Night Market : Japanese food & Autumn Festival
Upstairs is making a limited supply of tickets available which get a free drink, $6 off a menu item, it’s pretty good :) First come, first served. You will never get these fantastic food vendors combination anywhere!
Rain or Shine, we have a huge indoor space!
PRE SALE Online Drink & Food Ticket $12, Online/Door Ticket $15
Rain or Shine, we have a huge indoor space!
PRE SALE Online Drink & Food Ticket $12, Online/Door Ticket $15
- ONE FREE Sponsored Asian flavor cocktails, Sake, Shochu or Yuzu flavored mocktails
- $6 OFF ONE menu item
* We make a VIP line for the ticket holder if the food line became too long, Sponsored drinks available ONLY for ticket holders. Sampling may have a VIP line for ticket holders.
Join us on October 13th
Limited supply of tickets available which get a free drink, $6 off a menu item, it’s pretty good :) First come, first served.
Night Market
Join us on October 13th
An epic night market is coming to Brooklyn. You get the MIKA + Upstairs night market experience, New York’s popular Japanese restaurants will get together at a Brooklyn chic dining establishment. We’re turning all 8,700 square feet of Mika in Brooklyn into a night-market featuring:
More to follow! Menu may change.
- Mouthwatering popular traditional Japanese street food menu (Ramen, Takoyaki, Yakitori (Skewers), Yakisoba, Kobe beef sushi, Yakiniku (BBQ) over rice, Matcha tiramisu, Sake ice cream, Super Omakase strawberry, Special sake flight tasting and more! ) by each restaurants/brands with Brooklyn chic dining execution, price range $10-$15
- Sponsored drinks Asian flavor cocktails, Sake, Shochu and Yuzu flavored mocktails by Drink Lunar, Wesake, Honkaku Spirits and Moshi * Only available for ticket holders
- Selected local craft Sake, Beer, Wine, NY-cocktails
- 2 areas (outdoor patio and indoor), Large island bar, Pool table, Darts
- Super photogenic backdrop (it’s Lantern city) as backdrop to the festive atmosphere
- Photo booth for memories and fun
- Theme : #kitsune
Suggested to wear kitsune (fox) mask. Why? Please read FAQ!
More to follow! Menu may change.
Location
MIKA
25 Thames Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
25 Thames Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Date & Time
October 13, 2022, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us on October 13th
Tickets was sold out in 48h last time! And there was a long waiting list. Don't wait to get tickets!
Vendors
KARLSBALLS
The most popular Takoyaki truck in NYC, make 1,000 dishes each event and has always a long line! Karlsballs use carefully selected imported ingredients, and prepare fresh for each event. Karl has been featured on the cooking channel, vice action bronson show, CNBC, CBS, NHK japan bs1 and more.
NARUTO RAMEN
Naruto Ramen serves traditional Japanese style ramen, there was a huge demand then they opened the second location in Brooklyn. The base of the soup is Shoyu ramen with a pork and chicken stock. Naruto Ramen uses original, handmade noodles in all of its dishes.
YAKINIKU WEST
Yakiniku West is an authentic Japanese Style BBQ restaurant. Established in 1997 by West, which was founded 55 years ago in Fukuoka Japan. Yakiniku West offers reliable taste and service for decades.
NORIKOH
Norikoh is a sleek Japanese restaurant. Norikoh blends the modern with the traditional, reflected both in its menu rooted in Japanese Kaiseki cuisine in addition to its fun cocktails.
Oishsii Strawberry
Super Omakase Strawberry. Oishii Strawberry was featured on New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The New York and more. Oishii brand combined the best farming practices with an obsession for quality to ensure only the most delicious berries make it to your doorstep.
Kankitsu Labo Japan
New face. Made from citruses harvested in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Rinds of KANKITSU are delicately peeled, and candied using traditional methods to enjoy the harmony of sweet and tart. The peels are well-coated with beet sugar and dried completely—in results, the candied peels are not sticky and the sugar does not fall off.
