NBetween

Fun spot where you won't want to stay long unless you're young because the seats are kinda uncomfortable. They're more something you would tie a horse to then opt to actually sit on. Kind of genius for New York where we need to turn tables! Great mocktail. The DIY hand roll dish was fun! We liked the mentaiko Mac n cheese. Decent karaage chicken, fried shrimp and addictive cabbage.

Happened to discover this cool bar while walking around Chelsea Market. So glad we tried the place! The atmosphere and music were immaculate. We got the salmon don, karaage, tots, chicken thigh skewer. The portions are quite small but they all tasted great! We went at around 7pm on a Saturday and it was quite busy. We initially were told that we had to wait 30 mins, but luckily got a spot quite quickly due to a cancelled reservation.

This place is very cute, intimate and good vibes. My friend recommended this spot and I was not disappointed. Tasty food and even better drinks. Our server Omar was personable, fun, professional and gave great suggestions on what to order that left me super impressed. The lights are dim, the music is good and its safe to call this a nice gem in NY. I really enjoyed the cabbage. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this spot. Adding it to my favorites! Thank you!

Solid asian inspired drinks. For the food, we enjoyed the tots and the karage. Gyudon bowl was a bit tough (for the beef), takowasa was too salty, addictive cabbage was ok… Chicken thigh, steak, and the mataike mushrooms were all mediocre. Server got some of our order wrong and charged us for it, not a big deal since they are new. Would only come for drinks and the fried stuff next time.

super cool vibe and gets better as the night goes on. located in chelsea market but not hideously touristy which is nice. enter on 15th st. serving great cocktails and asian inspired cuisine. the toro hand rolls were a highlight. i got the sweet potato cocktail (sorry i forget the name) but if you like negronis you’ll love it. it’s giving tokyo record bar. highly recommend in a weekday hangout with friends or even a date.

The drinks here are so good! I heard the burgers are good but didn’t get to try it since the kitchen was closed. Will def go again to try the burgers and get more drinks. Every drink was good. Time after time, viewer discretion, blank slate, morning glory, gift from Kyoto.. my fav was morning glory Service is amazing! Sol was so kind and helpful!

So glad I stopped in! Unique drinks and delicious food. The Time After Time was wonderful and the Mentaiko Mac and Cheese was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was so cool and the bartender, Kevin, was just the best. Will definitely be back!

Can’t really speak too much for the cocktails since we didn’t have any but the food is absolutely incredible!!! Seriously the flavor is truly on another level. Highly highly recommend

Super laid-back and vibey speakeasy. We were in Chelsea Market and decided to get drinks; we were seated immediately although the host told us it was pretty rare to have a walk-in opening for 5 (Saturday around 6pm). The bar is very dim but has a nice retro theme. The menu bar code is on a mini floppy disc thing (idk what it's called I was born in 2001) and the music is chill. The drinks were very strong (which I'm into) and I they felt very creative. I also like how much the presentation differed from drink to drink. My favorite drink of the ones we tried was the Security Blanket, which came in a really cool cup that I wanted to keep. Typical cocktail prices. Overall, nice place hidden away from the chaos of Chelsea Market good for a drink and yapping with your friends.

Wish this was closer to my apt so I could be a regular! Such a sexy vibe with incredible drinks. We tried three or four different ones, and all were delicious and well made. Playlist that was going in the bar was top notch to where we asked if the playlist was public to download. Highly recommend for a date night or a few friends grabbing drinks to catch up.

Cocktails we tried were great and creative, fun! Skewers were pretty good, the rest of the food mostly fried bites. Cute spot hidden in Chelsea market.

Really cool bar in the chelsea neighborhood! I love the retro japanese vibes and the music is so good in here. Drinks and food were great but where I docked a star was the seating situation. All of the tables are communal which I personally do not like. I like having privacy in my conversations. The only seating that seems private is the bar which doesn't seem like you can reserve. Additionally I felt so bad for the people sitting in the giant communal table, the long log chair seems soo uncomfortable and was form over function decision

Awesome little Japanese speakeasy in the Chelsea Market area - great DJ spinning old school hits and great bites to eat as well as good, interesting cocktails. The vibe inside is hip with dim lighting - a bit loud with the music but it's a great spot to grab drinks! The Addictive Cabbage ($8) was good - sesame oil, chicken bouillon cube, sesame seeds soy sauce ... it was indeed, addictive! The Tots ($12) were bomb - crispy with nori, parm and chives served with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. I tried the Security Blanket cocktail ($19) which had kinako milk washed rye, adzuki, demerara and bitters - interesting ingredients, two of which I have no idea what it is, but it tasted great. I would be interested in coming back and trying more of their food + cocktails!

