Yopparai

Name: Yopparai
Address: 49 Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 777-7253
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

451 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese (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

Jun 6, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese (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 & Pacific Islander, Women
Executive Chef
Junya Miura

Location
49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Neighbourhood
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
US$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.

Homemade NukazukeUS$8.00
Homemade Pickled Seasonal Vegetables
Fresh Steamed Black EdamameUS$7.00
Black Soybeans Freshly Steamed
Tomato SaladUS$11.00
Tomato Topped with Diced Onion, Served with Sesame and Vinegar Dressing
Daikon SaladUS$13.00
Julienne cut Daikon Radish and Various Vegetables with Plum Dressing

Appetizers

ChawanmushiUS$18.00
Bonito Dashi Steamed Egg Custard made with Yuzu Rind and Mitsuba
Slimy BombUS$16.00
Fermented Soy Beans, Tuna, Japanese Yam, Okra, and Quail Egg Yolk
Homemade TofuUS$13.00
Chilled Homemade Tofu served with Various Condiments
Washu Gyu TatakiUS$21.00
Lightly Seared Washu Beef with Yuzu and Miso Dressing
Agedashi TofuUS$14.00
Deep Fried Tofu Served in a Thickened Dashi Broth
KaraageUS$14.00
Fried Chicken Marinated in Rice Malt and Garlic
KakuniUS$16.00
Braised Berkshire Pork Belly in Sweet Dashi Broth

Miso Soup

Tofu Miso SoupUS$5.00
Miso Soup made from Red Miso with Tofu and Toasted Seaweed
Botan Miso SoupUS$6.00
Miso Soup-Bisque made with Botan Shrimp Head

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of TempuraUS$32.00
2 Shrimps, NY Trout, Eggplant, Squid, Japanese Basil
Assort of 5 Types of Vegetable TempuraUS$21.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Zucchini, Japanese Basil
Tempura over Rice and Tofu Miso Soup SetUS$39.00
2 Shrimps, NY Trout, Eggplant, Pumpkin, Trout, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg
Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup SetUS$29.00
Eggplant, Pumpkin, Shiitake Mushroom, Zucchini, Japanese Basil, Seaweed, Boiled Egg

Japanese Barbecue

TsukuneUS$16.00
Homemade Chicken Meatball Topped with Raw Egg Yolk
Hotate ButterUS$18.00
Grilled Scalloped in Soy Based Butter Sauce
Gindara SaikoyoyakiUS$17.00
Grilled Miso Marinated Black Cod, Classic Yopparai Recipe
Ika IchiyazukeUS$17.00
Grilled Whole Marinated Squid

Hot Pot

Orders Come with a Variety of Vegetables and Mushrooms

Homemade TofuUS$24.00
Pork BellyUS$27.00
Fresh Fish
- M/P

Sashimi

Assortment of 8 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)US$75.00
Assortment of 6 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)US$52.00
Assortment of 3 Types of Sashimi (Chef's Selection)US$28.00

Chirashi Sushi

Served on Sushi Rice

Yopparai Special ChirashiUS$58.00
NY Trout and Trout CaviarUS$25.00
Sea Eel Simmered in Sweeten Soy SauceUS$25.00
Snow Crab and Salmon RoeUS$32.00
Tuna Marinated in Dashi Soy SauceUS$27.00
Sea Urchin and Salmon RoeUS$32.00

Sushi

Chef's Selection

5 Piece Chef's Selection SushiUS$32.00
5 Pieces of Nigiri Sushi, 1 Sushi Roll, and Botan Shrimp Miso Soup
10 Piece Chef's Selection SushiUS$85.00
10 Pieces of Nigiri Sushi, 1 Sushi Roll, and Botan Shrimp Miso Soup

Grilled Rice Balls

Grilled Rice BallsUS$23.00
Two Traditionally Grilled Rice Balls. One is topped with Sea Urchin while the other is topped with Sea Eel. This Set Comes with one Bowl of Tofu Miso Soup

What 451 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Sharon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Used to be my fav izakaya but was a bit disappointed last night.
JR
JenniferR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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.
OT
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!
C
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.
J
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.
MD
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!!
GG
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!
OT
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
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
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!
OT
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.
LS
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!
OT
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.
k
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.
RS
RichardS
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our go to Japanese place to eat in New York City. Service and food at its best.
RS
RichardS
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food superb. Service outstanding.
T
giTak
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Goood goood goood goood goood gooood gooood gooood
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience4
Overpriced for the food
M
Mrs1212
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 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.
OT
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.
RS
RichardS
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service. Food is really fresh.
MG
MGNYC
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.
C
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food - Off the beaten path sort of spot.
H
Hugo
Naples
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 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.
i
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
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!
TG
TomG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 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
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 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!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser 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 4.8 stars by 451 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

Jun 6, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Neighbourhood
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
Japanese (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 & 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

Yopparai

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Seasonal omakase dining

Vegetables and Salads

Homemade NukazukeUS$8.00

Fresh Steamed Black EdamameUS$7.00

Tomato SaladUS$11.00

Daikon SaladUS$13.00

Appetizers

ChawanmushiUS$18.00

Slimy BombUS$16.00

Homemade TofuUS$13.00

Washu Gyu TatakiUS$21.00

Agedashi TofuUS$14.00

KaraageUS$14.00

KakuniUS$16.00

Miso Soup

Tofu Miso SoupUS$5.00

Botan Miso SoupUS$6.00

Tempura

Assortment of 5 Types of TempuraUS$32.00

Assort of 5 Types of Vegetable TempuraUS$21.00

Tempura over Rice and Tofu Miso Soup SetUS$39.00

Vegetable Tempura over Rice and Miso Soup SetUS$29.00

Japanese Barbecue

TsukuneUS$16.00

Hotate ButterUS$18.00

Gindara SaikoyoyakiUS$17.00

Ika IchiyazukeUS$17.00

Hot Pot

Homemade TofuUS$24.00

Pork BellyUS$27.00

Fresh Fish

Sashimi

Assortment of 8 Types of Sashimi (Chef'S Selection)US$75.00

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

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

Chirashi Sushi

Yopparai Special ChirashiUS$58.00

NY Trout and Trout CaviarUS$25.00

Sea Eel Simmered in Sweeten Soy SauceUS$25.00

Snow Crab and Salmon RoeUS$32.00

Tuna Marinated in Dashi Soy SauceUS$27.00

Sea Urchin and Salmon RoeUS$32.00

Sushi

5 Piece Chef's Selection SushiUS$32.00

10 Piece Chef's Selection SushiUS$85.00

Grilled Rice Balls

Grilled Rice BallsUS$23.00

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