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    Ye's Apothecary

    4.6 (1.1k reviews)
    Fri 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Esther R.

    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.

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    JungYeon C.

    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.

    Mia H.

    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!

    Melissa P.

    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!

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    Sharon T.

    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.

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    Sarah C.

    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

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    Isabel T.

    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.

    Jennifer N.

    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.

    Komal R.

    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!

    Alisa J.

    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!

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    Renee P.

    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

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    Andrew L.

    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.

    Alex M.

    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

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

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    Ask the Community - Ye's Apothecary

    Is this tapas place 21+?? Can a 20 YO accompany his friends to eat here? (Sorry not accustomed to these places)

    Yes. Do not bring children here.

    Is there a parking nearby?

    There is street parking. Usually meters, but they all have different times. I found parking fairly easy, and I went around 530/6. Later than that, you'll have a harder time. You can also park in the parking lot on Essex St if you don't mind walking… Read more

    What are your vegan options? I've scoured the menu and reviews and am not seeing any labeling to know 100%.

    Do you take walk-in's?

    They do but there is typically a long wait if so (90 min-ish)

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    Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu,…read moreeggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot.

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