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Yopparai Ronin, New York, NY

Yopparai Ronin

4.7
4.7
75 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
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From the team of Yopparai comes Yopparai Ronin, an intimate space on the Lower East Side that offers guests a virtual trip to Japan. Inspired by favorite dishes and design elements from Yopparai, we offer a variety of yakitori and grilled skewers made from high-quality ingredients, including local chicken and vegetables. In our cozy space, you can enjoy our yakitori as part of a multi-course menu of authentic Japanese dishes, complete with sake pairings recommended by our experts. Enjoy our attentive service, relax in our unique space, and experience the tradition of Japanese dining.

Many dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please call for details and note any special requests in your reservation.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 882-0510
  • Website
    https://www.yopparainyc.com/ronin.html?210507
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Kazumi Motoi
  • Location
    69A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002-2426
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    between Rivington and Stanton Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/M/J to Delancey/Essex St
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Yakitori Omakase Menu

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our limited availability yakitori omakase menu of Chef Motoi's selected dishes! Enjoy multiple courses of traditional Japanese cuisine including appetizers, sashimi, yakitori skewers, ending with a traditional Japanese dessert. Available as a half-course or full-course. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please note restrictions in your reservation or call the restaurant for details. Pricing ranges from $65-150 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.
    Yakitori Omakase Menu Photo

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

75 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff went above and beyond during my wife and I’s dinner. The restaurant is very cozy in the best way, instantly transporting you to Japan. Our conversations with the staff about where in Japan they are from and where we should eat were very enjoyable. The food was delicious, with every course explained thoroughly. We would happily return and recommend anyone who is considering dining here to come.

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  2. ViktoriaB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a great place with wonderful food and ambiance. The water was super amazing. My only concern is that I can’t bring in more of my friends because they are vegetarians. I with chef created a third option with just vegetarian skewers!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. Would recommend to anyone who loves traditional Japanese cuisine in a very intimate place. The cozy atmosphere provides an excellent chance to really savour every dish. 10/10 highly recommend

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing yakitori and everything was delicious - felt like we were back in Japan.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful space. Food was amazing and staff was extremely attentive. Will be back soon!

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  6. JuliaJ

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Small and intimate dining experience. Enjoyed the yakitoris and ground chicken rice is very flavorful.

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  7. AliM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an intimate and cozy place that only serves 1 or 2 tables at a time. With 4-6 people, you’d have the place to yourself. Very authentic and high quality Japanese food.

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  8. chie

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice and cosy with great service and excellent food. Their Yakitori course was very thoughtful and good value.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our dinner here tonight. The service and food were excellent. We especially enjoyed the oden, the wagyu steak, the pork belly wrapped tomato skewer and the red bean vanilla mochi dessert. Can’t wait to go back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a delicious bottle of sake and a meal that felt authentically Japanese. A tasting menu that sustainably uses every part of the chicken. Juicy chicken meatballs, Oden, and wagyu beef with gold flakes were some of the highlights.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second Valentine’s Day seating. Fantastic from start to finish.

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  12. AlexeiK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, great service, great food! This small restaurant is a true gem. We will certainly be back.

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  13. RachelP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New favorite restaurant. The chef is a total genius and this restaurant deserves Michelin attention. Impeccable service, ambiance, flavor & creativity. Bravo!! Everything was amazing. Can’t wait to go back for more!!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience and phenomenal service!

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  15. XintongZ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my birthday party with close friends. Very nice place, they have updated their menu entirely since my last visit but still good! I would highly recommend the 🍶selection. 5 different types of drinks and all of them are really good! The 4 people table is a very private room and very comfortable. We had a great time there!

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  16. Charlie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Eugene is the man!! He guided my date & I through the menu and made us feel right at home. Ambience was incredible, and the food was amazing. Arigato Eugene!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Just unprofessional. Food was Luke warm as it was already prepared hours beforehand and simply warmed up to serve

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  18. IanJ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best dinner, the food was outstanding and the sake pairing was perfect. Ryan gave us amazing service, walking us through each dish and pairing and teaching us about the exquisite dishes. We laughed, we cried (that black cod), it was a great night.

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  19. SkyO

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I had an amazing dinner at Yopparai Ronin. We were looking for good Japanese food on our last day in town and were pleasantly surprised to find a same-day reservation available at a nice place like this. We went in not quite knowing what to expect, especially since some old photos online made it look like this place is a rock-and-roll themed Japanese bar (it isn't, and those were photos from before they renovated and rebranded. Also note this place is different from the sister restaurant down the street just called Yopparai). We were so we glad we went. The food was top-notch. They serve a six-course omakase tasting menu, with some options to choose from for one of the courses. We loved every dish we had. The food is fresh and seasonal; they revamp their menu every few months and had a couple of specials available to choose from as well. The sake pairing was also delicious, and I'd recommend adding it on if it's in your budget. The service was above and beyond. The staff was super friendly and knowledgable. Our main waiter made great dinner conversation and even taught us a bit about Japanese culture. After our meal was over, he even hooked us up with a table at the speakeasy bar next door (where we also had a great time). I'm definitely going to tell my friends about this place, and I hope to come back next time I'm in NYC.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I feel like I went into this experience unprepared, but the staff was so accommodating and helpful explaining things to me that I was new to. Everything was delicious and I wish I could go back soon. If I could give a higher rating for the service I would.

