Sakagura

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Name: M** J**** L**
Date: 2024-01-13 00:15:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Great vibe and food - I had the Friday lunch menu “bara chirashi don” that comes with half udon. Quality fish and good amount for $18 in NYC.Also, very professional and friendly service.

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Name: J******* B**********
Date: 2024-01-02 03:15:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Food was great, very cozy environment, only issue with my visit - out waiter/server seemed to have forgotten about us at some point. They did apologize and gave us a round of drink on the house.

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Name: A**** L**********
Date: 2024-01-01 18:08:13
Rating: 5
Comment: There was a awesome selection to chose from and the waiter provided any additional information about the meals to assist with our selection. The warm Sake was a new experience that we simply had to try more than once. The meals we had were all very nicely presented and thoroughly satisfied my curiosity as a first-timer to the establishment. The décor and friendly but efficient staff all added to the overall experience.

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Name: M******* W*
Date: 2023-12-30 04:19:22
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite izakaya in the city. Everything is delicate and flavorful. Eel is a highlight, and absolutely love all the side dishes too.

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Name: A*** J***
Date: 2023-12-16 04:52:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Cant say this for many places but legitimately every dish we ordered here was incredible. Highlights were definitely the cod liver, Braised beef tongue/short rib, and grilled cod. The sashimi was very fresh, and the chicken karaage was great although overshadowed by everything else. Dessert was a matcha tiramisu that was also very well made

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Name: J**** G**
Date: 2023-12-14 15:19:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Sakagura in New York City is an absolute culinary delight, seamlessly blending traditional Japanese flavors with a contemporary dining experience. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance exudes an authentic izakaya charm, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere.What sets Sakagura apart is its meticulous dedication to authenticity. The menu showcases a carefully curated selection of Japanese dishes, each crafted with precision and presented as a work of art. The izakaya-style dining adds a social and communal aspect, enhancing the overall experience.Sakaguras extensive sake collection is a testament to its commitment to providing an exceptional journey through Japanese beverages. The knowledgeable staff contributes to the welcoming atmosphere, making each visit an educational and enjoyable exploration of Japanese culinary delights.In summary, Sakagura is a culinary gem in the heart of New York, offering a refined and genuine taste of Japanese cuisine. It stands as a beacon of cultural richness, inviting patrons to savor the essence of Japan in a sophisticated and memorable setting.

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Name: E*******
Date: 2023-12-09 11:24:02
Rating: 5
Comment: This was our favourite restaurant when we were in New York. The food was phenomenally tasty and really good value - they had the best soba Ive ever tasted which were better than ones Ive had in Japan! The matcha mousse was heavenly. Even the toilets are a 10/10 - theyre heated and multifunctional 😊

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Name: E**** M****
Date: 2023-11-15 15:10:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Came here for my 30th birthday dinner. Wasn’t sure what to expect. Hospitality was absolutely amazing and should be the standard. We weren’t sure what to order so we took our time and ordered a few dishes each time. I never felt rushed or ignored. Servers were there as I was emptying my water glass to refill it. I will probably think about the oysters for the rest of my life.

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Name: A***** F*******
Date: 2023-11-12 19:47:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Unbelievable experience from the sake selection, to the ambiance, and the food being some of the best & authentic Japanese i’ve ever had. everything was absolute perfection. will be a staple for life!

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Name: J* H*******
Date: 2023-11-09 21:05:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Really the best Japanese place with a nice sake selection. If you can find it, you wont be disappointed

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Name: A***** T*****
Date: 2023-10-13 20:49:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing atmosphere and great food. Only downside that its underground and there is zero cell service. The free wifi helps stay connected but I think they want you to focus on the food and people youre with :)Happy hour menu was good and staff was helpful to give tips on how to navigate the extensive drink menu and food items.

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Name: A**** W***
Date: 2023-10-05 19:15:10
Rating: 4
Comment: I was brought by a friend to this Japanese restaurant which is located in a basement of an office building. It was dark inside. The food was delicious and had unique flavor. Especially I liked the grilled cod and lightly seared beef. They were like tapas type of small dishes. Quite pricey given the portion. The seating was tight. The table behind us was a big group with loud talking and laughing. Although the food was good, the whole dining experience was not great.

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Name: P*******
Date: 2023-10-03 03:04:03
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best restaurants we’ve had in NYC, can’t think of a single thing we’d change. Amazing tiramisu as well!

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Name: J*** L*
Date: 2023-09-27 05:06:52
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great time at Sakagura while we visited NYC. Lots of sake choices. Food was excellent. Just keep in mind that there are only 2 time slots for dinner booking 6:30pm or 8pm.

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Name: C**** K**
Date: 2023-09-16 22:40:07
Rating: 4
Comment: The miso salmon was very flavorful, and so was the chicken kaarage. Recommend these two over the main dishes, which were slightly underwhelming in terms of taste

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Name: J**** R*****
Date: 2023-09-07 23:11:25
Rating: 5
Comment: The atmosphere is very nice. We went for lunch and really enjoyed the small dishes that come along with the entree. The sashimi is very fresh and the cold soba is so refreshing for a typical humid hot summer day in nyc.

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Name: S* Y***
Date: 2023-09-05 02:06:04
Rating: 4
Comment: Insta: dmv_reelsGood chirashi. Overpriced. I guess thats just nyc price

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Name: M******** N*****
Date: 2023-09-03 14:40:22
Rating: 5
Comment: The food here was astonishingly good despite most of the menu being devoted to sake selections. The restaurant is barely a sushi restaurant given that most of the choices are cooked dishes. However, the chef’s choice sashimi was outstanding as was everything else we tried. The restaurant itself is very dark and had the speakeasy vibe going. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and will definitely return the next time we are in New York to try other menu items that we were too full to order the first time.

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Name: S
Date: 2023-08-31 22:19:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Great atmosphere. Great service and food. Highlights were the Toro tartare, soba noodles, and Wagyu steak cooked at your table.

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Name: B* C**
Date: 2023-08-19 02:51:47
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the BEST Collection in Town!

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Name: A*** L******
Date: 2023-08-11 22:46:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been there several times, and food and service are excellent. It is a bit on a pricier side, thus I only go there for special occasions.

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Name: S B***
Date: 2023-08-05 15:38:50
Rating: 5
Comment: A Japanese restaurant in the basement of a non-descript office building?!? Im in!!!!You may not notice the small sign other street but its worth looking for! The food was so delicious!And every small plate we ordered was presented exquisitely- as expected!We were celebrating a birthday and the staff was very sweet - We ordered a couple of desserts and when they served them, there was a small bowl with rice in it and a candle!! They sang happy birthday to the birthday girl!!!Of all the dishes we ordered (there must have been at least 20!) We all loved the labneh Panna Cotta!!! That was AMAZING!!!!Highly recommend this place!!!

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Name: B***** B******
Date: 2023-08-02 16:38:57
Rating: 4
Comment: The food was great. We had a problem with the initial set of Wagu beef and found Mr. Kevin to rather be dismissive of our concerns. Great experience otherwise.

