Wonderland is a hidden gem in the east village, although it really shouldn't be. Often overshadowed by noisier bar choices in the area, Wonderland offers a more refined alternative The space is intimate without feeling cramped, and there's a clear point of view behind everything, from the way the menu is constructed to how the drinks are presented. This sets it apart in a neighborhood that often leans the other way. What stands out most is the creativity behind the cocktails. There's a sense of play without it becoming gimmicky yet flavor still leads. The custom drinks, in particular, are a thoughtful touch and make the experience feel tailored rather than transactional. It's also one of the few spots in the area that genuinely works for conversation. Whether it's a date or catching up with a friend, you're not competing with the room. Given the location, I think it makes it a great spot for happy hours, late evening hangs or weekends out too. Wonderland isn't trying to be everything to everyone, It knows what it is: a considered, slightly understated cocktail bar that rewards you for slowing down and paying attention. read more

definitely more of a chill intimate bar. a very beautiful bar with whimsical decor, but they took so long to bring out each drink that the first few drinks were finished before the second half of the drinks came. each drink came one by one which was strange the "wonderland series" cocktails are the showy ones presentation wise and seem high effort to prepare. I really enjoyed my drink (toasted coconut reconstruction, $26) because it was pretty mild in alcohol and basically came with a dessert read more

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First of all, you probably heard of this spot because you saw how fun their cocktails are on social media like myself. I decided to check it out myself with a friend and can confirm it's definitely very instagrammable. They even indicate on the menu which drinks are photo-worthy. Not only that, they have some tables with a bird-cage, which makes a fun vibe. After taking our orders, we were given complimentary welcome drinks in an elixir bottle inside a smokin' treasure chest. Yes, definitely a nice and fun start even if it's not alcoholic. For our actual cocktails, I had Jasmine Crush with Gin ($19) and my friend had the Misty Rain ($18). They show was cool for a minute, but once the paper burned out, they took the added contraption off the drink. Then you're just left with a regular cocktail, which felt a little disappointing. The drink itself was decent, thought very strong on the gin. Personally, I'm a dark liquor girl, so wasn't crazy about all the gin and vodka on the menu. It's definitely a fun bar for a date or girls night. The drinks are pretty affordable being under $20 in Manhattan, but taste was just OK. You're really here for the show. read more

Wonderland - Jasmine Crush and Misty Rain. - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Very cute bar with good service. This is one of those places where it is all about presentation. My friends and I each ordered a round of drinks and picked 3 items from the food menu to share. Everything was good and beautiful. Was it the best food and drinks I have ever had? No. But they were still good and it was really cute inside. It was a fun experience and I think worth visiting at least once. read more

Wonderland - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

In New York. Where you are overloaded with choices, this place stands out. We stopped in for the most amazing craft cocktails and snacks. read more

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We went to Wonderland Bar on a Friday night and had a great time. The atmosphere gives you a whimsical fairytale-like vibe. The cocktails come with unique presentations and the food was delicious. We loved the popcorn chicken and the chicken sandwich with fries. This spot is perfect for a date night or a night out with friends. We really enjoyed it! read more

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Gorgeous, delectably Instagrammable spot. Come here for the romantic ambience, the snuggly half-cages, the cozy corners. Don't come here for mind-blowing drinks or food. Yeah, they sound interesting on the menu, but they kind of fall flat in execution. But hey, at least they make great boomerangs! The Green Dragon comes sizzling (literally), which is fun to behold. But when the sparkler dies down, you're just left with a mildly chilled lemonade that tastes like a stronger Smirnoff Ice. No sugarsnap pea essence or any of that fun stuff listed--just lemon essence. The Slow and Steadily features an adorable marshmallow duck drowning in the glass, but it tastes like room temperature ginger ale mixed with lemon juice. There was no egg white, allspice or Sichuan peppercorn flavor to be found. In fact, spend less money and just get the Tea'ze Me mocktail, which actually has the distinct flavor of oolong tea and other elements--and is presented artfully to boot. And skip the Peppercorn Squid, which was not spicy, oddly sweet and served lukewarm for some reason. Blech. Points for the complimentary shooters at the start, though. Wish the cocktails had been more like that. read more

