Bar Orai

7.2/10

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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.

212 E 52nd St 2nd fl, New YorkMidtown East, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:Record Bar: Bar Orai11 pts
“Also the kimbap is excellent.”
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in:Record Bar: Bar Orai2 pts
replying to u/ToughIllustrator6754: The lighting in some of those Google photos definitely doesn’t do it justice. The vibe is actually quite warm and low-lit. The vinyl music definitely adds to the atmosphere
“I really liked it - worth checking out if you're into Japanese whiskey.”
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postRecord Bar: Bar Orai104 pts
“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).”
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postDad came to visit for my bday - how did we do?43 pts
“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”
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in:Vinyl Bar/ Restaurant (I know this was asked three months ago but I need something audiophile certified)2 pts
“phenomenal cocktails and a very cool vibe.”
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in:Places for Hibiki 21yr or 30yr?1 pts
“Bar Orai in midtown has a cool retro lounge vibe and an extensive list (plus good bites).”
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in:Record Bar: Bar Orai1 pts
“Them fries are dn there offensive.”
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in:Record Bar: Bar Orai1 pts
replying to u/Salty_Simmer_Sauce: Cool concept. How are the vibes? Pics on google make it look like a doctors office.
“The vibe is actually quite warm and low-lit. The vinyl music definitely adds to the atmosphere”
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