We had a wonderful experience on Easter with a group of friends. The server's and the decor were fantastic. They have a very fun and eclectic menu which was nice. Everyone loved their food, it was all very fresh and delicious. They had a very interesting drink list as well--with all types of unique teas and other alcoholic beverages. Almost everyone got a tea or iced tea and enjoyed their beverage. The space is cute and you feel as though you are almost in Japan with the decorations. At the end of the meal-the owner approached our table and said another table left over almost a full bottle of champagne and asked if we wanted it. It was so generous-he chatted with us and brought everyone a nice wine glass and we all had champagne-he was so friendly and welcoming. I look forward to eating here again to try more of the food! read more

pretty casual japanese cafe that's constantly busy. we managed to walk in on a saturday noon time and didn't wait too long but the staff were a bit disorganized and it was hard to know whether we were properly checked in or not. food wise, I liked the spaghetti and omurice the best, although I think the omurice could've been even more creamy. the hot cakes were too dense for my liking and the katsu sandwich was on the tougher side read more

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Came here on a saturday afternoon for a 1 PM reservation for 3, but weren't seated until 1:30 PM. It took even longer for our food to come around 2 PM. It was a very cute space, and I imagine it would be a nice atmosphere in the evening when the live jazz music is playing. The food here was very delicious. Our favorite was the gayashi omurice. I really enjoyed the beef, mushroom, and onion in the sauce, and the omelette was incredibly soft and fluffy. We also really enjoyed the green tea hot cakes. They were a bit dense, but the matcha flavor in the cakes and the ice cream was really good. I liked how it came with a variety of flavors and textures. The chicken katsu sandwich was also good, but did not stand out as much as the other dishes. Overall, it was a very delicious brunch, but do expect slow service. read more

Hi-Collar - Katsu sandwich, green tea hot cakes, hayashi omurice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This venue has turned from a delicious Japanese Omurice to a jazz bar at night. It's a lot more crowded with all the high tops. Food is still excellent and I very much enjoyed the rice tomato. They are expanding hours for the night for alcohol. More money perhaps? read more

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It's a cute little spot and they have live jazz on Mon, Tues, and Sun. Service was kind of slow, but we did come during an off hour at like 3pm. We got the mentaiko pasta, which was solid, and the slightly grilled romaine salad. The salad had way too much dressing, making all of the lettuce soggy and kind of hard to eat. I'd come back to check out their dinner menu and for the live jazz. read more

Hi-Collar - mentaiko pasta - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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AMAZING!! I went on a whim off of google maps and I was so impressed. They had live jazz and I hear they're planning to continue that for the time being. The atmosphere was of course so cozy and welcoming, and the service definitely matched that. The food.. just wow. The omurice texture was PERFECT and the flavors were so well balanced. Great portion too. read more

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This place is crazy busy and popular, with lots of seating. It feels a bit hectic inside but I didn't feel rushed for brunch. Their tamago sandwich is good and a fair price for the area. Their potatoes were nice and crispy too. They're also known for their teas and coffee, but I wasn't particularly impressed. I thought the tea was expensive, especially for the portion. I'm sure it's because it's high quality, but it didn't taste any better than other tea places I've been to that are a bit more affordable. read more

Hi-Collar - Tamago Sandwich - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is lovely! We stopped by for a Sunday brunch and we were seated promptly even without a reservation. I can't say this is always the case though - would consider making a reservation next time! The hostess was so kind to offer putting our coffee drinks in the fridge, as outside food and drinks were not allowed. Upon entering, I noticed the warm ambience and inviting decor, including the water structure at the center of the restaurant. We ordered the omurice, which was my favorite. It was a fluffy egg on top of tomato flavored chicken rice. We also tried the tamagotchi sandwich and gachi hiyashi rice, both of which were flavorful and divine. Overall, I enjoyed this experience and will be back. read more

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Firstly, I love the ambiance of this place, it's very cozy! My first visit was back in December 2023 and it was not as busy then as it is nowadays. I went with a friend for brunch and we ordered the napolitan spaghetti, omurice, fruit sandwich. The food was pretty good! In my opinion, it doesn't quite suit the atmosphere and vibes that the restaurant interior has but the food is fun and tasty. The service could be better, servers were not very attentive, and food took a while to come. I've never been here for the jazz nights but I definitely want to come check it out and try out their dinner menu! read more

