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SakaMai
157 Ludlow St.
New York, NY 10002
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Food Menu
Beverage Menu
Food Menu
Small Bites
Saba Jerky
$7.00
smoked mackerel jerky
Kani Monaka
$12.00
dungeness crab, mochi wafers, avocado puree, dashi vinegar gelee
Ramen Potato Salad
$8.00
tonkotsu potato, pork char siu, soy boiled egg, menma, scallion
Mochi Isobe Yaki
$6.00
natto butter, dried soy sauce, nori
Ankimo
$9.00
steamed monkfish liver, smoked takuan pickles, ponzu, grated chili daikon, kyoto scallion
Sashimi
Sashimi Platter*
5 types of sashimi
- 10pc $38.00
Shigoku Oysters*
- (per pc) $4.00
Bluefin Tuna*
- Toro (5pc) $28.00
- Akami (5pc) $18.00
Japanese Seabream*
- 5pc $18.00
Amberjack*
- 5pc $18.00
Salmon*
- 5pc $18.00
Vegetables
Shishito Peppers
$9.00
smoked Maldon sea salt, lime
Spicy Cucumber
$11.00
whole Japanese cucumber, spicy sesame soy, crispy onion, kelp
Kari Kari Crispy Salad
$16.00
nappa cabbage, crispy baby sardines, fried potato, fried maitake mushroom, parmigiano-reggiano, sesame dressing
Charred Broccolini
$12.00
parmesan crisp, charred soy sauce, shichimi
Kabu Truffle
$18.00
baked hakurei turnip, truffle, yuzu miso, flax seed
Seafood
Egg on Egg on Egg*
$19.00
sea urchin, sturgeon caviar, scrambled egg
Ikura Tofu*
$12.00
salmon caviar, homemade tofu, pickled wasabi stem, yuzu zest
Grilled Octopus
$18.00
gochujang pepper, watermelon radish, frisée, shio kombu
Sake Steamed Mussels
$18.00
garlic dashi soy, chive, toast
Shi Chimichurri Hokke
$17.00
grilled atka mackerel, kuro shichimi, baby watercress
Meat
Kakuni Sliders
$15.00
Mugifuji pork belly, karashi mustard, tomato, frisée, shiso, brioche
Beef Tartare*
$22.00
bone marrow, red miso, crispy maitake mushroom, horseradish
Kara-age Fried Chicken
$14.00
harissa soy vinaigrette, brûléed lemon
Dry-Aged Duck Breast
$16.00
lollipop kale, ginger scallion soy
Miyazaki Wagyu Katsu Sando
$85.00
6 oz A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef cutlet sandwich
Sizzling Plate
Ibérico Pork Steak
$48.00
pluma ibérica de bellota, sweet onion soy, jalapeño sauce, ponzu
Filet Mignon Steak
$36.00
butter poached 6 oz filet, sweet onion soy, jalapeño sauce, ponzu
Wagyu Hamburger Steak
$28.00
American Wagyu, sweet onion soy, jalapeño sauce, ponzu
Dry-Aged Tomahawk Steak
$108.00
28 oz bone-in rib eye, sweet onion soy, jalapeño sauce, ponzu
Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Steak
$85.00
6 oz A5 wagyu strip loin, sweet onion soy, jalapeño sauce, ponzu
Rice and Noodle
Wagyu & Uni Hand Roll**
$24.00
A5 Miyazaki wagyu, sea urchin, shiso, nori seaweed, wasabi
Bluefin Tuna Hand Roll*
$12.00
chopped tuna, scallion, nori seaweed, wasabi
Madai Hand Roll*
$12.00
chopped seabream, shiso, shio konbu, nori seaweed, wasabi
Kanpachi Hand Roll*
$12.00
chopped amberjack, yuzu pepper, scallion, nori seaweed, wasabi
Cha Soba Salad
$18.00
green tea soba noodle, sesame soy dressing, tomato, avocado, cucumber, corn, walnuts, nori
Uni Mazemen*
$32.00
temomi ramen noodle, sea urchin, bone marrow, bottarga
Gindara Don*
$27.00
miso black cod, egg mousse, potato mousse, koshihikari rice, shiso, shio konbu, sesame seed, miso soup, japanese pickles
Truffle Toro Tekka Don*
$38.00
bluefin toro, truffle, soy egg yolk, koshihiari rice, miso soup, japanese pickles
Wagyu Curry
$24.00
potato purée, eggplant, tomato, shishito peppers
Dessert
Mochi Parfait
$9.00
mascarpone gelato, hazelnut, almonds, chocolate, corn flakes
Black Sesame Crème Brûlée
$9.00
matcha-almond tuile
Yogurt Crèmet D'Anjou
$9.00
mixed berry sauce, kuromitsu black sugar sauce
Gelato / Sorbet Trio
$9.00
choose three: dark chocolate, mascarpone, grapefruit-campari, mango
Aged & Specialty Sake
2.5 oz
Hanahato Kijoshu 8y
$18.00
rich and sweet, with full caramel from extensive aging
Hakkaisan Kijoshu
$10.00
2014 vintage, clean and light, with a burst of sweetness and dry finish
Kamoizumi "Sachi" I7y
$21.00
17-year aged Junmai Ginjo sake with deep flavors of plum and molasses
Tamagawa "Time Machine 1712"
$15.00
brewed to a recipe recorded in 1712, fabulously sweet but no cloying
Nanbu Bijin "All Koji"
$13.00
brewed only with kome-koji, this sake is sweet with balanced umami
Japanese Tea
Hojicha
$7.00
Japanese roasted green tea, smoky flavor with low caffeine
Sobacha
$7.00
toasted buckwheat tea, nutty and naturally caffeine free
*Raw or Undercooked
Cocktails
Toki Suntory Whiskey Highball
$13.00
toki Suntory Whiskey, soda, citrus oil
Chrysanthemum Sour
$13.00
aged plum liqueur, cognac, honeydew melon, vanilla, lemon, egg white
The Silk Merchant
