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    Izakaya Juraku

    121 Ludlow St

    New York, NY 10002


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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Karaage

      Japanese fried chicken thigh with lemon and spicy mayo or oroshi (grated daikon radish) and yuzu wasabi sauce.
      $14.00+
    • Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)

      Nagoya style Japanese chicken wings with sesame soy
      $14.00
    • Skewer-Pork Belly

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $5.00

    Skewers

    Skewers are sold as individual skewers. Each skewer is prepared in house and grilled on our custom lava stone grill and finished with our house made Yakitori tare.
    • Skewer-Tomato

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $4.00
    • Skewer-Tofu

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $4.00
    • Skewer-Zuchini

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $4.00
    • Skewer-Mushroom

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $4.00
    • Skewer-Chicken Thigh

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $5.00
    • Skewer-Pork Belly

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $5.00
    • Skewer-Beef Skirt Steak

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $6.00
    • Skewer-Shrimp

      Served as individual skewers with house-made tare sauce
      $4.00
    • Skewer-Hokkaido Scallop

      Grilled Hokkaido scallop with house Tare sauce
      $6.00
    • Skewer-Kuro Buta Sausage

      Japanese Kuro buta (pork) sausage.
      $5.00
    • Skewer Chicken Heart

      Grilled chicken heart with house gluten free tare
      $5.00
    • Skewer Ika (squid)

      $5.00

    Sides/Soup/Salad

    • Steamed Buns

      Steamed Bao buns with Chashu pork, chicken cutlet, or veggie. (2 pcs per order, unfortunately, no mixing).
      $12.00+
    • Takowasa

      Raw octopus bits with fresh wasabi
      $8.00
    • Garlic-sauteed Edamame (Possibly The Best Edamame Ever)

      possibly the best edamame you'll ever try! Pan-sauteed soybean in pod with garlic butter and rock salt
      $12.00
    • Tsumaranai (boring) Edamame

      Boiled soybean in pod, topped with sea salt
      $8.00
    • Miso Soup

      Blended miso paste with dashi (contains bonito), topped with tofu, scallion and seaweed
      $6.00
    • Small House Salad

      Organic greens topped with cherry tomato, and carrot. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
      $7.00
    • Large House Salad

      Organic greens topped with cherry tomato, and carrot. Choice of Wasabi Yuzu Dressing or Roasted Sesame Dressing
      $10.00
    • Seaweed Salad

      Shredded seaweed seasoned with soy and sesame
      $6.00
    • Kimchi

      Korean spicy fermented napa cabbage (contains anchovies)
      $5.00

    Grilled & Sauteed & Simmered & Braised

    • Pork Kimchi (buta kimchi)

      Sliced pork belly sauteed with kimchi topped with shredded dry chili
      $12.00
    • Sauteed Greens

      Butter-sauteed greens with garlic soy sauce
      $10.00
    • Assorted Oden

      Simmered fishcakes in a dashi broth with boiled egg and vegetables
      $12.00
    • Niku Jaga

      Braised sliced beef with potato, carrots, onion and devils tongue noodles
      $14.00
    • Pork Kakuni

      Buta-no-kakuni is a classic Japanese dish of braised pork belly that is slowly cooked until the meat is tender, juicy, and packed full of umami.
      $14.00
    • Yakiniku

      Sauteed sliced washu beef (short rib) with Korean style BBQ sauce
      $12.00

    Fried

    • Okonomiyaki Fries

      Majide Umai and can be made vegetarian! contains mayo, cheese and bonito
      $14.00
    • Shake Shake Fries

      House 7% salt brine fries with wasabi seasoning.
      $9.00
    • Loaded Fries

      House-made fries with karaage (Japanese fried chicken) or Kakuni (braised pork) shredded cheese, spicy mayo, and scallions.
      $16.00
    • Takoyaki

      Fried octopus balls with tonkatsu sauce, mayo, aonori and bonito
      $12.00
    • Chicken Karaage

