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Juban

Japanese Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant, and Sake Bar$$$$

Chelsea, New York

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Juban

7.9^/10

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Ranked #7 for sake in New York
"Buta Kimchi and the off-menu pork fried rice are the best."(7 Tips)
"Spicy shrimp with cod roe and spicy cucumber are awesome."(3 Tips)
"The Tako Wasa is delicious!"(3 Tips)
"Impressive sake and sochu menu too!"(3 Tips)

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will payMay 8, 2014
The bar tender here is awesome. Leave Tom a nice tip! Well worth it.
Anna CNovember 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Drinks are great, food is meh...try the izakaya royal cocktail, my new fave!
Simon Vozick-LevinsonApril 19, 2014
Get the soft shell crab karaage if you see it on the menu
Jeffrey TascarellaFebruary 10, 2010
Go to Izakaya Ten and stuff yourself silly with fried octopus. Get the shark fin for the hell of it. Sit at the bar and ask for a shochu tasting. Get hammered.
Mitchell ROctober 23, 2018
Been here 50+ times
Someone said this place is very quiet! It can get very loud when full
Joseph LinJune 5, 2013
The fish was really good! Yaki shio Saba.
MGIULIA PREZIOSOMARAMOTTIAugust 8, 2013
Amazing place- get lychee martini is the best !!
Robyn LahleinJanuary 30, 2011
Absolutely have the whole octopus, a crunchy scallop roll and save room for the green tea creme brulee.
Chantal Salomon-LeeFebruary 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Michio at the bar, half Brazilian half Japanese, is tops!
Spencer HowardMay 17, 2012
You HAVE to get the Chilean Sea Bass. Even if you're not in the mood!
Nima GardidehMay 22, 2016
They have popular Japanese whiskies. Selection is limited.
Amit PandyaDecember 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The fried oysters? Yes please! And split some 300ml bottles of sake with friends and you'll leave feeling fine...
Alan TachikawaAugust 28, 2014
Just FYI their menu is no where near comprehensive as the one online. The sake list was actually quite disappointing in terms of comparing what was online and what's actually here.
Zach KubinMarch 20, 2011
Order a bottle of sochu or sake and if you don't finish, they'll keep it in house for 3 months...kampai!
Marjorie CJanuary 13, 2013
Pricey hit or miss spot - was excited for the buta kimchee based on all the tips but was incredibly disappointed. Came burned as did 2 other dishes. Chilean sea bass was the only saving grace.
Susan DanzigerSeptember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the Lichee martini - best in NYC!
Sissi NieJanuary 30, 2016
Most incredible tuna tar tar
Albert WengerMay 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Have the Mori Set. Also the Black Cod.
Max HowellMarch 15, 2014
Try to squeeze yourself into a taller, narrower shape before you enter.
Hany LiOctober 17, 2016
Skewers and rice balls
S. FanSeptember 24, 2012
Don't worry to be overwhelmed by the sake menu. Just ask ;)
Jack MooreAugust 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Kimchi pork belly skillet!!
Foxxy BJune 11, 2018
Service is shockingly shallow & indifferent. However, come in expecting nothing & you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the sushi.
Albert WengerSeptember 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Have the Yaki Udon. Amazing!
Brian BenéSeptember 14, 2012
Great specials but they don't accept American Express.
JadeJune 14, 2015
Small plates, uni, sushi!
The Salup GroupNovember 4, 2010
Try a new premium Ginjo Sake, either Kikusui or the Bunraku. Book a for a Sake Tasting with colleagues.
Youri L. ChungOctober 5, 2012
and so is grilled shrimp with spicy cod roe!
Find. Eat. Drink.August 14, 2010
You can buy bottles of sake or shochu and they save the leftovers for your next visit.
George CiobanuFebruary 2, 2018
Home made tofu
TrevorJuly 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Exceptional blackened cod.
Ken AllardMay 25, 2011
Feels like I am back in Tokyo! (except for the exposed brick) I hope that the food is as good!
Angela ChungFebruary 13, 2016
Ginger martini 🍸!!!
Youri L. ChungOctober 5, 2012
stir fry beef is really good.
suzanne 🌶June 5, 2012
Perfect for casual late night outings.
Athena ChangMarch 31, 2011
Pork ramen is delicious. It is kind of small though.
AriZona Iced TeaFebruary 26, 2011
Enjoy the great music and food at this classic Japanese Izakaya.
Hillary ReinsbergSeptember 24, 2011
You will dream of the spicy cod shrimp.
Knut-Jørgen RishaugApril 18, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The sushi is great, but the seating policy is horrible
Anna CNovember 16, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Buta Kimchi is NOT good! Avoid and get the real thing in ktown.
Matt HantzFebruary 12, 2012
Definitely try the chicken meatballs.
Ken AllardMay 25, 2011
Ok, I like the place and will come back, but food does not=Tokyo, just good.
juliet schatzbergerJanuary 7, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The buta kimchee is amazing. Order it with rice to soak up the juices!
Tim SheyMarch 4, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Order the spicy cucumber. I was coming here for three years before I thought to do that.
Jordan KongJuly 27, 2011
Draft Kirin for 5$. Delicious!
Jim CoalwellJuly 29, 2012
They don't take Amex, which is ok.. But I don't understand why there is an Amex special available to unlock at the restaurant. Dodgy.
Jannica RobertsonMarch 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Do not miss out on the buta kimchi.
m maMay 3, 2012
Try the shark cartilage
Joel BinnApril 15, 2012
Make sure you get what you ordered - very disappointed that we ordered Krispy Flounder and 40 minutes later I asked where it was and they said it was just sold out - poor service
The Salup GroupJuly 21, 2010
Order the spicy tuna roll or chicken teriyaki

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