Sakagura

Translated into English as "Sake Storage", Sakagura is located in the basement of a building (which it shares with numerous foreign embassies) in Midtown Manhattan. Meticulously decorated, Sakagura is a pleasurable, unique dining experience even before the first glance of the menu.
The food is of the highest calibur; one will not leave the restaurant disappointed. A safe bet is to order multiple small dishes; Hirame Carpaccio, Nasu Dengaku, and Sanma Onigiri are among some of the many wonderful selections.
As the name suggests, Sakagura prides itself on a fine selection of sake. Although it might be a daunting task to make a selection based upon the tome-like listings (grouped by Japanese region), the sake sommelier will guide you in the right direction.
Dessert is a highlight and should not be missed. The prix fixe dessert is the best bet. This includes Black Sesame Creme Brulee, Green Tea Truffles, homemade sorbet and more. Order a dessert sake to accompany (ask the sommelier for assistance) to round out the meal.

It is not often I have such strong feelings for a restaurant, but Sakagura is one of the few places I have been going to for a few years and have not grown tired of. With every visit, I appreciate this restaurant more and more... and that's not the sake talking.

Sakagura
211 East 43rd Street, B1
New York, NY 10017
(Between 2nd & 3rd Avenue)