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The cocktail menu sounded better than how the cocktail tasted. The atmosphere was very energetic with the decor that reminded me of an izakaya in Japan. Although we didn't have a reservation, the host was happy to find a table for the four of us. However, the server was not the friendliest. When we asked to return a drink because it didn't taste good, she made us feel like we were being unreasonable. Now onto the drink, for someone that frequents cocktail bars and speakeasies, I wasn't able to visualize what the cocktail would be based on the listed ingredients. And none of the drinks came out as expected and definitely not a bar that I would return to again.
Unique drinks and interesting decor. Casual ambiance. Staff was friendly. The cocktails featured unique ingredients, such as genmaicha, salted plum, miso, hokkaido milk cream, and pandan. I don't normally see these ingredients in cocktails, so I thought that was pretty cool. They tasted all right, a tad strong for my liking though. Our group also ordered a bunch of food to try and everything was so good! Everyone raved about the cabbage. I know it sounds like a boring choice, but it was super tasty and addictive! Definitely order a plate (or three!).
Came to this bar for a DJ event, and really liked the ambiance and seating. Their highball shot was delicious. The center high tables are really conducive to convo, and I'd definitely come back to try the hand rolls.
Cute bar with a lot of character and yummy cocktails! I got their take on an espresso martini ("cafe cafe"), which I found much smoother and easier to drink than a standard martini. Prices are a bit steep (all cocktails I saw were $20+), but mine was delicious and I'd definitely come back to try more of their concoctions. Docking a star bc their seating in the center of the bar was comically uncomfortable. My entire group made comments about the thin wooden railing they used as a bench LOL. Maybe designed to get customers out as fast as possible? Our feet also couldn't reach the ground and there were no bag/coat hooks, so we were all playing footsie getting a foothold on the metal bar beneath the table and balancing our belongings in our laps.
Modern western influenced Japanese bar with great drinks and friendly service. Came here on a Friday night ~10pm and definitely needed a reservation to get a table. Order - time after time (4.5/5) a bit overpowering; too much flavor competition - last dance (4.5/5)
Great bar located in Chelsea market. Drinks are really good. Didn't get to try any of the food but the vibes were great. They had a really friendly staff, great bartenders & an even better sound system.
Cocktails done right! Morning Glory tasted purely like dessert that all sweet-tooth lovers like me must get. Very creamy and delightful. The Unruly Pear V3 was not so much my taste but I can appreciate its craft and unique mix. Mainly giving 5 stars for the ambiance and interior. This place feels just as cool as you see it online. Had a very intimate feel but everyone definitely was dinf their own thing. Sound system was really great as well.
Came here on a Wednesday night around 8pm after attending an event nearby. It's a cute little quirky Japanese bar and it was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night. My friend and I were offered to sit at one of their high top table or the bar. The seating at those high top tables did not look comfortable so we opted for the bar as they have bar stools that we can sit on. We ordered their gyudon, tots and maitake skewers. The gyudon was decent. The beef had a good balance of sweet, salty and umami flavor. The beef was tender and the egg yolk added a touch of creaminess when mixed together. The tots were perfectly fried, crunchy and nicely seasoned. The maitake skewers however, came a little cold and undercooked. The sauce was also a little salty and overpowering. Overall, it is a good options for an after dinner drink and snack in the area. The only thing is the restaurant has a DJ and music was very loud. It's very hard to chat and I found myself constantly yelling over the music so it's not a place you can relax.
***4.5 Stars*** Cool Japanese bar in Chelsea market. My wife and I finished an omakase dinner at Noz 17 and I wanted to check out another spot for a drink / snack before calling it a night. Pretty low key and informal. Not fancy whatsoever. Focused drink and food menu. Forgot what drinks I ordered, but they were good. For food we shared the Karaage and Addictive Cabbage. Food was good! I would return!
We walked in on a Tuesday night for happy hour. I tried the Saturday Spritz, Last Dance, kushiyaki, tots, and karaage. Sadly they didn't have the mentaiko mac, which sounded interesting. The cocktails were good and had nice garnishes. The karaage and tots were tasty and crunchy. Out of all the kushiyaki, the chicken and corn were my favorites. There's one bathroom but the large public restroom is also available. There were little bag hooks.
