Really cute! Despite COVID, they still maintained a cute set up and live music :)

Incredible AUTHENTIC real tasting Japanese food at a very affordable price. Plus you get to listen to some very cool Jazz while eating. Great place to visit, no doubt.

Favourite jazz bar in New York! Great music and ambience. Im glad they opened up again, pre-pandemic I used to go here all the time. Great drinks and the food is amazing too, I usually order the curry udon and hayashi rice. The only downside is without a reservation it can be hard to get a spot.

Great music... Great food... Greater company

Good happy hour spot! I had the brown sugar plum wine which I thought was decent and my friend had the Clever cocktail, which he didn’t like (“there’s too much going on”). But the ambience is spot on. There was live jazz music as the night went by and that was really nice!Also loved their curry croquettes. Would definitely come back for those! We ordered the cod roe spaghetti because we saw so many reviews, but I honestly don’t think that was worth it. It didn’t have any protein or veggies apart from some alfalfa sprouts. The omurice was decent and the yaki udon as well.

Great happy hour deals! Lots of beverage options. Cod roe spaghetti was amazing. Love the live jazz music!

The food was great! The service was spectacular as always, even outdoors! Bc of limitations, we only could stay for 2hrs, but we had our fill of AMAZING food and drink and enjoyed the outdoor jazz performance! Id recommend food, but honestly you cant go wrong!

Food was delicious and the music was great! They really made the outdoor dining experience with live music work amazingly. Japanese curry was delicious and the staff was very nice.

Small place music was too loud to even talk while they played. Food was bomb and drinks strong. Prefect for a date night or girls night out

So good, I didnt really want to rate it. Best kept secret in midtown. Great good, great drinks, great live music, amazing staff!

So I went here, without a reservation on a Saturday. Yes, rookie move. They only do reservations on Saturday but I was lucky enough to get squeezed in for a night for great cocktails and sacks. The staff here is fluent in Japanese and English. They work hard. They always ready to help. I have to say, that this is a common theme in the area. Anyways, if you do go, I recommend you go early to beat the lines. Period. If youve been to Angel Share you know what I mean. Cheers.

Cute basement Asian jazz bar. What a combination, right? But it definitely worked! I actually passed right by this place but I heard the jazz music and did a double take to come in. At first we couldn’t open the door so make sure you ring the door bell! I posted the schedule of the live music schedule. Unfortunately for me I came as the musicians were wrapping up but this cozy place was a treat. The decor was very crowded but in an interesting way because there was a lot to look at. Each table is lit by an old fashion candle flame and is very intimate. We ordered the corn croquette which was tasty but burning hot so give it a minute. We also had the avocado spaghetti which I didn’t expect the dried seaweed and fish on top so beware!

This spot is cozy, small and very comfortable. You definitely need a reservation. The food is tasty and small portions but you will leave satisfied. Very flavorful and scrumptious! Good drinks too.

Great service, delicious food and reasonable prices. I love this spot!

Great outdoor space with jazz band every night and happy hour from 5-6.30pm. dont miss it.

Cozy, charming, delicious, and entertaining. This is a great place to go for a drink, date, or evening outing with a couple friends.The food pairs well with one of the excellent Japanese whiskeys available, and there’s no shortage of good music to keep you going late into the night.

This place is Japanese jazz bar. It locates at basement, so it was hard to find. Inside is really small and I felt a bit stuffy. However, the food is amazing. I ordered Japanese curry, cream pasta with fish roe, and maybe Potato Korokke; those food were nicer than I expected!! However, the food is not enough for even one person. You should order several dish!

This was a really fun spot to find with my friends after dinner. Great atmosphere and some fun musical performances to watch while chilling. Its not too loud for conversation which is nice! Can get crowded though, not great for a big group.

Unapologetically pretentious, even during times of covid.You’d think that a business (especially restaurant) would be willing to make some kind of concessions for long time customers during the time of covid. Not them. God forbid.After my girlfriend and I were told there would be a 45 minute wait to go dine/drink indoors, we were told that we wouldn’t be able to sit down at one of the many empty tables outside on the makeshift poorly decorated patio of theirs on the sidewalk to have a few drinks while we waited. For no reason whatsoever.Keep in mind temperatures dipped in the 50’s last night.. even then, their arrogance would not let them break their made up, mindless rules.Place is overpriced . Staff is rude. And the food is almost inedible.Make sure to check out all the HEALTH VIOLATIONS BROKEN.“Presence of mice and droppings in and around areas of food preparation”NO THANKS. Saiyonara

Coming here on a whim led me to one of the best nights Ive had in NYC. It helped that I was there on a Monday night when there was no cover. It was still a full house and i waited about 10 or more minutes to get inside. It was absolutely worth the wait. I can understand why folks dont want this place to be discovered. Should be a picture of this place under hidden gem in the dictionary

Hidden Gem! It took us a while to find it and unfortunately we didnt have a reservation but had to wait just a bit. It was definitely worth it though. Funky bar, cool jazz and delicious honey toast.

