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Izakaya Ten

207 Tenth Ave., New York, NY 10011
nr. 23nd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-627-7777 Send to Phone

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-midnight; Sun, noon-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 23rd St.; 1 at 23rd St.

Prices

$9.50-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Sake and Sojou
  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Thanks to the popular tapas stop Tia Pol next door, Izakaya Ten was the beneficiary of spillover success. It eventually won a crowd in its own right. The industrially cozy space attracts local gallery denizens with its smart, modern style: Hanging bamboo sculptures and a brightly colored mural that wraps around to the ceiling play off the steel-brick-wood-stone-and-glass interior. A concrete bar in front serves sake and shochu sippers; those settling in for a meal populate wooden stools and low tables in the main room. There’s more than just sushi on the broad menu. Raw octopus with wasabi is the hottest dish thanks to its fiery root, but it’s also one of the most adventurous, because of its chewy, slippery texture. A sizzling skillet of thin-sliced pork belly and kimchee earns its place as one of the house signatures for its spicy, sweet, and meaty balance. As for those with sushi and sashimi on the brain, they'll certainly be satisfied with the vast selection of fine-quality fish.

Happy Hour

Mon.–Fri. 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; special sake and beer prices

Private Dining
A private dining nook tucked in back can accommodate up to 25 guests.

Recommended Dishes

Buta kimchee, $8; sashimi moriawase, $15.50–$18.50; short rib, $7.50

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Haven't been there for awhile...

douleurexquise from 10001 | Posted on 8/30/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 7

Living at the end area of Chelsea, there's not many cute restaurants to go to. We were happy to discover Izakaya Ten about a year ago. We thought it was so good, we went two days in a row, and...Read More

Japanese Gastropub in Chelsea

SocialistaNYC from 10021 | Posted on 12/24/07

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 9

The thin narrow entryway and Pop-y music transported me straight to Tokyo. This is a great spot after an afternoon of gallery-hopping. They have a wide selection of sake and house-infused shochu, and a menu of snacky delights...Read More

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