Wow, this place was so awesome. The food, the vibe, and the service were phenomenal. Ever wanted to have an inexpensive quality 7-course meal at a laid back but hip bar with music from vinyls that each guest including yourself can pick while the staff cooks the food fresh and serves it family style? Look no further, assuming you can nab a reservation. And if you're hungry after dessert (you probably won't be), you'll get a freshly baked thick crust pizza square grandma style still warm for the road.Breath in. Go there, bring your friends, be nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A.J.
The vibe of the Tokyo Listening Bar (not the lower level Tokyo Record Bar) was the best part of the experience.The drinks and food were really just ok while being pretty expensive. The pork katsu skewers were underwhelming. The karage was nothing special and not that fried. The egg sandwich was pleasant, but again expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Francesca Panto
Visited back in Nov 2023, but we are STILL talking about this meal and experience. We went for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. Food, drinks, atmosphere, staff are all amazing. I've told several people to visit TRB. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa Fortugno
Love this bar, love the music. Alex the host is so real and so funny, very indicative of New York. The upstairs bartender’s were also great and I loved the DJ. I will say though, the lights downstairs are way too bright!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Jessica Siew
Came here for a round of drinks with friends and while the sake was great, it was an unpleasant surprise to check my Amex app and see that I was overcharged by $70+ for an additional bottle of sake that we didn’t have. I’ve tried calling repeatedly (4 times yesterday and 4 times today) during their opening hours and NO ONE has picked up. I DM’d them on instagram and no one has replied. Horrible customer experience!!!
Service: 1
Seb Corriveau
Amazing place. Decor is on point, music is funky and its easy to have a conversation since its not too loud. Dumplings are to die for. I had the Hitachino nest beer and im really happy about it ! Services is on point, they know the menu and knows ecatly what to recommand
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SY Lee
If I can give more than 5 stars I would! Amazing food, amazing vibes (you get to pick a song), amazing service. Very intimate and cozy experience. Definitely get the sake tasting! You can tell chefs put in lots of thoughts and care into the dishes and take pride in their work. Amanda panda is a fun DJ!Haven’t had a unique meal like this in a while!! Would totally come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Mangusto
Great experience and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Marsh
prix fixe, sake, vinyl
Dean Shapero
Amazing service and outstanding food. One of the most unique restaurant experiences you'll have in
This is a review for UPSTAIRS - no preset menu but superb vibe. Went here on a Tuesday this DJ ‘Very J’ was playing and his music was really enjoyable. The overall space is great cute sized plates and affordable IMO. Tasted the cucumbers which were spicy and delish as well as the chicken which had a nice citrus kick to it. Would go back, BUT only on a Tuesday as the DJ has a residency, had to ask him when i could hear again. :) thanks so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janine McCargo
I've been about 3-4 times and always have a great time. I like the intimacy of the space, picking out music with your fellow guests is fun, and the food is phenomenal. The courses aren't huge, but there are 7 of them so it's a very filling meal.Vegetarian options: You can specify your restrictions ahead of time.Dietary restrictions: You can specify your restrictions ahead of time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Sandwich
Kathryn Carey
We had a blast! Great food and service and the music makes it so much fun. We'll be back! ???Vegetarian options: I had an eggplant dish for one course...Dietary restrictions: I am pescatarian, they were accommodating. And, personally, wine over sake for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Rachel S. Verdell
The waiter (rude French man) stole from me. He took my card, swiped it and added his own tip 22% without me knowing! He swiped my card on the hand-held machine and returned it to me. I next waited around for a few minutes, expecting him to present me with the machine to add a tip and to get my receipt. He ignored me. I finally asked him if I was done and he just shoo'd me off. Luckily, before I left, I asked another waiter to print my receipt. This is when I saw that the first one had entered an additional charge on my credit card -- a 22% tip for himself. This was a solo bill & his colleagues confirmed that there was NO automatic tip at TRB. I was livid and made the bar staff remove it. When I confronted the waiter in question, tried to lie and say I asked for an "extra pour" when I explicitly declined when he asked me (out of pettiness, he still poured it anyway). His colleague refunded my entire drink bc they couldn't figure out how to remove the tip alone. Yet I will never return -- this was stealing & fraudulent. On top of it, the waiter was horribly rude to my friends and I.
