Hidden basement izakaya w/ an insane sake menu & delicious food. A transporting Japanese experience.
Tucked away in a basement in Midtown Manhattan, Sakagura offers a transporting izakaya experience. It's celebrated for its extensive sake selection, complementing a menu of delicious Japanese small plates. This spot is often recommended for its unique atmosphere and high-quality Japanese cuisine, making it a go-to for both casual outings and more special occasions.
This Japanese izakaya is highly recommended for its authentic cuisine and impressive sake list. Diners often highlight the small plates and the unique dining experience it offers.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its izakaya-style small plates and extensive sake selection. Specific dishes like rice bowls with optional dashi on the side have also been mentioned."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, frequently praising the extensive sake selection and the overall quality of the Japanese small plates.
Important Note
One user noted that while it's a popular spot, some might find it not 'fancy enough' for certain high-end price points.
"Sakagura is presented as a potential idea for a restaurant."
Neutral"This user recommended Sakagura as a Japanese restaurant option."
Positive"Sakagura might be a suitable option as it's more upscale than a typical Japanese restaurant and offers menu variety. The commenter also noted that finding an omakase place that also serves noodles is rare, unless opting for a high-end Kaiseki meal."
Positive"This user suggested Sakagura for fish-forward omakase."
Positive"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."
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