We went for drinks. They were serious about having the table for 90 minutes and then having us go. We were there at 7pm. It was for five people, they graciously let two others join for the last 10 minutes before we were to leave. Paid top $ for my own drink creation which didn't hit the spot but their combinations sure do. Nice speakeasy setup. read more

What a neat, blast from the past, speakeasy type bar and restaurant. I visited for girls night with a friend and we wanted curated, unique drinks. This was definitely the place! Our waiter was so helpful in selecting the perfect libation because I was between four selections and all sounded amazing. He helped me opt for the Silk and Sage, a citrusy drink with creamy egg foam top. Delectable!!! My friend selected a strong drink called the Bird's Nest that had a lollipop as a mixing stick. How cute?! The price is on par for NYC and a classy venue- about $20+ per drink. Nothing out of the norm. The decor is dark, regal- think 1920s flapper meets prohibition. Very chic. The only downside is that Ye's is extremely (and I mean REALLY) cold. Not sure why the AC is blasting so high, but it was such a relief to get back into the warm NYC streets after an hour at the bar. If the temp was raised just a smidge, I think folks would stay longer (and enjoy more sips and bites)! Overall, lovely spot. Would definitely visit again! read more

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Meh. Cute place! Small small. Drinks were good. Black tea smoked something or other that the boyf got tasted like straight up BACON. Crab fried rice was bland, 3 leetle scallops in my scallop dish. "Nude and Noble" made me giggle, but everyone uses that one green bottle of mezcal that I hate so much. Silk & Sage was fire. Get that one. I'm starting to realize that everyone everywhere uses the same prepackaged dumplings you get from the asian mart. Duck egg on my face ig. read more

Ye's Apothecary - Earl Grey Gin Sour, Nude & Noble - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant was very cozy and dark, the mood was definitely on the romantic side. I came here with friends to try some of the cocktails/drinks which were on the pricier side. I ordered the silk & safe which has vodka, marachino, Lim, mulberry, and egg white in it. The drink had an interesting kick to it, and had a creamy taste with some bitterness to it. It kinda reminded me of a perfume, but not sure which one! Service was generally paced and the employees were polite and observant. read more

Ye's Apothecary - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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The service was good and ambiance was amazing. Love the speakeasy vibe. The cocktail i had which was Bird's Nest was really strong and good. The lollipop was interestingly delicious. read more

Ye's Apothecary - Bird's nest cocktail - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

This spot in Chinatown is more of a bar than a speakeasy (it isn't hidden at all and there's a huge sign outdoor lool). However, the interior is still intimate, cozy, and a great ambiance. Excellent service and decor is great. I came during their LNY celebration so I got to try their special cocktail and lobster noodles. On top of that, I also ordered their yuzu shrimp, morning glory, chili fish, and fried tangyuan (for dessert) along with a couple other cocktails. Everything was delicious and the cocktails here were amazing. If there were anything I say they could improve it's that I did feel that their lobster noodles were overcooked (the noodles were all broken) and their morning glory were also overdone. Aside from that, flavors were great! read more

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Dark moody speakeasy. Edgy and oh so very intriguing. Just amazing to experience the mysterious entrance, cool interior vibe, compelling cocktails and attentive service. We arrived just upon opening and were welcomed warmly, the first to experience an exceptional evening. The interior exuded the epitome of speakeasy style set in perhaps a throwback Chinatown. Service was attentive and welcoming at the get-go. We could not resist the Sichuan Old Fashioned, well crafted with a wash of chili fat oil. Well crafted and oh so interesting! We definitely plan to be back to try more intriguing cocktails and their specially crafted tapas with an asian twist! read more

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Camera flashes. Camera flashes everywhere. This is what you'll see all night. I was super excited to come here, as I had been to a fair share of old Chinese-style cocktail bars in Asia that blew me away, and was hoping to find similar experiences here. But nice places like these don't go without getting blown up on social media instantly. Came here on a late Saturday night and we had only waited about 20ish minutes for a seat, which I think is pretty impressive. It helps that they have a 1.5-hour time cap, which is fair and more than enough time if you're only here for drinks and maybe a side dish or two. They come at you with the bill on the dot. This place is super fast-paced...for a swanky-looking bar, and my chair got bumped by passersby many times, despite having a decently wide walkway. I had the HK Milk Punch and thought it was alright, nothing memorable. But the alcohol was strong. Also did sides of the Dan Dan Noodles and Supreme Seafood Fried Rice, which were very average and pricey for the small portions. Luckily, it was just the two of us and having already eaten, we ordered out of curiosity. read more