Wow, this place was so awesome. The food, the vibe, and the service were phenomenal. Ever wanted to have an inexpensive quality 7-course meal at a laid back but hip bar with music from vinyls that each guest including yourself can pick while the staff cooks the food fresh and serves it family style? Look no further, assuming you can nab a reservation. And if you're hungry after dessert (you probably won't be), you'll get a freshly baked thick crust pizza square grandma style still warm for the road.Breath in. Go there, bring your friends, be nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The vibe of the Tokyo Listening Bar (not the lower level Tokyo Record Bar) was the best part of the experience.The drinks and food were really just ok while being pretty expensive. The pork katsu skewers were underwhelming. The karage was nothing special and not that fried. The egg sandwich was pleasant, but again expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Visited back in Nov 2023, but we are STILL talking about this meal and experience. We went for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. Food, drinks, atmosphere, staff are all amazing. I've told several people to visit TRB. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this bar, love the music. Alex the host is so real and so funny, very indicative of New York. The upstairs bartender’s were also great and I loved the DJ. I will say though, the lights downstairs are way too bright!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Came here for a round of drinks with friends and while the sake was great, it was an unpleasant surprise to check my Amex app and see that I was overcharged by $70+ for an additional bottle of sake that we didn’t have. I’ve tried calling repeatedly (4 times yesterday and 4 times today) during their opening hours and NO ONE has picked up. I DM’d them on instagram and no one has replied. Horrible customer experience!!!
Service: 1
Amazing place. Decor is on point, music is funky and its easy to have a conversation since its not too loud. Dumplings are to die for. I had the Hitachino nest beer and im really happy about it ! Services is on point, they know the menu and knows ecatly what to recommand
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I can give more than 5 stars I would! Amazing food, amazing vibes (you get to pick a song), amazing service. Very intimate and cozy experience. Definitely get the sake tasting! You can tell chefs put in lots of thoughts and care into the dishes and take pride in their work. Amanda panda is a fun DJ!Haven’t had a unique meal like this in a while!! Would totally come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Great experience and delicious food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
prix fixe, sake, vinyl
Amazing service and outstanding food. One of the most unique restaurant experiences you'll have in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This is a review for UPSTAIRS - no preset menu but superb vibe. Went here on a Tuesday this DJ ‘Very J’ was playing and his music was really enjoyable. The overall space is great cute sized plates and affordable IMO. Tasted the cucumbers which were spicy and delish as well as the chicken which had a nice citrus kick to it. Would go back, BUT only on a Tuesday as the DJ has a residency, had to ask him when i could hear again. :) thanks so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been about 3-4 times and always have a great time. I like the intimacy of the space, picking out music with your fellow guests is fun, and the food is phenomenal. The courses aren't huge, but there are 7 of them so it's a very filling meal.Vegetarian options: You can specify your restrictions ahead of time.Dietary restrictions: You can specify your restrictions ahead of time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Sandwich
We had a blast! Great food and service and the music makes it so much fun. We'll be back! ???Vegetarian options: I had an eggplant dish for one course...Dietary restrictions: I am pescatarian, they were accommodating. And, personally, wine over sake for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner
The waiter (rude French man) stole from me. He took my card, swiped it and added his own tip 22% without me knowing! He swiped my card on the hand-held machine and returned it to me. I next waited around for a few minutes, expecting him to present me with the machine to add a tip and to get my receipt. He ignored me. I finally asked him if I was done and he just shoo'd me off. Luckily, before I left, I asked another waiter to print my receipt. This is when I saw that the first one had entered an additional charge on my credit card -- a 22% tip for himself. This was a solo bill & his colleagues confirmed that there was NO automatic tip at TRB. I was livid and made the bar staff remove it. When I confronted the waiter in question, tried to lie and say I asked for an "extra pour" when I explicitly declined when he asked me (out of pettiness, he still poured it anyway). His colleague refunded my entire drink bc they couldn't figure out how to remove the tip alone. Yet I will never return -- this was stealing & fraudulent. On top of it, the waiter was horribly rude to my friends and I.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1