Food, Alcohol and Arcade Games, is there no better combination than that. This was one of those, I'll get to eventually places and I got to it. Misuta Chows is known as the best place is Buffalo for Japanese Bar Food, an establishment that captures the meaning of the term "Late Night Bite". This place screams Hang Out, where you can come later in the Evening to get your Grub on. After watching the Buffalo Bandits be triumphant once again, we needed to find somewhere to get some Food. I called about 4 different Restaurants. It was a little after 10:30 at night, I then called Misuta Chows and they told me that the Kitchen was still open for another 25 Minutes. We rushed on over to the Main Street area parked and walked into this Casual Setting. Once we sat at the Bar, we put in our Drink Orders, I got a Cocktail named after one of the most Iconic Cartoon Characters of all time - Spongebob Squarepants. What I thought was gonna be a square shaped glass filled with Orange Juice and Lemon Liqueur or Vodka. It turned out to be a Mason Jar filled with a vibrant pink concoction of Milagro Tequila, Prosecco and Grenadine. Along with both Lemon and Pineapple Juice, the title was a bit misleading. Even after finishing the drink, it wasn't enough for me to do Spongebob's high-pitched Laugh. Emily got the Burning Pumpkin that had Pumpkin Whiskey, Rum Chata and Chai Tea Latte. Mike had the Tailgate Toddy, what looked like Hot Tea was packed with Alpine Spice Whiskey, Alpine Preserve Liqueur, Honey Liqueur and Plum Bitters served in a tall White Mug. After sipping our drinks for a short Bit, we put in our food orders before the Kitchen closed. Also while I was there, I saw that one of my chef buddies, Andrew Berger was in the back cranking out the Food. For our Entrees Emily got the Pork Belly Rice Bowl with Pickled Vegetables and a Soft-Boiled Egg. Mike got the Coconut Chicken Laksa with a Skewer standing up in the Middle of the Bowl. I got a bowl of Lobster & Shrimp Ramen and some Pork Belly Bahn Mi Bao Buns. The Broth was jam packed with so much intense Shellfish flavor, the Egg gave it some Richness and Sweetness from the Corn. The Seafood was cooked perfectly, I slurped down those Noodles with Gusto. On the Buns that were lightly Toasted, the Pork was Crispy jammed inside the Buns with Cilantro and Jalapeno's, it was reminiscent of the Vietnamese Classic Sandwich. I had another Cocktail to go with it, it was a "Monster" of a Drink called Godzilla. Named after the iconic Monster himself. Vibrant green drink made from Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Green Tea Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon and Peach. Its a true shame that this drink didn't give me Atomic Breath that Godzilla does to defeat his Enemies but a few more of those and I would've had an Atomic Hangover. On the 2nd Floor, I loved all the Pinball machines, the Skeeball, the Dance Floor and the Pink Hello Kitty Stairway hidden in the Back. Its a shame that Misuta Chows has closed its Doors, I don't think there will be place like that in Buffalo ever again. I say to Misuta Chows, SAYONARA. !!! read more

No one can make me hate this place! Misuta is such a cute and intimate space for dates, friend meet ups everythinggggg. Idk where to start. First off I LOVE Asian cuisine. The food here is so fresh and tasty. One late night friend meetup I had here proved this to be true. The food came out hot and fresh. We ordered and shared plates so I got to try many new things I wouldn't have ordered. The drinks here are also good! Now to speak on the atmosphere. It's so NARLYYYY haha. Videos games are so nostalgic and they have all the best ones. This is such a gem to the Buffalo area bc it's close enough for a quick late night dip and has a cool atmosphere that is sure to be a highlight of the night. One of my fav memories is taking a pic with Stefon Diggs during the Imagine Staffing Christmas party. read more

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Came here last minute completely unfamiliar with the area, apparently they were closed for a while for flooding and have reopened recently and are trying out some new things -- I think it's worth trying again although I can't speak to the past, and the atmosphere really is what you come for! Husband inhaled the loco moco. I loved my pork belly bowl but I wish it came with a sauce! Luckily soy sauce and siracha did the trick. Couldn't get over how nice the team was too. Bring cash if you want to do the arcade games we failed there. I'd be interested to return on a trip to Buffalo and see how their soft reopening is continuing to progress! read more

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Went in with my wife yesterday. Excellent drink selection for beer/cider. Ben was our bartender, super friendly. We went upstairs and played skeeball then pinball for a while. Great choices of retro arcade games. Could not leave without a picture of Hello Kitty together. The lighting & music were on point. Thank you guys for the memories. read more

