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Sakagura

Sakagura

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Turtle Bay, New York
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    Ranked #3 for sake bars in New York
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    The folks at The Wall Street Journal and New York Habitat like this place. Would you agree?
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    Lauren S.
    "... fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!"(7 Tips)
    Dina
    "Great, authentic Japanese food."(7 Tips)
    PureWow
    "down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll"(5 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course"(4 Tips)
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  • Herman Y.heart icon on user image
    Herman YungOctober 19, 2019
    Soba is great!
  • Cécileheart icon on user image
    CécileMay 16, 2015
    Amazing. My 2015 favorite so far.
  • Angela W.
    Angela WangelaJune 7, 2010
    Everything is exquisite here, but try to save room for dessert; I especially like the chocolate soufflé.
  • Carol
    CarolAugust 26, 2012
    Basement gem with an impressively long list of sake
  • Elaine H.
    Elaine HeJune 14, 2014
    Very authentic Japanese Saki bar!
  • Abad M.heart icon on user image
    Abad MianAugust 8, 2014
    Lunch tasting menu is a great value.
  • Kimberely C.
    Kimberely ChengAugust 21, 2013
    Ice cream with soy sauce. Do it.
  • Lisa C.
    Lisa COctober 11, 2011
    Beautiful lunch specials for around $20. Great atmosphere.
  • yusi x.heart icon on user image
    yusi xieJuly 7, 2014
    One of the favorite Japanese restaurants!
  • Matt K.heart icon on user image
    Matt KammeraitJanuary 17, 2013
    Natto. Amazing. Warning - acquired taste.
  • P. D.heart icon on user image
    P. D.May 24, 2019
    Graduate level New York finds.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SeanOctober 11, 2022
    Izakaya type dishes
  • Ariel B.
    Ariel BirdoffFebruary 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food, great service, great place. The miso soup is delicious.
  • JM C.
    JM ChilgrenJuly 11, 2010
    Awesome. Try everything you can! Definitely save room for dessert...souffle is amazing.
  • Haeji O.heart icon on user image
    Haeji OhJuly 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Japanese eggplant. So good.
  • Steph S.heart icon on user image
    Steph SchneiderOctober 31, 2017
    It's in a corporate building. Business lunch.
  • Harish H.heart icon on user image
    Harish HoonJanuary 29, 2015
    Enjoyed the food more than the sake!
  • Benjamin R.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin RybergJuly 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Unmissable uni.
  • Chris W.
    Chris WongApril 23, 2012
    Best Uni Soba I've had so far.
  • Tina Y.
    Tina YauMarch 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The best sake bar in New York!
  • Gregory W.
    Gregory WattsMay 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    The lunch tasting course is great.
  • April Kate 🍴
    April Kate 🍴November 2, 2014
    Amaaaaaazing sashimi. Don't get noodles.
  • Christina R.
    Christina RheeOctober 8, 2018
    Just sake is good. The food is not that great. Sashimi is not fresh enough! Only today's special was. But, still not worth $60 for sashimi.
  • Zoo Y.heart icon on user image
    Zoo YorkerAugust 6, 2015
    sea urchin, sashimi, sake
  • Carlisle Y.
    Carlisle YoungApril 3, 2011
    best sake restaurant, food and staff are amazing as well
  • F-Factor N.
    F-Factor NutritionOctober 17, 2012
    Very authentic sushi, love!
  • Alex S.
    Alex SongAugust 25, 2017
    everything was salty AF. what happened.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
    Check out Sakagura as seen on No Reservations Read more
  • Emmett D.heart icon on user image
    Emmett DziezaJuly 3, 2013
    Get the uni cold soba.
  • Jen L.
    Jen LeeMay 13, 2009
    Order the Ebi Shinjo, Saikoro Steak, and Black Sesame Cream Brulee. Don't forget to take home some homemade truffles.
  • Timothy C.
    Timothy CareyDecember 2, 2009
    Make sure to make reservations for dinner. Hard to find since it is in a basement, but worth the trip.
  • Kat L.
    Kat LAugust 19, 2011
    Soba is good but unremarkable. Get a combo set with sashimi.
  • Gastromaniac G.
    Gastromaniac GastromaniacMarch 30, 2010
    Try some of their sake selection. Delicious. Chiquen karaage is amazing here.
  • Jason F.
    Jason FeirmanJuly 23, 2014
    hidden restaurants
  • Caroline C.heart icon on user image
    Caroline ChungNovember 29, 2015
    Japanese craft beer
  • rebecca l.
    rebecca liebApril 22, 2011
    the food is great - and the toilet is japanese!
  • Sparkie
    SparkieSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The fried chicken is a must have!
  • Özge K.heart icon on user image
    Özge K.UJune 20, 2015
    Wonderful !
  • Mike H.
    Mike HawkinsMarch 1, 2012
    The black cod is amazing.
  • Nat T.heart icon on user image
    Nat TDecember 29, 2012
    Try everything!
  • Veronica P.
    Veronica PicciafuocoJuly 11, 2011
    authentic japanese restaurant, pretty quiet too Read more
  • Charleyheart icon on user image
    CharleyOctober 7, 2014
    Ten Don & seaweed salad!
  • Romain D.
    Romain DardourJanuary 20, 2011
    One of The best sake sélection in The city
  • Peiyu L.
    Peiyu LiuMarch 22, 2011
    Very good Japanese food with reasonable price.
  • Shirley L.
    Shirley LoMay 30, 2010
    Love their sake selection with secret dating venue ambience.
  • Robert G.heart icon on user image
    Robert GarrisonJune 30, 2022
    Fried Chicken
  • 🌟Bex S.
    🌟Bex SchwartzFebruary 2, 2013
    They have magical toilets.
  • Justin M.
    Justin MNovember 30, 2012
    Good salmon roe !
  • Morgan E.
    Morgan EvansAugust 18, 2011
    Have a glass of Kikusui and the medium fatty tuna
  • Melissa F.
    Melissa FooJune 17, 2012
    Try the Fluke
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Sakagura
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
New York, NY 10017
United States
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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.”
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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
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(212) 953-7253
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
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Yes
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Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Full Bar
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