My sister and I came on a Sunday evening after watching a show. We made reservations ahead of time which is highly recommended especially if you don't arrive at opening. They have a happy hour during their opening hour for limited wine and cocktail options. The restaurant has sit down tables on the left and bar table seating on the right and some special private rooms in the back. We opted for the bar table because we like high stools and were planning on just getting drinks. Upon seating, we were provided the happy hour and regular menu and were asked if we wanted sparkling, still, or tap water. After reviewing the menus, we decided to try one of the specialty cocktails instead of something on the happy hour menu since they were more unique. However, we could not decide which to get as there was a huge variety! Luckily, the bar tender came to help! We told him what kind of cocktails and flavors we normally liked and he provided his recommendations and explanations on each type of drinks. I got the Bee-Bop which is one of their top drinks that won an award. It consists of brown butter washed barr hill, lemon, grapefruit, honey caramel tuile, and egg white. It's a very unique flavor and considered one of the lighter cocktails. My sister got the Princess Mononoke which consists of siete misterios, derrumbez, ancho pepper kabosu, agave, yuzu kosho, and shichimi rim. It spicy and reminds me of a margarita. Of course, after getting our drinks we realized we actually need some snacks. The bar tender highly recommended the Radagon Chips. It came pretty quickly and it was devoured even quicker. We had to another another one. It's basically sliced lotus root sprinkled with the house curry salt. My sister and I were a bit hungry so we decided to try one of their larger bites. I was stuck between the carpacio and croquette and my sister chose the croquette. The Kani Cream Croquette comes with 2 pieces and is absolutely delicious. It's filled with snow crab, mushroom cream and a tartar sauce dipping. Absolutely melts in your mouth. Then, the bartender recommended another bite which is the Wagyu Toast. It's Tokachi beef with house made tonkatsu sauce, shiso, parmigiano-reggiano, and milk bread. It comes with 2 pieces and it's sooo good. Will definitely be back to try more light bites and drinks. And amazing service!! FYI - There are two unisex restrooms in the back for customers. read more

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Food was fine but service was honestly weird. My friend ordered a rose and they brought her sparkling rose in a champagne flute. She again asked for rose then they brought her rose in a champagne flute not a wine glass. They don't give you any servingware with dishes made to share and they don't ever swap your plates out. Difficult to flag down a server for anything and they don't check on you regularly. Food was OK but not out of this world which is what I would expect for how overall strange the dining experience was. Also very unimpressed with the drink menu. Do not recommend this place. read more

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Came here for the omurice for the presentation but fell in love with their other menu items!! This place lived up to its hype, everything was so good! The croquettes were the BEST croquettes I've ever had Here is the break down for the items we've had: 1. Croquettes 10/10- SUPER flavorful, and soft, nothing quite like this , not even in Spain 2. Duck roast 8/10: very juicy and tender, but a bit too much on the sauce that makes it too salty; however it tastes great if you wipe off some of the sauce 3. otsumami toast- 8/10: everyone loved this, and couldn't stop thinking about it. Left them wanting more 4. Katsu sando: 8/10 you get very generous amount of the katsu with minimal bread 5. omurice 7/10: came here for the presentation, since this is one of the only places in nyc that I know that does it like how they do n Japan, but it's lacking a bit in the flavor department Service: our server is very attentive and very nice! Overall very satisfied with our dining experience :) read more

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My husband and I really enjoyed this bar! It has a beautiful Japanese-inspired vibe, and the waitstaff were super attentive. What I especially loved was their mocktail selection -- I don't drink, so I'm always on the lookout for places that take mocktails seriously, not just the basic juice mixes. Every drink we had was perfectly balanced and full of flavor. They really nailed it! read more

