What a gem! Shanghai Prohibition-esque speakeasy, located atop Biang Biang Noodles. Cozy ambiance - best for smaller parties. Majority of tables are high tops. Cocktails are creative, delicious, strong and well-balanced. Absolutely loved the Happy Monk and Game of Ming. Reservations accepted - highly recommend. read more

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Loved this bar! Such a fun vibe, great for date night- Asian inspired cocktails were so flavorful and smooth. We ordered the season specials- Yuzu rice and Jade Lotus, and Game of Ming on their regular menu. I loved the pandan flavor in the Jade Lotus, it was a bit sweeter and creamier which I liked a lot. Yuzu rice felt refreshing, Game of Ming was good but very strong! Would definitely stop by here again next time! read more

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Snagged a last-minute and only remaining reservation on a Saturday night and so glad we went. Intriguing entrance up a back staircase inside the vibrant and bustling Biang Biang noodle restaurant leads to some very different vibes. Welcome a heady trip to film-noir Chinese backroom business. Beautifully executed and placed motifs throughout. Stunningly thought-out, high-quality cocktails presented in curated retro glassware, details of the recipe flawless. I started with an unusual pick for me, the Jade Lotus, a green tea infusion. It is out of this world and a must-try. Order this before moving on to your tried-and-true staples. My friend ordered an impressive espresso martini, delicious as it was beautifully decorated with equally sized espresso beans floating in a line on perfectly dense cream foam. Looking around the room, I spotted champagne cocktails overrun with infused bubbles and cut highball glasses with oversized, smooth, ice balls. My second drink was a rum drink with a paper-thin dried blood orange that must have been prepared with sugar and warming spices- eating it was like dessert and crushing it in the drink changed it to something new and equally delicious. There's a drink on the menu that comes with smoke, which when crafted, it's fragrance, vaguely reminiscent of incense, lightly diffuses the room. This unexpected sensory delight further transported me to an intriguing scene for few, generations ago. Shout out to our server who was professional, knowledgeable, and perfect for what we felt our experience was - sophisticated, sensual. If our night wasn't already a complete body treat, the "nibbles" were also sensational. We ordered and shared the popcorn chicken and Bao-chicken sandwich, and they were both five stars. Don't miss that sandwich. The space grew louder as the night went on which seems spot on for a popular Saturday night location. At some point some so-so 80's meh pop hits could be heard through the din which broke the 4th wall for me. Also, know that the reservation slots are timed to 90 minutes, which is totally fair and doable as a start to a night or the wrap-up. The party at our table after us ran late, and we were welcomed to linger longer. Highly recommend! read more

Very cute bar upstairs of Biang Biang noodles. Seating is limited as the space is small. Cocktails are on the smaller side and it is pricey, but I loved the unique flavors and tea that shone through. read more

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Fantastic decor and beautiful drink presentations. This cozy speakeasy upstairs from the restaurant has a really charming atmosphere. It wasn't busy when we arrived, so it was nice to have a quieter experience and really take in the space. The drinks were creative and absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent as well. read more

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Delicious cocktails Cute small venue. Fun food, K-pop ramen Reservation a must. We called before and told we didn't need one and had to wait 30 minutes for for the wait list. We go off it but had to wait. Reservation seem to start top of the hour and wait list clears 10 minutes after read more

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Great place with a speakeasy feel. Lots of good Asian inspired drinks, but will also make you whatever you're looking for. Good service also - very friendly read more

We came on a Saturday night around 7pm and got lucky with a walk-in, I'd recommend doing a reservation for future! It's at the top of the Biang Biang noodle restaurant & has intimate dark lit seating Surprisingly it was easy to hold a conversation, they played some classics and they also had food options but we opted just for drinks. The service was prompt & there was a very diverse menu for drinks. We were really impressed with even the non alcoholic drinks " not too sweet" is always a good compliment in my book :-) read more

