Sake Bar Decibel
Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The sake at Sake Bar Decibel is a can't miss
"Cozy sake bar with a cool atmosphere and a wide selections of sake!"(14 Tips)
"Great sake selection and cool grungy atmosphere"(10 Tips)
"Great underground sake bar."(7 Tips)
"real Japanese bar food"(6 Tips)
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Marie PorrasOctober 30, 2016Just come in even if it's to check the cool atmosphere. Feels like another world.
Tanu CJuly 28, 2013It's a tiny underground place; I expected it to be bigger. But it was really cute, and the bartender's recommendation for sake was perfect for us.
Michael S.December 22, 2022Sake selection is great, dumplings are delicious and ambiance makes it a must visit
Drink some of the best sake in town, wolf down their delicious udon, and scribble your name in Sharpie on the wall!
Marie La RueSeptember 28, 2019Extensive sake selection. Food is moderately cheap. Good date spot. Service a bit spotty.
Manda ShettletonFebruary 13, 2012A favorite haunt of mine for a low key evening. They had these terrific wasabi puffs maybe a yr ago that disappeared from the menu. Lychee martinis are nice!
Showtime NetworkJune 3, 2011Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
Juliana ArdilaDecember 16, 2015Get this sake from the specials. I love the atmosphere. Good but small okonomayaki.
AmateurConciergeMarch 28, 2015Feels like you stumbled into a sake watering hole straight out of Tokyo. Of the Golden Gai variety
Nir BanchikJune 25, 2018Small underground place with a lot of character and amazing selection of sake. Just grate!
COOLHAUSJuly 15, 2012One of NY's coolest hidden gems, this is the site of many COOLHAUS staff happy hours! But get here early, seats can fill up quick!
Kt LacasseMay 18, 2015Most authentic Japanese restaurant I've been to in the US. Reminds me of a hidden Shibuya sake bar.
Nao MizJanuary 13, 2012Dark, cozy and delicious. If you like this place, you'd probably like Sakagura and Robataya.
Alex RainertMarch 30, 2012The sign might say "Sake Bar" but they're rocking Yamazaki and Hibiki 12yr so come get your whiskey on.
Julie T.May 31, 2018The food was what amazed me the most, and the place itself - it felt like being in Japan.
Jo FoodFebruary 11, 2016Nice Japanese snacks. Cool atmosphere. This place feels like a bit of young Tokyo brought to NYC.
CharlottesFebruary 18, 2018Tokyo flashback in the heart in NYC. Take me back. Take me on. I’ll be gone.
Akanksha ChauhanSeptember 26, 2018Really grungy and nice. Ideal pre-game spot. Makes you wanna get out on town.
Christine StawitzDecember 26, 2014Sake is amazing. This is a great place to head at the end of the night to chat with good friends!
Anthony PopeoFebruary 20, 2015Hole-in-the-wall basement place. Cozy bar with a discrete eating area back around the corner.
Mike SilberFebruary 27, 2015I feel like I've been transported to Tokyo every time I step in here. Come for the sake, stay for the food!
Great bar snacks, smooth sake, and the nightly soundtrack is dope.
ty mojicaJuly 11, 2010excellent and extensive selection of sake. atmosphere and lighting are wonderful. i went with one person and the wait wasn't long. i went with 3 another night and it was too long and had to leave.
Sami RJuly 8, 2016This literal underground sake bar had dim lighting, graffiti, tight seating, and was so loud. I wouldn't have it any other way :)
Sandra SagerMarch 12, 2016Food is actually pretty inexpensive, it's the sake that will add up, but it's delicious!
Transport yourself to Tokyo underground in this grungy awesome sake and whisky bar.
Monique NicoleMarch 7, 2015dark and grungy, perfect place to drown your work sorrows in sake at happy hour
blukidJuly 26, 2013Dark underground spot with a massive Sake list. The small bar in front is fine for solo nights.
Walter WilletsJune 14, 2014As the name sugests, it's loudy place. Be aware of the tables under the speakers. Good drinks.
Gabrielle ShinerJuly 7, 2013Amazing bar! one of my favorite places in NYC. Dassai 50 = sweet, refreshing, anise.
AditiSeptember 25, 2016sake was obviously fantastic, this place takes you out of NYC and puts you right in Japan
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Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
(212) 979-2733
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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- 9.1
"Came for lunch - had the half udon, chawan mushi, and hamachi sashimi. All were delicious and would love to come again soon!"
Kate - 7.8
"Get the ribs, and in the summertime, the sashimi ceviche. Along with those great sake flights."
MoRiza - 7.4
"Everything is good here. I wish I lived in NYC, to eat everyday the BBQ pork with avocado!!!! It was delicious!!! We had the A yakitori. Everything was delicious!!!"
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- 9.0
"Came with party of 11 fantastic booths to accommodate, traditional ramen fantastic, enough to share!"
Rachel Smith - 8.1
"It can sometimes get a lil crowded but its worth the wait. Cheap beer and a fun menu!"
Jackie V - 8.6
"They make some of the best hotdogs in the City. You can go basic or try one of their fancy dogs. Can't go wrong but you should consider ordering 2 or 3."
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