Ai Ki Ya Japanese Restaurant
category: Japanese restaurant, Authentic Japanese restaurant, Izakaya restaurant
address: 41 W 33rd St 1st floor, New York, NY 10001, United States
Phone: +1 212-548-6188
worktime:
address: 41 W 33rd St 1st floor, New York, NY 10001, United States
Phone: +1 212-548-6188
worktime:
Day | Time |
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Monday | 4:30 PM–1 AM |
Tuesday | 4:30 PM–1 AM |
Wednesday | 4:30 PM–1 AM |
Thursday | 4:30 PM–1 AM |
Friday | 12 PM–1 AM |
Saturday | 12 PM–1 AM |
Sunday | 12 PM–12 AM |
site: https://aikiyanyc.com/
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert,
Amenities: Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Crowd: Groups,
Planning: Accepts reservations,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet,
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert,
Amenities: Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Crowd: Groups,
Planning: Accepts reservations,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
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Date: 2024-02-03 01:28:49
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s so cold in NYC so I found this place in known has sukiyaki. Highly recommended.
Name: G*** C*****
Date: 2024-01-28 23:19:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good yakitori, and the sushi rolls were excellent also. Ill be back
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Name: J******* Y*
Date: 2024-01-27 21:42:11
Rating: 4
Comment: Awesome food and service
Name: t********
Date: 2024-01-18 07:30:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Chill and modern dining room. Easy to order with pics on menu. Just write what you want. Eggplant is a must!! Roasted and seasoned amazing. Giant oysters came out sizzling. Once they cooled it took multiple bites to finish each one. I will order more next time. Service was very attentive and good came out very fast.
Name: T****** N*
Date: 2024-01-08 23:10:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the food and the service is great. They have multiple TVs for entertainment and it is very kid friendly. I recommend the American Wagyu Skewers DEFINITELY IS GOOD!!
Name: U*** N*****
Date: 2024-01-06 18:37:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Decent food. My favorite is the beef tongue don. Large nabe is pretty big and reasonably priced. Very spacious.
Name: x***** g**
Date: 2024-01-05 18:17:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice!great place for Japanese Hotpot
Name: F***** F***
Date: 2024-01-05 00:41:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Went here on a Thursday night and waited a few minute for a table. They are very efficient and food comes out quick. The highball was a lil sweet, and i probably wouldn’t get the calamari again.But the izakaya is so good, and you can really taste the grilled flavor. I likes the pork belly enoki mushrooms a lot, and the beef tongue was insanely good.Service was really good, and they work as a team, so i wouldn’t expect one individual waiter to take care of you!!
Name: J*** L**
Date: 2024-01-02 18:15:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Came in for lunch on new years eve, ordered a bunch of skewers, calamari, and chicken karaage for appetizers! the calamari and chicken felt over fried but the skewers were amazing. loved the pork belly, chicken gizzard… super tender! would definitely come back and try different menu items :).
Name: S**** L**
Date: 2023-12-23 00:50:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Very cute restaurant- anime playing on tv and Japanese drawings on the wall. Diverse menu with skewers, kushiage, sushi and noodles.
Name: S**** H***
Date: 2023-12-12 02:27:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Quiet, no fuss. Solid food delivered promptly. Excellent.
Name: r** p***
Date: 2023-12-11 23:39:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food and atmosphere!
Name: J** H
Date: 2023-12-11 00:03:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great menu and ambiance. We got a pitcher and a bunch of skewers and sushi for the table. Definitely coming back, we loved it.
Name: A** Y******
Date: 2023-12-09 23:53:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Best sushi I’ve ever had. Clearly authentic and a great and cozy atmosphere, even on a crazy weekend night!
Name: D**** L**
Date: 2023-12-03 03:25:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and variety!
Name: S******* A***
Date: 2023-11-15 03:27:41
Rating: 4
Comment: Just had dinner here, the yakitori was on point! Chicken thigh and American wagy done medium rare!The sushi was average needs improvement on finishing and plating.Server was on point and helpful.
Name: J***** J***
Date: 2023-11-14 23:12:18
Rating: 5
Comment: I ordered Pork Tonsoku Nabe and Tuna Tataki. Every dished were amazing! The flavor like I want to bring my parents here. I really recommend this restaurant if you want to feel real Japanese food.
Name: g*** n****
Date: 2023-11-05 03:09:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious‼︎ happy hour is good performance I think.
