Sunday — Thursday
- First set · 6:00 – 8:30 PM
- Second set · 9:00 – 11:30 PM
Bar open 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Midtown East
Midtown East
Tonight & Every Night
Doors open at 5:00 PM daily.
Sunday — Thursday
Bar open 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday & Saturday
Late nights
Bar open 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
The Room
Down a short flight of stairs off East 53rd Street, past a sign you might walk by twice, the noise of Midtown falls away. What's left is low amber light, the hush of a small crowd, and a piano finding its way into the first set.
Tomi Jazz opened to the public in 2010, when Ken Mukohata turned what had been a members-only Japanese club into one of the city's most quietly beloved rooms. It has stayed intimate on purpose — a handful of tables, a proper bar, and live music every single night.
“A Cozy Jazz Club, if You Can Find It.”
Kitchen & Bar
Silky mentaiko cream, a little heat, the room's quiet favorite.
Crisp outside, molten center, sweet-sharp glaze.
Savory griddle pancake, pork & veg, bonito dancing on top.
A deep sake list served by glass & carafe — including the “Born in Tokyo, Made in Brooklyn” Nigori and an extensive junmai selection. Signature cocktails, Japanese beer, and sake floats — Calpico, Melon & Blue Hawaii ($14).
Nights at Tomi
Acclaim
“A Cozy Jazz Club, if You Can Find It.”
“One of the coolest places I've been to this year.”
Covered its 2010 opening to the public — a hidden room, finally shared.
Named among New York City's best jazz clubs.
For Musicians
Tomi Jazz books live jazz every night of the week — and we're always listening for new voices.
An intimate room, a real listening crowd, and a NYC stage with history. If you play, we'd love to hear you. Send a few links and a note, and we'll be in touch.
Bookings by email only — no phone inquiries, please.
Find Us
We're basement level and easy to miss — that's rather the point. Head to East 53rd between 2nd & 3rd, find the sign, and take the stairs down into the warm.