Food/drinks: We ordered 2 of their Asian-inspired cocktails, the Unruly Pear, a fruity and smoky concoction, and the Viewer Discretion Advised, a fun light affair. Both were solid drinks and go down smoothly. We also ordered some small bites, the karage and the mentaiko mac. Both the food offerings were delicious! The karage was freshly fried, tender, and juicy. Relatively traditional but executed well. The star of the night was the mentaiko mac. The pasta dish was so savory, cheesy, and creamy. I would definitely come back solely for the mac n cheese. Service: The bartender was chill and social, great person to chit chat with. Ambiance: Vibes were king. Just as the name suggests, the bar was tucked away between restaurants at Chelsea market. I love the speakeasy hidden vibes and reminded me of venturing through the cramped Tokyo alleys finding hidden gems here and there. The ambiance was intimate and cozy in a nostalgic but foreign way. The low glow of the red lights really helped to set the scene. What an awesome little secret.
Wow what a vibe! I stumbled into NYC on a Saturday and had no plans for dinner/night vibes. My group of 5 wandered into NBetween at Chelsea market around 8pm and luckily snagged a spot. Inside has great music and ambiance is a bit dark but still nice. Menu has many delicious sounding drinks. I got the seasonal mango chili salad and wow was it hot! It paired well with the savory food we ordered. We ordered the addictive cabbage (table's fave), eggplant (pass), tater tots (recommend) and the mentai Mac and cheese. I personally liked it for the crumbly and charred bits. The waiters were all super nice, and even the bouncer as well! I could tell they run a great establishment.
Checked out The N Between in NYC and honestly, the vibe here is on point. The lighting is super aesthetic, and one of the coolest parts is they play and mix actual records--it gives the place a unique, chill energy that's perfect for winding down with a couple drinks. We stopped by during happy hour and were told there'd be a wait--ended up being about 40 minutes, which wasn't too bad. Once seated, we ordered the Unruly Pear, which was light, crisp, and had a nice subtle pear flavor--kind of like a highball but elevated. I also tried the Café Café, which is like a Japanese espresso martini--super smooth, with the Haku vodka and Japanese coffee giving it a rich, bold flavor. Food-wise, we shared the flatiron steak (tender and flavorful), the zucchini (surprisingly one of the best table dishes), and the mentaiko mac (just okay--not bad, just not super standout). The only downside is that the lighting made it tough to get good food pics, but it really adds to the whole moody, relaxed vibe. If you can, try to grab seats at the bar--it's fun to watch the bartenders make drinks, and you get the full experience of their attention to detail.
2 months ago
3.5/5!! Every time I think a drink has potential, that little hint of shampoo and hand sanitizer sneaks through at the very end. Still, such a cute, aesthetic, groovy spot with nice music. I know it's a listening bar, but it'd be fun if people got up to dance a little instead of just sitting Also, Viewer Discretion Advised is definitely on the sweeter side though, and is a good option if you don't like drinks with a super strong alcohol taste read more
3 months ago
Tucked inside the Chelsea Market-- a low-key Japanese cocktail bar that absolutely nails the vibe. Cool, unpretentious, and just cozy. The cocktails were solid-can easily order a second round. The bartenders and host are warm and attentive. read more
The cocktail menu sounded better than how the cocktail tasted. The atmosphere was very energetic with the decor that reminded me of an izakaya in Japan. Although we didn't have a reservation, the host was happy to find a table for the four of us. However, the server was not the friendliest. When we asked to return a drink because it didn't taste good, she made us feel like we were being unreasonable. Now onto the drink, for someone that frequents cocktail bars and speakeasies, I wasn't able to visualize what the cocktail would be based on the listed ingredients. And none of the drinks came out as expected and definitely not a bar that I would return to again. read more
Unique drinks and interesting decor. Casual ambiance. Staff was friendly. The cocktails featured unique ingredients, such as genmaicha, salted plum, miso, hokkaido milk cream, and pandan. I don't normally see these ingredients in cocktails, so I thought that was pretty cool. They tasted all right, a tad strong for my liking though. Our group also ordered a bunch of food to try and everything was so good! Everyone raved about the cabbage. I know it sounds like a boring choice, but it was super tasty and addictive! Definitely order a plate (or three!). read more