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  21. NYer

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I had an excellent omakase set last evening. Our host, Kevin, took excellent care of us, explaining carefully what we were eating and drinking. The room was pleasant, quiet, and elegant. The food, even were it not properly explained, was interesting -- different tofus, little shrimp meatballs, smoked duck, sashimi, NY trout,... -- and all honestly delicious. I highly recommend this place (but please, stay away so that I can get a seat next time).

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  22. Chuck

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked counter for two to celebrate our anniversary on a Saturday night. Fantastic service, first and foremost. Kevin and Ryan walked us personally through every course, gave excellent sake pairings, and even stuck around with us after the meal to share multiple celebratory drinks (the smoothest Green Tea Shochu you'll ever taste...) on the house. Food was excellent. The right mix of temperatures, textures, and flavors, paced perfectly. Great price point, too. Very cozy, intimate ambience. Felt like we were the only people in the restaurant, with VIP access to staff. Slightly speakeasy vibe from outside, without super-prominent visibility from street. Amazing experience. Very happy to celebrate our anniversary there and will definitely go back as they keep iterating on the omakase!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible experience all around. Would not recommend.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treat! 6 course meal that included sake. The place is small and tight, but the staff make it feel intimate and cozy. I highly recommend!

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  25. MMmM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible omakase, tremendous quality and a lot of food. Some of the most nuanced and interesting food I’ve ever eaten

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. There is brief intro for each course and the flavor in each course is balanced perfectly. I’d definitely recommend the place, especially who want to try the omakase.

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  27. Mudd

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent if you want to try a unique, authentic Japanese experience. The waiter will cater to your Japanese experience as you see fit.

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  28. somethingspicy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Remarkably special omakase experience from the atmosphere to the food to the service. Must give it a try

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  29. pufferfish

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome dining experience. Excellence food, service, ambience.

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  30. CarylB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Delicious food, thoughtfully prepared and exquisitely presented.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and nice serve!

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  32. Stelliebellie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was everything I hoped for, the perfect special dinner experience, mesmerizing food that felt like a transportation. Quiet and elegant too.

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  33. SamL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very well taken care of and the food and drinks were delicious. The ambiance was great and I enjoyed our little corner booth with the whole traditional set up. Would go there again for a date night or a treat!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10…..every part of the meal was incredible. The staff made us feel like we were on vacation. The food was unique and delicious.

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  35. AhmedK

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional experience for our daughter 12th birthday. The Omakase menu was outstanding and only exceeded by the attention from the staff!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. No issues.

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  37. ElaineS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem of a restaurant. We felt very special having such comfortable seats in such an intimate setting that had very charming decorations. It easily felt like you were in Japan.

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  38. EricH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu, ingredients and preparation were very unique and tasted like it was culturally authentic (I've only visited Kyoto once). The outdoor dining allowed us the opportunity to sit in a traditional dining booth but with a heated space for your legs. The server (Kevin) timed the serving of the dishes at a very good pace. We were informed on how to eat the food properly and given the details of all the ingredients. It felt like taking a trip to Kyoto and was very delicious and enjoyable.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. I had never done omakase before, and I would certainly leave myself in the chef’s hands again. Kevin provided excellent service from opening to the door, waiting on us, and seeing us out.

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  40. XintongZ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A unique Japanese restaurant in NYC. The full course of food brings many surprises to me. Most people think that Japanese food is Ramen or Sushi, here, Yopparai gives you a different view. In addition to traditional sashimi, the main course includes Sukiyaki, Seafood Tofu Casserole, Udon noodle, and Miso Soup with Rice (and more). This is a completely different experience from the traditional sushi course. My friend and I actually enjoyed those different types of Japanese food and Japanese culture. Btw, add $20 for Wagyu is highly recommended... The place is not big and reservation only. My friend and I had a two-person space which is sweet and quiet. The services are also great, the waiter is very nice and patient. Even the price is a little bit higher than other Japanese restaurants, I still highly recommend everyone who loves Japanese food to have a try!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Yopparai Ronin is rated 4.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yopparai Ronin

69A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002-2426

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between Rivington and Stanton Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/M/J to Delancey/Essex St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Kazumi Motoi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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