Yopparai

Name: Yopparai
Address: 49 Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 777-7253
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

428 Reviews

$50 and over

Izakaya

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Yopparai opened 10 years ago as an intimate Japanese sake bar and restaurant known for its wide variety of sake paired with traditional Japanese cuisine. After a long pandemic induced break, we are excited to reopen at a new location on the Lower East Side! We continue to serve menu favorites like homemade tofu, grilled meat/fish, and oden, while also adding new offerings like sushi and Japanese hot pot. We offer socially distanced indoor dining, as well as heated outdoor dining, both with a unique Japanese ambiance. We also offer counter seating where we serve a limited-availability sushi omakase course in addition to our full menu.

For special occasions, we recommend our sister restaurant, Yopparai Ronin, an omakase-only date night spot offering a multi-course menu in a beautiful Japanese setting. Please visit Yopparai Ronin's listing to book your date night.

* In accordance with NYC requirements, we now require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for guests dining indoors.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 777-7253
Website
http://www.yopparainyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
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, <br />B/D trains to Grand St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Homemade Nukazuke$8.00
Homemade Pickled Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Black Edamame$7.00
Black Soybeans Freshly Steamed
Tomato Salad$11.00
Tomato Topped with Diced Onions, served with Sesame and Vinegar Dressing
Daikon Salad$11.00
Julienne cut Daikon Radish and Various Vegetables with Plum Dressing

Appetizers

Homemade Tofu$12.00
Served chilled with various condiments
Washu Gyu Tataki$21.00
Lightly roasted Washu beef with Yuzu and Miso Dressing
Karaage$14.00
Fried Chicken Marinated in Rice Malt and Garlic
Kakuni$16.00
Berkshire pork belly simmered 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

Agedashi

Deep Fried and Served in a Light Dashi Broth

Tofu$12.00
Vegetables$16.00
Chicken$17.00

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of Tempura$32.00
2 Shrimp, Trout, Whiting Rolled with Japanese Basil and Plum, Pickled Ginger, Shiitake Mushroom
Assortment of 5 Types of Vegetables$21.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Pickled Ginger, Japanese Basil
Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$35.00
2 Shrimp, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Trout, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg
Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$28.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg

Japanese Barbecue

Tsukune$15.00
Signature Chicken Meatball, Topped with Raw Egg Yolk
Hotate Butter$18.00
Scallops Grilled with Butter and Dashi
Ika Ichiyazuke$17.00
Grilled Whole Marinated Squid

Hot Pot

Homemade Tofu$21.00
Simmered Tofu served in a Hot Dashi Broth with Vegetables and Mushrooms
Jyoya Nabe Pork Belly$24.00
Thin Sliced Pork Belly served with Vegetables and Mushrooms

Sashimi

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 a Bed of Sushi Rice

Masu and Masu Roe$23.00
NY Trout and Trout Caviar
Anago$24.00
Sea Eel Simmered in Sweetened Soy Sauce
Kani Ikura$27.00
Snow Crab and Salmon Roe
Maguro$27.00
Blue Fin Tuna Marinated in Dashi Soy Sauce
Uni Ikura$30.00
Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe

Nigiri Sushi

Chef's Selection

3 Pieces of Trout Sushi and 1 Trout Roll$23.00
5 Pieces of Sushi and 1 Roll$27.00
For a la carte nigiri sushi, please ask your server

Futomaki and Inari Sushi

Chef's Selection

4 Pieces of Futomaki and 2 Pieces of Inari Sushi$25.00
Inari Sushi is Sushi Rice Wrapped in a Fried Bean Curd Skin

Today's Specials

Uni Ikura Chawanmushi$18.00
Uni Tasting$34.00
Uni Sushi Tasting$39.00
Octopus Carpaccio$25.00
Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Dog$14.00
Slimy Bomb$16.00
Natto Tuna Tartar with Japanese Yam, Okra, and Quail Egg Yolk
Slimy Bomb Hand Roll$12.00
Vinegared Octopus and Japanese Basil and Plum$20.00
Fresh Fish Shabu-Shabu
- Amber Jack$26.00
- Octopus$28.00
- Snow Crab$32.00
Wagyu Beef Sushi
- 1 Piece (Truffle Salt)$13.00
- 3 Pieces (Truffle Salt, Uni, Soy Sauce)$30.00
Grilled Wagyu Beef over Rice w/ Miso Soup$45.00
Trout From Hudson Valley NY$14.00
Trout and Smoked Pickles Roll Topped with Trout Caviar
Trout Sashimi (3 Types)$18.00
Sake Steamed Trout w/ Cilantro$19.00
Pressed Box Sushi$21.00
Trout and Scallion Hot Pot$26.00

