Explore a Japanese izakaya w/ rare spirits & amazing cocktails. Known for tampopo-style omurice & great brunch vibes.
Step into a Japanese izakaya experience that transports you straight to Tokyo. Known for its expertly crafted cocktails and a unique selection of rare spirits, this spot offers a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere. While the food can be on the pricier side, the quality and unique offerings like tampopo-style omurice make it a worthwhile indulgence.
This Japanese izakaya is celebrated for its exceptional cocktail menu and unique spirit selection. Standout dishes include the highly recommended tampopo-style omurice. While generally praised for quality, some diners note that the food can be expensive.
"The tampopo-style omurice is frequently mentioned as a must-try dish, and the lemongrass sochu sour is highlighted as an amazing cocktail."
Customers rave about the expertly crafted cocktails and impressive spirit selection, though some find the food to be on the pricier side.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the food can be prohibitively expensive, and one comment specifically criticized the happy hour pricing for cocktails.
"The user generally finds food at Japanese bars to be great, listing Bar Moga as an example. They also mentioned other Japanese establishments like Bar Goto and Katana Kitten."
Positive"Bar Moga is recommended as a good Japanese restaurant in the West Village, and it's noted that it's typically less difficult to secure a reservation here."
Positive"This user believes GoGo Curry has reopened in Times Square and suggests Bar Moga as an alternative, noting their offerings of Japanese diner food like doria and omurice."
Neutral"Bar Moga is listed as a recommendation, though the commenter suggests it may not have truly modest prices but does offer good food and cocktails."
Neutral"Bar Moga is a Yoshoku restaurant known for its omurice and excellent cocktails."
Positive"Bar Moga is recommended for its great cocktail menu."
Positive"While Bar Moga offers the best drinks, the commenter notes that they can quickly become prohibitively expensive."
Neutral"Bar Moga is listed as one of several recommended Japanese Izakaya options."
Positive"The commenter recommends Bar Moga as a place to visit."
Positive"Criticized Bar Moga's happy hour for being overpriced, with cocktails like Nikka Coffee Grain for $25, which is comparable to Hi-Collar's regular price."
Negative"The user highly recommends Bar Moga for brunch, especially for those interested in a Japanese vibe. A follow-up confirms they have live music on weekends."
Positive"Bar Moga was suggested by the commenter as a restaurant option near the West Village/Soho area for a birthday dinner."
Neutral"Commenter calls Bar Moga their favorite spot for drinks and omurice, noting it requires a short subway ride and walk from FiDi."
Positive"Food is really good, but horribly expensive. Fantastic cocktails and a wonderful spirit selection."
Positive"No food deals, but many drink deals with interesting, rare spirits. The bartender is super knowledgeable. Lemongrass sochu sour was amazing. Food looks good, even if its pricey, with reasonable happy hour drinks."
Positive"Bar Moga is recommended as a good match for the OP's taste, despite being potentially 'extra'. It's noted as one of the few NYC spots serving tampopo-style omurice."
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