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This cute little speakeasy found at the upper seating of Biang Biang Noodles was a very cool and interesting experience. First off, the decor is so gorgeous and really made the time feel elevated. The drinks themselves were also amazing. I got the matcha cocktail and the earthiness of the matcha paired so well with the citrus yuzu drink. However, even though we had a reservation, it really felt like they were trying to rush us out. They kept asking us if we wanted to order another drink even though we were still working on our first ones. We had a reservation for three and they gave us two chairs and a barrel to sit on even though the other tables all had chairs. I'm not sure what was going on but it all felt very interesting.
One of the coolest bars I have been to. Loved the ambiance and the menu, especially how it was Asian inspired and incorporated tea infused cocktails. The lychee blossom and happy monk were amazing.
We decided to find a place for an appetizer and drink after work and this place did NOT disappoint! So yummy and perfect! We got the crispy sampler and the Pink Moonlight, Ancho Plum, and the 601 Breeeze It's a hidden gem (speakeasy) up the stairs inside Biang Biang Noodles. We'll be back for sure! All went well! Food...Service...Ambiance
A friend told me about this place and although reservations are recommended you also can walk in. The place is inside the noodle shop with no obvious signs because duh it's a speakeasy. You queue up and only wait for the staff to ask 'is anyone here for paper fan?'. We got a table without a reservation and waited about 5 mins. We walked upstairs and we were welcomed by a cute bar decorated with what? Yes, paper fans. There's food and fun drinks on the menu. We had a limited time for our table but thats because it was booked. 3/5 Sampler starter - I didn't like the veggie egg rolls 4/5 - cafe cocktail
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.
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!
Lovely vibe! Def make reservations. The drinks are stronngg. Enjoyed their jasmine pandan cocktail. Tried their baiju flight (a chinese liquor--- VERY strong lol) that was a journey, luckily had friends to share with. Staff were attentive and friendly and they had bar snacks. Next time want to eat at Biang Biang- which is where this place is located inside of.
Super cute craft bar upstairs from biang biang. We walked in on a whim for some cute vibes and they definitely delivered. I ordered a lotus pond, my friend ordered a lychee blossom and the other one, game of ming and popcorn chicken. The drinks were soo yummy! I loved mine! I was tempted to get another one but we had to be out by 7pm. It had a great pandan flavor and was so creamy. They also serve you hot tea at the end that I thought was so cute. The teacup it came in was so cute. Staff were really nice. The space is kind of small so I understand why making reservation is vital. It's also so hot up there haha.
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
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.
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 :-)
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3 months ago
I heard about this place from a few friends and on IG. The place is small and def recommend to have reservations prior to visiting My friends came on a Tuesday night and were the first ones there. We had a party of 6 and in total I think the bar could sit maybe 15-20 people? The bar is seated on top of biang biang noodle - a great Chinese pulled noodle place. I think def worth eating there and visiting the bar on the same trip! The drinks were great - some unique Asian themed or tea infused cocktails. They had nice mixes of pandan, lychee, and some bai jiu (Asian liquor) drinks too read more
4 months ago
Found this place on Yelp while visiting Seattle, and it definitely lived up to the reviews! It's tucked away above a noodle restaurant, which made it confusing to find. The cocktails were excellent and really well balanced. A nice touch was that they serve you hot tea after your drinks, which I thought was a thoughtful way to end the experience. It was pretty warm inside during our visit, but they had paper fans at each table that helped a bit. I'd also recommend making a reservation because this place is popular and fills up quickly. Overall, a great cocktail bar with a unique atmosphere that I'd happily visit again. read more
This cute little speakeasy found at the upper seating of Biang Biang Noodles was a very cool and interesting experience. First off, the decor is so gorgeous and really made the time feel elevated. The drinks themselves were also amazing. I got the matcha cocktail and the earthiness of the matcha paired so well with the citrus yuzu drink. However, even though we had a reservation, it really felt like they were trying to rush us out. They kept asking us if we wanted to order another drink even though we were still working on our first ones. We had a reservation for three and they gave us two chairs and a barrel to sit on even though the other tables all had chairs. I'm not sure what was going on but it all felt very interesting. read more
11 days ago
We decided to find a place for an appetizer and drink after work and this place did NOT disappoint! So yummy and perfect! We got the crispy sampler and the Pink Moonlight, Ancho Plum, and the 601 Breeeze It's a hidden gem (speakeasy) up the stairs inside Biang Biang Noodles. We'll be back for sure! All went well! Food...Service...Ambiance read more