Name: A*** B***
Date: 2023-11-02 11:16:09
Rating: 4
Comment: The staff was friendly and I had a great time here. Love the decor
Name: B**** S********
Date: 2023-10-24 04:22:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Service was great and food taste authentic. I would like for recommend to this restaurant. 👍🏻
Name: Z****** T***
Date: 2023-10-15 01:33:47
Rating: 5
Comment: My favorite place for skewers and soup in the city. I know this place is famous for its soup, but didn’t expect it would have such good skewers. Recommend the chicken wings. Would come here regularly.
Name: J*** T**
Date: 2023-10-14 23:21:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Great ambiance!
Name: J*** C***
Date: 2023-10-08 03:24:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice Izakaya place in Ktown. The skewers were cooked perfectly and delicious.
Name: A*** L**
Date: 2023-09-30 23:39:44
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible place!!! The rice is absolutely great and the hot pot is sweet!All the food really tastes well! No 1 Japanese restaurants in K town!
Name: C***** N*****
Date: 2023-09-22 19:30:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Go-to place for happy hour and skewers, especially the pork jowl and chicken meatballs!
Name: C**** T**
Date: 2023-09-12 22:47:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious sushi, fast service, generous portion of bara chirashi, and reasonably priced for NYC!
Name: 9******
Date: 2023-09-10 23:24:03
Rating: 5
Comment: So good. The roast beef and the fried chicken with beer is such a good combo
Name: L******* M*
Date: 2023-09-04 02:49:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food yummy 😋
Name: R****** Z****
Date: 2023-09-01 22:40:07
Rating: 5
Comment: The food was great and affordable
Name: S***** C***
Date: 2023-08-26 21:39:21
Rating: 5
Comment: This nice little hidden gem is awesome! Great food and the service was amazing. Im visiting from Dallas, TX and I highly recommend this restaurant!
Name: G***** L******
Date: 2023-08-17 18:35:11
Rating: 5
Comment: We had an amazing time dining at Ai Ki Ya NYC! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. We ordered Sukiyaki & Soymilk nabe lunch, unagi don, pork katsu with miso sauce as well as potato salad. Everything was so good and tasty! My absolute favorite would be the pork katsu with miso sauce - crunchy & juice pork katsu dipped in sweet miso sauce. So perfect! 10/10 would recommend!
Name: G**** N** K***
Date: 2023-08-16 21:16:35
Rating: 5
Comment: We didnt know this place existed but so glad we found it. Its a hidden gem. Cute interior, tasty food, oh and a wide range of food to select from. It was pretty chill and quiet on a Wednesday evening. Highly recommend
Name: P**** E***********
Date: 2023-08-16 04:24:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service and food, highly recommend
Name: S**********
Date: 2023-08-11 18:09:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Chose this place specifically because their kitchen stays open late (12:30 AM) and I was very pleasantly surprised by how good the food is here! We ordered a large variety of items and everything tasted amazing and was cooked perfectly. The American Wagyu skewer was probably my favorite but the eel roll was also very good. The king dragon roll was also amazing and had gold leaf on top! I ordered the mango chuhai for my drink and it was delicious and had bits of fresh mango in it. Would definitely recommend this place for a late night snack/dinner and drinks.
Name: D S*
Date: 2023-08-10 19:51:29
Rating: 5
Comment: I was searching for a sushi place in New York and this place happened to be close by. The food was great for how cheap it was and in Manhattan, quite a deal to be honest! Glad I stopped by this cute little restaurant. I would recommend it if you’re looking a quite a cheap and good sushi place. The shrimp tempura was my favourite sushi choice here.
Name: W***** T****
Date: 2023-08-07 01:15:59
Rating: 4
Comment: It can get really loud in here as it seems popular with the young crowd. I had a few skewers but they honestly didn’t taste much different. I did like the chirashi bowl came with a little uni and had plenty of fish. The quality is reasonable but not amazing and the portion is large for the price. They have sushi to skewers and shabu so everyone should be happy to eat something there
Name: P**** E***********
Date: 2023-08-06 01:44:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and service
Name: h***** y*
Date: 2023-08-04 03:00:23
Rating: 5
Comment: The decorations really surprised me, the umbrellas on the ceiling are a nice touch along with the bar and dining area. It’s open late so great if you’re having a craving for Japanese/Korean inspired food to fulfill your stomach.
Name: F**** Z***
Date: 2023-07-30 02:59:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Good place to have fun with friends during late night. Friendly staffs and wonderful service. Best experience.
Name: E**** C***
Date: 2023-07-24 03:00:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Food, ambiance, and service was amazing. The decoration is very nice, and I highly recommend the salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and tako yaki!