      Japanese fried chicken thigh with lemon and spicy mayo or oroshi (grated daikon radish) and yuzu wasabi sauce.
      $14.00+
    • Agedashi Tofu

      Deep-fried organic tofu served in tempura sauce with garnishes
      $11.00
    • Agedashi Nasu

      Deep-fried organic eggplant served in tempura sauce with garnishes
      $11.00
    • Katsu (cutlet)

      Fried Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken breast cutlet. Served with tonkatsu sauce
      $12.00
    • Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)

      Nagoya style Japanese chicken wings with sesame soy
      $14.00
    • Rock Shrimp Tempura

      Served with mixed greens and spicy mayo with mentaiko
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    Noodles & Rice

    • Brown Butter Miso Ramen

      Miso pork broth with egg noodles, hard-boiled egg, spinach, brown butter, chashu, bamboo shoots, scallions
      $18.00
    • Spicy Ramen

      Braised pork bone broth with chili oil, egg noodles, hard boiled egg, spinach, braised pork loin, bamboo shoots, and scallions
      $18.00
    • Kuro (black garlic) Ramen

      Braised pork bone broth with egg noodles, hard-boiled egg, spinach, braised pork loin, bamboo shoots, scallions and house-made black garlic oil
      $18.00
    • Veggie Ramen

      Vegan soy-based broth with kale-kneaded noodles with tofu, shishito pepper, and greens. Served with house-made black garlic or Spicy chili oil
      $18.00+
    • Chilled Veggie Tomato Ramen

      Vegan kale noodles in a cold tomato broth with corn, tomato, scallions, jalapeno, and parsley
      $18.00
    • Mentaiko Mazzemen

      Pasta-style ramen dish with spiced pollock roe, fresh shiso, and shredded seaweed.
      $22.00
    • Katsu Curry

      Japanese curry with Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken cutlet and Japanese pickles
      $16.00
    • Gyu Don

      Braised sliced beef and onion with egg, served on white rice with pickled ginger and scallion
      $18.00
    • Katsu Don

      Fried Mugi-Fuji pork or chicken cutlet and sliced onion coated with egg, served on white rice
      $18.00
    • Kushi Yaki Don (grilled skewers over rice)

      3 Grilled skewers over rice, your choice of pork, chicken, beef, zucchini, Tofu or tomato
      $18.00
    • Pork Kimchi Don (buta kimchi don)

      Sauteed pork belly and kimchi over rice
      $16.00
    • Kiyo Special

      "just get it, OISHI DESU!!" Kiyo
      $20.00
    • Ramen Supliments

    • Side Rice

      $4.00

    Bottled and Can Beer

    Echigo

    • Echigo Stout

      Authentic Irish stout. Best balance among roasted malt aroma, refreshing scent from hops, fine bitterness and sweetness.
      $12.00
    • Echigo Red Ale

      Beautiful red color, medium-bodied ale. Fine bitterness and refreshing scent of citrus from hops. 2018 New York International Beer Competition GOLD AWARD.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Echigo Flying IPA

      American style Indian Pale Ale. Strong bitterness-like the impact of a dragon flying up. The refreshing scent of citrus.
      $12.00
    • Echigo Koshihikari

      Lager beer using Niigata Koshihikari rice. Crisp and refreshing with a smooth finish. "It is the worlds best, most boring beer" Kiyo
      $12.00
    • Echigo Weizen for a Relaxing Time

      Weizen for a relaxing time Beautiful, slightly hazy liquid with a fruity and refreshing aroma derived from yeasts and an Enjoyable soft mouthfeel.
      $12.00

    Far Yeast Brewery

    • Asahi Can

      Dry, smooth Saison boasting an aroma that is both phenolic and fruity as it derived from a combination of yeast and wheat.
      $7.00
    • Hinoki Lager