A friend told me about this place and although reservations are recommended you also can walk in. The place is inside the noodle shop with no obvious signs because duh it's a speakeasy. You queue up and only wait for the staff to ask 'is anyone here for paper fan?'. We got a table without a reservation and waited about 5 mins. We walked upstairs and we were welcomed by a cute bar decorated with what? Yes, paper fans. There's food and fun drinks on the menu. We had a limited time for our table but thats because it was booked. 3/5 Sampler starter - I didn't like the veggie egg rolls 4/5 - cafe cocktail read more
6 months ago
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
7 months ago
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
Lovely vibe! Def make reservations. The drinks are stronngg. Enjoyed their jasmine pandan cocktail. Tried their baiju flight (a chinese liquor--- VERY strong lol) that was a journey, luckily had friends to share with. Staff were attentive and friendly and they had bar snacks. Next time want to eat at Biang Biang- which is where this place is located inside of. read more
Super cute craft bar upstairs from biang biang. We walked in on a whim for some cute vibes and they definitely delivered. I ordered a lotus pond, my friend ordered a lychee blossom and the other one, game of ming and popcorn chicken. The drinks were soo yummy! I loved mine! I was tempted to get another one but we had to be out by 7pm. It had a great pandan flavor and was so creamy. They also serve you hot tea at the end that I thought was so cute. The teacup it came in was so cute. Staff were really nice. The space is kind of small so I understand why making reservation is vital. It's also so hot up there haha. read more
17 days ago
The atmosphere was vibrant and had delicious drinks! The service was excellent and the staff was very attentive. read more
17 days ago
Great ambience and cocktails. Drinks are made with love by bartenders. Got a free sample of tea and server was kind. Will be back for food and drinks! read more
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
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
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
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
9 months ago
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
4 months ago
after lunch at biang biang, was luckily able to walk in around 5:30pm on a weekday. I'd still make a reservation ahead of time especially during busier times. very small, cozy, intimate space with dim lighting - nice for a date or catching up with a friend. I like sweeter/fruity drinks and enjoyed the lychee blossom! read more
1 month ago
Yummy food nice ambiance quick service! 10/10 recommend our bartender Aaron was quick and kind. read more
18 days ago
1 year ago
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
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
5 months ago
Drinks: Jade lotus (summer limited edition) - 10/10 soooo delicious, would def get again. Loved the creamy pandan flavor, tasted like a yummy dessert. The foam was an excellent touch and I enjoyed the lotus seeds. Great option for a non fruity alcoholic drink. Strong enough to feel something but didn't taste strong Yuzu rice - 6/10 it wasn't bad but I personally didn't care for it. It's more refreshing and citrusy, and the alcohol flavor is more evident in my opinion. It's like a lemony alcohol taste if you're into those flavors. Vibes: Booked a reservation and would recommend it because the seating is limited and the space is small. There's a $30 deposit fee but it goes towards the final bill. Loved the Chinese aesthetic and decor of the place, from the water cups, to the fan menus, it was very well thought out. Servers were attentive and efficient. At the end of the night, they gave us complimentary hot tea in these adorable koi fish cups and I feel like it was a perfect touch to have a little bit of hot tea to warm my stomach after a night of drinking. Would definitely come back read more
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
11 months ago
9 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
This place is AMAZING. Their cocktails are so delicious and expertly crafted. Tea infused cocktails are so unique and not a lot of places in Seattle lean so heavily in authentic Asian flavors for drinks. Pandan is one of my favorite flavors of anything and the pandan cocktails here are some of my favorite cocktails of all time (601 Breeze & Jade Lotus). Game of Ming is also the drink my bf gets every single time we come here (we come here a LOT)! I love this place!!! read more
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
6 months ago
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
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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601 E Pike St
Unit 100
Seattle, WA 98122
First Hill, Capitol Hill
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Is it possible to order off the Bian noodles menu upstairs? Hoping to checkout the bar and innovative drinks but also want the yummy noodles.
No they are two completely different venues even though in the same space! When we went we did cocktails first and then went downstairs for food!! Both amazing experiences!
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