The bartender was super chill and helpful with navigating cocktails and recommended us the cold brew & chill, which is their spin on an espresso martini. The drink was super creamy and the liquor blends nicely with the coffee, I give it a 7/10. The Lychee to the Limit was also really refreshing and it had a hint of spices, which made it really unique, I give it a 7.5/10. Overall, this speakeasy is such a vibe and it is inspired by southeast asian flavors which makes it unique! It's dim-lit in there and the decor is also southeast asian inspired- i'd love for them to have some music playing to create an even better vibe. We didn't get to try the food, but I would love to come back and give it a try! read more

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Came here for a weeknight happy hour - was able to be seated easily. Located inside of a restaurant, but the entrance is "masked" yet obvious. Dark, intimate interior, so cool moody vibes abound. We just had a drink and bar snack and enjoyed everything we ordered; I am especially sold on any bar that serves a drink in a cat mug. Parking - private lot read more

Meo Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My husband and I went here for a surprise dinner. This place has been on our list for a long time. Meo is a hidden bar inside of a restaurant called Wokker. When you come in, look for the cat like door, you see in the video and lift the frame to press the button and the door automatically open untouched. If you can't find it for some reason, ask one of the cashiers and they can point you in the right direction. When you go into the bar, the light is very dim but they are lamps on your table if you need to make it brighter so you can see. The table and chair is stable and we really liked our waiter. He did speak a bit too fast for my husband to hear but doesn't mind repeating a few things for us. The decoration along the walls are really cute and set the mood. The noise level was perfect, but we came early evening before the bar crowds. This place will be really good for a dinner date or drinks after dinner date. Or an intimate hangout with a group of four friends. We ordered the green mango salad, crispy pork belly, roasted fish, and kimchi butter dumplings. I really like the green mango salad. I would get that again. The roasted fish was pretty good, but I would like more fish. The crispy pork was great. The kimchi butter dumplings was not as spicy as I thought it would be. I don't think it had any spiciness to it. With the main entrées, it was basically 33% veggies 33% carb 33% meat ratio. it's not a bad ratio you eat normally everything but if you lean towards one area of the food pyramid, this might be a little bit difficult to enjoy. Now for the drinks, we had a house shot and xe om, nonalcoholic . The house shot is time limited but the one we had this night was amazing and we encouraged our waiter to pass the idea of making it a part of their usual menu in the future. Xe om was okay, there was jelly bits in there that was hard to get to but was yummy. Not picture is Dark Matter, amazing, and PanDAM Kat, refreshing and tropical but a bit grainy. Keep in mind, they make all their ingredients in house so things like their kimchi may be slightly different every cycle or so. Meo bar has amazing drinks. I would definitely come here to drink the rest of the menu. The food is tasty, but it felt like it was missing something . And that might be where Wokker comes in. (Cheaper food than Meo but also looks delish.) There's free parking out front . read more

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Thank you, Yelp-friends for helping me find the door to the speakeasy! It was not intuitive (as it shouldn't be!). We had a lovely time with speciality cocktails and Great food. Some of our friends consider Wokker as a regular takeout option. This was my first time, and we enjoyed some amazing fried okra, beef strips, and fried rice. I highly recommend this lovely space for a date, takeout, or event a private event! Can't wait to return! read more

First time visiting a hidden bar and thanks to Meo, it won't be my last. This cozy speakeasy lies behind the walls of Wokker, an Asian-Southern American fusion restaurant. I love everything about the interior! The designs of koi, lanterns, and chandeliers look elegant and stunning. Throughout open hours, lighting remains romantically dim with red lamps hanging over certain seats. The atmosphere contrasts so drastically with Wokker, which would otherwise appear as a normal restaurant with a cute cat painting. With the high degree of surprise that Meo offers as customers walk in, they've certainly set a high bar for themselves (no pun intended). The drinks don't quite live up to same hype as the decorations, but I still enjoyed them. The Lemongrass cocktail had a fun grapefruit taste that I found myself frequently sipping on while conversing with my friend. I never thought I'd see either earl grey or rhubarb in the ingredients of a cocktail, but it works (4.5/5). The Lychee to the Limit was merely okay. I'm not a fan of gin but I wanted to try something with lychee, so the server offered to sub it out with vodka instead. I think the tamarind ultimately threw me off. It's not for me I guess (3/5). Awesome place to bring a friend or a date, especially when they have no idea about the bar's hiddenness! Special thanks to our server for offering recommendations and having a light-hearted demeanor. read more

