Delivery
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Juku in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 646-590-2111
Site: http://www.jukunyc.com/
Site: http://www.jukunyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:6–11PM
- Wednesday:6–11PM
- Thursday:6PM–12AM
- Friday:6PM–12AM
- Saturday:6PM–12AM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (172)
1. Rude on the phone2. Reservation was messed up3. Sarcastic waiter4. Little to no service5. Bad food. This place is only good for Omakase, do not recommend Juku for stray light cause the food is not good. My friend had a headache and threw up in the restroom because the fish they serve is not fresh and has a fishy stale fish taste. It was bad sashimi they serviced in the 15 piece sushi. Overpriced for bad sashimi and their miso soup is too salty.6. the white girl waitress messed up my check as well
Juku surprised on the upside! Its on an otherwise quiet, unassuming street in Chinatown, but the sushi and beverage selection holds up well with what you can get in more popular neighborhoods in Manhattan.I got the 12 nigiri + 1 hand roll set, which was amazing value at $65++. The selection of nigiri was great, and all the seafood was quite fresh, including the uni which is always the real test of a quality Japanese restaurant. Will definitely be back here for my sushi cravings!
The best Omakase sushi place in town. Highly recommend by all my Japanese friends. Each piece is so delicate and perfectly seasoned. There’s a bar at the basement, worth stopping by after the meal.
My husband and I had omakase here for our one year anniversary dinner and it was just an amazing experience. Our chef was so meticulous with every piece of sushi and it literally was a melt in the mouth piece every time. Sake was delicious and Yuzu in the end was delicious. It was so much fun! It was the highlight of our trip back as former NYC residents
We celebrated my husbands birthday at Juku and had a delicious and lovely experience here. The omakase was scrumptious; some of my particular favorite pieces were the double otoro, Tasmanian trout, Japanese barracuda, and the Spanish mackerel (and I usually hate mackerel!). Since the restaurant knew it was my husbands birthday, we received a complimentary ice cream dessert which was so good! We were very happy with the entire experience and our meal at Juku.
Update October 2019Still incredible. Not a single star to lose. This is one of my top places for sushi and definitely do the Omakase bar.Feb 2018Honestly a truly memorable experience. The omakase bar upstairs was a nice separation from the busier downstairs. The fish was beautiful, fresh, and delicious. The chefs were kind and shared interesting facts about the fish. We also got a sake pairing recommendation that was delicious!
One of the best sushi omakase in NYC. Amazing experience, worth the money! Also the bar downstairs is very cute and cozy!
This place is a true delight, the interior design is outstanding and the cocktails are truly unique. The hospitality is outstanding as well, their attention to detail is like none other. I highly recommend this place. I have not had the opportunity yet to try their food but I plan to be back soon for that. This place does it right definitely go there and try their drinks, also their wine list is amazing!
Delicious, high quality izakaya, wonderfully executed. Service was excellent, without being intrusive. Decor is minimalist & lit by candlelight, making it a perfect date night spot. Definitely a hidden gem in Chinatown!
After a long day of sightseeing, walking in to Juku was just the vibe I was needing.Warm and inviting with trip hop music playing in the background.There are 3 concepts to this restaurant1.) Upstairs, top floor is a priced fixed menu (@$120 per person) sushi chef prepares his choice of sushi for you. Only 12 seats2.) 1st floor, main dining room with menu3.) Bottom floor, very chill and cool vibe, mosaic tiled room that is gorgeous!We were greeted by christian the bartender, who gave us a sake tasting lesson. We so appreciated the customer service!This is not your typical sushi place where you order rolls and sashimi..all the fish flown in daily and is selected for you.So if you are a true sushi person, this is AMAZING and exciting! If you are the typical california roll, spicy tuna person and not to adventurous..not for you..however, there is plenty of options on the menu other than fish.We tried just about everything on the menu but the duck and lamb, well..best Ive ever had!Truly a great find with a gracious and friendly staff!Well done!!
