Taiwanese-inspired / American
Double Chicken Please
Double Chicken Please is a true Lower East Side gem, born from a roving Volkswagen camper van pop-up that co-founders GN Chan and Faye Chen used to travel the country. It's a dual-concept space: a more casual 'Front Room' with cocktails on tap and a more intimate 'Back Room' (The Coop) where the magic of their culinary-inspired cocktails truly shines. The atmosphere is a blend of modern design and playful art, with dim lighting and a lively buzz that makes it feel both upscale and unpretentious.
★ The Legend
Cold Pizza
This cocktail deconstructs the flavors of a margherita pizza, featuring cheese and burnt toast tequila, clarified tomato water, oolong tea honey, and a lime-basil cordial, shaken with egg white. It's a savory, refreshing, low-ABV drink that challenges expectations and is garnished with an edible rice paper print of a pizza slice.
◆ Fan Favorite
Mochi Donut Chicken Sandwich
This innovative sandwich features a large fried chicken breast nestled between a mochi donut with sprinkles, complemented by pickled pineapple, habanero, cilantro, and strawberry. It's a surprisingly harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and savory that regulars rave about and consider a must-order.
● Chef's Pick
French Toast (Cocktail)
Co-founder GN Chan considers French Toast one of his favorite breakfasts and successfully transformed it into a complex dessert drink with roasted barley, brioche, coconut, milk, maple syrup, and egg, often served with a custom 'Oreo' that tastes like an espresso martini.
◇ Hidden Gem
Popcorn Chicken (Salted Egg Yolk)
While the chicken sandwiches get a lot of attention, the popcorn chicken, especially with the salted egg yolk dipping sauce, is a standout that many first-timers overlook. It's incredibly delicious, with a Taiwanese-style fry and seasoning, and the salted egg yolk sauce elevates it to a truly memorable snack.
✦ Off the Menu
Reverse Manhattan
This off-menu twist on a classic Manhattan is something regulars know to ask for in the Back Room. It flips the traditional proportions, offering a unique take on a familiar favorite that showcases the bartenders' skill.
Insider Tip
First-timers often get caught up trying to reserve a spot in the Back Room, 'The Coop,' but the Front Room, 'Free Range,' offers a more casual experience with excellent draft cocktails and is generally easier to get into. If you're set on the Back Room, arrive well before opening to queue for one of the limited walk-in spots, as reservations are notoriously hard to secure.
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