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The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama)
IzakayaIzakayaEast VillageJapanese-owned
A spartan 18-seat East Village izakaya founded in 2015 by Sapporo expat Yudai Kanayama — focused, Japanese-owned, and built for serious drinking and eating.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- East Village
- Since
- 2014
- Chef
- Dai Watanabe
- Owner
- Yudai Kanayama
Plate № 1480
About
The Izakaya NYC was opened in 2015 by Yudai Kanayama, an expat from Sapporo who runs Shiawase Factory Ltd., a company operating multiple NYC concepts. Chef and co-owner Dai Watanabe leads the kitchen. The restaurant seats 18 and is noted in Eater's 2018 izakaya guide for its unadorned, earnest approach to the Japanese gastropub format.
Neighborhood & visiting
The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) sits in East Village, 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
- Founded by Yudai Kanayama from Sapporo — authentic ownership
- Chef Dai Watanabe co-runs a focused 18-seat kitchen
- Listed in Eater NY's best izakaya guide
- Casual, unpretentious approach to Japanese izakaya culture
Two entries in TSV: this one at 326 E 6th St and 'The Izakaya NYC (on 6th)' at same address.
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Frequently asked
About The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama)
- Is The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) 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 The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) located?
- The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) is located at 326 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003, New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama)?
- The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama)?
- The Izakaya NYC (Yudai Kanayama) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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