Speakeasy vibes & elevated Japanese comfort food; amazing cocktails & unique ramen like wagyu bone marrow or uni + salmon caviar. Don't miss the truffle egg salad sandwich or karaage!
NR is an intimate Japanese cocktail bar on the Upper East Side, offering a unique speakeasy experience. Conceptualized by a former Angel's Share and ROKC bartender, it elevates Japanese comfort food with a menu crafted by an experienced chef. The ambiance, inspired by Meiji-era port towns, features jazz music and vintage glassware, creating a nostalgic and sophisticated atmosphere.
The food at NR is a refined take on Japanese comfort food, with standout dishes including soupless ramen like the Wagyu + Bone Marrow or Sea Urchin + Salmon Caviar versions. Other highly recommended items are the Truffle Egg Salad Sandwich, Karaage Fried Chicken with Matcha Salt, Wagyu Tartare, and Tender Pork Buns. The cocktails are consistently praised as creative and well-executed.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Wagyu + Bone Marrow Ramen, Uni + Salmon Caviar Ramen, Truffle Egg Salad Sandwich, Karaage Fried Chicken, Wagyu Tartare, and Tender Pork Buns. The cocktails are also a major draw."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its unique Japanese comfort food and exceptional cocktails, with many recommending specific dishes.
Important Note
One user noted that while NR has limited varieties of ramen, it was still recommended. Another commenter questioned if the restaurant is truly 'hidden' as it doesn't appear to be, although another user clarified it has a discreet feel.
"This user recommended NR Japanese bistro, noting it has amazing cocktails and that the dry ramen is a must-try. They also mentioned that reservations can be made."
Positive"This user suggested NR Japanese Bistro, highlighting their dry ramen and cocktails as particularly good."
Positive"The commenter clarifies that NR has a discreet or speakeasy feel to its location."
Positive"The commenter questions if NR is truly 'hidden', as it doesn't appear to be."
Neutral"NR on the Upper East Side is recommended as a great restaurant."
Positive"In a reply about NR, this user praised the restaurant's great cocktails and their deviled eggs appetizer."
Positive"This user mentioned NR, noting that while it has limited varieties, it was recommended."
Neutral"This user simply recommended NR."
Positive"The commenter states that ROKC was the best and its sister restaurant, NR, is still open."
Positive"NR Ramen is recommended if the visit occurs on a weekend."
Positive"NR is mentioned as a restaurant that was not too busy when the commenter visited."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"The original poster found NR's Hokkaido-style soup curry to be good, but not exceptional."
Neutral"NR Soup Curry allows customers to choose their spice level from 1 to 200, indicating an extremely high potential for heat."
Neutral"The user declares that "NR Wagyu mazemen is all you need," indicating extremely high praise for the dish."
Positive"NR is confirmed to offer brothless ramen."
Neutral"NR, located in the Upper East Side (UES), is mentioned for offering brothless ramen and has "amazing" cocktails."
Positive"The user suggests NR Ramen for affordable food with great cocktails and an upscale vibe."
Positive"Confirms NR is a Japanese restaurant with amazing cocktails, located on 75th & 1st, and provides their website."
Positive"Recommends the uni and ikura brothless ramen at NR, a Japanese restaurant."
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