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Tokyo Record Bar

3.9 (284 reviews)
Ultra High-EndIzakaya
Closed • 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Kristi C.

So fair warning that they don't serve omakase upstairs but they do downstairs. It's still a vibe though and the drinks were great! Would recommend

Chrissy M.

Everything was exquisite The service was top notch and the place is a bit small and tight. They can definitely work on a new design to accommodate better space. The food was an experience. A must try in nycc

"Listening Room"
Crystal N.

FIVE STARS for the grooviest spot I've been in a while. I love the neighborhood, the coziness, and the experience is so special to get to curate the vibe with the strangers around you. I was invited as a guest in a group so I don't know how the normal process is, but they had a fixed menu and brought gorgeous delights all night. The food was an extraordinary feast for all of my senses. Beautiful presentation, unique dishes, heaven in my mouth. The vibe we created was cool. They have a live DJ that plays records requested by the guests using little cards on the table. I looked at the menu of songs ahead of time and when I got there, I thought I knew what I wanted to play, but since the whole room is curating the playlist I went with the flow and we all had such a blast. When our time downstairs was done, we went upstairs to hang out in a new vibe with a new DJ and new strangers. We partied on with orange wine and I loved the Tutti-Frutti cocktail.

Chris A.

Such an amazing experience! Food was an omasake style tasting paired with wine, sake, and Japanese whiskey. The dishes were great from unique sushi dishes to duck to dessert and a slice of pizza at the end. Service was fun and attentive. A lovely ambiance and vibe with the two floors, the listening party upstairs and the omasake experience downstairs where you get to choose a record to add to the curated playlist.

Chocolate ice cream with mallow fluff and chocolate crispy rice
Vishnu G.

I thought this was a really unique experience. The tasting menu is reservation only, and happens downstairs underneath the regular vinyl bar. The food itself is pretty good - not the most groundbreaking tasting menu I've ever had, but also it's hard to beat $85 for 8 courses. I had the vegetarian menu, and my partner had the standard menu. It seems that the standard menu added some fish to many of the dishes, and the broccoli course was replaced with duck. Potato croquette - a nice first bite. Fluffy potatoes and a creamy topping. Very mild in flavor. Rice cracker - super interesting. There's a frozen tomato puree on top of the seaweed, and there's some cherry tomatoes and a cream sauce to accompany. Tons of possible combinations of flavors and textures depending on how you build your own bite. Salad - this was my favorite. It had a nice, bright dressing on the greens. There's a flavorful herb cream on the bottom, and a pistachio pesto with distinct citrus flavor. Really well done. Gnocchi - rich, savory, and pillowy soft, with crispy toppings. This came out as a shared plate. Broccoli - I'd have preferred seitan here, but the satay sauce was pretty flavorful. The rice on the side also had perfect texture. Sorbet - really good, with salted coconut and fresh mango flavors. Kind of reminiscent of mango sticky rice. Chocolate ice cream - kind of blew my mind. The chocolate had a pretty fruity taste to it, which is pretty uncommon in ice cream. The crispy rice added some nice textural variation as well. For a drink, I had the square root, which is a whiskey based cocktail that comes with a square of hojicha chocolate from Kettl. The cocktail was just fine, but the chocolate was great. They also sent us home with a slice of pizza. The crust was pretty bready, so it's definitely more of a home style kind of slice. Nothing remarkable there, though they did add a candle for anyone celebrating a birthday. The most unique part of the experience is that the diners create the playlist for the night, by writing down records they want to hear on a chopstick wrapper and dropping that off with the DJ. The wait staff and the DJ both seemed pretty energetic and in to the experience, which made things fun.

I can't remember all the ingredients. It was a delicious ravioli
CeCee S.