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This was by far my favorite bar that I went to during my trip to Seattle. If you want Asian inspired flavors that you can actually taste and delicious cocktails where you can barely taste the alcohol then this is the spot! I would recommend making reservations as seating is limited. The bar is located upstairs inside of Biang Biang noodle restaurant so the space is quite small. Also, if you have a group of 6 or more, they require a minimum of two orders per person so something to keep in mind. What we ordered: - Jade Lotus (5/5): This was a fan favorite amongst all of my friends. I like how you can really taste the pandan flavor and you can't even taste the alcohol. Definitely recommend this cocktail! - Game of Ming (5/5): My second favorite cocktail that we ordered. Delicious and tasted like passion fruit but the baijiu really creeps up on you. - Yuzu Rice (5/5): Also very light and delicious. You can really taste the yuzu so if you like yuzu, definitely give this cocktail a try. - 601 Breeze (3/5): This cocktail also contains pandan but the flavor is not as apparent as the Jade Lotus cocktail and it was not as sweet as the other cocktails. Not my favorite but not bad considering I don't like rum. - Happy Monk (3/5): Also not my favorite because I don't like whiskey but I will say that it was probably the most tolerable whiskey cocktail I've tried. If you're a fan of whiskey, maybe give this one a try. read more

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We went upstairs after having dinner at Biang Biang noodles and it's such a cute vibe. I feel like I'm being transported into a Hong Kong movie Service: Our server was so attentive and patient as we were looking through the menu and trying to decide what drink to get! There were too many good options to choose from... Drink: I got the 601 breeze and it was good! I want to go again and try their other drinks. My friend got the Pink Moonlight and really liked hers Ambiance: Its a very cozy and intimate setting. Perfect for a date night or a night out with some friends read more

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This is my favorite bar in Capitol Hill. It's small, intimate, classy, and a very well-hidden. All the cocktails are unique and presented beautifully. The servers are so nice and present every drink with lots of care and love. read more

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Was in town for a trip to Seattle and we knew we wanted to try a few places that would be good for cocktails! This place came up as a little hidden gem that is tucked away into Biang Biang noodles. When we came upstairs and turned the corner, you see this absolutely stunning bar that is lit with beautiful bright lights, and a cozy seating area with seating for small tables and bar top. We decided we all wanted to sit at the bar and I am so glad we did. The ladies working that evening were absolutely a wonderful. They taught us about Soju and the traditional drink that it is, and talked to us how to drink Soju and the loved that there were a great variety for us to try. We all get different kinds, and the one thing I loved most about this place is the presentation of all the cocktails. Every Soju that we ordered came presented in a different glass, as well as the specialty cocktails we ordered. Every drink was made with time, love, respect and great energy. I loved the group I was with, because we were all open to sharing and trying each other's drinks, which made for an amazing experience! Once we were done, we did pop down stairs for some hand pulled noodles, and highly recommend coming for drinks and then noods! read more

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This "speakeasy"-esque bar is super cool! I love the asian take on cocktails and the decor is lovely. They had some super interesting sounding drinks, I ended up trying 3. Wow, their smoked old fashioned is POWERFUL. The scent from the smoke with the hard hit from a sip of hard alcohol strikes you deeply in a profound way. I recommend sharing this with friends unless you are strong-willed. I also tried one of their sweeter lychee drinks which tasted amazing with some more nuance complex flavors in there besides sweetness! All in all, good drinks but not knock your socks off. I recommend getting there early as they close weirdly early for a bar and don't have much seating up there. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night and it was super crowded. The tables are pretty small and I came with a group of 4 with a tall round circle which wasn't the most comfortable place to sit at. I love the Asian influence on the drinks here. As someone who loves tea this was a place that couldn't be missed. The drinks here are pretty strong and were pretty good. I'm not the biggest drinker so I thought it was just okay but my friends who do drink liked it. Forgot the same but I thought the lychee cocktail was the best one and I recommend. This place is pretty expensive for their drinks tho I was looking forward to the complementary tea at the end of our time here but that sadly never happened to us which was a bit disappointing. Really cute and aesthetic place tho. read more

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We tried every single cocktails they served and it was not overhyped. It's definitely a place you'd want to go to for Asian inspired creative cocktails that actually taste amazing. 10/10 no notes. read more

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Accepted us as a walk in on a Thursday night at 7:30. Awesome ambience, very friendly attentive staff and very tasty cocktails. Will definitely come back. Cocktail rankings :) Game of Ming: 6/10 Dragons Breath: 7/10 Yuzu Rice (cocktail on special): 9/10 Bamboo Grove: 8/10 read more

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Strong drinks and good food. Love the ambiance and the small, intimate size of the bar. I would definitely recommend making reservations in advance since seating is limited. read more

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I got the Lychee Blossom and the Game of Ming and recommend both. I'd come back to try more of the menu. A vibey spot for date night

