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Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Turtle Bay, New York
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"... 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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ChenyuJanuary 9, 2013Try 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 )
Princess Abigail BacaniJanuary 23, 2013A Japanese izakaya tucked inside a Midtown office building. There are more than 200 different kinds of sake available at this highly authentic subterranean Japanese bar.
Kitt HodJuly 16, 2018Reservations recommended, the lunch tasting menu is incredible, have with the sake flight for a perfect lunch!
Sinalco StephApril 4, 2014Excellent japanese restaurant. You simply HAVE to try the amazing Uzaku (hmm... Eels...) and the great hot Udons!
Jessica AprilJanuary 19, 2012Hot udon is fresh and delicious. Chicken meatballs and tempora vegetables are also great. Egg custard is strange as is the cold udon. Don't recommend either.
Untapped CitiesNovember 12, 2015You need to be in the know because its entrance is located in the basement of a nondescript Midtown office building, past the security desk and through a pristine white lobby. Read more
Try the Spicy Miso - Spicy Miso Soup with Pork. A great variation to a classic. Hope it stays on the menu! #miso #soup
Kate FurmanFebruary 17, 2015Their donburi bowls are pretty good. And they have a lot of sake options.
Roger SchonfeldAugust 20, 2014Wonderful dark underground space that comes completely unexpected. More a sake bar and Japanese restaurant than a sushi joint.
Calvin MultanenJanuary 16, 2015Delicious Japanese food. All of the ingredients taste very fresh and it's pretty reasonably priced, especially for lunch
Garima KapoorMay 12, 2015The fried chicken is delicious and they are really friendly and knowledgable when it comes to sake recommendations
SwigNovember 24, 2014Great sake selection with very knowledgable workers. They very kindly will help you order the right sake for you. Remember to Swig your drink.
GaryApril 16, 2013While Sakagura is renowned for their sake, the highlight is actually their great izakaya-style food. It's all really good.
$11.50 limited daily specials 8/5-8/30/13. If you get there earlier-before 12pm- to grab one! *Changes monthly.
- The Corcoran GroupAugust 29, 2011Take a lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course – there are limitless possibilities. Have fun and make it a three sake lunch too!
Louis VuittonAugust 9, 2011After walking into this basement eatery one Louis Vuitton Friend of the House swears she’s in Japan. She loves the sake selection. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more
Konstantin TsybulkoJanuary 23, 2016Wonderful salmon don! Beautiful presentation and brilliant taste. Very authentic spot
TiffanyAugust 31, 2015Underground restaurant and bar with amazing sashimi! Try the agedashi tofu as well- Joe DMarch 2, 2016The Sakagura lunch tasting course will get you a taste of everything on the fuller menu.
David DunhillJanuary 11, 2016This place consistently serves some of the subtle at, most sophisticated food in NYC. An absolute gem.
michael yangJune 10, 2012Pork belly, chicken meatball, soba, and all forms of tofu are great. Am a big fan of the chocolate souffle too.
PandaBelle chicAGoJune 24, 2010Since trying the black sesame creme brulee my 1st trip to Sakagura Memorial Day weekend '09, each trip back to NYC (in Sept '09 & May '10), I make sure I have reservations in advance just to eat it!
Jackie ChoDecember 8, 2011Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
Alice M. HuynhSeptember 13, 2014Awesome sashimi! Definitely worth the money, also try the squid in squid liver ink!- NEW $11.50 limited daily specials menu 11:30-12pm from 5/6-5/31/13. *Changes monthly.
Michael TiffanyAugust 25, 2017Order fresh namazake if they have some in stock, particularly if you're visiting in the spring.
Annabel LeeOctober 14, 2012DESSERT **** Chocolate souflet w/vanilla ice cream & raspberry sauce....black sesame creme brulee w/black sesame ice cream
Liz DellAugust 31, 2014Hidden gem! Authentic food, nice sake bar next door with excellent selection.
Jeffrey KaoFebruary 19, 2016Hidden spot tucked away in a large office building. Lunch sets are great.
EatocracyJune 10, 2010A taste of Tokyo is hidden in the basement of a Midtown East office building -- your friends will be impressed you found this place. Go for lunch and sake -- their platters are a multi-course steal.
y contentNovember 28, 2011Best small dishes ever. I make it a point to come here whenever I'm in NYC. Great sake collection, delicious food.
I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing yumm
Christopher PepeApril 6, 2014The salmon roe rice balls... and the beef shoulder if they have it. Both are excellent.
So excited that I found this place. Every dish was amazing (faves were pork ribs, shrimp rolls, crispy rice balls, fatty tuna) and the desserts are so unique!- I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing
Ms TrinhApril 2, 2014Luxury sake set is deliciously smooth. Best agadeshi tofu around, great ambiance.
Eduardo DiazMay 8, 2013The lunch specials change every so often, so make sure to check often- best Japanese food in this area!
ドーラMarch 7, 2011They serve great sushi and sashimi. Just tell the chef, "Omakase ," and he won't get you wrong. I like the bar as a sit-down spot for after-work sake.
Do Hee JeongJune 10, 2015Went for lunch (great lunch specials) and everything was excellent. just go.
Jason CookMay 20, 2012Plenty of exciting stuff on the menu, but the little side dish I can't do without is the eggplant with 3 kinds of miso. Tastiness.- PandaBelle chicAGoJune 24, 2010Saikoro Steak ... Diced Steak Sauteed with Olive Oil Flavored with Grated Onion and Soy Sauce ... DO NOT judge this dish by its looks - it will surprise you! It was so tasty!
- Everything we ordered was good. Definitely get the uni, fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!
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Sakagura was founded in 1996 and has become one of the top sake bars in the United States, attracting countless sake lovers. When you visit our unique location in the basement of a Midtown East office building, you’ll understand why we have earned the nickname “hidden jewel.”
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
(212) 953-7253
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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