All 77 rated mentions, most helpful first
“I abhor Tokyo Record Bar with a passion - a facsimile of a jazz kissa experience with the blandest “Asian” food created by white people. Adding shiitake mushrooms and bok choy to your flavorless plate does not make it “Asian”. I don’t even remember what exactly they tried to make, it was that bad.”
H3
“Tokyo Record Bar was one of the worst Izakaya meals I’ve had, ever. Influencer style aesthetics, all the food is premade before service to be instgrammable and has very little relation to Japanese food.”
H3
“Tokyo Record Bar! My favorite "fun" dinner in the city.”
H3
“Not great, vibes are completely off. It’s called “Tokyo Record Bar” but there’s no Japanese music available and all they give you to eat with are these cheap disposable chopsticks.”
H3
“In a sentence? 7/10. Longer explanation- It’s nice variety, some courses we had last night included wonton soup, duck breast and seared tuna & yellowtail.”
H3
“This is the fun of the tasting menu at Tokyo Record bar - last course is a bonus slice of pizza.”
H2
“They do both a izakaya tasting menu and have a cocktail bar with a serious vinyl collection and sound system.”
H2
“The food isn’t why you go. Its good but won’t blow you away. The atmosphere and experience is excellent - I highly recommend.”
H2
“I went last year and was unimpressed - it was a lot of American style dishes when we went, the menu changes regularly - amazing vibe, though!”
H2
“Go for the vibes, not for the food”
H2
“They give you a pizza when you leave that is absolutely amazing. Otherwise I thought the food was in the "fine" category. Vibes are great though”
H2
“Yes just small portions. It’s really fun and a different concept but my husband and I had to get food afterwards since we were so hungry.”
H2
“went to tokyo record bar for my birthday and was def underwhelmed. cute vibe, very crowded/cramped, food was just ok... just my experience!”
H2
“So good with great intimate vibes. They talk you through each dish as they serve it.”
H2
“I thought the food was great, lots of food for the price. It's fun for a birthday”
H2
“I had a lovely time at TRB, the food was not the best I've ever had, but it was by no means bad or "not good" - It's a super fun atmosphere and the food was a 7 or 8”
H2
“Food there is okay at best. Great vibes though”
H2
“Tokyo Record Bar will give you the buzzy, loud vibe you're looking for with great food. It's not top-end, but I've always really enjoyed my meal and had an awesome time.”
H2
“Tokyo Record Bar for excellent vibes and decent Japanese fare”
H2
“Tokyo Record Bar has a great Izakaya-style omakase for only $95! Great ambiance too”
H2
“Pretty reasonable price, small omakase style bites (a bit nontraditional), and insanely cool venue (vinyl bar speakeasy).”
H2
“yea it’s cool and def worth going if you’re looking for a fun meal”
H2
“One of the best overall dining experiences I've ever had. As others have said, it won't be the best food you've ever had, but it's exceptional in the context of "experience" type dining.”
H2
“I like the atmosphere and don’t mind the food.”
H2
“But food is also important to me, and the food was not great, and often over salted.”
H2
“Food is not good but the pizza they give you on the way out is good”
H2
“Tokyo Record Bar at 127 Macdougal street has such a cool vibe and another great Omakase for under $100. Great drinks too.”
H2
“the omakase at Tokyo record bar is solid and has great veg solutions if you let them know.”
H2
“Tokyo record bar”
H1
“Truthfully NYC isn’t the best at what you’re describing, but my top picks would probably be… Office of Mr. Moto Tokyo Record Bar”
H1
“I still enjoy Tokyo Record Bar”
H1
“Tokyo Record Bar”
H1
“Tokyo record bar - what an experience”
H1
“If you stick with food and don’t get drinks it’s suuuper affordable and is a nice spot!”
H1
“Tokyo record bar comes to mind.”
H1
“Tokyo Record Bar”
H1
“Tokyo Record Bar for unique and fun experience.”
H1
“Totally tracks, they cook like toddlers who have watched one episode of anime”
H1
“Did Tokyo Record Bar for birthday a couple years ago. It was pretty fun.”
H1
“Not a bar but a dinner at Tokyo Record Bar would be fun”
H1
“Honey Badger, Venhue, Foxface Natural, Tokyo Record Bar”
H1
“Huso, Tokyo Record Bar, and in a twist, Toast on 125th street”
H1
“Tokyo record bar”
H1
“I agree the food was fine but didn't wow”
H1
“Tokyo Record Bar”
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“Japanese: Office of Mr. Moto, Tokyo Record Bar”
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“Tokyo Record Bar, Dinner Party, it’s a tough res but if you haven’t been to Cote yet it’s worth a shot”
H1
“Tokyo record bar!!”
H1