UNBELIEVABLE. Easily the best sushi experience Ive had in the wildly competitive omakase NYC market. The fish was immaculately prepared and the quality of each bite was mind-blowing. If theres ever a place to take a date or a relative to impress them for the caliber of comopolitan life unique to NYC -- absolutely take them here.
This is a review of the Izakaya located on the ground floor of this tri-level Japanese restaurant concept. Absolutely love Chef Danielle Sobel’s thoughtful and creative Modern Japanese small plates at this uber sexy spot in Chinatown. Must try her steak tartare w/ homemade fermented ponzu, pillowy Mentaiko gnocchi w/ tuna broth, and Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops w/ yuzu kosho. This was one of my favorite meals of the year so don’t miss this under-the-radar gem!
9 course omakase with a handroll at the end. Quality of the sushi was very good, although the nigiri was slightly small. Was still a bit hungry after the omakase, which actually hasnt happened in awhile.The omakase is at a small, simple bar upstairs above the a la carte restaurant. Food was good, but it wasnt enough.Service was exemplary. Check out Straylight bar downstairs!
A beautiful tri-level space sandwiched between funeral homes on a quiet street in Chinatown. Juku provides an innovative omakase experience that doesnt feel too formal and stuffy but still competes with the top spots in town. The sushi boss, Kazuo Yoshida, truly brings the best of the best to his sushi bar and delight with every detail of the experience.
The decor is stunning and unique. I love all the differently decorated rooms. The drinks are strong. Had the late night menu and got the sliders and grilled cheese, both really good! They also have a private room in the back for private parties fitting up to 22-25. They also have a prix fixed menu and open bar option. Definitely going to throw my birthday dinner here. Can’t wait to go back!
Fantastic sushi, great music and cocktails. We had the nigiri plate and everything was delicious.
The food here is middle of the road. What makes this middle of the road is there are no distinct flavors from dish to fish. Everything on the menu we ordered (lobster Mac and cheese, swiss chard, duck, Miso cod) all had very muted flavoring. I did however really enjoy the Swiss chard and the black Miso cod - the price point is astounding though as in very high per portion and quality returned.The dishes had a nice presentation, but again the overall value for price is low. Dishes averaged put to be about $60 per person without drinks.The desserts here are interesting. We chose the white sesame ice cream, but regretted it. The flavor on the ice is muted as well. What we should have tried was the Japanese flan.What they could do better is increase the portions and up the flavor to make each dish taste and feel different. The 4 $$$$ is well deserved, however again the value just isnt there. Also the bus boy standing at the bar staring at you feels weird.
Kazuo is the best sushi boss in the city. Amazingly fresh. Perfectly prepared. And perfectly sized bites.
Fantastic omakase. We were lucky to be seated at the chefs table and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The staff was friendly and answered my many questions. The sake was amazing (we got “seventh heaven”). Discerning date night spot!Well priced for a NYC omakase with delicious melt-in-your-mouth quality fresh fish.
Very cool on the inside and super fun. Great spot to go with a date or before a night out. Food is delicious and prices are fair. The sushi chefs are friendly and hilarious so make sure to stop by to talk to them. Also do yourself a favor and walk around the neighborhood after!!
Hide between two funeral homes, very secret place. The chefs are Japanese, so I think its real Japanese restaurant. I like the services, very friendly and the server know very order from the menu. The sushi is fresh and delicious. Definitely will come back.
Chef koji is the man! Im a huge fan all of his food is fun and exploding with flavor one of my favorite spots in the city!
