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This cozy, second-floor Japanese speakeasy pairs original sake cocktails with live weekend jazz.
- Mon – Thu, 18:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 18:00 – 02:00 (+1)
- $$
- 249 E 49th St 2nd Floor
- 4.7 (29 reviews)
Description
The menu includes Japanese shochu, with plans to add blended whiskies in the future. To accompany the drinks, the kitchen serves Japanese bar food. The room's relaxed feel is anchored by bartenders and servers noted for their friendly and polite service. Because the music typically starts at 9:00 PM, visitors often grab bar seats an hour early to chat comfortably before the performance begins.
Good to know
Jazz starts at 9 PM