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2.0 of 5 stars.
As a matter of fact I came here with Asians.It's like a code of conduct to fuse in. disguise amongst slanted eyes.Being Asian-looking myself, it was no problemo too much.Anyway, we were celebrating a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there this past weekend with my bf to see The Do perform. I love this place and if you have never been...shame shame shame on you!!The ambiance is really relaxing. Especially during concerts...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent club. It seems like it's a hotspot for the Asians because when we went on Friday night, the line was neverending from both ends. I'm glad I didn't have to wait or pay to get into this place....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Hiro several times and each time, it's been really lame. The drinks are way overpriced (think $14 for a VT), the aerial dancers are unimpressive, and the club is so crowded you barely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can somebody (JEREMY "BIG POPPA" S.) please make club / lounge reviews filterable by the day / theme? If you think you can just give Hiro one rating and that Base NYC Fridays are the same as Cuckoo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went once on a Friday night. This is the place to go if you want to get your shoes trampled on and get drinks spilled on you. People were just walking around with no regard for personal space,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Sunday night for the gay night. We had to get there ridiculously early because of "the line" that I was told so much about. Upon pulling up, I saw a pretty decent sized line that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Hiro, my most often-attended club ever. For the amount of time I go here, you'd think I'd give it more than 3 stars. First off, Friday is Korean night so if you're looking for variety, avoid it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good time, drinks are really steep (and bartenders bitchy) but come on an open bar night and it's fine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uninspiring, boring and a huge letdown.We went for a friends' farewell and I was pretty disappointed. Standard door policy, look nice and you'll get in. $20 cover for girls, which totally isn't worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to go hear every Saturday nites in conjuction with BASE, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2263406174. Long lines but if you're with bonitas, u'll have no problems. I would stroll in round...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do end up here from time to time... hmmm... what can I say. I want to start by saying something nice. That's what my mom always told me to do.Hmmm.... thinking.Thinking...Still thinking.A yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro's crowd always differs, and that is part of what makes it a strange place to enjoy. If you're a downtown crowd kinda person, you likely won't get Hiro. But it's a good space and I like the decor....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed Hiro. The music was mostly good (hip-hop, top 40). They did play some techno, for the techno fans, although personally I dislike it very much. On the night I went, the crowd was diverse....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Acrobatic dancers raining down from the ceiling.Europeans with bottle service, tight shirts and bad attitudes.Downstairs main bar too crowded, upstairs bar better bet. Coked up socialites, no bueno.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're with me on a random night and we're headed here, you'll probably the following, "I don't do lines." The last couple times I came here were for parties sponsored by some booze or record or...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's a huge room with Japanese decor and flying ladies from the ceiling. There was a $15 cover and the drinks were very expensive. (Between $11-13). The crowd is not my style. Will not be back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, we went to Hiro and stood in line when we had our names on the guest list (who's guest list? who knows, some guy that told us how to get in) cover was $15.00 and I don't pay covers because...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Here is the thing. There was a 20 dollar cover at the door...which immediately ruined any sort of fun i may have had as the night went on, especially considering i get free entrance at other name...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spacious interior with rock and roll ambiance, but a little too exclusive for the overall offering. We got in without the $40 cover that night for a special event because a friend in the headlining...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a regular on Thursday nights when the Cheeky Bastard/GBH parties were hosted here. People said that this was an Asian party place, but from what I could tell, it was always Brooklynites in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since every night its different, and the crowd and feel of the party depend on who promotes the party, I'll try to limit this review to just the space and music. For a while, I just went on Fridays-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Socialightent promotes there and so decided to host my sister's birthday party there. Since I know the promoter, everything went smooth as far as a table, drinks. New DJ there spinning that night. My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dig New School Saturdays at Hiro! OK, so I've only been once so far, but you can be sure I'll be making numerous repeat appearances! The music was awesome, the crowd was full of some mighty sexy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue and space to dance. The music was a good mix of eighties, dance, techno, and hip hop. The DJ kept everyone moving all night. It wasn't too packed and the high ceilings allowed good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this club. Its hot!! Especially if you get drunk.. I was wildin last time I went screaming and hollering. Mad fun time. Doesnt have ordinary drinks.. So dont expect a heiny hear...lolIts a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, some important information: There is a dress code that is not that strictly enforced. I always dress up slightly for Hiro, but always end up hating myself after seeing a ton of guys...