Bars with secret entrances are better than bars with regular entrances, that's an unspoken fact. For Meo, the entrance was pretty obvious since you can see the outline of the door. And anyone with a shred of intelligence should be able to figure out how to open it lol. The high ceilings inside was impressive, and the handmade koi fish light decoration on the wall was even more impressive. Didn't get to try the alcoholic drinks since I had a half marathon in 2 weeks, but loved the cocktail options with a touch of asian ingredients. #328 read more

Meo Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

Super cute speakeasy. Flavorful drinks and bites on the happy hour menu. Really quick service read more

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Really quaint speakeasy and I love the decor inside. Mo and Vy were great bar tenders and the service was top notch. Drinks on their menu are creative and it's a fun vibe. They no longer have dumplings on their current menu - it's geared more towards Vietnamese flavors and small bites. read more

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My second speakeasy ever! Had such an amazing time I'm now starting to plan a speakeasy tour w some friends. Both drinks I had were fabulous. Dark Matter & Herb Your Enthusiasm. The balsamic and ground onion rim was an unexpected delight and added a complexity of flavors that had me wanting to drink multiples to fully be able to explore the depths. The Herb Your Enthusiasm was both light and smokey at the same time. As with the Dark Matter I wanted to drink it by the gallon. Every sip had me take an extra moment to savor the multidimensional taste. Each crafted cocktail has a house made detail to it and shiso tincture drops in the Herb Your Enthusiasm were that perfect addition that sent this over the top. It makes sense that Mo is an award winning bartender. TLDR - if I lived in Houston I'd be in trouble bc the drinks are that good and the people are that friendly, I'd never leave! read more

Meo Bar - Herb Your Enthusiasm - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I were looking for a place to grab a drink after dinner. Since we weren't as familiar with the area, we browsed Yelp and decided to give Meo Bar a try. I didn't realize it was a speakeasy until I pulled into the parking lot. Parking was plentiful which is always a plus. We browsed some reviews to figure out where to go. Once inside the restaurant (Wokker HTX), we were still confused as there weren't any employees at the counter. A couple who was inside eating helped us out and eventually we made our way inside. The set up is essentially counter service. Order at the bar and they'll bring your drink to you. They do offer light bites, but we didn't order any food. The cocktails are very pretty and very good! I had the Meo G&T and Brenda's Violet Hour. I enjoyed both drinks. My friends had the Honey Bear and the Mui. My friend wanted to order one of the mocktails, but they ran out of ingredients for the drink, so they ended up comping one of her drinks. They have a good amount of tables and booths that can accommodate small and larger groups. The decor was cool and it was such a chill vibe. read more

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Wow! Such a hidden gem! We absolutely loved all of the food. It is a speak easy and a cool atmosphere. The staff is very nice and attentive as well. The eggrolls are very good, they aren't greasy and the dipping sauce really finishes out the rolls perfectly The shaken beef is by far the best I've ever had. The spices are so good that you will want to eat every bit of the dish The spicy rice rolls were super addicting. They are incredible 10/10 would recommend the place! read more

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Visited on a work trip on a random Tuesday night. Was able to chat up Mo, passionate dude dedicated to his craft. Catered experience, amazing drinks and food, atmosphere was great. Will definitely visit again if I'm back in Houston! read more

Meo Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mèo Bar, which stands for cat bar, is a speakeasy located in an unassuming Chinese restaurant named the Wokker. Once inside, you lift the cat portrait and ring the bell, and a bartender will open the door for you. The inside is a bit small but has many seats and a dj, as well. Their menu had a lot of Asian-inspired drinks. As a Viet person and pandan enthusiast, I had to get the Pandamonium, which consisted of rum, pandan, vanilla, and banana caramel syrup-clarified milk punch. I also got the Salty Kitty , which contained salted plum-Infused vodka, orange bourbon tincture, turbinado, lemon, and egg white, and a lychee cocktail. The Panamonium was my favorite. It was smooth and not too strong and tasted like a cucumber drink with a slight pandan smell and after taste. The Salty Kitty had foam on top made from the egg whites, and it was strong with a salty and sour taste. The lychee cocktail was so cute and came with a piece of lychee candy. However, I do wish that they put actual piece of lychee, too. I went on a Thursday, and it was pretty busy but not too crowded, and I think it's a great place to bring a group of friends. They also have a few mocktails and food, too! Overall, I really enjoyed their unique drink flavors and the experience. read more

