Yopparai

4.9 (516)

$50 and over

Izakaya

49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002

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2 people

15 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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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 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–23:00
Phone number
(212) 777-7253
Website
http://www.yopparainyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Junya Miura

Location
49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Area
Lower East Side
Cross Street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
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
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.

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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 516 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Neighbourhood gem
New York City
Good for special occasions
Manhattan
Best Service
Manhattan
Neighbourhood gem
Manhattan
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Yopparai offers an "incredible culinary experience" with "top quality sashimi and sake" in a cozy, serene atmosphere. This elevated izakaya presents "authentic Japanese food" with a varied menu and a "great sake list." With "wonderful service" and "helpful waitstaff," it's a "new favorite" for Japanese dining in NYC.

516 Reviews

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Joe
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible culinary experience with top notch service. Mackerel was amazing.
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Sandy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elevated izakaya with delicious and meticulously prepared authentic Japanese food. Pricey but very enjoyable
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annmariei
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
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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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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kkvedg VIP
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service - food was delicious.
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Traps21
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Stanislas
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 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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Carrie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 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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emily VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 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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Cristina VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 January 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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Yopparai is rated 4.9 stars by 516 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

49 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
between Stanton and Rivington Streets
Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–23:00
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese Speciality, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
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

Website
http://www.yopparainyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 777-7253

Yopparai

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About this restaurant

Additional information

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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