10 Great Asian-Owned Bars In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"Coffee and lunch spot by day and sake bar by night, Hi-Collar is just one of the many Japanese establishments in NYC owned by Bon Yagi, who is also Japanese. Located in the East Village, Hi-Collar occupies a narrow space where the only seating is the dozen-or-so stools that line the long, brass-countered bar. The bar shelf/wall is designed with sliding doors that remind us of Japanese screen doors and create some fun mystery around the place. Hi-Collar offers an extensive selection of sake, and the bartender will always offer a few suggestions if you’re feeling curious or lost." - izzy chen, with warm welcome, neha talreja, bryan kim