Meo Bar - Salty Kitty - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

I helped host an event at the awesome speakeasy, Meo, inside Wokker on Airline. The entrance to Meo is super clever with a hidden button and then the room itself was spacious with plenty of seating. We had dumplings and egg rolls at our event both of which were SO good (like I will be going back for dinner soon because the flavors were so delightful). The drinks were interesting and tasty. Overall I could not have asked for a better space, and I highly recommend hosting events (or just eating) there! read more

You walk into Wokker, go slightly to the right and see a mural of waving cats. Lift up the kitty frame, press the button, a bartender will open the door for you. It's dimly lit inside but the aesthetic is great. Since it was Father's Day, it was pretty slow. But we had great drinks and good conversation. I observed the bartender organizing their in-house infused liquors for their drinks. They sous-vide the alcohol with various fruit or flavors to make their cocktails extra special. I got a tamarind margarita, it was strong, slightly spicy and tangy. I also tried the lychee martini, this was slightly sweet, subtle and easy to drink. We ordered garlic chicken bites and truffle soy dumplings from the HH menu and an order bourbon soy dumplings. They were very delicious. Seasoned well, served hot and I enjoyed them. I also had a Pandamonium. It had nice notes of vanilla and it was kinda floral. We also got more dumplings and drinks, kim chi butter dumplings and squid ink siu mai. These were just alright. The flavors weren't what I would prefer but it was ok. The bartender was great, she was attentive and friendly. read more

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This is an absolutely spectacular little bar tucked away inside Wokker, a Latin-Asian fusion restaurant off Airline. It's a bit of an inconvenient location for us, but central enough that the majority of Houston won't have a problem with getting to it. I was pleasantly surprised to see ample parking, as Wokker is located at the end of a strip center. We managed to park right out front and walk right in. I hadn't told my wife why we were coming here, so she saw the cat murals and assumed that was the appeal-- of course, until I lifted the little framed cat and rang the bell. She was expecting music to play, not the door to open to a speakeasy style bar. Meo and Wokker are night and day. Wokker is bright and casual. Meo is much darker and upscale. There was a single bartender working the entire place, but sharing a kitchen with the public storefront meant there was ample service. We ordered the truffle soy dumplings, spicy rice rolls, and garlic sesame chicken bites off the Happy Hour menu. They were all dim sum style plates, but tasted spectacular. My wife opted for the tamarind margarita while I went with the whiskey highball. Neither was particularly impressive, but they rounded out our little trip nicely. We were among the first to arrive and the place never did get full while we were there, but the entire room seemed to hold maybe 40-50 people total. We'll definitely be back. read more

Meo Bar - Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's beautiful inside.... And Fun on the outside. No way you would ever know what's hidden behind the LUCKY Asian Cowboy Cat .

This place is the cutest, most unique bar I've been to in a while. So, I didn't know that this secret bar existed and it was where we were going. My husband was adamant that I'd love it. I walk inside. See the nice cat mural and think...okay he thinks I'm a crazy cat lady. Then the secret is shown to me and I'm inside a hidden bar! When the door popped open I almost yelped. It caught me off guard that much. The service inside was excellent. The bar itself was dimmed perfectly to create a cozy atmosphere. Our bartender was really nice and did a great job. She was super professional and patient with some entitled rich customers, so that spoke volumes for her and the establishment. The drinks and food were unique and fresh. The food had a Latin Asian infused menu and the drinks reflected that as well. We ordered a little bit of everything and were blown away. If you follow me, y'all know I love Maple Leaf, but man this place won me over. Definitely go there and try it out. read more

