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Turntable Chicken Rock

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### Events and Programming

**Turntable Chicken Rock is closed and has no verified upcoming events or tickets as of August 24, 2026.** Several current business directories mark the restaurant and lounge permanently closed, while its former three-level premises have been marketed as a fully equipped restaurant and bar available for a new operator. The Turntable group’s legacy location page still displays the Fifth Avenue address, but that page conflicts with newer closure and real-estate records.

No confirmed Turntable Chicken Rock programming has been announced for the remainder of 2026 or beyond. Generic nightlife calendars displaying unnamed Friday and Saturday sessions should not be treated as evidence of real events: they provide no performers, promoters or ticket details and conflict with multiple closure reports. There is consequently no reliable current box office, event calendar or on-sale inventory for this venue.

When it operated, Turntable was primarily a Korean gastropub and music lounge rather than a conventional concert hall. Its 2018 launch plan called for rotating DJs playing 1980s and 1990s rock and pop alongside contemporary house and dance music. Karaoke nights, wine and sake promotions, parties and other weekly events were also contemplated. Open-format DJs used the venue’s custom sound system, but seated dining, cocktails and Korean fried chicken remained central to the experience.

The surviving public record does not provide a complete event archive for 2021–2026. It does, however, verify several events that illustrate the venue’s range. In November 2021 it hosted an anime-convention afterparty featuring techno, hard-dance and underground DJs across themed areas. The 21-and-over event advertised admission around $20 to $40. In June 2022, a 21-and-over Asian nightlife party combined DJs, an open bar, games, beer pong and bottle service, with general-admission prices around $45 to $50 before fees.

On October 19, 2024, the restaurant hosted a private comics-industry celebration tied to New York Comic Con. The gathering marked a publication’s 20th anniversary and the launch of a Korean comics project, bringing together creators, publishers and librarians. Food, cocktails, speeches and signing activity made it closer to a reception and networking party than a ticketed performance. No comparably well-documented public events were found for 2023, 2025 or 2026.

### Tickets and Booking

There are no current tickets to buy. Historically, ordinary dining and bar visits did not require admission, while promoters handled tickets for occasional late-night parties and convention afterparties. Verified historical prices ranged from approximately $20 for entry to an anime event up to $45–$50 for an open-bar party. Prices, age limits and inclusions were determined by the individual organizer rather than by a permanent venue-wide ticket structure.

Turntable did not operate a traditional theater box office with assigned seating, subscription packages or regular presales. Dinner tables could be reserved, and the venue accepted inquiries for private gatherings. Former official information also advertised daily happy-hour offers and private-event bookings, but those details are historical and should not be used to plan a present-day visit.

### About Turntable Chicken Rock

The concept opened in July 2018 as Turntable Rock Café & Lounge at 290 Fifth Avenue, between West 30th and West 31st Streets. It was created by architect, DJ and record collector Kiyoung Lee with restaurateur and musician Jeremy Seong. Chef David Kwon developed the original Korean gastropub menu. The operating company had been formed in 2017, and the Turntable Chicken Rock assumed name was registered in May 2018.

Lee’s interest in music began with rock records and DJ work in Korea. After immigrating to the United States, he established an architectural design business in a Fifth Avenue building and stored part of his expanding record collection there. Transforming space associated with that business into a music-focused restaurant helped launch the wider Turntable family, which eventually included jazz, rock and karaoke concepts around Koreatown.

The Fifth Avenue location gradually became better known as Turntable Chicken Rock or Turntable Chicken & Rock. It continued operating after the pandemic and received a $5,000 state restaurant return-to-work tax credit in 2022. Dining and private-event reports confirm activity during 2024 and into 2025. The exact final service date has not been publicly documented, but one current directory recorded it as permanently closed by December 15, 2025, and multiple sources listed it closed during 2026.

### Seating, Layout and Capacity

No reliable official audience or restaurant capacity has been published, so a numerical capacity should not be inferred. The former premises were marketed as approximately 6,200 square feet across three levels: a ground floor with ceilings around 15 feet high, a mezzanine suitable for lounge seating or private dining, and a lower level with approximately eight-foot ceilings used for kitchen, storage and other back-of-house functions. The Fifth Avenue frontage measured about 13.5 feet.

