When: Saturday at 7pmParty Size: 20+This place had me laughing for 2 hours. Get here at least 15 minutes before the show starts. Its a very unique improv comedy show. The sake ninja was awesome and the beer keep flowing and flowing. Crowd participation makes it a great time. Photos and videos are welcomed.Overall: 10/10Id definitely come back

PARIS is HILARIOUS!!! So is Esposito! Jay is very nice and the drinks are great. Its a bit pricey but I laughed and enjoyed time with friends. 3rd time going. I plan to continue

Hilariously funny and great sushi! If a crazy Japanese Game show had a baby with an improv show, this would be their love child. Get your tickets early as they tend to sell out. Great for parties, birthdays and friends night out.

The concept here is very creative and unique: a Japanese game show- styled performance centered around the improvisational skills of four actors. Those who perform well are rewarded, and those who do not are punished in comical ways. The show also includes audience participation, if you volunteer. While I loved the idea, and Batsu does a create a fun environment, I just dont feel it was worth the price tag: $40/ ticket. The performances were okay, and although I did laugh, I didnt laugh enough to justify the price. The set design, costumes, and punishments could use an upgrade. Overall, I think its a great concept, but could use some tweaks to make it a go-again experience.

Great experience! If you have lived in the city for a while and haven’t tried this place out, I highly recommend it, great place to bring out of towners a visitors as well!

This was an amazing and unique experience. Guarantee you wont have this kind of shenanigans anywhere else. You wont regret going to Batsu! Come with an open mind and some Pepto for an awesome time!

It was amaizing!!! If you ever watched Gaki no Tsukai youl love this place!!!Made me feel like a japanese game show!!The food and drinks are great as well, I really enjoy BATSU!!

Cheap quality sushi, overpriced. Had my stomach bubbling the duration of the night. The improv comedians were bottom tier. It only seemed funny/fun to the college coeds in the front and right side of the table area. Everyone in the audience my age and up seemed to have minimal fun. Wont be wasting that money twice.

Came here for my birthday, had the VIP tickets. We were given headbands with Batsu on them and also sake bombs throughout the show. Had a great time, was very interactive and funny. Next time I would go with a larger group and participate in the show

WOW! What a show. So much fun... so entertaining, seriously have to give a shout out to the performers they absolutely bust their tail to give you a good time (literally in some cases). Food was great.. the meat skewers were grilled to perfection. This is a perfect date night or small team outing or birthday spot. 10/10 will be back.

This is an amazing spot to have fun and get drunk. Its one of the best experiences in NYC and I would definitely recommend.The drinks are cheap and the sushi is good. The artists are hilarious.

Absolutely the best place weve been in NYC, so much fun. Like minded, clever skilled comedians and entertainers made our visit to batsu fantastic. Would highly recommend it. Batsu Batsu Batsu

What a fantastic, hilarious show! This was a wild ride but absolutely worth it. The performers are awesome. Edamame and fries were both nice snacks during the show.

Went with 15 people and they were able to seat us all at the same table. Comedians were awesome and the environment was very unique. Lots of drinking and the audience gets involved which was a nice surprise. You do not get messy at all.Id recommend this to a friend!

Hardest Ive laughed in a long time. Excellent service and creativity. Absolutely will go again

I have been to Batsui a bunch of times and it is a great, entertaining and very funny show

An absolutely amusing experience. The comedians are too notch and make sure you’ll enjoy your night despite the punishment. Audience involvement is encouraged and makes it even better. I highly recommend coming here for a night of laughs, fun, and memories!

Finest example of in-your-face improv. I didnt even realize that this gem was so close to my place. I am glad I found this one. Highly recommend for group of friends. You are going to leave the night with some memorable quotes.

So much fun! We are visiting from out of town and wanted to find something a little different to do. This was hilarious. Good food, great show. Whenever we are in New York this will definitely be on our list of things to do!

The performers were great, but the customer service was terrible. The manager was very rude and it was not worth the money.

So much fun! Incredibly witty comedians. Small performance theater. Delicious sushi! Loved it!

Had a blast... Highly recommend going with a bunch of people. The show has some pretty weird moments, but that adds to it in some ways. Its basically just improv comedy with a Japanese inspired twist of (mostly faked) torture.

