Yakuni
Hidden past a dry cleaner, this tiny basement bar serves creative cocktails made with sake, shochu, and tea infusions.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1)
- Free Entry
- 226 E 53rd St BSMT w
- 4.8 (78 reviews)
Description
The room is exceptionally snug, fitting only about 12 people at a time. Because entry isn't strictly limited, the cozy speakeasy atmosphere can feel overstimulating when crowded. Behind the bar, classic recipes are tweaked with yuzu kosho and wines. While the resulting drinks—like the oolong punch—are on the pricier side, they are notable for not being overly boozy, making them easy to drink in quantity.
Good to know
Seats only ~12Can feel crowdedPricier drinks