This used to be my favorite bar because I love the bartenders and the sound system is good and the cocktails are delicious ... however I came on a Friday to see my friend DJ and it really felt like my friend and I weren't welcome /werent wanted. They kinda kept trying to kick us out (we didn't have reservations but were willing to wait). There were two seats at the bar for a long time so we finally asked nicely one more time and they let us sit. They also charged an extra drink to my card. I will say the food was pretty good (gyudon and salmon don). . But just the simple fact that we felt unwelcomed and they charged me extra was the downfalls for me.

Cute izakaya place in Chelsea to enjoy a few drinks and snack on some small bites. We walked in without a reservation on a weekend and luckily there was a table available. Service was friendly and I appreciated that my glass of water was always full. We ordered some skewers and tots to enjoy with our cocktails and everything was pretty good. I found the tots particularly very well fried with a great crisp and the sauce it came with paired nicely. It's a small spot that does get busy around dinner. We luckily got there between lunch and dinner so there were some spots but if you're planning on coming at peak times, definitely will need a reservation.

Food: 4.5/5 pretty decent food but small portion as you can expect in Izakaya. Tots were amazing, perfectly crumbed and probably one of the best i had in the city service: 5/5 attentive staffs, constantly filling water if the glass was empty Ambiance: 5/5 lighting was good, felt like speakeasy with not too loud music. Overall, very decent bar experience, good for first date or hang w friends. Price can be quite expensive as one skewer was $7. Other small bites were fine though

Very cool bar inside of Chelsea market! The place was very spacious and great spot to hang out with friends or a date night. They have happy hour Tues-Fri from 4-7 pm. Service was fast and our server was super friendly. My favs from the menu: Cocktails - Blank Slate and Cafe Cafe Food - DIY Handroll, Mentaiko Mac, and sliders

Really cute spot nestled into Chelsea Market. Their speaker system is awesome and the cocktails are lovely!

Cool spot. Vibes are great. It is CRAZY loud in there. Hard to have a conversation with anyone. People are packed in like sardines. There were three groups of two sharing a table. The cocktails were meh. It's mostly ice cubes. There's not a lot of fluid. You're paying $20 for a large ice cube. Would not recommend a second visit

The drinks are amazing! The ambiance is so chill and incredible. The DJ was awesome the night we went and the music was so good. We're def fans of this place and the DJ. Our bartender was so nice. The drinks are def all the hype. They're all very different with interesting ingredients. I liked each one of them the sweet guava one, the one with creamy milk. All amazing and awakened my senses. I want to try all of them. Def coming back during happy hour to see what it's like during that time. My only issue was with the hostess. When I showed up I gave her my phone number to text me as soon as 2 seats at the bar were available or when a table was available. We left and about 47 minutes passed by. We decided to go back and check because the automated text said the estimated wait time was 15 min and we waited forever and still no text. When we came back, we noticed 2 new females were at the bar. They weren't there when we first arrived and left. There was also an empty table in the back that was available the whole time when we showed up the first time and came back. It was still empty! Thankfully a group of people left. But then we noticed there was some space at the bar. And we kept telling them we wanted to sit at the bar. We had to flag down another employee to let them know and it finally registered....

I enjoyed the concept of this bar but didn't love 2 things: - the middle communal table seating is this narrow log that you're half sitting on / half leaning on as you just stand. It was pretty uncomfortable seating. - the music was so loud that by the end of our time there, I felt I had been straining to talk The drink I got (Time after time) was delicious and refreshing though.

This place is amazing!! This is one of my new favorite bars - Japanese vinyl jazz bar vibes with intimate lighting and a modern setting. It's almost like a speakeasy even though there's no special way to get in because the door is tucked behind a plastic curtain and you could almost miss it. The drinks were well-crafted and balanced; nothing was really too boozy for me and they had great, creative options. highlights include the gift from koto, cafe cafe and their tomatillo drink which I forget the name of. The food is not meant tot be slept on either. The ebi shrimp, kara-age both had a nice fry to them with tender meat. The burger was delicious and had japanese flavors infused into its sauce which was quite delicious and filling. The addictive cabbage is well named because it is truly addicting. Came back for a second time not even a month after my first! Will come back soon - wish this place all the success!