Tomi Jazz always has this good ambience. I have been going since 2013. Staffs are very friendly and foods are always good. Only one down side is that to get into the place lol there is always wait, now they don’t take any reservation except Saturday.

The appetizers are really good and the hot sake is right on.

We went afterwork for one drink and ended up ordering all their cocktails. We havent even touched the wine selection, which just means theyll be seeing us really soon...

Such a magical place!This is a Japanese jazz bar that you MUST visit when you come to NYC. I recommend to make a reservation ahead of time because is a small place and they don’t allowed people to stand around.They have delicious Japanese whiskey and food, plus the whole ambience is just fabulous.I totally recommend it.

Places like Tomi is the reason to live in NYC. A small hidden gem located in the Eastern part of Midtown, Tomi is a favorite of my wife and me. If you can get to Tomi before 7P, theres a very big discount for happy hour on booze and food. The place is quite small, so making a reservation is highly recommended. Otherwise, you may be able to get in on a time-limited seat, but most likely, youll be one of the many people standing outside on the stairs waiting to get in. The ambiance is very intimate and has an elegant chic vibe given the live jazz performance every night. Unlike most jazz clubs, the food here is to die for. Tomi serves up what I would classify as Japanese comfort food, and we have not found a place as good as Tomi despite all the places listed under the Japanese category in NYC. Our favorite things to order includes: gobo chips, any croquette, spam rice balls, avocado salad, cod roe spaghetti, gratin, doria milanese, and both versions of the omelet rice (om-rice). If youve never had om-rice, this is one of the first dishes you should try when visiting Tomi.

A cozy basement Japnese fusion restaurant with live Jazz performances almost every night. The food is a little pricey but pretty yummy. I wish that they have a better set up for the musicians though. They were kind of in the dark on the side of the restaurant. It would be so much better if there could be better lighting on them.

I don’t want anyone to know about this place.... coolest venue in NYC, and outdoor seating with love jazz

So-so. Entranceway is far too crowded: a narrow stairwell attempting to accommodate musicians and their large instruments squeezing past a long line of customers standing in the blistering cold for over an hour. The venue is very small and, again, very crowded; a maze to get to your seat and out again. Improvements to the venue such as a move to a better location should definitely be on the menu. Cod roe pasta was decent but Japanese curry rice tasted like a microwavable home meal. Jazz music is either your cup of tea or its not; either way there is a cover charge even if youre just there to eat.

Light, upbeat, atmosphere with quality staff and delicious food!

This place is a bit difficult to find but worth the effort. The food is really good — cod roe spaghetti was deliciously salty (in that fishy sea way) and the spaghetti had great texture; the curry rice also had subtle heat to it. They offer a fairly wide variety of drinks, so there’s something for everyone.The vibe is cozy and intimate.Only downside is service can be a bit slow.

Super dark intimate place! Really cozy and the nicest ambiance. Make a reservation online if youre going Sun-Wed. Thurs-Sat good luck, maybe try going really early to make sure you grab a seat. Food and drink prices are super reasonable for the area also. The udon I had was great!

Cod roe spaghetti and shrimp croquette. These are all good. But server kept looking our dishes and staring us. It made me feel I have to get our ASAP. I know there are people who are waiting but it cant be the reason to make me feel that.

A great spot to relax, get some Japanese whiskey, and listen to some live jazz. Feels very cozy and off the beaten path.

Japanese Underground bar with delicious Japanese bar food and live jazz music

Mon-thurs : no coverSat-sun: cover $10I’ve been wanted to visit here, and on my 4th trial- i finally got to get inside!Came in saturday night at 11m- waited for 20 minutes without reservation. I highly recommend to make reservation in advance, unless there’s no guarantee of getting inside.Luckily, there were two tables not show up so we got lucky to get in. The servers are kind- one server took pictures for us(i did not ask him, but he was passionately taking photos for us and that was greateful. In addition to that i saw one couple behind us being quite sensative and aggressive but the gate lady dealt with them pretty well. I tried highball(japanese cocktail mix of whiskey and soda) honestly it was first time for me to try it so no idea if the drink was fantastic or not but it was okay. My boyfriend ordered house warm sake- it was really good for no doubt. We had dinner already so just ordered fried brie cheese(recommened by server) and it was yummy. I would come back to try another cocktail.