      Belgian IPA style beer with a gorgeous aroma from American hops and Belgian yeast.
      $14.00
    • Mori to Mori rice ale

      Collaboration in Beer Brewing with Rice Farmers Who Preserve the Rich Nature of Hokuto City, Home of Famous Water. Brewed with Koshihikari and Yudai 21 for the first batch in 2025.
      $14.00

    Hakkaisan Rydeen

    • Rydeen Pilsner

      Light with a slight hoppy finish, brewed with the same water as Hakkaisan sake giving it an extremely smooth mouth feel.
      $14.00
    • Rydeen IPA

      Nose: Has uniquely fresh citrus notes and herbal, floral tones from the hops. Flavor: Has a plump and mild hoppy flavor and a crisp, dry finish.
      $14.00

    Hitachino

    • Hitachino Dai Dai IPA

      West coast style IPA with a hint of Japanese bitter orange
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Hitachino White ale

      A refreshing mildly hopped Belgian styled beer with a complex flavor of coriander, orange peel, nutmeg.
      $14.00
    • Hitachino Yuzu Ginger NA

      Anbai literally means “Salty Plum” and the word is also used to describe the state of taste and flavor. Ii Anbai means “just right”! Hitachino Nest Anbai Ale is brewed based on the high alcohol version (7%) of the siganture beer Hitachino Nest White Ale, infused with locally grown green sour plum (ume), and finished up with a pinch of Japanese sea salt (moshio). The balance of sourness, bitterness, comes from the plum and subtle saltiness, great umami taste of the sea salt is “Ii Anbai - just right!”
      $12.00
    • Hitachino Red Rice Ale

      Japan/American Strong Ale- 7% ABV. Hitachino Real Ginger Brew is brewed with raw ginger and has complex flavors and aromas of ginger, citrus, and malt, which pair beautifully with spicy foods. Hops are Chinook, Perle, and Styrian Goldings.
      $14.00
    • Hitachino Yuzu Lager

      $14.00
    • Hitachino Nest Pirika

      A light and splendid Session ale ( Malt: Pale - Hops, Amarillo, Cascade, Perle) using carefully selected Japanese Sansho Pepperes and Yuzu. Enjoy the spicy tingle of the sansho peppers and the gentle refreshing aroma of yuzu. - Sansho is one of the typical Japanese spices with a unique fresh aroma. Its distinctive feature is the unique refreshing aroma and tingling sensation. - Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit likened to a wild mandarin orange crossed with a lemon. e fruit has a delightful citrus aroma with a oral tone and it is widely used as seasoning for Japanese cuisines.
      $14.00

    Kagua

    • Kagua Rouge

      Rich and full-bodied Belgian-style ale with flavors of roasted malt and spicy Sansho.
      $14.00
    • Kagua Blanc

      Refreshing Belgian-style ale with a flavor of Yuzu, Sansho and yeast-derived phenolic aroma.
      $14.00

    Kizakura

    • Kyoto Beer Yamada-nishiki

      Light-bodied ale with all the expertly balanced flavors and aromas of the famous sake rice "Yamadanishiki."
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Kyoto Beer Matcha IPA

      A unique blend of Kyoto matcha green tea and strong hoppy style IPA beer. Unforgettable experience.
      $14.00
    • Lucky Dog

      Great balance with bitterness of hops and deep taste from roasted malt. The use of "Yamadanishiki" rice in the production gives it a smooth aftertaste.
      $14.00

    Orion

    • Orion Shokunin Wheat beer

      The gentle taste of Okinawa-grown wheat with reduced bitterness is complemented by the refreshing aroma and acidity. The use of wheat gives it a mellow taste, and furthermore, the bitterness is reduced and a moderate acidity can be felt, which gives it a refreshing flavor. Nose: Yeast-contributed aroma such as banana, or clove Flavor: The use of wheat gives it a mellow taste, and furthermore, the bitterness is reduced and a moderate acidity can be felt, which gives it a refreshing flavor.
      $12.00