Best date spot. Hilarious and theres a sake ninja that goes around filling up your empty cups. P.S. get a headband

Love this place hole in a wall place ... it’s down stairs in a Sushi place but the actors and the hole thing was crazy loved it

GREAT!!! So much fun so much laughing so much smiling! :)

Eat first. Great improv.

Awesome show worth every penny.

By far the most entertaining comedy performance Ive seen. I highly suggest volunteering to participate. Food and drink prices arent horrible. Overall, highly recommend!!

Oh Batsu was amazing and crazy fun. We had a ball. Best team activity of all time.

We had fun with the show, talented staff decent sushi.

The best comedy show you will see in NYC, bar none. If you are taking someone who seems skeptical, they will come out wiping their tears of laughter away, guaranteed. If an episode of Whose Line is it Anyway? had a baby with one of those Japanese torture game shows you see on Youtube, Batsu! is what would show up.You will enjoy the experience even with the cheaper general admission tickets, as the room isnt huge so you wont feel at all detached from the show. But I recommend the VIP tickets with visits from the Sake Ninja if you want the full experience. As a bonus, the food (which comes from the Sushi restaurant upstairs) is also very good!

Its a somewhat funny place to visit. Show is only ok, food is mediocre

We had a great night, also they had Japanese toilets, worth the entry price for that alone.

Funny show with good food and drinks...

We went here for a work outing and I literally laughed so hard my face hurt. It is so a weird and fun experience. Like Impractical Jokers meets super intense game show. You should 100% buy a ticket and laugh your face off!

Amazing show! Incredible staff! I plan on going back again and again.

Really fun time, great if you have college friends or close work friends in town

Absolutely hilarious. Not what I expected at all but in a good way. Can get expensive with ordering drinks and food (which youre gonna end up doing bc youre seated at a dinner table and everyone around you is drinking and eating) but its still worth it

Theyre crazy.. Smh and lmmfao.. Had a great time

Didnt think I would have fun but I was wrong. It really was the most fun Ive had in a long time.

Fun, different evening! I would go back

Batsu NYC is a must do and see! We came here and didn’t know what to expect. We had purchased the $60 tickets which gave us unlimited sake and show entrance.The show was interactive, entertaining, fun, and kept us laughing the whole time. If your a brave soul they do come around before the show to ask for volunteers.We also ordered some food and drinks which were good. Except the mojito that I ordered was far from a mojito. The staff were exceptional, friendly, professional, and did a phenomenal job.If you want something fun, different, and exciting to do for an event or just a date this is the perfect thing. We will definitely be returning back!!

Amazing experience will do again

We are from Texas and a Friend that lives in NYC recommended this place to us and so glad she did. The show was absolutely hilarious. The prices were not too bad in my opinion. The improv group were great and the show was phenomenal.We will return if ever back in NYC. Cant say enough about the show and cast.

One of the best nights Ive had

Amazing place lots of fun great for dates or groups

Had an amazing time at this unique comedy game show from japan, watching and interacting with the performers! We had lots of sake, sushi and plenty of laughs... Dont forget to buy a headband!

Talent of group was impressing....but please remove the punishment part that really make your comedian hurts... this is wrong and i cant understand people sees this as something funny and joyful and this just spread wrong message. Someone getting hurt shouldnt not be a tool to make other people laugh... this is not right.

Great show great venue

Strange and wrong. however I enjoyed it. worth trying once or more. food was nice too

Not for everyone. Experience gets ruined if you are seated in the reject corner where you are blocked by every other table. The bigger parties were often rowdy and the show was catered to be a private show to these tables than the overall audience. Could have been much better, just depends on where youre seated.

Great time! We have come twice and the experience was even better! Definitely take friends and family (21+) here!

A fun night of improv and Japanese gameshow shenanigans. Would go back

Perfect show. Been coming here since they opened. Has never disappointed. Highly recommended

Just a perfect show. I was impressed and laughed my butt off. Well done, fun, and good food so its got everything.

Amazingly funny

Great night! The show is so funny and entertaining. Definitely a great activity if you want a break from just dinners and drinks. Frank was so funny!

Japanese game show format with improv performers. Great time!

Really fun when doing the improve show. Was laughing hard. Food tastes of standard sushi restaurant

Great time, definitely worth the ticket

Came here for a corporate event over the summer. By far my favorite corporate event! Lots of saki and lots of laughter. The Improv group and audience participants were great sports providing a great night of entertainment. I left in tears from laughing so much!

