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Yopparai, New York, NY

Yopparai

4.7
4.7
459 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

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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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.

What 459 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

459 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food. Little small portion. Anyway I loved it.

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  2. MsMia

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Yopparai and wow, the sashimi are so unique. Hubby really love the New York Trout and their other fish as well. And can we talk about the exceptional service here? We were greeted by a nice man named Mr. Yuki. Very kind and friendly. And our server, Mr. Pat, was amazing!!! Very attentive, kind, informative and very professional. We also want to thank Mr. Kevin as well. Came over to our table to greet us and ask us how we are doing. Amazing staff!!! Thank you for making our dining experience so memorable. We will definitely be back. Mr. Pat did say come on Thursdsys because Kopparai get fresh fish on Wednesdays. We are looking forward to it! Thank you for the hospitality. Xoxo

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  3. SeanF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the intimate more traditional setting. Service was fantastic and food quality was great.

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  4. ECJr

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very authentic small restaurant, serving a good variety of Japanese cuisine. The tempura was particularly well done.

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  5. MaryS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. The service, the food, and of course the sake.

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  6. Cristina

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great food, seasonal sake and perfect service. very special evening for a very special event!

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  7. cuisinista

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the omakase. It was excellent. I went alone and sat at the counter, Junya was my chef and he was very nice. I was also well taken care of by Yuki, my server. Many of the dishes were spectacular, only 2 things I didnt care much for. The most special were three things in the first course: The ikura covered chawanmushi, just the right temp for the custard to stay warm and the ikura not to cook. The cod roe and daikon aland the uni in dashi gel were also amazing. The shrimp dumpling in dashi I did not care for. Neither the texture nor the one note of the flavor profile. The black cod was delicious though it had many bones; loved the crispy skin. The chirashi course was beautiful. The uni in this was especially fine.I thought the sprinkling of gold leaf on the chawanmushi and the chirashi were elegant and need. I also loved the dessert : a sweet cracker with green tea ice cream and bean paste - a delicious combination of flavors and textures. One thing that was strange is that because I was alone where there was a choice of options in a course Yuki chose for me. He chose well except for the shrimp dumpling though I might have chose it myself though I might also have chosen the smoked duck option. Nevertheless, I very highly recommend this experience. A memorable meal. Also thanks to Patrick for helping me make a reservation that didnt fit the open table constraints.

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  8. Cristina

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food. Unconventional dishes with an amazing twist. Our server however was not up to par to the job

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  9. RaeF

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing best fish I have had in the US by far. I will never go anywhere else in NYC

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  10. Sharon

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Used to be my fav izakaya but was a bit disappointed last night.

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  11. JenniferR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Food, service, ambiance, and presentation were all on point. Seems expensive but the value is definitely there when putting all aspects together.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and food. Our server Pat was very attentive. Pat took time to explain various sakes and helped make recommendations on the menu. Excellent service and look forward to returning!

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  13. Christian

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is as good as it was at the old Yopparai at 155 Rivington. The service is outstanding but the space lacks the intimacy of the old one and feels less like being in Japan and more like an Izakaya in New York, which is of course what it is ! Oh well, so much for escapism.

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  14. Jenn

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had no problem making a reservation for a Saturday night. Everything was delicious. We especially liked the simmered eel and grilled cod. The sashimi was fresh. Would go back if we are in the area again.

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  15. MitchellD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!! One of the best in the city for sure!!

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  16. GrayGhost

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This new location of Yopparai is just as fun and delicious as the old one but in a much roomier space! Everything we ordered was just absolutely delicious; we pretty much ordered everything from each section of the menu and every plate was just so good and very authentic to an izakaya. Our staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and amazing, providing great recommendations for both food and sake. We had such a wonderful time and they were so kind and accommodating (we didn't know we were stayed past closing time until we left!) and never once did we feel rushed. An amazing place with delicious food and sake with a warm and wonderful staff. We can't wait to come back!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service and food. Got a little loud as the evening went on but didn’t impact enjoyment. We will be back again

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came to Yopparai for the omakase experience selection for my boyfriend’s birthday, since he likes to try new foods and has never had omakase before; I was treated to one of the best culinary experiences of my life. We were taken to a private enclave to sit in a more traditional Japanese environment and had a great Yuzu cocktail & a glass of plum wine. Each course was carefully presented, explained thoroughly & respectfully, and was delicious. Each was well balanced so that our palette experienced various flavors while we still left full. Although we stayed for a long period of time, we never felt rushed and felt well attended. As mentioned, all dishes were well explained by a kind older man who took the time to ask if we had any questions each time, and answered any we had completely. At the very end of our time here, he also asked about what brought us to New York, as well as giving a few short stories about New York in the 70s/80s and growing up in Tokyo, before offering us a Japanese cloth as a momento. All in all, the food was immaculately selected & prepared, the experience was fantastic, and the staff was kind & welcoming. I couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience or for a greater birthday dinner for my boyfriend. Thank you Yopparai for making his special day unforgettable!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Not worth the price and normal taste food. Great environment and great for friends gathering and chat… many kinds of sake to choose and traditional Japanese seating available which is nice.

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  20. LauraS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marvelous food, so fresh, wonderful sake, excellent service and a beautiful, quiet table. The best of everything!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yopparai is AMAZING & remains one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Junya-san is an incredible sushi chef.

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  22. kkc15

    Tokyo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We tried the seasonal omakase dinner set: Good food but not worth the price.

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  23. RichardS

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to Japanese place to eat in New York City. Service and food at its best.

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  24. RichardS

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food superb. Service outstanding.

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  25. giTak

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Goood goood goood goood goood gooood gooood gooood

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience4
    Overpriced for the food

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  27. Mrs1212

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food here was delicious, service was excellent and the restaurant had cozy decor and a calm vibe. It was my husband's birthday, and a perfect new spot to try.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food, a perfect meal before the end our trip in NYC. Bookmarked and cannot wait to come back! I would fly in just for a meal here if I could.

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  29. RichardS

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service. Food is really fresh.

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  30. Winston

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Yopparai is a great hole in the wall restaurant with classic Japanese cuisine.

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  31. Cheunger

    New York Area

    240 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    240 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Very good spot for snacks. Also intimate. Felt a little short in staffs as the place was full and only 2 waiters.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food - Off the beaten path sort of spot.

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  33. Hugo

    Naples

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice small restaurant with very high quality fish

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  34. JonaS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and service. We really enjoyed the taste and beauty of the dishes

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  35. 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

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  36. 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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  37. 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.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in NYC

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  39. Dinner

    Philadelphia

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 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!

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  40. TomG

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic service and great food!!

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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 459 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 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yopparai

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

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