Sakamai
(Now Closed)Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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debzJanuary 6, 2013You MUST order the eggs on eggs on eggs - uni and white sturgeon caviar on a bed of scrambled eggs. One of the best things I've ever eaten. The steak for 2 is also delicious.
Lori LuoAugust 11, 2014A wide array of drink options and stellar small plates can be found in an intimate atmosphere. Order the Egg on Egg on Egg, the Foie Gras Chawanmushi, and the Secreto Iberico Pork.
The Egg on Egg on Egg is an obvious must, but also try the ramen with bone marrow and uni!
Finally made it. Loved this place! My must eats: Torched Uni Crostini, Foie Gras Chawanmushi, Beef Tartare w Bone Marrow, Pork Bun & of course Egg on Egg on Egg, just get it trust me!
Erica ChoiMarch 15, 2014Uni crostini, pork buns, egg on egg on egg, miso cod—all absolutely perfect. The 'Canary' drink is a delicious piña colada with a twist.
Ashley ChanApril 23, 2017Very intriguing and creative menu with a focus on uni and bone marrow. The dishes don't taste as special as they sound, but the uni mazemen and yaki burrata are worth getting. Food comes quickly.
SarahMarch 2, 2014The egg on egg on egg lives up to its hype despite the woefully small portion. Uni crostini was a close second. And the Kanaria cocktail- I could have subsisted off a pitcher of that alone. SO GOOD!
Hannah HanNovember 12, 2014Egg on egg on egg, what a party in your mouth! Uni crostini and kakuni were very flavorful, melts in your mouth. Chicken nanban was not special. Don't skip the black sesame creme brulee!!
Sofia FigueroaJuly 8, 2017Tasting menu has tons of variety. Pair with a carafe of summer snow sake, get beef tartare also if you're very hungry
Talia FisherOctober 17, 2015First Bloody Mary in the city that I can actually enjoy (and I love bloodys). The green tea soba noodle dish was the unexpectent hit. Loved the Arctic char ceviche and black sesame creme brûlée also!
Steven YApril 5, 2014Egg on egg on egg is where it's at; the lobster croquette, southern friend chicken confit and truffle rice pot are solid as well
Nicole ShwirtzMarch 30, 2014Each decadent bite of the Egg on Egg on Egg makes you feel like you want to eat one every night & go for another round in the morning. Read more about my quest for uni dishes at
Caroline SchulweisFebruary 6, 2015Really liked the featured sake. Uni tostada, egg on egg on egg, and the grilled octopus were all delicious.
Monday LisaJune 9, 2015Start with an Ento cocktail and the uni crostini. Next, the seasonal vegetables (what is in this delicious drizzle?). End it all with the amazing mazemen. And a good night was had by all!
Jessica KFebruary 6, 2014Egg on egg on egg and lychee martini. Great service from bartender. Good atmosphere. I'm definitely returning here!
Kelsey✨March 24, 2018Good for groups! Order a handful of thing of the menu to share. The octopus, mussels and wagyu hand roll are all really yummy
WEI WEIFebruary 9, 2016The tasting menu is not of large portion but so good! After finishing the last dessert, I feel if they served me the whole tasting menu again I would finish all in 10 minutes.
Ada ChanNovember 9, 2014Definitely get the egg on egg - you won't regret it (size IS a bit small though). The beef tartare is pretty yum too.
Sam HJuly 9, 2015Amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Great for date night. Egg on egg on egg and the ahi were my favorites.
AnyaMarch 7, 2016Cozy place, however when we got there they were out of many dishes! But overall was pretty good food! Try their Gelato,it's worth it !
Amy WangFebruary 13, 2015Egg on egg on egg!! And miso black cod! And the black sesame desert。have to drink their sake too!!
Ernesto GutierrezJanuary 12, 2019Small delicious plates. All the steaks were divine. Try the egg on egg on egg, wagyu beef and uni roll, filet mignon, pork steak
Igor LevitSeptember 14, 2014Egg on Egg on Egg totally lived up to the hype. Food very good overall, and a terrific selection of sake.
Hannah CastilloFebruary 24, 2018If you’re a party of 2 and looking for something a little more cozy, ask to sit in the back it’s quiet and has a fire place.
Matty UngerApril 14, 2014We came here the night we got engaged. We had a group of 15 people made up of family and friends. They put us up in the private group room for no extra charge. Take advantage of this!
Beautiful cozy Japanese restaurant hidden on the LES with amazing food, cocktails, sake selection and service
Serious EatsMarch 26, 2013A long and interesting sake menu with craft cocktails and smart, intricate small plates far beyond usual bar grub.
J RoJanuary 7, 2013pass on the fried chicken. get the egg trio and 35 day aged steak. share everything and sit in the back next to the fireplace to impress your date :)
Mark Chu-CarrollJanuary 6, 2016My favorite restaurant in NYC. The tsukune (chicken meatballs) are the best you'll ever taste.
KatApril 25, 2013The "Canary" cocktail is a delicious take on a piña colada - so good that I had to order two! Great Japanese beer selection, also.
Sarah Judd WelchFebruary 22, 2013Pork belly buns, sea bass w/ bok choy and mushrooms, and black peppercorn ice cream. And, obviously, the egg on egg on egg.
DanwenJune 29, 2015There's nothing in here that isn't delicious. Plus the whiskey glass is fall proof.
- Sahil KathawalaOctober 6, 2015Amazing food, try the chicken nanban and spicy tuna roll. Cool ambiance too
R DMarch 5, 2014Come on Tuesdays and try the shochu! Limited happy hour Tuesdays from 7-9 with shochu master Stephen Lyman
Tian XieFebruary 10, 2014Order the ento smoke cocktail. It has a truly distinct smell and there's else like it.
blukidJuly 26, 2013Nice lounge atmosphere with a good selection of Sake along with well crafted cocktails.
Corey RobinsApril 12, 2013The egg on egg on egg is crazy decadent. And they will overpour your sake on purpose...ask them about it
Sunny LeeJanuary 16, 2013Must order: Akane (cocktail), uni crostini, chawan mushi!!!! #deliciousness
Ben RAugust 9, 2014Better for snacks and a drink than it is for dinner. Tsukune, madai sashimi. Canary cocktail. Avoid the "smoke" drink.
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SakaMai is New York City's first dedicated saké lounge, celebrating traditional Japanese beverages in the modern Lower East Side.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(646) 590-0684
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 6.9
"This place is where great sake selections and authentic Japanese bar snacks have met. Raw octopus-wasabi goes well with sake, and the fried chicken matches perfect with beer."
dawn.in.newyork - 6.4
"Nice chill spot. Good sake selection and tasty snacks. Try the baked oysters and chicken fried rice. Stay clear of the rock shrimp (too bland)"
Jeff Solomon - 8.9
"Great underground sake bar. The wasabi dumplings are spicy but delicious."
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