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Went here for dinner after a day shopping in SoHo. Came in around 8:30PM, party of 2 seated immediately. Bar Moga has a very intimate and jazz bar-y vibe with dim lighting and a beautiful bar stocked with a bunch of different Japanese whiskeys. Our server was very accommodating but the food took a little more time than normal to come out. We ordered two drinks: the Bee-bop ($21) and the Fly Me To The Moon ($23). These drinks were very very good. Unique flavor combinations while still being balanced. The two dishes we got were the Omurice and the Katsu Sando; my favorite was the Omurice. Overall, good food and good drinks with a dim-lit atmosphere perfect for date night! read more

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I loved the vibe of the bar! Very retro Japanese and the drinks are tasty. All were around $20. Noise level was low enough to have conversation, which makes for a great cozy atmosphere for a girls night or a date. read more

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Bar Moga was aptly described to me as a great cocktail bar that also happens to have pretty good food. Half the space is dedicated to their bar so seating is limited and reservations recommended. On the night we went, it seemed to be a popular date spot but also a good spot for small groups of 4 or less. The service was friendly and attentive. One of our party was a vegetarian, and there were enough things on the menu to choose from. He described the vegetarian ramen as one of the best he's had. I had a sip of the broth and it was truly flavorful and outstanding. I would totally get it for the flavor profile and noodles alone. We also got the potato salad, garlic omurice, katsu sandos, and shaved ice dessert. Aside from the rice being a little on the hard side, everything was just outstanding. I'd get everything again when I come back but then want to try everything else on the menu which means I just need to come with a bigger appetite. read more

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I went to this pricey but pretty tasty place a while ago as per many of my recent reviews. Bar Moga has some of the dishes you'd associate with Western Japanese/Yoshoku spots but the prices are notably higher and they have more unique options. The prices go along with their very interesting drink menu consisting of some very fancy Japanese whiskey flights, unique cocktails, and some seasonal cocktails. Otherwise the food is expensive and good in some cases and overpriced but tasty in other cases. The atmosphere is nice and the restaurant feels for lack of a better term classy. To drink, I had the Dress Up For the Night for $19 made with Nikka coffee gin, lime, Sorate matcha superior, white cacao, pink peppercorn, and tonic. I believe they might have used Kettl matcha back then as Sorate wasn't open yet but I'm not sure. Anyway, this was a tasty drink with a bit of sweetness in the front likely from the cacao and gin, some bitterness and earthiness presumably from the matcha, and it ended with a slight bite from the pink peppercorn. Nice mix of complex flavors and certainly worth it for $19 and I would recommend it. We had a bunch of appetizers to begin with. Cheapest but still tasty was the Kani Cream Croquette which comes with two pieces for $14 with snow crab, mushroom, and tartar sauce. The croquette had a lighter batter than most which I didn't mind as I could taste more easily the crab and mushroom but it did make it more dainty. The tartar sauce is almost not needed as the batter was light but still appreciated and otherwise there was a lemon and some greens. I would recommend this. The other cheaper appetizer was the Uni Arancini also with two pieces for $16 with snow crab, bechamel, cremini mushroom, saffron rice, uni mayo, smoked gouda, and tomato sauce. Said arancini were tiny but packed with uni. However, the flavor was lost a bit due to the other rich flavors from the sauces and other accompaniments. For the price point, it's good, but I preferred the croquettes. We also had the Hamachi Carpaccio for $26 with yellowtail, uni, garlic confit, yuzu vinaigrette, and truffle. The yellowtail was good quality with the uni flavor being much lighter while the vinaigrette had a subtle sourness. The garlic confit was unnecessary however and the truffle was basically not noticeable and was likely just to increase the price point. This was good but overly thought out and I probably would not get it again based on flavor and price. The Omu Rice for $26 with an omelette, chicken rice, and veal based demi-glace sauce was different but tasty. The demiglace, which is my preference over the other sauce which tends to be ketchup or something similar, had a stronger black pepper flavor then I'm used to but it worked and it was nice and rich with a little bit of subtle sweetness but not too much. The egg texture was also excellent and better than most spots I've been to. I would say the weakest part was the rice itself where I really couldn't taste the chicken nor was there that much of it and it was a bit bland with a very light garlic flavor. This was still tasty with faults but I would recommend it. The Katsu Sando for $26 with sakura pork, hatcho miso sauce, lime karashi mayo, and Japanese milk bread was good. It was cut into three thick pieces with pretty tender pork and a mix of sweet and sour sauces likely used to mimic the more common tonkatsu and kewpie sauce combo found on said sandwich/sando. For the price point, I prefer the katsu sando at J's Kitchen in the East Village as the pork is actually better there and you get a much bigger sandwich but it was good. The Kogashi Duck Roast for $32 with double cooked duck, Brussel sprouts, and double charred soy sauce was tasty. The duck was tender though it could have been a bit crispier and the Brussel sprouts were nicely roasted with a bit of char for added flavor. The sauce was rich and tasty though perhaps tad salty and I can imagine others finding it a bit too salty. The last dish was the Gyutan Curry for $48 with a 78 house blend spice curry sauce and simmered beef tongue. This was easily the biggest of the dishes and easily the most expensive Japanese curry I've ever had but for a group, it's probably worth it. I could name probably only a handful of the spices that were used and a couple of us tried guessing a bunch of the spices that were in there while we were eating this. The beef tongue was very tender and the rice and vegetables helped soak up the very rich and complex sauce. I kind of wish there was an option to top the Omu Rice with this sauce instead for a few bucks more as a fancy take on curry rice. The food here is good but there's probably a bit too many faults for me to give it 4 stars. There were too many dishes that were just fine and the fact that my favorite dish was $48 and it would be barely enough to fill up one person doesn't help much. 3.3 (would be a 4.2 for drinks alone.) read more