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Name: Y***** M
Date: 2023-07-30 19:25:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Pretty nice atmosphere and setting. Unique location. Great original dishes, with great taste. Unless you are a strue sake lover the drinks choice might be a bit tough. Also keep in mind that your reservation time is limited so you will be really rushed through your meal. A bit overpriced.

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Name: C**
Date: 2023-07-30 11:47:49
Rating: 5
Comment: I took my daughter last night. She loves Japanese food. Me, not so much. The service was stellar. She LOVED everything she ate. I found something in the menu to enjoy also. She was so happy. We will definitely be back.

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Name: L**** K
Date: 2023-07-13 14:43:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful authentic Japanese eatery with extensive sake menu and polite service.

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Name: S*
Date: 2023-07-07 23:20:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Super cozy Japanese speakeasy/tapas bar with a huge selection of sakes. The food was incredible, super fresh fish 😍 Our server told us this establishment is over 20 years old. I will definitely be back!

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Name: L****** Y*
Date: 2023-06-28 00:33:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Very lucky to get a table during peak dinning hour! Delicious food with great services!

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Name: S**** N***
Date: 2023-06-22 02:17:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Salmon was simply delicious and very flavorful. Highly recommend for seafood lovers!

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Name: E**** T*****
Date: 2023-06-18 05:09:59
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is amazing and the staff are nice. They do a really good job with making you feel transported to Japan; we visited during lunch and the place was packed, but still managed to find seats and eat a full meal in less than 1 hour. Would definitely go back in my next NY trip!

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Name: P****** H*****
Date: 2023-06-14 17:32:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful place for sushi in the city. Its located way down in the buildings belly but the food is great, excellent service and the vibes were good. You could see that everyone was enjoying their meal.

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Name: L** S********
Date: 2023-06-07 01:32:36
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is like a speakeasy for Sake. Lots of rare bottles (at least in the US) and many options for flights and tastings. The food is also fantastic. Highly recommended, especially if you want a night of exploring a different cuisine.

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Name: M****** S***
Date: 2023-06-04 20:06:18
Rating: 5
Comment: A hidden gem. I love places like these that aren’t your everyday visit. The ambience and the decor was perfect for the location.The food was worth ever bit of the trek.For the first time felt the explanation for ordering, suggestions and service could have been better.Nevertheless a must visit

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Name: M***** M
Date: 2023-06-02 12:57:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Great little place tucked away in a hidden entrance. Immediately you’re hit with the unique ambiance. The interior design is on point. I was here with two friends. The staff were friendly and the food was incredible. The sashimi was fresh and tasty. Even the egg omelette was great. Nothing disappointed. There were lots of Japanese drinks to choose from. Will definitely come back! 😊

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Name: D***** K**
Date: 2023-05-28 22:50:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Interesting itzakaya in an underground setting. The Sake collection is vast and the food options are fine. The stone cooked A5 Wagyu is a cute novelty presentation but certainly wouldn’t pass on taste alone. The zaru soba, mountain yams, and agedashi tofu were all very well prepared.Service is fast and appropriate for the midtown area but felt didn’t love the constant pressure to order faster and order more at this price point. Fine for corporate meals but unlikely to return on personal plans.

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Name: Z***** Q**
Date: 2023-05-15 20:06:52
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the Japanese hidden gems in nyc. It was at a downstairs basement in a building. The unagi rice was perfect! The Toro tartare and uni was delicious too!

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Name: M***** W******
Date: 2023-05-08 16:26:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food. The allergy awareness was inconsistent, there were a couple times we had to send back plates that had something on the plate that we explicitly said couldnt be included because of an allergy, it seemed as though the waitress hadnt reported it to the kitchen. Beside that they checked in on us regularly, our water was never empty, and the food was delicious and beautifully plated.

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Name: D*******
Date: 2023-05-06 01:31:44
Rating: 4
Comment: The service was as good as before. But the food and the vibe from a few years ago were way much better:/

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Name: J***** K****
Date: 2023-04-30 13:11:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Great basement restaurant with delicious food, intimate vibe, and good service. The food menu is long and left me wanting to try more.I particularly loved the salmon crudo, and the cold udon was refreshing and complex. On the other hand, I found the mushrooms with hummus lacking umami and not holding my interest.

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Name: T** R
Date: 2023-04-29 06:42:20
Rating: 4
Comment: 2.5 stars for the food, and another 1.5 extra because of the manager, Alex. He was very kind and attentive about our experience, so we may come back another time to give the place another chance. The ambience was great, but the food overall was very much lacking. Maybe it was an off night, but will try it again sometime!

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Name: D**** G*******
Date: 2023-04-29 02:31:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Really great food and atmosphere. We’re pleased with all aspects of this secret gem but I specifically want to give them a shout out for having bidets in their bathrooms. Other restaurants should take a lesson.

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Name: R****** S
Date: 2023-04-20 13:21:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Been here more times than I can count for its wonderful creative cuisine - last night the eggplant, bamboo and broccoli rabe dish was incredibly tasty, creative, interesting - and the spinach with sesame is the most delectable thing — service is so friendly as repeat customers we are treated very well — plus the “secret” location in the basement is so cool — so New York — and in Midtown it’s so difficult to find food like this.

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Name: E** W***
Date: 2023-04-17 00:58:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Legit authentic Japanese food that literally makes you feel like you’re in Japan 🇯🇵 everything was so good: sashimi, beef tongue, fried oyster, etc. the sake tiramisu was SUPER DELICIOUS!

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Name: K** Z*****
Date: 2023-03-28 01:09:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Hidden gem in the basement of an office building. Great ambiance and even better food. Get the A5 stone wagyu and the sashimi. I guarantee your taste buds will thank you! Also they have a great sake tasting menu.

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Name: M**** T*
Date: 2023-03-25 00:02:38
Rating: 4
Comment: I used to love this authentic (slightly high end) Izakaya - unfortunately it’s not the same place any more. The quality is still great and my guest from overseas was happy, the service was good, but I do miss the old Sakagura, that served quality real Japanese food, not fusion Asian.I will still come back as this is one of the oldest Japanese restaurant that maintain the quality despite the change they had to go through due to Covid. Hope they will be back to Authentic Japanese Restaurant.They still have great Sake List, so if you like sake and want try various sake over light bite in a nicer than regular Izakaya setting, I would highly recommend.

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Name: B***** R******
Date: 2023-03-23 00:06:03
Rating: 4
Comment: This place’s best quality is the ambiance! Hidden away, it opens up as a speakeasy. We had a great time here but would have liked a bit more of guidance on what to order, as the dishes are truly complex and we clearly did not know what to order. The desserts are were a highlight! Would not have the onigiri again as they didn’t have a lot of the topping. The wagyu beef was insane!

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Name: N**** L**
Date: 2023-03-04 21:49:19
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my all-time favorite restaurant in New York City. Its tucked away in the basement of a commercial building which gives it a speakeasy feel. Ive been going to this establishment for years and always try to book this place for my birthday. They have tapas style dishes, a nice ambiance, and extremely great service. The miso cod melts in your mouth and the black sesame creme brûlée is very delicious and unique.

