Yopparai

4.6

504 Reviews

$50 and over

Izakaya

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Yopparai is a well-loved Japanese restaurant and sake bar known for a wide variety of sake paired with traditional Japanese cuisine. We serve traditional Japanese favorites like sashimi, sushi and grilled meat/fish, while also offering signature dishes like homemade tofu, oden, and Japanese-style hot pot. All of our dishes are homemade using a combination of fresh local ingredients and fish and meat sourced from Japan. We offer unique seating in intimate booths on Japanese tatami mats, as well as counter seating in front of our sushi chefs.

If you're celebrating a special occasion, please consider our limited-availability chef's omakase menu. The omakase experience may be booked in advance through Open Table or by calling the restaurant.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 777-7253
Website
http://www.yopparainyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Junya Miura

Location
49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F train to Delancey St, J/M/Z trains to Essex St, B/D trains to Grand St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Seasonal omakase dining
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Previously offered only at our sister restaurant, Yopparai Ronin, we are now offering a limited availability seasonal omakase menu of Chef Miura's selected dishes! Enjoy 6 courses of traditional Japanese cuisine including appetizers, sashimi and sushi, grilled and steamed dishes, ending with a traditional Japanese dessert. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please note restrictions in your reservation or call the restaurant for details. Pricing ranges from $110-130 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity); reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $25 per guest. Omakase reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. For same day reservations, please call the restaurant to check availability.

Chawanmushi$18.00
Bonito Dashi Steamed Egg Custard made with Yuzu Rind and Mitsuba
Slimy Bomb$16.00
Fermented Soy Beans, Tuna, Japanese Yam, Okra, and Quail Egg Yolk
Homemade Tofu$13.00
Chilled Homemade Tofu served with Various Condiments
Washu Gyu Tataki$21.00
Lightly Seared Washu Beef with Yuzu and Miso Dressing
Agedashi Tofu$14.00
Deep Fried Tofu Served in a Thickened Dashi Broth
Karaage$14.00
Fried Chicken Marinated in Rice Malt and Garlic
Kakuni$16.00
Braised Berkshire Pork Belly in Sweet Dashi Broth

Miso Soup

Tofu Miso Soup$5.00
Miso Soup made from Red Miso with Tofu and Toasted Seaweed
Botan Miso Soup$6.00
Miso Soup-Bisque made with Botan Shrimp Head

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of Tempura$32.00
2 Shrimps, NY Trout, Eggplant, Squid, Japanese Basil
Assort of 5 Types of Vegetable Tempura$21.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Zucchini, Japanese Basil
Tempura over Rice and Tofu Miso Soup Set$39.00
2 Shrimps, NY Trout, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Trout, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg
Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$29.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Zucchini, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg

Japanese Barbecue

Tsukune$16.00
Homemade Chicken Meatball Topped with Raw Egg Yolk
Hotate Butter$18.00
Grilled Scalloped in Soy Based Butter Sauce
Gindara Saikoyoyaki$17.00
Grilled Miso Marinated Black Cod, Classic Yopparai Recipe
Ika Ichiyazuke$17.00
Grilled Whole Marinated Squid

Hot Pot

Orders Come with a Variety of Vegetables and Mushrooms

Homemade Tofu$24.00
Pork Belly$27.00
Fresh Fish
- M/P

Sashimi

Assortment of 8 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)$75.00
Assortment of 6 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)$52.00
Assortment of 3 Types of Sashimi (Chef's Selection)$28.00

Chirashi Sushi

Served on Sushi Rice

Yopparai Special Chirashi$58.00
NY Trout and Trout Caviar$25.00
Sea Eel Simmered in Sweeten Soy Sauce$25.00
Snow Crab and Salmon Roe$32.00
Tuna Marinated in Dashi Soy Sauce$27.00
Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe$32.00

Sushi

Chef's Selection

5 Piece Chef's Selection Sushi$32.00
5 Pieces of Nigiri Sushi, 1 Sushi Roll, and Botan Shrimp Miso Soup
10 Piece Chef's Selection Sushi$85.00
10 Pieces of Nigiri Sushi, 1 Sushi Roll, and Botan Shrimp Miso Soup

Grilled Rice Balls

Grilled Rice Balls$23.00
Two Traditionally Grilled Rice Balls. One is topped with Sea Urchin while the other is topped with Sea Eel. This Set Comes with one Bowl of Tofu Miso Soup

What 504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yopparai offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "outstanding" cuisine and an extensive sake list. Guests love the "wonderful" ambiance, attentive service, and unique private dining options. Highlights include the sashimi sampler, black cod, and pork belly shabu shabu. Perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion.

