Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Cotra, a new izakaya in Gowanus, highlighting its modern ambiance and a mix of successful fried dishes and other offerings.
Details
This Gowanus izakaya offers a modern ambiance with exposed brick and sleek design. While some sushi rolls may disappoint with texture issues, the fried appetizers like golden panko-crusted oysters and juicy mochiko karaage are highlights. For a more satisfying savory option, the yakiniku skirt steak is a well-prepared choice.
Food Overview
This Japanese izakaya offers a mix of successful fried appetizers, including golden panko-crusted oysters and juicy mochiko karaage, alongside a well-prepared yakiniku skirt steak. However, some sushi rolls like the tamago roll and spicy salmon roll have been noted for textural issues, and the soft shell crab is considered skippable.
Caveats
Some sushi rolls may have textural issues.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Sesame Cocktail
"This commenter recommended the Goma Flip cocktail at Cotra in Gowanus, noting it was sweeter than their usual preference but very good."
PositiveFrom post: 40 Year Nyc Resident Here Are My Brooklyn
"This Izakaya is described as consistently improving and ranks among the author's top 5 in Brooklyn."
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