Name: E***** C****
Date: 2023-07-23 22:00:22
Rating: 5
Comment: A mainstay for us for delicious, hearty meals. Always reliable and filling nabe.
Name: M******* B******
Date: 2023-07-22 21:26:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I would give this restaurant 10 STARS if I could! Recommend the pork belly. Melted in my mouth. Soooooo Good!!!
Name: S**** Y***
Date: 2023-07-22 04:18:57
Rating: 5
Comment: The tonkatsu hotpot here was delicious!! The portions are pretty good and I tried 3 different skewers. I recommend the American wagyu if you ever visit!
Name: J****** L**
Date: 2023-07-15 01:08:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Very delicious, best Japanese food I Weber had
Name: A**** B*****
Date: 2023-07-13 21:05:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Its a solid place to dine in with friends
Name: E***** G
Date: 2023-07-01 18:40:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a cute place for Japanese food.Recommend you to try hot pot with cotton candy
Name: X***** Z****
Date: 2023-07-01 01:48:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Like the cotton beef sukiyaki, come back the second time for it. Nice!
Name: K****** D********
Date: 2023-06-27 18:57:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Such a great japanese restaurant. Very nice service.The meals are so delicious. Awesome japanese music is playing in a great volume. Love the ambiente.My virgin pina colada had got a tiny little flower. Nice detail.Great recommendation for all lovers of Japanese cuisine.
Name: G******** Z******
Date: 2023-06-25 17:42:57
Rating: 5
Comment: When we got there, we were the only non-Japanese people in there. Very authentic, food was really good.
Name: E*** Y****
Date: 2023-06-21 23:52:44
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. I LOVE the staff, as well. Theyre super nice.
Name: Y*** B*****
Date: 2023-06-19 01:28:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Cheap and so so good!
Name: A***** R** B*******
Date: 2023-06-08 16:35:31
Rating: 4
Comment: Delightful!! Loved their yakitori and Umeshu Choya. Although portion sizes are rather small, well definitely be back here for the food again.
Name: T*** N****
Date: 2023-05-31 23:02:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Really cute place tucked away in KTOWN! The decor is fun and there was no wait when we walked in for dinner for 3 at 7 pm.Would come again
Name: �***
Date: 2023-05-24 03:27:28
Rating: 5
Comment: First visit already fall in love!
Name: k***** p
Date: 2023-05-24 00:26:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Good place, good food, good cold beer😋
Name: K***** S*******
Date: 2023-05-13 16:02:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible. Late night sushi done right (among so many other things). Yakatori will cure any late night munchies - our faves were the shishito peppers and shiitake mushroom. There’s a great variety of so many delicious dishes…ramen is also a great choice!
Name: Y** W***
Date: 2023-05-07 23:50:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Good taste! Recommend the Unagi Don for two and beef intensity with scallion. Last time, we tried the cotton candy A5 Waugh pot, loved it!
Name: U*** B*****
Date: 2023-05-03 22:37:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and very professional staff. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the city!
Name: E*** H*****
Date: 2023-04-26 17:45:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Fantastic. Stopped by for lunch and had the 3 sushi roll lunch with misi soup. I will definetly be back. Apologies for not getting a pic of the sushi. I was hungry 🤣
Name: Y*** I****
Date: 2023-04-24 01:28:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Super tasty and nice ambience:)Not too noisy or too quietAnd reasonably priced drinks!Highly recommend
Name: J** K
Date: 2023-04-23 10:15:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Salmon was fresh!Calamari was oily and the batter was too thick not crispy at all..Takowasabi tastes like cheap octopusBut reasonable prices!
Name: H**** Y***
Date: 2023-04-19 00:43:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is great for yakitori and cocktail
Name: G******* W*
Date: 2023-03-30 00:27:24
Rating: 5
Comment: They have the best sukiyaki I’ve had in NYC! A5 wagyu is highly recommended as well.
Name: C******** T
Date: 2023-03-25 20:33:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Go to place thats not overly crowded in ktown area.
Name: S**** J*
Date: 2023-03-20 17:56:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Beef Nabe is one of my favorite Japanese food. Ai Ki Ya offers small size for lunch with good quality! The vinegar sauce boosts the flavor or nabe and reduces the oiliness. Fantastic balance of food in month. Recommended!