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A squad of us journeyed here after the whiskey event in spring. We arrived in the restaurant, and walked up to the car on the wall. We clicked the button, but it didn't appear to do anything, so we clicked it again. Out came a gal who said we only needed to click once. Our bad! It might be good to have a something to let us know the bar signal was activated. Maybe the cats eyes glow red? That would be sweet. Walking in, the lighting is low. Great for mood setting, but it was a lovely crowd, so definitely not a romantic vibe on this particular night. The bar was jumping, the gals were doing work! Throughout the night, we ordered almost everything on the menu, and even got a free drink that was delivered that we hadn't ordered. We appreciated the good fortune. We ended up closing out the place. The drinks were all really good. So good that one of us even ordered a non-alcoholic drink by mistake, and it was still great. We didn't order food this time, but it looked good. The staff was very fast, and very nice to chat with. We had a great time and look forward to going back. read more

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Meow! I mean if there was a place built for me, this is it. I've always been a big fan of speakeasies and it's been nice to see them sprout up around Houston recently. This one is located inside Wokker in The Heights. Not the best part of The Heights but well worth it. I stopped by on a Saturday evening. To get in, which is a lot of fun in itself, you pass by the food counter until you see a cat painting on the wall. From there, there's a cat painting that you lift up which will reveal a buzzer. Click the buzzer and they'll let you in. Once you enter, you'll experience the typically dimly-lit ambiance. It's relatively small bu the decor is cool and there's comfortable seating. They do have a nice menu of appetizers but we didn't eat on our visit. Instead, we focused on the list of eight or so craft cocktails. Meo Bar, beyond being cat-themed, focuses on Asian ingredients, so you'll see things like yuzu and lychee make an appearance on the menu. I tried three of their cocktails and they all delivered. They were creative, they tasted good, and they were elaborate. Out of the speakeasies I've been to in Houston, Meo Bar holds the number one spot for me. read more

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This place is way cool. Can't wait to go back. Great drinks and really good fancy Vietnamese food.

Speakeasy inside of Wokker, a creative idea having to lift a framed photo of a cat to press the doorbell. A cool vibe once you walk in, dimmed lights, very intimate settings, great potential date spot. Busy Saturday evening when our group walked in, good seating space and the staff was very attentive, got our drinks fairly quickly. I like how there's an Asian twist on some of the classic cocktails, Toki Smash, Old Fashioned, the gimlets were very good. I did not enjoy "something in the water", but all the other drinks were pretty solid. Would definitely try out the food next time! read more

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Happy Lunar New Year! It's the Year of the Cat! It's the Year of the Mèo Bar! While everyone is celebrating the rabbit for Lunar New Year (Tết) 2023, us Vietnamese folks are celebrating the Year of the cat, con mèo. As a child, my excitement of Tết was focused around the amount of lì xì (lucky money) I would receive. I remember waking up early each new year's morning to memorize the blessings that I would later have to give to each elder I came across. I truly believed the more blessings I gave, the better chance I would have to receive extra red envelopes. As I grew older, I started to recognize Tết was so much more than the lì xìs. I started to see the symbolism behind the cleaning of the ancestral shrine, the care my mother took to make her pickled veggies, the offerings of sweet sticky rice to Ông Táo, the kitchen god, the smell of incense roaming through the house before the crack of dawn, the family gatherings surrounding a table filled with assortment of dishes from bánh Tết to thịt kho trứng, and the silent bows in front of Buddha my parents gave to pray for me and my siblings to live a life that's happy and healthy. And maybe it's because this is my first year not being able to celebrate Tết with my family, but I value more than ever now, the meaning behind how you welcome in the new year. So friends I am here to tell you, that if you find yourself in a place where you don't have close access to your family or usual customs, Mèo Bar is here for you. Year of the Mèo Bar, I share these blessings with you. Chúc mừng năm mới - Happy New Year The Golden Moon: sugar cane juice, kumquat, lemon grass, and egg white. A perfect representation to celebrate the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Bright, bold and refreshing. An khang thịnh vượng - Wishing you security, good health, and prosperity. Daikon Foie Stacks: turnip cakes, house bacon, sesame sweet soy, and grated foie gras. May the new year be as prosperous and solid as this thick stack of turnip cakes were. Vạn sự như ý - May things go according to your will. Spicy rice rolls: crispy rice rolls, spicy tamarind, sesame, and scallions. Life is a rollercoaster, let the good times roll, and it will always be a good time with these rice rolls. Tiền vô như nước - Hope your money flows in like water. Squid ink siu mai: house bacon, gulf shrimp, squid ink wonton skins, gold flakes. May money flow in like water or sit on top of your dumplings, both sounds nice. Sống lâu trăm tuổi - Wishing you a long life of 100 years. Kimchi butter dumplings: steamed chicken filling, Napa cabbage, kimchi butter sauce. Maximize your lifespan by bathing yourself in this kimchi butter sauce. Sức khỏe dồi dào - And a year filled with plenty of health. Salty Kitty: salted plum vodka, orange tincture, lemon, turbinado, and egg white. Do not be a salty kitty and have regrets. Instead, go drink a salty kitty and spend your time intentionally. Live a life that is full of love, happiness and good health. And if you made it this far into this review you deserve a lì xì. Order the tea ceremony! -Sailor out read more