Ye's Apothecary - Southeast Pork Belly - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

a very intimate and dark bar x eatery, the tables are pretty small and close to one another so probably not great for large groups. the chilli fish and salted egg green beans with scallops were delicious. the crab fried rice had a good texture but was a bit too peppery. the hk milk punch cocktail was too strong for me, I thought it was going to be more milky but it tasted of mostly alcohol. prices are decent read more

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This place is great! The interior is gorgeous and the food is yummy. The standout is the truffle mushroom salad. I got the birds nest drink which came for a drink. Service was great as well. Would definitely recommend. read more

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I think I'm starting to be desensitized to good chinese food because there's too much of that in nyc and that's most of what I eat when I go out. It kinda seemed like your average joint and then I realized our bar for average is much higher than most of America. So maybe I'll take this as an intervention to take a break on chinese food so I can appreciate how good it is again. My friend and I went here to celebrate lunar new year and we both agree that the salted egg green beans with scallops were amazing. The drinks are also really tasty, you don't taste the alcohol. read more

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Ye's is a classic speakeasy with it's vintage chandeliers, warm red lighting, emerald counters, velvet booths, and medicine bottles. The space is intimate and cozy - perfect for a date night. I have been here before and always get their popcorn chicken! Reservations highly recommended! read more

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Absolutely loved this bar. The duck scallion pancakes were delicious. A bit greasy but literally the best. The salted duck egg yolk ice cream was so yummy. Loved the flavor and texture. The tcm martini was so good. Definitely sweeter than I thought but I really enjoyed it. Vibes were great and I loved the decor. The service was also so great. Out server was the best. Would highly recommend! read more

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I came here with a girl friend for a weeknight drinks and dinner. We ordered the following: - Scallion pancakes 9/10 these were delicious with sauce - yuzu shrimp: 7/10 this lacked a little flavour to me - dan dan noodles 10/10 these were my favourite dish, so full of flavour For drinks I got the silk and sage and my friend got the ruby dew. Both were amazing, highly recommend. The ambiance was nice, tables were close together which we didn't mind and the place was busy read more

this was fun and they gave birthday shots + salted egg ice cream on the house. food was pretty good and drinks were creative. vibe is intimate and interesting read more

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Came to try a few of their many different drinks and most certainly this is the reason why folks would want to come by and try innovative drinks with an asian twists. Them drinks can get expensive (probably median price point of $20 for each cocktail or more). We also ordered some snacks to go with the drinks, such as spicy popcorn chicken, cucumber salad, sweet and smokey ribs, usual standby of scallion pancakes. The food was good and drinks something off the usual beaten path. It aint cheap since for party of 3 it came out to $182 w/o tips yet. Will we be back? hard to say but the ambience (dining room down the stairs) was very nice and service pretty good. read more

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Overall: C // 3 stars Interesting Chinese-centric take on a NYC-style speakeasy with eye-catching fusion dishes and a large menu of unique cocktails. I liked most of my experience overall, with competitive cocktail prices in the $20 range and tastes for all palettes, except for one which I cannot wrap my head around. (Duck Pancake: B) - $18 is a bit steep for this appetizer, but the usage of basil and cucumber really bring out the levity to balance the scallion pancake, nice bit. (Spice Road Trail Mix: B) - Love the balance between sweetness and the hearty Indian spice blend that gives the mixed nuts another dimension. I think if the presentation were a bit more catchy, this could be such a draw as this is a perfect bar snack. (Bird's Nest: A) - I don't follow the name, but Yuzu Osmanthus is a comforting blend that's mild on the palette, balancing fruit, floral, and acidity. (Fire & Peel: F) - Promising mixture of ingredients, but came out tasting exactly like a very strong cough medicine that's beyond unpleasant. It seems like the only guiding flavor is licorice, which when combined with alcohol as the secondary flavor, this is the result. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 3 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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I had an ok experience here. They sat us in the hallway with this tiny little ledge seating that was so cramped and uncomfortable. To be fair, they asked us if we were fine with this seat because it's all they had, but we didn't realize how tiny it would be. Our food plates would over hang on the little ledge table. The food was alright to good. The dan dan noodles were super ok - the noodles were overcooked and felt like spaghetti noodles. We asked for chili oil but didn't receive it until 40 mins later when we were done with our food. The place was busy so I understand the staff had a lot going on, but the service was alright. The chicken bucket was good but insanely overpriced. It's not actually that much chicken. The shrimp toast was good as well but super heavy. Also got a cocktail which was good. read more

