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Sakagura

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Turtle Bay, New York

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Sakagura

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Ranked #3 for sake bars in New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Serious Eats recommend this place
"... fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!"(7 Tips)
"Great, authentic Japanese food."(7 Tips)
"down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll"(5 Tips)
"lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course"(4 Tips)

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Mark KupasrimonkolMarch 23, 2015
Great date spot. Great food. Finish the meal with uni soba. Eat it lady and the tramp-style and marry that girl. (Cc: my wife). Unrelated, the sake barrel bathrooms have awesome Japanese toilets.
Untapped CitiesJanuary 18, 2018
This hidden gem can be found in basement of a Midtown office building. Their extensive list of 200+ imported sakes (categorized by region) offers guests a modest taste of traditional Japanese cuisine. Read more
PureWowAugust 4, 2016
Go down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll enter a top Japanese spot, featuring some of the best sake in the city. Try the lunch tasting course to sample a little of everything. Read more
ZenFoodsterJanuary 10, 2014
Been here 25+ times
My new $11.50 lunch special faves w/ a side of hot or cold soba & pickles: Kaki Fry Don (fried oysters & tar-tar sauce w/ cabbage over rice) & Tataki Don (scrambled egg & minced chicken over rice)
Marc SchneebergerApril 14, 2019
Everything. From the sake, to the environment to the food. Specially if you are a uni addict get the unisoba. Best cold unisoba in the city by far!
Marc SchneebergerDecember 23, 2018
If you have in your mind to eat izakaya and drink amazing sakes at a very decent price do not think it twice, this is the place to be. Unisoba is a must!
Morgan McKeeFebruary 20, 2018
Asian tapas with a reasonable price tag in a divey place. Sake program is great, and you can go for a taster if you’re a sake newb. Grilled squid, pork belly and any noodle dish are musts.
Elizabeth BursteinAugust 31, 2022
Amazing authentic japanese. Delicious cloud sake 14, toro, uni, miso cod, and tofu. Black sesame and yuzo mochi. Expensive but good!
Renaud #July 24, 2017
Skip the appetizers, order some grilled meats or black cod, and sake. We enjoyed the Miyazaki beef cooked on hot stone 👍🏻
Kyulee SeoSeptember 26, 2016
You must get there early to have a chance for their specials, and don't skip out on their girly cocktails!! They are really special and yummy!!!
Brian StraussFebruary 4, 2019
Good luck finding the place. Amazing and affordable sake menu. Food menu is delicious Japanese tapas but all over the place price wise. Skip the stone cooked beef, indulge in noodles and sashimi.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
This "hidden in the office basement" restaurant serves an excellent array of sake and spirits, as well as Japanese bites. The buta kakuni (pork belly) and chicken karaage are standout plates.
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 8, 2022
Great sake selection to pair up with some good food. The Japanese village ambiance certainly adds to the charm of the place. My only gripe was the emperor tea flan dessert
KateDecember 28, 2023
Came for lunch - had the half udon, chawan mushi, and hamachi sashimi. All were delicious and would love to come again soon!
Sung HwangFebruary 14, 2016
Never failed to please. Authentic hidden gem found 5 years ago and still a regular. Must get onsen tamago (for uni lovers), hirame ponzu, gyusuji miso nikomi among many dishes you can get.
ZenFoodsterOctober 23, 2013
Been here 25+ times
If ur in a hurry, Sakagura's "Kiosk"-lobby level-sells their signatures in bentos & bowls for less: grilled cod w/ asstd veggies; mixed veggie curry w/ beef; soba salad; chirashi; rice balls, etc.
Jonathan SnookJuly 16, 2018
Had the lunch tasting menu with sake pairing. Wonderfully tasty sake. Sashimi, soba, tempura was fantastic. Could've skipped the beef. Black sesame ice cream was perfect.
Ina LiDecember 8, 2016
Chill, delicious Izakaya spot with great selection of drinks and small plates. Three people for food and drink ended up $260
Mike the ElderJanuary 2, 2019
One of the beat izakayas in the city. If you’re into Sake you’re in for a ride. Friendly service in a room that takes you back to Japan. Food is yummy. Kampai!
Eric TashDecember 14, 2014
Come with a group. It's akin to Japanese tapas so the plates are small. Everything we ordered was superb and I highly recommend getting a bottle of saki for the table!
Roula HannaSeptember 25, 2016
Ah-mazing food....had many plates including the wagyu beef hot stone, the fluke sashimi which were delicious. Try the drop sake tasting.
Geoff KimJanuary 15, 2012
Mid 2.7: If you like Izakaya style Sake bars, then this is probably the best place in NY. It's a bit hard to find though as you have to walk through an office building to get there, but it's worth it! Read more
