Late-night izakaya for soba salad, sushi, yakitori & other Japanese fare in a spartan-looking space.
At a glance
#16 of 148 Japanese restaurants in New York #4 of 13 Izakaya restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
Rating breakdown
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5 ★69%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★5%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Izakaya MEW?
- Izakaya MEW is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2,734 reviews.
- How does Izakaya MEW rank in New York?
- Izakaya MEW is #16 of 148 Japanese restaurants in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Izakaya MEW located?
- 53 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001, United States — 0.3 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Izakaya MEW?
- Phone: +1 646-368-9384 · Website: mewnyc.com
Food was great! I got the omu soba and frozen mirin beer for myself and my boyfriend got the chicken katsu. We shared the kani cream croquettes and a chikaten roll. So much food, but we devoured it all.
Came here during brunch time with my friends. We ordered two sushi rolls, unagi rice bowl, kimchi cream udon, kaarage, shrimp shumai and a hamburg set for me!
My friends all said that their dishes were super good. We shared the karaage with the table and it was hot and crunchy, wish it came with a sauce though! The shrimp shumai was okay, not mind blowing but just good for what it is. I didn’t try my friend’s dish’s but my hamburg set was super good! I love the tomato sauce that it came with and it was a large portion. The side dishes that my set came with were good too! Along with the price being on the cheaper price for brunch, I would come back here again. Super affordable!
My friends all said that their dishes were super good. We shared the karaage with the table and it was hot and crunchy, wish it came with a sauce though! The shrimp shumai was okay, not mind blowing but just good for what it is. I didn’t try my friend’s dish’s but my hamburg set was super good! I love the tomato sauce that it came with and it was a large portion. The side dishes that my set came with were good too! Along with the price being on the cheaper price for brunch, I would come back here again. Super affordable!
We hit up Izakaya MEW at 5 pm, and even though there was a line when they opened, we got seated right away. The vibe was on point, with 90s hip-hop and perfect lighting. It felt like a house party, but instead, we were treated to an amazing meal. The staff was super friendly and attentive. We tried their frozen beer, volcano roll, kimchi udon, and tantan men – all seriously delicious! I highly recommend this spot! 🍣🍜🍻
Came to this place for lunch with about 6 coworkers around 11:45a, which was perfect because the lunch rush gets crazyyyy & you'll have to wait to be seated. To start the vibe was good and not gonna lie it felt kinda like a club in the middle of the day with the low lighting & music they had playing. They played a lot of Post Malone lol! Now for the Food, I ended up getting the gyoza to start which I enjoyed, but wish I has more of the sauce that comes on the side because I like saucy things and in every bite, but they were yummy. For my entree, I got the Tantan men Ramen, which was good and not too spicy. I'm rating them a 4 star because I honestly was hoping to have some Chicken Teriyaki, but it wasn't on the menu at all, which I thought was interesting. Overall, the service was good, the food came out as they were ready vs. waiting for everyone plate to be served at the same time....I would definitely consider coming back. I just wish they had more chicken options.
A causal fun spot to hang out with good eats. Very energetic vibe with loud music, and service was good too.
My friend and I tried the Mushroom Kakiage (tempura), Tan Shio (grilled beef tongue), Hamachi Kamayaki (grilled yellowtail collar), and Kurobuta Pork Udon. Everything was tasty and in good portion for the price.
Reservation is strongly recommended as this place gets busy and fill up fast.
My friend and I tried the Mushroom Kakiage (tempura), Tan Shio (grilled beef tongue), Hamachi Kamayaki (grilled yellowtail collar), and Kurobuta Pork Udon. Everything was tasty and in good portion for the price.
Reservation is strongly recommended as this place gets busy and fill up fast.
One of our favourite restaurants in NYC!!!! The quality of everything was amazing and the selection of food was perfect for an izakaya restaurant. Between 2 people, we would recommend 3 items because portions were quite large. The only thing to note is the music was quite loud so you have to yell to chat. Overall highly highly recommend!
Are there no good restaurants in midtown? HAS. This is an Asian kitchen hidden downstairs. There's everything from ramen to sushi, from fried rice to chicken. Although the menu is extensive, the taste is above average. I liked the interior of the place and the service, we can say that the food was above average.
Great go to lunch or dinner spot in midtown. Service is fast and food is delicious! Excellent for sharing with a group.
It gets super packed and loud inside so suggest coming early or on the later side of service to avoid crowds. Or suggest making a reservation if you can to avoid long wait time.
It gets super packed and loud inside so suggest coming early or on the later side of service to avoid crowds. Or suggest making a reservation if you can to avoid long wait time.
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