Misuta Chow's - The Hello Kitty Wall - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Misuta Chow's is a unique, super cool and fun Japanese street food and cocktail bar downtown. The food and cocktails are delicious and there is an arcade upstairs as well as a glittery pink staircase which is famous for photos. Since this space does so many things there is somewhat limited seating for dining. If you want to try the food I'd recommend getting a reservation or you can also try your luck for bar seating, which is first come first served. We were in the area and had not planned dinner so we decided to pop in and got lucky with some bar seats. We ordered Sesame noodles, Shio ramen and Yakitori skewers donburi bowl. The sesame noodles was a cold noodle dish, highly recommended by a friend. The flavor was light and delicious with a healthy helping of sesame oil. The ramen was wonderful. They prob have my favorite ramen in the area. Light and flavorful broth, perfectly cooked pork belly, noodles with the perfect amount of chew and some crunchy baby corn, bok choy and scallion for freshness. Finally the yakitori skewer bowl which combined chicken thighs in a bowl of rice, and pickled veggies. The chicken had a wonderful glaze, was juicy and perfectly cooked. And the pickled veggies were a perfect way to balance out the meal. Service was great but I will point out that this place gets packed. We did not feel ignored by the staff but sometimes it took a little while to get their attention which is completely understandable. We enjoyed people watching while we waited for our check. We have been here before and have enjoyed everything else we sampled on their unique menu. They also offer some neat cocktails which are pretty reasonably priced. This place is neat and we are lucky to have it here. Stop in and experience something new! read more

Misuta Chow's - Shio Ramen - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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This place is super fun. We've been there twice, and the menu changed a lot since last time. There more broad choices and they had added come very fun mocktails. The food was all good, and the ambiance can't be beat, very fun and upbeat, with great servers who were a lot of fun to chat with. After we ate we went up stairs and played video games. It was a great way to get dinner and some fun all in one, and the decor can't be beat. For your money this is one of the best low-key nights out in Buffalo. read more

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I normally come here for their drinks but had the opportunity to dine in this past weekend! The ambiance is super cute. They were nicely decorated for St. Patrick's Day. The famous pink staircase is located in the back of the restaurant and connects the first and second floor. Upstairs, there is another bar as well as old-school arcade games. They had karaoke going on that night. I ordered a Hello Kitty drink and it was delicious and refreshing. My friends and I started off with the ramen wings and gyoza. I didn't try the wings but my friend said they were really good. The gyoza were too soggy for my liking. I was assuming they were going to be pan-fried leaving a crispy outer but that wasn't the case. I ordered a yakitori skewer Donburi bowl which came with two chicken thigh skewers as well as pickled carrots and cucumbers on a bed of rice. It was really delicious! I would def recommend this place. Our service was great too. John? Jonathan? was very welcoming and friendly :) read more

Misuta Chow's - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I've been wanting to get Misuta's for years, and I'm so glad I finally got the chance. We didn't have reservations, but luckily they found us a little table upstairs. We started with gyoza, which had just the right amount of kick to it. It was me introducing the dish to my SO and he instantly became obsessed. I got the pork belly bowl and it was really good. The pork belly did have a bit of chew in one piece, but otherwise the entire dish was great. After eating, we played some games. The entire atmosphere was fun and vibrant. It earns the hype. read more

Misuta Chow's - Pork Belly Fried Rice - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The good: We were greeted immediately upon entry The atmosphere is fun and welcoming THE PINK STAIRS AND ENORMOUS HELLO KITTY WALL The arcade games-great variety Karaoke Where they missed the mark: So-so menu The wait staff wasn't as attentive as we would have thought. (Not sure if they had to service downstairs) Took too long to bring out the food AND it was made incorrectly The last dish still hadn't arrived by the time we were ready to leave. If it wasn't paid for at the bar, we would've left without it. Note: the other guests in our party had left 10 minutes or so before we could due to this read more