    Iwate Kura

    • Iwate Kura Oyster Stout

      An Old English style with a Japanese twist - brewed with whole oysters from Sanriku Hirota bay in Iwate Prefecture! Awards: 2006 Japan Beer Cup Gold Award 2008 World Beer Cup Silver Award
      $14.00

    Wakayama Brewery

    • Agara Craft Lychee

      Using plenty of wheat malt, this Weizen beer has a rounded and soft texture. To enjoy the banana-like fruity aroma produced by the yeast, this beer is made with as little hop aroma as possible.
      $14.00
    • Agara Craft Mikan Ale

      Wakayama mandarin oranges (Mikan) are famous nationwide. This new type of fruit beer uses plenty of Arita mandarin oranges from the Arita area, where the best mandarin oranges are cultivated. The soft yet fresh flavor of mandarin oranges is packed into this beer!
      $14.00
    • Agara Craft Sansho Ale

      The town of Aridegawa's Sansho Peppercorns - this small Wakayama prefecture town's specialty - are used in luxurious excess to brew this unique pale ale. Sansho pepper is one of Japan's most popular spices after wasabi, and it lends a unique flavor and mouthfeel to dishes similar but distinctly separate from the numbing sensation of it's cousin the Chinese Szechuan peppercorn. Nose: Has the refreshing and mild herbal aroma of Japanese sansho peppercorn, which hops cannot provide. Flavor: Soft and round with a gentle and pepper finish.
      $14.00

    Coedo Brewery (Kyodo Shoji Koedo Brewery)

    • Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen

      Shiro is an elegant unfiltered wheat beer. This is a light-bodied yet full-flavor white beer that has accents of banana, cloves, and tropical fruits yielded by specially selected yeasts.
      $12.00
    • Coedo Kyara Lager

      Kyara pours a pristine light copper hue. Aromatic hops carry notes of white grapes, spicy citrus, and tropical fruits, while a refreshing bitterness unfolds on the palate. Six different malts combine to round out the body of this flavorful lager.
      $12.00
    • Coedo Beniaka Sweet Potato Amber Ale

      The reddish sparkle of amber and a fragrant sweetness characterize this unfiltered premium ale. Brewed with roasted Kintoki Sweet Potatoes from Saitama, Japan, this amber ale imparts the perfect balance of rich-bodied smooth caramel sweetness and earthy hop bitterness. Beniaka delivers on all senses.
      $12.00
    • Coedo Marihana Session IPA

      Shikkoku is the Japanese word that evokes the jet-black color of onyx, perfect for this enchantingly dark, slow-aged brew, marked by its subtle yet complex flavor profile of espresso and dark fruits. Enigmatic shadows contrast sharply with the brightness of its tea-colored head, while the fragrance of aromatic hops delights the nose.
      $12.00
    • Coedo Sayama Tea Saison

      Saison brewed with renowned "hand-picked Sayama Yabukita" green tea. Tasting Notes: Complicated balance of spiciness, green tea flavor and citrusy hop aroma.
      $12.00

    Isekado Beer

    • Isekado Pale Ale

      From the brewery’s website: “Ever since we started brewing, we have always aimed to brew a ‘pure’ and ‘clean’ American Pale Ale. At Ise Kadoya, we capitalize on the characteristics of the Cascade hops by balancing the sweetness, body and bitterness of the aroma. We were very fortunate to be recognized by beer professionals with an award at the Australian International Beer Awards in 2003. Because we only use Cascade hops in our Pale Ale, the aroma differs slightly from batch to batch based on the particular characteristics of each years’ harvest. We invite you to enjoy the wonderful aromas and flavor that only Cascade hops can deliver.”
      $14.00
    • Isekado Hazy IPA

      bright fruity aromas of passionfruit and citrus, this is a juicy and flavour packed brew. With just a touch of hoppy bitterness characteristic of IPA combined with the slight acidity brought by the wheat malt, the finish is surprisingly gentle and mild.
      $14.00