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We stopped by here for some drinks with friends on a Monday night. It's got a dive bar feel from the dark wood, but with a Japanese flair from their cocktails to food. We had a few cocktails between our group with The Moga ($19), New York Henge ($23), Fly Me To The Moon ($23), and Sailor's Song Mule ($20). The moga is a twist on an Old Fashioned while the NY Henge was a mix of that and a light, fruity flavor. The sailor cocktail was recommended when I asked for something with ginger, which was good. Overall, nothing that really stood out to me, but solid drinks. Unfortunately, we weren't able to try their food since their kitchen closes at 9:45pm. read more

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Amazing Japanese bar and restaurant. The food and drinks were so good! I had the me diary cocktail. I didn't get much earl grey but I did enjoy it. Two of our group had mock tails and enjoyed them. For food we had the croquette, Wagyu toast, potato salad, omu rice, duck, and katsu sando. I didn't have any of the croquette or katsu sando. Apparently those were hot, fresh, and really good. The potato salad was yummy but nothing to rave about. The omu rice was really impressive and tasted so good. This was my favorite. The Wagyu toast was tiny but I love the flavors. The shiso went really well with the beef and added some spice. The duck sauce was delicious but the duck was chewy and the fat wasn't rendered properly. The Brussel sprouts were delicious. For dessert we had all three. The panna cotta was the best panna cotta I've had. The texture was incredible and the dessert wasn't too sweet. The pudding with yamazaki 12 was boozy and so good. It was a creative dessert I would definitely order again. The tiramisu hojicha shaved ice was a beautiful texture and not too sweet. All this food was enough for four people. The service was quick and friendly and the restaurant wasn't too loud. I loved the decor as well. Would highly recommend! read more

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I went to Bar Moga on a date and we both ordered two cocktails. It was a busy Wednesday night. I saw couples on dates and I saw friends hanging out. The atmosphere was incredible. The service at Bar Moga was fantastic. The waiter noticed my purse on the ground and he picked it up and placed it on the empty chair next to me. I would definitely want to come back to Bar Moga and try more of their Japanese comfort dishes. 10/10 sophisticated bar recommendation Food: We ordered the Hamachi Carpaccio and the golden Uni Pan. read more

