New Yorkers 1st Choice
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Hard to Explain

9.0 • Bar
💎 Hidden Gems
🎉 Party
🍵 Matcha
Unique
❤️ Intimate
🎷 Jazz
🤫 Quiet
🍸 Cocktail Bar
🛋️ Comfortable
🛋️ Cozy
💕 Romantic
😎 Chill
💘 Date Spots
🔒 Private
🍸 Speakeasy
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Small bar with intimate seating and warm lighting creates a cozy, old-school jazz vibe. Music plays softly on vinyl, supporting conversation without overpowering. Offers unique sake and craft cocktails in a space that feels tucked away and quaint.
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People are saying

"The bartenders here are so warm, funny, and attentive."

"The cocktails here are Japanese-inspired and perfectly balanced."

"This cozy, intimate spot feels like a Japanese Parisian bar."

Good to know

1

Happy hour runs from 4-7 PM with 20% off drinks.

2

Credit card payments incur a 3% surcharge; cash is not accepted.

3

The bar has limited seating, so arrive early.

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Hard to Explain
9.0
224 E 10th St, New York, New York, United States
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