At this point i think i've tried almost all of their drinks!! Everything about this speakeasy gets you to visit again. The atmosphere is great for all occasions - I've gone one dates here, celebrated my friends birthday, and casually visited with a friend for a bar hopping. You do need to reserve in advance with a deposit but so preferred that as I don't like waiting at bars. The staffs are very kind and quick with their service, they check in multiple times but not in an overwhelming way. All the cocktails I've tried here are amazing and you can barely taste the alcohol. They have amazing Asian flavors from refreshing like yuzu rice cocktail to something more bold like viet coffee. They additionally serve complimentary tea at the end of your night and it's slightly sweet and floral which I also loved. Thank you for an amazing night as always, will be back soon!! read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing it on Instagram so many times. I wasn't able to get a reservation for the time I wanted so we decided to go early and try walk in. We were able to snag a table by adding ourselves to the waitlist on Yelp. I would highly recommend making a reservation as it's pretty small. The atmosphere was incredible, with its dim lighting, vintage decor, and cozy seating. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. I got the harvest 2024 which was their seasonal cocktail and my partner got the lychee cocktail. All of their cocktails are tea based with complex flavor profile. This would be a great spot for a date night! read more

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The drinks here are absolutely fantastic. All the tea cocktails are well crafted, and delicious. The place is just above Biang Biang Noodles and you can make a reservation beforehand, which I highly recommend you do. Spot is a little smaller so space is limited, but it's such a good vibe. I do wish they close later, I believe they currently close at 10pm. read more

Super popular IG spot we happened to walk by - I'm happy tried it! We were seated in the upstairs area of the website that they turned into a really pretty Asian-inspired bar area. Lychee Blossom - if you like really fruity drinks, you would like this one! You get two lychees on the top also, just keep in mind it's pretty sweet (like drinking a jolly rancher almost!) so I drank almost half! Service was great and we were attended to well with explanations of their drinks when we were seated and water refills. I also really liked that they offered samples of tea at the end as a palette cleanser - a cute dish with a 3D fish, haha. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Capitol Hill! read more

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This hidden bar has a strong, cohesive theme. The menu was printed on fans (in addition to an easier to read papee menu) and there's a fantastic ambiance. The staff is friendly, and they offer a variety of tea-based drinks. read more

An extremely cute spot above the Biang Biang Noodle shop. You are escorted from the door of the noodle shop up the stairs into dimly lit and cozy space in front of a beautiful bar. The staff were very warm and professional. The drinks they made were all something to talk about. I found the Lychee Blossom very tasty and solid even as someone who can be pretty picky. My friend got the Pink Moonlight which had fragrant bubbles and a sprig of lavender lit like a stick of incense, which really wowed us. At the end they offered small cups of tea as a finishing refreshment. Definitely a place to come back to with a friend or date! read more

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Great food and great service! Do not miss out and come to one of the best bars in Seattle. Make a reservation and you will not be dissatisfied. Trust me! read more

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Cute speakeasy in Seattle! Located upstairs of Biang Biang noodle. I enjoyed the theme and the tea based cocktails. The service was pretty quick and attentive I'd say! We had a reservation before which made everything quick and straightforward. It's of course street parking only. It took us a bit of time but we eventually got a spot not too far away! I unfortunately forgot the name of the drink I got, but it was grapefruit based I think. It was good and easy to drink! Overall good experience, love to see the Asian inspired flavors. read more

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Got a reservation here at 7:30 which required a deposit which I believe is applied to your bill. Our reservation was for an hour and a half and at the hour mark they gave us our complimentary tea and asked for last drinks from our table. You wait at the front entrance of biang biang to get seated and you can't get seated until your whole group was there. Overall I just thought it was just mid, the drinks were fine but really expensive. The place was decorated really nice and pretty but then you sit on folded chairs that weren't that comfy and you can hear the noise from biang biang below so it doesn't give much separation and takes away from the speakeasy and general vibe of the upstairs. Overall I wouldn't go again. I did really like the lychee blossom drink I got, it was very sweet and tasty. read more

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Such good drinks! Special thanks to Mini, Sita and Sarah! They were the best servers, super friendly and gave an amazing vibe read more

I had no idea this existed, a cute little tea cocktail bar above Biang Biang noodles! But I had friends in town, and they made a reservation for 8 people here on a Saturday evening. I believe walkins are allowed, but for so many people it was good we reserved in advance. There was a mild heat wave at the time, and this restaurant doesn't have AC so things were hot. But staff had multiple fans and tried to keep things as pleasant as possible. The cocktail bar has a lot of really cool tea based drinks. Most of us ordered something different and we sampled each others drinks, and I personally enjoyed everything I tried. I got the lavender drink which came with a lit lavender for scent and some lavender foam, which was delicious. Drinks skew $18-$24 which is pricey for me but to be expected. They do also serve some non alcoholic tea drinks too! Overall would definitely be back here as a tea and cocktail lover read more

