New York · Izakaya · casual
Dokodemo
IzakayaStreet FoodIzakayaEast VillageJapanese-owned
Owner-chef Shin Takagi from Nagano runs this East Village Japanese street-food counter — karaage, okonomiyaki, and fried chicken bowls from a cook with 30+ years in Japan's food culture.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- East Village
- Chef
- Shin Takagi
Plate № 350
About
Dokodemo at 89 East 4th Street is owned and cooked by Shin Takagi, born in Nagano, Japan, who brings over 30 years of experience from Japan's food culture to a compact East Village counter. The menu covers Japanese street food — karaage, okonomiyaki, rice bowls — in a relaxed, casual setting open for lunch and dinner. Co-founded with Kazu Kamehara.
Neighborhood & visiting
Dokodemo sits in East Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Owner-chef Shin Takagi from Nagano — 30+ years in Japanese food culture
- Authentic Japanese street food: karaage, okonomiyaki, rice bowls
- One of the East Village's most earnest Japanese casual counters
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Frequently asked
About Dokodemo
- Is Dokodemo an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Dokodemo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Dokodemo located?
- Dokodemo is located at 89 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003, USA, New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Dokodemo?
- Dokodemo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Dokodemo?
- Dokodemo sits in the ¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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