// NEW YORK CITY // GREENPOINT //
dashi okume + cibone
50 norman: a well curated bit of japan in brooklyn
Ok so technically these are two separate establishments, but they do share a space and together make for a wonderful Japanese corner of Greenpoint. Stepping inside feels like being transported into an artisanal shop in a hipster part of Kyoto. Whether you’re a lover of culinary goods or sucker for pretty homeware, 50 Norman is the place to be.
Dashi Okume is an artisanal dashi shop and grocer that has roots in the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market dating back to the 1800s. This Brooklyn shop carries a curated selection of packaged Japanese pantry staples, including several dashi blends (in tea bags for easy use). And if you’re feeling up for it, you can make your own custom dashi, selecting the various dried fish, kombu and aromatics to be fresh ground and packaged. In the back, they have a restaurant with Japanese breakfast service as well.
Cibone occupies the other half of the space. This half feels as much like a gallery as it is a shop: filled with beautiful ceramics, homeware and decorative pieces that could elevate any room. The well curated inventory is always changing, and they often host exhibitions featuring Japanese and local artists throughout the year.
the details
| Address | 50 Norman Ave, Brooklyn |
| Website | https://cibone-us.com/ https://okume.us/ |
| @cibone.brooklyn @okume.us | |
| Hours | 11am – 8pm every day |
| Price | $$$ – let’s just say things are priced for people who are willing to pay for quality, particularly on the Cibone side |
| Aesthetic | minimalist Japanese craft |
good to know
Go here for: your fancy dashi needs, and home inspiration
Don’t miss: the workshops and pop ups hosted in the space, check Instagram and the website for the latest
Amount of time to spend: anywhere from few minutes to an hour or so if you’re sitting down for a meal
When to come: honestly any time you’re in the area, it’s a nice place to swing by for a moment
Getting here: about a 5 minute walk from the Nassau G stop
Other things to note:
- Both Okume and Cibone have stores in Japan as well. Okume has a store in a remote resort in Mie Prefecture. Cibone has locations in Omotesando and Ginza in Tokyo.
- For those who aren’t in NYC or Japan, they also have online shops.
Last visited: February 2024
Last updated: February 2024
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