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Yopparai, New York, NY

Yopparai

4.8
4.8
515 Reviews
$50 and over
Izakaya

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Yopparai is a well-loved Japanese restaurant and sake bar known for a wide variety of sake paired with traditional Japanese cuisine. We serve traditional Japanese favorites like sashimi, sushi and grilled meat/fish, while also offering signature dishes like homemade tofu, oden, and Japanese-style hot pot. All of our dishes are homemade using a combination of fresh local ingredients and fish and meat sourced from Japan. We offer unique seating in intimate booths on Japanese tatami mats, as well as counter seating in front of our sushi chefs.

If you're celebrating a special occasion, please consider our limited-availability chef's omakase menu. The omakase experience may be booked in advance through Open Table or by calling the restaurant.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 777-7253
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Junya Miura
  • 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, B/D trains to Grand St.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yopparai shines with "exceptional service," authentic Japanese dishes, and an "extensive sake offering." The ambiance is intimate, perfect for special occasions or a quiet night out. While portions can be small, the quality and presentation of the food are "amazing." It's a "must-visit" for Japanese cuisine lovers in NYC.

515 Reviews
  1. annmariei

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Japanese spot. Friendly and helpful waitstaff made wonderful recommendations. Top quality sashimi and sake. Sampled several dishes for our group and everyone loved all. Great ambiance. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent meal here. Serene small restaurant, interesting and varied menu. Great sake list, our new favorite Japanese restaurant in New York since our old favorite, aburiya kinnosuke, closed.

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  3. kkvedg VIP

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service - food was delicious.

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  4. Traps21

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Portions way to small for price . Didn’t have good drink selection and hard to get server when needed. Was sitting in table with banner covering it. Didn’t check on us enough and needed things.

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  5. Stanislas

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in NYC. Great everything

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  6. Carrie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our meal! 2x in 1 week! Cant wait to come back.

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  7. emily VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yopparai was great- great sushi, great service, cozy spot!

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  8. Cristina VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding as always. what a treat for a Wednesday night. transported for an evening to Japan. thank you the entire Yopparai team

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  9. Pilar

    New York City38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and there was so much detail put into presentation.

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  10. Eleanor

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Feels like a restaurant that once was. Way overpriced for what it is.

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FAQs

Yopparai is rated 4.8 stars by 515 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 3 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
    Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Junya Miura
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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