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Nine Bar

Asian Bar, Vegan Mapo Fries

4.3food Poor vegan options

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Ask about: mislabelled dishes

Look for the purple sign just past the fire house; the bar is inside Moon Palace Express.
Good to know: Expect limited seating, particularly if visiting with a group.

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Check the cocktail menu for Paradise Lost, praised for its clarified coconut and ube notes.
Try the vegan mapo hot fries, which a reviewer singled out as worth returning for.
Good to know: Ask staff to confirm ingredients before ordering dishes presented as vegan; one reviewer reported that some were vegetarian instead.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention mapo fries.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service, fast service and good value.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Dinner
Cards and mobile pay

About

Behind Moon Palace Express, this Chinatown speakeasy pairs Asian-inspired cocktails such as Paradise Lost with bar snacks including mapo hot fries. Reviews highlight its intimate, vapor-wave decor and weekend DJs; cocktails run about $14–$15, and seating is limited.