    Bronx Brewery

    • Party Planet BB and ShiroOne collab

      This crisp and clean farmhouse ale is made with rice and yuzu. The art on the can was rawn by the talented artist ShiroOne and only 600 cans were ever made so get yours before its gone!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00

    Wine

    Bottle Wine

    • Beau Rivage Chenin Blanc 2018

      William’s decisions in the cellar are inevitably influenced by the Cote de Beaune and Loire Valley and beyond. The wine is fermented in used barrels and demi-muid and matures on its lees. Chenin remains Clarksburg’s signature variety, retaining succulent acidity thanks to the cool breezes which flow in across the Sacramento Delta every evening. 100% Chenin Blanc Sourced from mineral-rich alluvial, clay and silt soils Fermented in used barrel and demi-muids 12.1% alcohol
      $65.00
    • Nikolaihof 'HEFEABZUG' WACHAU GRÜNER VELTLINER

      Appellation: Wachau Winery Village: Mautern Grape variety: Grüner Veltliner Vineyard: Sourced from multiple sites near Mautern Soil: Loess Wine Making: Long, slow fermentation in 100% Stainless steel Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic Nikolaihof’s holdings are some of the farthest east in the Wachau near the village of Mautern on the Danube’s south bank. These are also some of the oldest known vineyards in Europe with sites such as “im Weingebirge” being mentioned as far back as 470AD. Whether it’s Nikolaus biodynamic know-how, his focus on ancestral vinification techniques, or the quality of his terroir, the resulting wines are wildly unique and joyful. They are singular wines; irreplicable anywhere else in the wine making world.
      $65.00
    • Ben Haines PINOT NOIR 'YARRA VALLEY'

      From three vineyards in Steels Creek, Coldstream and Upper Yarra 40% whole bunch fermented, the rest whole berry A hint of carbonic maceration Aged in 3-5-year old 500L puncheon barrels 9 months Unfined and unfiltered
      $60.00
    • ARPEPE ROSSO DI VALTELLINA

      100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) 50-100-year-old vines Sourced from lower slopes of Sassella and Grumello vineyards at 350-400 meters South/east exposure. 110-day maceration on the skins Aged 6-12 mo. in 50 -hectoliter untoasted casks 4,000 cases produced annually First vintage 2003
      $80.00

    Sake

    Cup Sake

    • Little Sumo 200ml

      Little Sumo is a Junmai Genshu sake From Oka Brand in Hyozo Genshu is a style made from just pure rice and water and left undiluted to make a stout 18% ABV sake. Balanced between sweet and dry with elements of fruit and nuttiness. SMV: +6 Aromas of melon and plum, and rich texture with flavors of Asian pear, banana and almonds. Packs a lot in a small package!
      $12.00
    • KAIKA RAMEN CUP SAKE

      Junmai Ginjo: Enjoy this cup sake with your favorite ramen and Izakaya dishes
      $16.00
    • Kikusui Shiboritate

      “Nama Genshu” means sake which is unpasteurized and undiluted. Sake is almost always pasteurized twice and water is added to adjust aroma and flavor, to lower alcohol content before bottling, but this sake does not go through those processes. Its aromatics are like freshly cooked rice, its flavor is lively fresh and rich bodied.
      $12.00
    • Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori Cup Sake

      $10.00
    • Snow Angel Nigori 200ml

      A delicate, silky, unfiltered nigori sake from Oka Brand in Hyogo. Off dry with a touch of sweetness but balanced at 12.5% ABV. Aroma of lily flowers and cantaloupes, smooth and creamy texture, flavors of Muscat grape and strawberries with a lingering finish. Rich and delicious, this pairs well with big flavors: spicy foods, BBQ, curries and even ice cream.
      $12.00