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The birdcage seating was super cute and unexpected. We were surprised with a free shot provided when we sat down. It came out in a smoking box. It didn't taste like any particular liquor but was pretty good. We only had a round of drinks. I had the Paloma which was just ok. The Hubs had an Old Fashioned, no complaints on his end. The ice cube was super clear and there was an orange peel in the shape of a star at the bottom of the glass... super cute touch. A friend had the Ghenghis Khan which seemed to be good and another friend had The Bartender's Special with tequila and it was a total miss. Overall it was a good visit but I think there could be some slight improvements. read more

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"We found wonderland, you and I got lost in it, and we pretended it could last forever." - TS I don't think I need to tell you who sings that song. I'm not sure if that was the inspiration for this bar but i sure wished i could be there forever. It's an adorable bar with a backroom and you can sit in "cages". Which are semi-circular cage table thing with a bench. It's quite unique. Their drinks are out of this world and are so fun to order. If I could try all of their drinks I would've but then I would've ended up in the hospital with alcohol poisoning. My friend and I tried different drinks and I also got some food. The chicken skewers and the noodle soup was really good. I think it goes so well with the drinks. The server (i forgot her name), but she was super nice, very patient with me while my friend was running late. I would describe the drinks but you really just have to go there and experience it for yourself. read more

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This is such a great cocktail bar experience. Ambiance: the entire restaurant feels themed. You sit in these cute cages that are big and comfortable with pillows everywhere. The whole decor makes you feel like you really are in another place. Drinks: the drinks here were really unique and tasted good. They have some awesome combinations that I would never even think to mix together. And of course it's great to see them light something things on fire for the drink. Food: we got some snacks and all of them were delicious. They were well seasoned and flavored and they came in really nice presentations. Service: staff was patient and answered all our questions about the drinks. They also gave us recommendations based on what our likes and dislikes were. Everything came up fairly fast. Price: considering the whole experience I think the price is reasonable. It's not anymore expensive than what cocktails are in most of the city. read more

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A Magical Find in My Old Neighborhood I was traveling from Boston to Philly and decided to stay for a night in New York and meet up with some Ukrainian friends in my old stomping grounds. After grabbing dinner at veselka, I wandered The East Village heading towards Houston and stumbled upon Wonderland. It was new to me because I moved out of the area maybe four or five years ago, so it definitely was a new and intriguing little bar. They have a lot of whimsical drinks that are well crafted with tea, which actually was really nice. You can get some of these tea and vodka drinks that don't completely fuck up your stomach like a lot of the other sugary sweet and sour drinks do. I had Bubble Trouble and then I had another drink I'm forgetting the name of after that. Ulrica was my bartender and was extremely friendly. It also happened that they apparently have a tarot card reader on Wednesday nights. Her name was Sunny and I was really impressed with the reading. Honestly, I am an agnostic type person. I'm very logical, but I like to believe we don't know everything. I also know they say that folks can just read your cards and kind of make it work, but I don't know, the narrative that came out of the deck that was chosen was kind of spot on. I was pretty impressed and I had a great time regardless. It was fun and I would highly recommend the bartender and the fortuneteller! Overall, a great experience to cap off my night before bed as a wandering traveler.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Great cocktails and friendly staff with a very welcoming atmosphere. The place doesn't take itself too seriously with disco music and neon lights. A fun place indeed. Gimlet, lychee tree, both excellent cocktails. read more

Wonderland - Lychee tree - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Really cute bar! It wasn't super busy walking in on a rainy night even though the other bars around were packed. They give free shots at the beginning and everything is both presented and decorated in a really aesthetic manner. Service was very attentive and cocktails definitively are inventive! I tried the slow and steady (super peppery and not my favorite), a summer Saturday (my favorite one the olive was a little off putting at the beginning but I grew to like it!), and the all my lovin (very tequila forward but really good!) Definitely a good place for a date where you can hear the other person and it's fun to watch all the cocktails being made! read more