This is the model restaurant from my perspective:1. The food is delicious. Really good Japanese food.2. The drink is delicious. The cocktails were good and the selection of Japanese alcohols was excellent.3. The service is great. Very friendly.4. The jazz is entertaining, but not intrusive (i.e. you can have a conversation with your table).5. The space is informal and has a lot of character.

Best cod roe pasta and omelletes (japanese style)Make sure to reserve a spot before walk-insIts always crowded! Best jazz bar in town so far, very initimate and cozy

Great place. This is a Japanese jazz club very much under the radar, one of the best keep secrets of the busy and vibrant midtown Manhattan. Sometimes there is long wait to enter but is never crowded inside because they really care about the customer experience, once you get in, you will have a great experience. They have a happy hour and the drinks are really good. They always have great jazz bands too. The doorman and waiters are incredibly kind and accommodating. This place is out of a Murakami novel, pretty much worth it.

Great atmosphere and service. Speakeasy like vibe. Food is great too- had the Japanese curry.

Fantastic food. I highly recommend the place.

Cozy place with a laid back vibe, love how close jazz musicians are with the audience. Was there for a drink, the house made plum wine was smooth and would go back again to try their dishes

Amazing place! Love it. The atmosphere was mellow. Music was great. Customer service beyond excellent. I highly recommend this low key place.

Excellent atmosphere with a izakaya twist. Love time there. Didnt get there early enough for the live band, but will definitely be there next time.

Nice intimate jazz bar with a wide selection of Japanese whisky and good live music.

Amazing! If you’re in NYC you have to check this place out!

A VERY intimate dining experience, not just with your dinner guests but also the strangers next to you. We had the fortune of being seated next to a couple with very interesting conversation,which was quite difficult to tune out or ignore because of the close proximity.Other than that, the food is decent. Would definitely like to come back when they have live music. I would recommend the avocado salad and getting a pasta.

Nice cozy jazz bar.Good to make reservations in advance to enjoy the night.

Just an amazingly cozy, intimate space with some great live jazz. Went in late two nights in a row while visiting NYC and there were no problems with my 13 year old daughter being with me. Its an appropriate space for that and no one had any issues.The food is ok...a decent selection just not super execution. But thats totally ok - youre not there for a 5star meal!

This place is the epitome of what makes NYC, NYC. Its located in a low key spot on 53rd St. We barely found it as the signage isnt heavily pronounced. We waited outside with a few other couples and groups since the capacity is very small so prepare to be out in the cold till there is enough space. Almost claustrophobic feeling but not enough to make you feel uncomfortable. Once inside, youre taken into a chill dim world of jazz music, and candlelit tables. Its hard to be upset about the seating arrangements albeit you may be seated in a large communal table, bar stool seats, at a table with one very short barstool on one side, and a cushioned bench on the other. As uncomfortable the short stool was, I didnt care. I was enjoying minute of my fiancees company and the atmosphere.The food was fantastic. They have small Japanese plates where we were able to select a few interesting plates. I highly recommend the home-made spring rolls, baked chikuwa wrapped mozzeralla and shrimp croquette. Not one of these disappointed. If we hadnt eaten prior to coming to Tomi Jazz, we would have ordered more. By the end of the night, I had to try the green tea ice cream. Again, it was probably the best Ive tasted. Very well prepared, and served in a stainless steel cup to add that old school touch.All this and a live band after 9pm, is what you get at Tomi Jazz. A quaint, romantic, chill spot to hang out with the one you love or friends. Great food, the friendliest of servers Ive ever met, and great music.

Very cozy place with great atmosphere, food and service. Reserve a spot if you can or show up when the bands change so you have a better chance to get in.

Amazing outdoor dining decor!

I absolutely lived this place. Its a speakeasy managed by Japanese people so the menu includes sushi, wide variety of Japanese whiskey, sake and regular cocktails and wine. Pleasant atmosphere,live jazz and staff were very friendly.

Standing in line, for over an hour and a half in 25 degree weather... Its sooo worth the wait. The food is amazing and the music is A+... Small and cozy hole in the wall ambiently lit by candlelight. Perfect date night

Great place! Staff are friendly, food is good and the drinks are from an exotic land (Japan). Just make sure to ask the price before ordering a fancy Japanese whiskey drink. They will tell you the price is not too much then you are paying thirty dollars ($30.00) for each drink. Fortunately, they appear to be gay friendly.

What a lovely little spot. Definitely get a reservation because people were waiting out the door!

