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    Hidden Bar

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Bidet Toilet Seat!
    David K.

    If going twice in two nights when visiting from L.A. isn't a testament to a great bar, I don't know what is. I ate at Norigami Tuesday night and it was great as were the cocktails served up at the nextdoor bar called Hidden Bar. On Tuesday, I tried the Thai Chili Ginger Margarita ($13) and it was great, complete with a hunk of candied ginger which I "gingerly" consumed throughout my drink experience...see what I did there? Next, I had the Three Dots and a Daiquiri ($13) with Rum, Lime, Velvet Falernum, All Spice and Pineapple and it was very similar to one of my favorite tiki drinks, the Three Dots and a Dash, complete with 3 luxardo cherries. To finish, I had the absolutely incredible Golden Laurel ($16) with Gin, Italicus Bergamot, House Greek Botanical Bitters and Sea Salt. It is equally beautiful served with a clear bay leaf and delicious. Last night, I was guided by the friendly bartender to try the Et Tu Banana" ($15) with Banana Bourbon, Spiced Pear, Creme de Banane, Campari and Citric Acid. I was a little worried about the cocktail being overly banana-y but it wasn't at all. It was a fantastic drink. For my last call, he recommended the Left Hand ($13) with Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Chocolate Bitters. Again, fantastic. Both nights, the bartenders and drinks were fantastic. Ambiance is nice with moody lighting. They even have a bidet toilet seat in the bathroom! Hidden Bar is a "hidden" gem, for sure. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    'Nice to Matcha'
    Kim R.

    We came by after having dinner at the restaurant (Norigami). The drinks are delicious & the menu offered is the same as in the restaurant. It's louder though bc of the music. Kitchen closes at 10:45. They also have a happy hour from 3-6 pm Tue-Fri & all day Sun & Mon. The ceiling is amazing.. completely covered in paper cranes!

    Cocktail between the sheets
    Jenell M.

    This may be my new favorite happy hour spot. This speakeasy is located inside of norigami sushi. I'd describe the vibe as on point lol. The food and drinks were all really tasty. We tried the shrimp, wagyu and pork belly skewers and the bluefin crudo. My favorite was the wagyu but they were all awesome. The bartenders were super friendly and really knew about the drinks.

    Cindy S.

    I don't know how I feel about Hidden Bar. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, but the vibe was off. The bartender offered us free drinks to move to the bar instead of sitting on the comfy couch we had already claimed (weird). And then... the drinks weren't even free (more weird). It was a good drink, though, hence the 3 stars. It was extremely loud in there and there were bunches of folks getting sloppy. I would give this place another shot.

    Priscilla L.

    Visited on a Wednesday night and it took 45 minutes to receive my drink, and it was the wrong drink. Staff never checked in on us during the long wait and also said the incorrectly served drink would be free, but still charged for it

    Erica G.

    Small bar with awesome drinks, ambience and almost a "club" vibe. The DJ is awesome. The bartenders are also fun and upbeat. Drinks are moderately priced and soooo well made. Loved the concept of all the origami floating above the bar and the pretty feminine flowers also in the sitting area. This bar can probably seat 25 ppl comfortably so grab a seat when possible. Me and my friend had so much fun and would be back!

    Priya K.

    What a cool speakeasy!! The ambiance is fun and it was well decorated for Valentine's Day. The ceiling is covered in hanging origami cranes, which was so cool. The service was also pretty good. We were checked on often and helped with selections. All drinks were good except the Thai chili ginger margarita. It didn't taste like ginger at all and was extremely sour. Painkiller was delicious, as was the espresso martini and the Yamaneko

    Guy couldn't figure out how to flush the toilet. ‍
    Amy J.