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After leaving The Park, we headed to Hiro where we didn't have to wait in line, but we did have to pay a $15 cover and then met 3 different stations of security-like stops: first we had to pay, then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For shame, man. First of all, I venture out to meatpacking maybe once a year. I hate this whole scene, so if you are into it, then disregard this review. I came here in support of a friend who is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the venue, hate the prices! The place is beautiful, it has a warm, orangy glow to it, thanks to the paper lanterns! Also some really interesting Asian decor. There are 2 slabs on either side of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i felt like the decor was ridiculous. and i wanted there to be less of those bench things in the middle of the room. we really wanted to let loose, but they were in the way!!i will say that everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RIDICULOUSLY CROWDED!!!! Pride weekend, my 2nd night out in NY. By the time I had made my way from my bff's gf's house in gorgeous Park Slope to meet a new friend here, the line was wrapped around 2...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: I was impressed with the decor. It definitely has that Asian flair to it with the low dimmed paper lamps hanging from the ceiling. It's a pretty decent size place - big square room with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro is too cool and expensive for me... PSYCHE, I'd go back in a minute if I could only get on the guest list (sarcasm...sort of.... I really would go back but I won't be able to after a birthday or...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On Friday nights, they have 'Welcome to Korea- a New Awakening' nights. Be sure to sneak in through the hotel elevators. Go down to the basement then come in through the backstage door. You may have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cool looking place, not so great for a club. its very spacious all round, serves better as a music venue; i seen a concert a few years ago. Place was crowded but didn't feel like it was. If ur gonna...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
besides the fact that I was already too drunk- and dont remember much---..i had a blast. I vaguely remember the interior, but as a Asian chick, i felt right at home.. Its probably because of the lil...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I HATE HIRO! I HATE HIRO! I HATE HIRO!I have tried, truly I have tried to like this place. GAY Sundays here are HORRIBLE. Does that mean the whole world doesn't come here? Oh no! It's always packed!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable douche doorman who yelled at us for walking down the wrong side of the rope in the entrance hallway-- WHEN THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE IN THE CLUB. He actually made us walk back and around the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an awesome time at Hiro. The people were far more attractive than any ordinary Asian social setting. The girls were better looking than the guys though on average. You will not be disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you lookin to party with asians on a Friday night, this is your spot. I really think it's one of the nicer looking clubs in the city and definitly one of the larger. Very asian theme to it which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Friday night Asian party at Hiro. I'm not a fan of Asian parties anymore, but if I had to go to one like I did on Friday, Hiro would be near the top of my list. The best thing about Hiro...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night is awesome!! Fantastic danceable techno music, woo hoo!!! All my European friends and I had a blast! Great spacious dance floor with fun Asian-inspired decor. Moby spins here...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! There's 2 floors and each floor has a bar...decoration was real japanese ish with paper lanterns and lots of japanese characters all over the seatings and stuff. Good music and drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Hiro last night and I figured out why I get so sauced here - the drinks are by far the strongest in the Meat Packing. Proceed with caution. Also, DO NOT LOOSE YOUR COAT TICKET or you might...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$20 cover sucks. Music could have been better. The only thing I liked was that there is a decently sized dance floor and it doesn't get as packed as some clubs (maybe that's not a good thing).Ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro is my guilty pleasure. And by guilty, I mean only when completely wasted.Hiro Saturdays are Asian night, if that's what you're into. I bring in the diversity, and we run around terrorizing the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be quite honest, I'm not sure I will come here again. It's not that I had a particularly bad experience -- it was actually quite fun -- but I don't think my body can handle dancing all night on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Haha I agree, "asian meat market"...I'm not crazy about this place, it's a little cheesy, especially when you compare it to the korean clubs in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: asian meat market.a few more words:- cover. boo.