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.