Wonderland - Slow and steady - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Wow! This place does well on the decor and creates a place for very instagrammable drinks. Honestly, if you wanted to show off to your online following this would be a great place to go - every drink is unique and whimsical and plays well on a video. What's really interesting is that the service is really trying hard to succeed, and there are so many of them. It's really nice to get this level of service. So why only 3 stars? What a great question. Despite getting an A for Effort, an A for presentation, and an A for decor, there's just a couple real issue when it comes to taste. None of the drinks tasted better than okay to good. It's funny because we expected drinks that tasted better than Please Don't Tell based on the show going on, but they tasted more like an amateur cocktail makers attempt at fancy cocktails. We had to leave and go get less pretty, but better tasting cocktails at PDT afterwards. The food also is interesting. Most of it is okay to good, the Eel Clubs were actively bad and I love eel. They somehow hit a weird mix of dry, flavorless, bony, and beautiful. Yes, everything is beautiful here. Maybe I'll give it a shot again, but it's hard to do so in a city with so many great restaurants. read more

Wonderland - beautiful cocktail - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I stumbled upon this place after my birthday dinner. We were trying to get into Paradise Lost a few doors down, but it was shady vibes at the entrance so my friend nudged us into Wonderland simply because of the festive decorations in the window. On a Friday night, with no reservation, my little party of 3 was seated immediately. I have NEVER heard of the EXISTENCE of this place before, never seen it on social media, NOTHING, so EVERYTHING was a surprise. I spontaneously ordered what must be the most beautiful alcoholic beverage I have ever encountered, The Calm Qi of Life. I read some other reviewer said the drink quality wasn't up to par? Well while the drinks are expensive, one sip of my beautiful work of art surrounded by flowers reminded me I was DRINKING. Definitely got some KICK. We also ordered truffle fries, which came in a giant bird's (or DINO) nest display. My friend got the chicken sliders, and from what I can remember (because I took a big chomp) I loved them. The service is here is IMPECCABLE. And I loved the little freebie potion shots they brought over for us to sample. This is DEFINITELY the sort of place where you're kinda watching what the other tables drink orders to see what's gonna happen over there too; EVERY time a waiter showed up ANYWHERE, there was a captive audience in the vicinity to watch the smoking, bubble-popping, mystical beverage. And yes, the decor in this place was MADE for taking pictures, and the waiters will do it for you if you ask! Such an awesome place! read more

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Pretty presentation of the drinks, however if I were to assess the quality of the drinks, they are more lackluster compared to its competitors out there that also have pretty presentation. Some of the drinks really did not taste good... specifically a summer Saturday and all my Lovin. I'm all for spirit forward alcohols, but the alcohol taste was very much apparent and not masked at all... like in ur face kind of pungent. Best presentation drink: wild perfume (looks like a magic ball) Best tasting: shiso leaf (addition of ginger and peach makes it quite tasty) Overall rating: Drinks quality 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 read more

Food was decent , a tad spicy but well cooked and season. Service was amazing from start to finish. The hostess was great, our server attentive and gave good suggestions for drinks. Ambiance is a place to chill or go out on a date. read more

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Looking for the perfect date night spot in the East Village? Check out @wonderlandbar, the new whimsical-themed restaurant that's quickly becoming a must-visit! Known for their uniquely presented cocktails and Asian tapas-style bar bites, this place takes dining to the next level. We kicked off our meal with the *Shiso Leaf* and *Wild Perfume* cocktails--both as stunning as they were delicious. On the food side, we devoured the *Chungking Spicy Chicken Sliders*, *Truffle Fries*, *Mexican Spice Dust Corn Strips*, and *Chicken Skewers*. Each dish packed serious flavor! The service? Impeccable. Our attentive waiter recommended everything based on our tastes, making the experience even more special. If you're searching for a *trendy East Village restaurant* with great food and drinks, this is it. read more