- long line. boo.- 5:1 guy girl ratio. let me rephrase - 5:1 aggressive creepy guy girl ratio. - weird hottie women squirming around in bed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, at 2:30am this place wouldn't let anybody (including groups of girls) inside without a $25 cover charge. No matter who you are, that's lame. No line, just people walking away.I'll give it two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro actually deserves 3.5 but I'll be generous and give it 4 stars. I was enticed to come here because everytime I drove by duing the summer and saw a looooooong line outside, usually mainly well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday after getting kicked out of The Park because of my friend's sneakers. Great venue. It's huge inside, with an ample-sized dance floor. DA�cor is Japanese-themed, of course, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This night club primary targets the Asian audience as it's decor are paper lanterns, Asian writing. Disappointedly there is no bamboo as it is embedded everywhere in the Asian lifestyle. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda smelled like sweat from my memory.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is easier to get into for guys if you have a lot of girls with you - at least one-to-one, forget about if you're a group of guys unless you come before 11p. Get your stamp earlier, come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've yet to figure why people line up for this place, the interior is nice and the music is decent, nothing too special.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
one night i saw hella cute asian guys lined up. unfortunately it was str8 night. i came here when its a gay club sunday night. the music sucked. way too gay for me, like the web. its a bigger place....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my time in Hiro.. the venue is somewhere asian. place is big so you don't feel you are getting pushed everywhere. Drinks are pretty standard. second floor has a bar and tables too.Overall...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The club was very nice, had a modern Asian feel to it. Except there were no Asians at all. The location is in a so-so neighborhood, you dont want to be there alone thats for sure. Music was nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The venue is certainly beautiful and the events they hold here certainly make full use of the ambiance and generally are fun.However what's always a pain is the club nights that happen here. Lines...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks hairy balls. Not just balls, but hairy balls. Horrible music, drinks, and crowd. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, Last Saturday was my first (and last) night at Hiro. Let's take it from the top. Me and 4 of my girls went to Hiro around 1am and there wasn't much of a line. Either way, we were getting a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the crowd can be homogenous, yes they can make you wait on a long line outside and yes every drink you get is $11 but if you to bargain they may give you a discount and if you get wasted before...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ugh.... went here on a saturday for my birthday party. WHAT A MISTAKEthe place was EMPTY... on a SATURDAY NIGHTthats ultra un-cool by my standards. it makes me sad that asian people try to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*sigh* It's kinda sad that asian nights are like this in NY(friday night), but what the hell, I didn't have to wait in line to get in so i can't complain. The line was ridiculously long and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I"d really like to give this place 4 stars because I had a good time, I loved the space and music was good (mostly in part because it was a specifically themed party) but i hate hate hate the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had a good time....good music.. very big and spacey..... good sexy crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OMFG...THere are soooooo many ASIANS!!! what is happening to nyc nightlife????luvuuvvv all the reviews about hiro having soo many asians...as if that is a problem? many clubs in nyc have a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday night. Douchbaggery on an epic scale. It's a nice room though and the doormen don't let it get crowded. Great people watching, especially the desperation outside. The crowd was 75...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very Asian and often times, mostly Korean. At least on Friday nights.Cover is standard here $10 - $20, depending on if your name's on guestlist or not. I went with a mixed group of guys and girls, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sad to say, the bloom is very much off the rose of this place. I can't quite put my finger on it, but Sunday nights at Hiro have definitely lost...something. The crowd has deteriorated into a mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Barf! You will never catch me anywhere near this place again. Worst crowd, worst vibe...dumbest bouncers. Grossest place ever. If you are not one of the following, this place is probably not for you....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great space, and no cover, it's a deal.. the music was excellent IMHO, and it seemed free of the ubiquitous, and rather dull shirtless gym crowd, just cute boys of all different flavors....