The sliders were really yummy and the nonalcoholic drink was good to,,, all the other food was good but nothing crazy, I thin maybe their drinks would be really good. The happy hour menu was truly not anything much cheaper and at 6:30 pm on a Friday they were out of one of the drinks (the one similar to an espresso Martini). It was yummy, would go back, could imagine it to be good for a date night for the vibes and it wasn't too loud!

Came here with a few friends for drinks and appetizers. I wish I had snapped some photos of the food, but it was so good, it was gone in minutes. I'll be quicker next time. The drinks were super standout to me; they're all very unique and unlike any others I've ever had. Definitely peruse the cocktail menu if you're looking for something new and exciting! Get there before 7 for happy hour. Great ambience with a vinyl record wall and DJ. Excellent vibes and the volume at around 7 pm was low enough that you could still gods w your friends without losing your voice. Highly recommend.

Stumbled upon this bar after dinner with friends that were visiting from out of town. We entered from the Chelsea Market entrance and the unassuming signage and hallway was what piqued my interest. Luckily they had a table for 8 when we arrived, but the place was quickly filled within the next hour. The izakaya had a lovely modern retro vibe with interesting bench seats that weren't the most comfortable. The Asian inspired drinks were all so enticing! My favorites include: Viewer Discretion Advised - sweet and tart Time After Time - fragrant, refreshing, and not too sweet Cafe Cafe - their take on the expresso martini They also offer food, but I didn't get a chance to try any. Will be back when I'm in the area.

Tucked away behind some plastic curtains through an alleyway, you'll find this meticulously styled Japanese-American bar/izakaya. Felt so distant from the rest of Chelsea Market, and only had a couple of patrons. I think the sneaky signage and path of entry deters many people, which I appreciate! We originally only stopped here for a drink as we had a dinner resy for Cull & Pistol down the way an hour later but their food menu looked too good to pass up. Ordered a few things to snack and sip on: Charred Broccoli skewer, Maitake mushroom skewer, Addictive Cabbage, DIY Toro Handroll, Blank Slate cocktail, Ebbs Pilsner beer, Unruly Pear cocktail The cabbage had a light dressing, asian style, was seed-heavy. Loved it. BF loved it x5! Unruly Pear cocktail: i thought it sucked and was flavorless but BF loved it. I enjoyed the sip I had of his "blank slate", though. And our food was hella flavorful. Great char/roast on the veggies, simple and clean execution on all of our dishes. The staff was super friendly, ready to explain items we ordered. They did a great job with clearing things as needed and keeping water cups full. Truly loved our experience and that we decided to pop in here. Would definitely return for a lowkey, moody evening!

Nbetween Bar in NYC offers cool vibes and great music, but the food is just average. With a better menu, it could be a standout spot.

stumbled on this Japanese cocktail bar located in NYC's vibrant Meatpacking District. I entered from Chelsea market only because it seemed hidden and I was curious!!! You had to walk through what looks like an alleyway to reach the bar. Perfect name by the way. They offer small bites, Japanese-inspired cocktails crafted by expert mixologists as well as amazing sake! My server was so very helpful. She recommended the Isojiman Shuzo sake based on what I typically drink and it was delicious. The space is beautifully designed and captures the essence of Japanese minimalism. The menu was cute with a nod to the past...old records. Mine was Lisa Lisa All Cried out!!! One of my fav songs. Check it out! Cool discs and vibes.

Had the most PERFECT experience here on a Thursday night around 10pm! Absolutely no wait, not even half full, just walked right in. The vibiest place ever with amazing music from the DJ i was shazam'ing all night. We got the raw octopus and two cocktails, and some lychee shots (i forgot the names!) they were delicious I wish I had room for more! The service was amazing every worker was so sweet and our server Seoul was the best! Super personable and genuine- 100% would come back.

Love this place! Great new bar inside Chelsea Market with a very cool looking interior. Came after dinner so was too full to try the food though the food options looked amazing. Cocktails were fantastic. Huge shout out to Lee, the best bartender ever. Will definitely return for Lee's amazing drinks and to try the food options!