Name: Z***** Q**
Date: 2023-03-16 22:25:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly service and great food! We got rolls, skewers, and sukiyaki
Name: W***** X*
Date: 2023-03-09 01:22:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Cute lil izakaya! We (a party of 2) walked in at 6PM and put our name on the waiting list and waited for about 30 min.The menu is long and the drinks are cheap especially during happy hour. We saw lots of people order nabe but we opted to order a bit of everything.Yakitori (not pictured) - kinda small per skewer but it was tasty and came out quicklyYaki mochi - I ordered this because I was curious. And if you like kewpie, it’s a wonderfully chewy vehicle for mayo.Mentaiko udon - ITS WHIPPED CREAM ON TOP. That was so fun. I wish it was a bit spicy though.Beef tongue don - this was a whole meal and it was delicious. The egg was a lovely addition.5/5 - service is friendly, food is good, atmosphere is cozy, the interior is super cute.I feel like the ideal group size is 4. And you just come here a little early with some good friends or a double date to snack and drink fruity highballs.
Name: A*** R********
Date: 2023-03-04 19:43:37
Rating: 4
Comment: Good place for the close to authentic izakaya. Had grilled tongue, which was prepared good, but a bit too much sause inhibiting the taste and fell of the tongue, e-Dakota oroshi, which was too dry leaving no taste for the octopus itself, and seafood upon, which was very tasty.The house sake, which was pretty good, was not chilled enough. Would be better if it was in the fridge.Overall good value for your money.Recommend.
Name: L**** G
Date: 2023-03-04 16:30:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service and priceDecent food
Name: T***** L**
Date: 2023-02-24 16:01:54
Rating: 5
Comment: We had beef tongue, fried tofu and beef intestine pot. The atmosphere is good, pretty similar with Japan local izakaya. Don’t forgot the matcha ice cream!
Name: B*** K*******
Date: 2023-02-18 01:28:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Good place to hang and more. The food was amazing . You do get large portion of meat . The cotton candy was ok added a little sweetness to the broth. The staff is friendly and welcoming . I would go here again.
Name: �**
Date: 2023-02-17 23:07:41
Rating: 5
Comment: We love enjoying happy hour here! Food is great 👍👍
Name: S**** L***********
Date: 2023-02-12 05:21:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Came here after a bad experience with another restaurant in the area. Food was super hearty and delicious. My friend and I ordered the Sliced Beef and Rice and the Karaage Curry, alongside some hot appetizers and it was honestly pretty good. Highly recommend!!
Name: A***** P***
Date: 2023-02-12 03:08:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Came here after a show on Friday night. The chuhai was only $7 and tasted so good (much stronger than expected too). The food was also very good skewer was unexpectedly juicy and the prices were responsible too. 10/10 would recommend
Name: A*** C*******
Date: 2023-02-06 17:06:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Beautiful space, the yakitori is a bit pricy for the quality. Everyone else seemed to have the hotpots thiugh, ill have to go back and try them.
Name: K*** S***
Date: 2023-02-04 23:31:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Looks good, with a big cotton candy
Name: d**** z***
Date: 2023-01-29 00:39:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food and service
Name: T**********
Date: 2023-01-26 17:15:30
Rating: 5
Comment: I give a 5 stars, and the reason why is because, the pork Katsu Curry was very tasty and also spicy, the curry was creamy with vegetables like potatoes and carrots and they were very soft and the pork was crunchy with Panko breading and it was very interesting and the rice with the curry was tasty also.
Name: S****** R*** (*******
Date: 2023-01-21 00:21:04
Rating: 5
Comment: I ordered the cotton sukiyaki and yakitori-they were both excellent!
Name: W*** M
Date: 2023-01-10 18:29:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi and ramen
Name: A****** B***
Date: 2023-01-08 18:58:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Put this on your “to eat” listThank you so much Emma @to_eat_list for inviting me to @aikiyanyc ! Such an amazing Japanese spread including hot pot.We tried:•Shrimp Tempura with Curry•Yakatori: chicken breast, sweet potato, zucchini, shishito pepper, mozzarella cheese•Cotton Candy Sukiyaki: wagyu beef, mushrooms, cabbage, noodles in a sweet broth with candy cotton positioned on top to melt right in! Traditionally ate right out of the hot pot and meat dipped into raw organic Japanese eggs•Flaming Beef•Matcha Ice CreamAll of these were plated so well with the Cotton Candy Sukkyaki and Flaming Beef being the real show stoppers of the night. They’re not just insta-worthy but also absolutely delicious
Name: K**** L**
Date: 2023-01-08 01:51:10
Rating: 5
Comment: It was great. The pot looked amazing and the staff were nice and the food was delicirous
Name: Y***** S**
Date: 2023-01-03 03:53:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice taste, great decoration, authentic Japanese food
Name: G**** H*
Date: 2022-12-24 04:34:49
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite spots in town. The sukiyaki hot pot is the best. It is just delicious! The service depends. Some of the staff is very helpful and make you feel welcomed. However two of them just wanted to turn off your fire (hot pot). I hope they understand that I understand how to eat hot pot 🙃
Name: M****** J***
Date: 2022-12-18 22:11:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Always enjoy my visit to this restaurant. It was the 1st time my friend and I tried the Cotton Candy Hotpot; the waiters were so helpful and patient with us.