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last Thursday specifically to see LA Riots. I signed up for the guest list which meant it was free to get in (nice). And from 10-11 was open bar...free drinks (nice) even though it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lining up in front of a swanky club is not how I roll. At least in Cali. That said, on a Saturday night, a girl friend and I were prepared to wait in front of Hiro, supposedly the up-and-coming...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Friday nights ~ I've got three words for you."TOO MANY ASIANS"My expression = UGH!!!!!!!!!The price you pay for wanting to see all your girlfriends. you lucky bitches!Priceless, I know.And that's all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out this place this past Friday and it wasn't too bad. Cover was 15 bones due to guestlist "discount." The normal cover is $20. The bouncers and promoters surprisingly didn't have an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. I'm a fan. So far a fun Asian club.1) I'll go back for this one Go Go dancer alone. So hot...2) Spacious and not crowded. Not sure if it's usually like that, but pls keep the sweaty HS kids...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on a Friday night and it happened to be Korean night. I was hoping to hear some Lee Jung Hyun or Se7en or something Korean-ish just to set it apart from other clubs. Or maybe even an Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nightlife experience:Your typical Asian American hotspot for nightlife and entertainment- Get trashed, meet a few people, forget their names. Rinse and repeat at another generic asian joint with "hip"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I swear it was like Korean Dudes night last Friday here but I like Hiro. The Japanese theme somehow works in a freaky deaky hip hop club. Decent sized dance floor downstairs amidst a some tables. Got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night (Friday night.) If you're into the Asian crowd-- this place is good, but not exactly my cup of tea. I waited in line for about 5 minutes and when my friend went to the front to see...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was it six months ago? The wait for the doors to open was toe-numbing and frankly... mean.An hour trickled past door time. The long line shifted from foot to footuntil Chan Marshall stepped out of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anti Pop Consortium and Prefuse 73, mainstays of trip-hop, performing at a swanky nightclub in the district of dudes wearing Ralph Lauren striped shirt, the obligatory sporty suit coat, and probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diagnosis: Yellow Fever*Crowded*Ok dancefloor*Interesting Asian DecorI went here on a club night and it was the typical MPD bullshit. There was a long line of bawdy looking people waiting to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After much fanfare, I finally went to the 'Asian Night' on Fridays. I got there early to stand in line but to my amazement, when I got close to the front of the line, the promoter told me that I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great time dancing the night away on a Saturday night! Music was okay but the atmosphere was so pretty. I didn't have to wait in line -just talked with the doorgirl and got in with 10 dollar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here for the Thrillist Party as a part of Internet Week. I wouldn't review, since it's more for a specific function, but I understand this place is rented out a lot for organized...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh clubs.I never really go to them if I have a say in it, but since I was rollin deep with some co-workers and it was a Thrillist party, I silenced my exnay on the clubsay vote and tagged along. When...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place I go there every Thursday, the whole staff is great:).
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few Fridays ago because my friend just broke up with his girlfriend and wanted to go out. So we got a table and bottle service. This was only my second time at Hiro and this particular...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very unique look inside with a cool asian theme. Lots of red lighting and has girls hanging from the ceiling in sheets doing acrobatics. Not a very big dance floor. the floor is interrupted by the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Hiro for the first time this past Sunday. I probably would have had a better time had I had a few more drinks, but I had a good time. Very big dance floor with minimal standing space...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open space and a good dance vibe of friendly faces and rhythm. A $40 minimum on the credit card juked a solo like me. But all in all DJs for the Fool's Gold event were down right off the hizzle. Went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for my cousin's 30th birthday party and I had a lot of fun! I just came from the club and it was quite easy to get into.Whether or not that's a good thing is a matter of opinion. Music:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I saw a chick get checked by a security guard and plummet to the concrete at the door here because she insisted on getting inside after being told that she was not allowed in. Then shortly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clubs are not really my thing - but when I heard that DJ Premiere (he works with Gang Starr, JayZ, DJ Guru - tons of others) was playing and I could get in halfprice since one of my friends knows...