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    87 Ludlow

    4.4 (30 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Beautiful dining area in the back
    Em R.

    Great Filipino-Spanish tapas bar and restaurant. Warm, intimate, and welcoming atmosphere, beautifully prepared, and flavorful dishes. The standouts for me were the oyster sisig, pork belly adobo kebab, bone marrow steak fried rice, and sizzling crispy pata. My least favorites were the don bocarte anchovies that were too salty and the pulpo romesco that was a little dry. My friends enjoyed the truffle scallops, seafood paella and Mediterranean branzino, so fresh and delicious. I was disappointed they do not serve dessert, since I'm such a sweet tooth lover. I would definitely come back especially for the oyster sisig, first time trying it. Perfect for big groups, so you can try everything.

    Najwa G.

    I happened to stumble on this place when I was in the area & I am quite happy that I did. I met the owner Amanda as well as Mahalia and they were both so incredibly sweet & kind. You can tell that this is one of the places that genuinely care about their patrons for a lack of better terms & serving great Filipino food. I had the oyster sisig & beef tongue- both were fantastic but very different (use a glass of wine as a palate cleanser haha). The latter actually stood out for me to me, it was quite unique. I would 100% be back, there are so many things I want to try!

    Branzino
    Melissa D.

    Came in to spoil myself with a lovely meal and this place didn't disappoint! I sat at the bar and the staff were friendly and attentive even though they were busy at dinner time. It was late so many things weren't available (which is a great sign to me because I know everything is fresh). I ordered the uni tostada, mussels, and crab congee as my starters. The uni was buttery, the congee was comforting and filling, and I can drink the curry sauce for the mussels for the rest of my life! For my entree, I ordered the branzino and it was absolutely delicious-each flavor shined through and the fish was cooked to perfection. I wish they had desert but it was still an amazing meal. I enjoyed my experience here so much and would love to try out their menu next season.

    Bone Marrow Fried Rice-rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, and garlic. $29. Before they torched. Good/a bit rich (needed some acidity)
    Glenn C.

    Short review- Go here during Happy Hour as the tapas are discounted and better than the mains but the food overall is good. I was at the Filipino/Spanish restaurant a while back with a small group. The staff was friendly and the inside wasn't super loud and the inside is well designed. We were here during happy hour (which I will now abbreviate as HH) and even if you're not into drinks, I would still recommend going during said HH as you can easily make a meal out of their discounted tapas which are a bit better than the entrees. For a drink, i had a 87 High Ball with Iichiko shochu, lemon juice, and tonic which was $10 for HH (normally $16.) The drink which was mostly flavored by said barley shochu would be a bit pricey outside of HH but was decently priced within being closer or cheaper than most highballs at various izakayas and was fine. For tapas, I ordered two. The Callos for $10 (normally $14) with beef tripe, chorizo, and garbanzos was a nicely flavored and hearty stew. The tripe inside was quite soft without any off-putting texture or flavor from the offal while the bits of chorizo in there were bouncy with a light spiciness to them though not as much as I thought there would be. Finally, the beans were cooked down till mostly soft and the dish had a pleasant tomato base. I liked this a lot. The Boquerones for $9 (normally $12) with white anchovies, ikura, orange and garlic olive oil (along with a large piece of bread) was also tasty. The five anchovies were good with the orange adding a unique sweetness along with the little pops from the salmon eggs. I liked it overall as well though they should probably not put all the ikura on one anchovy and instead split it among said 5 pieces. Others got two other tapas along with some people ordering one of the tapas I had ordered. Someone enjoyed the Pusit/Squid for $12 (instead of $17) which appeared to have a charred tinge for texture/flavor and someone else got some roasted Pimientos De Padron for $7 (instead of $10.) My main dish was the Bone Marrow Steak Fried Rice for $29 listed as rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, and bone marrow. This has a small tableside presentation where they came over with a blowtorch to light the bone marrow which was a fun touch which is then scraped onto the fried rice. The rice had a light garlicy flavor and was more rich from said bone marrow. The rib eye was sliced into thick chunks which were mostly properly cooked though the largest pieces were a tad chewy. The dish was overall good though very rich and as the restaurant is part Filipino, I wish it came with atchara or spicy vinegar or something. I tried a bit of the Short Rib Mechado for $28 with short rib, red wine stew, thyme, and mashed potato which was decent though nothing spectacular and someone else liked the Paella Negra for $24 though they found some of the seafood a tad chewy. The food here was a nice spin on Filipino and Spanish food. The dishes had some light faults such as the main definitely needing some acidity or something but I overall enjoyed my meal here and I would go back.

