Benemon
A warm East Village spot serving comforting Japanese donburi alongside inventive craft sake cocktails.
- Tue – Fri, 17:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00
- around $20
- 108 E 4th Street
- 4.5 (504 reviews)
Description
The menu pairs traditional culinary ideas with new twists, featuring dishes like a highly rated, tender unagi don and tuna tataki. Because there is no hard liquor, the bar relies on wine, beer, and a selection of small-batch sake and shochu to mix its drinks. While the space is inviting, the dining experience can come with some practical friction; visitors occasionally report uneven service pacing and struggles with summer temperature control.
Good to know
No hard liquor