Japanese kissaten cafe by day, jazz sake bar by night. Fluffy pancakes, omurice, & siphon coffee to sake & live jazz.
Hi-Collar offers a unique dual concept, transforming from a serene Japanese kissaten cafe by day to a lively sake and whiskey bar with live jazz by night. By day, indulge in their meticulously prepared siphon pour-over coffee and delightful Japanese-style brunch fare like fluffy pancakes and omu rice. As evening sets in, the ambiance shifts, offering a curated selection of sake and rare whiskies, perfect for a relaxed night out.
Hi-Collar is celebrated for its Japanese brunch offerings, particularly its fluffy pancakes (distinct from souffle pancakes) and omurice. The cafe also boasts an impressive coffee program, with siphon pour-over and Kyoto-style iced coffee being highlights. While some dishes like the egg salad sando and a milk bread dessert are praised, there's a note that the dinner menu might not be as renowned. Ochazuke and mentaiko udon have also been mentioned.
"Customers highly recommend the fluffy Japanese-style pancakes (not souffle), omu rice, egg salad sando, and the matcha affogato. The siphon pour-over coffee and Kyoto-style iced coffee are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the unique dual concept and specific food items like pancakes and omurice, as well as the coffee program. Some feedback indicates a desire for specific items like strawberry sando, and a note that the dinner program might not be its strongest suit.
Important Note
One user noted that the chicken sandwich was removed from the menu. Another comment suggested that the dinner program might not be the restaurant's strongest focus, as it transitions more into a bar at night.
"The original poster tried Hi Collar and found their Japanese pancakes to be dry. They prefer a softer, creamier texture."
Negative"The commenter expresses interest in trying Kyoto-style iced coffee after seeing it mentioned in relation to Hi Collar."
Positive"The commenter mentions Hi Collar in the East Village, suggesting they offer 'Kyoto Style Iced Coffee' or a similar option which they categorize under hand-brew methods."
Positive"This user inquired if Hi collar still has Japanese Strawberry Sando's, as they are not seeing it on the current menu."
Negative"This user suggested that Hi collar once had Japanese Strawberry Sando's."
Positive"Hi-Collar is a Japanese restaurant that operates as a Kisaten (Japanese cafe) during lunch hours, famous for its Siphon Pour over and Kyoto Iced Coffee. It's noted that coffee is only served during daytime hours."
Positive"Hi-Collar was recommended for omurice."
Positive"Hi-Collar was recommended as a good mid-range Japanese restaurant."
Positive"Hi-Collar in the East Village is described as a Japanese Kissaten known for excellent siphon pour-over coffee, good brunch (especially pancakes and omu rice), and transforming into a sake and whiskey jazz bar at night with izakaya fare."
Positive"Hi-Collar is listed as a recommendation, categorized as Yoshoku/Izakaya."
Positive"Hi Collar is described as a coffee shop by day and sake/cocktail bar at night with a dinner program and reasonable prices. It's part of the TIC restaurant group in the East Village and is located near Sakebar Decibel."
Positive"Following up on a previous suggestion, Hi Collar is confirmed as a viable option, with the caveat that another option might be preferred if time limits were not a factor."
Positive"Hi Collar is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Hi Collar is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Hi-Collar features a Japanese sweet potato dish on their dessert menu, which the commenter describes as "the most delicious caramelized sweet potato with sweet cream.""
Positive"The user recommended the hot cakes at Hi-Collar but was unsure if they offered chocolate chips."
Positive"Hi-Collar is listed as a potential restaurant that serves Yoshoku cuisine, which is a Japanese take on Western foods."
Neutral"The user found the description of Hi Collar's 'Kisaten' vibe during the day to be appealing for a quiet experience, and noted that they also host live jazz at night, seeing it as a potential alternative to Decibel."
Positive"Hi Collar is recommended as part of the TIC restaurant group. It operates as a Japanese cafe (kisaten) during the day and transforms into a sake bar at night with a more substantial food menu than Decibel. It occasionally hosts jazz nights and is good for conversation, unlike Decibel, the expectation isn't necessarily buying whole bottles of sake."
Positive"Hi-Collar in the East Village is recommended for sake and has a nice ambiance."
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