    Happy hour menu
    Jillian B.

    Probably closer to a 4.5 for me - Great happy hour, and overall we really enjoyed our dinner here! We stumbled upon 87 Ludlow while in the area (we actually had other dinner plans originally but decided to pivot after looking at the menu). Unfortunately a lot of the items we were excited about were out of stock that day. We did enjoy the other bites we got (especially the bone marrow fried rice) but will have to come back to try the others we missed out on!

    Taylor Z.

    Some very interesting filipino and Spanish fusion dishes. The paella and the pork were my favorites. Skin was perfectly crispy.

    Zaarib Z.

    Amazing food and experience. We've been on the hunt for a new Filipino place and I think we found it. I think everything we've had was amazing and we already want to go back! Service was great, they were very nice to talk to. We went at maybe a not so busy time but the place felt really nice and I think it's a great spot for a date or even a group of friends. Overall, I'd highly recommend!!

    Bone marrow steak fried rice
    Kimmy U.

    New spot serving Filipino and Spanish style tapas. It's fairly easy to make a resy right now! The inside is nicely decorated and there's a whole other section around the corner They're also serving happy hour from 5-7 Wednesday-Saturday with drink and tapas specials We got a few dishes to share between the 3 of us - Shrimp and chorizo: similar to gambas that comes on a super hot sizzling clay plate! Loved how piping hot it was. The chorizo reminded us of Chinese sausage flavor - Grilled octopus: rather small portion, but the chimichurri sauce really hit - Pork belly adobo kebab: Nice presentation with a huge skewer full of pork belly on top of a bed of rice. Some of the pieces were a little dry - Bone marrow steak fried rice: we were really excited to try this because they torch it table side for you, but the flavor just wasn't there.. the rice kinda just seemed like it was flavored with soy sauce and the meat was a little bit undercooked with the white stringy pieces hard to chew They do have a lot of items on the menu that I'm curious to try, but probably wouldn't reorder the above items

    Crispy Isaw
    Jeff O.

    They are located just off of Delaney St on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The cuisine come from Spain-Filipino inspiration. The staff is very friendly and I never seem to have an empty glass of water because they fill it so quickly. Walking in the entrance it seems deceiving thinking that this place is small. But as you walk through, you can tell that there are plenty of seats/tables. I would recommend smaller groups of parties to eat in as the seating is very intimate. I was taken away by the food. This was the first time I tried Isaw and it was amazing. The Uni Palabok was definitely interesting to see on the menu so we had to try it. It was very surprising how well uni and palabok came together. The pork belly was very juicy and flavorful. The adobo rice that came with it was very good as well. The Pulpo Romesco can seem like it's a small portion, but when cut up nicely it fed the 2 of us well. Of course, we also had to try the Oyster Sisig. Like everything else, it was very good. The only thing I miss when it comes to sisig was crispy-ness. But being Oyster, I can understand how there wasn't much crispy in the entree. Definitely would recommend this place. Very nice place to introduce your pallet into the finer side of Filipino Cuisine.

    Bone marrow steak fried rice
    Marina C.