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Took my step dad here to celebrate his 50th birthday; it was so fun. The place was kind of empty for a Friday night which surprised me. The decor is whimsical and beautiful. We sat in a bird cage which was cute but small for the food we ordered, we ordered 6 small plates for our group of 4, the squid, shrimp and crab toast, caviar and kewpie fries, the butterfly shrimp, chicken skewers and chicken sandwich. Everything wast tasty. The shots came in a cute treasure box filled with dried ice for a smoke effect. All in all, it's a fun place with great food presented in a unique way. The staff were super friendly as well! read more

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Today was my 22 year wedding anniversary and I just LOVED how I was treated at Wonderland bar. The food was fresh, the drinks and their presentation were amazing. I was seated right away and service was so quick!!! Our server Ash was THE BEST. She was cool and confident, very helpful, and genuinely interested in knowing if we were having a good time as i had put on the notes when making the reservation that it was my anniversary. At the end she even surprised us with a burning candle. She was so amazing!!!! This is good for couples or friends younger and more mature crowds. The ambiance is just a mix of everything. I felt relaxed and comfy. This is a very lively spot. read more

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What an experience Wonderland was! From the eclectic decor, various plush seats, and unique cocktails, this bar is one of a kind. My friend and I got reservations and were seated in the back, a more quiet and intimate setting compared to their bustling front bar. We tried out various cocktails and bites, and had a great time! We got free welcome shots (a combo of tea and orange juice), and the service was great! The servers were nice and knowledgeable about the drinks on the menu, and had recommendations based off of what we usually liked. My favorite was the shiso cocktail, a sweeter gin cocktail that came with a literal sparkling entrance. The food was ok, the truffle fries were a little too salty though. All in all, definitely a place to try out! The bar has unique cocktails and is a cute place to take pictures too! read more

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Let's be honest, most Instagrammable places these days do not have decent food and drinks. This is another IG spot failure. Service was Great! And all 3 stars are going back to their service! And this is the reason I was holding back my review, feeling bad writing exactly how the drinks were. This place is extremely cute and Instagrammable, if you are looking for a place just to take pictures and create content, this is a great place! If you are looking for a real good cocktails, this is definitely not a place for you. Drinks were extremely Instagrammable, the creation/ story behind each cocktail was very interesting, but they went extremely heavy on alcohol, heavy on sweetness, and all other taste of each cocktail was just too overly done, extreme, like you can't find any balance in any of the drinks. I was there with 2 other friends, all 3 of us couldn't enjoy and finish any of the cocktails at all. Because of the cocktails, we did not have confidence to try their food. read more

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Where should I start? I'm not really a city person. This was the first time in years to go city for a bar. I heard a lot good things before from my friends, so I would like to give a try. I went with group of 8 people on a Saturday. They are very very busy so you better go early! When we get in there, the vibe is so chill, the receptionist was so nice and she soon found us a table. We ordered a lot of their signature food including their noodle, spicy popcorn chicken sliders and shrimps. The drinks were fantastic as well! The presentation of some drinks are just blowing my mind! And most of the cocktails we ordered were so delicious. We also got a hennessy bottle to boost up. We stayed there for the whole night until they closed the bar. Everyone had a lot of fun that night. We all agreed to go back again in near future! Thank you Wonderlandbar for the great experience! read more

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Hmmm... I might give this place three stars. Now Wonderland is gorgeous and definitely original! They still had their super cute Christmas decor up during mid -January. I saw online their pics for Halloween - I know I have to come by for spooky season. Service was also amazing and friendly. Wonderland's food and cocktails presentation are on another level - it is very Instagram worthy. Servers even make sure you are ready to take pictures/videos of these lavish cocktails. Everything was gorgeous, but some of the cocktails did not taste good. Our party tried many of their specialty drinks - all I can say is that the Wild Perfume and Shiso Leaf were the ones we like. Anyways, it is certainly a very pretty place. Also if you get hungry, get the truffle fries - those were good. read more

