Big Tour in Little Tokyo - East Village's Little Tokyo - Manhattan, New York

Take a tour of NYC's Little Tokyo with us!
The Wasabi Apple finally takes a bite out New York City's Little Tokyo. In this episode, Yasu and I walk the streets of Little Tokyo to show case the myriad ramen shops, sushi bars, izakaya, sake bars, toy shops, and much much more!
The epicenter of NYC’s Little Tokyo is housed between 3rd and 1st Avenues, nestled between St. Marks Place and 10th St., and clipped by Stuyvesant St.
Although an influx of Japanese business men and students in the 1980’s due large in part to the country’s economic boom saw in increase of Japanese people to the area, it wasn’t until the 1990s that the neighborhood truly exploded into what it is today (understandably so). Where there are people, there are ALWAYS hungry mouths!!! It was only a matter of time that the rest of New York City discovered the delicious wonders hidden away past the ruddy exterior of the East Village.
Even though the East Village and St Marks aren't what they once were, you can still rest assured that to catch a bit of that nice bohemian vibe if you wonder into this relaxed neighborhood. With so much to see and experience, Little Tokyo and the East Village is a must go destination for tourists and locals alike!
Places Featured (in order):
Ramen Setagaya @ramensetagayausa
Min Sushi @minsushiny
Kimura @kimura_nyc
Kenka
Search and Destroy
Szechuan Mountain House @szechuanmountainhouse
T-Swirl Crepe @tswirlcrepe
Udon St Marks @udonstmarks
Spot Dessert Bar @spotdessertbar
Yakitori Taisho @yakitoritaishonyc
Boka @bokanyc
Wanyoo Cyber Cafe @wanyoosg
Sing Sing Karaoke @singsingavea
Waga
Barcade @barcade
St. Marks Hotel
Sunrise Mart @sunrisemart
Village Yokocho @villageyokochony
The Bean @thebeannyc
Pan Ya @panyabakeryny
Angel's Share @angelssharenyc
Sharaku @sharakurestaurant
Hisae's Asian Pub
Hasaki @hasakinyc
Cha An Tea House @chaanteahouse
Soba Ya @sobaya.nyc
Hi Collar @hi_collar
Sake Decibel @sakebar.decibel
Veselka @veselkanyc
Sakaya @sakayanyc
Beron Beron @beronberon.nyc
Crystal Garden @crystalgardennyc
Rai Rai Ken @rairaiken_ny
Sushi Kai @sushikainyc
Music:
Jell-o by Egozi 00:02 - 01:50
Gente Innocente non Corre by Art Against Agony 01:51 - 02:26
Jell-o by Egozi 02:27 - 03:42
Rewind by Aves 03:44 - 06:43
Will You Dance With Me by La Linea 06:44 - 08:22
Easy Money by Rex Banner 08:23 - 10:17
All music licensed through ArtList
Equipment:
iPhone 11
Samsung S20 FE
Osmo 2
Shure mv88+
Shure ms7b

[@wasabiapple2924]

*BIGGGG correction* The man we talked to in Sakaya is RICK not Frank 😖 My huge apologies! It wouldn't be a Wasabi Apple video if I didn't mistake my words! 😅 Please forgive me, Rick!

[@margiewilliams1344]

That was so interesting! Loved your commentary about each of the spots. The ponytail was a nice touch!😁

[@wasabiapple2924]

Hahaha Thank you very much! Thought you might like the tail 🤣

[@hdrewjackson]

Great commentary! Great music! Great video!

[@wasabiapple2924]

Thank you very much! That means a lot 😃 I'm really happy you like the video!

[@tinhla5130]

Thanks

[@seomei]

I love it, miss this place 🥺

[@iamthemc9316]

Fire video bro 🙌 I just subbed

[@wasabiapple2924]

Thank you very much! That means a lot!!!

[@fortek3092]

Nice video bro

[@wasabiapple2924]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@wasabiapple2924]

You live in NYC?

[@MonicaSilva-po2es]

those effects........

[@GENX001]

Was that just a passerby that yelled out "it sucks"? WTF

[@wasabiapple2924]

Hahahaha yes...yes it was. You can see him in the clip before walking up behind me 🤣

[@GENX001]

@@wasabiapple2924 that what I like to call a "New York Moment" 😄

[@wasabiapple2924]

@@GENX001 Bahahaha! The quintessential!!!

[@phipsk1259]

Mask ......outside.....lol