Good place to walk in at the end of the night considering it's open pretty late for the area. The cocktails were way too sweet, and they didn't have much notes other than sweet. Got a viewer discretion advised. The Thai tea flavor was very prominent. However, I couldn't taste the other notes stated in the drink. The drink was sweet itself, and the egg white just made it even sweeter. I wanted more lemon flavor to cut through it. The other drink I tried was the morning glory. It was a little less sweet until you got to the end. The sugar seemed to have sunk all the way to the bottom. The cream was nice, provided a contrast to the drink. The service was nice, but the drinks weren't great enough for me to want to return.

Small Japanese themed speakeasy opened in April'24 at the back of Chelsea Market next to tippler with nice cocktails, cool vibes, din lighting and a great collection of vinyls. They also serve small bites to order and enjoy with drinks. We went on Saturday Eve 5ish and it was full - they have bar seating and tables with narrow bars to sit which might not be comfortable for all to sit for long. We sat at the bar, ordered few cocktails - bartender was very knowledgeable and explained the ingredients the flavor profile. Hostess was very polite and helped us with figuring out the seating. Overall, a nice place to have few drinks.

Such a cute spot in Chelsea market! I loved the underground & secretive vibes. The food was phenomenal but the drinks were alright. Our fave dishes were the chicken thigh skewers, the gyudon, and the raw squid with fresh wasabi. Fair warning here that the benches at the tables are thin, so your bum might go numb in 30 min! Not the most comfortable setup but works just enough.

Love this cocktail bar! Must visit if you're in NYC! Located inside Chelsea market. The ambience feels like you're in an underground upscale bar, was very unique. The food and drinks lived up the atmosphere as well. Must get the karage and tots.

Not a bad bar to spend the night with friends if you find yourself wandering around the area. Aesthetically captures the retro-Japanese vibes, with some cool vinyls decorated around the bar. They had a plethora of Asian inspired cocktails that you could choose from. Kitchen opens until 10 p.m., so we ordered a bunch of snacks. Addictive cabbage lived up to its name and I would recommend you try it. The bar fills up quickly. You can get a reservation online beforehand.

NBetween is a great new Japanese izakaya inside the Chelsea Market. The and drinks are terrific. The staff is wonderful. Given the great vibe too, it is definitely a place you will want to be.

Came to check out this hidden gem. Love the interior design and the vibe. You can scan the QR code on the vinyl, they serve cocktails and Izakaya food. We just came here for the drinks, they tasted good but on the pricey side. The bar seats are comfortable, great for a casual catch up with friends. The bartender was friendly, not very chatty but patiently walked us through the drinks. Will definitely come back and check out the food.

This place was very cool. We were greeted with a warm welcome . When I tell you the drinks are superb I mean it . And so is the food . My only complaint was our bartender she was not pleasant at all, but we didn't let that ruin our experience. For drinks order the viewer discretion advised, so yummy! For food we did the flatiron steak skewers and ebi fry , which is fried shrimp. Everything was fresh and delicious! We order quite a few of the steak skewers lol. The set up and decor is unique. I love it . Can't wait to go back.

Intimate cocktail bar nestled within Chelsea Market. Layout reminiscent of a record lounge. After dinner at Maki a Mano, take your date or group of friends for après dinner drinks. Dimly lit, cool lofi, or sensual jazz on the airwaves. Booths seat 4 comfortably. Cocktails are expertly handcrafted. There's a drink for each person's flavor palette. For sweet and lovers of Thai iced tea: Viewer's Discretion Advised. For margarita adorers seeking refreshing sips: Blank Slate. The wasabi salt is an exquisite touch.

I went there for a first date with someone and the date went well so I got to say I like the place because of the date?! Lol it carries a Japanese speakeasy vibe, super fun and charming. Would def recommend

Came here with my cousin on his 40th birthday because he saw this place on IG. We thought be great place to start off and have a few drink to start the night. The hostess is pretty cool and the staff is very nice. We came as a party of 3 because someone dropped out so we ended up sharing a table with two strangers. My cousin ordered viewer discretion advised he said that was a solid drink and not too strong Me and my cousin's friend ordered the Gift from Koto. This drink is actually very good except for that the bulk of it is a big chunk of ice that they put in a tea like cup (see photo). For $20 it's not worth it. We thought we order another drink but the waitress never returned to see if we would like anything else. The food here is excellent everything seems to be generous portions and delicious. Everyone loved their food. My cousin raved their Mentaiko Mac. I got the salmon don which was nice sized cuts of salmon on rice in a bowl. I probably could have ate two these it was so good. The couple sitting with us wanted to order more but same thing waitress never checked in. By the time she did the couple asked for their check. After she checked them out we asked for ours. N between is a nice cool spot but don't waste your money coming here unless it's just for IG photos.