This review is for the Izakaya portion of the business. There’s 3 places at Juku: Omakase, Izakaya, Speakeasy. The omakase bar is upstairs, izakaya on the main floor, and speakeasy in the basement.I first heard about this place for their omakase. My friend took his gf their for their anniversary and loved it. They also mentioned there was a izakaya restaurant portion that caught my attention.When I went I made reservations through the GM, Ken, who greeted us once we were seated. The food menu fits on one page but everything we had was executed well. Here’s what we had:⁃Crab and avocado salad: tasted great. Refreshing flavor. Ask for extra dressing on the side, it’s good.⁃Shishito peppers: they were stemless! Guessing they took the stems out.⁃Salmon yakitori: melts in your mouth like butter, best item on the menu.⁃Chicken yakitori: very moist and tender. Hard to go wrong with chicken (thighs).⁃Pork katsu sandwich: comes out cut up into piece for you already. Looks like its a few layers of katsu, very filling!⁃Ice cream dessert: everything on this dessert was made at the restaurant. I would go back just for the desert. Came with some cut up strawberry, a matcha cookie, and a bao (the type you’d normally see w Peking duck) that was like a perfectly fried doughnut.⁃Seasonal beer (forget the name)⁃Bob Harris cocktail (basically an old fashioned)Definitely going to come back again for the omakase and the speakeasy. Glad to see Chinatown finally getting well done restaurants like this. Thanks for the hospitality Ken!
Juku always meet my expectations food always delicious fresh and right temperature I enjoy every inch of it
I had an amazing sushi night with my friend! Staff was sweet and sushi was soft and delicious.
I brought my lil brother for his bday. And Chef was knowing about it. We met in the restaurant. We order more than $300. And chef says “Follow me IG ! And post it! Do it today! “. Kazuo never says Congrats for bday or Thank you for buy foods.Sushi was okay. But seasoning were too oily .Totally disappointed.Go back Japan and lean real Japanese style please.
Honestly very over rated, we did not try the Omakase and ordered Al la carte. The salmon was the best, the yellowtail was not fresh (fishy) the toro was very subpar. However, the ambiance was amazing, very cool vibe inside, I would highly recommend for dates.
2nd time here for the 15 piece omakase. Quality of fish, service, and venue are tip top. If you are on the fence, dont hesitate. Its worth a visit. I added a pic of a perfect sake pairing. Enjoy!
The service, fried chicken, cocktails, and ambiance were nice. However, the waygu burger was flavorless and the grilled scallops were overcooked and lacked tenderness. I do understand that this is a sushi restaurant, so maybe going for the cooked menu items was our mistake. However, the quality of those items really wasnt worth the price.
Excellent, upscale experience. Drinks were fabulous and our bartender was fantastic!!
Go through the orange plastic curtains and down the stairs, but check on your left the artistic Before/After pictures and fake cosmetic products. Seat at a quiet table in dim light and cool music. Get one cocktail, and another one, and why not a third one, nobodys judging. Sesame meets Bourbon, Yuzu runs into Aperol, and Matcha can live without Vodka. Have some warm edamame or a truffle cheese sandwich with your drinks.
Came for Valentine’s Day and ordered the $120 prix fixe for two — with a carafe of sake, the total came out to $360 with tax and tip.With that said, the food was delicious but not brilliant for the price range — I also thought the lighting + decor in the basement wasn’t great either.Would check out again for either first floor seating or omakase; worth a visit.
This place looks better in pictures. It could use a major refurbishment and is awkwardly empty. The food is okay, nothing special. Their rolls are not worth it.
Tuna was really good! Also great choice of sake
Excellent Omakase. Very lively and engaging staff behind the counter. Drink selection is exquisite, ranging from unique cocktails, to a tasty selection of Sake. Also a good selection of Japanese whiskey.Owner is very friendly as is the staff, honestly a very welcoming environment.Also a nice treat was the eclectic speakeasy in the basement. Great way to relax and talk after yummy food. Chances are you will make new friends at the counter and get a chance to chat when you retire to the basement.
Very nice restaurant with good foods and cocktails
Amazing authentic edomae sushi and friendly chef! One of the best sushi omakase Ive had, exceeding many Michelin-starred places I tried in Tokyo and SF. The fish quality is top notch and the preparation is just thoughtful and spot on. Highly recommended to all sushi enthusiasts. 🔥
Went for the omakase menu upstairs. Overall the service was fun, and the chef warmed up to casual conversation about halfway through. Nothing was mind blowing, but it was a good experience overall with a solid variety. There were 2 pieces that were very lack-luster, but the tasting of uni made up for it. Ive been to a few different sushi omakase menus over the years in NYC, Id say this was a solid 3rd place. There are better for the price point, but there is certainly worse too. There is a great deal of care taken in making the sushi which is very appealing to me and a person in the service industry. I would go back again, but I would also definitely try some other spots before returning.
Great sushi selection (we got the chirashi bowl) and three nice dishes from the izakaya menu. Really good cocktails and dessert was on a par with savory dishes. Menu is more expensive than others in the area ($120+ for two including two drinks) but reasonable for New York and anyway it leans more toward fine dining. Strange to see bad reviews - everyone in there seemed to be enjoying it!
Had a memorable experience at Juku for my birthday trip to NYC back in November. I got there a little early and sat at the bar on the base floor. Bartender was super friendly and made a great gin cocktail.My friends got there a little late but we were seated promptly. We ordered chirashi, nigiri, & some other dishes. The fish was superrrrrrr fresh. We ordered more drinks. They hooked me up with a crazy dessert spread and some tequila shots too.After dinner, we went downstairs for more drinks. Great vibe and music. We could have stayed there all night, maybe next time.Thanks Eugene, Ken, & Christian!
Juku is a wonderful, not overly-pretentious experience. My boyfriend and I had omakase dinner reservations for 6pm on a Friday night. We walked onto Mulberry Street and see an unassuming, black storefront with a simple logo of Juku. One could miss this place if they werent paying attention (we did!). We walk into a modern, steel entryway and think, Are we in the right place? We are greeted by the host and have to wait to be seated because it was too early.The place opens promptly at 6pm and we were there at 5:45pm. If youre as eager as we were to eat sushi, be prepared to wait a little or arrive promptly at your reserved time if its at 6pm. We were invited to sit at the bar on the first floor until they were ready to seat us for our omakase upstairs. My boyfriend and I ordered cocktails from the menu (Double O nana and another mezcal one), both of which were DELICIOUS. The bartender was friendly and quick at making our drinks. The host led us upstairs once our seats were ready at the sushi bar. One great thing is that they have coat check so it makes it less cumbersome for you to navigate around the restaurant.Now for the main event: the omakase. Wow what an experience! I would like to preface this with: this is my first omakase experience so read my review how you wish. Our sushi chef asked us if we had any allergies or preferences and started right as we sat down and we were whisked away on our 15-piece dinner. All of the pieces of fish were all so fresh and appropriately seasoned. We had toro, uni, mackerel (to name a few) and ended our dinner with a delicious piece of tomago. From beginning to end, the pieces were well-placed and we left feeling full but not to the point where we hated ourselves. Our sushi chef was informative and friendly and made great conversation.We capped off the night with drinks in the downstairs bar. The bartender, Genesis, was attentive and made awesome drinks.From beginning to end, it was definitely a 5-star experience.
What a beautiful place!The staff is great and the food exceptional.I will be back
The quality of the sushi is top notch, the head chef is very funny and likes to joke around while serving you the best pieces of the night! We were seated next to some Japanese who happened to be the chef’s regular from 1 or 8, his former restaurant, and of course they seem to have get some special treat, especially the uni flights with the aged uni sushi, even though we opted for the most expensive omakase but sadly we did not get that uni flights like them, dropping one star for that particular incident.
Not bad, fresh fish, not very expensive price.
Love the cocktails and the food..definitely will come back.
Quiet evening but service was good! Everything fresh and taste excellent!
Attentive and friendly and professional. Great cocktails! Great rice. Great sushi (no sashimi), which is perfectly prepared and shared, and the best tamagoyaki *ever*.The omekase comes across as a show: youre in on time; youre out on time; everyone sitting at the bar gets the same servings (except gluten-intolerant/food allergy folks, who are treated commensurately). Then everyone is expected to leave for the next seating. Sure, there is the izakaya, and the nice bar and great bartender downstairs...it just feels like a show. (if you show up late, you will be slightly hurried so youre done on time).So its special, because of the nice service and food and chefs, and delicious, and worth the money, but its also a bit like a theater show. I guess thats one way to keep cost down relative to a more free-flowing omekase (which is also almost certainly more expensive)We will definitely go back, but we might try the downstairs restaurant, cause the food is very very good. Im not sure Id go back for the omekase. I would like to have the recipe for that tamagoyaki. It was a unique experience.
I sat upstairs with a girlfriend at the very end of the sushi bar and was able to look down at all the goings on. I have literally never tasted fish so fresh and with unusual combinations of flavors. I basically wanted to open my mouth and be fed all night...The waiter was very attentive to us, the music was way cool and it was altogether a great dinner. Kudoos to you!!
Very nice area. I went upstairs for a cocktail on a Tuesday night and was not disappointed.
Juku is INCREDIBLE! The restaurant has two different floors and two different eating styles. There is 1) Omasake, which is a fixed price for an incredible reservations-only bar-style sushi experience and then 2) Izakaya which is a la carte Japanese cuisine. Both are wonderful and both will be a night to remember. I was in town for a week and ate there twice so I could try each side of the restaurant. I recommend reservations no matter what! Right across from Columbus Park on Mulberry.
Omakase was terrific - we loved every piece and had a great experience. Someone in our party had a shellfish allergy and they were very accommodating. Well worth the money, would love to return.
Ordered a sashimi bowl. The fish does not taste fresh. Would never come here again.
I went here with.a few friend . We had the tasting menu upstairs . All I can say is I was blown away!!!!!It is worth it and don’t miss out on itAlso the cocktail list is great not to mention the sake list was also greatThis is a don’t miss out restaurant if you are a sushi enthusiast
Very disappointing. Music was blasting, cramped seating, but worst of all, the food was really expensive and just not good. We didnt finish our $30 roll because it tasted like several-day-old sushi that had to be salvaged somehow. The vegetable starter was just a bunch of raw vegetables artfully arranged on some Russian dressing. We ended up going for cheap dumplings around the corner after.
Ive been here routinely with my husband. Very delicious food and reasonable price. Wide range of selection - sushi, bento, salad and etc. Service is good and fast too.
Had reservations for the izakaya and they sat us in the basement bar. Although the food was the same as the izakaya, the bar feel was a bit loud for dinner. The starters were pretty basic, Miso soup, edamame, vegetables with Japanese humus. Nothing really special. The uni was the best thing on the menu but they literally had to just unpack that, no cooking necessary. At all costs avoid the Juku roll. It literally is identical to the 8.99 big rolls you can get at a Korean bodega. Honestly Id avoid this restaurant if you dont want good Korean bodega food at upscale prices. ✌️
If you love Uni.... and can eat a lot of Uni.... this is the place!!! 10 kinds the night I dined there.
Great food and beverage selection. Everything was fresh and delicious. Punctual service. The ambiance is also a plus. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.
Best japanese retaurant in NY. Unique experience and dishes. Top of the heap: their gyoza with foie-gras. Also the white miso white cod. No fuss, no las vegas, no gimmicks. Cozy atmosphere in the main dining room. Along with Coucou and Peking Duck, Juku completes the Chinatown Triad of 2019.
New York is a city known throughout the world for its “innovative” bars and restaurants, but there are very few that embrace that culture of invention and customer-focused creativity to the level that Straylight does. I decided to check out this new (yet already highly respected) Chinatown bar on a whim since I was in the area—and I am so glad that I did.From the moment I peeked my head through the door, I received top notch service. Everyone I spoke to was excited to be a part of this new must-go spot beneath Juku and let their enthusiasm shine through in each conversation they had.The highlight of the night was Straylight’s young (but not-to-be-underestimated) bartender, Frank. Frank is EXTREMELY passionate about his craft and it shows in every drink he makes; his extensive understanding of flavors, fearless creativity, and desire to give each person who sits at his bar a world-class experience made this truly a night to remember. Tell him the kinds of flavors you like, and let him make your decisions for you—you won’t be disappointed.Thank you so much for a wonderful new experience; I’ll be back soon.Your newest regular,Adam
My first time here. Although the sushi is limited on the first floor, still had a good amount of selection of other dishes. Im coming back for the Omakase.