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Hiro for their gay night last Sunday. I was not impressed. The space is really interesting and has the potential for something great. Potential that goes unfulfilled.First, the drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think it really depends on what exactly you come here for. My reason was for Ghostly's Matthew Dear on a Thursday night. He was fantastic, so was the space...to which I later found out that this was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on NYE only because my best friends were DJing. The ONLY reason I ever would. This place was trash. Douchebags dressed in shitty clothes, drinking shitty drinks like Red Bull and vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had the choice to go out one night a week, it would be here on a sunday night (the gay night). Music usually makes my night, and the DJ here always makes a great selection (The DJ used to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sort of torn because I thought it was a very pretty and interesting space and I met some cuties, but ultimately, I got bored and left "early" at 1:00am. I sort of felt that Hiro's Sunday party...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am obviously a little bit biased here, but I honestly feel that Hiro is one of the best spaces in the city. Seriously, how many places can you really be in awe of an interior space in Manhattan...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i was dragged here on a sunday night. it was just so sweaty and crazy and big and crowded. i almost cried, but instead i got really sick and had to be carried home. no good. it looked like what would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually had an excellent time at Hiro, despite some of the reviews of it being lame. We got in with no problem and the music was pretty good (not amazing, but not as bad as the music at APT which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is purely a review of hiro as a music venue. just got back from the taken by trees show. the sound was surprisingly good for the space. i wasn't thrill with the way they set up the seating....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro, Hiro, Hiro... God where to start.This is a great place to bring your out of town friends who are eager for the "New York" night life experience. I went there a few weeks ago and though I had no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dragged poor Rebecca with me to an afterparty during Fashion Week; the crowd was an interesting mix of people- does anyone look in the mirror before they leave the house- too many bad sweet 16 and MOB...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hip and popular club in the basement of the maritime hotel. Huge space with vaguely Asian/Japanese decor fits with more or less what you'd expect for a trendy, upscale venue. Also used as a live event...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it was cool when they had a live show.a few of girls who were working at the bar were bitchy and rude.that night, the dj was one of the worst djs eva.people started leaving, empty dance floor, for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent size place with a stage, cool crowd, only have Japanese beerMy friends brought me to this place last week. We got there around like 11:40 PM on a Thursday. For some reason, there's a line of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to stop in if you went to a fabulous party beforehand, and you're dressed to the hilt. I was coming from The Park in Chelsea, from a benefit gala for a ballet company performing at...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK - this place was empty last night.and I have no idea why. I was told it was pretty happening! But seriously, what the heck happened?I love the interiors - very circa Kill Bill fight scene. Altho...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Friday night when it was a nightclub. Deejay was surprisingly good, tasteful mixing of hip-hop. Everyone is ridiculously Asian. General age was about 21-26 with a few outliers. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kill Bill comes to mind when I think of Hiro. The scene where Uma Thurman is fighting off the Japanese school kids with large staircases all around is what it feels like. I went here on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here when Cheeky Bastards are having a party. Loads o fun. Plus they usually have a Tiger Beer/shot of cheap whiskey combo that is $4 or so.Yess.My favorite show here was the Teddybears...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a little while ago to see the John Butler Trio (awesome as always). The tickets were limited to 400, and was done as an intimate seated event. Great night!!!Really, really nice intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most aesthetically pleasing clubs I have been to. It looks like a scene straight out of Kill Bill. I love going here on thursday nights to attend the free Cheeky events. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For gay guys, there is no other place to be on Sunday night. Great crowd, amazing energy. Really great space, with lots of places to wander around to. It can be "circuit-y" but the flirting is fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday nights at Hiro play host to the Cheeky Bastard parties, which are always a great time. I've seen DJ sets from members of Ladytron, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Bloc Party to Courtney Love perform LIVE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to google the definition of "Hiro" and found nothing, so I think the expression "lame as hell" fits the bill. Worst dj ever! My hamster can turn tables better than this guy on my laptop. There...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great venue to see a live band play!!!!The interior is Japanese themed meets trendy NY. It is cute, just enough space to be able to see your performer and have an incredible acoustic sound....