A hard to get reservation but we snagged one. Sat downstairs at the bar next to the record player. Up close view of the food being prepared and the vinyls being switched out. Seating is about 15 to 20 and everyone chooses a song from a preselected list. Everyone had great taste and the dj did the mashup just perfectly. I lost count but I believe there were about 7 different courses. Each one more inventive than the other. Not a lot to say here. The evening hinges a lot on you and the crowd so your outing will be different than mine but no less awesome. This place is pure vibez...really dope experience. Can't wait to go back

Andrew S.

Cool basement tasting menu with a soundtrack that all the diners help contribute to. The concept is fun, but in practice, it's okay. The food is very good and creative. A lot of fresh ingredients and nut creams made for a refreshing yet filling meal. My favorite was an early dish which was crudo with, I believe, a jalapeño sorbet and cashew cream. I didn't love the cocktails as they were all very alcohol forward, and I don't think they paired well with any of the dishes. I'll probably get sake next time.

Japanese Cold Noodle in Pork Broth
Patrick Z.

Needed a really cool birthday dinner spot and I truly found the perfect place for it. Let me start off by saying the energy in here is truly unmatched. A Japanese tasting menu restaurant that exclusively plays music on vinyl records!! At the start they had everyone choose one song from their catalogue so they played everyone's music tastes throughout the night, how cute!! My song of choice: Dreams by The Cranberries While seating, they have some spicy popcorn and cucumber salad as small bites as you wait for everyone to arrive. I made sure to sit at the bar to watch the chef prepare each dish! I also ordered a glass of their Yamadanishiki Sake as suggested by their Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier) and it was delicious throughout the meal. First course: Japanese Cold Noodle in a Pork Broth. Ive never had cold noodles but what a refreshing dish despite being savory / salty! A great start to the meal especially in this summer heat. Noodles well cooked, broth very concentrated and flavorful, great textures with all the remaining ingredients. Second course: DIY Sushi Hand Rolls with Rice, Shrimp, Avocado, and Roe. A Japanese staple, cannot go wrong with a classic shrimp and avocado sushi! Third course: Balsamic Braised Pork with Watermelon, Sour Pickle, and Feta Cheese. Favorite dish of the night, incredible! Unbelievably tender meat, and pairing that with sweet juicy watermelon was perfection y'all like I could have all 7 of my courses be just this one dish omgggg. Fourth course: Fennel and Onion Purée with Zucchini, Tomatoes, Cilantro. The colors and plating of this one is like a painting, so beautiful!!! Fifth course: Soy Marinated Wagyu Beef Short Rib with Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, and Potato Purée. One bite two bite three bite four, all I can think is I want more! Hope y'all enjoyed that rhyme I just came up with. Anyways yes this was so good and putting all the ingredients into one bite was like mmm mmm mmm yum. Sixth course: Kabosu Citrus Cheesecake with Pretzels, Strawberries, a Salty Whipped Cream, and Balsamic. Hello all of the flavors melting on my tongue wow. I'm now a kabosu stan ive never heard of this fruit before and I need to go to japan to try it. Seventh (bonus) course: they send you home with a slice of pizza to go! HOW CUTEEEEE. Chef was like lol the stereotype of a tasting menu is that all the portions are so small so to make sure you don't go home hungry everyone gets pizza to go. I LOOOOVE THAT!!!! And they put a candle in mine for my birthday :') The food, the ambiance, the music, everything was amazing and I won't forget this spot. Their menu changes weekly so I will DEFINITELY be back!!!

Risotto topped with duck
Jess Z.

Tokyo Record Bar is such a fun, out of the normal dinner experience in NYC that I would highly recommend, especially if you are someone who is interested in vinyls and classics. One thing to note is that I wouldn't come to the dinner with the expectations that you will be getting authentic Japanese meal. I would rate the experience with 5 stars, but the food is more 3-4 stars, hence why I am rating it overall 4 stars. The seats are first come first serve so if you would like to choose your preferred spot in the room, arrive early. I think the best spot is sitting by the bar area next to the record player. They offer snacking popcorn and pickled cucumbers as a sides right when you walk in. Dinner is a pre fixed menu that isn't published anywhere online and seems like they change depending on the season. The food items were all okay, but nothing stood out to be besides their risotto duck. The one menu item that seems to be a constant is the pizza at the end which was actually my favorite because of how fluffy the dough was. Overall, I really enjoyed my dinner experience here! If you are interested, I would recommend planning ahead and making a reservation because they have limited spaces for dinner.