    I've been prolonging this review since it's so highly rated and the only reason I bookmarked this place. Apps are 4-5 lil bites. Since we didn't care for the few dishes I chose to try, the few bites each were plenty. We ordered: Oyster sisig - 3 out of 5 - better than expected just like others said. Lil salty, creamy with the mayo and egg mixed together. Crunchy parts were nice but even so it's just okay. I wouldn't order it again. Pork sisig - 1 out of 5 - we're somewhat adventurous eaters. I've always wanted to try this dish but I usually order lechon, pata, bbq at Filipino restaurants. I've even had that weird ruffled thing; this was a first for us and we didn't care for it. Had a really strange flavor, also too sour. Since we never had it before, we didn't know if it was supposed to taste like that. We've had ant eggs, L has had cuy, etc. Pork snout, ears doesn't sound bad in comparison. Crab congee - 2 out of 5 - decent amount of crab in the lil bowl of congee but L didn't like the seasoning. We're used to Chinese style congee, simpler flavors, still so yummy.. . This was perhaps too busy for us and extremely salty to the point L didn't really want to finish it and it's just a tiny bowl. I tried a spoonful. Didn't care for it but we could easily demolish a regular congee 8x that size. Bone marrow steak fried rice - 4 out of 5 - best dish since everything else we tried wasn't that great but also nothing really special. The steak tastes similar to how I make it at home which is why I rarely ever order steak at a restaurant but I'm looking for restaurants to recommend for others to enjoy. Paella - 3 out of 5 - rice was good. Seafood.. eh.. the few pieces that were spread onto the dish wasn't that great compared to what I buy from the supermarket. L didn't like the quality of the shrimps and was just perplexed seeing such a tiny amount. Again the rice was flavorful, the seafood was a miss. Few pieces of Chinese sausage which I don't eat but L did and he expected something higher quality for a paella...scallop was good but it was just a sliver. Espresso martini - L didn't care for either. It's okay, had better. Sangria - nothing you can't make at home. I was actually planning to order more apps and entrees but L wasn't feeling it so we didn't go nuts which sometimes we tend to for just two of us. These weren't my top choices if I known I was going to order only 5 dishes I probably would've gone with more popular dishes. The ambience is nice for the area, service was good too. Our water glasses was refilled constantly.. it had to be since the water glasses they use held a few ounces max. It's cute but seriously I need more than 2 sips of water since the food is so salty/fatty. We felt so bad for the one guy who had to constantly refill water for everyone. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dinner. I'm pretty sure I just chose the wrong dishes. I will probably return and try the dishes I missed out on and will definitely update

    Kim X.

    Since it's new and without a lot of press, there was no issue with making a resy at all even on a Friday night. The space was beautifully done with 2 sections. The bar section as you entered and the dining section when you make the turn right. It was nicely decorated. They had 3 cocktail options for about 14 dollars. I enjoyed the Yuzu cava. The glasses of wine were reasonably priced at 11-12 a glass. On our way out, there were people chilling and enjoying glasses of wine at the bar. For the three of us, we shared: 1) oyster sisig - great concept, smaller and wetter than expected and also lacking in flavor. We felt like it needed a dash of salt or even a nice sauce on top. Could even be as simple as an aioli sauce or even hoisin sauce to add some flavor. 2) shrimp, chorizo in oil - the sourdough bread was crispy and deliciously coated in butter. Personally, I could have used more garlic in the oil and a bit more salt on the shrimp. They should dine at the Claud and order theirs to see. 3) Octupus - not bad! Just my personal preference is for it to be charred. So the texture was a bit soft. 4) seafood paella - the rice was good! Simple tasting. 5) The short rib - probably the most flavorful dish of the night. You could tell the short rib was cooked for a perfect time in a good sauce over some creamy mashed potatoes 6) bone marrow steak fried rice - cool concept. I always love a good marrow! Like most of the dishes, it was good but there wasn't really a wow factor in terms of the spices/sauces used for the rice! Overall, a 3.5 for the food but given it is new and the place is spacious and nicely decorated, I'm bumping it to a 4.

    If you're looking for a place that consistently delivers flavor, comfort, and great service, Good Food is an easy recommendation. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere--modern décor balanced with a cozy, neighborhood feel.

    Sochu Ginger ($14) & Yuzu Guava ($14)
    Elena N.

    4.5 STARS Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024 Time: 7:30pm Party of: 7 What: Birthday Dinner (had a reservation) *OYSTER SISIG: fried oysters in tempura batter, japanese mayo, quail egg ($13) *PULPO ROMESCO: grilled octopus, romesco, pineapple chimichurri ($15) *SPANISH PORK SISIG: pig's ear and snout, onion, japanese mayo ($10) *LENGUA ESTOFADO: beef tongue, red wine sauce, tomato, thyme ($12) *CHORIZO SHRIMP AL AJILLO: garlic confit, chorizo, shrimp ($12) x2 *TRUFFLE SCALLOPS: raw scallops, yuzu truffle, masago ($12) x3 *PANANG CURRY MUSSELS: panang paste, garlic, coconut milk, side of sourdough ($14) *RED WINE SHORTRIB MECHADO: short rib, red wine sauce, thyme, mashed potato ($26) *SIZZLING CRISPY PATA: deep fried boneless pork hock, tamarind ($28) *BONE MARROW STEAK FRIED RICE: rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, bone marrow ($26) x2 *UNI PALABOK: sea urchin, ikura, smoked tinapa ($24) x2 *CRAB ALIGUE TORTA: crab meat, egg, crab fat fried rice ($24) x2 *Bottle Los Vascos, Cabernet Sauvignon ($50) *Bottle Aruma, Malbec ($50) x2 *Espresso Martini ($14) x2 *Yuzu Guava ($14) x2 *Sochu Ginger ($14) We were celebrating two birthdays. This was the restaurant of choice for one of the bday boys. I showed up a little early with two of the guys, so we started off with drinks at the bar. The bartender was sweet and attentive. We asked for drink recommendations and she made the yuzu cocktail. It was light and refreshing which is what I was in the mood for. (I believe they only have a beer and wine license.) Dinner was in kind of private area off in the corner. It was nice to have a little space of our own. The food was delish! I love sea urchin, so the uni palabok was up my alley. And the bone marrow steak friend rice? Rich, flavorful, and savory! We should have only ordered one of each main as we had a lot of leftovers for all those dishes. I think the server recommended two of each, but we should have just done one and ordered more if needed. Just a tip if you are in a big party and just want to try a bunch of things. Fun spot to have a birthday dinner!

