Singlish

We were looking for a place for drinks and light snacks after a movie and decided to try Singlish. So glad we did!First of all, the ambiance. The place is small, with a few tables and a couch downstairs and more seating upstairs where the bar is. We got a high table downstairs, which is gorgeous, with lots of beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Service was attentive. Our drinks were really good; I had a mezcal pineapple chili cocktail and my friend had hot jasmine tea with some kind of alcohol in it (can't remember, but it was delicious), We shared nyonya top hats filled with jicama and fermented soy beans and a spicy papaya salad. Everything was excellent. Only one slight complaint...... the place is pretty expensive. Still, I look forward to returning.

I was very excited with the menu BUT, the Laksa cocktail was not very laksa, the Salted Egg Martini doesn't have salted egg taste but an eggshell on the top. I was very confused. I felt like they want to be unique and creative but not bold enough to really blend the flavors in? It has a lot of potential but just need to be bold and go with the concept.Food menu were much more reduced from what's shown online.

This is a very cool space, but unfortunately I wasn't super impressed by the drinks. The "Die Die Must Have" was a bit too sweet, and the Kopi was made with Mr. Black, which is just lazy imo. Service was decent!

We visited Singlish twice in two of the three evenings during our recent visit to NYC because we really liked its cocktails and mocktails. The server we had seemed very talented in recommending drinks based on customer descriptions of their taste preferences. The price is a bit higher than at a typical bar, but the experience is well worth it in our view. The staff does try to get customers to leave and make space for new customers if they have finished their drinks and food without intent to order more, which is understandable.

I cannot think of a better place spend a few hours with friends. The cocktails are amazing and expertly prepared. You will be exposed to ingredients you may know nothing about, and end up naming it your new favorite drink. The food is delicious. The service is top notch, knowledgeable, and they expect to be asked questions. No attitude. It's a truly unusual, lovely place. In a historic building, the ambience evokes the influence and legacy of Singapore.

Heard a lot about this place, was glad to finally check it out. Not everyday you come across a Singaporean fusion cocktail bar and I hope this place sticks around. The drinks are very interesting, and going to be unlike something you've tried before. Each one honors a ton of different ingredients - I got one that had turmeric and curry in it which was super interesting - i'd reserve this for an adventurer.The ambience is intimate, dimly lit, and nice. It wasn't super crowded at 7pm on a Sunday but people started trickling in and it got louder for sure. Def recommend reservation if you can do it in advance. There's an upstairs where they seem to try to seat people first with booths, high tops and bar seating. There's a downstairs as well, where the bathroom is but it never seemed to have people get seated there throughout my visit.Come here for unique drinks, and a taste of Singaporean culture in an intimate, nonfussy setting.

I loved the bartender! An intimate speakeasy environment with beautiful details on the inside. The bartender recommended a good couple of drinks. The way she sliced fruit for the drinks 10/10. Definitely add it to your drink spots downtown for a unique experience.

Really enjoyed this place! My friend and I came here to grab drinks and just chat and I love the ambiance inside! Super cozy and well decorated. It's a small space but there's an upstairs and it's just very intimate. Service was great, our waiter was very helpful. All of their drinks are Thai inspired/have Asian flavors mixed in which I love. Both of our drinks were delicious. We also ordered some of the food: Singlish fries and the fried wontons. Both were very delicious and were just enough to hit our snack cravings.Would definitely come back just for the vibes and drink combinations.

4.5. A Singapore-inspired bar, hence the name. This bar is small but plays true to its roots and has a fun menu. Drinks were unique and well made - I got the chiobu (Singapore slang for a cute girl and that I am); granted the chiobu was slightly sweet for my taste but perhaps I'm just too spicy ;). Jokes aside, my favorite was this refreshing teacup drink (forgot the name) - it was fresh and slightly sour, served with a rice crispy. Their Kopitiam (version of espresso martini) is true to a Kopitiam coffee (sry, unhelpful if you've never had), which is a bit more creamy and sweet. Clearly I didn't do my research bc I now see that I did not order the most fun drinks (by presentation) - the Mai Lai (salted egg martini) and One Bam (this mahjong looking drink). Guess I might need to revisit. Vibes wise, this spot isn't super canoodling conducive. It's dim and appropriate for 1st dates, many dates in, friends etc but doesn't give romantic intimacy. It's quiet so a good place to talk. Given that you're looking at this review up to now, it's unlikely you'll be anywhere near Singapore. Come for good drinks with an Asian twist and you'll be in for a good time.

One of the best cocktail bars I have been to in new york. I love their cocktail selection. As someone who is not a big fan of the taste of alcohol, I love this place because their cocktails taste like a dessert.I'd recommend the cocktails - Chope and ipoh.The staff is great too,I suggest you ask them about the right drink for you, their recommendations are great!