10 months ago
Cute bar with a lot of character and yummy cocktails! I got their take on an espresso martini ("cafe cafe"), which I found much smoother and easier to drink than a standard martini. Prices are a bit steep (all cocktails I saw were $20+), but mine was delicious and I'd definitely come back to try more of their concoctions. Docking a star bc their seating in the center of the bar was comically uncomfortable. My entire group made comments about the thin wooden railing they used as a bench LOL. Maybe designed to get customers out as fast as possible? Our feet also couldn't reach the ground and there were no bag/coat hooks, so we were all playing footsie getting a foothold on the metal bar beneath the table and balancing our belongings in our laps. read more
Modern western influenced Japanese bar with great drinks and friendly service. Came here on a Friday night ~10pm and definitely needed a reservation to get a table. Order - time after time (4.5/5) a bit overpowering; too much flavor competition - last dance (4.5/5) read more
Cocktails done right! Morning Glory tasted purely like dessert that all sweet-tooth lovers like me must get. Very creamy and delightful. The Unruly Pear V3 was not so much my taste but I can appreciate its craft and unique mix. Mainly giving 5 stars for the ambiance and interior. This place feels just as cool as you see it online. Had a very intimate feel but everyone definitely was dinf their own thing. Sound system was really great as well. read more
Came here on a Wednesday night around 8pm after attending an event nearby. It's a cute little quirky Japanese bar and it was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night. My friend and I were offered to sit at one of their high top table or the bar. The seating at those high top tables did not look comfortable so we opted for the bar as they have bar stools that we can sit on. We ordered their gyudon, tots and maitake skewers. The gyudon was decent. The beef had a good balance of sweet, salty and umami flavor. The beef was tender and the egg yolk added a touch of creaminess when mixed together. The tots were perfectly fried, crunchy and nicely seasoned. The maitake skewers however, came a little cold and undercooked. The sauce was also a little salty and overpowering. Overall, it is a good options for an after dinner drink and snack in the area. The only thing is the restaurant has a DJ and music was very loud. It's very hard to chat and I found myself constantly yelling over the music so it's not a place you can relax. read more
***4.5 Stars*** Cool Japanese bar in Chelsea market. My wife and I finished an omakase dinner at Noz 17 and I wanted to check out another spot for a drink / snack before calling it a night. Pretty low key and informal. Not fancy whatsoever. Focused drink and food menu. Forgot what drinks I ordered, but they were good. For food we shared the Karaage and Addictive Cabbage. Food was good! I would return! read more
1 year ago
We walked in on a Tuesday night for happy hour. I tried the Saturday Spritz, Last Dance, kushiyaki, tots, and karaage. Sadly they didn't have the mentaiko mac, which sounded interesting. The cocktails were good and had nice garnishes. The karaage and tots were tasty and crunchy. Out of all the kushiyaki, the chicken and corn were my favorites. There's one bathroom but the large public restroom is also available. There were little bag hooks. read more
1 year ago
Food/drinks: We ordered 2 of their Asian-inspired cocktails, the Unruly Pear, a fruity and smoky concoction, and the Viewer Discretion Advised, a fun light affair. Both were solid drinks and go down smoothly. We also ordered some small bites, the karage and the mentaiko mac. Both the food offerings were delicious! The karage was freshly fried, tender, and juicy. Relatively traditional but executed well. The star of the night was the mentaiko mac. The pasta dish was so savory, cheesy, and creamy. I would definitely come back solely for the mac n cheese. Service: The bartender was chill and social, great person to chit chat with. Ambiance: Vibes were king. Just as the name suggests, the bar was tucked away between restaurants at Chelsea market. I love the speakeasy hidden vibes and reminded me of venturing through the cramped Tokyo alleys finding hidden gems here and there. The ambiance was intimate and cozy in a nostalgic but foreign way. The low glow of the red lights really helped to set the scene. What an awesome little secret. read more
