Canaan D Cocktail Bar (迦南D)

April 6, 2017 Leave a comment

In New York, it was Milk & Honey. In Houston, it was Anvil. On Kulangsu, the next-generation cocktail culture has been shaped by a genuine, hard-working man named Gino, an island native who (in addition to being a star attacker for a semi-pro soccer team) has raised the mixology bar forever. Drinks are serious, but the decor in this dim speakeasy-style haunt is playful--especi...

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Yiko Restaurant & Beer Bar (一口)

April 1, 2017 1 Comment
There's nothing better than kicking back with a fresh beer poured straight from the tank after a long day of exploring, and Yiko's unfiltered brews are the island's best. Our favorite is the pilsner, which glows with a cloudy golden goodness. The micro-brewery, which is owned by the adjacent Naza Hotel, also turns out a deeply colored "American IPA" that's light ...

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Miracle Paradise Bar & Gift Shop (Xi Wu 隙屋)

March 31, 2017 Leave a comment
This indoor-outdoor café-bar (Xi Wu 隙屋酒吧) has been around for more than eight years, and it's an absolute gem--one of the true treasures of Kulangsu nightlife. The shaded hipster garden is a work of outsider art. Hanging lanterns, spinning pinwheels, bric-a-brac, and eclectic music give the place a French-Quarter-of-Kulangsu feel. [caption id="attachment_1166" align="alignnone" width="40...

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