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Name: J H
Date: 2023-02-10 19:27:59
Rating: 5
Comment: On the pricier side. Great for business dinners, lunch, date night, friends get together. Street parking nearby was easy to get. Lunch has great options. Tiramisu was very good. And definitely get the Chawanmushi. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.

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Name: E**** F*****
Date: 2023-02-07 13:39:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Staff was fabulous, very attentive, big standout was the chef, who we got to meet and discuss the incredible fusion in the food (he is israeli) and the way he combined middle eastern spices and nods with the fresh and delicious japanese seafood was AMAZING. loved every minute, will be bringing back friends for sure

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Name: J**** F*****
Date: 2023-02-07 13:09:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Chef Yuval serves food with a story and a sense of humor that only pales in comparison to how delicious and complex each bite is. An incredibly clever and talented chef.

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Name: A K*
Date: 2023-02-07 00:39:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Great vibes here, tasty food and sake list is extensive. The food is elevated and in smaller portions/pricier, so nice for special occasions. Staff was warm and welcoming, and the space is beautifully designed as well. Glad I sat at the bar even for dinner, added to the experience!

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Name: A****** Y*******
Date: 2023-01-30 01:21:03
Rating: 5
Comment: After the demise of Izakaya Riki, it became my favorite Japanese restaurant in NYC. Great food and Sake at night and good soba for lunch. The prices went up considerably over the years but I guess it is inevitable as inflation is crazy in NYC

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Name: C*** N******
Date: 2023-01-26 18:30:56
Rating: 4
Comment: As a speakeasy sake bar, this place is fantastic. This is not a place where you go for sushi and expect Omakase or sushi entrees. It is more like Izakaya style food.The star of the show is their sake menu. I am a huge fan of nigori sakes. It is the first time I had a junmai daiginjo nigori sake. It wasnt as sweet or milky as your typical nigori. Id opt next time for either a straight up dry junmai daiginjo or a straight up nigori. Im a huge fan of the Kamoizumi Summer Snow nigori. Im happy with any Japan-made dry junmai daiginjo.Id suggest getting sake flights and try as many as you can stomach - make sure you have a safe ride home....The menu felt like a big list of Japanese tapas and I left hungry, even after spending more on dinner for two than I would spend for five at a nice place. We had the sashimi platter for two (15 pieces) which had tuna (not toro), rainbow mackerel, sea breem, fluke, and yellowtail. We had an uni with clementine crudo served on an oyster shell that had some other sweet syrup in it that we couldnt pinpoint. It felt like a shooter. The uni was cold and tough, not the way I like my uni. We had an Ikura hummus which had some other green ingredient we couldnt pinpoint. It was tasty and the crackers used with it were tasteless, which is actually good so you focus on the hummus and Ikura. We also had a scallop, prickly pear vinaigrette, and green chili (jalapeño) crudo which came with three pieces. It was good, but not a wow. Miso soup was standard fare and served authentically without a spoon.Service was very good and the waiter knew the sake choices well. There was a manager checking in on tables, which is a great practice for any restaurant. If he wasnt the manager, that was creepy, but I think he was, indeed, the manager. He didnt introduce himself.I would definitely go back, but not for a meal, more for an after-dinner sake flight.Remember to tip well.

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Name: A*** G*******
Date: 2023-01-22 02:55:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Fun, speakeasy-Japanese in midtown east. Was super busy on a Sat night. Food is tasty. Pretty impressive sake list. Team could’ve been a little more engaged. The shrimp fritters were a standout.

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Name: A***** G*******
Date: 2023-01-13 19:01:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I came to dinner for my boyfriends birthday and it was our second time there (once pre-pandemic and then now). The service was great, the food was amazing, but the manager went above and beyond for us. Initially, we were sitting at a table for 4 but to accommodate us and the group of 4 that walked in, he kindly asked us to move seats. Normally when this has happened to me, Ive been told Can you move seats? but the manager instead showed superior etiquette by asking us to help them out. It seems like a small thing but it meant a lot to us that he did everything he could to maintain our comfort during our time there, even though we were moving tables mid-dinner. After we moved and finished our main course, he gave us complimentary shots for helping them accommodate more patrons. When I told him we were celebrating a birthday, he came back with a lit candle and the best sesame ice cream weve ever tasted. We will definitely be returning to Sakagura after our wholesome experience there. Thank you!

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Name: A**** S****
Date: 2022-12-31 18:22:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Lovely vibe and great list of Japanese wines and liquors. The service is amazing (matches the level expected in Japan!). Some unique bites (the labneh panna cotta was delicious and the squash blossoms perfectly cooked) with traditional izakaya offerings. Hands down will go again

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Name: C*** O
Date: 2022-12-25 03:06:07
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a very authentic Japanese food so come prepared. Miso soup is not your typical soup you may have had at a local Japanese restaurant. Food is okay to good. Most interesting food is the wagyu beef on hot stone. Dessert is very good: mochi and green tea tiramisu. Come for the experience, but taste may not be for everyone. Very authentic!

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Name: M****** C******
Date: 2022-12-22 14:43:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Interesting meal to experience more authentic Japanese food. The taste is not for everyone though. Really nice option to have sake flights.

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Name: M***** L******
Date: 2022-10-31 16:21:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Surprising Japanese Restaurant that offers a very diversified menu with high quality ingredients (a must in good Japanese places). Loved it with family. Dont be put out by the access as it is underground.

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Name: S*** K***
Date: 2022-10-29 14:12:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Delicious food, great sake selection and elegant space for an all round lovely dinner experience. Recommended !

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Name: W**** X****
Date: 2022-10-11 02:43:27
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s a nice place. It has a romantic environment. Definitely recommend for two people dating. Food is beautiful and tasty. The most amazing thing is Japanese toilet . 🤣

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Name: H***** T
Date: 2022-09-29 12:48:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Entering the basement is a bit like entering a portal to Japan. Love the atmosphere and vibe. Just about everything on the menu is quality and delicious. The sake menu has good selection.

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Name: H***** M****
Date: 2022-09-18 11:53:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Ambient: 7 out of 10. Tables are on the smaller side but servers do a good job managing the flow of plates brought to you. If you arent sharing, itd be difficult for sure. On the positive side, you do feel as if you are somewhere in Tokyo. Restaurant is tapas style so youll need to order 2-3 plates per guest.We went for an early dinner (6pm) and spent about $120.00 (including tip)Hot Sake (house) = excellentPork Belly = excellentFried chicken = OK at bestUzaku Eel = very goodDassai Sake-kasu Salmon = very goodSurumeika Squid = excellentMochi ice cream= very goodWell comeback to try their bigger dinner plates.

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Name: J***** Y***
Date: 2022-09-13 15:48:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Pretty big restaurant in the basement. but we were able to call shortly before we arrived to kind of reserve a spot. Service was really good - the servers are really friendly.The pork belly is sooo soft and tender. The karage is probably one of the better value dishes. The food in general is really good, but is pretty pricey for their serving sizes. I also thought the summer soba was very yummy.There are lots of drinks here too, so come if you want to explore some sake!

