Mahjong lessons in New York City
New York has a full mahjong studio in Midtown, classes on the Upper East and Upper West Sides, and mobile teachers who bring everything to your apartment. It is also one of the few cities where you can learn American, Chinese and Japanese riichi under one roof.
Checked and updated October 31, 2026
Brand new? 5 places here run beginner classes or first lessons.
Already know the basics? 4 offer open play, leagues or a regular club night.
Places to learn and play
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Sparrow's Nest Studio
- Offers
- Beginner lessons, Open play Thursday to Sunday, Table reservations, Tournaments, Memberships
- Style
- American, Chinese, Japanese riichi
- Price
- American beginner lesson $60; fundamentals lesson $40; table reservation $20
- How to book
- Online
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Manhattan Mandarin
- Offers
- 4-class beginner series, Supervised play, Private group classes (4+ people)
- Style
- American
- Price
- Class prices not listed; large card $15 (optional)
- How to book
- Online booking page
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Congregation Habonim
- Offers
- 4-session beginner class, Open play Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons
- Style
- American
- Price
- Open play free for members; $10 day / $15 evening for non-members (cash)
- How to book
- Interest form for classes; sign-up sheet for open play
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OK Let's Mahjong
- Offers
- First-time private lessons, Follow-up lessons, League nights, Corporate events
- Style
- American
- Price
- First lesson $85 per person (4 players) or $70 (8 players)
- How to book
- Online scheduler
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So Bam Fun
- Offers
- Beginner lessons, Open play, Private lessons, Corporate events
- Style
- American
- Price
- Not listed on their site
- How to book
- Online tickets; inquiry form
We checked each listing against its own website on October 31, 2026. Schedules and prices change; confirm before you go. Run a group here or spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Before your first class
- Ask whether you need to bring your own current card. Many classes expect it.
- Read how to play and try the Charleston trainer, so the first lesson feels familiar.
- Do not buy a set before you have played. Here is what to look for when you do.