Amazing fun place for a pregame. Great nachos, great lychee mojitos, great prices, and great music! read more

212 East - mojito - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Our group had a terrible experience. Extremely disappointing experience. Our group ordered a round of shots and made a point of confirming the price with our server twice! We were clearly told the total would be $38. Imagine our surprise when the bill came and we were charged $164 instead. When we questioned the charge, the staff offered little help and showed no interest in resolving the issue. Rather than taking our concerns seriously, we felt brushed off and inconvenienced. A simple explanation or effort to correct the situation would have gone a long way, but neither was provided. Overcharging customers is bad enough, but the poor customer service made the experience even worse. We left feeling frustrated, misled, and with no confidence that this establishment values its customers. I would not return and would caution others to carefully check their bill before paying. read more

Norbu was amazing. 10/10 recommend, cheap food/drinks and amazing customer service. Love him!!

Absolutely loved this place for their strawberry mojito which tasted amazing. Their snack selection was also quite good and the quesadilla actually came out as a quesadilla and decent portion and fillings as well. The shots did taste good as they usually don't for me. However the prices here were amazing for everything. Definitely a go to come back spot solely for the late night drinks and munchies for the vibes while on a budget because the ambiance was great here as well. read more

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I came here as a place to chill with friends, and it isn't a bad spot. A diver bar kind of bar, the place offers some of the most affordable drinks I've seen in NYC (I'm talking $3-4 a shot and $7-8 for a cocktail!). Their drinks were okay. I didn't try the food, so I can't say much about it. But overall, not a bad spot with friends. read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Always a fun time here. Some of the cheapest cocktail prices I've ever seen--maybe in all of NYC. I like the Tokyo Ice Tea because it's sweet and literally green. I enjoy the bar food here too. Relatively good and easy to share. Great place to end (or start) the night with a group of friends. My waiter was attentive and fast as well. read more

212 East - Nachos, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, mac & cheese - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

this spot is v underrated. great prices, the drinks were strong, vibe was high. the place was packed and the service was quick. loved it here read more

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Unfussy, no-frills spot. Wonderful place to drink--drinks range from $3 straight liquor shots, $4 flavored shots, to $6-7 cocktails. Everything is decently strong and the interior & vibes are conducive to a great pregame. Loved the interior, service was nice if not too fast (but they're busy, I understand it). Will definitely be bringing friends back here & I more than appreciate my friends for bringing me here and not gatekeeping, because the prices are AMAZING. Did not try the food but can vouch for the drinks, especially the green tea shots! read more

212 East - Green tea shots - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Literally a gem. Cheap drinks, cheap food (that tastes good), service is great and fast as well. Go-to spot to pre game for a lot of people. The place is a bit small, so you may not have much space to stretch out because someone may be immediately next to you. But, it's a bang for your buck. Be mindful of the days or time you go there, because it may be a bit of wait. Totally worth it though. read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food and cheap drinks.. if you are a college student this is a great spot for a pre game or to finish the night with some great food. The service was great and the ambiance was wonderful read more

A hidden gem in nyc! My friend recommended this place to me and I stopped here before a night out. The line was very long, but they told us we would get seated in 10 minutes and that was true. What makes this place unique is how cheap the drinks are- honestly haven't seen any place beat these prices. I didn't try the food but will be back to try it. The place is loud, which makes it good for a night out but probably not a place to go for a nice dinner. There was a time limit on the tables, but everyone was extremely friendly and made our experience there fun. Overall, a great spot to grab a drink! read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great ambiance and friendly service. Came here for happy hour with some coworkers, and there was ample seating. The waiter came by to refill water multiple times, and the food arrived in ~10-15 minutes after ordering. The drinks were a good price, and the food had l good portions given the prices in NYC! We sat near the window with a view of the street. The food was pretty good as well. The "Big Plates" come with rice and salad, so the Korean Beef was a good deal. read more

212 East - Caesar Salad with Chicken - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Best pregame spot ever. So affordable and i love the vibes. If you like loud music & a younger crowd, this place is for you. The calamari was delicious and only $10. The drinks were pretty sweet but got me going & they were only $8. read more

212 East - Espresso martini & AMF - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Good prices for drinks, good prices for food. Excellent service and really nice staff working there. Popping music playing too. There was a decent line waiting to get in though. read more

10/10 vibes for a pregame or fun dinner with friends. Music is always good and attracts a fun & young crowd. The price point for drinks is chefs kiss especially for the area. The food isn't the most amazing gourmet meal you'll ever have but is still tasty and gets the job done especially when you're turnt from the shots read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place was AMAZING !!! The food was REALLY fulfilling. The Drinks was STRONG. The shots was even STRONGER. I did my bday celebration here ...it was crowded but the music was bussin and the Customer service was on point ! They place was Amazing ! Defintely going back !!! read more

