Okonomi is a 12-seat Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg specializing in okonomiyaki and Japanese comfort food. The intimate counter seating puts you elbow-to-elbow with other diners, watching the chefs work and inevitably striking up conversations. The minimalist space and focused menu create a sense of being in on a secret. Service is attentive and personal.

This is why it made the JUICY list: its tiny size forces proximity that turns a solo breakfast into a shared experience, where the counter seating naturally facilitates connection.