in:Record Bar: Bar Orai11 pts
“Also the kimbap is excellent.”
7.2/10
AI-generated summary
A Japanese vinyl listening bar in Midtown East. Get the sando. People also call out the and the kimbap. The japanese whiskey list is deep and you can buy a bottle and keep it there for about a month. It's pricey, the splits people, and the servers can be slow to notice you.
“Also the kimbap is excellent.”
“I really liked it - worth checking out if you're into Japanese whiskey.”
“This might be my favorite record bar so far. Bar Orai, located in Midtown Manhattan, offers solid Japanese-style bar food—my favorite was the Katsu Sando. I enjoyed everything I tried, even the fries and milkshake (which was basically fries with ice cream).”
“my favorite bar in the city, great music, neat ambiance, and a good selection of japanese whisky. Food is good too - on the pricier side”
“phenomenal cocktails and a very cool vibe.”
“Bar Orai in midtown has a cool retro lounge vibe and an extensive list (plus good bites).”
“Them fries are dn there offensive.”
“The vibe is actually quite warm and low-lit. The vinyl music definitely adds to the atmosphere”