Beautiful environment, delicious food the teriyaki salmon was perfect. Amazing hospitality and the drinks were great all around 10/10 see you again soon! read more

3rd year in a row visiting this gem, 212 Hisaes please never go way. Yes, this is a college bar with cheap food and drinks but it can't be beat. Fantastic service and cheap drinks that stack up and really turn your night around. Noticed a sort of dip in food taste since last year but whatever still an experience and steal all on its own. 212 Hisaes you will always be famous read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The food, the service, the pricing, the MUSIC!!! Enduring, definitely come try it because I'll be back for sure lol read more

212 East - This tequila sunrise hits the spot - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for strong and cheap drinks, this is definitely the place for you. We came on a Friday night and there was a wait to get in, but we were able to skip the line since we were okay eating outside. The drinks are huge and have lots of alcohol in them, so be careful of how much you're drinking! We were able to order a Lychee Mojito ($7), Strawberry Margarita ($6), Long Island Iced Tea ($7), Bahama Mama ($7), Green Tea Shots ($4 each), and Lemon Drop shots ($3 each). The flavored cocktails were decent, but the alcohol taste is definitely overpowering. The basket of fries were also pretty crispy and were a nice bar food to eat with the drinks! read more

212 East - Lychee Mojito ($7), Strawberry Margarita ($6), Long Island Iced Tea ($7), Bahama Mama ($7), Green Tea Shots ($4), and Lemon Drop shots ($3) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Cute place to drop in if you're waiting for your dinner reservations. Drinks are fairly cheap and strong. Many choices for appetizers & everything comes out quickly. The inside wasn't too busy for a Friday night and the all day happy hour is what got us through the door. read more

212 East - Curly fries & dumplings - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

First all off this place says it's tapas style but this is not your normal tapas spot. Like tapas time 5, they're bigger than we all expected. We ordered the teriyaki chicken wings, veggie dumplings, veggie spring rolls, ginger shrimp, kimchi fried rice and fried chicken. Whooaaaaa! It was so much food! Every single bite was delicious i loved the wings they were my favorite. Yo, they have happy hour all night. We ordered lychee mojitos, which were really good i must say. Then i ordered a passion fruit margarita also delicious. Absolutely recommend, you'll leave there full AF! read more

CHEAPEST COCKTAIL PRICES IN NYC!!! WOW amazing place! They have great food and fast service. It was a little loud, but I really liked the music they were playing and the drinks here are so worth. The price is so low, and they have so many different kinds and flavors. I heard it gets pretty busy on the weekends because it's a great pregame spot, but I came on a Sunday and the line was just starting to form. Would definitely recommend the sweet potato fries! read more

I can see why this place gets long lines during the week especially located so close to NYU and some of its dorms. The drinks and food are cheap, and the service is quick. Screwdriver was stronger than I thought it would be considering it was only $6. Super sweet, but I expected nothing less. Fries were pretty good, a little bit on the soggier side but seasoned well. The portion is generous too. They limit you to an hour at the table, but that's enough time. Cards are charged a fee, so make sure you have cash if you want to avoid it. Tip was also automatically added even though we were only a party of 4. read more

212 East - French Fries - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great price drinks and a chill place at night. Recommend to go with friends and food is good

Super cheap drinks but they're weak, super young college type crowd and you have a time limit on the table which we didnt know

If you're looking for cheap drinks, tasty food, and a good time, this is the place to be! They have a line that goes out the door so would recommend coming slightly earlier in the evening. The crowd tends to run younger and the decor inside isn't anything special, but it does what you need it to do. The restaurant is good for smaller and larger groups, but I would suggest coming with a smaller party to be seated quicker. They have Asian bar food that's filling before a night out and a ton of tasty drinks, too! I got the Kimchi Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Fries to share and everything was honestly delicious! I especially loved how flavorful the fried rice was. Even with 2-3 drinks per person, this place didn't break the bank and it was the perfect start to our night! read more

212 East - Egg Rolls - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I absolutely LOVE this place! All of the drinks were amazing and STRONG! The food was hot and super tasty! I mean delicious! This is kind of a hidden gem to me! My best friend and I will be back often! Also this place is SUPER AFFORDABLE! A real bang for your buck! The music was also great! The waiter was so sweet and attentive! read more

The perfect place to start or end your night in New York! The wait isn't too bad , and they get people in and out very efficiently without making you feel rushed. The most affordable place I've ever been to in a Saturday night in NYC. The drinks are strong so be careful! They food is amazing but honestly after a few shots it doesn't take that much to impress me. The music is great, everyone is so friendly and you'll definitely leave with a friend or two! read more