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Name: A****** R****
Date: 2022-09-02 21:38:57
Rating: 5
Comment: You sit so close to other people that you can literally hear every single thing they are saying. Loved the food though👍

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Name: J***** C***
Date: 2022-08-31 00:29:36
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to Sakagura for ochazuke, but ended up having cold zaru soba lunch set (note that the lunch menu is different from the regular one!), and it was so great! I would say this is at least as good as the best zaru soba that I once had in Tokyo, or even better. What’s more, I can see that the chef has tried very hard to find the best solution for both native Japanese and newbies to Japanese food, and it was a huge hit! Hats off to the chef!

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Name: E* H*
Date: 2022-08-09 21:52:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful place in basement of office building. The uni soba was the perfect refreshing meal for hot summer day.

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Name: I*** �*****
Date: 2022-08-07 20:11:28
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been to! AMAZING sushi, and service! If you want traditional authentic Japanese food, this is a must to try. I went here for my birthday and we just kept ordering a little bit at a time. The mock-tails that the bartender made were delicious. I love that its a speak easy. I would have never stumbled into such a place it if wasnt recommended to me. I would definitely come back here.

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Name: F***** I******
Date: 2022-07-24 03:27:34
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a hidden gem. Perfect for business meetings or a date. Staff is extremely knowledgeable of an extensive tapas style menu and saki. This is the type of place you say only in NY.

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Name: M** L***
Date: 2022-07-22 17:45:24
Rating: 4
Comment: I had a good lunch here a little bit over price .. but I enjoy it..

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Name: O**** W*****
Date: 2022-06-02 13:27:20
Rating: 5
Comment: What an experience! If you want to transport yourself to Japan, then treat yourself to a meal at Sakagura. Everything was amazing; from the friendly service, to the delicious dishes, the extensive sake menu, and the unique ambience. I cant wait to go back.

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Name: A***** K
Date: 2022-05-14 03:13:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Excellent Japanese Sake and Whiskey collection. Tons of variety to try.My thoughts:- service is superior - they are constantly checking in on you, maybe a bit too frequently- delicious tofu - 5/5- good friend chicken - the batter is a bit hard - 4/5- salmon - 5/5 - not too dry, delicious with the radish and soy sauce- mackerel - 4/5 - boneless, great taste- egg - 4/5 - piping hot, not too much flavor overall

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Name: P****** M****
Date: 2022-04-28 13:50:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Went for our 9 years anniversary. Food was still good as always, but this was too dark and hard to see the menu 😅 Service was great!

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Name: R**** M****
Date: 2022-04-26 22:53:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved this place! The sake and sashimi was amazing. Also enjoyed the hot stone wagyu and soba noodles. We also got an off menu dessert. If I remember correctly, it was some red bean paste with egg custard and matcha powder on top. It was divine - hoping they add it to the menu so I can eat it again.

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Name: L*** G********* S*******
Date: 2022-04-23 05:16:19
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favourite restaurants ever !!! Food is absolutely fantastic, the staff is extremely friendly and efficient ! The place is very cosy and the ambiance is fantastic (you can’ t really tell in the pics but the lighting is great and you really feel well down there). Everything was perfect and I am looking forward to the next time.Thanks again to all the Sakagura Team for such a great experience !

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Name: M**** H***
Date: 2022-04-19 14:53:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Very hard to find - get your GPS on your phone. Its in the basement of a quiet, unassuming building and you can easily miss it by blocks - I was not amused with a very small Japanese sign with a tiny English on the street. HOWEVER, inside was very interesting - plenty of options for Sake from Japan, good food (low sodium for a Japanese restaurant). Despite the jam packed night, the service was pretty good. A fun place.

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Name: A*** G*******
Date: 2022-03-17 04:27:45
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a basement gem. It has a serious Kyoto old Japanese feel while being a really rad sake bar right near grand central. The food is phenomenal. Every single dish is curated and stunning both aesthetically as well as on the palate. The food is Japanese but it changes based on availability. All the staff is educated on sake and the pairing of the meal accordingly. The bathrooms are SO cool with fully automatic toto toilets within a giant sake cask. Please don’t come here. I would like it to stay a secret.

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Name: M*** C**
Date: 2022-03-10 22:12:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I recently dined here this past weekend to celebrate a friend’s 30th birthday.The food was amazing. We had no expectations going in and we’re blown away by the quality and thoughtfulness behind every dish we tried.Gus, our server, went above and beyond to make my friend’s night special and we can’t thank him enough for his attentiveness. His recommendations for sake were spot on and his knowledge of the menu was exceptional.I highly recommend a visit here!

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Name: L*** B
Date: 2022-02-27 15:51:29
Rating: 4
Comment: My friend and I had a late dinner here . The food was great. We enjoyed everything we had. Such as the pork belly, hotate baba ghanoush, gomoku kinpira, ebi tempura,etc. We had quite a few dishes. The portions are small. So, keep that in mind. The restaurant is in the basement of the building. We didnt realize that at first. Im glad we had reservations as the place was busy and when we arrived there were walk-ins waiting for a table.

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Name: S*** W*****
Date: 2022-02-05 22:49:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Sakagura was an amazing experience! Every bite of food was so full of flavor. The wait staff were so nice and attentive. I could not recommend the Wagyu Beef Tataki enough!

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Name: C** D********
Date: 2022-01-29 04:00:15
Rating: 5
Comment: My second time to sakagura and the first of my friend I brought along. Amazing food. The service is fantastic. Shout out to Gus for taking amazing care of us. The fatty tuna is 👌🧑‍🍳 so good. The plum sake is great. I enjoyed the mackerel and was impressed by the tenderness of the grilled squid. The scallop baba ganoush was so yum.

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Name: R****** D********
Date: 2022-01-14 21:19:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Do not forget write down Sakagura on your list of foodlicious journey. Gochisosan

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Name: C***** B***
Date: 2022-01-14 01:21:35
Rating: 4
Comment: I usually dont worry about vegetarian options at Asian restaurants, but there was very little here for vegetarians. However, they were able to make us cold soba with sesame dressing. They seems to have a very extensive sake selection. The location is cool in that its inside of a building and downstairs.

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Name: M**** I********
Date: 2022-01-09 09:53:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Hidden japanese restaurant with World Class sake and tasty food.At new years eve they did not have tasting menu which was a bit surprise to us. Still we were really happy with our experience.

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Name: Z*** S**
Date: 2021-12-15 01:22:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good environment. Good food too.We had a chilled tofu, uni soba and a unagi don. The uni is really fresh. Very sweet. The eel is firm and chewy. Eel sauce is nice.

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Name: K**** M****
Date: 2021-12-09 02:49:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food, great service and environment. Staff is exceptionally accommodating and friendly. The pork belly is wonderful and great sake selection although the menu might be a little tough to process.

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Name: y* s*
Date: 2021-11-30 05:00:45
Rating: 5
Comment: We enjoyed the dinner and the sake a lot. I reserved the table for birthday and they even printed our name on the menu which is soooo considerate of them. Would definitely come back for the delicious food and sake!!!