Name: S**** S*
Date: 2022-12-18 17:24:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Very hidden and hole in the wall vibe. Gyudon was pretty good, skewers were ok and the dry noodles didn’t really have any flavors.Would come back to try more skewer types. They run out of some stuff at night though.
Name: S****
Date: 2022-12-14 00:10:14
Rating: 5
Comment: The food was pretty good. The yakitori was good: wagyu was very flavorful whereas the short rib was juicy. The enoki and pork belly was pretty juicy and crunchy outside. The mochi I would prefer a bit more mayonnaise. The white peach highball was also good too. The karaage curry was also nice since it had a little spice to it.
Name: E**** L**
Date: 2022-11-12 23:12:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and vibes!
Name: A***** L**
Date: 2022-11-05 23:08:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service and delicious food
Name: M******* S***
Date: 2022-10-24 22:19:54
Rating: 4
Comment: Overall a great restaurant with quality food and I love the atmosphere:) totally recommend their beef tongue and yakitoris! The marshmallow nabe can be too too sweet and the price overall is on the higher end.
Name: J****** L**
Date: 2022-10-15 21:26:11
Rating: 5
Comment: The quality worths the cost
Name: m*** c
Date: 2022-10-12 02:33:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Yeah the chicken skin skewers were not good. Everything else was though!
Name: M**** M********
Date: 2022-10-10 05:00:27
Rating: 5
Comment: The food here was all so delicious! Service was quick and attentive. We had an enjoyable experience and would definitely come back!
Name: M****** Z****
Date: 2022-09-15 00:29:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service and food
Name: L**** F
Date: 2022-09-10 05:31:07
Rating: 4
Comment: Glad I decided to wait for a table here. Enjoyed the ambiance and food. A little pricey for the portion sizes but that’s not surprising given the location.
Name: V***** P**
Date: 2022-09-08 02:12:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Very yummy! Cotton candy sukiyaki was good. Grilled skewers very flavorful.
Name: S*** F***
Date: 2022-09-04 00:10:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Had a great dinner with friends. The grilled skewers, sukiyaki, and beef tongue are delicious.
Name: G******* P*****
Date: 2022-08-30 01:25:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Too good to take pictures. 🤗🤗🤤🤤🤤🤩
Name: D**** H* T**
Date: 2022-08-29 05:34:08
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place. Real Japanese style.The Japanese cocktails are also good and hard to find.Just the serving size is small
Name: Y******** L**
Date: 2022-08-26 05:26:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is really good!!
Name: N****** B** T***
Date: 2022-08-11 02:11:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Wow! Amazing!!!Really worth!Not expensive and the quality of food / fish is very good! I definitely recommend!
Name: S**** H**
Date: 2022-07-31 17:50:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Decent yakitori place with a wide menu selection.
Name: J***** L*
Date: 2022-07-21 02:32:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Was walking around all day very hungry, this was a great late night place to grab some food. Japanese girlfriend approves of the delicious food!
Name: K**** C*******
Date: 2022-07-20 21:23:22
Rating: 5
Comment: A great Izakaya in K-Town that still feels extremely local in energy. Very welcoming staff and a phenomenal happy hour deal are pluses as well. The lighting is toned down and warm, which fits the style of quick and satisfying small plates. You can also opt for the hot pot specials as well for your table. If its your cup of tea, they also play older anime on a few TVs around the restaurant
Name: N** M***
Date: 2022-07-19 03:45:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and vibes
Name: H**** W*
Date: 2022-07-15 23:31:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice sukiyaki with cotton candy ball!
Name: J****** B******
Date: 2022-06-24 16:05:57
Rating: 4
Comment: Japanese bar. They have small bites in the form of grilled skewers, and fried skewers. Theyre minimally seasoned with salt. They also have actual full sized meals, but I usually stick to the skewers.This place is absolutely not vegan friendly.
Name: J** (****
Date: 2022-06-08 23:15:33
Rating: 4
Comment: The food here was amazing! The skewers were delicious! Especially the chicken skin and gizzards 😋 this place is definitely a must try when youre near the area. They were short staffed when I went so service was a bit slow but made up for the food haha Also they play anime in the restaurant!!
