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Tomi Jazz
IzakayaIzakayaJazzSake BarMidtown EastLive Music
A Midtown East jazz-izakaya where live music plays every night — owner Ken Mukohata opened this basement venue to the public in 2010 after its history as a private Japanese members' club.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Midtown East
- Since
- 2010
- Owner
- Ken Mukohata
Plate № 1510
About
Tomi Jazz at 239 East 53rd Street (Lower Level) originated in the 1990s as a private membership club serving Japanese patrons. Ken Mukohata bought the venue in 2010 and opened it to the public, preserving the nightly live jazz program alongside a Japanese sake and small-plates menu. The restaurant charges a $10 cover on Friday and Saturday and limits tables to two-hour seatings at peak times.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tomi Jazz sits in Midtown East, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Nightly live jazz — a unique combination with Japanese izakaya cuisine
- Owner Ken Mukohata reopened to the public in 2010
- Originated as a private Japanese members' club
- Basement venue with underground atmosphere
$10 cover Friday–Saturday; 2-hour limit on peak evenings.
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Frequently asked
About Tomi Jazz
- Is Tomi Jazz an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Tomi Jazz 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 Tomi Jazz located?
- Tomi Jazz is located at 239 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022, New York, USA in the Midtown East neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tomi Jazz?
- Tomi Jazz accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tomi Jazz?
- Tomi Jazz sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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