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Stories from behind the bar: cocktails, ramen, Japanese culture, and life on the Lower East Side.
FoodFeb 6, 2025Why Our Yakitori Skewers Are the Heart of Izakaya JurakuOwner Kiyo on the tradition of yakitori, the custom lava-stone grill behind Juraku's skewers, and why they became one of the restaurant's top sellers.ShochuFeb 6, 2025The Umami Power of Miso: Exploring Miso-Infused Cocktails at Izakaya JurakuHow Izakaya Juraku brings miso's savory umami into cocktails, featuring the signature drink If You Know You Know, Yakiimo!FoodFeb 6, 2025Karaage at Juraku, Two WaysThe two karaage we serve, Signature with spicy mayo and Oroshi with grated daikon and yuzu wasabi, and why the potato starch is the part that matters.CommunityFeb 6, 2025The Cecilia Gault Cocktails: A Tribute to an Artist and Friend at Izakaya JurakuTwo cocktails, Hidari Chichi and Migi Chichi, created in tribute to actress and singer Cecilia Gault, a longtime friend of Izakaya Juraku.
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