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Yopparai
IzakayaIzakayaSakeLower East SideJapanese-owned
A 30-seat upscale sake izakaya on Clinton Street — owner Gaku Shibata from Tokyo brings long-term Japanese chefs and a curated sake-pairing menu to the Lower East Side.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Lower East Side
- Since
- 2012
- Owner
- Gaku Shibata
Plate № 1670
About
Yopparai opened in 2012 at 49 Clinton Street, owned and operated by Gaku Shibata (born in Tokyo) and his partner Christy Shibata. The restaurant seats 30 in a refined setting, with Japanese chefs who have been with the restaurant long-term. The sake program is exceptional — curated for pairing with the food — and the menu is updated seasonally. The Infatuation rates it 7.8/10.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese owner Gaku Shibata from Tokyo — authentic izakaya vision
- Long-term Japanese kitchen staff — consistency and depth
- Curated sake program with food pairing focus
- 30-seat intimate setting — reservations recommended
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