    Why this place doesn't have more reviews is beyond me. It's hopp'n. And it's not that hidden. Which I somewhat appreciate because I can come here whenever I'm solo but also, I think they can amp up their prestige by making it harder to get into. Hamachi crudo - phenomenal. Perfectly sliced and the flavors are amazing. A bit pricey but .. it's solid! Wished I was a bit more hungry and had a bigger wallet so I could try more. Drinks: Everything I was looking for in a cocktail - Flavors that you simple just can't make at home. Come. You won't be disappointed. Service from Brandon, Paul, Andrew, Thomas, and Ken were top notch. Would love to meet the brains behind these cocktails - Hao. PS. Is anyone even Japanese here? It was bomb. Doesn't matter. Bathroom has a remote. Push the button that says flush. It's not that hard.

    Lychee Martini & Nice to Matcha
    Genevieve A.

    came here on Friday night around 8pm, & the vibes were great! The DJ was so amazing and had all the vibes going. A little bit of the popular Afrobeats and R&B/soul and old R&B vibes going, and played some songs from Renaissance by Beyonce I was in music heaven because I am a sucker for a good playlist. The lychee martini was good but not strong so I decided to go for a vesper martini for my second round which was obviously more liquor. I was very comfortable with my friend and we had a great time! This is such a lovely and intimate speakeasy and I love that parking is so easy! Can't wait to return

    Hannah F.

    Hidden Bar has got the vibes but the service was lacking. The bar is located inside of Origami restaurant through an unmarked door panel just to the right as you walk in. Upon entering the bar, guests are immersed in a sexy, sophisticated cocktail lounge with low lighting, and a canopy of dedicate paper cranes on the ceiling. There's several small tables and also a number of spots at the bar. Thursday evenings starting at 9pm is reverse happy hour with a DJ, $9 cocktails and 25% off sake and wine. I checked my receipt and unfortunately this special was not applied. Maybe because of this special or perhaps the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the bar was quite busy when we arrived. We found a spot to stand at the bar to place our drink order and began to wait. And wait. And wait. 45 minutes later one of the bartenders finally took our order. Once our order was in, you guessed it, it took even longer to get our drinks. We almost got to the point of just walking out. On this night there were only two bartenders and a bar back. I noticed that one of the bartenders really struggled to move quickly, struggling to prepare garnishes and to remember which cup was which when preparing multiple drinks at the same time. There were also multiple times that the bartender had to leave from behind the bar to walk drinks over to people at tables. Hidden Bar does have food options on their menu which seem to come from the Origami side and likewise, it seems like Origami guests can order cocktails that come from Hidden Bar. They might want to reconsider this as it diminishes the exclusivity of each business and reduces the efficiency of their staff on each side. I would also suggest that they consider adding a third bartender and a waitress to assist with taking drinks to tables rather than have the bartender take on this responsibility. They might be able to take a few other steps to help their bartenders handle high order volumes like prepare garnishes in advance. In the end, the drinks were good but the service was just such a let down.

    Beautiful origami everywhere
    Justin T.

    One thing about me, I love a good speakeasy. I did not know this place even existed until we were looking for a cocktail bar while in the area. The name is very fitting as it is hidden beind a door that blends into the wall of the Japanese restaurant Norigami. It is located in a shopping strip in West U so parking was pretty plentiful when we arrived in the evening. Their website states no reservations are needed for Hidden Bar, but when we walked into Norigami, they did ask if we had one. When we stated we didn't have one, they said no problem and lead us through the hidden door. What we walked into was small, but beautiful space with dim lighting and different origami covering every inch of the ceiling. There was also a dedicated, closed off glass case with a wall of expensive champagne as well. Seating is pretty limited with some seating at the bar and some seating off to the side. If you're rolling in deep, you might have a hard time finding seats together. We came at the right time and were able to find some seating easily. You can either order at the bar or order with a server. Customer service was excellent. We knew coming in we were going to be in and out so we made that one drink count. We studied the pretty extensive menu twice over to make the right decision. They have their own specialty cocktails along with the classics. They also have a pretty nice list sake, beer, wine, mocktails and different spirits. The drink that stood out to me was the Periscope. It was gin drink with elderflower, lemon, lime and egg whites. This drink was not only pretty to look at, but it was absolutely delicious. All the flavors worked in perfect harmony and the egg whites gave it this nice, velvety mouth feel. It was also very refreshing. All my friends got a variety of drinks that all had completely different looks and tastes. I tried every drink and they were all just as good as mine. I was kind of sad that we had to take off so quick because this place was a whole vibe. The music was on point and the drinks were delicious. The bathrooms are a trip to with mirrored doors and fancy toilets that have a remote. I'll be back for all of it sooner rather than later.