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Bartenders are always very nice and create a great experience. The bar food we've tried has always been great. The pork belly is always on point . read more

Really cool & cute & chill speakeasy! The location is inside of Wokker the restaurant and then you walk-in and there's a cat wall that has a picture frame of a cat and you lift it up to ring the door bell. Someone will let you in! It's actually quite spacious inside too for a speakeasy. Good amount of seating spaces for 2-6 people! They had different cocktails and small bites. Ordered the rice rollls and they were made out of rice paper that's rolled up and deep fried and then sauced up with a sweet/spicy/tangy sauce. They were nice and crispy and chewy at the same time. For drinks, we ordered two non-alcoholic beverages on the norm...but added tequila to make it a cocktail. The "she's giving" and "golden moon" both with tequila and they were light/not too strong and refreshing. There's 1 bar inside and then you can use the restroom that's inside of Wokker. Parking - within the Parking plaza of Wokker (free) I really liked this concept and would come back again to try the other small bites! Excellent hospitality too! read more

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Great vibe and ambiance. We tried the Street Corn and Lychee to the Limit. Food is great and drink had a unique taste that complimented very well together. read more

Meo Bar - Ấn Độ (left) and Lychee to the Limit (right) - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

Super cool place!! Located inside Wokker. Look for the yellow cat door and the doorbell is located behind the cat pic. Just ring it and an employee will open it up for you! The ambiance is super chill and laid back. The cocktail selection is solid and they have bar bites in case you're hungry. We didn't get any food since we had just come from dinner, but we ordered all the cocktails off the special lunar new year menu. We got the white lotus, jasmine tea old fashioned, and the meo sua da. The white lotus and jasmine tea old fashioned were my favorites. This is a great date night spot or if you just want to come hang with friends! read more

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Great place. Actually locating it inside of Wokker was a bit of an adventure. Once inside, the dark interior and colorful design set a great mood. Our drinks were fantastic as was the food. For this type of speakeasy and the quality of food, the prices were really remarkable. Would definitely come again. It is very small, so I felt fortunate we were able to be seated quickly (Friday night, 930ish). read more

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The vibe is immaculate. The whole theme of the speakeasy was definitely unique, and who doesn't love a good Asian inspired themed bar? My friends and I had more than a great time, but we weren't complete sold on the drinks despite how aesthetic they looked. Brenda's Violet Hour was a fan favorite for us (the pink drink with purple, circular ice cube). read more

Meo Bar - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love places that have an air of mystique so I've made it my business to experience every hidden or secret speakeasy Houston has to offer. This one is inside of the Wokker on Airline Dr. I loved it! I didn't try the food but I plan to the next time. The kitchen was already closed when I arrived. The service was great and the drinks go down really smooth. First time I ever had a cognac with no bite. The ambiance is cozy, trendy, casual, laid back, and a real vibe and has cute Asian aesthetics, with a splash of hippy, trippy, neon lights. read more

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Wow! My friends and I checked this place out last night after being told about it by some neighbors. I had no idea this cute Speakeasy was right down the street. The ambiance was great, they had a DJ Playing and the music was fun. The service was amazing, fast, friendly and efficient. The flavors from every dish were so good and different. So good, that I didn't want to add any hot sauce or chili oil and I add it everything usually. The Brussel Sprouts had these yellow dried berries that were so delicious and really completes the dish. Brisket eggrolls, were so soo good! The Pad Thai had a really nice kick to it and to be honest was one of the best pad Thais I've ever had We will definitely be back read more

