Visually stunning Japanese fare, known for photogenic soufflé pancakes. A trendy Brooklyn spot with a mixed bag of culinary reviews.
This Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience with a focus on visually appealing dishes, particularly their soufflé pancakes. While some find the food inconsistent or overpriced, others praise specific items like the tuna and nori, karaage, and wagyu steaks. The ambiance is often highlighted as a positive aspect, making it a popular spot for dates and happy hour.
The Japanese cuisine here receives mixed reviews. While the soufflé pancakes are frequently mentioned and photographed, opinions on their taste vary, with some finding them dry or too sweet and others loving them. Some reviewers found the food generally mediocre, overpriced, or inconsistent, with comments about dry katsu and the food not matching the restaurant's name. However, specific dishes like the tuna and nori, karaage, wagyu short rib, and wagyu zabuton steak are praised for their flavor. Desserts, especially the soft serve, are also noted as a highlight.
"The soufflé pancakes, tuna and nori, karaage, wagyu short rib, wagyu zabuton steak, and various soft serve flavors are frequently mentioned as highlights."
Customer feedback is divided, with some praising the unique dishes and ambiance while others find the food mediocre and overpriced. Consistency appears to be an issue.
Important Note
Some reviewers found the food to be mediocre, inconsistent, or overpriced. The popular soufflé pancakes have polarizing reviews, with some finding them too sweet or dry.
"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."
Neutral"The author tried Rule of Thirds' white sesame flavor, which they did not care for, unlike the previously enjoyed habanada pepper flavor."
Negative"This restaurant has private dining rooms that are enclosed outdoor spaces. The experience requires ordering from a prix fixe menu, but there is no minimum spend mentioned."
Neutral"The user found Rule of Thirds to be good, but not outstanding. They also noted that Caffe Panna is nearby for dessert."
Positive"Rule of Thirds is suggested as a restaurant."
Neutral"Rule of Thirds, located near Greenpoint and Williamsburg, is mentioned. However, it's noted that this restaurant does not offer a nigiri or sushi menu."
Negative"Includes Rule of Thirds on a categorized list of restaurants."
Positive"Rule of thirds is mentioned for its souffle pancake."
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