I love coming here when I'm looking for a cheap drinks spot. Drinks are large but sweet - not consistent on the alcohol amount though I think. I've had nights here where the drinks are super strong and others - not so much. Food is cheap and satisfies those junk-food-post-drinking cravings. The line gets pretty long so start your night early here. Dark ambience, feels kind of like a college bar, and it's loud. read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfect, and perfectly priced with authentic J pub food: Run by Hisae, an older Japanese from Hokkaido who's had a number of her own establishments in NYC prior to this place. Go here for J curry, not those chains. The service is good: It's run by a J person so no fooling around in that department! The clientele veers young (weekend nights NYU students during the school year) though there was a working-class Gen X couple near us as we arrived. One star off for the excessive use of plastic straws (all drinks including the water) with no option to refuse and the limited vegan/vegetarian selection. read more

212 East - Chicken curry (top), veggie curry, side salads, and white and very delicious brown rice. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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If you're looking for a good pregame or hanging out with friends then this is the place for you. This is definitely for a younger crowd (located near NYU) so if that's not your vibe then I'd get it. I heard about this place because my other friend said that there were really cheap drinks and boy was she right. While the tequila shots were $3 and was about as bad as swallowing medicine, the mixed drinks were pretty tasty at around $5-7. You'll definitely feel it depending on what you get. We got the mojitos. When my friend and I came it was around 9 and jammed packed. We thankfully were sitting closer to the end because it was so loud. Don't be here for a first date because you won't here a word they're saying. They had some pretty decent food that was also well priced which I wasn't expecting. They had tapas as well as full plates. We ordered the tapas which were honestly full plates and thank goodness it was because for $5 we got more than one thing! Service was pretty average considering how busy it was. But they were helpful. I'd recommend it overall. 212 will get you to where you need to be, whatever that may entail. read more

212 East - Kimchi Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, French Fries - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks are mediocre and watered down but cheap. Be very cautious! My party of two had a 18% gratuity added and we weren't notified of it. I ended up overtipping and didn't realize till a few days later. I ended up tipping around 46% on mediocre service and drinks because we didn't notice the extra charge. read more

I love going here to pregame. The drinks are all $6-7 and they work for sure. The appetizers are under $5-8 for HUGE portions. My fav is the Tater Tots ($5) and Calamari ($8)! There's a 3.99% credit/debit card fee so bring cash if you can. We ordered the Adios and Strawberry Mojito for drinks and we got Tater Tots, Calamari, and a Kimchi Fried Rice to fill ourselves. We underestimated the portions and couldn't finish it all. The place isn't the cleanest/cutest inside but the food is bombbbbb especially for the price. The only thing I don't really like would be how packed and loud it is inside but that just goes to show how popular it is! read more

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incredible every time we go! i've come here every week (at least) for roughly 5 months since i moved to nyc read more

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Food was horrible. Vodka was cheap. I woke up with a headache the next day, after only two drinks. Thankfully, I was in good company. I won't be returning. read more

I came here alone while my fianceè was busy being at a concert and the vibes (in my genuine opinion) were great. It was (for me) a 5-10 min wait but the food and strong drinks made it up for me. I ordered the fish and chips and as someone that's very picky, I LOVED it. They make the seasoning for the fried fish in-house and it is genuinely so good. I wish I lived here so I could come here every week. read more

Came here for cheap drinks and food before an event and it did not disappoint. The line was so long to get in - it is across the street and it grew longer down the street as we waited. I got kimchi fried rice which was huge for under $10. Drinks range from $3-$7 which is also insane because they would've been sooo expensive elsewhere in the city. The vibe with the loud music, dark lighting, cheap drinks reminded me of a college bar haha. There's an H-Mart around the corner if you want to buy snacks if you get hungry in line. I'm guilty of buying a pack of kimbap while waiting haha. My friends and I had a great time here and then we went on our merry way to the event! read more

212 East - Kimchi fried rice and fries - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I was so excited to try this place out, but the experience was so terrible, I truly would never go back again. Just because it's a strong and cheap drink doesn't mean you should put up with ridiculous service First, you wait outside for an hour and a half in the cold. Whatever, but after the "it'll be 45 minutes" doubled, can't say I was too happy We go in, after 15 minutes someone finally decided to address us and we order drinks. I got the cosmopolitan first, and no less than 30 seconds later a server CRASHES into me, he falls and almost knocks me out of the seat. I get a cold "sorry" and he runs away, half my cosmo on the table. Left to clean up the mess and half a drink gone, we waited another HOUR before our next round of drinks because there truly is no one there to serve you. We asked for waters, never got them. Ordered fries and dumplings, only got the fries. And then, 2 rounds of drinks in when we should been 3/4, they bring us the check. 4 hours wasted and not even a slight buzz. It's not worth the cheap drinks, or the terrible service. read more

212 East - Cosmos - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Strong and cheap drinks. Not necessarily good but their drinks were extremely cost effective and get the job done. A fun pregame spot with a group of people, definitely the cheapest alcohol prices I've witnessed in the city. There's a line to get in on weekend nights but it moves quick as they have a 1 hr limit per table. Didn't try the food. read more

212 East - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York