Wow what a vibe! I stumbled into NYC on a Saturday and had no plans for dinner/night vibes. My group of 5 wandered into NBetween at Chelsea market around 8pm and luckily snagged a spot. Inside has great music and ambiance is a bit dark but still nice. Menu has many delicious sounding drinks. I got the seasonal mango chili salad and wow was it hot! It paired well with the savory food we ordered. We ordered the addictive cabbage (table's fave), eggplant (pass), tater tots (recommend) and the mentai Mac and cheese. I personally liked it for the crumbly and charred bits. The waiters were all super nice, and even the bouncer as well! I could tell they run a great establishment. read more
Checked out The N Between in NYC and honestly, the vibe here is on point. The lighting is super aesthetic, and one of the coolest parts is they play and mix actual records--it gives the place a unique, chill energy that's perfect for winding down with a couple drinks. We stopped by during happy hour and were told there'd be a wait--ended up being about 40 minutes, which wasn't too bad. Once seated, we ordered the Unruly Pear, which was light, crisp, and had a nice subtle pear flavor--kind of like a highball but elevated. I also tried the Café Café, which is like a Japanese espresso martini--super smooth, with the Haku vodka and Japanese coffee giving it a rich, bold flavor. Food-wise, we shared the flatiron steak (tender and flavorful), the zucchini (surprisingly one of the best table dishes), and the mentaiko mac (just okay--not bad, just not super standout). The only downside is that the lighting made it tough to get good food pics, but it really adds to the whole moody, relaxed vibe. If you can, try to grab seats at the bar--it's fun to watch the bartenders make drinks, and you get the full experience of their attention to detail. read more
Tucked inside Chelsea Market, N'Between is all about the vibes. Dark, cool, with shifting neon lights, def a spot you come for the scene just as much as the drinks. And for the records, though with the noise level, you're not really hearing much That said, I go to bars for the bar food, and this place delivers. The addictive cabbage lives up to its name, light, packed with umami, and dangerously easy to eat Also got the mentaiko mac, which was rich and creamy but could've used more mentaiko flavor. Skewers were solid, though nothing mind-blowing. Drinks were yummy and not spirit-forward Only complain were the seats. They're so thin you're basically just... standing. mentaiko mac $19 chicken meatball skewer $7 chicken thigh skewer $7 addictive cabbage $8* viewer discretion advised $20* morning glory $21 첼시 마켓 안에 숨겨진 바! 여긴 분위기가 다 한다. 네온사인과 힙한 무드가 약간 을지로 바이브?? 레코드 바이긴 한데 솔직히 주변 소음 때문에 제대로 들리진 않음. 우린 바에 가면 바 푸드가 제일 중요한데 그 부분은 확실히 만족스러웠다 양배추 디쉬가 이름값 제대로 함. 가볍지만 감칠맛이 꽉 차 있어서 계속 손이 간다. 명 맥앤 치즈는 꾸덕하고 크리미했지만 명란 맛이 부족했고, 꼬치는 무난하게 괜찮았음. 칵테일도 굳! 아쉽던건 의자가 너무 불편해서 오래 있늘곳은 못됨. read more
11 months ago
Loved loved loved this place. The vibes were amazing and the staff was so nice, friendly, and helpful. We got the Peach Episode and Time After Time drinks, plus the gyudon and calamari. Everything was delicious, and the drinks were especially good. Cute atmosphere and a perfect spot for a night out. read more
9 months ago
This visit is from July of this year. NBetween is a cozy, eclectic, steampunk-esque bar next to/behind the Peruvian/Japanese hand roll restaurant within Chelsea Market. We came here at the end of the night because most of Chelsea Market restaurants were closed, and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and the vibe was calm but fun. Ambiance: It gave Blade Runner vibes, with low lighting/neon lights, old Japanese electronics, and retro knickknacks artfully displayed along the walls. The dinnerware is vintage (I believe) china from the early 1900s! Some of the plates are Noritake china, which ties into the Japanese theme. Food: We ordered the Addictive Cabbage, Salmon-don, Chicken Thigh Skewers, and Steak Skewers. The chicken and steak were tender, perfectly cooked, and well balanced despite their minimal seasoning. The Addictive Cabbage was exactly that - a mound of cabbage tossed in an incredibly addictive, deeply umami seasoning. We couldn't stop shoveling it into our mouths. I've never tasted anything like it before. Drinks: We had a Sapporo and the Quiet Love. Quiet Love is one of their non-alcoholic offerings. I tend to prefer creative drinks that aren't overly sweet, and this one was perfect. It tasted like what I imagine a sencha fruit would taste like, with a floral sakura aftertaste. Service: We had a bit of trouble flagging down our waitress, but that feels pretty typical for a bar. Bar food is usually sub-par for me, but I think about this meal often. I plan on returning soon. read more
