Izakaya Ronin

4.8

84 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

From the team of Yopparai comes Izakaya 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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
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
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

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.

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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84 Reviews

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Lesley
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it!! Wonderful food and great service. Cool ambience
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Yancy
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place took me on an adventure into a type of Japanese cuisine I didn’t know existed. The interior was a world away from the busy streets of New York, beautiful and ordered. I honestly felt like I was in a another world. It is a meal I will remember for a long time.
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TinaT
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner and space. Wonderful experience for that special night.
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HeatherM
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friends told us about this place because they knew we'd just spent a couple of weeks in Japan and were desperately trying to keep the amazing foods and experiences going once back in the States. This place does not disappoint! Food was incredible, sake selection divine and the vibe was excellent. It was nice feeling like we got into a secret dining spot and we cannot wait to go back!!! PS - get the Ishiyaki A5 Wagyu Beef! Better yet, get two!
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NancyC
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very small and intimate 10 seat izakaya with one waitstaff but that did not affect service. Would be nice to have some non alcoholic drink options .
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DrDj
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In short they have an excellent sake list. Food wise, well where do we start... in short, nothing savory. Everything is edible and well presented, but chicken should not be THE primary source of this dinner. Some of the skewers were even cold.
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OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most wonderful omakase experience at Izakaya Ronin. It was a unique experience highlighting best of vegetables side dishes and yakitori, all paired with excellent sake recommendations.
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NeyaL
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience. I almost don't want to leave a review so this can be my secret place but they deserve all the praise 🙌🏾
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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ViktoriaB
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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FAQs

Izakaya Ronin is rated 4.8 stars by 84 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 28, 2024

11:30 PM

Experiences are available.

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
Price
$50 and over
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
Executive chef
Kazumi Motoi
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.yopparainyc.com/ronin.html?210507
Phone number
(646) 882-0510

Izakaya Ronin

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Yakitori Omakase Menu

Menu

Starters

Somen in Yopparai Homemade Chicken Broth

Seasonal Assortment

Sashimi

Lightly Pickled Nappa Cabbage

Skewers

Breast and Skin

Meatballs

Pork Belly

Thigh

Okra

Yam

Liver

Hearts

Miyazaki Wagyu Steak

Chicken Wings

Rice Dish

Ground Chicken Over Rice

3 Pieces Wagyu Sushi

Dessert

Seasonal Fruits and Japanese Matcha Tea

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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