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I came here for drinks and was so happy! We didn't have a reservation so I didn't expect to get in on a Saturday night but we somehow managed to get two bar seats! The bar tender was incredible - he was attentive and provided recommendations on drinks to get. The cocktails are very unique! There are a ton of ingredients that I really don't know what they mean, but all very good! The ambience is amazing for a date night! I want to come back to try the food read more

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It was our first time in New York and we were recommended by a friend to come to Bar Moga. We had dinner prior down the street and stopped by for a few drinks. We walked in without a reservation and sat at the bar. It had a nice jazzy loungey feel to it. It was so cozy and everyone was so friendly. We both ordered two drinks (I got the Bee-Bop and I can't remember the second one). Since all the drinks were delicious, we decided to get dessert too! We got the pudding dessert with the bourbon caramel sauce. It was to die for. After every bite I couldn't help but ask my partner "How is this SO good?!" Our friends who recommended the place came here for the Omu Rice. And it seemed popular because we kept seeing it come out of the kitchen. Right then and there we made dinner reservations for the next night. Mikki (I'm so sorry if I spelled your name wrong) was so friendly and attentive. She took her time to make conversation with us which was so nice. We felt like we made a new friend! Bar Moga is definitely going to be our go to when we come back to NY. read more

Their omurice was perfectly executed with the most velvety eggs. Rice a bit on the dry side. The Katsu sando was a bit tendon-y and I wish they trimmed it a bit more, but the mustardy sauce was a great balance to the porky flavor. Really great ambiance and seems to be a very popular date spot! Service also excellent. read more

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Review is for drinks only. Stopped by for a couple of drinks. Ordered the New York Henge as my first drink. I initially thought it was going to hit closer to an old fashioned but it was quite light and refreshing. The smell of bourbon was strong but the taste was lighter as it had lemon and green apple. I also ordered The Moga, which is their take on an old fashioned. I thought this was also a little lighter on the old fashioned side. The presentation of the drinks were very detailed and somewhat special depending on the drink. Service was quick but we felt a bit rushed at times. Kind of felt like the waiters were rushing us out. read more

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This was a great option for dinner and drinks. I tried the vegetable ramen and garlic omurice. The ramen was definitely like nothing else I've had before - a creamy broth, strong notes of black pepper and parmesan, and textural contrast between the soft noodles and crispy vegetables on top. It was a really cool fusion between Japanese and Italian flavors. The omurice was also great. The egg was pillowy, and the rice underneath had nice scallion and garlic flavor, with some pleasant smokiness. The house made ketchup on top added a little bit of tartness that the dish needed. I also had the fly me to the moon to drink. It was a subtle accompaniment to the rest of the dishes, with notes of tea, herbs, and spices, all milk-clarified. This was an expensive meal at about $72 per person after tax and tip, but well worth it for the creative dishes and drinks. read more

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Bar Moga is a divey and nostalgic Japanese restaurant/cocktail bar in Greenwich Village. We came here for the signature omurice, but I was more impressed by the mocktail. My friend described this spot giving Haruki Murakami novel vibes, which I totally agreed. If you are looking for a place for a romantic date night, Bar Moga will surely impress your date. ＊Potato Salad It is more like a one-person serving with the small portion. The potato salad was blended with mashed potato, carrots and onions. The mustard dressing has a sweet honey taste. We liked the crispy lotus garnished on top. ＊Gokden Uni Pan A tiny and delicate piece of uni shokupan, topped with hokkaido uni. Not a big fan of uni, but this was not fishy at all. Very buttery and creamy. ＊Omu Rice** We opted for the classic chicken omurice with chicken. Our server cut open the omelette for us, and gently pour the hot demi-glaze sauce over the egg. The omelette was cooked to perfection -- runny, fluffy and soft. So delectable with the tasty fried rice and veal sauce. ＊Amber Sky (zero proof cocktail)** Flavor notes: Lyre's Italian spritz, orange, grapefruit, lemon, rose, honey and aquafaba. As a non-alcoholic girlie, I've tried quite many mocktails. This is by far the most satisfying one I've ever had. The rosy flavor shines, and I liked the fruity combo of orange and grapefruit. It was nicely crafted with a foamy texture. ***Get mentally prepared their food portion is VERY SMALL for the steep price you're paying. read more

