Lai Rai
This cozy Manhattan bar pairs rare Vietnamese rice wines with house-made ice cream in flavors like fish sauce caramel.
- Mon – Wed, 18:00 – 22:00; Thu, 18:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 17:00 – 22:00
- Free Entry
- 76 Forsyth Street
- 4.7 (72 reviews)
Description
Located on Forsyth Street, this intimate spot pairs natural pours and uncommon bottles like Bong Bong rice wine with house-made desserts. The ice cream selection goes beyond typical sweet profiles, featuring Laughing Cow cheese scoops, sorbets, and a condensed milk-sweetened coffee flavor paired with Pineau des Charentes. To balance the sweetness, the kitchen offers light savory snacks like a pate banh mi. The space is small, centered around limited bar seating.
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