TLDR
Iconic, no-frills East Village izakaya serving up reliable yakitori and late-night eats in a stripped-down, authentic setting.
Details
Located on St. Mark's Place, this legendary spot is a staple for those seeking an authentic, no-frills Japanese izakaya experience in Manhattan [1], [3]. While long-time regulars have fond memories of the venue [9], recent visitor experiences regarding food quality have been notably polarized [10], [11]. It remains a recognized destination for late-night dining and casual social gatherings [16].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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From post: Any Spot Recommendations In Manhattan For A Group
"Suggested as an option in the East Village."
PositiveFrom post: Is There Anything That Compares To The Creamy
"This user mentions having loved the salmon cream yakisoba at Oh Taisho in the past, though they are unsure if it still holds up. They suggest looking for similar 'cream' noodle dishes at other izakayas."
PositiveFrom post: What Is Your Most Frequented Restaurant
"Taisho is recommended for its late-night Japanese food with a diverse menu."
PositiveFrom post: Best Kitchen View Restaurants In Nyc
"Yakitori Taisho is listed as a 'low brow' option for a kitchen view experience."
PositiveFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user recommended Yakitori O'Taisho in the East Village as a cheap, hole-in-the-wall izakaya with reasonable prices, large beer towers, and a non-pretentious atmosphere, contrasting it with other options."
PositiveFrom post: Japanese Bbq In Manhattan
"Recommended Yakitori Taisho on St. Mark's Place, describing it as one of NYC's original yakitori spots, though noting that grilling is not done at the table."
PositiveFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user found Yakitori Taisho to be nice, homely, and compact with no frills, providing a very Japan-like feel."
PositiveFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user stated Oh Taisho is amazing, having been going since college, but also mentioned Kenka is cooky but cool."
PositiveFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user described Oh Taisho as 'so nasty'."
NegativeFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user stated that Yakitori Taisho was solid."
PositiveFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user reported that while they used to go to Oh Taisho years ago, a recent visit found the quality to be very lacking, despite the price being okay."
NegativeFrom post: Simple And Casual Izakaya Yakitori Spot
"This user listed Oh Taisho as a recommended izakaya spot."
PositiveFrom post: Looking For Some Good Meat Skewer Places Yakitori
"Yakitori Taisho is described as the most casual option for skewers among the mentioned Japanese restaurants. While it used to be very affordable, the commenter notes that it is not as cheap anymore."
PositiveFrom post: Hole In The Wall Empty Ramen Spot
"O Taisho in the East Village is mentioned as an izakaya that typically serves a solid bowl of ramen, often accessible without a wait."
PositiveFrom post: Izakaya Recos In Manhattan
"Oh Taisho is praised for its good food and no-frills, business-like approach, with a stripped-down atmosphere."
PositiveFrom post: Izakaya Recos In Manhattan
"Oh Taisho was listed as a recommended izakaya in Manhattan."
NeutralFrom post: Missing Japan
"Oi Taisho is mentioned as a legendary Japanese restaurant, possibly rivaling Izakaya Nomad in terms of price/value."
PositiveFrom post: East Village Drinks And Dining
"Taisho is mentioned as a potential dining option."
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