Douska
Japanese · Lower East Side · $$
4.5(325)
Japanese · Lower East Side, New York, NY · $$
Classic and modern take on Izakaya food with 50+ Japanese beers, sake, and spirits.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently visited this Japanese bar and ordered the Gyu Don. The dish was delicious: the beef was tender, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the onions and egg complemented the flavors beautifully. The portion size was generous and the presentation was appealing. What impressed me the most, however, was the service. The staff was exceptionally attentive, friendly, and professional. My order was taken promptly, and the team made sure everything was satisfactory throughout my visit. They created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the experience even more enjoyable. Excellent service, delicious food, and a cozy atmosphere. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place to others! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🍜✨”
“We visited right before 8pm on 5/24/26(Sun). Although it was pretty crowded (a mostly ramen crowd), the staff was very friendly and attentive. Especially awesome was a gentleman who I'm 99.99% sure was the owner of the establishment. Heads up: the menus are assessed via the QR code, but the orders are taken by the staff. The handrolls are a bargain at $7 each. We will definitely go back.”
“Highly recommended! Try the okonomiyaki fries! But don't skip on the more standard options either. We had takoyaki, several skewers, karaage, a hand roll, and drinks. Everything was fresh, served hot, and very flavorful. We were late for our reservation (and called to inform) and the staff were very accommodating. One of the owners, Keyo, even came to check on us a few times and chat about his story. We felt so welcomed and left feeling satisfied and full! Can't wait to go back! Such a great experience.”
“Try all the skewers, just try them all! The fried tofu was delicious, black garlic ramen was a stand out and the katsu curry was delightful. Service was nice and helpful, atmosphere was decent for a week night dinner. Would definitely return.”
“If you're looking for a great place to unwind with some well prepared drinks, vibrant atmosphere, and delicious food I recommend you give this place a try. Be warned some of the drinks are made strong so make sure you ask for what you want or ask for a recommendation (they are really good with these :p). Kiyo is an amazing owner and does his best to keep everything running smoothly( he deserves the best in life). If you're reading this bro thanks for the drink you made and I appreciate the cece introduction to you. Overall I'd give this place a true 5/5 because of how long flexible the menu can be, the great staff, and the atmosphere can really bring the social energy out of you.”
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