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Amazing food and drinks Firecracker popcorn chicken, firecracker shrimp toast. Drinks are great too. Not a single bad thing to say. Great music and fantastic vibe. read more

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Ambiance and vibes here was what we needed exactly on a rainy night. The place is dim lit with speakeasy vibes and great music. The wait took some time but was def worth for the food. Ordered the squid ink xlb, pig trotters and spicy eggplant and loved the flavor and heat coming from the dishes. The pig trotters was gelatinous and had a silk texture and eggplants had that wok hay to it. Probably couldn't love skipped the xlb as was expecting more flavor from this. Was on the blander side. Service here was super quick and attentive with the water refills as well. Didn't get to try the drinks but def would come back next time for that! read more

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My husband and I were visiting NYC for 5 days and this was by far our *favorite* meal! After walking all day, our feet hurt and we were hungry. I was so thankful Ye's could take us an hour before our reservation!! Life savers! We were immediately transported into the ambient atmosphere and were so happy to be in the warm, cool, and cozy environment of Ye's. We ordered the yuzu shrimp, Dan Dan noodles, wontons, and chicken wings. INCREDIBLE. Husb ordered the mai tai and I ordered the earl gray gimlet. Everything is 10/10. If we were staying another day I would have gone back immediately! But it just so happens out favorite meal was our last evening in town. Can't wait to go back, but until then, I will be recommending Ye's to everyone!! read more

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Wow! So amazing! I have been wanting to try this place for such a long time. Definitely a cute date night spot or a good place to catch up with a small group of friends. The decor is really nice. The atmosphere is kind of dark and moody. The music was great and wasn't too loud. You can carry on a conversation over your meal and drinks. Yun was amazing! He was extremely attentive and helpful. He gave the best recommendations for food and drinks. I had the silk and sage to drink and a shot of baijiu. The silk and sage drink was blended so smoothly and the flavors married together really well. For the baijiu I got the maotai yingbin. I never tried baijiu before and was looking forward to giving it a shot. It was smooth. I would try a different kind next time. I was disappointed that the antidote is no longer being offered. I really hope they bring it back! My friend got the birds nest to drink. It came with a lollipop. She loved the sweet and citrus taste of the drink. There are so many great food choices! I can't wait to come back to try more dishes! You can definitely share the dishes with someone else in your party. I selected all of Yun's recommendations and they were superb. We started with the duck scallion pancakes. There were four pieces on the plate. The flavor was so good! The duck wasn't oily and the meat held up really well to the crispy pancake. It would be nice if there was more sauce to have the pancakes with. Yun recommended the black pepper steak bites and the supreme seafood fried rice. The black pepper steak bites were so soft and flavorful. I loved them. The supreme seafood fried rice was so flavorful as well. I also loved the fried rice. The place is dimly lit so I would say to just double-check and shine a light on the prawns to make sure they are fully cleaned. My friend got the Dan Dan noodles. She loved them. I also liked them. I wish they had more heat and spice. I think they could have added more of the minced beef, since there were a good amount of noodles in the dish. Honestly, I can't wait to come back and enjoy more amazing drinks and food. Highly recommend. read more

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The food here is super yummy. Service and ambiance both great. The server was helpful and accommodating to make the Dan Dan noodles vegetarian for me. It was so good and flavorful and I loved the sauce it was so unique. All the food is plated so aesthetically as well. I also got the tofu dish and sesame cucumber salad. Both were good and seasoned well. The mushroom salad I got too because I love mushrooms but I didn't love the flavor of that one so not sure if I'd get it again. read more

