Ye's Apothecary 夜莺

Really great environment. Chill even on a Saturday night. Cocktails were lovely and balanced. We enjoyed all the Asian flavors and tea in the drinks. Service was good. We got 5 different drinks and they all came out pretty quickly. Hope to try the food next time!We recommend the:Earl Grey GimletLust CautionMonkey KingHappy Together2046

I love a good craft cocktail and thanks to yelp, I found this one to bring a couple of friends to for some drinks and appetizers before our dinner reservation. This place is very "moody" in the best way! Dimly let and fun environment. We arrived very close to when they opened so there was not a problem finding a place to sit. The cocktail menu is very interesting and it looked like there was something for everyone. I ordered an Earl Grey Gimlet and it did not disappoint. I am a fan of balance and I loved the way this cocktail tasted (not too boozy, not too sweet, can taste all the "notes"). The appetizers I ordered were the popped corn and the yuzu shrimp. Both very flavorful! I'd never had corn like that and was tempted to order more had we not already had dinner reservations!I come to NYC once a year so am hoping to make it back here again!

With a friend visiting from out of town, we needed a place that would wow. Ye's Apothecary met that challenge beautifully. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. The atmosphere is classy, dimly lit, and would be great for a date night.Since it's a tapas place, we ordered five plates to share: scallion pancakes, duck fried rice, pork belly, garlic prawns, and yuzu shrimp. When I tell you everything was delicious and cooked to perfection, I'm not exaggerating.Standouts were the pork belly and yuzu shrimp. They were crispy and packed with flavor. 100% would order these again. Bonus: everything came out hot and fast.We each ordered a drink as well, which were a bit on the pricey side but not over $20.As a mixed-Asian woman, I'm so happy this woman-and Asian-owned business is thriving, especially with the abundance of competition in NYC.

Such a hidden gem, with amazing food, unique drinks and a very cool vibe!! What more could you want!?I've had this place on my list for a while now and decided to come on a whim when I wasn't able to get into another restaurant nearby. I enjoyed it so much though, that I'm glad the other place didn't work out!I'm a huge fan of schezuan food and this place does it really well! Such a great selection of dishes, both small and big. My friend and I got the cucumbers, Dan dan noodles, and spiced chicken! Everything was soo tasty with lots of flavor and super well cooked!We came on a Thursday around 7pm and were able to get a spot at one of the side bars in the back! It was a bit narrow for eating, but we didn't have a reservation, so we were more than happy to sit wherever! Definitely recommend this spot and would come back!

This restaurant was one of the few places that was easy to get a reservation for Valentine's Day and didn't have a pre fixe menu. The service was great- everyone was extremely nice and attentive. I'm knocking down two stars just because the food and drink was unimpressive. The food is very expensive and small portioned. I wasn't blown away by the quality or the taste at that price point. I thought the drink was extremely strong

Ambiance: the pictures speak for themselves. A cozy, dimly lit interior that really sells you on the speakeasy vibes. Despite tables being close together it was easy for us to hear each other.Service: Our waitress was excellent on selling us just the right drinks as well as the FANTASTIC dessertFood: everything was top notch. The pepper oil on the Dan Dan noodles had that KICK I need. Soup dumplings were tender and bursting. I have already forgotten the name of our cocktails. Honestly you should just try them all.

I'm pretty sure it's a universal rule that great cocktail bars have crappy food. Therefore Ye's Apothecary is probably violating some major cosmic law and it's only a matter of time before Thanos appears and snaps half of us into oblivion.But until then, I will be content to enjoy a place that does both fantastic drinks AND fantastic food. Let's dig in:The Street Skewers will melt in your mouth while they tantalize your taste buds with spices not found in the Western Hemisphere. The Fragrant Yellow Beef will equally tenderize your tongue while making you give thanks for our four-legged bovine friends (whom we eat). Continue with the frequently overlooked Salt n' Pepper Fritto Misto, a nicely breaded (and not overly so) hodge podge of fruits of the sea. And if you're still feeling peckish (as we were), consider the tried and true Sichuan Wontons, which come swimming in a delicious, soupy chili oil. Libation-wise, we tried the baijiu-centric Red Sorghum, a tasty choice if you like China's vodka, and the more mellow Bird's Nest. Throw in the unapologetically sultry sexy Wong Kar-Wai decor, and you have a fab spot for girls night, boys night, date night, and really, any night that involves food and drink.

Lovely interior that feels like you're brought into a Chinese movie. While the place looks great, service and food needs more improvement. With the service, it was definitely a little slow and the servers were not as friendly. The server asked if she can clear the plate a few times when there were still food on it, while we were still drinking our drinks and munching on the food.As for food, it was mediocre at best. The servings are really small for its price and the taste was lacking; the crab and pork were sweet while the mushroom was bland. Drinks are good but nothing spectacular. Hope they improve as there is a lot of potential.

Lovely atmosphereGreat service from the bartender EddieWould come again in the near future

Drinks, food, vibes, and people are incredible. Get the dumplings and ask the bartenders for recs!