Tokyo Record Bar
Dive into Tokyo Record Bar—a hidden NYC gem where vinyl, sake, and izakaya-style bites collide in an intimate basement listening room. Choose the tunes, taste the omakase, and cap off your night with a slice of pizza.
About Tokyo Record Bar
Tokyo Record Bar is a subterranean gem tucked beneath Air’s Champagne Parlor in Greenwich Village. Styled as an homage to Japan’s iconic vinyl jewel boxes, this underground listening room offers a dual experience: the Vinyl Jukebox omakase and the Cocktail Bar lounge.
In the Vinyl Jukebox (the basement izakaya), up to 18 guests enjoy a seven‑course tasting menu curated by Chef Ignacia Valdes. As you dine, you help build the evening’s playlist by choosing songs from their extensive vinyl collection. A DJ weaves your picks into an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, reggae, funk, hip-hop, and more—all on a high‑fidelity McIntosh system. The dishes begin with caviar‑topped sushi and oysters, move through small bites like agedashi maitake mushrooms, and conclude with a playful slice of pizza to take home—an amusing nod to omakase traditions.
Upstairs, the Cocktail Bar is more relaxed. Walk‑ins under five people enjoy couture cocktails by Yana Volfson, a rotating DJ spinning nightly, and Japanese‑inspired snacks in a lively lounge setting.
Seats in the omakase are timed—Monday–Wednesday at 6:00 pm & 8:15 pm; Thursday–Saturday adds a 10:30 pm slot. Closed Sundays. Reservations are mandatory; cancellations within 48 hours incur the full $85 per person fee.
The vibe is poetic
cherry‑blossom‑draped ceilings, shoji‑screen patterns, close quarters, and the palpable thrill of shared music. It’s music‑led communal dining meets izakaya theater—perfect for dates, music lovers, or a night with an edge.
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