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Tiny izakaya offering prix fixe Japanese menus, à la carte dining & vinyl playlists.
Hours
| Saturday | 5:30 PM–1 AM |
| Sunday | 5–11 PM |
| Monday | 5:30 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5:30 PM–1 AM |
| Friday | 5:30 PM–1 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 127 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Website: https://tokyorecordbar.com/
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Reviews
Liam Eastman
Food went crazy hard, and was all very delicious, servers were fun and friendly. The choosing a song that gets played during dinner is also very cool. I’d do this again in a heart beat. They also accommodated my nut allergy at no detriment to the flavor of the meal. It was also very cool to get to speak to the executive chef throughout the meal she was very nice and was very excited to hear how we felt about the food.
… moreSierra Hos
5/5 for drinks and the vibe, however, the food was rather non-impressive.
I came alone and felt very comfortable. Staff was incredible and so was the cocktail!
I really enjoyed the music and the atmosphere, it was busy and lively.
… moreI came alone and felt very comfortable. Staff was incredible and so was the cocktail!
I really enjoyed the music and the atmosphere, it was busy and lively.
Giovanni Lucero
At Tokyo Record Bar, inside a vibrant, compact kitchen, the chef crafts unexpected dishes that truly bring the omakase experience to life. I had a delicious evening, especially with the uniquely crafted cocktails. The creativity of the menu shines through in every bite, and the housemade coconut mango sticky rice ice cream was a standout — creamy, tropical, and just sweet enough to end the night beautifully. Meeting the lovely chef made the experience feel even more personal, and I’m already looking forward to returning for another unforgettable omakase journey.
… moreamelia valdes
I absolutely loved Tokyo Record Bar and can’t recommend it enough!
Every dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared huge kudos to the chef for such creativity and flavor:)
The variety of the menu, the super friendly staff, and the vibrant, fun ambiance made the whole evening unforgettable.
I especially loved the personal touch of choosing a vinyl song to be played such a cool and unique experience!!
… moreEvery dish was delicious and thoughtfully prepared huge kudos to the chef for such creativity and flavor:)
The variety of the menu, the super friendly staff, and the vibrant, fun ambiance made the whole evening unforgettable.
I especially loved the personal touch of choosing a vinyl song to be played such a cool and unique experience!!
Elijah H-R
A mixed bag, I’d say.
To begin with, this place scores high in the vibes category. It has record in the name, so good music is a given. (Though don’t expect to hold a conversation… it’s very very loud.) The walls are papered with a cool and actually hilarious wine-focused manga.
We sat upstairs, in the cocktail bar, which was a mistake—stick to the omakase downstairs. Still, the food we ate was quite good and wholly unique. Unami-spicy-sweet popcorn, eaten with chopsticks, naturally, was delightful. A tuna tartare of sorts on a crunchy corn tortilla, with smoky roe scattered on top, was refreshing. Most delicious was the kanpachi crudo: the fish set atop a shiso leaf on a nori-covered rice cracker. It was innovative melange of flavor and texture—it sounds simple but was honestly unlike anything I’ve ever eaten.
The service was, unfortunately, rather lacking, and in general we were left hungry. But—glad to have tried this unique spot.
… moreTo begin with, this place scores high in the vibes category. It has record in the name, so good music is a given. (Though don’t expect to hold a conversation… it’s very very loud.) The walls are papered with a cool and actually hilarious wine-focused manga.
We sat upstairs, in the cocktail bar, which was a mistake—stick to the omakase downstairs. Still, the food we ate was quite good and wholly unique. Unami-spicy-sweet popcorn, eaten with chopsticks, naturally, was delightful. A tuna tartare of sorts on a crunchy corn tortilla, with smoky roe scattered on top, was refreshing. Most delicious was the kanpachi crudo: the fish set atop a shiso leaf on a nori-covered rice cracker. It was innovative melange of flavor and texture—it sounds simple but was honestly unlike anything I’ve ever eaten.
The service was, unfortunately, rather lacking, and in general we were left hungry. But—glad to have tried this unique spot.
Drew Devero
Another date experience! I purchased the “Vinyl Jukebox – Izakaya Tasting Experience” (aptly named) via OpenTable for this night out. Great food, drink, conversation, music, and impromptu performances (we were voguing and vibing)! A very intimate space (they do a lot with the square footage they have downstairs, where the culinary journey was held); it was the perfect place to go after hearing and dancing to Robert Glasper at Blue Note Jazz Club right around the corner.
… morejade
Music was good. So loud tho. And tables are organized so its so hard to talk to each other, so everyone is yelling. The cocktails are so one note its a shame. SO OVERPRICED. They sound good, and then is nothing but liquor plus one other flavour.
Yuzu sour is just gin and yuzu.
Square root is just whiskey and soda.
Such a let down
… moreYuzu sour is just gin and yuzu.
