Hidden basement izakaya w/ insane sake menu & great small plates. Perfect for date nights or impressing clients.
Nestled in the basement of an office building, this Japanese izakaya is a hidden gem. It's lauded for its extensive sake menu and delicious small plates, offering a transportive atmosphere that makes for a great date night or client dinner.
This Japanese izakaya is highly recommended for its extensive sake list and flavorful small plates. While many dishes are lauded, the focus is on the izakaya experience.
"While specific dishes aren't consistently highlighted, the izakaya-style small plates are frequently mentioned as a strong point, alongside an extensive sake menu. A lunch special including a rice bowl, salad, and half udon for $18 is also noted."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant for its exceptional sake selection and delicious izakaya-style small plates, often highlighting its unique atmosphere as a major draw.
Important Note
One user noted that while it's a New York institution with great sake and small plates, it might not be considered 'fancy enough' for a very high-end dining experience (>$200-300 per person). Another user questioned if it was the correct restaurant based on a decorative detail not matching their recollection.
"The commenter describes a date experience at Sakagura, noting the initial apprehension of their date due to the hidden basement location, and praises the restaurant's excellent sake collection in NYC."
Positive"Sakagura is recommended as a hidden restaurant located in a basement, with a provided map link."
Positive"Sakagura was suggested as a place that would offer vegetarian options."
Positive"Sakagura is recommended as a Japanese dining option in Midtown."
Positive"Sakagura is an upscale Japanese Izakaya located in Midtown East."
Neutral"This user recommended Sakagura as a favorite for sushi with other menu items and praised its impeccable atmosphere."
Positive"Sakagura was mentioned as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter appreciates the overall decor of Sakagura."
Positive"This restaurant is a recommended option."
Neutral"This is a recommended upscale sake bar and izakaya near Grand Central."
Neutral"This comment expresses that Sakagura is not considered fancy enough for the user's desired spending range of $200-$300 per person."
Negative"This Japanese small plates and sake bar is recommended as a New York institution, with reservations being important. However, another user found it not fancy enough for their desired price point."
Neutral"This user questioned if Sakagura was the correct restaurant, noting that the boxing belt detail did not align with their knowledge of the establishment."
Neutral"The user stated that Sakagura was not the correct restaurant and described the sought-after place as having a very family-friendly feel."
Negative"This comment suggested Sakagura as a potential restaurant."
Neutral"Sakagura is praised for its numerous small bites, wide sake selection, and transportive atmosphere, located in a basement."
Positive"Sakagaru features a daily lunch special set for $18, which includes a rice bowl, salad, and half udon."
Positive"This user recommended Sakagura, stating it would be their choice for a restaurant in that area."
Positive"sakagura is recommended as a sushi option."
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