Great place. Didnt mind waiting to get in on a Saturday night. Attentive staff and great selection of drinks.

This has been a favorite place of mine for years. Unfortunately they removed their reservation system and its a free for all at the door. The likelihood of getting a seat is a roll of the dice and not worth trying. On top of that they appear to have been reviewed by some blogs recently.All too bad. I would continue to frequent Tomijazz and be able patron of its musicians of they would only reinstate a reservation system.

Amazing atmosphere, great like top notch service and wonderful drinks

Be very careful when you make your reservation - there are two tables seating each 4 people, which are at the back. this seating is really bad. the air-conditioning is blowing straight at you. The is no visibility for the rest of the place neither the live music. It i just next to the toilets too. It is a real shame if you end up there, as it is otherwise a nice little place with a great atmosphere - speakeasy-style. hi The food is not bad, but also nothing special. Very friendly service. Good music too!

Make a reservation first off. Staff was super friendly and running around to make things quick. Drinks were good. Atmosphere was awesome. It is tight in there and decently loud with the music but a great experience.

Japanese speakeasy place thats kinda hidden. You need to go down steps and press the doorbell. Once you are in, you will be delighted on how expanse the drink menu is. Make sure to try their Japanese fusion dishes such as white roe spaghetti. Reservation is needed especially if you are planning to stay for the jazz band

Good place for outdoor live jazz

Great underground jazz bar - you have to ring the doorbell outside to be let in. Went on a Sunday night and walked in at 6:30, got seated at the bar and was served by a friendly and efficient bartender. Great happy hour deals, the food and drinks are very reasonably priced even without happy hour. Live jazz every night of the week, no cover from Sunday to Thursday, $10 all other times. Tips for the performers are appreciated (a tin goes around) and I do suggest tipping, as they are amazing!! Can be small and crowded but the food, atmosphere, and music is absolutely worth it.

Loved speakeasy vibe of this place and live jazz. We were lucky to be seated right away without reservation on a Friday night.

Best bar I’ve ever been IN THE WHOLE WORLD. Hopefully they keep this top level for a long time.Totally recommend it!

Great place. Theres usually a wait and you have to wait outside, so if its going to rain, Id suggest take an umbrella. Great food, they take in requests to make a dish vegetarian if youre looking for it, but remember to say no meat and no seafood. The cocktails are amazing and the vibe of the place too. Definitely a date place if youre looking for one.

Loved the atmosphere, good food and cheap drinks!

Really great food, vibes, and speakeasy-type environment. Loves the little details. Mini Oil lamps for candlelight, memoribilia on the wall, etc. Nake sure to make a reservation on their website, they run out of space fast. Even opening time on a Sunday was almost not allotted. I tried Hayashi Rice, Tanmen Ramen, sausages, and proscuito wrapped mozzarella. Nice little fused variation. The mozzarella and Hayashi Rice stood out! The ramen noodles were delicious but the broth lacked richness. Sausages were just good sausages! All in all enjoyable and not too pricey!

This japanese Jazz bar is One of the most dificult places to go in NY. It worths the waiting.

Was visiting NYC for the 2nd time ever and came here last Sunday the 26th for my first Jazz club/bar experience in the city. I will never forget this experience. It was like a movie scene. The romantic/cool atmosphere the place creates is off the charts. Kengo Yamada the live band/musician for that night played beautiful music and their female singer just had a phenomenal voice. Me and my girl had a wonderful time and both agreed this was the main highlight of our trip. I recommend this place for any jazz lover and those looking for an authentic NYC experience away from the touristy stuff.

One of the coolest bars Ive been to in the city.Food: 3/5. Its good, but the ambience isnt quite right. The ramen was quite excellent, but I wont eat here again. Try to eat elsewhere and come here to enjoy drinks and the music.Drinks: great selection of beer, cocktails, wine, and sake. Theres something for everyone and not overpriced for the city.Atmosphere: very cozy (aka tight), dark, and cool. Youre 6 inches away from your neighbors and can hear everything they say (my neighbors were on their first date and discussing exes in great detail and plans for kids), but its okay because its mostly drowned out by the excellent music.The wait: came on a Friday night and waited 30 mins to be seated on the first floor, NOT in the corner behind the main entrance where you couldnt see anything. Could have been worse.Cost: $10 cover Friday and Saturday nights, and a $10 minimum per person every night. For such a cool hangout, they could easily double or triple this and Id still come.Service: theyre masters at twisting and turning, somehow never knocking over any thing or person in the tiny space. Overall attentive and kind but understandably hurried and busy.

Cool vibe but very cramped place. Food was delicious good service and great live music.