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So, I've been here before and left a 4 star review. However, I was here last Thursday and had such a fun night that I must amend my rating. I came here with my husband to play Family Feud. I'd only ever eaten downstairs, so I didn't understand the full scope of how entertaining this place is. I'd made reservations for us, so we were seated at the bar right in front of Brandy, my new favorite bartender. She was so fun and funny that I felt bad leaving her hours later. We ordered a round of drinks that were really good. I had a delicious hard cider, but I'm a little fuzzy on what my husband had, if only because the shots flowed effortlessly that night. All I remember is that he ordered a Godzilla at one point, which was delicious. The bar manager talked to us for a bit about the Spring menu, which also sounds amazing. Playing Family Feud was incredible, if only because we were winning for a little while. We came in 3rd. It was even more fun than I imagine the actual game show is. That may be the alcohol talking, though at the moment, all I'm drinking is tea. But I digress. This was one of my favorite nights at any bar, anywhere, ever. It's a jewel in Buffalo's crown, if only for that pink staircase. The ambiance is made excellent by the decor and overall energy here. If only I could come every Thursday! I'll at least come in the Spring to try the new drink menu *wink wink* read more

Misuta Chow's - The pink stairwell! - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The ambiance was good, the gyozas were ok. The ramen was the most UNSEASONED and TASTELESS bowl of ramen I have ever had. Don't waste your money. And go somewhere authentic. read more

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Wings aren't listed on the menu anymore but they still have them. Just ask. This was my second time here and I enjoyed my visit just as I did the first time. My husband and I came with a friend after another event somewhere else because 1. we were hungry and 2. my friend had never been here and wanted to see the famous pink staircase. She was not disappointed! We arrived at 8pm on a Saturday with reservations and were seated immediately. I got the shio ramen, she got the truffle and miso mushroom ramen, and my husband got buffalo wings to-go. Good food. Good service. Everything was excellent. The ambiance is great. Very trendy downtown sorta place. Lots of young people mingling. It would be a good place to take someone from out of town. Can't wait to go back. Yum!! read more

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Both a great restaurant and a Buffalo destination. The setting is that of back-alley Tokyo, and there is so much to see. Second story bar and arcade, and a bonus STUNNING mural on the outside of the building. Strongly recommend the octopus hot dog and the Hello Kitty drink. Everyone is very friendly and if you're lucky you get to meet Johnny Chow from Stone Sour ;) If you are an insta-celeb, this is the place to be. Trust me. read more

We had great service and the food was fantastic. We ordered the egg rolls and gyoza for our appetizers. Both were excellent as well as our dinners. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl and everyone liked what they ordered. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant out for a casual dining experience. read more

Misuta Chow's - Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with fried rice. - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

In Buffalo the saying goes "Keep Buffalo a Secret" what secret doesn't need to be kept is how amazing Misuta Chow's is. From the ambiance to the food this place is hands down amazing. A place that Guy Fieri needs to visit. I ordered the steak and mushroom room and wow the flavors were amazing. The broth has the perfect umami flavor. It's rich and we'll leave a flavor explosion in your mouth. The sake was delicious as well, and the Suntory Old Fashion is light and refreshing and paired perfectly with dinner. This place is easily the easiest 10/10 would recommend I have ever given out. Make sure to give this place a chance you won't regret it!!! read more

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We had to come back since the first experience at Misuta Chow's was so great. 2nd time could have been even better. We got the same exact order as last time, the shishito peppers and the short rib ramen with the special broth. We sat downstairs this time, under decor that feels like you're in a Tokyo side street. Our server was awesome. The best part was that we happened to sit next to another couple visiting from Kazakhstan. We got to talking and before we knew it they were buying bottles and bottles of Snow Angel sake (soooo good. We aren't sake drinkers but this had NO alcohol bite. Tasted like a popsicle) and we shut the place down. There is something really special, almost magical, when we come here. It's a full on experience of human connection and excellent food. They ruined us for ramen anywhere else and we aren't upset about it :) read more

Misuta Chow's - Shishito Pepper appetizer - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Isn't my first time. I really enjoy this place it's unique because it has two levels. An adult arcade upstairs with full bar and the restaurant lounge downstairs. I usually get the ramen which is good but I switched it up. The Ribs were "ok". I tend to think the rice bowls have so much rice but you can have leftovers for tomorrow so I guess that's cool. I just wish I had a little more vegetables than rice. The peppers were great. I also got a Hello Kitty mocktail, also great. read more

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I came here with a friend when we were making a stop in Buffalo for a long trip. We went during the weekend for dinner, but luckily it wasn't too crowded and we were able to be seated quickly. The downstairs was a bar/restaurant area and the upstairs had an arcade (also had a bar). It was super cool and had a modern but retro vibe! If you want to play arcade games make sure to have quarters with you. For dinner, I ordered the yakitori skewer bowl and a Joto one cup sake. The bowl was pretty good, a bit greasy but went well with the sake. read more