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super cute & great for just being with your friend(s)! it's a very small dimly lit space upstairs of biang biang noodle restaurant, but decorated beautifully! we had reservations and were seated upon arrival. there's a handful of their own cocktails so my group each ordered a different one to all try. these drinks are on the pricier side, but i love the asian influence of it all lychee blossom 7/10 bamboo grove 9/10 happy monk 6/10 dragon's breath 7/10 read more

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I'll admit, I am a sucker for a speakeasy and this Asian twist on one is quite good. Tucked away upstairs in the Biang Biang Noodle restaurant, the ambience is very much speakeasy and they have a great craft cocktail menu. The service was great and they were even able to accommodate us as a walk-in with a 45 minute time limit, which they certainly did not have to do. I would highly recommend making a reservation to ensure there is space since it does not fit many people. read more

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Absolutely the cutest cocktail bar I've ever been to!! I love the theme here, the decor, the bar, the the art! So cute for some pictures and also some of the most interesting tea infuses cocktails I've ever had. My favorite one was the cucumber roll it was so refreshing and delicious! Game of Ming was also very good. They also gave us complimentary tea in these absolutely adorable koi fish tea cups. And my favorite thing is the gorgeous coasters that the drinks come on! One downside is this place is super small so seats fill up very fast, it is recommended to make a reservation and it is $15/person online. Its the biang biang noodles entrance and once you get in take the stairs in the back right up to the bar :) read more

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Small, intimate, and hidden away upstairs, this was a nice date spot for my boo and me. As a fan of my own culture, I got the baijiu-based Game of Ming and my partner got the Dragon's Breath, which came on a platter inside a smoked-up cloche. Both drinks were tasty but of course I especially loved mine with the jasmine green tea, sweet passionfruit, and foamy egg white. The only small disappoint we encountered we finding out the food options were so paltry. It would have been perfect to have had some popcorn chicken from Biang Biang go with our drinks. Unfortunately we couldn't bring food from downstairs, and neither did they have much of their own menu for bites. Hopefully that will change if enough people mention it! The chrysanthemum tea at the end was a nice touch. read more

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In searching for a new speakeasy bar to visit, came across this place via IG. Overall, pretty solid cocktail spot to visit if you're a fan of infused tea drinks :) Tucked away on the second floor of Biang Biang Noodles, this place is pretty well hidden with the curtains. Reservations are recommended if you come in the evening. Do note that if you do a reservation online, a $30 deposit is required and will be applied to your bill after. Vibes: Cute, retro, and Asian theme. Kind of reminds me of the old HK style bars with the music, decor and incense smell. Menu: For the tea lovers, this place is for you if you ever wonder about adding alcohol to your tea. Most options definitely veer on the gin side and there were a few with rum, whisky and other alcohol base. There are also other spirits you can order too if tea infused drinks isn't your thing. Prices: Slightly steep cocktail prices ($20+) but worth it if you're a fan of the drinks Drinks: Game of Ming ~ If you like Baijiu, this one is for you. Definitely a bit on the sweeter side but the highlight for me was savoring the Baijiu and the delicious jasmine tea. Bamboo Grove ~ Couldn't taste too much of the matcha but the gin & yuzu packs a nice punch Tie Guan Yin Latte ~ My favorite drink! Not too sweet and the balance of the rum and pineapple didn't overpower the tea taste. Could definitely see myself sipping on this all night Cucumber Roll ~ Cucumber and gin = delicious and refreshing. However, similar to the Bamboo grove, couldn't taste much of the oolong tea itself. Food: Tried the HK fried rice with mala beef and overall, it was ok. Fried rice didn't taste too fresh but the beef was yummy with the spices. At the end, you do get a tiny cute cup of chrysanthemum tea as a palate cleanser. read more

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This spot gained a lot of attention but I didn't think it was really worth the hype. Don't get me wrong, the ambiance is nice and the drinks were good, but there wasn't anything that special about it and they also have a policy where every person has to order two items which is a bit absurd to me. I feel like most people I know including myself enjoy getting a single drink and that's it - but they required us to get two items each. The only non-alcoholic option was a $14 iced tea which at that point you might as well just spend a couple more dollars and get another cocktail. You can also get food, but those options were limited, small, and not very good. The lychee blossom drink I got was good though - strong, sweet, and did the job. We were also seated at a pretty cramped group of tables squished together. I think the decorations were nice and the ambiance is cool if you're with just one other person, but otherwise I probably wouldn't come back. Now, if they somehow incorporated some of the food from Biang Biang downstairs into the food options that would be a different story. read more

