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Sakagura

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Turtle Bay, New York

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Sakagura

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Ranked #3 for sake bars in New York
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"... fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!"(7 Tips)
"Great, authentic Japanese food."(7 Tips)
"down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll"(5 Tips)
"lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course"(4 Tips)

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Princess Abigail BacaniJanuary 23, 2013
A Japanese izakaya tucked inside a Midtown office building. There are more than 200 different kinds of sake available at this highly authentic subterranean Japanese bar.
ZenFoodsterMay 16, 2014
Been here 25+ times
New $11.50 daily specials from 5/5-5/30/14. *Changes monthly. They have limited quantities so get there early (before 12pm to be safe). Enjoy! =)
Kitt HodJuly 16, 2018
Reservations recommended, the lunch tasting menu is incredible, have with the sake flight for a perfect lunch!
Jessica AprilJanuary 19, 2012
Hot udon is fresh and delicious. Chicken meatballs and tempora vegetables are also great. Egg custard is strange as is the cold udon. Don't recommend either.
Sinalco StephApril 4, 2014
Excellent japanese restaurant. You simply HAVE to try the amazing Uzaku (hmm... Eels...) and the great hot Udons!
JuApril 4, 2016
A delicious hidden Japanese restaurant. A must go in nyc
Untapped CitiesNovember 12, 2015
You need to be in the know because its entrance is located in the basement of a nondescript Midtown office building, past the security desk and through a pristine white lobby. Read more
Nelson WJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try the Spicy Miso - Spicy Miso Soup with Pork. A great variation to a classic. Hope it stays on the menu! #miso #soup
Roger SchonfeldAugust 20, 2014
Wonderful dark underground space that comes completely unexpected. More a sake bar and Japanese restaurant than a sushi joint.
Kate FurmanFebruary 17, 2015
Their donburi bowls are pretty good. And they have a lot of sake options.
Calvin MultanenJanuary 16, 2015
Delicious Japanese food. All of the ingredients taste very fresh and it's pretty reasonably priced, especially for lunch
Garima KapoorMay 12, 2015
The fried chicken is delicious and they are really friendly and knowledgable when it comes to sake recommendations
SwigNovember 24, 2014
Great sake selection with very knowledgable workers. They very kindly will help you order the right sake for you. Remember to Swig your drink.
GaryApril 16, 2013
While Sakagura is renowned for their sake, the highlight is actually their great izakaya-style food. It's all really good.
ChaoMarch 31, 2015
Love the pork belly and beef tongue. Good selection of sake.
ZenFoodsterAugust 3, 2013
Been here 25+ times
$11.50 limited daily specials 8/5-8/30/13. If you get there earlier-before 12pm- to grab one! *Changes monthly.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 29, 2011
Take a lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course – there are limitless possibilities. Have fun and make it a three sake lunch too!
Louis VuittonAugust 9, 2011
After walking into this basement eatery one Louis Vuitton Friend of the House swears she’s in Japan. She loves the sake selection. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more
Konstantin TsybulkoJanuary 23, 2016
Wonderful salmon don! Beautiful presentation and brilliant taste. Very authentic spot
TiffanyAugust 31, 2015
Underground restaurant and bar with amazing sashimi! Try the agedashi tofu as well
Raymond LiangFebruary 11, 2017
Great food great environment
Joe DMarch 2, 2016
The Sakagura lunch tasting course will get you a taste of everything on the fuller menu.
David DunhillJanuary 11, 2016
This place consistently serves some of the subtle at, most sophisticated food in NYC. An absolute gem.
michael yangJune 10, 2012
Pork belly, chicken meatball, soba, and all forms of tofu are great. Am a big fan of the chocolate souffle too.
Serious EatsJuly 29, 2013
Underground bar that offers great soba without the pomp and circumstance.
Jackie ChoDecember 8, 2011
Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
PandaBelle chicAGoJune 24, 2010
Since trying the black sesame creme brulee my 1st trip to Sakagura Memorial Day weekend '09, each trip back to NYC (in Sept '09 & May '10), I make sure I have reservations in advance just to eat it!
ZenFoodsterMay 5, 2013
Been here 25+ times
NEW $11.50 limited daily specials menu 11:30-12pm from 5/6-5/31/13. *Changes monthly.
Alice M. HuynhSeptember 13, 2014
Awesome sashimi! Definitely worth the money, also try the squid in squid liver ink!
Annabel LeeOctober 14, 2012
DESSERT **** Chocolate souflet w/vanilla ice cream & raspberry sauce....black sesame creme brulee w/black sesame ice cream
Liz DellAugust 31, 2014
Hidden gem! Authentic food, nice sake bar next door with excellent selection.
Michael TiffanyAugust 25, 2017
Order fresh namazake if they have some in stock, particularly if you're visiting in the spring.
Jeffrey KaoFebruary 19, 2016
Hidden spot tucked away in a large office building. Lunch sets are great.
EatocracyJune 10, 2010
A taste of Tokyo is hidden in the basement of a Midtown East office building -- your friends will be impressed you found this place. Go for lunch and sake -- their platters are a multi-course steal.
y contentNovember 28, 2011
Best small dishes ever. I make it a point to come here whenever I'm in NYC. Great sake collection, delicious food.
I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015
steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing yumm
Christopher PepeApril 6, 2014
The salmon roe rice balls... and the beef shoulder if they have it. Both are excellent.
Jessica ChanJuly 26, 2010
Been here 5+ times
So excited that I found this place. Every dish was amazing (faves were pork ribs, shrimp rolls, crispy rice balls, fatty tuna) and the desserts are so unique!
Ms TrinhApril 2, 2014
Luxury sake set is deliciously smooth. Best agadeshi tofu around, great ambiance.
I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015
steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing
Eduardo DiazMay 8, 2013
The lunch specials change every so often, so make sure to check often- best Japanese food in this area!
Jastine KhoFebruary 2, 2018
A literal hidden gem. Love this place!
ドーラMarch 7, 2011
They serve great sushi and sashimi. Just tell the chef, "Omakase ," and he won't get you wrong. I like the bar as a sit-down spot for after-work sake.
Do Hee JeongJune 10, 2015
Went for lunch (great lunch specials) and everything was excellent. just go.
Jason CookMay 20, 2012
Plenty of exciting stuff on the menu, but the little side dish I can't do without is the eggplant with 3 kinds of miso. Tastiness.
Cynthia LinMay 19, 2015
Not always easy to find a good egg custard, they do it well here
PandaBelle chicAGoJune 24, 2010
Saikoro Steak ... Diced Steak Sauteed with Olive Oil Flavored with Grated Onion and Soy Sauce ... DO NOT judge this dish by its looks - it will surprise you! It was so tasty!
Sudhir RajagopalDecember 8, 2017
Excellent sake selection, fantastic execution on the food!
Mona WattendorfOctober 23, 2013
Chocolate cake with ice cream and raspberry sauce - delicious
Lauren ShiaJune 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Everything we ordered was good. Definitely get the uni, fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!

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