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I've been wanting to check this place out because the bar has great vibes, but they also have a pretty decent food menu! For drinks, I had a Nightingale mocktail which was a beautiful drink but didn't really taste like anything special. My friend ordered the Bird's nest but the vodka sort of overpowered the drink so I wasn't really able to taste the other flavors in the description (but I am also no expert when it comes to alcohol so my palate may just not be refined enough). In terms of food, we ordered the changsha spiced chicken and dan dan noodles. The noodle portion was on the smaller side, but it was cooked well! The chicken was my favorite dish. It had just the right amount of spice and was soooo crispy. As someone who doesn't drink much, it's so nice to have a speakeasy with fun drinks but also a great food menu so that I can still enjoy the same space with my friends. read more

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This is one of those bougie and intimate Chinese bar. The place is dimly lit and gives off a retro bar vibe with a slight modern twist. Please note, don't go hungry (the food portion runs small)! Go to have a good time and drink! We tried majority of their drinks and we were impressed by them all. Also, the all names of the cocktails had a cute/clever Asian spin to it. (Didn't take photos of my cocktails tho) This place is more of a bar that instead of serving your usual bar food they serve Chinese food/ shareable apps. We ordered: Pork Belly Eggplant Tempura Cucumber Salad Duck Fried Rice Scallion Pancake read more

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The food was delicious and very well seasoned! The vibe was cozy and moody but a bit hard to see in cause of how dark the lighting was. The only thing i'd complain about is that when busy the waiters are nowhere to be found but nonetheless they were sweet! read more

Ye's Apothecary - Popcorn Chicken, Cucumber Salad, Pork Belly, Duck Wrap - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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* the restaurant and bathroom are only accessible via staircase and is not ADA accessible* Ye's is a cool speakeasy restaurant. When you enter, descend down the stairs and the bar and tables are to your right. Their drink menu is a highlight and certainly fun. I had the Snake Charmer which was a martini like drink served with a sidecar of lillet blanc and soda. All of the cocktails sound very interesting and unique. I'd like to come back to try the earl grey gimlet. My boyfriend had the Sichuan old fashioned which was a bit spicy due to the chili oil used in the drink. The plates are shareable and not super big. They can make the noodle plates vegetarian if you wish. We shared veggie dumplings and then I had the night mark noodles sans the meat. My boyfriend had the mango chicken. All the food was good and hit the spot. We had fried Mochi with sesame butter ice cream for dessert - their only dessert for the evening. The staff were all very nice and happy to recommend items. The ambience of the bar is moody and classy. I really loved the decor and think they did a nice job of creating an inviting atmosphere. I also love the jade green bar tiles. This place seems to fly under the radar but is now one of my top favorite cocktail bars in Manhattan. Don't count this one out! read more

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I love a good craft cocktail and thanks to yelp, I found this one to bring a couple of friends to for some drinks and appetizers before our dinner reservation. This place is very "moody" in the best way! Dimly let and fun environment. We arrived very close to when they opened so there was not a problem finding a place to sit. The cocktail menu is very interesting and it looked like there was something for everyone. I ordered an Earl Grey Gimlet and it did not disappoint. I am a fan of balance and I loved the way this cocktail tasted (not too boozy, not too sweet, can taste all the "notes"). The appetizers I ordered were the popped corn and the yuzu shrimp. Both very flavorful! I'd never had corn like that and was tempted to order more had we not already had dinner reservations! I come to NYC once a year so am hoping to make it back here again! read more

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We had a great time there. The whole restaurant is tastefully decorated. The service is also excellent! They offer new Chinese foods and the presentation of the foods are great. And if you don't eat spicy food you can also ask them to be not spicy read more

Ye's Apothecary - Lychee wine - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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I really liked the ambiance here overall! I was looking for a speakeasy that also had good food and bites! I loved the spicy popcorn chicken bucket. It's so cute but also packs a good punch! I would recommend it if you're into Szechuan and can handle spicy food. For something equally flavorful, but not spicy, I liked the yuzu shrimp. There was a good citrusy flavor. The two different flavors complemented each other or juxtaposed each other well. read more