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Name: E***** L**
Date: 2021-11-26 04:35:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Very friendly service though slow. We spent more time waiting for service than eating or drinking. I really appreciated the sake list which was priced by cup, carafe, and bottle. They also had good descriptions and tasting notes. The food was good. The wagyu hot stone dish was fun and smelled great.

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Name: S***** S
Date: 2021-10-05 18:16:55
Rating: 5
Comment: $85 pre fix plus sake pairing. Flavor of each dish and every sake was amazing. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable as well. Covid precautions taken very seriously here. This is perfect for intimate date night

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Name: Y******
Date: 2021-08-29 21:10:20
Rating: 4
Comment: When we went, they were only offering the prix fixe menu and a limited a la carte. For 3 people, we ordered 2 appetizers from the a la carte menu (Tofu & Unagi Salad, Gindara Saikyo Yaki) and 2 prix fixe sets to share. The food was overall pretty solid, and the vibes of the restaurant are very Japanese and cute.

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Name: C****** C***
Date: 2021-08-21 02:17:06
Rating: 4
Comment: Sakagura is quite the cute restaurant and it makes for a unique place to visit in the city. It kinds of reminds you of small bars in Asia which are hidden from view. You can find the restaurant located down a set of stairs and you are greeted by the host at the very front.In terms of ambience, the restaurant is quite peaceful, surrounded with an abundance of greenery and you can hear the soundtrack of small birds chirping in the background.The restaurant only offers a prix fixe (tasting menu) right now, at $85 per person. We ordered the Aburi Chashū Otsumami (seared chashū pork), a favorite but an add-on to the prix fixe menu. It was followed by the Katsuo Tataki (skipjack tuna) which is the first dish of the actual tasting menu. It is slightly tangy and is an overall light and pleasant dish. Subsequently, my friend and I were served the Hotate Butter Sauté (bacon wrapped scallop with miso sauce), which was quite “umami”, flavorful but not overbearingly so. Our favorite dish of the evening.The Sashimi Santen Mori was alright, excluding the uni (sea urchin). Our server explained to us that the uni was sourced from California. It tasted briny and a bit off. I have definitely had better uni before, which if good quality, is light and creamy at the same time. If it is your first time trying sea urchin and you find it less than pleasing, I would recommend giving it another try elsewhere as the taste can change depending on where it is sourced. The Madai Tsutsumi Yaki (baked red snapper), while being a hearty dish, was slightly under seasoned and came off bland as a result.The meal ended with a Malibu Blancmange, which was refreshing and light. I thought it was pretty decent but my friend, who is a fan of coconut desserts, was a tad disappointed she could not taste the coconut.While Sakagura is a cute restaurant, you can certainly find Japanese restaurants in the Lower East Side that have a wider selection, if not better quality food.

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Name: J
Date: 2021-08-12 13:45:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Went late at night after work, so it wasn’t too busy. They were only serving appetizers at that time, and they were pretty good. I loved the ambiance and the staff were very respectful, even to someone who came in just minutes before the kitchen’s last call.

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Name: K*********
Date: 2021-08-07 15:46:37
Rating: 5
Comment: The staffs are nice and professional. They are very detail oriented. They made all the dining experience very special and they treat guests exclusively. In addition, The food is really well decorated and tasty.

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Name: M******* L
Date: 2021-07-25 17:27:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Among so many excellent Japanese restaurants in New York, I recommend the highly regarded Sakagura.It is located in the basement of an office building near Grand Central Station and is known as a hidden gem. Being in this 100% Japanese-style restaurant will make you temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of Midtown New York. The restaurant offers traditional sushi and sashimi, as well as a variety of creative Japanese dishes and soba noodles. The menu is in English and Japanese with photos. The service is excellent. Many diners comment: Dining here is like going to Tokyo. During and afterwards, both my son and my daughter said that this restaurant is cool and they would like to come again in the future.I highly recommend SAKAGURA Lunch Tasting Course. And its cold soba is so good!

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Name: T***
Date: 2021-06-11 17:42:23
Rating: 5
Comment: I absolutely adore this spot!! The ambiance, service, and food is phenomenal. Highly recommend it!

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Name: A***** P****
Date: 2021-05-15 04:49:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a hidden gem! You have to walk through a building ( looks like an apartment building) and then down the stairs ( looks sketch) into this beautiful hidden gem. The decor is so A1! The staff were ALL FRIENDLY!!! This was my first time there and our server ( his name was Dai) did an amazing job! He took his time to explain the different Sakes to us and never once rushed us( we were contemplating which sake we wanted). He was attentive and constantly came back to refill our sake cups. They served it in the cutest bowl with fresh flowers! Such a different experience. I would highly recommend. We didn’t eat this time around but will definitely be back to taste the menu! They also give packs of matches with the name of the restaurant up front as you leave. Highly recommend if you are looking to wow a date or surprise a friend with a hidden spot!

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Name: T**** C*****
Date: 2021-04-22 16:38:57
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to Sakagura last night 04-22, Post Covid, and its still the best Japanese food in NYC! Ive been to so many asian restaurants around the city and this is definitely my fave! The freshest fish and top quality food sourcing, with a combo of unique and traditional dishes. Especially love the huge variety of amazing sake and cocktails and really stellar customer service. They take very sufficient COVID measures and we felt very safe dining inside. I highly recommend!

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Name: M C
Date: 2021-03-02 04:59:33
Rating: 5
Comment: A hidden gem steps from Grand Central Terminal. Always dependable for light izakaya fare, but also incredibly delicious soba (the uni soba should not be missed) and premium wagyu. Sitting at the counter sipping on some ice cold junmai ginjo, you’ll forget that you’re in a basement in a nondescript Midtown building.

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Name: K** T**
Date: 2021-02-18 20:29:23
Rating: 5
Comment: The experience of entering through an office building, getting past security, down a flight of stairs by the back to access this time-perfected restaurant is both fantastic and rewarding. Rewarding because you feel like you are in on a secret only few know... Rewarding because as soon as you enter you are transported to Japan. Its magical.We visited after the second indoor reopening when they only offered a special prix fixe menu. It also happened to be Valentines but I believe the only difference being the dessert.Definitely worth the money. The course started with an fish appetizer, a tuna carpaccio salad, followed by a delicious salmon belly. A sampler sashimi spread ensues and finally the highlight: a shabu shabu yellowtail (or I recommend upgrading to a Waygu beef version). The shabu shabu kombu broth was hearty and healthy.Now Im no means a sweet tooth but I have to say the chocolate mousse dessert was EXCELLENT. Not too sweet, not overly rich, but well balanced with a high quality chocolate dusting and ice cream.Before COVID, Sakagura was one of my favorite go-to places in NYC for a nostalgic dose of Japan. Everything on the ala carte menu is great, and their set lunch menu is a no brainer. If you are into Sake or Whiskey their selection looks solid, but I rather have my meal focused. Glad to see they are keeping up their high standards despite these difficult times. A must try.