Wow! This bar in the East Village has some of the best presentation I've seen to date in NYC. They welcomed us with little juice shots when we arrived. We ordered a couple drinks and almost all of them came with a jaw dropping presentation, whether it was "snow" sprinkling atop the drink or something on fire. Our waiter was also extremely patient with us. Would highly recommend this spot! read more

Wonderland - Beef noodle soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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This place just opened, but it's wonderful. The owner Joe is a great host and knows what hospitality and services is all about. Came here to celebrate a birthday and we were treated wonderfully. We tried a few things on the menu. Everything was delicious but be warned The jerky is a bit spicy but I enjoyed it. The bbq squid was good not spicy. The oyster shot had a kick. The seafood pearls were a good portion and helped mellow out the spice of the previous dishes with its creaminess. The pickled cucumbers hit the spot a bit on the sweeter side and worked wonderfully with all the other dishes we tried. The drinks were all fun and so very tasty. You can't go wrong with any of the drinks they were all delicious and the presentation was fun as well. Everyone greets you when you walk in and when you walk out. This was not just a pallet pleaser this was an overall experience and I would highly recommend it to everyone. read more

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Wonderland is a bar for taking Instagram photos, nothing less. The drinks are mediocre, especially in the East Village, where you can throw a stone on any and every street corner and hit more than a dozen great cocktail bars. The interior decor is obviously designed for Instagram, featuring everyone's favorites: Cheap decor, fake "green walls", and faux-neon LED sign kitsch like "Welcome to Wonderland" scattered all over the place. $20 for cocktails that taste like paint stripper with a menu that highlights exactly which drinks are Instagrammable is obscene and absurd. This place deserves to be in a strip mall in some Midwestern state next to an overpriced brunch restaurant and TJ Maxx. If you want Christmas spirit in an authentic New York venue go get drinks in one of the many old and beautiful hotels the city has to offer, where they don't skimp on decor, and most importantly don't base their entire business model on advertising via "cheers boomerangs". read more

Wonderland - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Very friendly and helpful staff. Drinks were delicious and beautifully assembled/presented. Food was so, so good especially their fried chicken, fried green beans and pickled cucumbers. Decor was moody and chic. Also, very reasonably priced. read more

Food was yummy. Decor is so fun! Partner enjoyed their whimsical cocktail. Perfect date night

Flavorful food, pretty holiday decorations, extremely kind and welcoming staff. Very cute set up for seating as well. I didn't love the tequila drink I got, but it wasn't bad, just not quite what I expected. The free non alcoholic shots and hand towels are a nice touch. Really cool presentation for food and drinks. Tuesday is ladies night where women can buy one drink and get one free! Bigger portions than expected, so I recommend sharing! The waiter we had was so sweet, didn't get his name, but we didn't make much of a dent in the beef jerky, as it was just a lot of food, and he took it off the bill for us! The staff is overall very attentive. read more

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I went here during their opening season and since we reserved in advance they gave us this gorgeous round table with fall decor and it made us feel super instagrammable! Honestly the service was so nice they even gave us welcome shots that were super interesting in flavor. All the cocktails we had were super fun and had different cups for each of them. I got the wonderland- which had an edible cute little duck on it and it was super yummy and I really enjoy a lychee drink so I gravitated towards this one. For a more instagrammable drink is the shiso leaf where they burn the sides of the drink and it lights up on fire! This was an eye catching one and it tasted good but I still preferred mine. We also got The Calm Qi of Life which came in a little tea cup. This one was a lot stronger than the other two. For food I feel like we ordered the entire menu but we ordered the beef noodle soup, cold noodles, eel club sliders, fried crab, shishito peppers, truffle fries and peppercorn squid. I feel like the place looks witchy but the food is all Chinese. Interesting take on attracting customers. I think all the food we're around $20-$30 other than the smaller dishes. I can definitely say that the beef noodle soup wasn't worth it because I've had much better elsewhere and I believe it was the most expensive dish we ordered. My faves were definitely the cold noodles, eel club sando and the truffle fries! I remember those truffle fries were so good I couldn't stop eating it even though we had leftover crab and squid! The cold noodles were also really good and flavorful with a nice spice kick to it. I feel like if I came next time I would prioritize cocktails and maybe a few finger foods instead of ordering the whole menu like we did! We were just super hungry at the time ;) Fun concept restaurant- will definitely be back again on a girly date. read more