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We were there for their drinks as a pitstop to our dinner in the east village. There are some fun drinks and the drinks are pretty good. We also got some small bites, and those were not bad as well. It was pretty expensive for what it was, but it is also in the east village I guess. It's a pretty small space and we have been turned around a couple of times when trying to go later in the night. I didn't find anything to be super impressionable or memorable. Wouldn't really go back unless someone else wanted to. read more

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A cozy little spot in the heart of east village. Serves Japanese comfort meals as well as some yummy omurice and even sweet pancakes. I got the omurice which was flavorful with every bite and service was so sweet and accommodating. Definitely check this spot out hanging with friends or for a nice chill date. read more

Hi-Collar - Outside - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I remember Hi-Collar when they were just a tiny restaurant with a few seats at the bar and having to wait in line to get a seat. It was so nice seeing how the restaurant had flourished and grown since. I ordered the katsu sandwich which also had egg salad in it. It was truly delightful. My friend enjoyed her hayashi omurice! read more

Hi-Collar - Katsu Sandwich - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Been here a handful of times and have tried a decent amount of items on the menu. Most recently, we went for lunch and asked for two omurices and a hot pancake for dessert after our meal. All the dishes landed on the table at the same time. Great, cold pancakes for dessert.. Also, both omurice dishes came out oddly fast and it was tepid and unappetizing. Almost seemed like it was pre-made considering the speed at which it came out. The egg was almost cold and both of us felt unwell after our meal. Had many great experiences in the past but my most recent experience was a bit subpar. read more

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****STAFF ADDED ADDITIONAL $100 TIP ON TO MY BILL**** I visited on September 21st for my friends birthday! It was just the two of us and we got a great view near the band. We ordered the seafood platter, salad, and one other item. To note, we also ordered the stew style dish but it never came by the time they closed. However, that was no problem we weren't charged for the dish we didn't receive. My reason for the low stars is due to the additional tip added by the staff after I signed the receipt and left. I added photos of the merchant receipt I left in addition to what I see recorded in their electronic system. I have opened a dispute with my credit card company and am extremely disappointed. read more

Hi-Collar - $114.80 TIP ADDED BY STAFF - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Feels like stepping into Japan with comforting food and attentive service. Ambience (4/5): Cozy and authentic, feels just like being in Japan. Food (4/5): The omurice was rich and flavorful, while the pasta was solid but more average. Value (4/5): Portions were fair and pricing matched the quality. Service (5/5): Staff worked hard to seat me on a busy Saturday and kept me updated throughout. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while and finally had the chance! Coming in on a Saturday around 2 pm, there was only bar seating available. However, I didn't need to wait for it! I had their hayashi omurice with 2 kushi katsu skewers as well as the tomato sauce omurice. I loved everything I had! read more

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Aesthetically, Hi-Collar has a very nice interior and the plating of the food is also nice. However, the food itself was a bit underwhelming. I tried the katsu hayashi rice, hayashi omurice, and mentai cream spaghetti. The hayashi omurice was too heavy and salty, and I felt fatigued by the flavor after just a few bites. It's definitely not worth the price. The mentai cream spaghetti was pretty good but nothing special. read more

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If you've been riding the Japanophilia wave, you'll have plenty of admiration for Hi-Collar. When you sit down at your table, it leaves you wondering if you were transported to a cafe brunch spot in Ginza. We came here with our sights set on omurice. There's the original tomato sauce version and they also have the Hayashi which is a demi-glace sauce with mushrooms, onions, and beefs. Both are great! But if you had to go with one the tomato omurice is a safe bet. The sauce in the Hayashi is a little strong and it distracts the tastebuds from the delights of the egg and rice. We also ordered the Napolitan Spaghetti (talk about carb overload). We slightly regretted it because the omurice alone can fill you up well. Otherwise, it was tasty and had a confident tomato flavoring. This visit was during the lunch time and the restaurant was packed. I recommend a reservation. read more

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Got a res for Friday 6:30 day of. The restaurant was pretty much full when I got there so I was glad that I made a reservation. The decor was pretty and food was good. Croquette was yummy and I enjoyed it with the tomato sauce. Omurice was a little greasy for my liking and I wish the eggs were fluffier, but overall it was good I liked the matcha tiramisu the most. It was creamy and simply delicious. The fruit's sweetness was a great addition read more

