Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieFrom Google Maps reviews.
Growing up around Hong Kong culture, this place hit me in a way I didn’t expect. The cocktails were amazing, but what stayed with me most was how thoughtful everything felt. There’s a real identity to the place. You can feel the Hong Kong influence throughout, but it never comes across as forced or overly nostalgic. It feels authentic while still being completely its own thing, and that balance is hard to get right. I also really liked the idea of “collecting stories.” At first it sounds poeti
Update (03.22.26) + more photos: We went back again last night and had an absolute blast! We brought along a few new friends so they can experience a taste of HK and they LOVED it. My friend also wanted to be supportive to this wonderful gem so she thought she’d leave a review too; but when she pulled up the google reviews and I saw there were people who 1 starred this place with “concerns,” that really triggered me — so I wanted to update my review. Their menu has grown; offering more variet
There aren’t too many Hong Kong businesses in NYC, so I was really excited when I heard a Hong Kong-inspired speakeasy opened. When I first walked in, I was a little surprised because everything felt pretty visible, which is kind of the opposite of what you’d expect from a speakeasy. But once you spend time there, you start to understand the concept more. There are different roles, Alchemists and Apprentices, and there’s this mystery behind the whole experience that slowly reveals itself. The
From the Jan 27, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Not enough fridge or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
The handwashing sink was missing, blocked, or without soap, hot water, or towels.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.