Sakaya
Food and Beverage Retail and Liquor Store
East Village, New York
"Best go-to spot for sake shopping in New York."(2 Tips)
"amazing birthday sake per Hiroko"(3 Tips)
"Well-curated selection of Sake."(2 Tips)
"knowledgeable owner"(2 Tips)
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Ian GeeApril 27, 2017Really unique selection selected by the owner. Nice person, more than happy to tell you all about each bottle. Priced at all levels so you can find something for most occasions.
New York HabitatDecember 14, 2011All sake lovers welcome, whether novice or experienced. The owners are so sweet and knowledgable, you can just tell they love what they do. Stop in for a free tasting some time.- Ernesto GutierrezSeptember 6, 2021Best described as a shrine to sake. Boutique store with a great sake selection and knowledgeable owner to recommend your next sake flight of bottles.
- Ina LiMarch 15, 2016Best go-to spot for sake shopping in New York. Great tasting events on Saturdays
Mike O'DeaOctober 27, 2011a wonderful selection of sake and I believe the only sake shop in the city. the owners are husband wife and very keen on assuring you are steered in the right direction.- Rick and Hiroko are deep experts in all things sake, bought an amazing birthday sake per Hiroko, great service and excellent selection of over 150 different sakes!!
Alex GuevaraDecember 30, 2012What a great selection of premium sake! Don't be shy to ask Hiroko any questions. She's super friendly!
ShopikonSeptember 21, 2011Don't worry about all the things you never knew about sake - he owners of Sakaya are just lovely and will get you up to speed. Kanpai!
Chocolate and IJanuary 23, 2010Sakaya and Bond Street Chocolates present: What Would The Gods Say? - Pairing of chocolate and sake! Check it out during Chocolate & I, New York - Feb, 8th Read more
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NYC's first sake shop, specializing in premium sake.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- Noon–8:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–7:00 PM
(212) 505-7253
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