Honey Badger | Fine Dining Restaurant

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67 Fenimore St, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA
Added by Jopie, at 20 August 2021

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• Rose Sutherland

  29 October 2022

  The menu was amazing! Such a unique experience getting foraged foods and cocktails I have never had before! Amazing location and certainly the best restaurant in Brooklyn right now! Junayd was accommodating and even took a shot with me

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• Trystan Angel Reese

  25 June 2022

  There are not enough superlatives in the world to describe how exquisite this meal was. We’re vegetarian (we let them know ahead of time), and the restaurant went out of their way to prepare a meal that rivaled that of our omnivorous table mates. The care with which the food is prepared— the passion with which it was presented— the detailed explanations of each dish… superb. We’ve never had a meal so unique, beautiful, and tasty before, and likely never will again. Five stars, five stars, five stars!!!

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• Michael Plunkett

  23 February 2022

  One of the tastiest and definitely most thought provoking meals I've ever had. The flower blew our minds and the ramp kimchi mussels packed an incredible umami punch. Best of all though was Fiola, our tour guide through this hidden world of flavor and care. She is radiant with passion and love for the food their tiny kitchen prepares. I recommend doing the drink pairing.

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• Jesse Vogel

  22 October 2021

  This was a truly unforgettable meal, and I could not recommend it more! Frankly, it was probably the best meal we've ever had. The whole experience was so special and I can't think of anywhere else in the world you could have a meal like this.
  
  Within minutes of sitting down Junayd and Fjolla felt like old friends. They made us feel so welcome. With each dish they brought us we heard stories of how the food was gathered and prepared. They were responsive and friendly towards the many questions we asked.
  
  We had a total of 11 courses and 4 drink pairings, each of which presented us with ingredients, flavors, and experiences we had never had before. From hickory smoked acorn cheese to lobster of the woods, all of the dishes were incredibly seasonal. You could tell that great care and consideration was put into crafting each one.
  
  I highly recommend making a reservation here. For some folks the price may be too high, but I encourage you to give it a try for a special occasion. Bring someone you really care about and you won't regret the experience.
  
  Thank you again Junayd and Fjolla! We'll be back as soon as we can

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• Tommy Mike

  27 August 2021

  Amidst the backdrop of Hurricane Henri, our group of five were blown away, not by the wind and rain, but by the incredible experience we had at Honey Badger (HB). We had our own quaint outdoor chalet complete with music, fan, air purifier, plexiglass windows and tree branches weaved into the ceiling that miraculously kept us dry despite the record breaking deluge outside our little sanctuary.
  
  I arrived without reading reviews or descriptions of the cuisine. I was only told Brooklyn and “wild-to-table” so I was intrigued, yet a bit wary. If your expectations are set for large portions or a formal Michelin-star experience, then HB may not be your jam. I’ve enjoyed many meals at those restaurants, but they are like the symphony of fine dining, whereas HB has the flare and improvisation of a jazz performance - both are amazing in their own way.
  
  Husband and wife team Junayd Juman and Fjolla Sheholli immediately set the tone with their warmth, enthusiasm, knowledge and what they described as a palate “opener.” The spilanthes flower bud had us all wondering what could possibly come next as our salivary glands kicked into overdrive. The sensation was so novel that I delayed eating the other parts of the amuse-bouche to let the party in my mouth continue for a few minutes longer.
  
  We were delighted by what seemed like a torrent of a dozen different courses that included Montauk oysters underneath a glass dome filled with juniper smoke that filled our cabin parklet with a lovely aroma when unveiled. We also had acorn cheese with wild berries, cucumbers and olive oil made by Fjolla’s family, seaweed taco, scallop carpaccio underneath squash blossom, truffle with mushroom, squid, sea bass, egg from traveling chickens and many other unique and wild ingredients combined in a bold, yet delightful way. The pace was never too slow and at times, it was the opposite as several courses were presented in unison. My description doesn’t do the cuisine justice as my mind was racing to keep up with the flurry of new items we were introduced to. Even with a menu, it would be impossible for me to fully appreciate the thought and creativity weaved into every dish.
  
  HB has built a loyal network of local foragers and fisherman who drop off their discoveries to create daily surprises that are then deftly prepared at HB. This is where Fjolla’s childhood in Kosovo, Junayd’s Trinidadian heritage, their exposure to Italian, French and Asian cuisine, their expanding knowledge of techniques and recipes forgotten or lost over the generations are all combined with wild ingredients, some of which are preserved and stored at HB, to create a truly inspired and memorable dining experience.
  
  Somehow Fjolla & Junayd found plenty of time to talk with us despite being a team of 3!?! at the restaurant. I can’t forget their daughter Nina who played DJ for the night. They regaled us with their love of the virtues and health benefits of wild ingredients, as well their efforts to support their local Brooklyn community - they rallied neighbors and farmers to prepare meals for 60+ elderly members of the community that were literally starving during the depths of the pandemic.
  
  What an incredible team who are innovating, and yet humble as they are constantly learning about the infinite treasures nature offers. They also maintain a boundless optimism and energy despite the pandemic headwinds that no doubt have impacted them as well, but they somehow turn it all into a positive. If it hasn’t happened already, it’s only a matter of time before New Yorkers, and people in the US and abroad, are clamoring to experience the magic and movement Fjolla and Junayd are creating at Honey Badger that leaves a positive impression that lasts far beyond the few hours spent at the restaurant.
  
  Everything about HB is special. I can’t wait to return to support this under the radar gem. As if on cue at the end of our experience, two mushrooms opened up just outside our parklet, although I’m not sure they were the edible type ; ) Oh, the wonders of nature!

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