# Jukai > Intimate basement space with warm wooden counters and quiet, relaxing jazz music creates an authentic Japanese atmosphere. Mostly Japanese clientele enhances the genuine cultural vibe. The setting feels cozy but slightly damp due to its location below ground. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Jukai - Address: 237 E 53rd St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Thursday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Phone: +12125889788 - Website: http://jukainy.com/ - Google rating: 4 (232 reviews) ## What it is good for - Intimate — 10/10 - Authentic — 8.8/10 - Desserts — 8.3/10 - Confit — 8.3/10 - Sashimi — 7/10 - Food — 7/10 - Sake — 6.7/10 - Cozy — 6.7/10 - Sushi — 6.3/10 - Udon — 6.3/10 - Japanese Food — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the Japanese food, especially the sushi and hot pot, was amazing." - "The Japanese food here is so authentic and delicious." - "I found the space to be intimate and cozy." ## Good to know - The total cost for one hot pot for four people is $140. - The ShabuShabu Beef set costs $120 for 2 people. - The service charge for eating cake is $30. - The restaurant is difficult to find because it is below street level. - Jukai offers different prefix sets menu and a variety of sake selections. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.