Fodor's Expert Review Sake Bar Decibel
East Village
Bars
Red paper lanterns dimly illuminate couples sipping sake and snacking on Japanese bar food at this underground (in geography and attitude) Japanese spot. Knowledgeable servers can help navigate the extensive menu, which includes Japanese sake, shochu, and interesting food. The entrance is easy to miss: look for the "On Air" sign above a sidewalk staircase, then descend the stairs.
