Japanese restaurant chain Afuri Ramen + Dumpling will take its first East Coast location in 6,000 square feet at 61 North 11th St. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, announced Cresa Global Inc.
Known for its signature Yuzu Shio Ramen, Afuri was brought from Tokyo to Portland, Oregon, in 2016, followed by another four locations on the West Coast. At the new Brooklyn location, Afuri will offer a wide variety of fresh noodle and dumpling dishes prepared daily on premise and, additionally, will feature a full-service bar highlighted by select Japanese whiskeys. Afuri will also use a portion of the space as a commissary for its upcoming locations in Manhattan.
“The care and precision of Afuri standards and preparations, from the temperature of the broth to the daily preparation of the noodles, will set this restaurant apart from so many others in the category,” said Cresa Global Advisor Elisa W. Tsai, who arranged the lease with Principal Tomas P. Sullivan. “We are actively exploring additional New York City venues, but for the debut of the brand, we felt Williamsburg was the right culinary destination for a sophisticated base.”
The landlord, CW Realty, was represented by Abe Steinberg of Doorway LLC. CW Realty bought the property in 2018 and fully leased the upper floors.
