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Sakagura

Sakagura

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Turtle Bay, New York
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    Lauren S.
    "... fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!"(7 Tips)
    Dina
    "Great, authentic Japanese food."(7 Tips)
    PureWow
    "down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll"(5 Tips)
    The Corcoran Group
    "lunchtime trip to Japan and order the Lunch Tasting Course"(4 Tips)
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  • Princess Abigail B.
    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.
  • Kitt H.heart icon on user image
    Kitt HodJuly 16, 2018
    Reservations recommended, the lunch tasting menu is incredible, have with the sake flight for a perfect lunch!
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    JuApril 4, 2016
    A delicious hidden Japanese restaurant. A must go in nyc
  • Sinalco S.heart icon on user image
    Sinalco StephApril 4, 2014
    Excellent japanese restaurant. You simply HAVE to try the amazing Uzaku (hmm... Eels...) and the great hot Udons!
  • Jessica A.
    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.
  • Untapped Cities
    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 W.
    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
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanFebruary 17, 2015
    Their donburi bowls are pretty good. And they have a lot of sake options.
  • Roger S.
    Roger SchonfeldAugust 20, 2014
    Wonderful dark underground space that comes completely unexpected. More a sake bar and Japanese restaurant than a sushi joint.
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenJanuary 16, 2015
    Delicious Japanese food. All of the ingredients taste very fresh and it's pretty reasonably priced, especially for lunch
  • Garima K.heart icon on user image
    Garima KapoorMay 12, 2015
    The fried chicken is delicious and they are really friendly and knowledgable when it comes to sake recommendations
  • Swig
    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.
  • Chaoheart icon on user image
    ChaoMarch 31, 2015
    Love the pork belly and beef tongue. Good selection of sake.
  • Garyheart icon on user image
    GaryApril 16, 2013
    While Sakagura is renowned for their sake, the highlight is actually their great izakaya-style food. It's all really good.
  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    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 Group
    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 Vuitton
    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 T.heart icon on user image
    Konstantin TsybulkoJanuary 23, 2016
    Wonderful salmon don! Beautiful presentation and brilliant taste. Very authentic spot
  • Raymond L.heart icon on user image
    Raymond LiangFebruary 11, 2017
    Great food great environment
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyAugust 31, 2015
    Underground restaurant and bar with amazing sashimi! Try the agedashi tofu as well
  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DMarch 2, 2016
    The Sakagura lunch tasting course will get you a taste of everything on the fuller menu.
  • David D.heart icon on user image
    David DunhillJanuary 11, 2016
    This place consistently serves some of the subtle at, most sophisticated food in NYC. An absolute gem.
  • michael y.heart icon on user image
    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 Eats
    Serious EatsJuly 29, 2013
    Underground bar that offers great soba without the pomp and circumstance.
  • PandaBelle c.
    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!
  • Jackie C.
    Jackie ChoDecember 8, 2011
    Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
  • Alice M. H.
    Alice M. HuynhSeptember 13, 2014
    Awesome sashimi! Definitely worth the money, also try the squid in squid liver ink!
  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Annabel L.heart icon on user image
    Annabel LeeOctober 14, 2012
    DESSERT **** Chocolate souflet w/vanilla ice cream & raspberry sauce....black sesame creme brulee w/black sesame ice cream
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TiffanyAugust 25, 2017
    Order fresh namazake if they have some in stock, particularly if you're visiting in the spring.
  • Liz D.heart icon on user image
    Liz DellAugust 31, 2014
    Hidden gem! Authentic food, nice sake bar next door with excellent selection.
  • Jeffrey K.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey KaoFebruary 19, 2016
    Hidden spot tucked away in a large office building. Lunch sets are great.
  • Eatocracy
    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 c.heart icon on user image
    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 L.heart icon on user image
    I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015
    steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing yumm
  • Christopher P.
    Christopher PepeApril 6, 2014
    The salmon roe rice balls... and the beef shoulder if they have it. Both are excellent.
  • Jessica C.
    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!
  • I-yen L.heart icon on user image
    I-yen LinbergOctober 2, 2015
    steak, tuna tar tar, diamond salad, there is nothing bad here it is all amazing
  • Ms T.
    Ms TrinhApril 2, 2014
    Luxury sake set is deliciously smooth. Best agadeshi tofu around, great ambiance.
  • Eduardo D.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo DiazMay 8, 2013
    The lunch specials change every so often, so make sure to check often- best Japanese food in this area!
  • Jastine K.
    Jastine KhoFebruary 2, 2018
    A literal hidden gem. Love this place!
  • ドーラ
    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 J.
    Do Hee JeongJune 10, 2015
    Went for lunch (great lunch specials) and everything was excellent. just go.
  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinMay 19, 2015
    Not always easy to find a good egg custard, they do it well here
  • Jason C.
    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.
  • PandaBelle c.
    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 R.heart icon on user image
    Sudhir RajagopalDecember 8, 2017
    Excellent sake selection, fantastic execution on the food!
  • Mona W.
    Mona WattendorfOctober 23, 2013
    Chocolate cake with ice cream and raspberry sauce - delicious
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren ShiaJune 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything we ordered was good. Definitely get the uni, fried chicken, and black sesame creme brulee!
  • Donna H.
    Donna HApril 24, 2013
    Huge selection of sake and delicious food! Get the special BUTA KAKUNI!
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