    Small Bottle Sake

    • Shirakabe-Gura Tokubetsu Junmai 300ml

      This smooth, complex, nuanced full body sake is delicious and approachable. The Tokubetsu Junmai type sake displays a wide range of flavors depending on whether you serve it warmed or at room temperature. Either option will give you an enjoyably complex yet smooth, umami focused blend that will linger on your taste buds.
      $25.00
    • Dassai Blue Sparkling 50 Nigori JDGJ 360ml

      Naturally fermented in bottle, resulting in a pleasant fruitiness and refreshing finish, this sake flavor and aroma are both smooth and fragrant. This uniquely lighter nigori style is reflective of the premium elegance of Dassai Junmai Daiginjo.
      $32.00
    • Kizakura Matcha Nigori Sake 300ml

      Kizakura twists traditional sake with a new flavor of Kyoto Matcha. It has a light Matcha flavor with milky and sweet honeydew flavor with a hint of pistachio.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake 300ml

      Sayuri means “little lily” in Japanese and the name is apt for this soft, floral noted nigori. Hints of white grape and elements of cherry blossom tie in seamlessly to create a lush, creamy saké with a deliciously smooth finish.
      $23.00
    • Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo 300ml

      A smooth and refreshing sake that drinks as brisk and refrehsing as a cold winter morning. Internationally renowned as a perfect example of the Niigata region's signature crisp and clean brewing style, this Junmai Daiginjo has a restrained and delicate aroma offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florility and earth, and the first sip evokes a gentle rice flavor with a pristine and invigorating dry finish.
      $34.00
    • Shirakawago Saanigori JG 300ml

      Shirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash), its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler's of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition. Medium Dry & Rich
      $25.00
    • Sanzen Bizen Omachi JDG 300ml

      Sanzen Black Junmai Dai Ginjyo is brewed from 100% Bizen Omachi rice. Elegantly structured, balanced, and nuanced.
      $26.00
    • Mio Sparkling 300ml Sake

      MIO is a festive, sparkling sake, bright with aromas of peach, ripe persimmon, freesia, and fresh bread. Its gentle effervescence creates a refreshing piquancy in the mouth, and sets off the flavors of pear and peach, with accents of yellow rose and baking spice.
      $25.00
    • Dassai Blue Type 50 375ml

      Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo exemplifies Dassai's commitment to excellence and innovation. This exceptional sake, the brewery's inaugural release in the US, is meticulously crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50% and pure Hudson Valley water. It boasts a delicate bouquet of pear and apple, interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and peach, and enhanced by a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, it is light and silky, with a gentle sweetness that dances on the tongue. Vibrant notes of tropical fruit, crisp green apple, and subtle grainy and nutty undertones create a harmonious flavor profile. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a delightful zest that lingers.
      $35.00
    • Bizenmaboroshi 300ml

      It takes the whole yuzu fruit - flesh, seeds and peel - to give this Yuzu Sake its rich and fresh taste. SAKARI only uses yuzu from Kochi and Kagoshima, known for their high quality citrus fruits. By making full use of the tartness, slight bitterness, and flavor peculiar to Yuzu, and using junmai sake as raw materials, the refined umami and moderate sweetness creates a delightfully rounded harmony. So deliciously fresh, you'll feel like you're on a vacation in sunny southern Japan. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Preservative-free!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • One Ten Black JDG

      Named after famed kabuki actor Hyakujyuro, who once donated 1200 cherry blossom trees to Kakamigahara City, this refined junmai dai-ginjyo has a delicate nose with a moderate body that finishes crisp and clean.
      $26.00
    • Dassai Blue 50 Nigori 375ml

      Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo exemplifies Dassai's commitment to excellence and innovation. This exceptional sake, the brewery's inaugural release in the US, is meticulously crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50% and pure Hudson Valley water. It boasts a delicate bouquet of pear and apple, interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and peach, and enhanced by a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, it is light and silky, with a gentle sweetness that dances on the tongue. Vibrant notes of tropical fruit, crisp green apple, and subtle grainy and nutty undertones create a harmonious flavor profile. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a delightful zest that lingers.
      $35.00
    • REI Daiginjo Nigori