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Well, it's been seven years ...and wow, the expansion was much needed! There's still seating at the bar, but now there are also a couple of dining areas in the back. Something about the space reminds me of Kyoto. I love the open, nature inspired design and the water feature. It looks like the menu got an upgrade too! We all ordered sweet dishes: hot cakes and milk toast. The milk toast was much bigger than expected - def don't order it unless you're really hungry. The hot cakes were just as delicious as I remembered. I had the mixed berry version and my fiancé got the green tea one. Both were not overly sweet, which was quite a surprise. I definitely want to come back to try the omurice. The coffee was amazing, and we also ordered muscat tea because we missed the taste from our Japan trip. read more

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This is a solid Japanese brunch spot. They keep the menu simple, which felt authentic -- similar to my experiences in Japan. The food was as expected, though nothing stood out for me personally (probably because I've been to Japan before), but it's definitely comparable if you're looking for a Japanese-style brunch. Service was attentive, prices were reasonable, and the food came out quickly. The space is spacious with a nice ambiance, though when we went there seemed to be some construction, which was a bit noisy. read more

Hi-Collar - Hot Cakes - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The green tea hot cake is one of the best things that I've eaten this month - I absolutely loved that dish. The azuki on the side was such a yummy addition. But everything else we ordered was just ok. - Omurice - the rice was kind of bland and we couldn't find any chicken soboro inside? - "napolitan" spaghetti - this was good but quite sweet. I liked it but wouldn't get it again. It's gorgeous inside and the waiters were nice but I'm not itching to return for anything beside the green tea hot cakes. read more

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A cute spot for weekend brunch -- they're well-known for their Japanese sandos. Tamago Sandwich was so good and despite being egg and mayo... did not taste too eggy or too mayo-y and that's a touch balance to strike! Honey Toast was delicious, recommend getting one for the table. I want to come back for jazz! read more

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Enjoyed the hayashi omurice - it was delicious and hearty. The mentai cream spaghetti was OK, not the best I've had Service was good and liked the ambiance. Coffee was also good. read more

Overall this place was a cozy spot for a friend dinner group of 4. We had a slightly slow start to the service, because we were expecting a 5th person and there was a place set for them. We sat for a while, were served water, and when someone came to check on us mentioning the empty spot, we tried to explain that yes, we're waiting for someone but no, we weren't goi g to wait for them to order. After about another 10 minutes our order was taken. Decor is simple but gets the job done. As someone who rates ambiance highly, I was satisfied. Soft lighting, music not too loud, and while many other tables were filled it didn't feel like we had to shout. Drinks: Pomegranate Rosemary Chu-hi: two from our party like this, found it a bit overly sweet Matcha Gin Fizz: I found the matcha flavored clean and strong, the gin or sake was not noticeable Food: Shio Cabbage: nice pile of cabbage bits, delicious smile, enough for 4 of us to snack on Nanban Karaage: 6 delicious pieces of chicken, so moist and flavorful Hayashi Omurice: delicious sauce, perfectly cooked egg, flavor was strong but not overwhelming Napolitan Spaghetti: seemed good, maybe a bit too sweet Spaghetti Yakisoba: solid plate, plentiful bonito flakes! Daiginjo matcha tiramisu: excellent matcha flavor, two of us ordered but then the other three also wanted bites! read more

Hi-Collar - Daiginjo matcha tiramisu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Hi-collar is such a cutesy Japanese cafe that I recommend. I came here early on a Friday night and was able to get a table for 2 right away, which was great. The interior design was beautiful and I was taken by surprise as I walked in. I felt like I was walking into a Japanese garden. The napolitan spaghetti tasted exactly like I thought it would, really homey with a strong ketchup taste. The flavors of the omurice were delicious too and I would order it again. I only wished that the rice that came with it was fried rice instead of plain rice. And I always love Japanese style potato salad and the one I tried at Hi-collar did not disappoint. I especially enjoyed the crispy onion chips that the potato salad was topped with. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Hi-collar and would return! read more

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Amazing food and vibe here, and super unique decor inside which gives this place a great feel while eating and drinking. The matcha pancake was fluffy and not too sweet paired with the red bean. The spaghetti is perfect japanese american comfort food and the katsu curry was perfectly cooked with an amazing crunch! Will definitely come back and recommend to those in the area read more