Name: M*** L**
Date: 2022-05-30 12:13:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Good 👍😊
Name: B*****
Date: 2022-05-30 00:57:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Grill Beef Tongue Don- 8/10My favorite dish of the night. The beef tasted fresh, tender and flavorful. Not much else to say, pretty standard rice bowl.Mochi Skewer - 9/10Can’t go wrong with grilled mochi, ESPECIALLY when it’s smothered in kewpie mayo!!Flamed Beef - 6/10I’m not sure how I feel about this dish. I do wish it was torched on the other side as well. The black pepper sauce was also just ok.Karage - 7/10Would have been a 8/10 if they had a side of kewpie mayo. But overall it was crispy, the chicken was juicy and I wonder what the little fried balls were.
Name: W****** M*******
Date: 2022-05-07 16:59:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Izakaya, excellent small plates before going to a concert or game at Madison Square Garden 2 blocks away. Nice Yakitori and Katsu with all the classics. Seafood was fresh and well prepared - Squid, Mackerel and Tuna all reasonably priced.
Name: G****** K***
Date: 2022-05-04 04:08:15
Rating: 4
Comment: Standard katsu curry, decent price, chill spot to eat at night.
Name: B***** D*****
Date: 2022-04-24 16:38:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Good kushikatsu skewers and friendly service :). Glad we found somewhere to hang out on a busy Saturday night! Didnt get the hotpot, but looks like they have an interesting candy floss hotpot that got me curious!
Name: Y******* H****
Date: 2022-04-23 01:48:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Highball is delicious and very good bar atmosphere
Name: S****** L
Date: 2022-04-14 07:01:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service with a wide variety of food, from yakitori, nabe (Japanese hot pot), and Japanese snacks.I would say the mostu nabe is a little too spicy in terms of pepper. Other than that, the portion is great.The fried Mochi is a bit too crunchy, but the yakitoris are really good!The staffs here are also really friendly, but the store is a bit narrow in arrangement and tables are close to each other (as classrooms).Still, a great izakaya in KTown!
Name: T****** S
Date: 2022-04-11 14:39:45
Rating: 5
Comment: Food was delicious, the space was amazingly decorated, the workers were so nice to help out during our dining experience when we had questions.
Name: D*** S******
Date: 2022-04-10 00:32:42
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is amazing and we only got the specials as far as drinks are concerned but they were top notch. The fact that One Piece was playing only served to make this an even MORE incredible experience. 10/10 all around, we are bringing friends next time.
Name: G***
Date: 2022-04-09 19:13:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Service was excellent and accomodating. Candy Floss Sukiyaki was fun. Mushroom skewers were great as well.
Name: R M*****
Date: 2022-04-01 23:02:33
Rating: 4
Comment: From many recommendations, this was suggested as the best Izakaya in the hood.Andy the Manager was helpful and accomadating. Food was served fast and hot, depending upon what you order.The grilled oysters were fresh and abd flavourful, quail egg and bacon skewers are addictive. Deep fried sticks such as cheese, avacado and fish ball went well with the 2.00 beers- 10 oz. Did i say $2.00 beers!!Looking forward to going back.
Name: W R*****
Date: 2022-03-31 23:43:02
Rating: 5
Comment: My new favorite no frills Japanese joint in midtown. Karage curry was amazing as was the izakaya skewers that were cheap and grilled to perfection. Friendly service.I will be back
Name: C*** Y*
Date: 2022-03-27 22:15:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot for skewers and friendly staff
Name: D** C (*********
Date: 2022-02-28 04:46:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Creative sukiyaki with a cotton Candy that melts and drizzles slowly over the hotpot. Everything tastes pretty good. Would recommend for groups. The decor is very Japanese retro with classic posters.
Name: J******* C***
Date: 2022-02-23 17:41:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved this place! We had the hakata motsu nabe, american wagyu yakitori, pork belly with enoki mushroom yakitori, chicken thigh + scallion yakitori, fried mochi, and chicken wing yakitori. The nabe was amazing - the intestines were so chewy and fatty. At first the soup wasn’t that good but after we let it cook for a bit longer, the broth was so flavorful! It also came with complimentary matcha ice cream and udon. The pork belly with emoji mushroom yakitori and chicken thigh with scallion yakitori had amazing sauce - highly recommend these two yakitori![food insta: @strwbrrryboba :)]
Name: J**** Z**
Date: 2022-02-15 03:21:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice place
Name: K**** Z****
Date: 2022-02-06 01:40:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food!
Name: A** L**
Date: 2022-02-06 00:54:55
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this place. Great service!!!!
