Tokyo Record Bar is a subterranean gem tucked beneath Airâs Champagne Parlor in Greenwich Village. Styled as an homage to Japanâs 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 sevenâcourse tasting menu curated by Chef Ignacia Valdes. As you dine, you help build the eveningâs 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 moreâall on a highâfidelity McIntosh system. The dishes begin with caviarâtopped sushi and oysters, move through small bites like agedashi maitake mushrooms, and conclude with a playful slice of pizza to take homeâan amusing nod to omakase traditions. Upstairs, the Cocktail Bar is more relaxed. Walkâins under five people enjoy couture cocktails by Yana Volfson, a rotating DJ spinning nightly, and Japaneseâinspired snacks in a lively lounge setting. Seats in the omakase are timedâMondayâWednesday at 6:00âŻpm & 8:15âŻpm; ThursdayâSaturday adds a 10:30âŻpm slot. Closed Sundays. Reservations are mandatory; cancellations within 48 hours incur the full $85 per person fee. The vibe is poetic: cherryâblossomâdraped ceilings, shojiâscreen patterns, close quarters, and the palpable thrill of shared music. Itâs musicâled communal dining meets izakaya theaterâperfect for dates, music lovers, or a night with an edge.
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