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Sake Bar Decibel

Sake Bar and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Sake Bar Decibel

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Ranked #1 for sake bars in New York
This place is famous for their sake. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Cozy sake bar with a cool atmosphere and a wide selections of sake!"(14 Tips)
"Great sake selection and cool grungy atmosphere"(10 Tips)
"Great underground sake bar."(7 Tips)
"real Japanese bar food"(6 Tips)

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Andrea BarrezuetaOctober 21, 2014
Awesome underground bar... Really cool and different!
Itamar HauserOctober 9, 2014
Nice and pretty authentic Japanese atmosphere. However the service was one of the worst I've experienced in New York. I'm sorry to say this but the waiters have to learn English and drop the attitude.
Gordon MeiApril 4, 2015
Hidden grungy sake and Japanese whiskey bar underground here.
Fred TurkingtonMarch 14, 2018
Intimate atmosphere and a huge menu of sake.
Toxik KemikalzJune 27, 2011
Cheapest drinks in the area, highly recommended, just make sure you eat before you come, food selection is not all that
Phil HuApril 16, 2017
Been here 5+ times
great sake selection!
Kristina BudelisSeptember 23, 2016
Great vibes, great sake, delicious lycèe martini
Alan CAugust 19, 2014
Great place. You'll feel like your in the movie Bladerunner.
Kevin TJanuary 1, 2016
Octopus with wasabi sauce is an awesome complement to the sake!
Gabrielle ShinerJuly 7, 2013
Amazing bar! one of my favorite places in NYC. Dassai 50 = sweet, refreshing, anise.
Breeze SkrrtJuly 23, 2015
My happy place. Great food and sake list in a unique atmosphere
Carrie LawsonJune 4, 2016
Amazing selection of sake & done good apps.
Jessica ChanMay 26, 2011
fun underground Japanese bar. some of the sakes are served in a wooden box - love it!
Kimberly BartkowskiSeptember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
If you want a Tokyo experience in NY go here. Caution on the wasabi pork dumplings.
Alain DuchateauJune 8, 2013
Super nice spot, underground, the sake is not super expensive and the fish is fresh!
Jianing QiMay 25, 2017
We have waited for 20 minutes. A couple behind us got a seat before we do, and we are left on the waiting bench until the recipient led us to a really bad seat without any explanations. Bad service.
Valentin GuerinApril 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Go for a late sake, you won't regret it!
Daniel Love JrAugust 27, 2017
Still the coolest place to grab drinks in NYC imo.
DJuly 21, 2013
One of the best places in NYC. Nearly perfect atmosphere.
David PragerAugust 27, 2011
best underground sake / sushi place in manhattan. try the daku unfiltered sake!
Nathan YuenAugust 19, 2014
Good selection of sake, snacks are so-so
JM ParveauxAugust 21, 2016
Ask waiters for recos, they're always right on it
MonishaMarch 27, 2016
The wasabi dumplings are where it's at!
Mitchell ButlerFebruary 27, 2020
Great vibe but very loud when busy.
Hollaka Hollala ƪ( ˘ ³˘)┐ ƪ( ˘ ³˘)ʃ ┌( ˘ ³˘)ʃApril 7, 2015
One of my favorite spots. If I want to take you here that means I really like you. ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
Paul ChangNovember 4, 2011
The front part of this place is deceiving because it smells like shit, but the back is awesome with lots of good food smells
R KNovember 6, 2016
Character and great Sake. Love the vibe.
Luca DLJanuary 13, 2012
All the sake you want in this amazing atmosphere (it's downstairs!)
David PhillipsJuly 12, 2019
Encyclopedic sake selection in an underground dive bar.
Candy SuiMarch 23, 2013
Don't come on a Friday night when you are REALLY hungry. Coz long time waiting in line AND waiting for food. Gyu Don is really yummy but very small portion. Place is too small so very noisy .
Derek KanApril 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Bottle of Dassai 50 if you don't know what to get. Best Sakai for the dollar
Geoff KimFebruary 6, 2012
Cheap 3.7: For a grungy sake bar in the East Village, this place is pretty cool! Read more
Lisa RayleSeptember 15, 2015
Cozy hidden underground spot.
Katherine LynnApril 13, 2009
Underground, amazing sake menu, good for a date. Food is not stellar; it's for drinks and atmosphere. Order a cold, dry sake off the specials menu and enjoy a long conversation.
Kinjil MathurDecember 2, 2015
don't get the sweet potato chips - awful. but everything else about this place rocks. reminds me of the small drinking bars of kyoto.
Ru LuMarch 1, 2015
Underground Japanese bar - kinda like speaks easy but Japanese street version.
Ken YehJune 18, 2013
Without a shout of a doubt the best sake bar in NYC
Cindy OlSeptember 7, 2011
For those nights when you want to sample a rnage of sakes and hideaway.
Kevin PhanAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Wide sake selection. Dassai 50 is the bomb
Birendra GosaiMay 3, 2013
Definitely try the Toasted garlic, and seaweed.
Miikka LehtonenMarch 30, 2013
Do NOT leave this place without trying fugu sake and leaving generous tips.
Gordon MeiApril 4, 2015
The daku is a nice creamy, cloudy sake.
Maryam AlyApril 10, 2014
Great sake selection and knowledgable staff
Omer UcerJanuary 8, 2011
Best sakes in town! Order the beef with rice and the large shumai!
Jay GMay 30, 2012
This place is amazing. Subterranean saki and great small plates!
DesignkitchenNovember 15, 2010
extensive sake list plus great food, but the atmosphere makes this place a must!
Charles FordeAugust 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Food was good. Whiskey was excellent.
Nina RothApril 19, 2013
If you want a more mild, light, bubbly sake, get the tobiroku.
Ken BergerMarch 31, 2013
Niku Udon (meat noodles) here rule the world.
Ana SallesApril 30, 2016
Great selection of sakes!

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