The space used flexible restaurant furniture rather than fixed theater seats. Wooden tables, communal group seating, a bar, patio-style furniture and mezzanine areas allowed the room to change between normal dining, receptions and DJ parties. There was no documented proscenium stage, balcony seating chart or permanent general-admission pit. For music events, audiences stood or gathered around the DJ area while tables remained available elsewhere.

Visitor accounts described the interior as surprisingly large and useful for groups. Some diners preferred the roomier rear section, while tables near the front and restrooms experienced more passing traffic. A second-level DJ setup was visible to some visitors. These observations are anecdotal rather than an official seating guide, but they reinforce that Turntable functioned as a restaurant-lounge with adaptable gathering space, not a sightline-driven performance venue.

### Architecture, Design and Production

Lee designed the industrial-chic interior himself, using concrete floors and walls, high ceilings and warm wooden tables. A catwalk displayed part of a collection reported to exceed 50,000 LPs. Signed and vintage concert posters featured artists including the Beatles, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Marley, while album artwork extended into areas such as the restrooms. Daylight-like lighting helped the room resemble an open-air beer garden despite its Fifth Avenue setting.

The signature audio feature was a vintage JBL Paragon speaker cabinet positioned above the open kitchen. First produced in the 1950s, the sculptural cabinet served as both a working sound component and a visual centerpiece. A portrait of audio pioneer James B. Lansing faced the bar, while vintage receivers and other high-end equipment appeared throughout the room. Large projectors displayed black-and-white films and graphics on the walls.

Sources consistently called the installation a custom, high-fidelity system, and one 2021 event description praised its impact. However, no dependable specifications were found for amplifiers, mixers, DJ decks, microphones, monitors, acoustic treatment, lighting fixtures, projection brightness, electrical service or sound-pressure limits. There is likewise no documented production rider, stage measurement or evidence of a dedicated touring-concert backline.

No specific major renovation or technical refit has been verified. The current property record describes the building as renovated in 2021, but it does not establish that Turntable itself received a production upgrade. Claims about later sound, lighting or accessibility improvements should therefore be treated cautiously unless supported by project documentation.

### Getting There and Parking

The former venue address is **290 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10001**, on the west side of Fifth Avenue between West 30th and West 31st Streets. The location sits at the meeting point of Koreatown, NoMad and Midtown South, roughly between Madison Square Park, the Empire State Building, Herald Square and Penn Station.

The closest subway options include the 28th Street stations on Broadway and Park Avenue South. The larger 34th Street–Herald Square complex serves the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R and W routes, while 34th Street–Penn Station serves the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E. Both Herald Square and the Penn Station subway complexes are listed as fully accessible, making them the more dependable choices for travelers who require elevators.

There was no dedicated Turntable parking lot or valet facility. Curb space is scarce, tightly regulated and often reserved for commercial loading. Midtown meters use progressive pricing, with passenger rates in the core beginning around $5.50 for the first hour and increasing for longer stays. Nearby commercial garages vary widely by day and vehicle size. Double parking is prohibited, so drivers should not wait outside the narrow Fifth Avenue frontage.

Taxis and app-based cars can use Fifth Avenue or the adjacent cross streets, but there was no documented private drop-off zone. Passengers should expect Manhattan congestion surcharges and possible traffic delays. For most visitors, the subway, commuter rail or a short walk from Herald Square was more practical than driving.

### Inside the Former Venue

Turntable’s identity centered on chimaek—the Korean pairing of fried chicken and beer. Menus featured soy-garlic and spicy chicken, wings, drumsticks, kimchi fried rice, dumplings, fries, rice cakes, grilled corn and other shareable dishes. Beer, soju, sake, cocktails, frozen drinks and illuminated beer towers supported the social, group-oriented atmosphere. Historical prices generally placed a meal with drinks in the moderate Midtown range.

The original 2018 model used counter ordering, self-service collection and disposable plates, although later reviews refer to table staff, suggesting that service changed over time. Visitors often praised the crisp chicken, strong music theme, vinyl displays, cocktails and ability to accommodate groups. Criticism focused on slower service during busy periods, high noise levels and front tables exposed to restroom traffic. One visitor also alleged an insufficiently disclosed compulsory gratuity, but no published venue policy was found to confirm that as a universal rule.

Restrooms were available and remembered for extensive album-cover decoration. A distinctive handwashing station also attracted positive comment. No dependable information was found for a coat check, public Wi-Fi, merchandise counter, charging points or permanent artist merchandise facilities.