NIPPON CHA
Just opened in October 2022 in Williamsburg. Nippon Cha’s mission is to deliver authentic, ceremonial grade matcha and traditional Japanese teas to the world and believe that quality should never be compromised. Nippon Cha has outlined strict criteria and definitions for ceremonial, both thick and thin grade matcha, and Nippon Cha teas.
MIYOMACCHI
Won the 3rd prize at the Konamon festival. Miyomacchi is a new face of Japanese street food brand. The authentic YAKISOBA is made with chewy noodles stir-fried with cabbage, pork, bean sprouts, carrots, aonori (dried seaweed), red ginger, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes
KATO SAKE WORKS
Kato Sake Works is a local craft sake brewery in Bushwick Brooklyn, Kato Sake Works offers local sake enjoyed genuinely. They are the neighborhood brewery that bridges cultures and reshapes the sake experience.
Miniature food
Generally delicate and tiny items are called "kawaii" in Japanese; miniature food is created with the Japanese miniature-art techniques of recent decades.
Riverside Wrapping
Hand-made in New York City with materials imported from Japan, these lightweight, unique, earrings are perfect for every occasion. By making accessories with the same materials Emi, founder of Riverside Wrapping, use for wrapping, allows her to combine the style, materials, and beauty of her multi culture backgrounds with the more modern aesthetic of her new home.
CharZilla's Card Boutique
Pokémon & Figures Official seller on @whatnot & @dripshop.live. CharZilla's Card Boutique sell Pokémon related products such as cards, plushies as well we Japanese exclusive Pokémon snacks.
KABUKI Art is coming to Brooklyn
Artist : KAZUKI ONOHARA
Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate kumadori make-up worn by some of its performers.
Kazuki Onohara worked as a Kabuki stage background painter for 12 years.
While in high school, he became interested in mural painting and started his career as a freelance wall and signboard artist. After graduating from the Image Creation Department of Asagaya College of Art and Design, he attended calligraphy and painting classes while working at a TV video production company, photo lab, and construction company in order to experience the wider world of creators. In his seventh year of working life, he was introduced to Kabuki props and worked as a background painter for 12 years. He became an instructor for a preservation group of
the Agency for Cultural Affairs' selected preservation techniques, and aspired to become an independent artist. In July 2022, he joined Matsuyama Studio as an assistant.
Kazuki Onohara worked as a Kabuki stage background painter for 12 years.
While in high school, he became interested in mural painting and started his career as a freelance wall and signboard artist. After graduating from the Image Creation Department of Asagaya College of Art and Design, he attended calligraphy and painting classes while working at a TV video production company, photo lab, and construction company in order to experience the wider world of creators. In his seventh year of working life, he was introduced to Kabuki props and worked as a background painter for 12 years. He became an instructor for a preservation group of
the Agency for Cultural Affairs' selected preservation techniques, and aspired to become an independent artist. In July 2022, he joined Matsuyama Studio as an assistant.
Sponsors
HONKAKU SPIRITS
Honkaku Spirits is devoted to bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American customers with a particular focus on koji-based spirits, including Honkaku (meaning authentic) Shochu, Ryukyu Awamori from Okinawa, and koji whiskey, an as-yet undefined but widely enjoyed category of whiskey. Working exclusively with family-run suppliers, Honkaku Spirits endeavors to introduce the finest traditional spirits Japan has to offer.
LUNAR
Brooklyn local brand with Asian flavored cocktails, First Asian Craft Hard Seltzer. 100+ recipes and many trips to Asia later, Lunar finally created a recipe that perfectly blended the Asian flavors we love with the modern hard seltzer in a delicious, harmonious way. The fruits and ingredients that flavor each can of Lunar are brought over from the motherland. And that's also why Lunar products have real colors, real calories, and a touch of real sugar. No artificial flavors
Moshi
New York local non-alcohol drink brand. Moshi made the brand to produce Asian drinks to go with Asian food using Yuzu flavor. Real Ingredients, Real Taste. With Moshi Yuzu, we have captured all the unique profiles of this prized citrus and created a sparkling beverage like no other.
