Japanese-American eatery w/ standout happy hour & date night vibes. Try the karaage & Wagyu short rib, save room for sesame soft serve [1].
This Japanese-American spot in Greenpoint offers a unique dining experience, with a menu that shines during happy hour and for date nights. Backed by the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, it delivers standout dishes like the flavorful karaage and tender Wagyu short rib. Don't miss their highly acclaimed soft serve for dessert, with flavors like sesame and strawberry proving particularly popular [1].
The menu offers a Japanese-American fusion, with particular highlights being the happy hour specials and dishes like the 'very delicious' tuna and nori, flavorful karaage, and impressive Wagyu short rib and zabuton steak [1]. Their soft serve, especially sesame and strawberry, is also a must-try dessert [1]. Some users found the pancakes to be a mixed bag, with opinions ranging from excellent to mediocre [1, 2].
"Standout dishes include the 'very delicious' tuna and nori, flavorful karaage, and impressive Wagyu short rib and zabuton steak. The Crab Mazeman is also recommended, as is the fish sandwich. For dessert, the sesame and strawberry soft serve are highly praised."
Overall, customer sentiment is highly positive, with many praising the unique Japanese-inspired dishes and recommending it for date nights and happy hour [1].
Important Note
One user had a negative experience with a 'sando' due to dry, crumbly bread. Another user mentioned that the duck dish, while recommended, can run out, so reservations might be advised.
"This user mentioned the fish sandwich from Rule of Thirds."
Positive"This user recommended the Crab Mazeman at Rule of Thirds."
Positive"Clarifying that Rule of Thirds is Japanese-inspired, not Korean, and that their hottokeki is indeed a type of soufflé pancake."
Positive"Rule of Thirds offers a different style of Japanese pancake compared to classic soufflé pancakes, described as 'hottokeki inspired'."
Neutral"Rule of Thirds has a great, large, shareable soufflé pancake that is ordered at the beginning of the meal and served at the end. It is Japanese-inspired and is a hottokeki, which is a type of soufflé pancake."
Positive"Rule of Thirds offers an interesting take on Japanese pancakes and is worth a visit."
Positive"Rule of Thirds in Greenpoint is mentioned as a possible restaurant choice."
Positive"Recommends Rules of Thirds for duck, specifying it's a Japanese restaurant. Advised to call ahead for duck reservations as they run out."
Positive"This user recommended Rule of Thirds in response to a request for nice Japanese dining options."
Neutral"Expressed that Rule of Thirds fits the need for cute places and will try it, especially wanting to spend time in Brooklyn."
Positive"Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn is recommended as a lovely brunch spot."
Positive"Rule of Thirds is recommended for a beautiful, lighter meal."
Positive"Rule of Thirds is recommended, and the commenter prefers their brunch menu over the dinner menu, specifically enjoying the pickled daikon and pancakes."
Positive"The user confirms their recommendation for Rule of Thirds."
Positive"Rule of Thirds is recommended."
Positive"The commenter stated they have been going to rule of third and have had an excellent experience without doubt."
Positive"Responding to a query about food quality from 8 years ago, this commenter stated that their recent experience at Rule of Thirds was excellent for both food and drinks, and also noted it's a beautiful space."
Positive"Rule of Thirds in Greenpoint was recommended. Another user questioned the food quality based on a past experience from 8 years ago."
Neutral"The commenter highlighted the souffle pancake and the summer corn & crab dish as being very good. They also mentioned receiving complimentary watermelon and sesame soft serve."
Positive"The author found the habanada pepper flavor at Rule of Thirds to be "wild" but notes it's not currently on their website menu, possibly a special."
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