YopparaiWonderful!I expected it to be great, but it was even better. You walk up a set of steps then have to ring a doorbell to get it- very exclusive feeling. Then you snuggle up in a booth or at the bar in such cool benches and let the very nice servers help you pick dishes. VERY interesting and authentic Japanese food. Get a suggestion from the sake sommelier for drinks. Really unique and beautiful experience! We ordered so so so much food- we thought the bill would be outrageous but it was totally affordable!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMParada obligada en NYYopparai es un Sake Bar que con toda franqueza es simplemente una joya. Mi esposo y yo amamos la comida japonesa y siempre durante nuestros viajes buscamos el mejor resta japones... en Nueva York puede resultar dificilisimo escoger entre tanta oferta, pero definitivamente con Yopparai nos sacamos la loteria. La carta la cambian constantemente, es decir, el chef presenta en el menú exactamente lo que se encontró en el mercado ese día. Una recomendación? ponganse en las manos del chef! el los va a consentir y a darles lo más maravilloso que hayan jamás comido. Eso si, no vayan por rollos, sushis nigiris y demás NO HAY!!! y por supuesto NO HACEN FALTA!! si eres amante de la comida japonesa no te lo puedes perder!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMBest new sake spot in NYC!I love love love this place!!! Great food, great sake list and great people!3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptionally authentic JapaneseExceptionally authentic Japanese food, creatively prepared with quality ingredients. The tsukune chicken skewers were a little bland, but that's my only quibble. Toro sashimi was excellent, as was chawanmushi. Atmosphere was little bit rowdy, but we are told that Friday/Saturday nights are like that, while mid-week is more subdued and relaxed. We'll definitely be back.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMAs soon as you walk into thisAs soon as you walk into this restaurant, you feel like you have found a piece of Japan in the middle of manhattan! They have created an amazing menu and dining experience that puts your mind and taste buds as if you have taken a plane to Tokyo! We especially love sitting in front of the grill bar window watching the chef seamlessly create these amazing delicious food as well as watch all the amazing dishes that are passing through from the kitchen. Must go! Great for a small gathering of 4 people or a romantic get away or two girl friends who want to experience a night in Japan!!!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a good time. GreatAlways a good time. Great for catching up with a few friends but better for a romantic night out.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMLoved it! Staff filled withLoved it! Staff filled with good advice. Sake top line, food authentic & beautifully presented.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM