Sake Bar Satsko

March 2026_One of the strangest dining experiences I have ever had. We were the only dining table around 7 pm, yet service was oddly slow. Our dishes came out with long gaps, and the chicken curry arrived incorrectly twice—first made with beef, then with rice mixed in despite our request for it on the side, and with only two small pieces of chicken in the entire bowl. Unfortunately, the experience got worse: later that evening both of us became sick. I wrote the owners privately at their email address and on Instagram to try to make them aware of the problems at their business, but they never responded resulting in my post here. Many better options available.

Love this little gem. We came right after they opened on a Monday and had the place to ourselves! Susan was great explaining food choices and chatting about sake choices. I love that you can eat small plates that come out quickly and perfect for sake nerds! I would come back all the time for these 2 dishes pictured. Amazing flavor and love the homemade pickles. The squid reminded me of squid jerky i wish i had some right now.

Such a fun time at a neighborhood gem of a hole-in-the-wall. Tons of sake to try, all excellent. Delicious small bites. Love the ambiance and music too. Perfect for a creative date night!

Knowledgeable staff, generous pours, and good food. Has outdoor seating and is luckily a block away from the dense loudness of East Village. You can take your time, enjoy your company, and learn about and enjoy your sake.

Really solid food and a really nice selection of sake. Food does take a bit to arrive, I would not recommend if you are in a rush. The curry rice is filling and flavorful. I'd recommend getting another snack while you wait, the squid and karaage are delicious and are great with sake.