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Came here on a date on a weekday. He made a reservation for us a few days ahead of time. It was pretty busy when we arrived despite it being a weekday but it cleared out while we dined. The place feels like a wealthy person's basement level bar/entertainment/living room space. There was a room in the back past the bar with a display fireplace on the back wall and no windows in the room. Though sadly none of the physical warmth to match the feeling of warmth the space evokes. They have signature and seasonal drinks that looked interesting. My date got a signature drink and I got a seasonal one. I mainly was interested in their food since I'd heard good things about it. We ordered the most popular items here based on what we heard and reviews we read. Food 4/5 Uni toast - the uni had a bit of a seafood taste and some bite to it. The bread they use seems to be toasted and slightly pressed. It was a little dense for the thickness of it and chewy- I love this kind of bread (I grew up eating it). It was the right thickness to go with the uni. 4.8/5 Katsu sando - my date and I sat here trying to figure out what the sauce was made of. It was so good! Our favorite of the night. The sandwich has a clean look with the edges trimmed and it is cut into 6 bite size sandwiches. the meat is a little fatty so some parts are chewy. I thought the bread was a little thin compared to how much meat there is. I struggled to get the right ratio of meat to bread in each bite. Would have been nice if the bread was a little thicker to balance out the meat. The flavor is great though. 4/5 Omurice - the egg unravels so easily once sliced through the middle. There's a strong black pepper taste to the rice, it's sharper than other places I've had omurice. My date said this is the best omurice he's had. I thought the flavor was a little strong and would have preferred a little more egg to balance it out. Dessert 5/5 Purin a la Mode - this was sooo good. This is a flan with a small scoop of ice cream on top. There's some alcohol in the sauce which you actually can taste. The bitterness of the alcohol complements the creaminess and sweetness of the flan. Lovely end to the meal! Drinks 3/5 Princess Mononoke - a little spicy. They put a decent amount of whole peppercorns in here! I accidentally bit one at the end of the drink and ruined the entire aftertaste for myself. 2.5/5 Bee-Bop - there was a waxy taste/feeling to the drink that made it a little unsavory. Kinda like it wasn't supposed to be in the drink lol. the presentation is wonderful though. We liked the visual of the edible decoration which actually also had a waxy feel to it. Overall, great food just as we expected. Drinks were okay. I love the ambiance of the space for drinks only- especially if I were sitting at the bar. But the drinks left much to be desired. Not sure if I'd give their drinks a second try. Staff was very pleasant and super polite, asking to remove items each time and pardoning their reach. Definitely make a reservation if you want to give this spot a try! read more

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TL:DR: good date or friend-catch up spot, drinks were yummy and had a Japanese inspired taste to some. The service was also good and friendly. read more

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Very yummy dishes with strong drinks. Loved the omurice, very soft and amazing homemade ketchup. Would love to try kakigori next time. Service was good too! A date and fun girls night vibe. read more

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Cute spot where we walked into on a weeknight! I sat at the bar and got a drink. It's cool cause the bar seating gives Japanese vibes but there's also other tables in the back with a more chill vibe. For food I tried the Katsu sando, Kani cream croquette, hamachi carpaccio (very goooood), and uni toast. Out of everything my favorite was definitely the carpaccio! Highly recommend! Katsu sando was a little on the dryer side for me and the drinks were okay! Still a good place to chat and enjoy some food! read more