Fresh Sashimi From Japan

Fresh Sashimi From Japan
Japanese Snapper, Horse Mackerel, Amber Jack, Simmered Octopus
- One Order (3 Slices)$15.00

Simmered Fish Head/Collar in Sweetened Soy Sauce

Here is a good selection of fish to get simmered today

Hudson Valley Trout$25.00
Japanese Snapper$25.00
Japanese Amber Jack$35.00

What 428 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Hugo
Naples
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice small restaurant with very high quality fish
JS
JonaS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and service. We really enjoyed the taste and beauty of the dishes
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place. Quality of food and service exceeds most of lower east side
FI
FrederickI
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The sushi and sashimi at Yopporai were outstanding. So fresh and exquisite. Yes, it's expensive but what quality sushi restaurant in NYC isn't. Sushi Chef Koichi was incredibly efficient and hospitable at the bar. My wife, who doesn't each much sushi, really loved the vegetarian options of vegetable tempura and tofu hot pot with vegetables. Excellent food and service. Will recommend to friends.
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iytueu
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience2
太难吃了，除了刺身没有菜没味道的，味增银鳕鱼既不咸也不香也没鱼味，你咋不上天呢？服务很一般。隔壁兄弟店Yopparai Ronin很好吃服务也好，没想到这家alacarte这么雷。 Food was awful. The food tastes nothing like that from Yopparai Ronin, which was wonderful. Nothing aside from the botan ebi was tasty at all. The miso black cod tastes neither like miso nor like black cod. The rest of the dishes were borderline edible but were not tasty at all. Service was average.
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi in NYC
D
Dinner
Philadelphia
96 reviews
vip
5.0
96 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well curated sake selection - excellent and pleasant service - cool ambiance Food: each course was well made and tasty albeit smaller serving size ( as expected)..light but full enough —recommended highly!
TG
TomG
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic service and great food!!
AP
AshleyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was extremely attentive, food was great, ambience was calm and intimate. Will definitely be going back!!
LW
LareinaW
New England
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The uni is a must try. And sake is great too. A little bit expensive though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the top culinary experiences we have had in the city. Highly recommended.
GG
GonzaloG
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
New location for me and reduced manu, but still great vfood
JJ
JulieJ
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my best sushi and Japanese experience in New York!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Was really good
A
Anon
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing menu from top to bottom. We tried dishes from each section and all the food and flavors were fantastic. A definite recommend!
KK
KristenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!! Love the new location with the private booths. Seating at the bar is good for solo dining as well!
H
Heero
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive staff, wonderful setting, delicious food. Great drink selection!
A
Aelish
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the booths where you sit without shoes and the presentation in wooden boxes is amazing. You can also try interesting new dishes you don't see at most Japanese restaurants.
WH
WHee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent place for a quiet and relax meal with friends or significant other; the ambience and service was top notch; pretty extensive sake selection and the food was fresh and tasty; not the best I’ve had but it was very good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience1
Wasn’t given a choice to choose seating when reserving and was provided outdoor seating on a cold day. There should at least be some choice / notification beforehand
SR
ScottR
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had the flor seating room at the front of the restaurant, which was unexpected but super cool. Be aware though, you are on full display to all of Clinton street as the back wall is glass. Also, wear easily removed footwear as shoes are not allowed. Service was stellar. Warm, sincere, educational. Sake was presented in a wooden box of crushed ice. The fish collar was perfectly cooked. The sashimi platter was ok, but probably the low light of the meal at $75. However, all of their soy sauces are gluten free!!! So you can feel comfortable dining there with a gluten allergy if you speak to your server about it. #glutenfree #pescatarian
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Eric
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great tasting Japanese food owned and run by Japanese staff. Fresh sashimi and many flavors difficult to find.
p
patrickm
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The quality of the food is not like it was pre-pandemic unfortunately. Used to love Yopparai but won't be going back anytime soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite spot :)
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Grace
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love everything about this place. Good for family. We were late and they gladly accommodated us. Great service. Will return for sure.
B
Britt
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Poor experience all around.. the server barely checked on our table for the duration of our meal, and when two of us arrived early (we ended up waiting at least another 15min for the remainder of our party), no one bothered to ask us for a drink order. Very little interest in helping us with dish recommendations.. we were also served 2-3 variations of trout with our sashimi, which I found disappointing as I prefer to get a nice sampling of fish types prepared by the chef whereas this felt like a total afterthought. Would not recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
Had stomach ache after I came back home. The food may not be fresh
J
Jack55
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely one of the best Izakaya Japanese Sushi Sashimi experience in a very long time. The newly renovated Restaurant complete with Traditional Japanese compartments ( no shoes and tongs supplied. You are submerged into an authentic experience. Sake was affordable and delicious Fukuju. The whole soy seared squid, Chirashi and Dashi Marinated Tuna were quite amazing exquisite. Also, the egg custard with uni and Ikura was a delicate starter and the pickled root vegetables and Black Edememe. So, much more to have on the menu. Cant wait to return. Arigato. Bonsai.
MA
MatthewA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite Izakaya in the city hands down. The food and Sake are both phenomenal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always so great!
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lilkeataround
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and every piece of sashimi just melt in your mouth. Second time here and will come back for even more!
TN
TonyN
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall2food3service5ambience5
Great sake selection, service, and good appetizers, but the entrees were just ok. - regardless of price. I have had MUCH better sashimi and beef elsewhere at this price point. Never again, and strongly do NOT recommend this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
I miss the old yopparai menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
pricey but good
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Henrik1964
New York Area
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent quality and great appreciation for seasonal ingredient on the daily, changing menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall3food2service2ambience2
Dont recommend this place. Food is very over price and this place is noisy
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Lance
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great authentic food and terrific service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience3
Food was disappointing
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
The tatami Mayte seating area is beautiful. The waitress will come and check on us frequently which seemed good, but then sometimes it felt to frequent. Overall service is good. They should have more options for tea, as currently only green tea as offered.
CC
ChristineC
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
the portions were ridiculously small. we ordered the highly commented items, and the only dish that was worth its price tag was the pork belly hot pot. nonetheless, sushi was fresh and flavors were there.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- 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
- Diner temperature check required
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Yopparai is rated 4.7 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
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
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
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