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.7 miMidtown West
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Midtown between 5th and 6th is mostly sad salad chains and tourist traps, so Valerie is doing more…read morework than it should have to. Went today, pre-theater crowd already forming at 5. It's better than it needs to be, which in this neighborhood counts for a lot. The room is the star. Brass, smoked mirrors, marble, wallpaper with burlesque dancers, very Gatsby cosplay but done with actual money. Think the Campbell at Grand Central, minus the $28 martini attitude. It's also LOUD downstairs. Ask for upstairs if you want to hear your date. Gin is the program here and they take it seriously, house-infused bottles paired with specific tonics, not an afterthought. My G&T was legitimately well built. Food from chef JC Colón is better than cocktail-bar standard: truffle fries in duck fat are worth it, the lobster mac at $31 is rich and fine but you've had it before. Skip dessert. The steak frites at $48 is where I'd tap out, that's real-restaurant money for bar food execution. Here's the move though: weekday happy hour, 4 to 7. Dollar oysters and $13 cocktails in a room this pretty is one of the best deals in Midtown, full stop. Service was warm and fast even slammed. Not a destination, but if you're near Bryant Park or seeing a show, this beats everything else within five blocks. Book ahead, walk-ins were getting turned away by 5:30.

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    Dear Irving on Broadway

    4.5(40 reviews)
    3.2 miMidtown West

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    Sunken Harbor Club - Shallows drinks

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5(117 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown Brooklyn
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers - Such a nice cute bar!

    Dear Strangers

    4.3(29 reviews)
    1.1 miGreenwich Village

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed…read moreunprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!

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    The Dead Rabbit - Scotch eggs

    The Dead Rabbit

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.5 miFinancial District
    $$

    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

    Been drinking here since the sawdust era, back when Muldoon and McGarry were still partners and you…read morecould get a Parlor seat without planning your week around it. The expansion into the building next door tripled the Taproom, and the crowds tripled with it. Here's the thing though. The Irish Coffee is still the best in America. Served warm, not scalding, cream whipped to order and floated so it sits like a lid. Three tables around me ordered rounds at 2pm and nobody was wrong. The Parlor upstairs is where the actual bar still lives. Sixteen cocktails you can't get downstairs, table service, relative quiet. Downstairs, skip the fried chicken (it's tenders, whatever the menu says) and get the fish and chips, which are honest. Service was fast and a little impersonal, which is what happens when your ground floor is 60 percent tourists photographing the dollar bills on the ceiling. The 1828 building still does a lot of work, low ceilings and all. Is it the world's best bar anymore? No, and half the old bar team has scattered to open their own spots around town, Limo in the East Village being the latest. But a Guinness and an Irish Coffee here on a weekday afternoon is still one of the better hours you can spend below Chambers. Book the Parlor, treat the Taproom as the warmup.

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    Steight

    4.6(44 reviews)
    0.1 miLower East Side

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

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    Oolong Punch

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    Sake Flight.

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    Apotheke - Apotheke Bar Chinatown

    Apotheke

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    0.5 miChinatown, Civic Center
    $$$

    Had a really good time at this bar. From the outside, it…read moredoesn't look much, but once you step in, you get to soak in the amazingly lit bar. The drinks were also pretty good and fairly priced! Really enjoyed my cucumber chili oil drink, it was savory and unique. Seating was limited though but our party managed to snag one once another party left. definitely a first come first serve concept.

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

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    The bar

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    Live Band

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    Beautiful bar

    87 Ludlow - filipino - Updated September 2026

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