Kenka

Sunken a few steps below street level, this St. Marks Place izakaya evokes a chaotic, underground Tokyo alleyway through vintage Japanese flags, punk posters, and pachinko machines lining the walls. Distorted nursery rhymes blast across a carnivalesque interior where crowds gather outside waiting to get in. The space serves authentic izakaya street food, featuring dishes like Okonomiyaki, mackerel, miso soup, and vegetable tempura, paired with giant pitchers of Sapporo and a separate late night menu available after eight. Visitors encounter a loud, energetic atmosphere complete with a cotton candy machine near the front and an S&M display near the bathrooms.