Very cute and intimate spot, perfect for a date. Delicious and unique drinks, kind bartenders/ staff, great song selections. I want to go back to try some of the food, everything sounds so yummy.

A cozy Japanese bar with a charming retro vibe inside Chelsea Market. The cocktails were fantastic, and the portions were generous enough for sharing (we had the chicken karaage, tots, and mac and cheese). While these dishes are usually a safe bet, they were tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive. It would be great if they played more Japanese jazz or '80s music. They do accept walk-ins, but making a reservation is advisable, especially on weekends, to ensure you get a spot.

Such a cool new speakeasy vibe bar next to the Chelsea Market! We stumbled upon here after dinner nearby, it seemed busy when we walked in but they were able to accommodate us quickly. Great vibes and ambiance. Drinks were unique and flavorful. Our food took awhile to come but the manager was very apologetic and generous after we told him and ended up comping it and gave us some free shots which we appreciated. Cool bar to catch up with friends!

Cocktails are so innovative & delicious! Doesn't taste like alcohol but still strong enough. Love the vibes. A bit smaller than I had thought inside though. Also there is a communal table which I'm not sure how to feel about.

Vibe and staff is nice. Not too memorable but a solid place - went when it opened tho

Such a vibe speak easy bar! Found this spot by surprise & I will definitely be returning! Has a Tokyo vibe so cool & unique

Stumbled into n'between after eating at very fresh noodles. No wait, was immediately seated on a Sunday evening. Ambience was 10/10. Super cute lil hole in the wall. Drinks were flavorful. Chicken yakitori was delish and juicy. Staff was welcoming and provided insightful suggestions on what to order. Would def recommend coming to check this place out

I am so happy Chelsea Market area opened this gem. I always love Japanese style bar and this one is definitely meet my expectations. Great cocktail and food. Especially like the Yakitori part as a huge Yakitori fan. I will come back.

Really cool hole-in-the-wall izakaya! The drinks and food are great (albeit a bit expensive for what you get. I think I paid around $35 for a cocktail and two small skewers), and the vibes are immaculate! The service is good, too, and the employees were all very nice and cool!

Walked in at 11pm but they close at 12am. They told us it was closed but decided to take another couple in right after us. Definitely racist

Went to the official opening day of NBetween, and safe to say, I had a wonderful time. The staff were very knowledgeable and had solid recommendations in terms of drinks. Beau in particular was very thorough on the cocktail profiles & guided us through a great experience. The various skewer bites were all delicious, the veggie options & meatball in particular. Definitely going to make this my regular spot, between the great atmosphere & drinks.

Really awesome speakeasy located in Chelsea Market that just opened. Drinks were PHENOMENAL, vibes were immaculate and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend checking out if you're in the area!

The bar is called NBetween and for very good reason -- the vibes are in-between a bar and a club, the worse possible combo. This bar is anything but quiet. Ins ins ins you better be ready to party. No DJ, no dancing, just really loud music lol. Drinks were ok, mediocre. Beware tho -- some cocktails are actually on tap (per other reviews) but they're listed together with the regular cocktails. What a bamboozling move. The karaage was fine/solid. Overall, would not recommend. The positioning of the bar is strange -- either be a nice cocktail bar or a going out bar, but this is neither. Too loud to actually have convos but clearly not for dancing / going out. The bar has a nice aesthetic -- I'll give it that. Don't bring your dates here, you won't hear each other.

Great ambiance, delicious food, amazing music on friday night. Can be a little noisy but it's part of the charm.

I booked NBetween for a private event for ~30 people and had the best experience! Everyone raved about the drinks, and the food was delicious too. Out of the food, some crowd favorites were the tots, karaage, and mentaiko mac. The ambience was very cool--this would be a great date spot. The NBetween team was graciously accommodating (we brought in our own decorations and dessert) and a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely come back!

Solid drink selection with an abundance of staff (4 patrons to 8 workers). Great place to stop on a Chelsea market visit.