It's three stars for Bakuto, Lindenhurst's utterly original ode to Japanese bar culture. 

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Bakuto pork ramen is served at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Crispy chicken buns, with katsu chicken thigh and seasonal pickles at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Spicy beef -and-garlic udon is made with brisket and topped with shaved Brussels sprouts and scallions at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Grilled chicken wings are showered with scallions at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Skewered tilefish with miso sauce at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Porgy crudo at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Assorted cocktails made at Bakuto in Lindenhurst. From left: Lucky Dog sake juice box; The Tiki with tum, cachaca, melon liqueur, coconut, pineapple, lime, and toasted rice; Lemongrass Negroni with lemongrass shochu, bitter pear, and blanc vermouth; The shochu sour with sour shochu, choice of citrus, and club soda; The Sesame with rye, ginger, yuzu, and sesame oil; and The Jasmine with gin, brandy, Jasmine, lemon, salted plum, club soda.

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Chef Zachary Rude at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

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Partner and beverage director Patrick Capellini at Bakuto in Lindenhurst.

 
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