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We have become slightly obsessed with misutas food (and atmosphere of course). Any time we have an excuse to have dinner downtown now turns into going to misuta for ramen and bao buns! They just updated their menu and everything was so delicious I feel like it keeps getting better and better. Top picks: if you haven't had their ramen spiced wings, TRY THEM. We are big fry rub fans and these are always a crowd pleaser. The pork belly bao buns and kaarage chicken app have been on point every single time. We just love coming here and bringing friends here too, you really can't go wrong with a fun night out at misuta chows! read more

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Yum! First time having food here. Love the atmosphere- my son's first visit and he said it made him feel like he was in NYC or Boston. Great service and yummy bao Buns and pork ramen. Son loved his Sponge Bob Square pants cocktail. Only took a star off because the kitchen was a tad slow. Busy night and a large group obviously put them behind, but just didn't like that the table next to us that ordered after us by at least 10 mins got food before we did - but who cares when the night was full of fun and good food. read more

Wowowowowowow! I'm always looking for great Ramen in WNY and this is one of the best. The broth they use is so flavorful, tons of noodles and vegetables, huge shrimp, and a perfectly cooked sauna egg with lots of nutty flavor. My favorite ramen used to be SATO but I'd say this is the new winner. I also had the mochi pastry dessert which was nothing that I was expecting but it was both fun to eat and delicious! The inside of this place is so cool. Lots of Instagram worthy pictures, including the infamous pink stairs. I have not been to the arcade section so I can't speak to that but everything else was great. Do yourself a favor and come here for a great time during pride week. So much fun! read more

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Amazing atmosphere with incredible attention to detail to make it feel like a traditional Japanese izakaya. Huge shout out to Benji who made us feel at home, made great highballs and owned that bar like a boss, made us feel welcomed every second! This bar is my first recommendation for a place in buffalo to visit! read more

Downstairs is the restaurant and upstairs is the bar and arcade area. I thought the arcade area was very unique. They have lots of different video games, pin ball machines and ski ball to play. I liked seeing the lanterns hung from the ceiling and the pink stairs. The Pikachu Fizz and Hello Kitty drinks were fantastic. The cocktails were on the pricy side, however they all had a special touch to them that you would not be able to order elsewhere. The Kara age chicken and spring rolls were cooked to perfection. The bartenders were all attentive and did a great job managing the large crowd of customers sitting at the bar. read more

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Great atmosphere. Food delicious. Colby was an awesome server. Always a good time. Highly recommend. read more

Misuta Chow's - The coco curry shrimp is a favorite - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Super fun, hip place to check out in Buffalo Styles to feel like you are eating outside in a street in Tokyo .. super cool ambiance and great staff. Lower level is dining and a bad, upper level is vintage arcade games, occasional DJ and bar. Be sure to go up the back pink staircase and snap some Pics for the gram! Drinks were good food a bit blah- waited over an hour and a half for vegetarian ramen that didn't have much flavor unfortunately. read more

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Was a really cool atmosphere would definitely go if you haven't been the Ramen and dessert was amazing same with the service and the upstairs Arcade was really cool definitely go check it out read more

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Stopped in for a late night dinner, made a last minute reservation and they were able to accommodate us without any issue even though the place was packed. Mark, our server was amazing suggesting different items and explaining the menu perfectly. And then up having ramen, noodles cooked just right plenty of extras. Also had the fish fry bao buns which I will definitely have again. Fun and eclectic place, if you haven't been you should... read more

The place had a really cool vibe and all the serves were very friendly!! I went by myself just on my way somewhere else and was served very efficiently. The food was pretty good. I got a chicken pastelillo and the Korang bao buns. The chicken pastelillo was super cheesey and the bao buns were good with sriracha. I probably wouldn't get those same menu items, just because they weren't my taste, but I'd definitely return to try something else!! read more

Misuta Chow's - Chicken Pastelillo - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I was visiting with Top 40 artist - La Bouche. The staff is very friendly. Great food and atmosphere. I give this place 5 stars. Will visit again. read more

Had a really nice time here with folks for happy hour. They don't have happy hour specials but they but they have a fun cocktail menu ($12-$13), lots of bottles and cans, and sake. They had something for everyone in our group. No one got food and I wish they had more vegan options. The menu does have a label for vegan items but things like fries which one would think are vegan weren't labeled at all. The patio and the inside are very cute. We played some skee ball and had a nice time all around. I think we will be back. read more

Amazing food. I had a hard time deciding between menus items but was able to sample my companions' choices too. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff was all friendly. The games upstairs were also fun. Reliving the 600 hours spent in adolescence playing Mario, good times. read more