Hi-Collar - Match pancake - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfect date night spot!! Hi-Collar is exactly like what I've seen million times in japanese drama. They serve western-influenced dishes (yoshoku) like omurice, hamburg steak and spaghetti. It is a brunch cafe at daytime, and transforms into a charming sake bar at night. We walked in before 6 on a Saturday night and were seated at the bar table. The warm lighting, retro and wooden furnishings really gave Haruki Murakami's novel vibes. ＊Napolitan Spaghetti $20 If you watched the Netflex series "First Love", you should have heard of Napolitan spaghetti. The ingredients are very simple: ketchup, sausage, green pepper, onion and grated cheese. They presented it on a sizzling pan and put an omelette at the bottom. The sauce was sweet and I loved the veggies. Very homey and delicious. ＊Hayashi Omurice $29 Hayashi is a western style beef stew cooked in a demi-glace sauce. It tasted like a blend of red wine and tomato paste. We cut the omelette and revealed the silky scrambled egg. It was served with a good amount of sliced wagyu beef, mushrooms and onions. Totally got the hype of their iconic omurice. Many reviews complained their portion size didn't match their steep price. My bf and I both thought their dishes were decently portioned and filling, given my bf usually eats a lot lol. Their lunch menu is cheaper but maybe the portion is different? read more

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First off: make a reservation. If you're going for lunch, you'll be allotted 1 hour but the service is quick and super friendly, so you will be in and out satisfied in a jiffy! The menu itself, a diverse array of Japanese food (and drinks) to choose from! I ordered the siphon Hana coffee with a tomato omurice. The siphon coffee is, for lack of a better word, aesthetic. It leads to a coffee with a nice finish. The omurice itself, was hearty, buttery and a touch sweet. Well worth an order if you've ever had any interest in trying this dish! The decor inside, super cute. Very cozy and elegant at the same time. Like walking into an eastern izakaya. Overall, I think its well worth a visit to satisfy you Japanese food craving! read more

Hi-Collar - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance of this restaurant is beautiful, and they have live jazz on certain days. The host was able to get us seated after like 10 minutes without a reservation, so thank you to him. The food itself is decent. It's on the pricey end for what you're ordering, but still yummy. Only disappointed in the parfait as it was $18 and was verrry small. Presentation of the food was good though and our server was very sweet. read more

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Food (4/5): - got the tomato omurice for myself and shared one of the fruit sandos - omurice was decent, no crazy flavors or anything like that. Good portion for one person or to share with one other person - sandos were pleasantly good. Very delicate flavor and not overly sweet. Quite enjoyed it - definitely get a reservation in advance Service (5/5): - friendly, attentive Ambiance (5/5): - can't speak for the bar area but the main dining area was nice - great for hangouts with friends and groups of maybe up to 4 or 5 read more

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WHAT. A. VIBE! I felt like I was back in Japan when I walked into Hi-Collar. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff and great food. We went on a Sunday and they now have Jazz nights! We got to hear some great music while we were eating delicious food and drinking amazing sake. Perfect date night vibe. read more

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One of my newest favorite spots in NYC! We ordered their Hayashi Omurice, Napolitan Spaghetti (which was my favorite), and tangerine tea (from Jeju Island!). The eggs in the Omurice were runny and warm, a perfect blend with their savory sauce. The spaghetti had a really special umami flavor to it! I also liked how there was a layer of egg on the bottom of the dish. The tangerine tea was so fresh and I loved the overall ambiance of the restaurant as well. I definitely recommend coming here for lunch since they seem to be more known for their lunch items! read more

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Last time I went to hi collar was in 2018 and wow it has changed so much. For one thing, it is totally renovated so it can fit a lot more people. Service - amazing. Very nice staff that continuously fill your water without asking Food - the Demi glace is tasty and the tuna tataki was very good too. The kushi Katsu was underwhelming. Katsu sandwich is only for lunch, not served in dinner. Price - it was pretty expensive for what it was. Possibly the Demi glacé was the reason for the up charge, but the egg in the omurice didn't spill over when you cut it in half like normal well done omurice would. The kushi Katsu was just 2 pieces of beef on a bed of rice and Demi glace. Good but not $29 good. I think it lost the charm that it had all those years ago and the menu has changed too since then. read more