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Name: S***** W***
Date: 2020-10-30 00:43:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Beautiful place! You enter in a lobby, and get led down to a nice, ambient underground restaurant. We ordered their pre fixe menu, with the beginner flight trio, and everything was perfect. We started off with salmon carpaccio, roasted washu beef, sashimi assortment & unagi, pork belly, and finished it off with orange panna cotta. Everything was so delicious, and I am so full! The manager served us, giving us great recommendations and explanations for each of the foods. Thank you Sakagura for such a delightful experience.

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Name: G*** L
Date: 2020-10-25 07:37:43
Rating: 4
Comment: I really enjoyed the dinner they’ve done so well !!

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Name: M******* N***
Date: 2020-01-20 05:38:24
Rating: 5
Comment: You have to make a reservation at least 24hrs in advance.I am going to sing praises of this place for months to come.This is a true Japanese speak easy. With no boards outside the building, customers have to be aware of the street address, enter the building, and confirm with the security guard that they are not, in fact, mistaken.Go down a hall and look left to a door which may seem like a fire escape staircase, but in reality is leading down to the entrance of this amazing Japanese Izakaya-like restaurant.Sakaguri (Japanese for sake brewery) has a huge selection of Sake. Since Im not familiar with the many varieties of sake, I had a lot of questions regarding dish pairings, etc. The staff is very friendly and were patient with our many questions.We ordered 4 dishes - fried or grilled, and paired with a glass of smooth Kimoto sake - the Jokigen. I highly recommend all 5 orders if you like a selection of grilled and tender proteins paired with a smooth but effervescent Sake.1. Buta Kakuni - a tender, flavorful bite. Definitely worth staying a signature dish. Highly recommend this to be in your order.2. Ebi Stick - Satisfying, crunchy, paired with a flavorful spicy, sweet, sour, umami sauce.3. Jidori Shioyaki - Grilled, tender pieces. Served with a side of 3 toppings - sea salt, fresh crushed Japanese chilli peppers, and yuzu citrus pepper. A small amount of sea salt and the crushed pepper made the delectable grilled pieces even more scrumptious.4. Salmon Saikyo Yaki - Absolutely beautiful, tender, and delicately sweet miso-steeped salmon, with a fresh pop of the sweet-soy marinated salmon roe.

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Name: J****** F***
Date: 2020-01-16 20:43:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible restaurant. One of my go to spots in the city. I love taking people there since the dishes are great for sharing and they have an extensive sake menu. Every single thing Ive ordered there has been delicious, and beautifully presented as well.

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Name: A**** A******
Date: 2020-01-10 04:20:07
Rating: 5
Comment: A quite literally hidden gem. You wont see a front door to this place which sits near two other excellent Japanese food experiences. As a frequent out of town visitor to this neighborhood, I was.pleasantly surprised when Sakagura bubbled up to the top of my search. This was a phenomenal food and sake experience. Even though Ive had a lot of varieties of Sake over the years, I learned a tremendous amount in one meal. My waiter took his time explaining the origin of each complete with history and comparison. The food selection is wide and varied. I enjoyed their tofu salad, sashimi (be sure to check the daily specials), ebi stick and a.cold.udon dish. Each was excellent, fresh and complex. The service was also outstanding.

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Name: B******
Date: 2020-01-07 07:21:06
Rating: 5
Comment: We had such a phenomenal experience in this establishment; it is great for date night. The Shishito Age is delicious. Unfortunately, I was unable to try their sake collection, which is very extensive. Getting to the restaurant is a cool experience, and it definitely feels off-the-beaten-path.

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Name: Z** C*** (***
Date: 2019-12-22 02:04:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Really really busy in a Saturday night.Food is goodNice atmosphereService is ok

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Name: L*** T***
Date: 2019-12-12 13:47:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Very extensive sake menu, authentic flavors and great space. Highly recommend.

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Name: G**** D***
Date: 2019-12-04 18:07:21
Rating: 4
Comment: One of the best modern/casual Japanese Izakaya in town? As I’m from Asia, I don’t find the price attractive which is why I give 4 stars. Other than that, food, service and sake choices are all very good... 3 dollar per piece oyster is value for money...

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Name: R****** W***
Date: 2019-11-22 20:22:19
Rating: 5
Comment: If youre looking for a restaurant that has traditional Japanese food, look no further. This little underground hidden gem is a spot that really fills in the void of missing Japan. Although its expensive, the menu and sake list is quite big, so theres something for everyone.

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Name: A*** S*******
Date: 2019-10-29 13:12:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Ever heard of speak easy bars? Well, this is a restaurant that is not so easy to find, despite the fact that its located in the heart of Manhattan. I love this place! The food is authentic Japanese cuisine (and this is not sushi place). If you like sake- then this place is a must for you as their sake menu twice as thick as their food menu. In other words sake is they specialty as its even reflected in the name of the place. And lastly there are plenty Japanese people in this restaurant, which in my eyes makes it only proves its authenticity and quality. I suggest to make a reservation prior to visiting it.

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Name: K***** L**
Date: 2019-10-22 17:41:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Came on a Friday night and it was quite busy! Reservations recommended! Good service and good food. The portion sizes are a bit on the smaller side and the taste is a bit on the bigger flavor (salty) side. But overall, a nice atmosphere and good meal. Enter via office building entrance and head down to the basement.

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Name: B**** F
Date: 2019-10-18 18:14:29
Rating: 5
Comment: You are doing a disservice to your entire mouth if you do not get the Miyazaki Beef Ishiyaki... this beef is out of this world! Top 5 beef in NYC... yep I just made that statement.Buyer beware - you will not leave this place full... but depending on who you ask that may be a good thing.

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Name: J******* C****
Date: 2019-09-21 05:20:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Amazing tasting food. The atmosphere and waiters were very nice as well. The extensive selection of sake is outstanding. Everything lived up to the expectations and hype except he chopsticks. The chopsticks felt so cheap and gave horrible splinters (see attached image). Using that utensil caused discomfort the entire meal. Averaged around $60 a person and it was just enough to be midly filling.

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Name: B****** M***
Date: 2019-09-10 16:32:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Really cool and different dinner menu, which by the way is totally different from the downtown menu except for similarities in the sake menu presentation. Great place to meet friends as long as you make a reservation. Word is out and just standing in the lobby of the building, you can observe a virtual parade of “oh my god how cool it’s in the basement” couples. So no, you are not that cool and it’s not that hidden thanks to the internet. However the food is top notch and the pricing fair for NYC.

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Name: D**** C****
Date: 2019-09-02 15:31:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Came here for dinner for the first time. Get a seat at the counter if you can if you’re 2 people. It’s nice and private enough for you to be in your own world. The tables are just in the middle with people passing by.Pork belly - delicious. Get it. It’s cheap too compared to others.Miyazaki beef - pricier but absolutely worth itCod - deliciousEel with rice - enjoyable. Nothing special in the sense that you can get this kind of dish in many places. But it’s good!Beef Shumai - I didn’t get a picture of this but it was yummy as well. 4 pieces of beef wrapped like a shumai with a dipping sauce.Black sesame creme brûlée - delicious. Sesame flavor was great.There are still many dishes to try....

