Izakaya Restaurants in New York, NY

“It was a cool place great food and atmosphere“

“A delightful small cozy place, with a varied menu. Everything we had was top-notch delicious!! This one gets 5 stars from me“

“Great Food but even better Service. My server Kevin was extremely attentive and made the experience well-worth. Highly recommend this place to all my friends and to anyone - wanting to have a wonderful meal but even better service. Top-Notch and Professional. Must Visit.

Update: I had to come again and the food again once again was spectacular. The must gets are the Konban Corn Ribs and the Ebi Katsu (the shrimps were huge and tender as well as fried to golden perfection). I also highly recommend the Niku Udon (fresh bouncy homemade noodles with a pure clean yet flavorful broth and melt in your mouth tender beef chunks). The servers were also another highlight. My server was Kevin again and he brings the 5 stars food to a 7 star experience. No matter if you're a local or visiting. Konban is a must visit.“

“Great sushi! Great ramen!“

“I wouldn’t call Katana a dive bar, but on a Tuesday night it felt like a great neighborhood bar. Relaxed atmosphere. Was surprised at how small it was but that added to the chill vibe. I bet on a Thirsty Thursday and the weekend that all changes, but the bartenders and the craft cocktails will be just as great.“

“Fun spot!“

“Finally walked in after having passed by the spot so many times in the past...and ended up with this absolute gem of a place to recommend wholeheartedly!! Amazing food options and friendly service. Will definitely come back on weekend nights to explore all the interesting drinks available:)“

“Ended up here accidentally on a layover: Hands down, the best ramen I’ve ever had (springy, slurpy perfection), amazing cocktails (if you like gin the Japanese 75 is a must try!), and whatever the whipped cream, creme brûlée’d banana dessert was tasted like heaven. I even ordered another tonkotsu ramen to go (all the way to Florida) to bring back to my fiancé. They separated all of it, packaged it so it wouldn’t leak, and wrote directions on specific timing for heating up each item! Very impressive service. I’ll be back again!“

“This felt like a super authentic experience and the food is DELISH. Spoon sushi is a must, the presentation is so fun. I loved how many soba dishes there were to choose from. The matcha parfait was also insanely good for dessert! Our server was so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back soon.“

“The waiter was very polite and kind.
The food was authentic Japanese cuisine, but the portions were quite small. I should have asked for white rice when the baked fish was served.
I think this restaurant is especially good if you enjoy drinking sake.“

“Ramen is good ! Soup is good not so oily Yakitori good with Asahi Beeru !“

“Ordered the Kim Ramen, it did not disappoint, was amazing, perfect jammy egg, smokey pork, great broth, complex and amazing. Don't miss the chicken bumps. The was fire beyond good!!! Beer selection is ok but I had two decent ones which for me is good. Drink menu is fun, something for everyone. Super busy on weekends, go early. Great food, fun place! Great food, great value, fun staff.“

“This is Crazy ... like I love sushi 🍣 ... I've been in so many places just for sushi that I think I'm a professional testing them all ❤️ , but what I just got tonight , the best sushi I've ever have had ... it's without a doubt the best Sushi in the US , no enough with that , my wife thought the same ..., talking about the personal , they are very professional , they come over you front time to time to ask you how are you doing , even the boss was around asking , it means a lot , they really make you feel special and in home ... definitely I suggest to you if you're visiting NY“

“Such a great hidden gem for lunch. The space is cozy, aesthetic, and thoughtfully decorated — it has that perfect “hole in the wall” charm while still feeling cute and welcoming.

I ordered the lunch special and got the Thai basil fried rice with shrimp, along with soup and fried chicken, all for around $17, which is an amazing value for the portion size. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned.

I also grabbed a Thai iced tea to go for $6, and it was the perfect addition.

The service was attentive and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I didn’t feel rushed at all, which I really appreciated for a solo lunch.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy and affordable Thai lunch.“

“Fresh food, good portion I had Kaizen don, sashimi on rice it’s fresh and refreshing. I recommend a calpico lemon drink it is so good with food“

“Stopped by this gem for the first time today. My friends and I were looking for a spot in the neighborhood to grab a quick drink after brunch, and this place popped up. If you enter from the street, the entrance is pretty easy to miss, but the interior is such a vibe. It reminds me of those late-night casual bars in Japan and Hong Kong. I love the records they have everywhere.

