Realm of the 52 Remedies

Step into the Realm of the 52 Remedies, where all of your worries will melt away and you'll be transported to another place and time!The cocktails are expertly crafted and change with the season. Each and every dish is absolutely phenomenal; unique, packed with flavor, and so aesthetically pleasing! Service is always top-notch. It's truly an experience for all of your senses.

Different rotating cocktails, with seasonal and regular offerings. I love the creativity behind the different notes and putting a twist on classics too. Every time we come here, I'm just amazed by how good the drinks taste and the atmosphere makes it a great place to past the time. Pro tip: ask to sit at the bar

Out of all the speakeasies I visited in San Diego, I was the most impressed with the beautiful, Chinese medicine inspired ambiance of Realm of the 52 Remedies. The entrance resembles a Chinese medicine shop (and actually smells like one!), while the inside bar has beautiful, gold-leaf embedded Chinese paintings and decor, with anime playing on a screen. However, the drinks were a bit disappointing for me. Most of them had this strange artificial syrupy taste, although some were masked better than others. My favorite was the Buko Pandan, which comes with a slightly savory sea foam that pairs nicely with the authentic, refreshing pandan flavor, while my boyfriend liked the Jack and Coke, which had a refreshing flavor profile. Overall, would still recommend checking them out, especially if you're a fan of Filipino inspired cocktails and tapas. Most of the servers were very sweet, taking the time to explain the story of the speakeasy and the profiles of each drink upon arrival.

Realm of the 52 Remedies is a fun Chinese herbal medicine themed speakeasy tucked into Common Theory. Highly recommend making reservations! I've been here a few times and they have a rotating cocktail menu. I was pleasantly surprised that the spring and summer menu this year features Filipino culture as their theme! I got to try the buko pandan, champorrado, nanay and tatay... they were all delicious and creative cocktails. One of the drinks even came with a little buttered pan de sal on the side (wish it was a full sized one haha). We also tried the longaniza n grits, KFQ, oko fries, and Filipino spaghetti. All the flavors were on point!The atmosphere is great. Service is friendly and helpful. There is a two hour time limit for each party. They give miso sugar cookies when you receive your bill. Overall, highly recommend for a date night or special experience with friends!

Quality standard of mixology that has set the bar high for all future endeavors. Amazing skill set to compose these menus. It blew our minds the first time and still holds true on the second visit. The food also has their own surprise twist that will catch you off guard with a double dip. Black garlic n onion dip was addicting. You'll walk out with some tasty yellow fingertips from the curry. Service is over and beyond. The atmosphere is tranquil and soothing. It's not so much of a secret but it follows the lines of speakeasy. Inside common theory. Make a reservation online or walk ins welcome. A new experience apart from the norm. A must visit!

A lovely speakeasy that is Asian inspired. Upon walking inside you are given the background and historical context of the realm of the 52 remedies. Inside is super nice and classy. I loved the atmosphere and the decorations plus cowboy bebop was being played in there as well so extra points. The drinks come out a little slow but the service from our servers were amazing. So knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Constantly came back to refill waters and clear out glasses. I managed to try most of all the drinks and they were great but sooo strong. A lot of the flavors were really mellow which I was a little disappointed in since I was looking forward to the Filipino inspired drinks. For the price being 20 dollars a drink, I expected a little more from the flavors and it being less harsh going down the hatch. An amazing speakeasy to try and would recommend if you are in the area.

Overall, I really enjoyed the theme and ambiance of this place! Walking in, the host greets you and explains the history behind the speakeasy. I enjoyed his demeanor and was very joyful, seemed like he was very happy doing his job, which always makes a good first impression! Then, you tap on the door and go into this hallway, to the path of the speakeasy. I loved the vibes there, it was very decorated and felt like there was a lot of thought put into the place overall. We got 2 drinks there - one being the Saigon Dreamer and the other was Kataso Maru. Saigon Dreamer is the "boozy" version of a Vietnamese coffee, and that one tasted just like that! It was very coffee flavored, and overall, a really good drink! The Kataso Maru was more on the fruity and clean side, the pear taste really showed through. I really liked it! Overall, a really fun experience.

WOW WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Booked a table for 6 to celebrate my birthday and was so blown away by every aspect of this speakeasy!Upon walking into the bar, I was in awe of the decor and beautiful bar set up- the screen playing an anime movie was so cool! The table we sat at was away from the bar and for the most part I couldn't see the rest of the place but I believe it's meant for more intimacy with your party ( I really didn't mind) Our waiter was funny and brought out shots for my birthday & all of our cocktails were delicious. Although the menu can be intimidating with a lot of new words to me, I had a lot of fun choosing which one to finally getWe were also sent home with toasted sesame miso cookies which were to die for!! I will absolutely be back here for another experience and to sit at the bar!!

This place is an absolute gem! I didn't take any pictures unfortunately for fear of being "that guy" whose flash is going off in a dark bar, but oh boy was I tempted! Kitchen was already closed but we enjoyed a slew of deliciously crafted and meticulously presented cocktails, not a single one was a disappointment! I'll be back, next time for food and definitely for more drinks! Amazing!

i've been wanting to try this place for YEARS and finally was able to! we tried their seasonal menu inspired by Filipino flavors. the Leche Flan was really boozy, and was made with dark liquors. was definitely not for me, but i still really enjoyed it with the foam on the top. also really loved the inspiration behind this drink which is mentioned in the menu. the Champorado was similar flavor profile, except it came out a lil bit more milky and was iced! the second round of drinks were more light and refreshing. Mandarin was orangey, and tart, with a pretty strong hint of dill that interestingly made the drink more rounded. the Buko Pandan was so light and also a lil fruity, the bubble foam on the top makes it so fun too and this drink was by far the best of the night.the ambiance was perfect, literally felt like i was at a fancy bar on vacation. the service was amazing, the lead bartender had tended to our table and really made us customers feel welcomed and connected within the space. overall beyond satisfied with the experience, the environment, and the drinks!