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Ajna Bar

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Address:
25 Little West 12th Street
New York, NY 10014

Neighborhood:
Meatpacking District

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Cuisine:
Asian

Price: $50 and over

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Ajna Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ajnabarnyc.com
Email: reservations@ajnabarnyc.com
Phone: (646) 416-6002
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Sunday 6:00pm-1:00am Lounge: Monday - Sunday 6:00pm-4:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Asian, French, Sushi
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wine
Entertainment: DJ's spin world house and electronic music nightly.
Special Events & Promotions: Specializing in private events from 10 – 1000, Ajna Bar offers food and beverage packages customized to best suit your needs. From a la carte dining to muti-course tasting menus our event department will design a package to accommodate any party.

Getting there

Public Transit: A,C,E,L train to 14th Street & 8th Avenue
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Street Parking Is Available
Public Parking Lots within 2 blocks

A word from Ajna Bar

Ajna Bar-presents diners with the ultimate restaurant experience. A nightlife Mecca for celebrities, Ajna Bar entertains, surprises and above all delights. For your dining pleasure our chefs offer a deliciously unique cuisine, combining the bold flavors of Asia with delicate French essences. Our… menu features the highest quality ingredients served family style, and the results are magical. The mixture of eclectic Asian decor, hypnotizing music from our talented DJs, and our magical food creates an unforgettable experience which will lure guests back over and over again. Continued

Ajna Bar

3.6

222 $50 and over restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAsian

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212 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

212 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

hot spot(100)
good for groups(99)
vibrant bar scene(88)

special occasion(75)
romantic(66)
late-night find(57)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (212)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

unfortunetely, when we arrived

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"unfortunetely, when we arrived at ajna, in advance, there was a line to enter and the guy in charge (hostess) made so many questions about our presence. Even i told him abaout our reservation in open table.
to put the circunstances worse, when we entered, the lady wnted to charge us a cover for the couple.
So, there are some things that never should be happen on a restaurante like this. I had a medium to bad experience there."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food bad service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the food was very good. The service for our table was not good because they talked the whole time together and didn't even ask, if everthing was ok!!
The guys who brought the food out of the Kitchen worked hard and very precise."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Venue - AWESOME! Food, not so much.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2007

Dined on 03/28/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My second time since it changed over and still absolutely LOVE the venue, you can't find a 'cooler' spot than Ajna. That said, a HUGE disconnect between the look and feeling of the place and the food which was just, well, ok. Not bad, no real complaints, but not great or nearly what you expect. We spent $700 for 6 people, had shared apps and two bottles, so price was right, but food just didn't get it done. It didn't have an interesting flavors, nothing surprising about it, which was a complete disappointment considering the fabulous venue.

My tip - don't go to early, we sat down for a 6:30 and there were crickets and tumbleweeds in the place, which was also a surprise - guess more people know about the food than I thought!"

Dined on 03/28/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great stuff

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a great restaurant but when I went last night it was SLOW. While I was early for Meatpacking (7p-9:30pm), there were only about 7 tables full. Regardless, the food is VERY good, right-size portions and unique. It's a consistent win!"

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A memorable evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Took a client who does a lot of international travel here with his wife...As soon as we walked through the door the exclamations started. The ambiance was spectacular and the food was outstanding!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorite spots in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of my favorite spots in Meat Packing & NYC!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Exceptionally poor service,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Exceptionally poor service, but nice food - pricey though."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

From out of town celebrating

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"From out of town celebrating my birthday. We were very pleased when we arrived.Service was great and the food was excellent. This place definitely will be on my list for a repeat visit."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Decent but could be better.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2006

Dined on 03/16/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been to Ajna Bar several times, even when it was Buddha Bar. In my opinion, the food is on the decline. It's not bad or horrible, but it's nothing to write home about. The quality of the braised beef was good but the cooking left a little to be desired. It wasn't as tender as braised beef should be. It was a bit chewy at times and left me wanting more. We had the grilled beef rolled around asparagus. once again, you could taste the quality but it was under-seasoned. I love the ambiance of Ajna Bar, but if only the food could match. Hopefully, the food can get back to where it used to be. The setting and location of Ajna Bar cannot be beaten. I love the setting of the restaurant."