      Sho Chiku Bai REI Junmai DaiGinjo Nigori presents a lightly cloudy appearance and a delicate, finely textured mouthfeel. The complex nose reveals enticing aromas of tangerine, pineapple, white and yellow flowers, sweet cream, melon and mint. These aromas are reflected on the palate, along with notes of caramel, cantaloupe, Sichuan pepper, white mushroom, and salt. A soft, subtle sweetness ties everything together beautifully. Serving Suggestion: Chilled to 45-55°F and shake well before serving. Food Pairing Suggestions: The subtle sweetness, lightly creamy mouthfeel and fruit-forward character harmonizes with a variety of foods, including:
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00

    Bottle Sake

    • Chef Kai's Tateyama Ginrei Junmai 720ml

      Brewed with Yamadanishiki and Gohyakuman Goku rice. It tastes light, dry and clean yet richness from its rice that goes down very smoothly. Brewery: Tateyama Region: Hokuriku, Toyama
      OUT OF STOCK
      $68.00
    • Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo 720ml

      Say hello to one of the most polished sakes in Japan. This sake has been milled to 23% and it is in a class by itself. With a nose of grapes, flowers, strawberries and mineral water the flavor is as luscious as the aroma. Dassai is a clean and plump Daiginjo with chapters of flavors wrapped in a deep and layered structure. Look for hints of brown sugar, fleshy plums and minerals
      $190.00
    • Dassai Blue Type 35 720ml

      After exporting the Yamada Nishiki seeds from Japan and spending 4 years cultivating with Isbell Farm, Type 35 reinforces the brand’s commitment and dedication to make U.S.-made sake with Hudson Valley water and Arkansas rice. Tasting Notes: White peaches and ripe papayas with a soft, sweet fragrance. The taste is characterized by a subtle sweetness and refreshing acidity
      $95.00
    • Dassai Blue Type 50 720ml (Nama when available)

      Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo exemplifies Dassai's commitment to excellence and innovation. This exceptional sake, the brewery's inaugural release in the US, is meticulously crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50% and pure Hudson Valley water. It boasts a delicate bouquet of pear and apple, interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and peach, and enhanced by a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, it is light and silky, with a gentle sweetness that dances on the tongue. Vibrant notes of tropical fruit, crisp green apple, and subtle grainy and nutty undertones create a harmonious flavor profile. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a delightful zest that lingers.
      $75.00
    • Dassai Blue 50 Nigori 720ml

      Dassai Blue Type 50 Junmai Daiginjo exemplifies Dassai's commitment to excellence and innovation. This exceptional sake, the brewery's inaugural release in the US, is meticulously crafted using premium Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50% and pure Hudson Valley water. It boasts a delicate bouquet of pear and apple, interwoven with hints of tropical fruit and peach, and enhanced by a subtle floral elegance. On the palate, it is light and silky, with a gentle sweetness that dances on the tongue. Vibrant notes of tropical fruit, crisp green apple, and subtle grainy and nutty undertones create a harmonious flavor profile. The finish is clean and refreshing, leaving a delightful zest that lingers.
      $75.00
    • Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo 720ml

      A smooth and refreshing sake that drinks as brisk and refrehsing as a cold winter morning. Internationally renowned as a perfect example of the Niigata region's signature crisp and clean brewing style, this Junmai Daiginjo has a restrained and delicate aroma offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florility and earth, and the first sip evokes a gentle rice flavor with a pristine and invigorating dry finish.
      $85.00
    • Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori Sake 720ml

      Sayuri means “little lily” in Japanese and the name is apt for this soft, floral noted nigori. Hints of white grape and elements of cherry blossom tie in seamlessly to create a lush, creamy saké with a deliciously smooth finish.
      $65.00
    • Sanzen Bizen Omachi JDG 720ml