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Chicken

Vegetables

Japanese Snapper

Vegetables and Salads

Homemade Nukazuke$8.00

Fresh Steamed Black Edamame$7.00

Tomato Salad$11.00

Daikon Salad$11.00

Appetizers

Homemade Tofu$12.00

Washu Gyu Tataki$21.00

Karaage$14.00

Kakuni$16.00

Miso Soup

Tofu Miso Soup$5.00

Botan Miso Soup$6.00

Agedashi

Tofu$12.00

Vegetables$16.00

Chicken$17.00

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of Tempura$32.00

Assortment of 5 Types of Vegetables$21.00

Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$35.00

Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup Set$28.00

Japanese Barbecue

Tsukune$15.00

Hotate Butter$18.00

Ika Ichiyazuke$17.00

Hot Pot

Homemade Tofu$21.00

Jyoya Nabe Pork Belly$24.00

Sashimi

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

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

Chirashi Sushi

Masu and Masu Roe$23.00

Anago$24.00

Kani Ikura$27.00

Maguro$27.00

Uni Ikura$30.00

Nigiri Sushi

3 Pieces of Trout Sushi and 1 Trout Roll$23.00

5 Pieces of Sushi and 1 Roll$27.00

Futomaki and Inari Sushi

4 Pieces of Futomaki and 2 Pieces of Inari Sushi$25.00

Today's Specials

Uni Ikura Chawanmushi$18.00

Uni Tasting$34.00

Uni Sushi Tasting$39.00

Octopus Carpaccio$25.00

Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Dog$14.00

Slimy Bomb$16.00

Slimy Bomb Hand Roll$12.00

Vinegared Octopus and Japanese Basil and Plum$20.00

Fresh Fish Shabu-Shabu

Wagyu Beef Sushi

Grilled Wagyu Beef over Rice w/ Miso Soup$45.00

Trout From Hudson Valley NY$14.00

Trout Sashimi (3 Types)$18.00

Sake Steamed Trout w/ Cilantro$19.00

Pressed Box Sushi$21.00

Trout and Scallion Hot Pot$26.00

Fresh Sashimi From Japan

Fresh Sashimi From Japan

Simmered Fish Head/Collar in Sweetened Soy Sauce

Hudson Valley Trout$25.00

Japanese Snapper$25.00

Japanese Amber Jack$35.00

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Physical distancing

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