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A bustling restaurant with good vibes and yummy food! Perfect spot to catch up with friends or go on a date. Ordered the katsu sando and omurice, both which I would eat again. I would recommend making a reservation prior to going! read more

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(Overall: C) - Bar Moga is an upscale Japanese-inspired bar with very intriguing alcoholic options, and a fair extended bar menu that can second as a meal. I've visited in the past and had some Japanese beer on tap that was quite nice, but unfortunately this time, the dish I ordered was not without flaws. Nevertheless, the bar has some pleasantly calm upscale vibes with reasonable service. (Duck Roast: D) - This dish would've benefitted from seasoning the duck with more salt, and the sauce with significantly less as it ended up drowning the brussels sprouts in saline. The duck and brussels are nicely cooked otherwise though; a crispy skin could help elevate the duck as well, as well as some color to make the dish pop given the $32 price point. -- Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: +1 C Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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The first 2 times I went here, I was seated at the bar and didn't realize there was a whole other section in the back with tables. While the tables were right next to each other, it didn't feel too tight. The service was quick. I was parched when I went in, and the servers got me with the ice cold water whenever I drained my cup. I tried the Kogashi Duck Roast which -- despite the small meat portion -- was flavorful. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked. I'm typically not a Brussels sprout fan -- I basically never eat them -- but the sauce was so good that I ate them. read more

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Small place with good vibes. Service was good, although not the most welcoming/warm. They seemed understaffed. Food was great, loved the lotus root chips (just trust me on this one) and duck prosciutto was thick and oh so divine!!! read more

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Just realizing I didn't do the review for this place the first time I came. Just lost track and missed it I guess. So I'll say visit #1 was 5/5 for the Black Manhattan cocktail, Omurice, Pork Katsu Sando and the Japan's Hidden Gems Sake (?) Flight. Service was great, food was delicious and the interior has the look of what I'd imagine an old school Japanese bar would look like. Now for the 5/2024 review: We ordered the omurice, a couple of duck (?) dishes to share and of course we got some drinks. I gotta say though the 2nd time around it just didn't hit the same. Was it just not as good as I remember, or was it a bad night? I'd almost give them a 3/5. I'm gonna average them out to a 4/5. read more

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Initially came in for the drinks but ended up LOVING Bar Moga for their delicious dishes! The perfect spot for drinks and snacks - or even dinner, we were perfectly satisfied with these three dishes. Plus, service was so much speedier than expected and we were done with our meals within an hour on a packed Saturday! 1) The Hamachi Carpaccio was so fresh and light - the salad is lightly dressed and perfectly herbaceous to cut through the fattiness of the meat and the truffle shavings were not too overwhelming. 2) You HAVE TO get the Omurice - the buttery fragrance and flavor in the fried rice and softly runny egg is perfection. 3) AND the Katsu Sando - perfectly succulent and juicy with the nice barbecue and mustardy tang in the sauce, all stacked between two crispy and thin bread slices. read more

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Was directed to come here for a biz meeting and so happy they suggested this place. This Japanese inspired spot is so awesome, I'm almost afraid to write about it and let people in on the secret. BUT I definitely need to show some love as this place is pure fire. I don't hang out in the village as much as I use too. I feel like this is a part of Manhattan that hasn't changed much in recent years. It still feels cozy to me. And Bar Moga fits right in. The staff was dressed to the nines and super nice. They were all knowledgeable about the menu, and you know that scores huge points in my book. We ordered a few little plates for the table. The duck prosciutto was TO DIE FOR. The Kogashi Duck Roast was insanely delicious with the Brussel sprouts crisped to perfection. For a cocktail, I had the Me Diary. Don't asked me what's in it. All I saw on the menu was "earl grey infused" and I was sold. It did not disappoint. What an awesome spot that is bookmarked for future meetings. read more

