Ozakaya
OZAKAYA Our restaurant name is inspired by two Japanese words: OSAKA & IZAKAYA Chef Takahiro Sano (born and raised in Osaka), driven by strong curiosity and great passion, pursued his dream as head chef when moving to New York City. He started his journey as a front of house staff and climbed the ranks of server, bartender, and captain. Later on, Sano received an opportunity to work at Yoppari, a fine-dining Japanese restaurant located on Clinton St., where he met his mentor, Chef Junya. Sano, under meticulous guidance, trained on the intricate Japanese cooking techniques bestowed upon him. Born from the chef's passion and love of cooking, OZAKAYA aims to be a fresh dining experience providing the Finest flavor you can get.
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Henry Chen
“This is not my first visit and it won't be my last. The food here is absolutely delicious I tried items from their new winter menu like the Ozakaya Donburi set (takes me back to Japan), the Wagyu Hitsumabushi, and the Wagyu Hobataki. Absolutely delicious dishes. Had dishes from their staple menu that you absolutely have to get, including the miso black cod, mentai pasta, and oshiruko dessert. Can't recommend this spot enough! Follow on IG for more food content @2chenzeats”
Deb L
“What a great find! You know this place is legit - their food presentation. matches all their pictures. You eat with your eyes and mouth here. We ordered the seasonal wagyu kitsumabushi, the kaishin don, the hanabi roll, the mentaiko pasta, and the chawanmushi. We we've ordered the rest of the menu, if we had enough stomach room. Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic.”
Namkwann (NK)
“Obsessed w/ this spot. Service was 10/10 super friendly, super attentive, didn't rush us at all. Staff was mad sweet and made the whole vibe feel cozy & chill. Food tho... insane. Everything tasted crazy fresh, like just flown in fresh. No fishy smell AT ALL (which is rare for sushi spots tbh). Super clean flavors. Felt like I was actually eating in Japan fr. Fish melts in ur mouth, rice on point, quality is next level. Def one of the best Japanese spots I've had in NYC. Already planning my next visit lol. Highly recommend ”
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