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Izakaya Ronin, New York, NY

Izakaya Ronin

4.8
4.8
84 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
From the team of Yopparai comes Izakaya Ronin, an intimate space on the Lower East Side that offers guests a virtual trip to Japan. Inspired by favorite dishes and design elements from Yopparai, we offer a variety of yakitori and grilled skewers made from high-quality ingredients, including local chicken and vegetables. In our cozy space, you can enjoy our yakitori as part of a multi-course menu of authentic Japanese dishes, complete with sake pairings recommended by our experts. Enjoy our attentive service, relax in our unique space, and experience the tradition of Japanese dining.

Many dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please call for details and note any special requests in your reservation.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 882-0510
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kazumi Motoi
  • Neighbourhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross Street
    between Rivington and Stanton Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/M/J to Delancey/Essex St
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Yakitori Omakase Menu

    US$25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our limited availability yakitori omakase menu of Chef Motoi's selected dishes! Enjoy multiple courses of traditional Japanese cuisine including appetizers, sashimi, yakitori skewers, ending with a traditional Japanese dessert. Available as a half-course or full-course. Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please note restrictions in your reservation or call the restaurant for details. Pricing ranges from $65-150 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity); reservations require a non-refundable deposit of $25 per guest. Omakase reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. For same day reservations, please call the restaurant to check availability.
    Yakitori Omakase Menu photo

What 84 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

84 Reviews
  1. Lesley

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it!! Wonderful food and great service. Cool ambience

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  2. Yancy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place took me on an adventure into a type of Japanese cuisine I didn’t know existed. The interior was a world away from the busy streets of New York, beautiful and ordered. I honestly felt like I was in a another world. It is a meal I will remember for a long time.

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  3. TinaT

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner and space. Wonderful experience for that special night.

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  4. HeatherM

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friends told us about this place because they knew we'd just spent a couple of weeks in Japan and were desperately trying to keep the amazing foods and experiences going once back in the States. This place does not disappoint! Food was incredible, sake selection divine and the vibe was excellent. It was nice feeling like we got into a secret dining spot and we cannot wait to go back!!! PS - get the Ishiyaki A5 Wagyu Beef! Better yet, get two!

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  5. NancyC

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small and intimate 10 seat izakaya with one waitstaff but that did not affect service. Would be nice to have some non alcoholic drink options .

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  6. DrDj

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In short they have an excellent sake list. Food wise, well where do we start... in short, nothing savory. Everything is edible and well presented, but chicken should not be THE primary source of this dinner. Some of the skewers were even cold.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most wonderful omakase experience at Izakaya Ronin. It was a unique experience highlighting best of vegetables side dishes and yakitori, all paired with excellent sake recommendations.

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  8. NeyaL

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience. I almost don't want to leave a review so this can be my secret place but they deserve all the praise 🙌🏾

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond during my wife and I’s dinner. The restaurant is very cozy in the best way, instantly transporting you to Japan. Our conversations with the staff about where in Japan they are from and where we should eat were very enjoyable. The food was delicious, with every course explained thoroughly. We would happily return and recommend anyone who is considering dining here to come.

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  10. ViktoriaB

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a great place with wonderful food and ambiance. The water was super amazing. My only concern is that I can’t bring in more of my friends because they are vegetarians. I with chef created a third option with just vegetarian skewers!

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FAQs

Izakaya Ronin is rated 4.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Izakaya Ronin

69A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002-2426

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    between Rivington and Stanton Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/M/J to Delancey/Essex St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kazumi Motoi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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