Za-Ya — Restaurant in New York

I should note that this is for their delivery. And that I actually am a huge fan of Za-Ya (when executed correctly). I used to live in Bushwick, and have been to both locations. Was such a fan that when we moved to Fort Greene, we still ordered delivery multiple times a month despite the cost ($60+ for two ramens and karaage w the delivery fees) and the quality not being fresh (whatever, we'll gladly reheat at home). However, the last few delivery orders have been ABYSMAL. We have tried 3x now to give it a chance and hope that it was just a fluke, but the quality just really isn't the same. For one, the ramen broth doesn't taste as flavorful anymore; it's more creamy than bone broth rich like it used to be. We also only get one tiny piece of meat compared to the comparable three pieces we used to get on delivery and in person. Seriously - only ONE single piece?! Our last order, the okonomiyaki was so burnt and inedible (sad cause this was supposed to be a special treat dinner for my bf's birthday cause it really is our fave!). And today the karaage also didn't come with the orange ginger sauce which we love and were expecting. I don't know if ownership has changed or if it's just a sign of the times/economy, but really hoping we see Za-ya make a comeback cause we love yall but have been extremely disappointed in our last few orders and will likely play it safe/not get our hearts broken again til we know the quality issue has...

Four years ago, when this place was still in Carroll Gardens, I met a friend here for dinner. I moved away from New York for a little while, but this place never left my mind. I will never forget the dinner I had. It was so good. Since the location has changed, I decided to copy and paste the review I wrote that night-- they earned it.

Ok I drove here, so it was pretty easy to get to, but even if I had needed to be on the subway for an hour with two transfers and a broken AC, it would have been worth it. The food was so good I didn't stop to take pictures. I started off with the unagi pie which was divine. The pastry was perfectly cooked, crisp and flaky all around, and the filling was amazing--so flavorful and tender that I'm sure I'll dream about it tonight. I ordered the Shoyu ramen with egg for my entree. I usually get full half way through and can't finish a whole bowl, but this ramen was so good I couldn't stop eating until I saw the bottom of the bowl. I am so full and so happy with my experience. This place is everything ramen should be. If you're debating where to have dinner tonight, stop- you've...

We came here on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated right away. The appetizers came on time. The host / server was nice and polite. The ambiance was decent . Nothing mind blowing. The good was pretty good, pretty salty in my personal opinion. We got the edamame, okonomiyaki, Shishito pepper to start. Then we all got a ramen bowl as well. The starters were pretty good, but I regret not getting the fried chicken instead (seems like what’s what the rave here is really about). The ramen was decent. The price didn’t justify the flavor. With the appetizers , entrees, tax, and tip, It was roughly $38 per person. Not the most expensive in the neighborhood or New York, but I guess our expectations weren’t met seeing that this place has a 4.9 average star rating at the time of this review. The beef and chicken broth had flavor, but the saltiness was overpowering, not allowing any other flavors to be highlighted.

Overall pretty good, just not mind blowing. Glad I got...