      Sanzen Black Junmai Dai Ginjyo is brewed from 100% Bizen Omachi rice. Elegantly structured, balanced, and nuanced.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $65.00
    • Shirakabe-Gura Tokubetsu Junmai 720ml

      This smooth, complex, nuanced full body sake is delicious and approachable. The Tokubetsu Junmai type sake displays a wide range of flavors depending on whether you serve it warmed or at room temperature. Either option will give you an enjoyably complex yet smooth, umami focused blend that will linger on your taste buds.
      $55.00
    • Shirakawago Saanigori JG 720ml

      Shirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash), its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler's of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition. Medium Dry & Rich
      $68.00
    • Shirayuki Edo Genroku

      Shirayuki Edo Genroku Junmai is produced using Hyogo Prefecture Yamada-Nishiki sake brewing rice milled to 88% of its original size. The Konishi Family have long been the guardians of old-world brewing traditions as documented in their uninterrupted daily brewing logs that date back to the late 1600s. Shirayuki Edo Genroku is a strong and complex and Junmai (Genshu), with an interesting salty sweetish haze. Dark chocolate, honey, yeast, dried corn as well as lime blossom and wood. It achieves its amber colour from the wooden barrels (taru) in which it is fermented.
      $110.00
    • Yuzu Sake Bottle

      Yuzu sake made from high quality sake mixed with fresh yuzu juice.
      $57.00
    • Mantensei Star filled sky 720ml

      Aged in tank for 3 years, this umami-rich sake finishes dry and clean from precise fermentation and water minerality. This unusual juxtaposition makes it stand out as a savory sake that will not weigh you down. Star-Filled Sky is brewed in Japan’s least populated prefecture where there is an abundance of natural elements available. This isolation leads to nights with complete darkness, where the stars are in full view. GRADE Junmai Ginjo Tasting Notes Soft, honey-laced notes with hints of smoked soy sauce and a mineral finish.
      $95.00
    • Nobunaga Nama Junmai Ginjo Genshu 720ml

      Nobunaga, it's freshly squeezed with non filter, unpasteurized and unprocessed. Elegant, fruity aroma, natural & rich flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $65.00
    • Kizakura 45 720ml

      Sweetest Junmai Daiginjo sake ever! This Junmai Daiginjo sake is made with premium Yamadanishiki rice, which is specially cultivated using less chemical fertilizer and pesticides, polished down to 45%. This polishing ratio is the highest among Kizakura's Junmai Daiginjo, and we adopted the number to its product name. Based on our market research results, this sake was developed only for overseas sake lovers. Tasting Notes: Brilliant fruity, floral aroma like peach, apple and pear, and flavors like ripe melon, chestnut and a hint of herb. Juicy sweetness like honeydew.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $65.00
    • Dassai Blue Yuzu Sake

      Vibrant Japanese yuzu zest layered with a delicate sake sweetness, offering a refreshing and clean citrus finish.
      $75.00

    N/A Beverages

    • Asahi 0 None Alcoholic Beer

      $8.00
    • UCC Oolong Tea

      $4.00
    • UCC Iced Green Tea

      $4.00
    • Japanese Can Ice Coffee

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00
    • Coke Zero

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Ramune

      $4.00
    • Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00

    Dessert

    • Dorayaki 2pcs

      Dorayaki is made of honey pancake sandwich with sweet red bean filling. It’s wildly popular amongst children and adults alike in Japan.
      $7.00

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    Kagua Blanc

    $14.00

    Refreshing Belgian-style ale with a flavor of Yuzu, Sansho and yeast-derived phenolic aroma.

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    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Japanese restaurant that specializes in Japanese craft beer, premium sake, unique craft cocktails, and authentic and modern Izakaya food in the Lower East Side.

    Location

    121 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

    Directions


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