$13.00
gin, Calpico, fresh grapefruit, cardamom, shiso, rose
Aged Smoke #2
$13.00
rye whiskey, aged sake, islay Scotch, sweet vermouth, cocoa, barrel-aged
Once Upon a Time in the East
$13.00
mezcal, amaro, Cynar, chipotle honey, blood orange, shichimi pepper
Hoppy Mule
$13.00
Kawabe rice shochu, ginger syrup, lime juice, Hoppy Classic
Japanese Beer
Asahi Draft
classic Japanese lager
- 11 oz $8.00
Oze No Yukidoke IPA
balanced and smooth India Pale Ale
- 11 oz $14.00
Ginga Kogen Hefeweizen
crisp unfiltered wheat ale
- 10 oz $13.00
Orion Premium
mild light lager from Okinawa
- 21 oz $14.00
Echigo Stout
smooth and mild dark beer
- 11 oz $12.00
Kagua Blanc
Belgian style ale with yuzu
- 11 oz $14.00
Japanese Whiskey
Hibiki Harmony
$20.00
Blended Malt; Orange peel, white chocolate; other vintages available please ask
Taketsuru Pure Malt
$18.00
Blended Malt; smooth with balanced smokiness
Yamazaki 12 Yr
$26.00
Single Malt; pleasant floral character with tropical fruit notes
Hakushu 18 Yr
$68.00
Single Malt; herbaceous, sherries notes, spice and everything nice
Shochu
Satoh Kuro
$16.00
Satsuma - Sweet Potato - Black Koji; rice, earthy, roasted aromas
Kappa No Sasoimizu
$13.00
Miyazaki - Sweet Potato - White Koji; from Chef's hometown, white koji, floral light, approachable
Mizunomai
$12.00
Saga - Barley - Black Koji; classic barley shochu, mild and aromatic
Toyonaga
$12.00
Kumamato - Rice - White Koji; bright nose, layered complexity, handmade
Featured Sakes
Gasanryu Kisaragi "Pliant Moon", Junmai Daiginjo - 50% Polish - 15% ABV - +3.0 SMV
The Gasanryu brand of sake was developed at Shindo Sake Brewery. They farm their own sake rice, and take pride in their surrounding nature and local culture. Gasanryu Kisaragi is a medium dry daiginjo sake characterized by a gorgeous aroma of melon, pear, peach and has a light clean flavor
- Gl $15.00
- Cr $43.00
Jokigen "Jubilation", Junmai Ginjo - 55% Polish - 16% ABV - +4.0 SMV
Jokigen is the signature brand by Sakata Shuzo. It is made with Oyama Nishiki which is a special type of rice developed by a group of Toyoma rice farmers. It has a well balanced acidity and umami, a touch of apricot and pomegranate, with a savory finish
- Gl $13.00
- Cr $37.00
Brooklyn Kura "No. 14", Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu - 60% Polish - 15% ABV - +0 SMV
We are excited to offer sake from New York's first sake brewery! Brian & Brandon have worked tirelessly to create an all-American small batch craft sake. This sake is made with New York water and rice grown in California & Arkansas. They use a pizza shaker for their koji, because you know, Brooklyn
- Gl $13.00
- Cr $37.00
- Btl $72.00
Dewazakura Oka "Cherry Bouquet", Junmai Gingo - 50% Polish - 15.5% ABV - +5 SMV
Dewazakura Brewing Company is the pioneer of Ginjo sake. Their sake is often referred to as "the wine-drinkers' sake" as they possess fruity and floral notes of reminiscent of certain white wines. The" Oka" has a floral bouquet soft on the palate with a touch of pear and melon
- Gl $13.00
- Cr $37.00
Mukashi No Manma "Everlasting Roots", Tokubetsu Junmai - 55% Polish - 15% ABV - +4 SMV
Yamada Shoten is a very small brewery in Gifu making ultra-handcrafted and taditional style sake. The Yamada family mills their own rice in house without any advanced technology. The high polishing rate gives this sake a defined fruit and floral expression while still offering rich umami
- Gl $14.00
- Cr $40.00
- Btl (900ml) $92.00
Shichida "Seven Fields", Junmai - 65% Polish - 15.5% ABV - +2 SMV
Tenzan Brewery was established in 1875 and owned by the Shichida Family. Tenzan refers to the mountain from where natural waters flow to brew the sake. This sake has a calming aroma remsniscent of honey and notes of refreshing green apple. It is medium bodied and finishes medium dry on the palate
- Gl $14.00
- Cr $40.00
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General Info
Payment Types
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Cuisine
Japanese
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday:
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday:
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday:
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday:
6:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday:
6:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday:
5:30pm - 10:30pm
About Us
Creative Japanese-fusion cuisine by internationally-celebrated chef, Takanori Akiyama. We offer an extensive sake & shochu selection, rare Japanese whiskies, and original Japanese-inspired craft cocktails.