Great new-ish addition to Chelsea Market. A group of 5 of us walked in at around 5:30 PM. We were seated right away and told they would need the table back by 6:30, which suited us fine because we were just grabbing a drink on the way to dinner elsewhere. I ordered the Shiro buko, and had sips of the Morning glory and Beach episode. Really good drinks! Will definitely be back - and would try the food, too. read more
Blown away. Speechless. Reflecting on an amazing time at N'Between. Juan at the bar, you're a gem! Happy Birthday brother. Wow. Ordered just about everything here. Their cocktail program is special. Had 6+ drinks between my girlfriend and I. Everything was delicious and smartly crafted. The food here is quite insane for 'bar food'. They are operating a full blown kitchen here and its unlike anything i've ever experienced. Will be back again & again to try everything. Note, a little pricy but im okay with that. In my perfect world, everything is $1-2 less. read more
We love the vibe of this place! We sat at the bar near the DJ, and I, Shazam, sang almost every song he played. We were there for happy hour. I got their espresso martini called a cafe cafe, and we tried a few things on the menu. My husband got the highball. The bartenders help each other out and are attentive. We tried raw octopus, shrimp, tempura, and fried chicken from the happy hour menu. I was not a fan of the raw octopus, but my husband liked it. We both like shrimp tempura and fried chicken. We ended our food with the best--the salmon don. I could eat that every day and not be bored. It was cooked to perfection and had the best savory flavor. We will for sure be back. read more
A cute Japanese speakeasy located in Chelsea Market! I came here one evening just for drinks and had a good time. They have a lot of seating in here (although the high-table seats weren't very comfortable) and the vibe is really laid-back with cool neon lights. I just ordered the Viewer Discretion Advised & Quiet Love, which were both so good! Didn't get to try the food but I would love to come back and check it out! read more
Super laid-back and vibey speakeasy. We were in Chelsea Market and decided to get drinks; we were seated immediately although the host told us it was pretty rare to have a walk-in opening for 5 (Saturday around 6pm). The bar is very dim but has a nice retro theme. The menu bar code is on a mini floppy disc thing (idk what it's called I was born in 2001) and the music is chill. The drinks were very strong (which I'm into) and I they felt very creative. I also like how much the presentation differed from drink to drink. My favorite drink of the ones we tried was the Security Blanket, which came in a really cool cup that I wanted to keep. Typical cocktail prices. Overall, nice place hidden away from the chaos of Chelsea Market good for a drink and yapping with your friends. read more
Cute izakaya place in Chelsea to enjoy a few drinks and snack on some small bites. We walked in without a reservation on a weekend and luckily there was a table available. Service was friendly and I appreciated that my glass of water was always full. We ordered some skewers and tots to enjoy with our cocktails and everything was pretty good. I found the tots particularly very well fried with a great crisp and the sauce it came with paired nicely. It's a small spot that does get busy around dinner. We luckily got there between lunch and dinner so there were some spots but if you're planning on coming at peak times, definitely will need a reservation. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Incredible cocktail bar; fun vinyl selection. Enjoyed a couple seasonal cocktails: Prolonged Eye Contact - this was the STAR of the evening, incredible cocktail!; Last Dance - super tasty, plum and yuzu forward. Also had the Morning Glory - delicious, unique COCOA PUFFS flavor; Quiet Love - don't skip this mocktail, the sakura flavor is amazing! Techno vinyl was playing, fun vibes! Service was attentive, and fast! 10/10 would come back! read more
2 years ago