You get 2 hrs window only, get kicked out! quality of sushi is very good, sushi rice is perfect but the sushi size is like a babys so you leave with half-full tummy. way too small.
Wow. Just wow. Some of the best sushi in NYC. I highly suggest the omakase but anything from that place is top notch.
Probably the best sushi I ever had. Do the Omakase w/Kei.
Extraordinary ambience and very attentive service. The menu was fresh and enchanting. Will absolutely recommend this restaurant to others. Reasonable rates and large meals. Keep it up.
Juku was more than you could hope for going in with the highest expectations. The staff go many extra miles to give you an exceptional experience and the omakase is better than I have the ability to describe. Could not recommend it more highly.
Cosy and Great spot for unique cocktails with friendly and quick service. Waiters offered great suggestions for drinks. Will be back again for sure!
They offer a nice variety of delicious food. I enjoyed eating here. Staff members are always very kind, prices are convenient and the place is always clean.
Absolutely loved this meal. The Karaage was to die for. As wasthe peach/gin cocktail. Loved this restaurant and will definitely be back. Had the most amazing server as well...and the owner Luke is extremely cute!!!!
I simply enjoy their food. I always get good customer service there. The place is clean and the employees are always helpful. I highly recommend this place.
Great vibes! It was honestly a sick environment, I needed a recommendation and our waitress had he bartender make a custom drink based on what I was jonesing for, plus it was quiet enough to hold a conversation. Although I went on a Tuesday night so I can see it getting packed on the weekends. I would easily recommend this if you’re in the area. Only con is hard to find.
I was skeptical about this place because I’m very picky, but I have to say this place made me HAPPY- from food to service and beyond was perfect!!!!! Loved this and I’m definitely coming back !!!!
Outstanding service and food!! Best omakase in the city. We have been waiting for Kei and Yoshida’s new place to open with bated breath and were so happy to finally be able to dine here. We were not disappointed and we’ll be back soon! Also excellent customer service by the manager Kareem!
Wonderful find. Intimate and friendly bar with unique cocktails and bar bites
Beautiful bar with interesting drinks and friendly waitstaff. We managed to get a table even on a saturday night. Drinks are $16-$20, but are very tasty.
Very nice service and well priced omakase. The Uni trio is a bit overpriced and not sure if really worth it. But I love Uni. Other than that enjoy.
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this place was fantastic. Did the omakase upstairs and all the fish was fresh and delicious, the sushi chefs were very personable and friendly.
Fantastic sushi and izakaya in a beautiful setting!
Wonderful experience, fish qaulity was superb. Some of the best uni ive ever had. Will be coming back!!!!
Incredible omakase experience! Staff was fantastically attentive from the host, to our waitress, to Kazuo, our sushi BOSS. Splendid.
Really great sushi and speakeasy. Good place for real sushi fans.
Beautiful space with delicious food. The pork belly and karaage were 10/10. Great cocktails, especially the one with peach
The food is always well prepared and yummy, staff members provides excellent customer service. I like the cleanliness and character. Will visit here again.
I absolutely love the dishes and service, great area to my apartment. The workers are always very friendly. Highly recommended.
Wow. Amazing sushi experience. Great cocktails and chefs with a great personality. Will definitely go back.
Good omakase but not great. For the level of omakase they think they are, the service should be much better and the interior should not look so shoddy. Id rather spend my money at azabu or nakazawa
Such a good sushi spot. There’s 3 levels in the restaurant. Great food, friendly service.
Place is quaint, food is so so. The A La carte menu will not make me go again. The service is very good tho..out of several dishes only 1 hit the spot.
Really good food in the izakaya, however spirits are priced very high and some of the specials were also quite expensive. Totally worth a visit just watch out when you order.
This place is such a gem. Literally the basement is a gem lol. You’ll see. But Ken is also just a magical host and the bar always churning out magical drinks. Keep it up!
Had a awesome experience here with my kid. The food arrived quickly and the customer service is just fantastic. Prices are fair.
Really cool place and the staff is amazing
Everything was delicious! The drinks were incredible and the servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely go back!
Overpriced. Impatient waiter. The chef that was serving us was texting Throughout the meal with the same hands that he used to make sushi.