### Accessibility and Venue Policies

No comprehensive accessibility guide was published for Turntable Chicken Rock. The ground-floor restaurant area may have offered the simplest route from the street, but available sources do not verify threshold measurements, an elevator to the mezzanine or lower level, wheelchair turning clearances, accessible restroom specifications, assisted-listening equipment or reserved accessible seating. Because the business is closed, accommodation requests can no longer be arranged with the former operator.

Age rules depended on the event. Verified late-night parties in 2021 and 2022 were restricted to guests aged 21 and older, but that does not establish a blanket 21-plus rule for daytime dining. No reliable permanent bag policy, camera policy, dress code or re-entry rule was found. The venue’s everyday presentation was casual, while individual promoters could impose event-specific security and identification requirements.

### Nearby Amenities

The address is a short walk from Koreatown’s concentrated dining and nightlife district on West 32nd Street, where Korean barbecue, soup restaurants, dessert cafés, karaoke lounges and late-night bars remain plentiful. NoMad offers additional restaurants and cocktail bars around Broadway, Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South. Hotels are concentrated around Herald Square, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park, making the area convenient for visitors arriving through Penn Station.

When Turntable was operating, arriving 30–45 minutes before a promoted event allowed time for identification checks, drinks and food orders. That advice no longer applies to 290 Fifth Avenue as an event destination. Anyone attending another Koreatown venue should confirm the exact address because the Turntable group operated several similarly named businesses within a few blocks of one another.

### What Made Turntable Chicken Rock Special

Turntable combined three cultures that rarely occupied the same Midtown room: Korean pub food, classic-rock collecting and DJ-centered nightlife. The rare speaker cabinet, LP catwalk, signed posters and projected films were integral to the concept rather than decorative afterthoughts. This gave diners the feeling of entering an audiophile’s private collection while retaining the easygoing rhythm of a fried-chicken and beer restaurant.

Its cultural contribution was clearest in events connecting Asian-American nightlife, anime, Korean comics and New York’s convention communities. It also provided a flexible gathering place for birthdays, professional receptions and large casual groups near Koreatown. No independent study has quantified its employment, sales, tourism or neighborhood foot traffic, so broader economic claims would be speculative. The verified public record does show participation in a post-pandemic restaurant employment program.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is Turntable Chicken Rock still open?

No. As of August 24, 2026, multiple recently updated listings identify Turntable Chicken Rock as closed or permanently closed, and the former restaurant premises have been advertised for another operator. A legacy Turntable page still displays the address, but it appears outdated. There is no verified evidence of regular service, reservations or current event operations.

#### Are there any Turntable Chicken Rock events in 2026?

No named, promoter-confirmed 2026 event has been found. Some generic nightlife calendars automatically display weekend dates under a Turntable Lounge label, but they contain no lineup, event title or meaningful ticket information and conflict with closure reports. Visitors should not travel to 290 Fifth Avenue expecting a show, DJ night or functioning Turntable bar.

#### Can I still buy tickets for Turntable Chicken Rock?

No current tickets are available from a verified organizer. Historical tickets were sold for individual late-night parties rather than through a permanent venue box office. Ordinary restaurant nights generally required only a table reservation or walk-in visit. Any listing claiming current admission should be treated cautiously unless it identifies a named event, organizer, date and functioning venue at the address.

#### Where was Turntable Chicken Rock located?

The venue occupied 290 Fifth Avenue, between West 30th and West 31st Streets in Manhattan. Although frequently described as being in Koreatown, it sat just south of the neighborhood’s main West 32nd Street strip, where NoMad and Midtown South meet. It was within walking distance of Herald Square, Penn Station, Madison Square Park and the Empire State Building.

#### What types of events did Turntable Chicken Rock host?

Programming included open-format DJ sessions, dance parties, anime-convention afterparties, Asian nightlife events, private receptions and comics-industry gatherings. The opening concept also proposed karaoke, beverage promotions and weekly party nights. It was not primarily a touring-band venue: dining, cocktails and social events were more common than formal concerts with a stage, reserved seats and a published performance season.