Food: 4.5/5 pretty decent food but small portion as you can expect in Izakaya. Tots were amazing, perfectly crumbed and probably one of the best i had in the city service: 5/5 attentive staffs, constantly filling water if the glass was empty Ambiance: 5/5 lighting was good, felt like speakeasy with not too loud music. Overall, very decent bar experience, good for first date or hang w friends. Price can be quite expensive as one skewer was $7. Other small bites were fine though read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
I really wanted to like this place -- the speakeasy vibe is cool, and the Mahalo Halo cocktail was actually great and came out quickly. But unfortunately, the rest of the experience was a huge letdown. We ordered food around 9:30 (karaage, chicken meatball, and chicken thigh yakitori), and by 10:05, we were still sitting there with nothing. No explanation, no updates. We finally flagged down our waitress, who then told us the food order was never even put in. Just a casual "sorry," but honestly, it was incredibly frustrating -- we had been waiting over half an hour for nothing. At that point, the night was kind of ruined. No offer to rush the order or no comp anything. For a place that markets itself as an elevated izakaya experience, this was beyond disappointing. Won't be coming back. read more
1 year ago
Very cool bar inside of Chelsea market! The place was very spacious and great spot to hang out with friends or a date night. They have happy hour Tues-Fri from 4-7 pm. Service was fast and our server was super friendly. My favs from the menu: Cocktails - Blank Slate and Cafe Cafe Food - DIY Handroll, Mentaiko Mac, and sliders read more
Cool spot. Vibes are great. It is CRAZY loud in there. Hard to have a conversation with anyone. People are packed in like sardines. There were three groups of two sharing a table. The cocktails were meh. It's mostly ice cubes. There's not a lot of fluid. You're paying $20 for a large ice cube. Would not recommend a second visit read more
Tucked away behind some plastic curtains through an alleyway, you'll find this meticulously styled Japanese-American bar/izakaya. Felt so distant from the rest of Chelsea Market, and only had a couple of patrons. I think the sneaky signage and path of entry deters many people, which I appreciate! We originally only stopped here for a drink as we had a dinner resy for Cull & Pistol down the way an hour later but their food menu looked too good to pass up. Ordered a few things to snack and sip on: Charred Broccoli skewer, Maitake mushroom skewer, Addictive Cabbage, DIY Toro Handroll, Blank Slate cocktail, Ebbs Pilsner beer, Unruly Pear cocktail The cabbage had a light dressing, asian style, was seed-heavy. Loved it. BF loved it x5! Unruly Pear cocktail: i thought it sucked and was flavorless but BF loved it. I enjoyed the sip I had of his "blank slate", though. And our food was hella flavorful. Great char/roast on the veggies, simple and clean execution on all of our dishes. The staff was super friendly, ready to explain items we ordered. They did a great job with clearing things as needed and keeping water cups full. Truly loved our experience and that we decided to pop in here. Would definitely return for a lowkey, moody evening! read more
2 years ago
The drinks are amazing! The ambiance is so chill and incredible. The DJ was awesome the night we went and the music was so good. We're def fans of this place and the DJ. Our bartender was so nice. The drinks are def all the hype. They're all very different with interesting ingredients. I liked each one of them the sweet guava one, the one with creamy milk. All amazing and awakened my senses. I want to try all of them. Def coming back during happy hour to see what it's like during that time. My only issue was with the hostess. When I showed up I gave her my phone number to text me as soon as 2 seats at the bar were available or when a table was available. We left and about 47 minutes passed by. We decided to go back and check because the automated text said the estimated wait time was 15 min and we waited forever and still no text. When we came back, we noticed 2 new females were at the bar. They weren't there when we first arrived and left. There was also an empty table in the back that was available the whole time when we showed up the first time and came back. It was still empty! Thankfully a group of people left. But then we noticed there was some space at the bar. And we kept telling them we wanted to sit at the bar. We had to flag down another employee to let them know and it finally registered.... read more
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443 W 15th St
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