The menu has some really unique drink options, and I love the Asian-inspired flavors in them. The drinks were delicious and definitely strong. The staff is also super friendly, from the host to our server, Tirzah, who is such a vibe! She’s super sweet, attentive, and has such a fun personality.

I would definitely visit here again the next time I’m in the area and try their other menu items, cause their food looked good too. And hopefully Tirzah will be there.“

“I love your food. I love your staff. I love the hourlong all-you-can-drink sake which you very enthusiastically refill. I love that you take great care of a person who can’t have gluten. Please take all my money in exchange for delicious grilled fish and chicken.“

“I love the atmosphere and the customer service they provide! The food was good and differently one of my favorite place to eat in New York city!“

“Go here!! My partner and I had one of those unforgettable New York nights at Sip and Guzzle. Our waiter at Sip went above and beyond, the drinks were extremely unique and the Wagyu steak will stand as possibly the best sandwich. Period. The whole Sip and Guzzle team clearly cares about everyone who walks in their door. Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go again!“

“I really liked this place..not so much like traditional sushi but everything we got was on point, particularly the skewers were all super good. Service was fast, prices reasonable & the decor was interesting & beautiful..Will definitely be back!“

“At Tokyo Record Bar, inside a vibrant, compact kitchen, the chef crafts unexpected dishes that truly bring the omakase experience to life. I had a delicious evening, especially with the uniquely crafted cocktails. The creativity of the menu shines through in every bite, and the housemade coconut mango sticky rice ice cream was a standout — creamy, tropical, and just sweet enough to end the night beautifully. Meeting the lovely chef made the experience feel even more personal, and I’m already looking forward to returning for another unforgettable omakase journey.“

“Anyone who lives in the neighborhood knows of Zest Sushi and their HH specials. This is their sister restaurant which is a ramen restaurant. The food is good for a neighborhood restaurant, I’m happy to see that they also offer sushi at this location now (came when they first opened and they didnt have). Decently priced with good portion size. Good for a quick meal especially on a cold night for a nice both of ramen. Id recommend if you’re ever in the area and looking for something soupy but would not recommend commuting 30+ minutes for.“

“The beef bibimbap is amazing.“

“ニューヨークで超落ち着く日本料理屋さんです。最高でした！日本の皆様にもぜひ紹介したいです！“

“最高でした！ 日本でもここまでの居酒屋は無いと思います！“

“Absolutely loved AI KI YA Japanese Hot Pot. First time experienced the Japanese hot pot. The sukiyaki was excellent—high-quality beef, rich and well-balanced broth, and everything tasted fresh and comforting. Dipping the beef in raw egg made it even better.Great atmosphere, attentive service, and a very satisfying overall experience. Definitely one of the better Japanese hot pot spots in the area.“

“It was just chilling, eating my food then I saw a giant elephant yapping about Joyboy and I saw this loney tunes ahh character fighting a dragon, also i saw red lighting from some huge hill with a skeleton head on it. Tbh the food was good since it was served by some blonde chef with a curly eyebrow“

“this place is such a gem! amazing service and ambiance — always playing the best music

ive gone once for late night snacks and once during lunch service. its always easy to walk in and get a table — im surprised it isnt more popular hence why im writing this!

takowasabi is some of the best ive had. definitely leans on the saltier side, if youre okay with that

would skip the okonomiyaki..

for their lunch specials, the creamy cod roe udon was decent and portion was HUGE. like twice of anywhere else ive gotten.

the curry udon was also very generous, but could definitely use a lot more seasoning.

for lunch, they also serve yubu. these lean on the sweeter side, and portions are also HUGE! we got 4 and employee was so sweet, saw us debating for a while which to get, and gave us 2 extra

think the lower popularity is due to the somewhat hidden location - hoping this spot gets more foot traffic and sticks around!“

“I’ve been to this place 5+ times in the past year. This place is solid for heavy sake/sochu drinkers like myself. The pour is generous and food is good too. Get the kara age, hagi dog! Or ochazke or beef tongue if you’re hungry. The freshness of sashimi depends on the day… but I like their yellowtail“

“Been going for over a year and always enjoy everything I order. The service, the food, and the vibe are perfect. The one ramen dish on the menu is one of my favorites in NYC! Having been to Tokyo a bunch of times, the authenticity really comes through here.“