Is Hi-Collar an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?

Yes — Hi-Collar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.

Where is Hi-Collar located?

Hi-Collar is located at 231 E 9th Street, New York, NY 10003 (,), New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Hi-Collar?

Hi-Collar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.

What is the price range at Hi-Collar?

Hi-Collar sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

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Hi-Collar

Name: Hi-Collar
Address: 231 E 9th Street, New York, NY 10003 (,), New York, USA
Telephone: +1 212-777-7018
Price range: ¥¥

IzakayaJapanese CoffeeSakeEast VillageDual Format

An East Village restaurant that operates as a Japanese coffee bar by day and a sake-and-small-plates izakaya by night — a rare dual-format concept since 2013.

Price: ¥¥
Area: East Village
Since: 2013

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About

Hi-Collar at 231 East 9th Street has operated since 2013 as a Japanese kissaten (coffee house) in the daytime and an intimate sake bar and izakaya at night. The dual-format concept — unusual in New York — is inspired by Japanese café culture and the tradition of evening izakaya drinking. The menu shifts from coffee and light Japanese breakfasts to sake, shochu, and small plates after 5 PM.

Neighborhood & visiting

Hi-Collar sits in East Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Unique dual format: Japanese coffee house by day, sake izakaya by night
Inspired by Tokyo's kissaten (coffee house) culture
Sake, shochu, and Japanese small plates in the evening
East Village — open since 2013

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Frequently asked

About Hi-Collar

Is Hi-Collar an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?: Yes — Hi-Collar is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Hi-Collar located?: Hi-Collar is located at 231 E 9th Street, New York, NY 10003 (,), New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Hi-Collar?: Hi-Collar does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Hi-Collar?: Hi-Collar sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

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