Sakagura

New York, NY · Japanese restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in New York
#2729
of 9901 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Sakagura, 211 E 43rd St B1, New York, NY 10017
Phone
(212) 953-7253
Website
www.sakagura.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5:30 PM

Sakagura is a restaurant located in New York, NY. It is one of 9,901 restaurants listed in New York. Its 4.5-star rating is above the New York city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Sakagura

Established in 1996, Sakagura has been a pioneer in introducing New Yorkers to the world of sake. We continue to be one of the top sake bars in the United States, attracting countless sake lovers from around the world. Our one-of-a-kind menu... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah Yamashita · Dec 2025

My partner and I had dinner here on 11/25 to celebrate our anniversary, and we had an amazing experience sitting at the bar. Since my partner isn’t super familiar with sake, our waiter walked him through a few different types and let him try a couple to see which he preferred. All the food was delicious and the dishes were paced very well - our favorites were the wasabi garlic edamame, age dashi tofu, buta kakuni, and ginger crème brûlée. The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender and so flavorful. The manager on service was so kind and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed, and even brought a candle with our dessert since we were celebrating. While the food is incredible, the service really pushed our experience over the top. We can’t wait for our next visit!

★★★★★ 5.0 calvin yong · Jan 2026

Excellent dining experience from start to finish. The sashimi was outstanding—fresh, clean, and well executed. The kimidai and aji were particularly impressive in both texture and flavor. The eel with rice was done perfectly: fresh, no muddy smell at all, and paired with a well-balanced sauce that complemented the dish beautifully. The soba with uni was a highlight. The dashi was rich and deeply flavorful, enhanced by fresh wasabi, and when mixed together with the soba, it was simply exceptional. As we were celebrating our honeymoon, the team kindly surprised us with complimentary ice cream—an elegant and thoughtful touch that truly made the experience memorable. Special thanks to OKI, Tony, and KZ-san (Restaurant Manager) for their outstanding hospitality. Service was top-tier—attentiv

★★★★★ 5.0 L. · Dec 2025

The shop is located on the lower ground floor inside a building, which took a moment to find. We were pleasantly surprised to find the interior completely shift into an immersive Japanese style. Small bites were great (I’d skip the underwhelming yuzu udon next time) including the agedashi tofu, which was much better than other restaurants in the city. Overall pretty pricey considering we went in for some casual dinner but the food is really good if you’re willing to spend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Alexandra Plazas-Herrera · Nov 2025

We just got home to NY from a 10 hour drive. We dropped the car off at Avis and happened to find this hidden gem. This meal was supposed to be quick and we certainly were not expecting an epic experience. Our waiter was so kind and elegantly shared some interesting information about Sake. If I was not so exhausted I would have followed his recommendation and had some. We ordered a braised octopus with wasabi scallions. My husband and I were amazed by the flavors. We then had the Otoro sashimi which literally melted in our mouths. The Japanese fried chicken was perfect. We had the mushroom udon soup special which was earthy, cozy with a hint of citrus. The unexpected flavors were balanced and a delight. We will be back for a more proper meal as we must try more! This place is a

★★★★★ 5.0 Tamera G. · Sep 2025

Such a lowkey restaurant but the ambience is amazing. Our waiter was lovely, explained everything thoroughly and gave great suggestions. The food, although small portions was very tasty and authentic. Loved my experience here.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Japanese restaurantIzakaya restaurant

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