WESAKE
WESAKE makes sake in Kobe Japan and they make sake in canned so that you can enjoy sake easily anywhere. WESAKE process starts in the rice fields in Tagocho Japan, where rice grains are carefully grown for 6 months by local farmers. Rice is then transported to Kobe Japan, a famous sake-brewing hub given it’s ideal climate and its pristine water sources. WESAKE brew Junmai Ginjo style sake because it’s elegant enough for seasoned sake drinkers, but also bright, fun and easy for all those who are starting to drink it.
Location
Mika
25 Thames Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
25 Thames Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Photo credit : @renango
FAQ:
(2) If we have a long line for foods, we will make a VIP line for ticket holders. Sponsored drinks available ONLY for ticket holders. Sampling may have VIP line, for ticket holders.
(3) Helps us with demand planning and making the experience even better for everyone
FAQ:
- Will tickets also be sold at the door?
Yes, while supplies last. - Is the event open to the public?
Yes! - Can I go without a ticket?
Yes, but we recommend you get tickets for 3 reasons
(2) If we have a long line for foods, we will make a VIP line for ticket holders. Sponsored drinks available ONLY for ticket holders. Sampling may have VIP line, for ticket holders.
(3) Helps us with demand planning and making the experience even better for everyone
- How does check-in work?
We’ll scan in your QR code at MIKA, and give you a one drink and food vouchers.
- Can I come late than my ticket time?
If you're late for your ticket time, entry will be permitted if space allows. - What if I cannot make it?
Please refer to the refund policy below.
- What if I lose food & drink voucher?
Do not lose your food & drink voucher. We’re unable to replace these if you lose them. Use it or lose it ;) - 4pm-7pm has more variety of free drink selection?
We will prepare the same amount of free drinks 4-7pm and 7-10pm. - Why #kitsune (fox)?
About Mika
Mika has largely sourced local products for the bar, including Bushwick-based beers, local craft sake, food, and Finger Lakes wines with American – Japanese cuisine in Bushwick.
https://mikabushwick.com/
Instagram @mikabushwick
About Upstairs
Upstairs is a growing community of “social scholars” based in New York City.
Upstairs NYC promotes learning & community engagement across 4 pillars: art & culture, lifestyle, technology and food through panel discussions, experiential events and socials. And Upstairs NYC stewards events end-to-end from ideation to supporting execution and promotion & PR.
Our events also provide a forum for local creators to connect with future collaborators and engage with their audience, as well as for sponsors to engage with their future consumers.
www.upstairsnyc.org
Instagram @upstairsatnyc
Mika has largely sourced local products for the bar, including Bushwick-based beers, local craft sake, food, and Finger Lakes wines with American – Japanese cuisine in Bushwick.
https://mikabushwick.com/
Instagram @mikabushwick
About Upstairs
Upstairs is a growing community of “social scholars” based in New York City.
Upstairs NYC promotes learning & community engagement across 4 pillars: art & culture, lifestyle, technology and food through panel discussions, experiential events and socials. And Upstairs NYC stewards events end-to-end from ideation to supporting execution and promotion & PR.
Our events also provide a forum for local creators to connect with future collaborators and engage with their audience, as well as for sponsors to engage with their future consumers.
www.upstairsnyc.org
Instagram @upstairsatnyc
REFUND POLICY
The event fee is non-refundable. You can, on the other hand, transfer a ticket to a friend.
If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Guests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact [email protected] to book a future event.
The event fee is non-refundable. You can, on the other hand, transfer a ticket to a friend.
If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Guests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact [email protected] to book a future event.
TICKETING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
In order for the purchaser and/or holder (hereinafter referred to as you “You” or “Your”) of a valid wristband or ticket (“Ticket”) to enter Night Market (the “Event”), You must possess a valid Ticket that permits access.