With a warm and cute ambience, Bar Moga serves classic Japanese diner foods with interesting (and strong) cocktails. We came on a Sunday and it was super easy making reservations a few hours beforehand. I definitely recommend doing so, since it filled up pretty quickly in the evening. We ordered: * Kani Cream Croquette - 9/10: for once, an establishment provides an actual good amount of sauce for the number of croquettes we had; the croquettes were super creamy and delicious * Omu Rice - 9/10: can't go wrong with a hearty dish of veal demi-glaze sauce with rice and eggs * Katsu Sando - 8/10: super juicy sandwich with a huge piece of meat - wished there was slightly more bread since taking one bite kind of moves the entire piece of meat awkwardly The drinks were all quite interesting, but be warned, they were on the stronger side. While the food was delicious, I kind of have to knock off one star for the price. For the amount of food you get, the price was a bit more on the expensive side, even in NYC. read more

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My friend recommended Bar Moga and it definitely did not disappoint. We sat one of the high tables, ordered a different cocktail each, and felt like we were in Japan instead of NYC. Service was A+ with friendly and polite servers. Fly Me to the Moon (5/5): Ordered the most expensive cocktail at $23 to see what a cocktail with soba tea, miso, egg white, and milk tasted like. It was too weird that I had to try it. The cocktail came in a traditional Japanese teacup, which was super cute. I was pleasantly surprised how good it turned out to be. I also heard my friends commenting on how much they liked The Moga and Princess Mononoke. read more

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Don't sleep on this place and don't let the word bar fool you because they actually have really good food!! Our party of 3 walked in around 8pm on a Friday night and was able to get a table in the back immediately. My husband is someone who loves reading menus so he had an inking the food was going to be good and while I hate to say it... he was right and the food was off the charts! Everything is bite sized and you're actually able to put in half orders so we did 1.5 orders for items that only came in pairs. Worked out very well. Food was so delectable.. didn't know what to expect but sure didn't disappoint. Everything just had enough flavours and melts in your mouth... I'm salivating thinking about the wagyu toast. So good.. will def go back! I would try and make a resy next time because they were pretty busy! read more

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Jaeki Cho of Righteous Eats led me here because he said this place has the best katsu sando he's ever had. The katsu sando was moist, sophisticated, and flavorful. Not overfilling. It's a panko crusted pork cutlet glazed with a house made miso sauce. No sides come with this dish, which I think is appropriate, but some people care about sides. Just keep in mind, this isn't a French fry kind of place. Bar Moga specializes in Japanese comfort food. Omurice/omu rice seems to be their most popular dish--an omelette, chicken rice, and Demi glacé sauce. They also have duck dishes, vegetable ramen. I'm bummed I missed out on their potato salad, made with pork Berkshire sausage and whole grain mustard--it looks wicked delish! They also had a very pricey Tokachi steak with veggies and that sexy potato salad. It's 140 dollars, but I really wanna try it next time! I had a few cocktails. They use a lot of Japanese spirits, but have a large arsenal of liquor and wine. Their list is impressive. Their ingredients are varied and complex. I usually list the ingredients of each cocktail in my reviews, but these were so complex you'd be better off to peruse the menu yourself. But these cocktails are sophisticated and can meet anyone's mood or taste. Service was attentive and helpful at helping me choose drinks. The inside is dimly lit and sleek, but a little crowded for me, so I sat outside. Their outside dining is very nice, not thrown together like some outdoor spots. Tables and chairs are clean and comfortable and perfect on a breezy evening. You don't sacrifice service for sitting outside. I'm not a huge fan of Japanese food, but this is a great spot that convinced me there are some great things on the Japanese menu. I'll definitely return. read more

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I just had the best shaved ice I've ever had in the city. It was so incredibly milky and delicious and not overly sweet at all. It was sooo good!!!! read more

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Place was good. Got the hamachi carpaccio and it was so good I even ordered a second. The one problem is it's very expensive. Cocktails are good but not worth $23, they should be charging the average like $17-18 read more