This show is an absolute must when you are in NYC. Some of the most impressive improv talent I have seen and an experience in laughter like no other. Ive been three times and recently booked a 10 person VIP party. The owners could not be more accommodating and friendly. Youll never forget that time at BATSU!

So much fun!

Had my best birthday here. Was seriously such a fun and unique experience. Ive never laughed so hard during a show before.

That was dumb. Like really. Are you serious. You have to be immature to enjoy this.

Have you ever seen that Japanese game show parody on Family Guy? Well, thats really the best way I can think to describe Batsu. Definitely super unique and hilarious, this is an experience like no other that youll find (even in the ridiculous-ness that is NYC). Located on the lower level of a sushi restaurant, the show starts at 8:00pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.Youll laugh, youll cry (from laughing), youll get drunk. I would say that this is something that is more fun when done in a larger group but its really good for any occasions. They have both large and small tables so Im sure they can accommodate a party of any size. Depending on which package you get, someone from your party can also participate in the game which makes it all the more epic and memorable. Go for the headbands as well! Its totally worth it for the (pretty much) unlimited sake and you can bring it back any time to either this location or the one in Chicago. Everyone that I saw there was wearing the headbands so Im assuming that its a no-brainer.The tickets are pretty pricey but its really only a little bit more than what youd pay for a typical night out in New York. The food and drinks are typical NYC prices, so no surprises there.

The hosts really love improv comedy and excel at it. You start routing for the four warriors and before you know it everyone is chanting Batsu and raising their Sake cups yelling Kanpai. Buying the Bandana for 15 bucks is totally worth it.. got so much free Sake and re-usable.

Hilarious and fun. Great for groups, bdays, and any celebration

A really cool experience; I think my cheeks still hurt from laughing so hard. Without spoiling too much, Batsu is an improv Japanese game show. The contestants participate in different challenges (like chugging a beer and pushing a ping pong ball into a cup) and the loser gets punished. Appropriate given the Japanese word for punishment is Batsu.I came here as a party of 6 on a Friday night on the VIP package ($60 includes a headband and unlimited free sake for the entire night) and had an amazing time. The games were hilarious and the punishments even more so (and sometimes disgustingly cringe-worthy on purpose, just the way I like it hah).There is the opportunity for audience participation as well, but make sure you get there early and sign the waiver!Overall, I think this is a great way to spend a few hours with your group of closest friends, laughing the early evening away. Come here with an empty stomach and an appetite for laughter!

The show was really funny. Didnt expect to be into it, as I was going for a birthday party. But I laughed a lot and had a great time. The comedians are extremely witty.

Attended a bachelorette party here, highly recommend!

Great experience. Perfect blend of improv comedy and Japanese game show. And great sushi to boot!

BATSU is the best thing you can do with a group of friends or a unique and silly date. I just went this past weekend as part of a Bachelorette Party, and Im so glad we chose BATSU! The comedy is superb (audience participation is always a kick), and the punishments make the show so fun. The dancer at the beginning of the show is extremely talented. Great food and drinks at a reasonable price. I will be coming back!

More awkward than kissing your sister.

Fun night of laughter surprises and saki

Went for a birthday and had a fantastic time with the food, drinks, and comedy. The punishments ranged from funny to gross to cringeworthy. Enjoyed the improv group

Great show had awesome fun!

Cant say enough about the show but AMAZING and 1 OF A KIND

Refreshing but not as funny as I expected

Hilarious! Unique comedy at a reasonable price!

Outstanding night of improv and pain!

Great fun. Great improv

INCREDIBLE. CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK!

Fantastic show! Will come back!

Had such a blast! Definitely recommend coming with a group and getting involved in the acts!

A most entertaining, fun and awesome experience in NYC !

Hysterical Whose Line type show with losers being physically punished... highly recommended for those with a good sense of humor

Epic! Hilarious! A must-do in NYC.

Amazing. Just go.

Had an amazing time with this group. Batsu!

A must see in NYC

Amazing and hilarious!

Best time of my life

Had a great time!!

Very entertaining and different.

Amazing

Great Show,

Incredibly entertaining!

Hilarious! But not for weak stomachs!

Awesome