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Izakaya Juraku

IzakayaIzakayaCraft BeerLower East SideJapanese-owned

A Japanese craft-beer and izakaya gastropub on Ludlow Street — owner-chef Kio, with a fine-dining background, pours 50+ Japanese craft beers alongside yakitori and karaage.

Price
¥¥
Area
Lower East Side
Since
2018
Chef
Kio
Izakaya Juraku — authentic izakaya restaurant in New York, Lower East Side
Plate № 640
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About
Izakaya Juraku at 121 Ludlow Street is owned and operated by Japanese chef-entrepreneur Kio, who confirmed his role in a 2025 Instagram reel. Kio comes from a fine-dining background and created Juraku as a casual izakaya gastropub with 50+ Japanese craft beers, yakitori, ramen, and karaage — the last having been featured in NYT Cooking.
Neighborhood & visiting

Izakaya Juraku sits in Lower East Side, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • 50+ Japanese craft beers — the most focused Japanese beer list in the LES
  • Owner-chef Kio has a fine-dining background
  • Karaage featured in New York Times Cooking
  • Izakaya gastropub format — relaxed but quality-driven
Links
Reserve →Website →Map →Yelp →Tripadvisor →Instagram →

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Frequently asked

About Izakaya Juraku

Is Izakaya Juraku an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
Yes — Izakaya Juraku 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 Izakaya Juraku located?
Izakaya Juraku is located at 121 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (,), New York, USA in the Lower East Side neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Izakaya Juraku?
Izakaya Juraku accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Izakaya Juraku?
Izakaya Juraku sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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