Small portion but food are delicious, this place has 3 levels, also got couple of unique cocktails, but it is on the pricy side.
Food and drinks are great with awesome staff that always show great hospitality! My go to spot forJapanese food and for delicious cocktails in the basement!
Loved this place! had dinner there last night, Lamb was great! fresh, good ambience, I will recommend this place to all my friends!
I visited Straylight for the first time on 12/5/2019 on a whim. It took less than 5 minutes for me to decide that I would be returning - and often. Straylight is a special place with a unique cocktail menu, rare sake offerings, incredibly attentive staff, a mindfully constructed comfortable space, and intentionally created menus.Most impressive was the extremely care and pride in every component of each drink and the willingness of the bartenders to engage with customers to explain how each ingredient was sourced, refined, and built into a singular personalized beverage experience impossible to find anywhere else.I strongly recommend you visit!
Had a awesome experience in this place with my wife. The food came rapidly and the service is just awesome. Prices are fair.
Went last night for Omakase at the sushi bar and it was phenomenal, chef Yoshida has not lost his touch!
Awesome and delightful food, I loved the atmosphere this place has, and the employees were friendly. I will definitely come back again.
Phenomenal food and cocktails. Strongly recommended !!
Great experience! Food, drinks and ambiance. Try the cocktail with Japanese whiskey, the chirashi the karage
Downstairs is a blast! Food is great, staff are friendly! All round excellent :)
They serve big dishes and for affordable pricing. kind employees. Kudos.
Funky space with fantastic cocktails
The ambiance of this place is amazing. Beautiful art, great music. And the food is great too.
Top notch food, really good casual service and attentive at the same time. Really well designed space.
Love coming here for lunch - Great fish and exceedingly top notch service.
Great food, drinks, decor, and staff in my experience!
Dont tell anybody but this place is dope
Everything was just really good and nothing was over priced
Go here. Get the omakase. Go get a drink in the speakeasy. Repeats steps 1-3 as often as you can
Absolutely incredible food and atmosphere. The downstairs Straylight section is a must see
Nice setting. Good food.. But.. Service n cleanliness cud be better.
This place is so cute! Came here for the summer Tippler and they were very kind and accommodating. Thank you!
Had an amazing experience at Juku, wonderful Sushi and fun experiment
This restaurant is a disaster. Terrible service and the food was mediocre. Dont waste your time.
As far as NYC Izakaya style joints go this is average.
The flavors set every taste bud on fire. Every dish is perfect
Small plate delicious Japanese food in a stylishly cute and intimate atmosphere.
Good food. Service was a bit slow.
Excellent service good food
Delicious food and great atmosphere
Top notch food & drink, fun funky atmosphere, competitive prices
Poor drinks, poor service
Step into this minimal design lover’s paradise for a unique tasting menu
The omakase was fresh and the service was amazing.
Amazing food and super personal service from the sommelier!
Upstairs get your omakase on... Then head downstairs for underground bar / art club vibes.
Best omakase I’ve ever had.
Best sushi Ive had in memory
The best meal Ive had in years!!!
Great sake selection.
Food was ok but a bit overpriced.
Fish is excellent.
American/Japanese Tapas it was semi-satisfactory
Really loved it
THE SUSHI CHEF ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ AND HE IS ADORABLE
Best sush in NYC. Good vibes.
Amazing quality even better service
Awesome service and even better food
Amazing experience. Excellent quality
Amazing placeGreat food
Love this place. Ambience is on point
Great place for a cocktail.
Great sushi and vibes.
Special
Nice
The Uni is to die for
NOPE
Amazing place!
Interesting place.
Oh the delicious.
Fantastic.
Great place
Delightful
Some of the best sushi I’ve had in NYC. We had some delicious drinks in their unique underground bar called Straylight. The decor and ambiance was fantastic and the fish was incredibly fresh and tasty.
It blew my senses!
Nice little secret bar
Incredible omakase. Yoshida & Kei are incredible sushi chefs.
