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(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant, Speakeasy, and Sake Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Ignacio GalánMarch 25, 2018Matsu sashimi was great. Eel with egg and veggies is amazing! We didn’t know what sake we had to order and their reco was the perfect pairing for all the food. Smoked spicy cod roe is a must
Bin YangMarch 2, 2015The beef tataki here is 'marble'less. Definitely get that. Portions are definitely small so order more dishes! Miso tripe, tsukune, any dishes with squid in it are all great! Definitely pair it w sake
NicolaFebruary 15, 2015Go for the fresh homemade tofu, the shrimp and cod dumpling in dashi, the pork belly and the grilled catch of the day, mine was squid (see pic). Great sake list! Worth the price.
Tina WongJuly 15, 2015Under the radar Japanese izakaya. The sake menu is great and the food is amazing. It is a bit more expensive than what you get in St. Mark's but you are buying quality.
Kiwi WangJanuary 29, 2019So authentic and delicious! Get a cozy comfy bar seat if you can. Udon, chawanmushi, and pork belly skewer were incredible. Great salty bar bites menu too.
Hande OynarSeptember 13, 2017Daikon Radish Oden, Sea Urchin Sashimi, Ebi Shinzo - fluffy dumpling with cod and shrimp, Washu Gyu Beef, Miso Black Cod, Hotate Butter (Scallop) and Agedashi Mochi - for 2 people. all delicious👏🏼
Ajit VergheseJuly 10, 2013Summer chawanmushi: ikura, uni and gold leaf - get all of the tuna, lots of sake, uni, porkbelly, ebi, hamachi, grilled sticky rice, everything. You will not be disappointed.
Colin LeeJune 12, 2016Small cute japanese bar/restaurant. Only seats 24 so make reservations. Recommend the clay pot soft scrambled egg and fresh tofu, and shaved ice. Dont get the sansai rice bowl or yaki onigiri
Naphat KijsamrejAugust 31, 2014Clay pot dishes are great here. We tried the Jidori Tamago Toji (chicken and meatball simmered in broth with egg) and my favorite was the earthy Kinoko Toban Yaki (mushrooms with miso and butter)
EmilyDecember 20, 2016I just love everything about this restaurant. All of their food is top-notch, fantastic sake, and great service. It's a small, intimate space that is perfect for date night.
Jase EngMarch 8, 2015A wide variety of sake options with descriptions. Food is impeccable, from grilled to raw. Hamachi Tataki, Ebi Shinjo, and Tori Tsukune were my favorite.
ktrMay 11, 2017Great range of sake and small plates. Best to pick a range of dishes to share, though the simmered clay bowls with a side of rice would make a good meal for one too.
Harrison JohnsonDecember 23, 2017Fantastic dinner. Ume chef's choice sashimi, 4 different fish, 4 pieces each + miso glaze rice cake, fried fish cake, tofu and egg, perfect amount for two.
Cynthia LinJune 25, 2015Really thoughtful food. Chawanmushi is good, chilled in the summer. Unfortunately didn't have uni. Washu teppanyaki and sake pudding pretty amazing
SarahJanuary 10, 2015Chilled tofu, rock shrimp and black cod dumplings, and the sashimi were all excellent! Can't wait to go back. Such great service and amazing quality food!
Caroline SchulweisFebruary 14, 2016Great Uni dishes. The chicken meatball was also good. Extensive sake selection. Very cozy.
Jordi LlobetJune 6, 2017Amazing Japanese restaurant. Japanese barbecue is their speciality. They also have very very good sake. Don't bother about the deserts.
Bimini HayesApril 22, 2012had dinner here with my daughter, everything was really good, very fresh, great ambiance and excellent customer service. the desert was a revelation- crushed ice and plum wine- my favorite!!
Christina WDecember 31, 2014New favorite sake bar. Very authentic Japanese, from the service to the food. Get the oden assortment! Metaiko onigiri is also A+
Taisiia I.March 15, 2016Super fresh sashimi. Delicious washu beef on a hot stone. One of the best quality Uni in the city!
Sue LeeDecember 15, 2015You have to get the tsukune. Everything I had was great, but it was my favorite dish.
Jack ChuSeptember 17, 2014The udon is really delicious and also any dish with pork belly was also excellent. Grilled squid, not so much.
Diana VisserAugust 14, 2016Relaxed atmosphere, great authentic Japanese food, very nice sake cocktail!
Tasting TableApril 30, 2012Start off with the Yopparai cocktail. Softly shaved ice, sparkling sake, yuzu juice and a Japanese yogurt drink form a slush of adult proportions. Read more
Josephine SonApril 22, 2012Lovely and serene environment, though bit on pricey side. But I would go back! Try the slimy bomb, rice ball, sashimi, any grilled veggies!
The washu gyu teppanyaki was super good. Great sake selection as well.- EmilyDecember 20, 2016Izakaya with high quality food and great sake. Fav sake here: Shiragiku Nigori, "White Chrysanthemum" unfiltered
Try salted salmon, tuna tartare, shabu shabu salad & meatballs. Wash everything with Dewazakura Dewasansan. Get dessert.
Andrew AndrewAugust 13, 2014Very Japanese-ish place. If not very familiar with menu, do some research before...
Irene MJanuary 27, 2013The blue fin tuna sashimi tastes like the blood of a thousand virgins. Mmmmm.
Yan Long ZhangJune 12, 2016This place is more like three $$$ and the food takes a while to prepare. Brace yourselves.
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Yopparai
151 Rivington St Apt 1 (btwn Suffolk & Clinton)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
(212) 777-7253
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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