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Name: J***** S****
Date: 2019-08-29 16:29:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful place. you will never think there is a restaurant of that quality in the basement of an office building. Yet, it has a cool decor, professional staff and the food is excellent. I tried many dishes and all of them are well prepared and tell a story. The prices are reasonable for this quality. My favorite was the uni soba, uni egg soup and Miyazaki beef grilled on a hot stone. Did I mention their amazing sake collection ?

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Name: S**** K****
Date: 2019-08-11 15:25:39
Rating: 5
Comment: This place has a very obscure entrance, we had to call them to locate the place. The restaurant has a monastic feel to it. The sashimi we ordered was beautifully paired with a selection of seaweed and Sakura leaves. Their special menu takes 50 minutes to serve, but it will be the best 50 minutes you spent. We ordered our sashimi and sake first. Waiting for the special dish was not a pain at all as we were still recovering from the experience of the delicious sashimi. The special dish was as amazing as promised. We finished with a green tea tiramisu which was sublime. Their collection of sake is formidable.

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Name: L**** - L*** b* L****
Date: 2019-08-01 16:43:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow what a hidden gem. I think part of the fun is finding the restaurant! Its in the basement of what looks like a regular office building. Every item we ordered was delicious. My favorite was the uni soba, uni egg soup and Miyazaki beef grilled on a hot stone. Did I mention their amazing sake collection ?

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Name: G********* G******
Date: 2019-05-24 18:16:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Enjoyed our evening very much. The menu is a bit confusing, but you can ask the staff to help you with the selection and it turned out to be great. We had 5-6 different dishes that we shared and felt full after that. And the desert just was a cherry on the top. Really really good.

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Name: M****** A*******
Date: 2019-05-15 12:14:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The most hidden restaurant in town. Located in the basement of a business building. They have just a small sign indicating the location. Aside from that, the food is delicious and unique. The restaurant has a giant quantity of sake and special plates. Be ready to pay the price for this unique experience.

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Name: N** T***
Date: 2019-05-12 02:54:24
Rating: 5
Comment: A friend took me to Sakagura when I was visiting New York City. There was a long queue outside even before the restaurant opened.Food was wonderful - among the best I have had for a long time. I and my friend ordered about 8-10 dishes, since they were mostly small plates - bar food. I liked their steamed pork belly and their eggplants a lot. The sashimi was fresh and well-selected (I am not sure how to describe it - sashimi is just raw fish, but the one they served tasted much different from others)Service was alright. They are very, very busy - all the tables and bar seats filled up within the first hour of their opening. Guests are roughly 50% Asian and 50% American.Overall I was very happy that I tried this place. I highly recommend Sakagura, and I myself will come back again when I am in town.

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Name: L**** L**
Date: 2019-05-11 17:31:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Hidden gem with a taste of refined Japanese culinary arts presented in beautiful ceramics, and a great selection of Sake.

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Name: C*** V** M******
Date: 2019-04-26 01:31:33
Rating: 4
Comment: When you enter Sakagura, you immediately feel as if you are in another world. I love their chill vibe and bamboo decor coupled with natural greenery. The dish presentation is amazing and if you’re a drinker they have a giant sale collection. The staff is super friendly and they get very crowded, so reservations are suggested, however my friend and I got a table w/o one on a busy night and got to sit at the sushi bar watching the dessert chef whip up amazing creations while we dined.Bonus - they have a GF menu too

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Name: J*** J
Date: 2019-03-24 12:30:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing experience. The food brought back memories of dishes I had in Kyoto and Osaka, Japan, during my visit. A wonderfully welcoming and professional staff, and great ambience. My taste buds have been spoiled (in a great way), and I plan to come back for more. Highly recommended.

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Name: J* Y** H**
Date: 2019-03-22 17:53:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent food and friendly staff. The restaurant itself is located on the basement floor of the building. Go through the main door and past the security there is a stairway down. I had the Jewel Bento, which they only serve 10per day, and was right size and taste for a good lunch.

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Name: T M
Date: 2019-03-22 04:47:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese food and many options for Japanese sake. They offer very reasonable lunch menu.There are many people during lunch time so you sometimes need to wait. If you dont want to waste time, you should come a little earlier or make a reservation.

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Name: A***** S***
Date: 2019-03-04 00:13:27
Rating: 4
Comment: Pretty cool spot under the business building. Restaurant Is spacious and has great menu. I thought the sushi rice was had a little too much vinegar. House made soba was delicious!Fish was fresh and flavorful.Tempura was just ok, I could taste the oil too much. I would stick to the main meal since it already is a great portion for one.Service was great.

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Name: J***** G**
Date: 2019-02-27 19:42:37
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an exceptional experience at Sakagura. It does take you back as though you are in Japan. The hidden location adds to it. The service is attentive, friendly and helpful. We were keen to try a Sake but didnt have any idea where to start, so our server talked with us about tastes we liked and chose a spot on Sake. Which was served beautifully. Each dish we ordered was exquisite, in presentation and in flavour, including the octopus with wasabi, pork belly and the sauteed beef. It was so easy to book a table online, we reserved a table late on a Wednesday evening. It was an amazing welcome on our first evening in New York city. I will recommend this to everyone visiting New York as a must visit Japanese restaurant.

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Name: M***** P*****************
Date: 2019-02-19 15:14:51
Rating: 4
Comment: When you want All The Sakes.Seriously, the sake list here is *exceptional*. Mind you, if youre not crazy, youll end up losing your shirt - the prices on quite a few of these (very good!) sakes can be up there! Then again if you pay attention, you can work your way through quite a few sakes without breaking the bank 😀The food here is long on munchies (think of the place as, kinda, sorta, an izakaya). That said though, the munchies are invariably very very good, lending themselves to a fun evening of noshing and sake.All that said given a choice, Id rather go to their other location (Sakagura East), the bar is more conducive to a communal experience. But, then again, this *is* near Grand Central, so if youre in the hood....

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Name: I**** D
Date: 2019-01-30 13:02:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the ambiance.Food is delish & decent price too!!will definitely come back again.

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Name: K** H* (*******
Date: 2019-01-24 17:35:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Good food and Sake. But it was little tiny for 3 guys with full course menu on the table.

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Name: M*** P******
Date: 2019-01-02 12:26:17
Rating: 4
Comment: On of the beat izakayas in the city. If you’re into Sake you’re in for a ride. It’s s said to have the second biggest sake menu in the world. Friendly service in a room that takes you back to Japan. Food is yummy. Worth going in with a date and sit at the bar or with friends and share a nice bottle of sake. Kampai!

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Name: H H
Date: 2018-12-16 18:37:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Well this restaurant is so hidden. We could not find its sign from the street. We instantly thought the restaurant might be close down...With the help of door man, we finally found the restaurant located in the basement.After spent a pleasant night there, we can say this is one of the best Japanese restaurants we have been in NYC. From decor, food and service, we definitely felt like dining in Japan!

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Name: N******* P********
Date: 2018-12-06 15:27:39
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best Japanese restaurants in New York!Everything was delicious, staff was very nice.Desserts are outstanding! Highly recommend it

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Name: A**** B*****
Date: 2018-12-03 18:41:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a nice quick lunch on my own. Good ingredients, unique miso soup recipe, nice decor.