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I went here on the 8th. It was pretty crowded when I went with my friend and we were asked to be waitlisted. Shocking enough the wait was not long we only got two blocks away before my caffeine addicted best friend started itching for coffee and found a literal hole in the wall coffee shop to get her fix when I got the call to come back. Girl was so into her coffee order I had to yell in her ear we had to go. The place is pretty big. It's a bit on the noisy side but it's a tolerable noisy for a Saturday. High ceilings and dimmer lighting. It gives more of a chilled out restaurant than a cafe. I enjoyed the food. Standard hotcake the marmalade made it taste great didn't even need syrup or the berry jelly. My friend's food was an omurice with beef. The beef was delicious, I'm egg intolerant so I can't comment on the eggs. I had some kiwi drink. I wasn't a fan of it, tastes mostly like soda water with a hint of fruit. The servers came by and check on us every now and again. It wasn't that annoying type of check in they were also pretty kind. We hung around and talked for a while. No issues and the crowd had died down by then. It was a pretty decent experience. The price was okay for being in manhattan. Would I come here again? Maybe. It becomes a bar a night and the menu looks more interesting than their lunch menu. read more

Hi-Collar - I got the Hot Cakes and she go the Omurice. The drinks I can't remember mine was a Kiwi something. She had an orange juice. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I loved the flavor of the green tea throughout these and loved the texture from the granola, fruit, and red bean paste. The cakes were a bit denser and drier than I thought they were going to be, but the flavor made up for it, and the ice cream helped to make it a bit softer. I definitely think the ambience takes this place to the next level. It's very hole in the wall vibes, but when you enter it's like entering an entirely different place. There are plants and water decor, and the general aura is very soothing, kind of giving sauna/spa energy? It's a really cute place to go with friends or on a date! read more

Hi-Collar - Green Tea Cakes - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to Hi-Collar a few times now and their food does not disappoint! They also provide a glimpse into Japan with their delicious food selections of omurice, Napolitan spaghetti, a katsu sandwich, and a tamago sandwich. I've tried each of these and they are all delicious! In additional to their tasty food, they also have quite the selection of coffees, including their own housemate blend. Their coffees also offer pour over, and they also sell the coffee beans for you to take home. This place gets quite busy, so it's best if you have a reservation. I've been tempting fate and have been dining as a walk in (as a party of 2), and we've been seated either immediately or very quickly (with the promise that we'd be done before their next party arrives). Their staff is also polite, which adds to the welcoming ambiance of this restaurant. read more

Hi-Collar - Tamago Sandwich - $15. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

OMG - This location is super cute! From the interior to the food's presentation, this is the cutest shop ever. The omurice was super silky and smooth, not to mention how fluffy it was. Pairing it with the matcha rice krispy was definitely worth making a reservation for. The parfait was delicious - but I do have to mention that the ice cream flavor to make the parfait does change on when you go. This place was recommended by a friend and they were not wrong, service was tentative and caring. Water would be refilled when the bottle seems to be low by the staff. read more

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Very cute and aesthetic japanese brunch spot. Came here for my friend's birthday and the waiters were very attentive and nice. I used to come here and I loved their mentai cream pasta and katsu sando, but I was disappointed to discover they no longer serve those on the weekends! I ended up getting the katsu hayashi rice which was still pretty good. The katsu were nice and crispy. We also got the mixed berry and green tea hot cakes. I personally preferred the green tea ones more. The texture was a big denser and bouncy which I liked. read more

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The cutest restaurant that makes you feel like you are in a true Japanese cafe and not nyc. I made reservations for Sunday brunch, which I highly recommend! There was a long line outside the door waiting for the restaurant to open. There were some walk-ins and they were able to immediately accommodate those customers, but they didn't have the best seats. Make reservations and sit at the bar to watch the barista make all sorts of beautiful drinks. The staff were all extremely friendly, the decor and vibes were on point and the food was delicious. For drinks, we ordered the Japanese iced coffee and nikka Black Russian. For the coffee you choose the beans, and the staff suggested Brazil since it's light and the newest one. Delicious and I loved watching how it was made. The Black Russian was smooth and too easy to drink! I would get that next time! For food, we ordered the Napolitan and Original Tomato Sauce Omurice. Both tasty and BIG portions. I loved the napolitan. It tasted like true home cooked Japanese meal. Very flavorful, had a great amount of meat and veggies and was a well rounded dish. My omurice was tasty, but needed more of a kick so I had to add a good bit of hot sauce. Next time, I will skip the tomato and get the Hayashi version for a bigger flavor profile. I will definitely make my way back here! Such a cute space with great music and food. Highly recommend! read more

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