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I've been going to this place for a while, and they periodically add new items to their menu. I tried the curry duck soup soon after it appeared on the menu and cannot get enough of it now. Everything else I have eaten there is just as good...including the sashimi!

... this place would not survive. Sure, food was good, venue is unique and the means of getting there is half the fun but I found the service to be atrocious. Once was enough.

Funny, but I get the sense that "I'm still hungry" doesn't actually know the first thing about food. First of all, if you're looking for Texas sized portions, don't go Japanese. Sakagura is considered, at least among the Japanese expat community, top notch. Secondly, if you're looking for one of the most extensive sake lists in the city, this is the place. Thirdly, the service is stellar and if you're looking for food/sake pairings/recommendations the staff is knowledgeable about both. Their homemade tofu is *stellar*, yes, the menu is sashimi only (I fail to see why that's a drawback), and the buta kakuni is highly recommended (by me).

Sakagura is a slightly above-average Japanese restaurant, exactly what you'd expect from the E 40s. This place is probably good for groups of people who want to drink a lot of sake. It is not good for people who want to eat great Japanese food. The whole small plate thing is a cute idea, but fell short of expectations. Also, there are a number of raw fish dishes which are actually the best things on the menu. Given this is the case, you're better off just going somewhere with a great, full sushi/sashimi menu.

Ok, you don't see the restaurant from outside and there's no menu posted outside- but don't be afraid to go in! It's a nice place but yet casual. It's like izakaya but better than bunch of izakaya in east village. All the dishes are nicely presented and taste great! and they are all "Japanese" food... sushi is not the only Japanese food. So if you want to try what most of Japanese food is, but you don't want to pay too much, this is the place to go. They have all different kinds of sake as well. I heard they have the best [select]ion of sake in NYC. and yes, i'm japanese!

I love this restaurant. I have been several times and the food is always great. Unlike most Japanese restaurants that serve only sushi and tempura, this place has many unique dishes. Try the kimchi and raw fish, the pork belly, and steamed egg. The sake is also very good, but a bit pricy. The service is always great, and I've never had problems making reservations. This is the perfect place to go for any occassion!

This place was recommeded by my Japanese friend. It's like Japanese tapas along with hundreds of sake to keep you happy. My boyfriend and I tried about 7 dishes and they were all pretty good. I didn't like the salty fish (it was way to fishy) but I can see how some might enjoy it. Nice atmoshpere. I would definitely go back again.