Name: A**** W***
Date: 2022-01-31 00:59:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Great hotpot and unagi don!!
Name: S***** T***
Date: 2022-01-31 00:33:50
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is so authentic! Foods are all awesome, and with a more than affordable price! Will definitely come visit again!!!
Name: B* J***
Date: 2022-01-22 14:35:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Their interior is neat. The skewers were tasty but I do not recommend ‘Sukiyaki’ if you are new to the intestine food. Next day, my boyfriend and I had a stomach problem… I don’t know it was because of us or food.🤷🏻♀️
Name: Z****** B**
Date: 2022-01-09 21:49:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved the vibes at this restaurant 😍 If youre looking for a place to share dishes with multiple people, this is the place! We got the takoyaki, kara age, and multiple skewers. Theres a ton of selection of what you can get. The hot pot is definitely a good experience ❤️ Seeing the cotton candy slowly drip into the hot pot and enjoying the food was amazing.
Name: C******** L**
Date: 2022-01-04 07:29:59
Rating: 4
Comment: I went to this place a few weeks ago on a Wednesday evening for dinner. It was pretty empty at the time so we were seated quickly. The interior is quirky, the deep inside has a slightly different feel from the more bar type seating towards the front, but regardless the decor was nice and the restaurant overall seemed very clean. We tried the more typical izakaya fare instead of the nabe, but I would definitely come back to try the nabe. We got quite a few different kinds of skewers, both deep fried and normal and all were very yummy! We also had a few smaller apps and a couple drinks. Everything was beautifully presented and tasted good, with the exception of the takoyaki which was swimming in sauce, in this case was not actually good, there was just way too much sauce. Overall this place is pretty decent, albeit a little pricey. One weird thing though is that the chef had prepped cotton candy for this one nabe menu and just left them hanging out uncovered…? LOL so I feel when I come try nabe, unless I see them make the cotton candy right then and there, I would probably go for a different kind of nabe.
Name: Q****** Z***
Date: 2021-12-31 03:21:06
Rating: 4
Comment: The unagi don is great! 3 ways to eat. Highly recommended. The age tofu is just alright. Cocktails are worth to try.
Name: W***** Z****
Date: 2021-12-23 01:35:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice foods. Recommend potato salad!
Name: J*** C***
Date: 2021-12-22 22:48:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Japanese nabe with great ambiance and the $2 sapporo is a steal
Name: C*** J**
Date: 2021-12-19 21:20:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice Japanese restaurant with great service. Highly recommend
Name: W****** K**
Date: 2021-12-18 23:15:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food. $2 beers and $7 cocktails as special promo. Signature is the wagyu with melted cotton candy
Name: C****** L*******
Date: 2021-12-12 00:05:06
Rating: 5
Comment: My friends and I came here because we needed a warm meal after a long day of walking. And our phones were dead! You wouldn’t believe the abundance of outlets it looked like heaven on earth for us poor planners. We had one of the best most nourishing perfect meals. We got the hot pot with the cotton candy. And we all got icecream. (: Our waitress was absolutely hospitable, kind, and sweet. Best flavors ever. Yay. Yay. Yay. And $2 Sapporos. Some things are too good to be true. This is not one of those things.
Name: T****** B****
Date: 2021-12-10 23:34:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere
Name: S****** T*** F***
Date: 2021-12-05 01:46:45
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s our first time dining here, it was an unexpected discovery, but left with a great surprise. We ordered many items from their menu, and all of them were great. The service is very kind and helpful. Really recommend this place for izakaya and hot pot lovers!!!!! The music is cute too!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Name: A*** N***** S****
Date: 2021-11-27 01:48:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good gyudon, also the atmosphere is so nice. People who work here are very kind. Food is very good all around! Would come again.
Name: X** Z***
Date: 2021-11-20 03:48:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Great one
Name: W*** J*****
Date: 2021-11-19 02:11:32
Rating: 5
Comment: The service was good and the food was amazing
Name: D**** H*
Date: 2021-11-13 21:59:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Nice service, very comfortable seating and a nice place to chill with friends!
Name: C****** L**
Date: 2021-11-13 21:20:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Friendly staff, has drink specials, food is very special and good
Name: M******* L**
Date: 2021-11-13 01:07:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for some sukiyaki and yakitori!
Name: M***** Y**
Date: 2021-11-12 21:17:35
Rating: 5
Comment: Love this one and so delicious!!
