I just didn’t enjoy the shell. Just tasted like nothing (salt???? Plz) and better texture can be achieved with store bought corn tortillas. The salmon was also so dry and unseasoned. A fusion place??? With no seasoning!?? Why. The nachos were…... Idk if they were old chips but I also got the tortilla soup and those tortilla strips, which i’m assuming came from the same dough, were much brighter in color and crispier and delicious! The nacho chips were stale, chewy, cardboardy. The toppings were sad. Like just put it on the side if this is what we’re doing. The sour cream didn’t even make the journey. There was a very thin covering of toppings and quite a few layers of chips. Just didn’t make sense to me and I did not enjoy. But best for last, the tortilla soup! Very good minus the chicken, sadly another dry protein. A little sad the best thing is the soup because I almost didn’t get it and I would’ve had nothing to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel F. 2 years ago on Google
    Super delicious food — I got the cod curry bowl. Extremely filling for lunch and a great price. Hot and fresh. Lovely outdoor seating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miaoye Q. 3 years ago on Google
    As someone who lives in the neighborhood I keep coming back to Warude for takeouts! Both the Japanese and the Mexican menus are tasty and healthy 😋 If you can, call them to order instead of ordering from delivery apps. It’s faster and the staff are very friendly :-)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kate S. 6 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Miso Salmon :: TOO SALTY. Ordered it Uber Eats for health reasons & couldn’t even enjoy it… 😞 Salmon also taste like it was cooked earlier today. Salmon taste better when it’s prepared fresh. Waste of Money heading to grab something less salty. Salmon is a fish…fish doesn’t need to be extra salty.

  • 5/5 Irene C. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    I've been coming here since they opened. It's one of my favorite local spots to go grab lunch & people watch. I love their tacos. Their bowls and their Japanese curry is SO good (to me) :)

  • 5/5 Gabrielle C. 2 years ago on Google
    Always on POINT!!! Even their delivery is always incredible. Fresh, unique flavors, hot and fresh, I even will come in just to grab a coffee. You can tell they brine their chicken and the skin is so perfectly crispy and flavorful. Plus, the vibe is just delightful. Warude is a true community staple.

  • 5/5 Casey D. 6 months ago on Google
    I’ve been eating at Warude for a few years and have tried the majority of the things they make. Everything is fresh and delicious. This restaurant thinks critically about flavor and ingredients. I always look forward to eating here. Thank you for all the great food!

  • 5/5 Renee T. 7 months ago on Google
    I’m lucky enough to smell when Warude starts cooking every morning because my backyard is so close. The Japanese curry is my comfort meal. Tacos, nachos, rice bowls, coffee - they’re all delicious!

  • 3/5 Alexandra C. 8 months ago on Google
    Honestly pretty bland tacos. Very dry tortillas. Dry Fried chicken (taco) and breakfast taco (basic - is the name and ironically so…). This place is always packed so thought I’d try it. Unfortunately it’s a trendy spot with no real substance

  • 5/5 Bobby C. 8 months ago on Google
    Found this place while out riding my bike this weekend and I’ve gotten food from here two days in a row, because it’s very well made and the staff are so friendly. The menu is diverse and warrants trying as much as possible! Already thinking about coming back!

  • 5/5 Lek R. 11 months ago on Google
    Went back a handful of times in a week because it was so delicious. Lots of good choices!

  • 5/5 SUR B. 11 months ago on Google
    Loveeee this place . Plan to try everything off the menu honestly . Very tasty, clean and healthy options . I hope they expand bc they are really doing their thing . So far tried the Warude curry bowl with shrimp and salmon bowl with scrambled eggs on side . Those are must try selections ! 10/10. Tacos I tried were the fried fish and fried chicken. Tacos are good. The entrees are big hitters tho . Staff is nice .

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the amazing -- and inexpensive !! salmon tacos here, served on (handmade?) delicious corn tortillas 😋 which are very much appreciated by this gluten-allergic customer! Wow, the raw tuna ones sounded delicious as well -- love the Japo/Mexi melting pot that is this place!

  • 5/5 William V. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice place in Brooklyn. My wife and and I were hesitant on what to prefer because everything seemed so tasty. I had a side order of chicken teriyaki and crispy chicken taco with a beer. Spot on! My wife had the salmon plate, also delicious. We want to go back and try other items on their menu.

  • 5/5 Kalix J. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food at a very reasonable price. I got the ramen and it was one of the best bowls I’ve had!! Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Everything was top notch. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Kya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Japanese with a twist restaurant! Loved the ambience, the cool siting area, and the absolutely awesome taste! Must repeat! Prices are great and the portions are very fare!

  • 5/5 Rose R. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered fried tofu and what arrived was the blandest, soggiest tofu sitting in some kind of questionable gelatinous sauce. Way over priced to be inedible. Update: Based on the restaurant’s response to my review and the fact that I was probably just a cranky hangry mess last night I’m updating my review. Still wasn’t particularly satisfied with my food but they go above and beyond customer service wise. I’m sure the food is delicious dine in…take out orders are always tricky. Thanks warude for resolving this with me. Wishing you the very best!

  • 5/5 Mac P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool local spot that merges Japanese food with other cuisine. Solid Japanese curry and amazing mole breakfast tacos. Very fun vibe

  • 5/5 Shaela K. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    The chicken mole breakfast taco is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. I used to live in the neighborhood and get it all the time! I live in MA now and when I was in town this weekend I went out of my way to get to Warude to get the taco. Absolutely amazing. Be sure to put some of the green and red sauces on it too. Thank you Warude! 💓🤩
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


Call (718) 684-4449 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Taco restaurants nearby

Katz's Delicatessen image
1
Katz's Delicatessen
Deli
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
$$ $$
4.50 (39.1K reviews)
Hard Rock Cafe image
2
Hard Rock Cafe
American restaurant
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
$$ $$
4.30 (22K reviews)
Ellen's Stardust Diner image
3
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Diner
Multi-level '50s-themed diner with memorabilia, singing servers, and an extensive menu of American classics.
$$ $$
4.40 (19K reviews)
STK Steakhouse image
4
STK Steakhouse
Steak house
Sceney spot that's both a chic lounge with DJs & a modern steakhouse serving prime cuts & seafood.
$$$$
4.70 (18.6K reviews)
Joe's Pizza Broadway image
5
Joe's Pizza Broadway
Pizza restaurant
Modern outpost of a longtime counter-serve pizza joint prepping New York-style slices and pies.
$ $$$
4.50 (18.6K reviews)
Last updated:
()