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The food is good and we just waitedfor 15mins on Friday night and got a table Umo rice is gooood，love the taste! cocktail is hmmm but looks good read more

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If my wallet allowed me to eat at Bar Moga every single weekend I would! We loved the vibe of this cozy and intimate speakeasy style Japanese bar. We had a reservation for 6:30 on a Sunday, however we arrived earlier at around 6:15 and they promptly sat us. It was happy hour when we arrived so my friend took advantage of that for drinks to order a high ball and a gin and tonic. Their drinks are SO GOOD. I have never tasted something so smooth before. Now for the food! We were craving yoshoku style food (western style Japanese food) and Bar Moga did not disappoint! I can understand however that if this type of food isn't your vibe, you may feel unsure about what the hype is about. That being said, Bar Moga's katsu sando and omurice have set the standard for me! Their katsu sando pork was moist, cut into the perfect size with the lovely crunch of bread. The omurice is sliced open for you at the table and is such a lovely feast for the eyes - and it tastes better than it looks! We also had the hamachi carpaccio, golden uni pan, gyutan curry, and earl grey panna cotta. I highly doubt others will get as much food as we did, because other tables ordered drinks and 2-3 dishes, while we had ordered 6 however we wanted to indulge and that we did! For six dishes and two drinks the total was $250. Yes that is a lot for eating and drinking at a place like this however keep in mind we didn't order the typical amount of food! read more

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Their Zero-proof cocktails are amazing and so are the uni dishes. The service was great as well but 3 star rating is due to (1) The Omu-Rice was essentially eggs with tomato sauce. I was expecting more teriyaki based sauce and the overall dish felt very bland. (2) The overall portion of the dishes were really teeny tiny for the price. I wish it was portioned more appropriately. (3) We had a limit of 2 hrs on the table, which is a bit inconvenient when on a dinner with friends and chatting and then having to relocate in the middle of it. Other than that, it was a great experience and would return. read more

Bar Moga - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

If you're here for omurice you're in the right spot. Perfect cut, silky egg texture, great flavors. We got the katsu sando (good, but salty) and the hamachi (refreshing) which were both good. The only thing I didn't like was the hojicha + tiramisu Kakigori dessert. That flavor combo gives a whiskey flavor that I personally didn't like but which whiskey lovers might. read more

Finally got to check this place out and no wonder it's so popular! They have fantastic cocktails that are very tasty but beware... they're actually quite strong. We got their 2 most popular dishes: the katsu sando and omurice. Definitely recommend trying both. read more

Bar Moga - Cocktail Bars Near Me - New York, New York

First off, the prices are STEEP. But quality and taste were worthy. Cocktails were nicely crafted. Pretty and yummy and not skimping on the alc. Again, prices are steep. But their ice cubes were nicely shaped LOL Hamachi carpaccio - refreshing and different though the uni was a little off (they didn't taste as good as the ones on the toast) Otsumami toast - laughing at $11 per piece that each of us had half a piece. But it was amazing, I can devour 10 of those in one seating. Kani croquette - get it, you won't be disappointed. Can't say the same about the side salad it came with though. Katsu sando (no pic) - absolutely get it. The pork was cooked right. From texture to flavor, chef kiss. Omu rice - only my second time but this was way better than the first time at another well known Japanese spot in lower Manhattan... egg was fluffy, rice was nicely flavored and Demi glaze was a nice balance between sweet and savory (was skeptical at other reviews saying it was too sweet at first). Gyutan Curry - hubby said it was the best curry he ever had (assuming he meant the best Japanese curry?). 76 spice blend, we can't even name 15 on top of our heads, but the flavor was intricate, enough for 76 spices I guess. Beef was tender with nicely cooked potatoes with enough sauce on a bed of saffron rice. Oh and the Romanesco broccoli was a pretty touch. We will be back for sure! read more

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