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The food was fabulous! The service is always perfect, with very friendly servers. And the decorations in atmosphere is always fun and entertaining. read more

Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday.... Once you sit down you are welcomed with free shots... non alcoholic of course lol we started with the chicken sliders, soft shell crab and fries. The chicken was okay I think it would've been better if the bread was toasted. The soft shell crab was kind of cold. The fries were overcooked and crispy. They came out singing hbd to me and even took a birthday pic as a souvenir. Loved the vibe but in the same breath it was so many workers that they hovered over you. As soon as you were done they were taking your plate even if you still had something left... that was annoying read more

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Just experienced the soft opening of Wonderland Bar right in the heart of East Village! This cocktail bar and restaurant is an absolute gem with its stunning decor and magical vibes. The decor is truly out of this world, making it the prettiest bar I've ever been to! From the intricate details to the cozy yet chic atmosphere, every corner is Instagram-worthy. Indulge in their exquisite cocktails, each crafted with precision and served with a touch of elegance. The Asian tapas menu is equally impressive, offering a delightful array of flavors that are as beautiful as they are delicious. A special shoutout to the beautifully presented welcome shot that greeted us upon arrival--such a thoughtful and delightful touch! It really set the tone for an exceptional evening. Each dish was presented with such artistry that it felt almost too beautiful to eat... almost! Can't wait to come back and create more magical memories here! If you haven't checked out Wonderland Bar yet, you're in for a treat. Highly recommend! Featuring: -Welcome shot -Cocktails : The sweet of Bitter and Shiso Leaf -Eel Club -Chungking Spicy chicken sliders -Peppercorn squid -Spring Roll -Sezhuan Beef Noodle soup Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! read more

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Definitely recommend - perfect for both a date spot or for a party of people & Instagram worthy! 1. Decor is amazing! My favorite is the nest cage seating. 2. Special cocktails & food have an amazing presentations & taste so yummy! 3. Server is very attentive and frequently helps to fill up your water & provide napkins, when needed, even without asking. If you want a place for a drink, to impress your date/friends, this is the spot! read more

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Beautiful decor and great ambiance. The service was attentive and friendly. The drinks were beautifully presented and had pretty interesting ingredients. The food also was great and presented beautifully. Will definitely be coming back read more

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Happened to stumble upon this gem in the East Village just walking by. The decor caught my eye. Once inside it only got better. We were seated in one of the gorgeous birdcages and were wowed by the presentation and then came the food which did not disappoint! Great music at the perfect level. Impeccable service. We had the beef noodle soup, spring rolls, and pearls of scallop. All incredible! Prices were reasonable especially considering the quality and presentation. read more

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Lots of gimicky kind of drinks. Almost everything is very instagrammable. If that's your vibe then this is the place to be.

A month and some change ago, I had a date with someone after being on a year hiatus not dating. Of all the option my date gave me, I chose this place because I was named after Alice in Wonderland (Disney version) and it seemed appropriate. I met up with my date and we had options on where we can sit. I chose a bird cage like moment and it was just a vibe. I got this ghengis khan drink which was tequila base with ginger in it. If agave is a plant that tequila is made from, the drink is green, and it has ginger, it is practically a green juice. We didn't eat here for me to give a full assessment, but also I am not sure if I have the desire to go back only because I don't really spend much time in the EV. However, this place is a hidden gem and is a perfect date spot. Very fantastical and very romantic. I am fairly certain I am giving an extra star rating because I enjoyed the company of my date at the time. read more

The kitchen knows their craft and executes it flawlessly. I plan to come back whenever I'm in this area. The workers' helpful manner was noticeable. The dishes succeed in taste, ingredient quality, and presentation. I'm arranging another trip here. read more