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This cute and cozy hideaway of a speakeasy is a good spot for either a small group of friends (six tops) or date night. My favorite things about Meo: flavorful food choices, creative drinks, and there's an actual parking lot. Actual parking lot, y'all! That's hard to come by in the area. We arrived around 7:30 on a Saturday night and there were only a few other tables occupied. By the time we left around 9pm, the place was nearly full. Food recommendations: Brussels and the kimchi chicken dumplings. read more

Meo Bar - Salty Kitty & Brenda's Violet Hour - Speakeasies Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Super cute love it !! Great to meet up on a date!! The restaurant out side of the room is really tasty as well. Great for a party read more

Please bring back the ORIGINAL menu(lychee martini Specifically) before you closed for renovations Meo was my one of my favorite places to grab a drink and an app before a night out! I was thrilled to see they were reopening, I visited just a few days after and was so disappointed that the cocktail menu had been changed so much. Drinks are still good and it's worth the trip for the vibes alone but Meo had THE BEST lychee martini in Houston. BRING IT BACK! read more

Super cool hidden speakeasy, I love the entrance to the place. It's inside another restaurant. Very chill and laid back. Was not busy Saturday night around 9 when my bf and I came. The lighting is very dim though the lights in the table can be brighter if you tap it. The cocktails were yummy and food was fantastic. Would return. read more

Came here on a weekday late evening for drinks and snacks. The entrance is difficult to figure out by yourself, so we asked for help. There is a picture of a cat that you lift up, and then you push the button. A secret door opens, and voila! There you are. The bar is dimly lit, with a modern chic vibe. We tried the blame it on the juice, salty kitty and Meo G&T, which were all excellent. Salty kitty was my fave. There were 3 drinks that were greyed out on the menu - later informed they were out, which I think is strange to still keep printed on the menu. We also had the chicken dumplings and Brussels sprouts. Both dishes were solid as well. Water is self-serve. Excited to come back and try some others! read more

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This place is really cute and the food is pretty decent. They have a speakeasy inside which is cool. You follow the cats to find your way in. I won't spoil it, you'll have to find out yourself. Good amount of parking outside, it's located in a strip of businesses. There is a few tables inside to sit and eat if you order from the counter. Bathrooms are clean and the place itself is clean also. The speakeasy bar is very dark and romantic with little lamps on each table. There is bar top seating and a separate menu that Is served at the bar. We went in a Sunday and it was slow, most likely because it was Father's Day so it was really nice. We had a good time and I would go back again. read more

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Located inside a restaurant. You lift a cat framed photo and press the button, and wait until someone let's you in the door. I came here with some friends after a yelp event. I would have never known about this place if my friends had not mentioned it. You place your order at the bar, and wait for it at your seat. Drinks- I got the Brenda's Violet Hour. Which I enjoyed. But it was last call so I didn't get a chance to order anything else. This was the cats MEOW read more

The food here is alright, but the drinks here are spectacular. We got the Bourbon Soy Mandu, Squid Ink Siu Mai, and the Kimchi Butter Dumplings. The Mandu and Siu Mai both tasted like they were missing something, but the Kimchi Butter Dumplings had potential. They tasted a little too buttery to our taste, and could have used a bit more kimchi. It was a great dish to try though. We ordered basically every drink on the menu except the old fashioned. The pandamonium tastes sort of like an alcoholic boba drink, and all the other drinks tasted like juice. The tea ceremony tasted like straight up cognac, but as the ice melted it began to taste better. Will definitely be returning for the drinks. read more

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Cool little speakeasy inside of wokker restaurant. It's a bit confusing so if it's your first time I would ask for help on how to get in. We basically had to lift up this cat picture on the left side of the door to find the doorbell for Mei bar. We tried some of the dumplings and really enjoyed it. Only thing was we would have preferred the corn dumplings to be hotter as it was a bit cold on the inside. We didn't need reservations and were able to snag a table on a Friday night pretty easily. read more