Square root is just whiskey and soda.
Such a let down
Nyha Pedraza
We didn’t do the omakase downstairs, but made reservations for the top floor while visiting New York. I’m giving this 3 stars only because this was my first visit and I’m willing to believe it may have been an off night. The experience itself felt more like a 1–2 star visit and was very disappointing.
First impressions:
The entryway is extremely crowded, with no clear place to wait if your table isn’t ready (ours wasn’t). One employee—who appeared to be a manager—rudely asked us to step aside for other guests while actively blocking us from moving further inside. I think a more appropriate response would have been to direct us somewhere better. we eventually managed to move by the coats, which are further into the establishment. For first-time visitors, be aware that you’ll likely be standing around and crowding active tables during this process, which couldn’t have been pleasant for those guests either.
Atmosphere & vibe:
Once seated, the lighting was great and the music was on point. Some décor choices, however—like the manga panel wall—felt questionable. The idea itself isn’t bad, but some of the panel content felt out of place. Our corner table also made it difficult to hear our server when she couldn’t get close due to neighboring tables. The space is small, so this is understandable, but it leads directly into the biggest issue.
Service:
Abysmal. No wonder our table wasn’t ready. We came for two drinks and light bites—an easy, quick visit and table flip—but left feeling like our time was stolen. We knew what we wanted when we sat down, having reviewed the menu while waiting, but our server rushed off immediately after asking for our water preference. That alone wouldn’t have been an issue, except that no one checked on us after our first round arrived, making her inattentiveness apparent. We finished everything and waited a long time just to order a second drink, to the point where we considered asking for the check instead because we weren’t sure we’d see our server again. Unfortunately, ordering another round was a mistake—it took just as long. We eventually had to flag down another employee to get the check, and even then waited an unreasonable amount of time.
I don’t remember our server’s name (and honestly, I’m glad). I’m not convinced this was entirely her fault. she was constantly running between the omakase floor and upstairs. This could have been avoided with one dedicated server for the top floor, which seemed very manageable. Instead, we ended up “out of sight, out of mind.” Regardless, this level of service is unacceptable, especially at a place charging $20+ for a mediocre cocktail.
Food & drinks:
Just okay. Completely unremarkable, and that
really says it all. Only one of the four cocktails we tried was worth the price. We definitely want to come back to try the omokase menu downstairs. However, if the upstairs is meant to hint at a good experience it did no such thing.
… moreFirst impressions:
The entryway is extremely crowded, with no clear place to wait if your table isn’t ready (ours wasn’t). One employee—who appeared to be a manager—rudely asked us to step aside for other guests while actively blocking us from moving further inside. I think a more appropriate response would have been to direct us somewhere better. we eventually managed to move by the coats, which are further into the establishment. For first-time visitors, be aware that you’ll likely be standing around and crowding active tables during this process, which couldn’t have been pleasant for those guests either.
Atmosphere & vibe:
Once seated, the lighting was great and the music was on point. Some décor choices, however—like the manga panel wall—felt questionable. The idea itself isn’t bad, but some of the panel content felt out of place. Our corner table also made it difficult to hear our server when she couldn’t get close due to neighboring tables. The space is small, so this is understandable, but it leads directly into the biggest issue.
Service:
Abysmal. No wonder our table wasn’t ready. We came for two drinks and light bites—an easy, quick visit and table flip—but left feeling like our time was stolen. We knew what we wanted when we sat down, having reviewed the menu while waiting, but our server rushed off immediately after asking for our water preference. That alone wouldn’t have been an issue, except that no one checked on us after our first round arrived, making her inattentiveness apparent. We finished everything and waited a long time just to order a second drink, to the point where we considered asking for the check instead because we weren’t sure we’d see our server again. Unfortunately, ordering another round was a mistake—it took just as long. We eventually had to flag down another employee to get the check, and even then waited an unreasonable amount of time.
I don’t remember our server’s name (and honestly, I’m glad). I’m not convinced this was entirely her fault. she was constantly running between the omakase floor and upstairs. This could have been avoided with one dedicated server for the top floor, which seemed very manageable. Instead, we ended up “out of sight, out of mind.” Regardless, this level of service is unacceptable, especially at a place charging $20+ for a mediocre cocktail.
Food & drinks:
Just okay. Completely unremarkable, and that
really says it all. Only one of the four cocktails we tried was worth the price. We definitely want to come back to try the omokase menu downstairs. However, if the upstairs is meant to hint at a good experience it did no such thing.
Martina Ruseva
Love this hidden jem! I went there for the first time a few years ago and again last weekend. The food and services are fantastic! This may be one of my NYC top 10 restaurants and experiences to try. Highly recommend. The menu is fixed, so just sit back and enjoy the phenomenal flavors in an intimate setting.
… moreA Shen
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.
… moreThe 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.