"Kenka" on St. Mark's place- A true Japanese Izakaya (pub). I love it because of its ambience and old enka songs background, and excellent katsuo tataki (Skipjack Tuna or bonito sashimi with outer part seared) and amazing salad, and all the variety of food, which is a trademark of Izakaya. But non, this is not my favorate.
Kim's Video-I love this place, because you can easily get lost amid all the old-smelling CDs and DVDs and books and... "interesting looking" "Stuff." Also, lots of imported stuff. I am always reminded of a place in the movie "High Fidelity" when I enter this place. And I am also curious to know if Kim is the last name or the first name.
Interesting People Gothic people, Hippie people, rock'n'rollers (old and young), Japanese Hip-hop crews, Japanese Furitas, Rich Korean kids, Rich Taiwanese kids, Parsons people, NYU kids, Billy People... What a dynamic mix.
New CBGB Shop Um.... It is a new addition. Even though there were a lot of people on the street, the store was empty. So, I went in. I wasn't very intested in T-shirts. It is gone. So, what does a T-shirt mean now?
Sing Sing Karaoke Finally, my favorate spot in East Village. Nothing can beat this! For $5 each person between 1pm and 7pm everyday, you can sing any American, Japanese, Korean songs. In a private karaoke room! I highly recommend this place for people who need to look impeccable when going out for karaoke with friends, or people who just have to sing out loud without caring about other people, or couples in need of privacy. I think for general well-being of Americans, the karaoke culture has to be improved. In Japan, it is ok to go to karaoke alone, there is a place called "Uta Hiroba," a very tiny room for $2 an hour, without wigs or instruments to play with unlike other karaokes in Japan. In Korea, people never go to karaoke alone, as I know. There is a luxury karaoke, which is very clean and beautifully decorated. I miss singing and dancing on the table as a high school girl.
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