ChenyuDecember 28, 2012
Love the coffee jelly - great dessert for those who prefer less sweet desser. Black sesame brûlée is a must-have!
AmateurConciergeOctober 3, 2015
Like being transported to Tokyo at this hidden gem. The taro and vegetable tempura and egg custard with shrimp and chicken were highlights.
Jesse AngelinoJanuary 15, 2015
Gem in the city.Food is out of this world.Fun drinks available with top notch service.And the best in Japanese desserts to date.Really fun to try and find too!😍
ZenFoodsterSeptember 22, 2014
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 9/2-10/3/14. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
Mary PhamAugust 27, 2014
Come for lunch if possible. Great food and affordable prices! Otherwise dinner is always great, too (just much more $$$$). Onsen tamago is a must for you umami lovers.
DinaApril 24, 2014
A secret restaurant hidden inside the basement of an office building. Great, authentic Japanese food. Everything is delicious. Extensive sake list. Reservations essential.
ZenFoodsterMarch 12, 2014
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 3/3-3/28/14. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
Hannah HanNovember 19, 2014
Seems like the chef changed since 2-3 yrs ago, the food definitely tasted different although still decent. Daikon salad, onsen tamago, kakuni, black sesame creme brulee are my all time faves.
ninaSeptember 7, 2012
This charming izakaya is hidden in the basement of an office building. Dinner is great, order anything! And save room for black sesame creme brulee.
ZenFoodsterApril 21, 2014
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 4/7-5/2/14. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm). Enjoy! =)
R KMay 12, 2014
Walking into Sakagura, hidden deep in the basement of a midtown office building, is like walking into a dream. The food is unbelievable: try everything, drink liberally, and stay late.
Haneen 💍December 4, 2018
Nice hide-away japanese restaurant. Very nice hosts and great service. Food is Tapas style! Eggplant with three types of Miso 🤤🤤
ZenFoodsterDecember 31, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 1/6-1/31/14. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
ZenFoodsterNovember 8, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 11/4-11/29/13. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
ZenFoodsterSeptember 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 9/3-9/27/13. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
ZenFoodsterJuly 9, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 7/1-8/02/13. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy!;)
Lillian CheungMarch 12, 2015
All around really solid Japanese food 👌🇯🇵 love the black sesame creme brûlée and chocolate soufflé desserts, but the soy sauce ice cream is kinda weird
Chloe MaDecember 4, 2013
This hidden restaurant is one of the most authentic Japanese food in the city! Get the seaweed salad, Gyutan Yawaraka Ni (beef tongue) and sea salt chocolate sorbet!
ZenFoodsterJanuary 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 M-F lunch specials (1/4-2/1/13. *Changes monthly). They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy!;)
Mihnea MiculescuMay 3, 2011
Step 1: order sake (just ask the waiter to recommend something). Step 2: Definitely get some Stewed Diced Pork. Step 3: For desert, go for the Black Sesame Creme Brulee. Step 4: Now you can die happy.
Amy RobertsonMarch 21, 2016
Enter through the office building. Walk past the front desk and take stairway F downstairs. Hidden and worth the journey
Shelley ChenOctober 17, 2014
So many types of sake, good food too! It's downstairs in an office building but it's not hard to find.
Alice AlyssJuly 18, 2015
Nice food nice environment. The beef stew is the best, each chunk of beef is packed with flavour.
Sandra LloydAugust 20, 2010
Great for lunch. Great for dinner. Great desserts. Really fresh, good quality food. Best lunch deal around. This is one of my favorite restaurants, hands down.
The Wall Street JournalJune 16, 2010
Try one of the daily lunch specials, which are made in limited quantities of 30 orders or less. Diners with room for dessert may want black sesame crème brulee or coffee Jell-O. Read more
New York HabitatDecember 2, 2011
Amazing sake selection and the authentic food is great for a quick, casual lunch. We recommend the onsen tomago, sakagura special, and black sesame ice cream.
Claude HarrisonSeptember 6, 2014
Get a real NYC experience. Back of the building, down industrial looking steps, past the eerily lit janitor's closet... yeah, that's it. Sakagura. Not a sushi bar. Izakaya; and it is phenomenal.
ChenyuJanuary 9, 2013
Try the Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg Custard)/ Dried Scallop/ Mushroom/ Ginko Nut/ Shrimp/ Chive - This warm soup is a must-try ( if you don't have seafood allergy )

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