Misuta Chow's - Yakitori Fried Rice? - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I loved it here! I went once a few years ago and recently visited again. I think everything improved overall. It's just a very cool atmosphere and every person that I met working there that night was amazing. They were kind, friendly and just made the experience that much more enjoyable. I can't say one bad thing about it. It felt like we tried everything on the menu and it was all good. I recommend the bao buns and the taiyaki. The drinks are fun and different too. Make sure you bring quarters and go upstairs and play games. The upstairs can get a little crowded, so maybe go earlier in the night, but it's worth checking it out. read more

Misuta Chow's - Chocolate taiyaki dessert - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Anytime I watch a movie at AMC down the street, this has become a tradition for me and my girlfriend to stop on by. I have yet to eat here yet, but we will sometime soon, but it's always a party. It's very lgbtq friendly, and just a full blown millennial hangout. The secret drink if you're looking for a bang for your buck is the little sumo sake at $10 is 18%. As you can see tonight though I went with one of my favorite nigori. read more

Misuta Chow's - Sake - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Fun atmosphere. Service was excellent. Our server (Stephanie) was very cheerful and attentive. Signature drinks were unique and flavorful The pork belly ramen,as well as, mushroom steak ramen did not disappoint. read more

The hostess was insanely rude. We came in and asked to be seated and the girl behind the bar rolled her eyes at us and said food wasn't being served till 5:00pm. We went upstairs till 5pm and came back to be seated. She was again very rude, gave us no menus and pointed us to our table like we were bothering her. I have been a server/bartender for over 10 years and what a terrible experience. We left because we felt unwanted. read more

3.5 stars. Went here as a co worker's recommendation. So we went on friday for dinner and was greeted immediately as we enter. They asked for reservations which we didn't had. But luckily, it wasn't too crowded and found us a seat by the corner. I would recommend to get reservations if you want to eat dinner. You can see the first set of stairs when you first walked in, and another set of infamous pink stairs all the way in the back. Downstairs is restaurant & bar area and atmosphere feels like you were in Japan's alleyway. Second floor is where the arcade is located, another bar and decent seating area with neon decors. They had wide variety of drinks to non alcoholic drinks. We ordered shio ramen and it seems that the ramen was made incorrectly. But the toki highball was the best! Staffs are friendly and kind, especially our server Kristina or Kristine(?) (sorry I forgot the name), who keeps checking on us if we need anything, thank you!! After eating, we headed upstairs and stayed for the arcade and more drinks. ATM is available if you forgot to bring coins and wanted to play. Overall, it's a good place for drinking and having fun with your friends. I would come back here again for the good vibes and drinks. read more

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My experience at Misuta Chow's was literally PERFECT! It was my first time and I was excited to hear about all the deliciousness on the menu. Wellllll I'm a vegan and called to check that they had vegan options prior to coming. When I got there I ordered a drink ( hello kitty & blue typhoon) and fried rice! Well when the rice came out we discovered that the rice had eggs in it in spite of its vegan identifier. The rice comes pre made with eggs already inside of it. They were super spectacular about helping me handle it. Keifer was great he helped me find an alternative was very apologetic provided me with other options while I waited. It was just all around really good. read more

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I honestly haven't had the food so I can't review on that! But every time i have people visit from out of town we always bring them here and we have a couple of drinks and just have a great time! The bartender are always so cool! This place is like an arcade for grown ups! The ambiance is stellar. The only thing is the parking but honestly not a huge deal! Next date night I definitely have to eat here! read more

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Every time I visit from California I make sure to stop here! Yes be prepared, this place is always busy! However the food and vibe is worth the wait! The customer service is great especially if you choose to sit at the bar. The tempura shrimp bao and lobster/shrimp ramen is heavenly! Make sure to visit one of my favorite spots in Buffalo read more

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I actually love it here! I went here for the first time last night with my girlfriend and we both were impressed. We had always seen it online, but for the first time ourselves we went to experience the place with the Hello Kitty stairs! The bartenders are attentive and friendly. The food looks good, although I did not try it myself yet. Looks like a cool hangout spot that's open pretty late. I tried the Hello Kitty drink and my gf got a Dirty Shirley. The Hello Kitty was so good! (Coconut rum & cranberry) You can imagine the type of fun we had by the blurry picture, lol sorry! We will definitely be back. read more

Misuta Chow's - Hello Kitty & Dirty Shirley - Bars Near Me - Buffalo, New York