    Gabrielle H.

    Loved the Hidden bar! They have the best drinks, music and vibes. The bartenders were very nice and accommodating. The atmosphere is nice for an after dinner drink or a small group night out. 10/10

    Gina N.

    I finally got a chance to order the food: The Uni (hokkaido) and it was delicious!!! They also offer Santa Baraba Uni, so we got the opportunity to choose. I think it was 2 pieces of nigiri per order and we thoroughly enjoyed. And as always, the drinks were phenomenal.

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    beautiful !!!!! this place is amazing…read more check em out food and drinks are gr8 customer service 5 stars The Best Amazing love it Insanely beautiful thanks

    This review is specifically about there happy hour*…read more I came on a Friday afternoon with a colleague. This was my second time visiting. Parking- if you have the patience or the time, feel free to try your luck at street parking. But I valet for $10. But pretty sure the price increase at nighttime. Ambience- The decor is moody chic. There is a large patio, and bar seating. If you go for HH no need for resy. But if you come after they likely want a resy, or you have to wait depenon the night. There's a hostess stand of course as you walk in those large doors. The vibe seems more like a place you take on a first or second date. They have small tables scattered around the bar. Theres a dress code in the evening. Not a place to take a large group to socialize or meet other people for the first time. I think they try and make it lounge-like/party with a DJ at night too. Drinks- there menu for HH includes food and drinks from 4p to 7p. The server did recommend there flatbread, but we didn't eat. I started with The Kiss, there gin drink for $7 on HH. Then moved to The Fruit of the Earth also $7, which is smokey sweet, but then went back The Kiss. The 2nd Kiss, I had to pay regular price of $17 since it was after 7p. My colleague had the $5 Espresso Tini a few times during HH, which she liked. I think the HH drinks are smaller versions of there after 7p drinks, at least it seemed that way. Both the woman and eventually male server we had were both great, friendly service. Would I return? Only if another person I was meeting suggested it and really wanted to come.

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    After a Sunday fun day, we were looking for a dinner spot in the area. My friend had been to Five…read moreCentral prior and sang its praises, so the group decided to check it out. We Ubered over, so I didn't pay attention to the parking situation. Ambiance (3.5/5): Five Central is big! There's a big restaurant, a cigar lounge, a huge patio, and more. While we dined at the restaurant, it seems like there's a ton to check out here. They often will host live music too as I saw some ads about it while I was in the restroom. Service (4.5/5): Our waitress was great. She was friendly, attentive, and she went above and beyond. They brought me the wrong side, and I told her it was okay, but she ended up bringing me the right side a few minutes later. Which meant my meal had three sides instead of the two it came with. I really appreciated that! Drinks (4/5): Five Central has a good list of cocktails and more, but I wasn't in the mood for alcohol, so I went with a Shirley Temple lol. That brought me back. One of my favorite beverages as a kid. They were out of maraschino cherries, but we made it work. Food (4/5): We started off by splitting the coconut curry wings and the parmesan chicken bites. Out of the two appetizers, the chicken bites were my favorite. They were fried just right, crispy, while still tender inside. The sauce smothered on top made the dish. The wings, on the other hand, while flavorful, were a bit small. Still good though. With that being said, the star of the evening was my entree: the fried chicken. Fried chicken is either going to be a hit or a miss... here, it's definitely a hit. Crispy and well-seasoned on the outside, juicy and tender inside. Served with a sweet hot sauce, Texas toast, and your choice of two sides. I went with fries and mashed potatoes. The sides were just as good. The mashed potatoes were a buttery heaven and the fries were crisp and you could tell they weren't frozen. It's a generous portion size, too! I ate half and took the rest to-go. If you're looking for some Southern cooking, with love, Five Central is an awesome spot.

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