Hard to find, you need to ring the bell to enter. It opens for lunch during the weekdays. Very well priced, must try the chicken Nanban lunch set for $12, one of the best in town.

Very good time. Jazz was great and had authentic japanese food and alcohol

Great atmosphere, wide selection of drinks, food is good, very cozy, a little too cozy, you will rub elbows with famous and basically everyone else, the place is tiny, but that been said u can definitely feel the bands performance and u will get the full city experience there. Will definitely go there again

Such a chill place. Bring your date here!

Nice jass bar, the space was pretty small but foods are tasty and service was great

Reasonably priced and great music. Jazz blends with cool Japanese aesthetics well.

Amazing bar!! Ring the bell for them to open. Mainly jazz and Japanese influences. So be ready for some pretty good sake!!

Fantastic service!

Second time here and it did not disappoint! I come for the whiskey, but the cocktails are good too. I highly recommend for tourist and locals alike. When you go, be sure to make a reservation or be ready to spend some time outside. The food here is splendid and the menu is unusually diverse (from dumplings, to fried chicken, to pasta). Then there is the music. Super cool vibe and very talented musicians.

Incredible first time at Tomi Jazz. Great music and great drinks. We didnt eat but Im sure the food is equally excellent. Well definitely be returning. If you visit be sure to ring the doorbell as this tripped us up on how to get in at first lol.

A cozy Jazz Bar! The food is amazing!

Great ambience. Great music and the food and drinks are good too. The happy hour is crazy cheap. A lot of small plates and drinks for decent prices. It’s a speakeasy so just know that you have to wait outside if there’s no room but it’s well worth the wait.

This is the first spot that pop up in mind for Jazz Bar / Speakeasy. It’s a bit tricky coming here the first time because the door is always locked and must be opened from the inside...so ring the bell. After coming in you will experience - Great music and ambient, great varieties Japanese style tapas and amazing cocktails...very unique! The down side would be that very hard to get seats without reservation and not good for a large party. Will add some pics next time I’m there.

Good music and good food. But the place is small, so is necessary make a reservation for take a good table.

Very low place, difficult to find (they were lazy to put a sign, which already tells you there is no respect to clients), even more difficult to get in. They dont take reservations on weekdays although there was a big line outside on Thursday (I dont know why). We stayed for half an hour outside in the cold and nobody cared

This Id such a cute little place. Its incredibly packed but we made reservations a few hours in advance and got seated right away. The music was great and the drink selection was amazing. Everyone is super friendly too!

Hidden gem in New York city. Cool place, great food and excellent music!!

Quite speak easy feel. Totally non pretentious laid back feel. Loved it. Great sake selection lots of Japanese folks but all are welcomed. Fun fun spot

Amazing vibe. Nice speakeasy like setting with live chill jazz and a variety of snacks and drinks. Great spot for a small group.

This has to be the biggest scam of a jazz club, ever. I went on a date. We went thru the whole comic of having to wait outside the door, etc. When our table was “ready” we walked in and it was a cool atmosphere. They bring us upstairs away from the music, you cant even see the band, no matter hear them. There was a minimum $$$ to stay, so we both ordered drinks. My friend did not drink alcohol so he ordered a juice. It was basically water with a little juice. This is 2019, what kind of d-list restaurant (that has a MINIMUM you have to spend) waters down your beverage you pay $6 for? I understand it’s a business and you have to make money but this was crazy.Next they asked us if we would like to move to a table closer to the music. They start to move our table downstairs and said that we have to pay a cash cover to sit downstairs by the music... this was the last disappointment. We just left and went to another place to listen to music. It’s too bad because the idea is cool and the atmosphere is nice but definitely not worth the hassle. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Cool place! Amazing food and amazing cocktails!!!! Good whiskey selection!!!

A hidden gem thats been slinging fabulous drinks since forever. And the jazz!

This place is a hidden gem!!! I cannot explain the energy and vibe that Tomi Jazz brings. The talent is incredible and I love that it is intimate and cozy. The service is great and the drinks did not disappoint. I would come back here again and again and again for the great jazz music, food, drinks and service. Would give 10 stars if I could.

Great cozy ambiance. Unique place with great jazz!Chicken wings here are amazing and fried crispy. Yum!

Super tiny but really cute. Its a jazzy speak easy. Pay attention to addresses when trying to find this place. If its dark out, look for the red light. Ring the bell. If you get a table theres a huge chance youll sit in front of the band. Super sweet staff. Go when Kota is tending the bar. Hes dope.

One of the reasons I love NY. Where else in America can you find a Japanese jazz club?

Love the happy hour. I honestly go just for the food