A Japanese kissaten by day, sake bar by night. Savor fluffy pancakes, omurice, & exceptional siphon coffee.
This Japanese cafe offers a unique fusion experience, operating as a kissaten by day and a sake bar by night. Known for its exceptional coffee program, including siphon pour over and Kyoto-style iced coffee, it also boasts highly-praised fluffy Japanese-style pancakes and comforting omurice. While some may miss souffle pancakes, the quality of their offerings, from savory dishes to sweet treats like the egg salad sando, has earned them a devoted following.
This Japanese cafe offers a diverse menu that includes well-regarded fluffy pancakes (though not the souffle variety), omurice, and various sandos, notably the egg salad sando. They are also recognized for their excellent coffee, including siphon pour over and Kyoto-style iced coffee. While some patrons may prefer souffle pancakes, the overall consensus highlights the quality and unique offerings.
"Customers highly recommend the fluffy Japanese-style pancakes, particularly the matcha pancakes, and the egg salad sando. The omurice and matcha affogato are also highlighted as excellent choices."
Customers highly praise the Japanese-style pancakes, with the egg salad sando being described as a 'religious experience.' The coffee program, especially the siphon pour over, also receives significant acclaim.
Important Note
While known for its fluffy Japanese-style pancakes, it does not serve true soufflé pancakes. One comment mentioned the restaurant used to be very small before renovations.
"Hi Collar operates as a full kissaten during the day with a great coffee program, including Siphon Pour over, and transforms into a sake/whiskey bar at night. They take quality black coffee seriously."
Positive"Hi Collar was mentioned because they imported Japanese toilets, a feature also found in other Japanese restaurants, but Hi Collar came to mind immediately."
Positive"This place offers Japanese Pancakes that are not quite souffle but are popular for brunch. They also have a good coffee program."
Positive"Recommended Hi Collar for brunch, highlighting its omurice, fluffy pancakes, and siphon pour over as well-regarded options. It's described as a Japanese kissaten by day and sake bar at night."
Positive"This user suggested Hi-Collar as a cafe or brunch spot."
Positive"This user agreed with the recommendation for Hi-Collar, indicating it was also their thought for a good pancake spot."
Neutral"This user suggested Hi-Collar as a less conventional but good pancake spot for the original poster's birthday in NYC."
Neutral"Hi-Collar is suggested for those interested in Japanese-style brunch."
Positive"Hi Collar, a Japanese brunch cafe, was recommended for its unique siphon pour over coffee, suggesting it as part of a coffee crawl."
Positive"Seconding Hi-Collar, the commenter enjoys their matcha pancake, although they would prefer a soufflé pancake."
Positive"Mentions Hi-Collar as an option for pancakes."
Positive"This Japanese cafe is known for its thicker, fluffier Japanese-style pancakes (not soufflé) and a unique coffee program. These are typically lunch/brunch items."
Positive"The user expressed interest in trying Hi Collar after reading about it, specifically mentioning they had good coffee experiences in Japan and are keen to try this place."
Positive"Hi Collar was mentioned as a kissaten by day and sake bar by night with a good food program, known for siphon pour over and Kyoto style iced coffee."
Positive"Hi-collar does not serve actual soufflé pancakes; their matcha pancakes are tasty but not the soufflé variety. Flippers in Soho is suggested as an alternative for soufflé pancakes."
Negative"Hi-Collar's matcha affogato is highly praised, with the commenter stating it 'hits different'."
Positive"The commenter recalls Hi-collar before its renovation (around 2019) being so small it could barely fit 10 people inside."
Neutral"Hi-Collar is a Japanese restaurant that serves coffee during the day and is known for syphon pour over coffee, fluffy pancakes, and omu rice. Laptop use might be permitted on weekdays."
Positive"Hi-Collar in Manhattan is mentioned as a place that serves similar indulgent desserts with fruits and ice cream."
Positive"Hi-Collar offers honey toast similar to the described dish, but it comes with granola instead of fruits."
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