“Sakagura has a huge space and feels quintessentially minimalistic and Japanese, and most importantly has a HUGE same menu - our bartender was knowledgeable and helped us pick sake for ourselves.”
H3
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“Sakagura has a huge space and feels quintessentially minimalistic and Japanese, and most importantly has a HUGE same menu - our bartender was knowledgeable and helped us pick sake for ourselves.”
H3
“Sakagura is amazing. It’s in the downstairs of an office building and super authentic both aesthetically and cuisine wise.”
H2
“I love seeing them puzzled that we’ve entered a building lobby and walking down to the basement only to light up upon entering.”
H2
“Sakagura-legit and underrated”
H2
“pricey but pretty tasty food.”
H2
“Sakagura for Soba, hands down.”
H2
“I love the Inaniwa udon at Sakagura.”
H2
“this place is amazing, but on the more expensive side.”
H2
“I really enjoy Sakagura”
H2
“I absolutely love Sakagura for a quick lunch. The dinner menu is good but more pricy and I found the service slower. Very cool spot though and amazing sake list.”
H2
“Sakagura is a great izakaya spot! Super cute and unique vibe for being in midtown”
H2
“Great experience but small portions and pricey.”
H2
“Sakagura for izakaya type vibes.”
H2
“Food is solid, menu is huge, and I've always thought the decor was a bit kitsch, but a kid might really like it.”
H2
“I like Sakagura, you walk through a lobby and downstairs, it reminds me of Izykayas in Tokyo. Great selection of Sake and a proper Japanese menu going well beyond sushi.”
H2
“Yowza they are pricey even though they're good.”
H2
“Both are wonderful! Sakagura is more of a sake bar, and the menu is akin to a traditional izakaya, small dishes, interesting specials.”
H2
“Sakagura has always felt pretty authentic to me, albeit upscale.”
H2
“Fucking love Sakagura, insane Sake menu and some really good food too”
H2
“Good, but not really a sushi place”
H2
“Pork belly at sakagura”
H2
“Sakagura Japanese izakaya and sushi in a unique environment…huge sake list and cocktails”
H2
“The eggplant is a standout and their sake program is elite”
H2
“Some favs: Sakagura - $$ - Izakaya; lunch menu is pretty good value”
H2
“The food is very good, and going into the basement of an anonymous office building feels kind of secret agent-y.”
H2
“I had an extremely questionable tuna with labne last time I went.”
H2
“Agree with Sakagura. Great intimate ambiance, amazing food, outstanding sake”
H2
“for cool factor you'll be hard pressed to find anything better than Sakagura”
H2
“Sakagura is great if you enjoy Japanese food. Great vibes too”
H2
“Lots of small bites, tons of sake, and a cool vibe as it’s in the basement of a building and feels a bit like you’re transported to Tokyo.”
H2
“Imo sashimi isn't worth it compared to the rest of the menu”
H2
“Add Sakagura to this list for some excellent soba.”
H2
“My favorite Jap spot in Midtown. Love the vibes”
H2
“Sakagura. People never expect it”
H1
“Decibel, Hasaki, Angel's Share, HanGawi, Sakagura, Cafe Boulud, The River Cafe.”
H1
“Modern takes on Japanese dishes- Sakagura”
H1
“My pick would have to be Balthazar or Sakagura. Those i probably enjoyed the most without worrying about “reviews” or “ratings”.”
H1
“You could go to a izakaya like sakagura or a yakitori omakase like torien or Cote.”
H1
“Sakagura is a nicer one.”
H1
“Sakagura for upscale izakaya”
H1
“Sakagura”
H1
“- sakagura”
H1
“Depends what mid-range is for you and what kind of Japanese food you’re looking for. Generally, I like:”
H1
“Fiaschiterria Pistoia, Sakagura, Eyval, Raouls, Libertine, LaRina, Sofreh, Vinegar Hill House, chez ma tante.”
H1
“try sakagura.”
H1
“For Japanese izakaya could try - Sakagura or Izakaya Mew.”
H1
“Second for Sakagura, Juban, & Izakaya Nomad.”
H1
“I think that Sakagura might be a nice option, too.”
H1
“Sakagura.”
H1
“Sakagura in little Japan”
H1