ARTICLE 1: YOUR TICKET
In order for the purchaser and/or holder (hereinafter referred to as you “You” or “Your”) of a valid wristband or ticket (“Ticket”) to enter Night Market (the “Event”), You must possess a valid Ticket that permits access.
ARTICLE 1: YOUR TICKET
- PLEASE BE ADVISED that the purchase and/or use of a Ticket to, and/or entry to the Event shall constitute Your unconditional acceptance to be bound by any and all of the terms and conditions contained within this agreement (this “Agreement”) between You and Night Market to attend all or part of the Event.
- For safety reasons, the Night Market reserves the right to, without any prior notice or compensation to You: postpone, cancel, interrupt or stop the Event; provisionally keep visitors on the Event site at the end of the Event; totally or partially vacate the Event site; and deny access to the Event site regardless of the possession of a valid entry ticket.
- Subject to the limitations of this Agreement, the Night Market reserves the right to change, modify, or alter any aspect of the Event (including, without limitation, the appearance of any performer, and/or the order of performance of any performer), at any time, for any reason whatsoever, without any prior notice or compensation to You. You understand that the artists and/or lineup for the Event may be changed and that such occurrence shall not, under any circumstances, entitle You to any claim whatsoever, including, but not limited to, a refund for Your Ticket.
- You understand, acknowledge, and agree that the names of any performer contained in any Event promotional material is intended for informational purposes only, and does not, in any way, represent the importance or headline status of any single artist, act or performer, and is subject to change without prior notice.
- EXCEPT AS EXPLICITLY OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN, YOU UNCONDITIONALLY UNDERSTAND THAT ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, THERE WILL BE NO TICKET REFUNDS AND/OR TICKET EXCHANGES. THE EVENT IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
- If the Event is cancelled in whole, or in part, due to a Force Majeure Event (as defined below), You will not be entitled to a refund. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Night Market may issue, at the Night Market sole and absolute discretion, a partial or full refund of Your Ticket, by accounting for, among other considerations, the extent and nature of the cancellation. A “Force Majeure Event” shall mean an act of God, act of terrorism, flood, tsunami, strike or other labor condition or dispute, an order or injunction of any court or administrative body or any other act of public authority, severe weather threatening the safety of Event attendees or similar contingency or unexpected event, plague, epidemic, pandemic, outbreaks of infectious disease or any other public health crisis, including quarantine or other restrictions, and any such occurrence beyond the reasonable control of Night Market. You understand that in all instances, the maximum remedy You may receive for any cancellation of any part of the Event, if any, will be the face value of Your Ticket, excluding all fees and/or service charges paid by You in connection with the purchase of Your Ticket.
- By entering the Event, You assume any and all risk and/or danger, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, resulting from, or incidental to, the Event, whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to, the Event, including, but not limited to, any death, personal injury or loss, damage or liability whatsoever. You understand that Your use of Your Ticket is contingent upon Your voluntary assumption of the risk and danger that may result from, or be incidental to, Your presence at the Event, whether occurring prior to, during or after the Event, including, but not limited to, any actions or omissions of the er Night Market.
- You acknowledge and understand that the Ticket is a revocable license to attend the Event for which it was issued, which is subject to revocation and denial of admission without compensation for any reason, including, but not limited to, Your attempted or actual violation of any of the rules set forth herein, policy or regulations and for any other action taken by You in violation of any local, state or federal law, or that may endanger other ticketholders.
- Only purchase show tickets from the official Night Market website. If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid ticket. Night Market is not responsible for tickets purchased from unofficial sources.
- While Beekman Hotel is taking measures to enhance the safety of their visitors, performers, and employees, an inherent risk of exposure to and infection with COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present, and a visit to the Beekman Hotel may still pose a risk to your safety. By visiting Beekman Hotel, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure of COVID-19.
- The Venue is not responsible for loss of or damage to any property.