Beautiful place, delicious food
Total reviews rating 4.6
172 Reviews for Juku 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-09We’ve had several omakase experiences in New York, and this was the most fun and delicious. The sushi counter has its own floor upstairs, with two chefs serving ten seats. The lighting and music were both low key but endearing.The experience was intimate and classic at the same time. Every serving had layers of succulent flavors in its own category, standing out from the rest and really taking us on a journey through the evening (about 2 hours per seating).Some of these servings were complete show-stoppers - the king salmon, for instance, was so tender and flavorful that we shut our eyes and just experienced pure taste for half a minute at a time.This was a killer date night and the staff and chefs were spectacular. Highly recommended, but prepare to pay top dollar for the quality.
Review №2
2022-01-23Extraordinary omakase for New Years.Sushi boss was funny and amazing! Catered to our wishes. When we come back to NY this is our go to.They have a speakeasy.I would say this place is a hidden gem:)
Review №3
2021-09-26Juku is an absolutely incredible experience. The food is astonishing and easily Michelin-star worthy (even the fried chicken was the best we have ever had). The service is the best of the best, truly defines the top-tier of elegance. My family and I have never had a meal or experience like Juku in a restaurant ever before. The vibe is immaculate as interesting art hangs in every corner, mood lighting illuminates your company, and an upbeat but relaxed beat will make you subconsciously groove in your seat. You can bring any sea-food adverse person here and they will quickly change their tune. The seafood at Juku is masterfully sourced and is so fresh there is absolutely no “fishy” taste to their expertly crafted Sushi. I can’t rave about this place highly enough. There is no other restaurant in Manhattan like Juku. Treat yourself and make a reservation this weekend.
Review №4
2022-01-21One of the best Omakase experiences in NYC. Quality of fish is unreal & professionalism and skill of the Sushi chefs is top notch.
Review №5
2022-02-06Top tier omakase joint thats all part of a connected, sit-down restaurant and speakeasy on different floors. Everyone from the sushi chefs to the staff are extremely knowledgeable. Especially loved Eugenes recommendations on sake and natural wines to complement our meal.
Review №6
2021-11-12Great family owned sushi spot with one of the most unique layouts in NYC. The owner is very attentive and the staff personable. If your looking for amazing sushi with unique vibes… definitely hit Juku.
Review №7
2021-10-14Omakase was really good including all the drinks. Good selection of fish and uni 😍
Review №8
2021-07-25Awesome!Waitstaff super friendly with loads of recommendations. Also attentive... we order a bottle of Brooklyn Kura... made sure our cups went empty...We ordered the Omakase. Wanted to also add fried chicken and 2 scallops and unis. Waitstaff recommended to order omakase first as it was a lot of food...he was right!
Review №9
2022-04-13So so good. Their staff is so kind and lovely, the omakase was EXCELLENT, and the drinks and sake were delicious. Absolutely worth the splurge. Some of the omakase pairings were things I’d not seen elsewhere, like a savory chive and sesame mackerel. 10/10 will do again.
Review №10
2022-02-21Phenomenal.Was looking for a local spot for our anniversary as wed just moved back to NYC and were staying in Chinatown. Spotted a highly-rated place for Omakase and figured itd be a lot of fun, and its the best decision weve made for a while.Chef Kazuo Yoshida is a gracious, masterful and funny host. Each nigiri he passes makes you reconsider which is your new favourite - they are genuinely consistently excellent. Perfect balance of seasonings with soy, wasabi and other flourishes e.g. smoked salt, citrus oils etc. The finishing bowl of perfectly cooked sushi rice with 3 types of uni (sea urchin) from Maine, Santa Barbera, and Hokkaido was breath-taking in its indulgence and generosity.Rest of the staff were professional, warm and on-the-ball.Sake list is excellent - we had a Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo which completely blew me away. Ive committed to exploring sake more fully as a category, and this reassured me that its a worthwhile exercise!The end bill isnt light - this is a special occasion spot, unless youre fabulously wealthy. But its worth every penny. Once youve had sushi this good, youll never be able to look at supermarket sashimi the same again.Recommended without hesitation.