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty inside, but that's all it's got. They apparently aren't aware of the NYC smoking ban, because I left this place smelling like shit. They serve drinks in glasses, which is fine, but then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Thursday night to hear a friend DJ. From the moment we stepped to the door we were treated like VIPs. Hehe, it pays to know the DJ! Inside, it's all dark lacquered wood, Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good, loud music? Check.wide-open, groovy surroundings? Check.cool kids that like to dance (even the hipsters!)? Check.free Shows and two for one vodkas? Double check!in the middle of every thing?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hiro is a great place to party! it's in the meatpacking district, so it has that kind of vibe, but it's not all snooty like the other clubs in the area. okay, some nights they are. but usually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! More so than the bar upstairs. The atmosphere is just gorgeous! No Stella though. The asian theme suits the place quite nicely. Do not come in here with a polo shirt and shorts,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK ambiance. I'm not into loud dance clubs with no cell phone reception though. I stayed 5 whole minutes and left.Oh, the no-shorts policy is in effect for all you visiting Californians.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been here twice.. with two very different experiencesthe first the WHOLE bottom was closed and just the upstairs bar was open and i felt as if my friends were trying to force a good time.. so i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro is definitely a hip, fun spot. The times that I have been there it has not been that difficult to get in. The only downside I feel of Hiro is I have dealt with some unpleasant bartenders and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Concerts are held at this place? I guess that would explain the over sized stage. I only come here to shake my kadunkadunk when Base NYC parties are taking place. Was at Hiro this past Friday for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I will only come here if someone else is paying. And I'm on the guestlist. And no one talks to me. I've been to a few shows here, and once on a Thursday night for their big dance event. The sound at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They lose a star for the incessant, pervasive and apparently normal smoking indoors, it's was a little suffocating at times. Apart from that and that this place was a hot and humid as hell, it totally...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for live shows. I saw a really boring Badly Drawn Boy show here, and the place was cool-looking enough that when I got bored of shoegazing I could look around and take in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday nights @ Hiro are quite possibly the most fun nights in NYC. Tons of eye candy, great music and dancing, and you can smoke inside which I always appreciate. Beware of overly-forward guys...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went last night (5/15) for a private party and show. cool decor...kill bill description is spot on, space is well laid out, good sushi, nice crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of an Asian fusion (Chinese/Japanese) decor, with the main floor and stairs off to one side, a sort of stage to the right, the main bar in the back, elevated tables when you walk in that I'm sure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro is perfect from 1am-on, IN THE WINTER and RAIN. Dude, I know, I know, i'm gonna hear it for this - but you've got bungalow's up-top man, bungalows! Markedly easier getting in then the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bonus - no cover - but don't be fooled, you lose the worth of the cover charge in drink prices, $6 coat check, and dignity. But this too has it's place in the spectum of fun times...Three friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hiro was a dope venue. KILL BILL was filmed here baby! It was so awesome. The venue is really pretty large and impressive compared to a lot of the places in LA. Decor was excellent, filled with paper...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THIS is the best place to see a show. I saw Damien Rice here do an acoustic set and it was, maybe, one of the best shows I've ever seen. The place holds only about 200-300 people so its quite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heavy/Lite - You Decide!Went to Hiro on a Sunday night as a final stop to a big weekend out. Initially I was a bit skeptical about the place - after all it IS inside a hotel. The lack of queue/cover...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town for a wedding with little funds and no patience for waiting in line, so Sunday night at Hiro, with no line or no cover - perfect.Everyone was nice. I love that. Makes a bumpkin from Texas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It would have been five stars, but I have a personal reason for knocking it down to four. I went to see Cat Power about a month ago, and it was the week in winter when it was about 17-25 degrees out....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The space is awesome but the only nights I like it here are on Thursdays for the GBH parties. It attracts an eclectic young crowd, is free if you RSVP at gbh.tv, they play good music, and there's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had many a great Thursday night dancing in the basement of the Maritime Hotel at this hotspot, although unless you know someone, or the evening's password, you're probably going to have to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a while ago for the New Order after-party (with bassist Peter Hook on DJ duty). It's a striking Japanese-style space -- The low tables and seats made it easy to go from relaxing/being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well... after going to Hiro a couple of times on Sunday nights (http://www.myspace.com/cuckooclubnyc), I had to sign up and write my first Yelp review... This place blows my mind every time I go. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Total blast here. Cute boys, good music, sexy dramatic space, but small pricey drinks. Whatever. I'm still going back the next Sunday night I'm there.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Way fun on Sunday nights! One of the best gay outing nights in the city by far. Great music. Cute crowd. Reasonable (ish) drinks. Great venue. All in all, my best gay outing experience during trips to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: Kill BillLove the decorations, although the lion head above the stage is oddly the one Chinese thing in a Japanese themed room. Just got back from a live performance (Emily Haines) at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue. BEAUTIFUL. Seriously gorgeous interior. Annoying as hell prices for drinks though. Unless you have drink tickets or have a date with a bankroll (or one yourself) I would not suggest this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my company's holiday staff party last night. We had the ballroom from 6-9 p.m. and then some, and it was an interesting space. The food wasn't that great -- not sure if it was catered by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never seen so many good looking people crammed into such a large space in New York. Great ambiance, friendly bartenders (I think I tip too much b/c I rarely experience bad service at bars), and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
never a dull time, always fun. very festive interior with a japanese mod style theme. gotta love the tunnel walkway opening up to the unexpectedly huge space, it definitely gets you in the mood to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. I love the look and feel. Its dark but as a somber red glow to it. I caught Ellen Allien here a couple months ago - it was fantastic.Watch out, the place can get pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great live music venue, such a beautiful space. An intimate, dark sake bar but chic and industrial if that makes any sense. I saw Cat Power perform there and it was pretty amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and that it is built into the basement of what used to be Covenant House and contained rats on steroids is all the more thrilling for me.On a Friday night women are dangling from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place, great sushi, yummy food and quite enchanting. GREAT FOR GROUPS!In short loved it.Date Rating: 6Pick up Scale: 7Strong suggestions: call ahead for your group and dress to get in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Saturday night for a B-Day party...The place has a really nice decor (Japanese theme) and the music was good..We got a space in the middle of the place because my friends bought some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"i think im turning japanese, i think im turning japanese, i really think so!"when i think of hiro, i imagine myself dancing to this song...this is a great place to dance, watch a live show (the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday night and was treated to one of the best dj's i've heard in a long time. The main ballroom was completely empty and closed off (which is a shame since its really a cool space....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is gorgeous with exquisite Japanese influenced decor. Go hang out with the gays on Sunday. The ambiance seems to dwindle as the night goes on, however.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in The Meat Packing District, so it's like, OKAY, I SHOULD HAVE ANTICIPATED MOST OF THE THINGS THAT BOTHERED ME. Having said that, here are the things I did not like about Hiro.1) We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I told you that there were models swinging from the ceiling on giant gossamer scarves, would you believe me? Hunkered in the bowels of the Maritime hotel, Hiro is a Japanese-themed nightclub with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Hiro. Walking through the corridor to reach the main doors enlists a feeling of excitement. You can hear the music, you can feel the vibe, but you can't quite see the scene yet. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had great concert experiences seeing The Sounds, Beck, and Elbow at this venue. The lighting is beautiful, but the layout is a bit haphazard, probably because it was originally a restaurant that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have been to quite a few events hosted at hiro, and i have had good times and blah blah times. the atmosphere is great, but it really depends on the event. often the crowd and the staff can be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sunday night gay party in this space rocks. No cover, awesome space, and packed. Lots of cute guys.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know that feeling when you walk into a club, and the music is pumping and the crowd is going wild and the lights are careening wildly? I TOTALLY got that feeling walking into the Hiro Ballroom on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Hiro twice. One night was alright because they had a singer from a small time performing live, and live music is always nice. The second time I went to Hiro, there was no special...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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