Sushi Koju
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sushi Koju is a practical Brooklyn pick for diners who want a focused sushi-leaning dinner without turning the night into a reservation project. It is stronger for small parties, solo meals, and low-key evenings than for diners chasing awards, chef-name recognition, or a clearly documented splurge format.
About Sushi Koju
Sushi Koju is a New York City venue, open Monday through Saturday from 5:30–10 PM and closed on Sunday.
A New York City dinner option
The schedule is the clearest planning information. Sushi Koju operates in the evening from Monday through Saturday, with no lunch service and no Sunday service. That makes it best considered for a New York City dinner plan rather than a daytime meal.
Because information is limited, avoid building the night around assumptions about a tasting-menu format, counter seating, chef-led service, specific dishes, beverage offerings, awards, or price. If you are comparing options across the city, scan the New York City restaurants guide; if the night includes another stop before or after, the New York City bars guide can be a separate planning layer.
Who should choose it
Choose Sushi Koju when its New York City location and evening schedule fit your plans. It is open 5:30–10 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday, so it suits diners looking for an evening visit rather than lunch. For broader planning, other venues to compare include Bacchus, Bedouin Tent, EVEN Kitchen & Bar, Lele's Roman, and Rucola.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- sushikoju.com
- Phone
- (718) 305-4243
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, design-forward atmosphere with vintage Japanese details, warm hospitality, and a Japanese City Pop vinyl soundtrack.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Omakase, Prix fixe, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Japanese whisky, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- seasonal sashimi
- crab croquette
- uni with caviar
- bluefin tuna nigiri
- 14-course chef's tasting
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Lele's Roman, Notable alternative
- Bacchus, Notable alternative
- Bedouin Tent, Notable alternative
- EVEN Kitchen & Bar, Notable alternative
- Rucola, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Lele's Roman, Bacchus, Bedouin Tent, EVEN Kitchen & Bar, and Rucola, Sushi Koju is the narrower pick: choose it when the night is built around sushi rather than a general Brooklyn dinner. The tradeoff is less breadth for groups with mixed preferences.
For ambiance, Rucola and Bacchus are safer cross-shops when the table wants a neighborhood dinner with broader appeal. Bedouin Tent is the more casual move, especially when value and speed matter more than polish. EVEN Kitchen & Bar is the better fallback when location convenience outranks cuisine focus.
Ease of booking is the clearest advantage here. Sushi Koju reads as easier to plan than the city's tougher sushi counters, so it makes sense for a near-term dinner. If the group cannot align around sushi, start with Rucola or Bacchus instead.
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Compare Sushi Koju
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sushi Koju | New York City | No published awards |
| Lele’s Roman | New York City | No published awards |
| Bacchus | New York City | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bedouin Tent | New York City | No published awards |
| EVEN Kitchen & Bar | New York City | No published awards |
| Rucola | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Sushi Koju in New York City?
Other venues to compare while planning include Bacchus, Bedouin Tent, EVEN Kitchen & Bar, Lele's Roman, and Rucola. Sushi Koju remains the option to consider when its New York City location and evening hours fit your schedule.