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With a friend visiting from out of town, we needed a place that would wow. Ye's Apothecary met that challenge beautifully. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. The atmosphere is classy, dimly lit, and would be great for a date night. Since it's a tapas place, we ordered five plates to share: scallion pancakes, duck fried rice, pork belly, garlic prawns, and yuzu shrimp. When I tell you everything was delicious and cooked to perfection, I'm not exaggerating. Standouts were the pork belly and yuzu shrimp. They were crispy and packed with flavor. 100% would order these again. Bonus: everything came out hot and fast. We each ordered a drink as well, which were a bit on the pricey side but not over $20. As a mixed-Asian woman, I'm so happy this woman-and Asian-owned business is thriving, especially with the abundance of competition in NYC. read more

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Ye's was great for a quick bite and cocktail. Super cute inside, great vibe, and good music. Would recommend!

I'm pretty sure it's a universal rule that great cocktail bars have crappy food. Therefore Ye's Apothecary is probably violating some major cosmic law and it's only a matter of time before Thanos appears and snaps half of us into oblivion. But until then, I will be content to enjoy a place that does both fantastic drinks AND fantastic food. Let's dig in: The Street Skewers will melt in your mouth while they tantalize your taste buds with spices not found in the Western Hemisphere. The Fragrant Yellow Beef will equally tenderize your tongue while making you give thanks for our four-legged bovine friends (whom we eat). Continue with the frequently overlooked Salt n' Pepper Fritto Misto, a nicely breaded (and not overly so) hodge podge of fruits of the sea. And if you're still feeling peckish (as we were), consider the tried and true Sichuan Wontons, which come swimming in a delicious, soupy chili oil. Libation-wise, we tried the baijiu-centric Red Sorghum, a tasty choice if you like China's vodka, and the more mellow Bird's Nest. Throw in the unapologetically sultry sexy Wong Kar-Wai decor, and you have a fab spot for girls night, boys night, date night, and really, any night that involves food and drink. read more

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An Asian bar with baiju. I had the Hong Kong punch drink. The service was great and ambiance was chill. read more

Ye's Apothecary - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I was in New York for a short trip and after looking around I found this spot. The presentation and overall feel of the place was great! I went with a few friends and we shared the Dan Dan noodles, the dumplings, and the ribs. Each dish was bursting in flavor! What I particularly loved about the noodles was that it actually had a nice spicy component I highly recommend if you are stopping by. The drinks were also mostly good, I had the gimlet which was refreshing. However, the old fashioned was too strong. Additionally, the drinks did take a long time to come out since there was only one bartender at that moment. One server also forgot to place my friend's drink order, but it was quickly resolved by another when we asked about it. The service was okay, however, I did only see 3 staff members. Some dishes came out too early and others came out too late. I would definitely return to the location again to try the food and hope it was only one of those days. read more

Ambiance: the pictures speak for themselves. A cozy, dimly lit interior that really sells you on the speakeasy vibes. Despite tables being close together it was easy for us to hear each other. Service: Our waitress was excellent on selling us just the right drinks as well as the FANTASTIC dessert Food: everything was top notch. The pepper oil on the Dan Dan noodles had that KICK I need. Soup dumplings were tender and bursting. I have already forgotten the name of our cocktails. Honestly you should just try them all. read more

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Walked in and had a little wait. Looks authentic to Szechuan style. Drinks were good. Definitely a busy night and super packed. Dimly lit and people were eating snacks while having drinks. Definitely a great vibe! read more

Ye's Apothecary - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is absolutely incredible. From the food to the drinks, its the quintessential nyc chinese restaurant. Would absolutely come back. read more

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amazing food/ drinks and atmosphere! My dishes were favorite were the truffle mushroom salad and the chow fun and the birds nest drink was very good as well read more

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Lovely interior that feels like you're brought into a Chinese movie. While the place looks great, service and food needs more improvement. With the service, it was definitely a little slow and the servers were not as friendly. The server asked if she can clear the plate a few times when there were still food on it, while we were still drinking our drinks and munching on the food. As for food, it was mediocre at best. The servings are really small for its price and the taste was lacking; the crab and pork were sweet while the mushroom was bland. Drinks are good but nothing spectacular. Hope they improve as there is a lot of potential. read more

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