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Name: G****** S*****
Date: 2018-11-19 03:14:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Price is good..Portion is ok...but Taste is suberb

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Name: B**** H***
Date: 2018-10-20 04:02:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Awesome Japanese dishes and sake. Lots of stuff Ive never had before. Service was a little slow, but we werent in a rush

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Name: C**** F*** L**
Date: 2018-08-21 05:16:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Great lunch spot for quality Japanese food! The soba and tempura were good. The decor and ambiance were also beyond expectations. I highly recommend Sakagura for its great food and good value.

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Name: A*****
Date: 2018-07-26 18:29:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome culinary experience. Good and fresh food, tasty, delicious dishes. I will come back for sure.

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Name: N* H*** I* T*****
Date: 2018-07-20 13:12:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible! This hidden gem deserves more visibility than the paltry sign next to the office revolving door. Take Stair F and descend into this wonderful slice of traditional Japanese culture with an air of acid jazz playing overhead.The choice of sake is mind blowing and if you havent a clue, the waiters are skilled enough to recommend a good option based on your preferences.The food is served with distinct Japanese professionalism and is delicious through all three courses. For the price, this is excellent value and would recommend hunting this place down to impress a date or client.

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Name: C*** W** P***
Date: 2018-07-05 13:49:16
Rating: 4
Comment: This place is in the basement and it could be a bit hard to find. Their soba was good.

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Name: A***
Date: 2018-06-27 01:57:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely delicious Japanese cuisine and phenomenal service. Its very hard to get reservations but its well worth it!

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Name: A***** L*********
Date: 2018-06-21 15:13:51
Rating: 5
Comment: A surprisingly spacious and laidback atmosphere with a unbelievable sake menu that details not only origin, but also how each type is brewed. Theres plenty of variety in the food and its all excellent - everything is a great size for sharing without being too big, so its easy to try plenty. We had the nukazuke (pickled veggies), onigiri (rice balls), negimaki (roast duck and scallion), shishito age (peppers), buta kakuni (braised pork belly), cherry blossom flan, and black sesame crème brûlée. Everything was excellent - probably one of the best dinners Ive ever had. We both commented on how amazingly tender the pork belly was in particular. Our waitress was really helpful suggesting sake, which made it easy to try something new. The service was top notch and the meal was nice and relaxed at the time we went (around 8:30-9). I think earlier in the evening its pretty busy. If you go at dinner and want to drink, be ready to spend a bit of money. However, its well worth the price, and you can make a decent meal for quite a bit less if you dont want sake with it.

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Name: L*** C***
Date: 2018-06-16 01:45:28
Rating: 5
Comment: I like going for lunch, great value. But thats only available during weekdays.

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Name: R***** J****
Date: 2018-04-23 01:47:44
Rating: 5
Comment: My boyfriend and I came here for the lunch tasting course with sake pairing. The wait staff was incredibly excited for our experience and really kind to us. The food (especially impressed with the sashimi course) and sake were fantastic. At one point, I got food happy and spilled some sauce on my blouse. One of the bus boys immediately spotted me in my awkwardness and brought me a wet towel and offered me club soda. All in all: great food, great service. Cant wait to come back.

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Name: J******* H*****
Date: 2018-02-16 01:40:26
Rating: 4
Comment: Its popular. If you go after 8pm on a Thursday you wont be able to get in unless youre with 2 people and want to sit at the bar. I would add one more star if they had more Shochu varieties as well as more generous servings.

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Name: Z** K*****
Date: 2018-01-25 20:07:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible, friendly, and attentive service, nice atmosphere, delicious food for a good price. Soba dipping sauce was spot on with all depth and character of flavor that will bring you comfort and joy. Definitely will be returning here

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Name: B***** L***
Date: 2018-01-24 22:58:12
Rating: 5
Comment: There is little for me to say about this place except that I always find myself deeply satisfied every time I visit. Dont be fooled by the fact this styled in the manner of an izakaya. The variety of dishes on the menu combined with the precise execution and presentation puts even some of the more high profile restaurants and established restaurants to shame. Not to mention one of the most noteworthy aspects, the expansive sake list. In short, great food, great drinks. Were the food cheaper this place would receive a 6 out of 5.

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Name: S**** Y*
Date: 2017-11-07 14:40:45
Rating: 5
Comment: A great place for Saki and small Japanese dishes. Sashimi pieces here are extremely fresh and tasty, and the sea urchin soba is a must try. My friend and I love the Japanese style decoration here.

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Name: D***** L****
Date: 2017-10-26 11:27:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is excellent and the ambience brings it all together. Their selection of sake is vast and the staff are very knowledgeable.

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Name: J*** G*********
Date: 2017-10-02 01:16:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Hidden gem for japanese food. Great sake selection

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Name: Y***** Q***
Date: 2017-09-01 03:22:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice inner decoration and great vibes. Food is also bomb but note the portion is small. They also have a very exhaustive sake list. We got the yuzu sake and everyone loved it, even the friend who usually doesnt drink!

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Name: M*** K******
Date: 2017-07-06 18:43:52
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was delicious, and lunch-time portions were generous. Waiting for the elevator to get down to the dungeon-like basement takes forever, so if youre handicapped or cant take the stairs Id go elsewhere if youre in a hurry (waited for 10 minutes to go down, and 15 minutes to go up). Service was fast and friendly, and they honored my reservation and sat us almost immediately upon arrival.

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Name: C*** W***
Date: 2017-07-04 13:05:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to power down and relax. Wonderful food, wonderful service, authentic Japanese Soba and Udon noodles with some great choices of appetizers and desserts. It is a bit secluded and located in a basement, been the atmosphere is so sophisticated you wont really notice it.

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Name: V****** T***
Date: 2017-06-28 11:15:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Good services, delicious dishes with reasonable price.

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Name: J*** W***
Date: 2017-06-15 03:08:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Food and sake are amazing, but service is ok

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Name: V C**
Date: 2017-02-14 06:13:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Little plates means I can sample more dishes! Id been here before and ordered about the same things. You cant go wrong with hot sake, monk fish liver and beef tongue. This time Id added chicken and my goodness was the yuzu pepper paste amazing, so light and spicy.Service was prompt, we were told wed have 2.5 hours to dine right before being seated. I appreciate that but it may not be everyones cup of tea.

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Name: M******* M******
Date: 2017-01-18 13:57:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and authentic atmosphere. Loved the suffle.

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Name: L**** L*
Date: 2016-11-16 05:39:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Black cod is amazing!! Unfortunately I ate it too soon to take a picture...

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Name: H****** P***
Date: 2016-08-27 05:08:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Small plates and delicious! Really enjoyed the buta Kaku I and the sake recommendation was perfect.

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Name: K**** W*
Date: 2016-01-17 01:24:28
Rating: 4
Comment: They have really good dishes here that I would never thought of ordering. I never had beef tongue but they make it so good and delicious! My friend ordered rice to finish the sauce! The beef rib stew and the pork cube (their special) is also so good. These dishes are not figure friendly after the holidays but certainly worth every bite for me and my friends.