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This is a fairly intimate bar tucked upstairs of Biang Biang Noodles in Capitol Hill. This setup somewhat resembles Phocific Standard Time, a bar located upstairs of the Pho Bac downtown location. I went here on a Thursday night around 7:30pm, and it was not too busy. We were able to walk right in to one of the tables, as we were a party of 2. If it is even less busy, we probably would have gotten the bar seats, but the table we got does offer good views of the front of the bar. We tried the following cocktails: Pink Moonlight - one of the more popular drinks, gin-based. I love the fragrant lavender and the aesthetics - full of bubbles and a burning rosemary as the "cherry on top." Dragon's Breath - I love the smokiness and the show you get when they present the drink to you. I tasted more of the whiskey than the hojicha, but the smokiness enhances the drink. This is one of the more expensive drinks but one of the stronger ones for sure. Lychee Blossom - fairly easy to drink as it is fruity and fairly sweet. There is actual lychee and it is a gin-based drink too. Iron Buddha Tea "Latte" - this is a twist as there is rum and pineapple, so it is a fusion of tropical flavors and Asian inspired flavors. I love the composition of the drink overall. Service is fairly good as water refills were present and they brought up the drinks in a timely manner. There is also tea served in a pretty dish-like cup at the very end. Overall, I am a fan of this place, and I am glad to see more Asian inspired cocktail bars in Seattle! read more

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Situated above a biang biang noodle restaurant is a speakeasy cocktail bar influenced by Asian flavors. It's a very cute and small bar; the vibes reminded me of being out somewhere in Asia at night, and my friend and I were lucky to be sat down within 20 minutes without a reservation on a weekend evening...and we unexpectedly proceeded to get drunk and ordered every drink on the main page during our visit. We initially wanted to only get a drink and move on, but after our first Lychee Blossom and Game of Ming drinks, we were hooked. In our defense, every drink we had was beautifully crafted and as equally delicious, and there were so many tasty and viable options on the menu that we HAD to do it, you see. We also ordered the Bamboo Grove Breeze, Pink Moonlight, Happy Monk, and Dragon's Breath cocktails. Do I remember what they all tasted like? Not at all. But do I remember enjoying the drinks? You bet I did! Drinks ranged from $20-$22 at time of visit. read more

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I visited Paper Fan on a Saturday night and I would highly recommend getting a reservation as this place is smaller and fills up on the weekend! I loved the overall aesthetic of this speakeasy with the lights and decor. They also played good music but it wasn't very loud, we were even questioning if it was biang biang's music downstairs or not. Our waitress asked if we had been here before and gave us a comprehensive rundown of the menu!! I love that she recommended drinks that "go down easy" and I ordered the bamboo grove as she suggested. It contained gin, matcha, and yuzu and was light and refreshing! Expect to pay $20+ for any drink, but luckily I loved mine! My brother ordered a sipping shot and it was SO strong. But it came in such a pretty glass and it isn't something you can find anywhere so it was cool for the experience. This place is definitely meant for parties of 2 since most tables were set up that way. It is a small space so I feel like there's only so much they can do. read more

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The vibes of this bar were so awesome, it felt like we were being transported back to an old movie set in Hong Kong! I used to live in Hong Kong so definitely made me miss it, so cool how they could bring to life a romantic and nostalgic vibe like that! It was a bit hard to find though, we were circling outside for a while but then realized this is a bar inside of biang biang noodle so you have to go through the restaurant to access it. So funny how the vibes for them are so different yet they are part of the same building just separated by a staircase and curtain! The drink was actually super tasty too! I don't like strong alcoholic drinks so this was perfect. The service was also good, they were very attentive! read more

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This cozy, intimate bar, located just upstairs from the Biang Biang Noodle Shop, is a great spot for unique cocktails and excellent service. The drinks are thoughtfully crafted, each with its own distinctive flavors. If you're planning to go with a larger group (like our party of seven), I highly recommend making reservations in advance. I highly recommend giving the Bamboo Grove and Lychee Blossom cocktails a try. Note: everyone has to order a minimum of 2 drinks. read more