Cory N.

This is a quintessential New York City experience. Reservations are required if you want to be seated for their dinner. Get there early so you can spend some time at the upstairs bar. You walk in to the entrance for The Listening Room. Vinyl will be spinning at the bar when you arrive. The bartender, albeit he is new, was a seasoned veteran and knew how to connect with you and make you feel welcomed and comfortable. The staff love to chat. They have McIntosh audio equipment upstairs AND downstairs. I was blown away. There is limited seating, so reservations are necessary if you plan to have dinner. The host was incredibly accommodating. The food is served Izakaya style - like Japanese tapas. I got the sake pairing. When asking more details about the sake from the host, Tony, he went and researched all the sake before coming back for the next pour. Above and beyond my expectations. Don't miss this place and remember to tip well.

Sarah L.

I'm not sure if I will ever shut up about how great of an evening Tokyo Record Bar was! It's a small dining experience where the menu regularly changes, and everyone gets to select a song to play on a record player! I absolutely loved the vibe of the place since the second we walked in. We had spicy popcorn and a vinegar cucumber dish waiting for us when we sat down - both of which were so good! Favorite dishes on the menu include the hamachi hand roll, pork with pickled daikon and collard greens, black sesame cheesecake, and of course the pizza! Also huge shout out to Chef Sean! We sat at the counter and he kept the vibes fun all night. P.S. Chef Sean, if you're reading this - Nicole thinks you're hot

Chandni D.

Got this reservation for Friday night at 8:15pm. Make sure you make the res at 10am, 10 days before the day you want to dine! We were seated a few minutes before 8:15 and its basically first come first serve. We got a table seat which was nice, its a really small space so the earlier you come, the better chance you have of getting a good seat. When seated, we are given chopsticks and told to pick a song off of a list. Each guest picks a song that becomes the playlist for the evening! We are greeted at the table with some cucumber salad and popcorn. Soon after we are served our first official course! I think it was a great experience and we enjoyed every course we received! My only gripe is that it was $85/person no matter what. Which means my vegetarian meal was also $85 which to me seems a bit unfair given my partner was given loads of meat while I was given all plant based items. That being said, I did thoroughly enjoy every item I was served. Overall, this is a great place for a date night or a dinner with a friend!

3rd course
Aaron V.

Honestly, if you want an incredible experience for dinner. This is the place. You have to get a reservation as they only serve about 16 or so people inside this place. The service is outstanding. The actual spot itself is so cute. All of the courses were FIRE. I'm talking flat out incredible. It is going to be pricey so be ready to spend some money. You get what you pay for. If you're still hungry you can hop across the street and grab a $6 slice of pizza so it's not all bad. Regardless, I'm loving this place. They give you great recommendations for drinks and the music is so fun. I'm so impressed with this place I'm surprised someone could rate it less than a four. Go in and enjoy. Cheers!

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Are there good vegetarian options at Tokyo Record Bar prix fixe?

I'm not vegetarian so I didn't get to see those options however the resy page says just note your dietary restrictions and the chef will make a special order for you.

How far in advance can you make reservatins?

I mailed them 3 days before and the put me on a waitlist. The day before I was notified my reservation was set.

Hi! I would like to book at Tokio Record Bar for 2 people, but each time I check the available dates, the only tables available are from 10.pm & after. How do i get a reservation sooner?…

The best thing to do is setup "notify" on Resy for a few nights you can go. They have two seating options and as long as you set the "notify" early enough, there is a good chance you will get a table.

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