Where is Rule of Thirds?

It's in Williamsburg, New York.

Do I need reservations?

Book for dinner, especially Fri-Sat. Resy and OpenTable are standard. Casual spots: just walk in.

Rule of Thirds — Williamsburg, New York

About this spot

Rule of Thirds is one of the standout spots in Williamsburg, New York. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.

💡 Tips before you go

Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome

Menu67 items

BINCHOTAN

Chicken Meatball

worcestershire yolk jam

Duck Hearts

soy, garlic, chili

Maitake

herb gremolata

Skate Wing

katsuobushi, chili crisp, sweet soy

$18

Yaki Onigiri

crispy rice, chicken fat (vegan available)

BRUNCH COCKTAILS

Blood Moon

rice shochu, tomato, clam, yuzu kosho, apple, basil, lemon (vegan by request)

$16

Chiba Surf Club

yuzu sake, lillet, strawberry, sparkling wine, fresh chives

$17

Lebowski-San

green tea shochu, pisco, sakura leaf, clarified matcha ice cream, cold brew coffee floater

$18

DONBURI

Gyu-don

thin sliced wagyu short plate, hatcho miso, onion

$24

Japanese Curry

mushrooms, squash

$21

Kakuni

soy braised pork belly, daikon

$24

HOUSE COCKTAILS

Dancing Crane

gin, dry vermouth, barley shochu, olive oil, melon, umami

$20

Douglas Fir-banks

sesame shochu, gin, peach, vetiver, lime, umeboshi, douglas fir

$18

Floating World

tequila, olive, red grape, white peach, shiso & grapefruit soda

$17

Ginza

jaywalk rye, roasted barley shochu, sweet vermouth, cacao, palo santo

$20

Island Time

kanosuke single malt, mizunara rum, smoked pineapple, sesame, maple, wakoucha tea, whey

$21

Jigoku

mezcal, pear brandy, ginger, grapefruit, horseradish, lime

$18

Koji-Kun

kura shochu, pineapple, basil, almond, lemon, soda, koji cream

$20

Mugi-Wari

barley shochu, hazelnut, hops, allspice, hojicha tea - served warm

$18

Shinobi

okinawa rum, cachaça, yuzu, coconut, cinnamon, vanilla, apple

$18

Suntory Highball

toki whiskey & soda, haku vodka & soda, or roku gin & soda or tonic

$15

LARGER

Ankake Branzino

grilled whole sea bass, shoyu dashi sauce, daily okazus

$71

Buddhist Duck

served in 3 courses. breast lettuce wraps, scorched thigh rice, bancha bone tea

$169

Hamachi Collar

miso butter, yuzu kosho, oroshi

$35

Kasujiru

brooklyn kura sake kasu, mushroom, broccoli rabe

$31

Tonkatsu

bone in pork loin, cabbage, hatcho miso

$37

Wagyu Sukiyaki

miyazaki a5 & american wagyu, shirataki, bone marrow, raw quail eggs

$57

Zabuton Steak

american wagyu, hakurei turnip, yakiniku sauce

$64

SANDOS

Chicken Katsu

panko-fried thigh, b&b daikon, katsu sauce, mustard

$18

Fish Sando

butter roll, hake, salsa verde

$20

SHARING

Ajitama Egg Salad

wasabi tobiko, trout roe, osetra caviar, potato chips

$28

Hot Honey Gem Salad

radish, buckwheat, fennel, yuzu vinaigrette (vegan available)

$19

Smashed Potato

gochujang miso, mushrooms, onsen egg

$16

SIDES

Almond Miso Soup

almond butter, awase miso, dashi

Macaroni Salad

miso mayo, kurobuta sausage, broccoli rabe

Rice

Rice, Soup, Pickles

shime, a traditional closing set. served per person

Smashed Cucumbers

dashi gelee, shiso, sesame

SMALLER

Asian Pear & Radicchio

satsumaimo, nimbus triple cream, lardo, hazelnut

$17

Clams Sakamushi

sake steamed, garleek, fresno chili

$21

Crab Mazemen

wheat, soba & squid ink noodles, uni, koji butter

$39

Hot Honey Gem Salad

radish, buckwheat, fennel, yuzu vinaigrette (vegan available)

$19

House Silken Tofu

oyster & hedgehog mushrooms, black garlic wafu

$18

Karaage

fried chicken, ginger soy, tartar sauce

$17

Maguro Sashimi

bluefin tuna, nori tsukudani, arbequina

$25

Oshizushi

kanpachi, sakura leaf, irizake

$25

Sawara Tataki

persimmon gochujang, fennel, chrysanthemum

$19

Tuna & Nori

tartare, tenkasu, sesame

$16

SPIRIT-FREE COCKTAILS

Melonade

cantaloupe, shiso tea

$12

Spirited Away

rooibos tea, tropical juices, miso honey, cinnamon, yuzu

$16

Super Salty Dog

red bell pepper, grapefruit, miso honey, nori salt

$15

SWEETER

Hottokeki

Japanese Souffle Pancake fluffy hotcake, honey maple butter, sesame

$20

White Sesame Soft Serve

soy milk, sesame oil

Yuzu Soft Serve

dairy, sake kasu

TEISHOKU

Japanese Breakfast Set

roasted market fish, assorted seasonal vegetables, nanatsuboshi short grain rice, almond miso soup - options on menu plus

Other

/ limited availability /

add chicken katsu

add maine uni

add mini soft serve

add onsen egg

add osetra caviar

add perigord truffle

add pork jowl bacon 7

add trout roe

Chocolate & Amaro Mousse

soba tuiles, passion fruit, meringue

$17

Grilled Mochi Cake

huckleberries, white chocolate, kasu yogurt

$16

Rice Cooker Cheesecake

strawberry shortbread crumb, amazake anglaise, umeboshi

$16

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