OBAKE

"This place is the hidden gem in Chinatown. If you like fish or hand rolls, this is definitely the place for you with reasonable price and good atmosphere. I went to a similar place in New York with the same vibe but they don’t have really delicious drinks like this place does. I would definitely go back back again."

"I had the unexpected pleasure of enjoying drinks and snacks at Obake. We were early for reservations at Skull and Crown. The hostess recommended Obake, which is their sister bar and restaurant, just around the corner. We were seated at the counter across from chef Christian and watched him craft all the handrolls served during our visit. First, the drinks: we had the Momiji, the Will o' the Whisp, the Fallen Angel, and the Feels like Summer. This isn't your everyday bar. The cocktails took some time to craft, but they did not disappoint . The Momiji was their nod to fall, while the Feels like Summer, well, you get it. While each drink was light and enjoyable, my favorite was the FLS. A nod to the Old Fashioned, but light and bright. The house pickles and Yukari Fries were perfect sharing plates. We also tried the Hamachi, Summer Toro, Ho Hayn, and Bangsilog rolls. The Summer Toro had strawberries in it that paired beautifully with the spicy Toro. The Ho Hayn was served with a small dish of Hawaiian chili pepper water, either dipped in the water or followed by a chaser sip of the water. The Ho Hayn left me wanting more. The Bangsilog was probably my favorite just because it brought me back to breakfast in my Filipino mother's kitchen. It was all the flavors of my childhood in one roll. Our server, whose name slips my memory, was a delight. She was attentive and explained the concepts behind the drinks she brought us. Christian was a joy to watch and a joy to speak with. Thank you for an enjoyable evening."

"I’m beginning to think this is the best place for great cocktails in town. You can’t beat the great service, drinks, food, and availability. When the staff take you in with open arms and not worry about reservations, it just makes the experience that much better. Master Mixologist Gabriel made us great drinks!"