A tiny Japanese basement bar on East 53rd Street with live jazz every night from early evening, a whisky and sake list large enough to need a catalogue, and izakaya food such as okonomiyaki, cod-roe spaghetti and rice balls.
- Address
- 239 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 17:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-03:00; Sun 17:00-01:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Evening, Late night · About 2 h
- Price
- $10 music cover per person (Time Out, 2026)
- Price level
- $$
- Music
- Live music
- Entry
- Cover charge
- Booking
- No bookings, just walk in
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The line can run two hours: arrive before opening.
- Order food: the cod-roe spaghetti and salmon rice balls.