#### How much did tickets usually cost?

Verified historical event prices ranged from about $20 to $40 for a multi-DJ anime afterparty and approximately $45 to $50 before fees for a 21-plus open-bar party. Many normal restaurant and DJ evenings did not require tickets. Pricing depended on the outside promoter, included drinks and entertainment rather than a standard seating tier, and could change at the door.

#### What was the capacity of Turntable Chicken Rock?

No dependable fire-code, seated-dinner or standing-reception capacity has been published. The former premises covered approximately 6,200 square feet across a ground floor, mezzanine and lower service level, but square footage alone cannot establish lawful occupancy. Any capacity number appearing without a certificate of occupancy, event plan or operator statement should be considered an estimate rather than a verified venue specification.

#### Did Turntable Chicken Rock have assigned seating?

No. It used restaurant tables, bar seating, communal arrangements and flexible lounge space rather than numbered theater seats. Ticketed parties were effectively general admission, with standing areas forming near the DJ setup while food service continued elsewhere. Groups could reserve tables or sections, but there was no permanent seating chart, premium balcony or fixed VIP tier comparable to a concert hall.

#### What sound system did the venue use?

The centerpiece was a vintage JBL Paragon speaker cabinet integrated into a custom high-fidelity installation. The room also displayed vintage receivers and honored speaker designer James B. Lansing. Open-format DJs used the system for rock, pop, house and dance music. Precise amplifier models, mixer specifications, speaker coverage, wattage and monitor details were never reliably published.

#### Was Turntable Chicken Rock wheelchair accessible?

A complete accessibility assessment is unavailable. Sources confirm a ground-floor dining level, mezzanine, lower service area and restrooms, but they do not document a step-free entrance, elevator, accessible restroom dimensions or assisted-listening equipment. Herald Square and both Penn Station subway complexes offer accessible transit alternatives nearby, although travelers should always check elevator status before beginning a trip.

#### Which subway station was best for the venue?

The 28th Street stations offered the shortest walk, while 34th Street–Herald Square provided the widest range of subway lines. Penn Station was slightly farther west but convenient for the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains, along with regional and intercity rail. For step-free travel, Herald Square or Penn Station was preferable to relying on the smaller 28th Street stops.

#### Did Turntable Chicken Rock have parking?

No dedicated lot or confirmed valet service was available. Drivers relied on scarce metered spaces or commercial garages around NoMad and Midtown. Progressive meter pricing, commercial loading restrictions and strict enforcement made the subway more practical. The narrow Fifth Avenue frontage was not a legal waiting area, and double parking is prohibited throughout Midtown Manhattan.

#### Were Turntable Chicken Rock events restricted to guests over 21?

Some late-night parties were explicitly 21-plus because they included alcohol service, open bars or bottle service. That restriction applied to the individual event and does not prove that every restaurant service period excluded younger diners. Guests attending historical promoted nights needed government-issued identification. No current age policy exists because the Turntable Chicken Rock operation has closed.

#### What food was Turntable Chicken Rock known for?

Korean fried chicken was the signature, particularly soy-garlic and spicy wings or drumsticks served with pickled radish. Other menus included kimchi fried rice, dumplings, rice cakes, fries, grilled corn, noodles, rolls and shareable Korean pub dishes. Beer, soju, cocktails and beer towers reinforced the chimaek experience that made the venue popular for groups and casual celebrations.

#### Did the venue have a bag, camera or dress-code policy?

No dependable permanent policy has been found for bags, professional cameras, outside food, re-entry or dress. The restaurant’s atmosphere was casual, but individual promoters could add identification and security requirements for late-night events. Because Turntable Chicken Rock is closed, old policy information should not be applied to another business that may eventually occupy the premises.

#### Can the former Turntable space be hired for a private event?

Not through Turntable Chicken Rock. The former operator no longer has a verified functioning reservation or private-event service at the address. The premises were subsequently marketed as an approximately 6,200-square-foot, fully equipped restaurant and bar with a mezzanine, kitchen infrastructure, storage, walk-in refrigeration and restrooms. Any future hire would depend entirely on a new tenant and its licenses.

#### What happened to Turntable Chicken Rock?

The exact reason and final closing date have not been publicly confirmed. The property was placed on the commercial market in January 2025, dining activity remained visible during part of 2025, and current sources later marked the business permanently closed. The wider Turntable name has been associated with other Koreatown concepts, but those should not be confused with the former Fifth Avenue rock-themed venue.

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