Name: Y***** H**********
Date: 2021-11-12 03:26:17
Rating: 5
Comment: I love this place!Ai Ki Ya welcomes with pleasant prices and great quality food. Due to time constraints my experience was limited to their skewers only, but the rest of the menu looked delicious.Staff is friendly, kitchen is fast, drinks are cheap. In other words, what else is there to expect from izakaya?Of note to commuters, this place is around the corner from 33rd St. PATH. So there is a quick lunch, dinner or late nigh snack idea to ones who have spare 20 mins before boarding the train.
Name: T*** T*****
Date: 2021-11-12 01:48:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot within a chaotic herald square. Great happy hour and food!
Name: T*** T***
Date: 2021-11-11 23:31:00
Rating: 5
Comment: So good!
Name: S**** A**
Date: 2021-11-02 00:36:43
Rating: 5
Comment: The japanese bbq and pot are tasty and affordable. love this new place
Name: K******
Date: 2021-10-23 04:03:00
Rating: 5
Comment: I came to this restaurant for the first time and it was such a wonderful experience. Mr. Andy Lim was so welcoming when I opened the door so I decided to sit down. Not only did I have a great meal thanks to Ms. Tina but the atmosphere was calming after a treacherous work week. I encourage those to venture here if they need a cool, calm and collective place to relax and reflect. Thank You Mr. Andy Lim & Ms. Tina☀️
Name: p**** w**
Date: 2021-10-23 03:40:54
Rating: 5
Comment: First time eating cotton candy pot. Very special!
Name: L L
Date: 2021-10-23 01:57:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Surprisingly good, great food
Name: C***** K**
Date: 2021-10-21 01:34:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food,Candy Floss Sukiyaki was very delicious, the wagyu beef melt in my mouth,sugar floss was very match with wagyu beef, candy floss sweetness blends perfectly with wagyu beef, not very sweet but it bring out flavor of wagyu very nice.If you want to try some Japanese hot pot, Ai Ki Ya is good choice .
Name: H*** Y* W**
Date: 2021-10-17 04:19:56
Rating: 5
Comment: My husband was impressed by the satisfying Kushikatsu, which is fried skewers, when we were in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Hence, he was super excited to know Ai Ki Ya, which is newly opened in Korea Town, serves authentic Kushikatsu and can’t wait to give it a try.The interior design of Ai Ki Ya is adorable and amusing with plenty of Japanese decorations. The staff was friendly and introduced their popular dishes patiently. The options on the menu were various and we had 4 appetizers, dozens of grilled & fried skewers, 2 sushi rolls and Candy Floss Sukiyaki to share with a group of four.The food was not super authentic but pretty decent with its portion & price. Our favorites were the Karaage, which was juicy inside with crispy layer and the Sukiyaki, which was served in a fancy way with hung & melted cotton candy.
Name: m*** l**
Date: 2021-10-15 03:02:14
Rating: 5
Comment: When you walk in the environment feels like you are in a Japanese restaurant in Japan. The food tasted really good especially the Japanese hotpot, I highly recommend you get that. If you are into beef Tongue get that as well you won’t regret. The Skewers are well cooked with flavors. The workers there are really nice and I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant to anyone.
Name: M*** n** L**
Date: 2021-10-15 02:53:56
Rating: 5
Comment: I am always a hot pot lover. Yesterday I tired their Japanese hot pot. It was so delicious. I will definitely go back someday. Big plus for the interior design. It’s very pretty and fun, and the overall environment is very clean. Highly recommend for anybody who loves Japanese food.
Name: V****** Y*
Date: 2021-10-10 23:51:24
Rating: 4
Comment: I love their wagyu skewers, they are so delicious! The new hot pot was special too.
Name: T*** T***
Date: 2021-10-07 17:32:52
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best wagyu yakitori in ktown, I am loving this place;)
Name: M*** D*****
Date: 2021-10-02 22:43:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been here 4 times since they first opened and I’m a fan. Service is great, good menu selection, and best of all $2 Sapporo drafts!
Name: E**** L* (****
Date: 2021-10-02 02:31:03
Rating: 5
Comment: I walked by this Japanese restaurant during weekend, their food blows my mind. They are indeed a hidden gem! So many skewers you can pick from, you must must try their creamy noodles, so darn good!
Name: l***** l**
Date: 2021-10-02 02:24:24
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been here for 3 times already and I really love the foods of this restaurant, cream noodle is fantastic!
Name: R**** P***
Date: 2021-09-27 17:20:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Love the yakitori. Especially the beef tongue and chicken skin! Will recommended to all my friends
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Name: L*** F******* C****
Date: 2024-02-04 21:01:21
Rating: 4
Comment: Fresh and great food at a fare price.