504 Reviews

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Marc
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been going to Yopparai for nearly fifteen years. It’s a perfect combination of both familiar and inventive izakaya food — with, of course, great pairings of sake, shochu, and other beverages. The staff, chefs, and owners are always attentive and go the extra mile. Excited to see an old favorite still going strong!
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Michael
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yopparai is one of my two favorite Japanese restaurants in New York and I’ve been going there about 15 years. Yopparai (which means “a drunk” in Japanese because of its great sake list) is simple, excellent Japanese home cooking. The counter seats are for 2 people and that’s the best way to eat there if it’s just 2. The staff is outstanding and quality is excellent. They always have specials so it never gets old. My favorites are the sashimi sampler where the only use the best fish and great variety, karaage (fried chicken), kanuni (pork belly in dashi broth), tsukune (a chicken meatball patty topped with a raw egg yolk you mix together) and grilled squid! Love this place. Always feel like home!
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Julie
New York City
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yopparai offers a unique Japanese dining experience. The sake menu is worth the visit, but what was truly special was the ambiance. We sat with friends in a secluded booth, artfully decorated, which set the stage. Our waiter did an excellent job of guiding us through the menu, which has many familiar-looking items (sushi/sashimi/tempura/etc). But the care and presentation here was out of the ordinary. Highly recommended.
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Henrik
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Yopparai team is as good as ever. Lots of great seasonal menu items and an expanded list of sake
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Gabrielle
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really lovely staff, interesting food, though a bit pricey. Still worthwhile and we had a very enjoyable experience.
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boaz
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming here for over twenty years. It’s our romantic pamper ourselves place. It never fails.
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Peter
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Some of the best authentic Japanese food I’ve had in the city
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Jenny
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and wonderful service. The waitstaff was impeccably attentive. The waiter took his time to explain all the sake on the menu and also gave us a tasting. The Yopparai Chirashi was delicious along with the octopus and beef tongue specials. Great experience overall.
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Sophia
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good not amazing. I’d keep it in mind as a back up restaurant
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about it! Food drinks service ambience!
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Yopparai is rated 4.6 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Experiences are available.

49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F train to Delancey St, J/M/Z trains to Essex St, B/D trains to Grand St.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Junya Miura
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.yopparainyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-7253

Yopparai

Make a reservation

Additional information

Seasonal omakase dining

Vegetables and Salads

Homemade Nukazuke$8.00

Fresh Steamed Black Edamame$7.00

Tomato Salad$11.00

Daikon Salad$13.00

Appetizers

Chawanmushi$18.00

Slimy Bomb$16.00

Homemade Tofu$13.00

Washu Gyu Tataki$21.00

Agedashi Tofu$14.00

Karaage$14.00

Kakuni$16.00

Miso Soup

Tofu Miso Soup$5.00

Botan Miso Soup$6.00

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of Tempura$32.00

Assort of 5 Types of Vegetable Tempura$21.00

Tempura over Rice and Tofu Miso Soup Set$39.00

Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$29.00

Japanese Barbecue

Tsukune$16.00

Hotate Butter$18.00

Gindara Saikoyoyaki$17.00

Ika Ichiyazuke$17.00

Hot Pot

Homemade Tofu$24.00

Pork Belly$27.00

Fresh Fish

Sashimi

Assortment of 8 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)$75.00

Assortment of 6 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)$52.00

Assortment of 3 Types of Sashimi (Chef's Selection)$28.00

Chirashi Sushi

Yopparai Special Chirashi$58.00

NY Trout and Trout Caviar$25.00

Sea Eel Simmered in Sweeten Soy Sauce$25.00

Snow Crab and Salmon Roe$32.00

Tuna Marinated in Dashi Soy Sauce$27.00

Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe$32.00

Sushi

5 Piece Chef's Selection Sushi$32.00

10 Piece Chef's Selection Sushi$85.00

Grilled Rice Balls

Grilled Rice Balls$23.00

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