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Hop Sing Laundromat

The bar at Hop Sing Laundromat, where it will cost you $75 per stool to get a reservation
City Life

Want to Sit at This Philly Bar? Reservations Cost $75 Per Stool.

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]

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Hop Sing Laundromat’s Lê on His Ban List, Jack Nicholson, and the Key to His Success

Ten years ago this May, the mononymous man of mystery debuted Hop Sing Laundromat, the most talked-about cocktail spot in the city. Here, he pours […]

Hop Sing Laundromat owner Lê, who says he plans to require proof of vaccine for entry into the cocktail bar
Foobooz

Want to Get Into Hop Sing When It Reopens? Get Ready to Show Proof of Vaccination

Last week, we ran a story about the potential for businesses and events to require proof of COVID vaccination for entry, and we spoke to […]

Hop Sing Laundromat owner Lê, who says he plans to require proof of vaccine for entry into the cocktail bar
Foobooz

Hop Sing Laundromat Is One of Esquire’s Best Bars in America

Hop Sing Laundromat owner Lê has had a lot to celebrate this year: last month, his controversial yet excellent cocktail bar celebrated its seventh year in […]

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Lê From Hop Sing Announces Plans to Revamp Historic Rittenhouse Cocktail Bar

First, he opened one of the top cocktail bars in the country. Next, he teased us with details about the banh mi spot he’s got […]

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Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat’s Upcoming Banh Mi Shop Is Called …

Back in January, we told you about the “North Korean” banh mi spot that enigmatic Hop Sing Laundromat proprietor Lê has in the works. Though we still […]

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City Life

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat Is Opening a “North Korean” Banh Mi Shop

Lê told me that his new banh mi shop is “going to be the greatest North Korean sandwich shop in the world.” He told me himself. And […]

Foobooz

Hop Sing Laundromat Owner: No Fan of Bad Tippers, Cheesesteaks or (Ugh) “Mixologists”

Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philadelphia’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. Click here for the full archive. […]

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Now It’s Even Harder to Get Into Hop Sing Laundromat

Last night was the 6th anniversary of Hop Sing Laundromat. Or last night was when Lê decided to celebrate it, anyway. There was a party. Marc […]

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Here’s What You’ll Be Drinking This Summer at Hop Sing’s Happy Hour

So I was talking with Le the other day, and he told me that, like last summer, he was going to be releasing a new […]

Foobooz

“There Will Never Be Another Hop Sing Laundromat In Philadelphia Ever.”

A couple years ago, I spent a bunch of time hanging out with Lê from Hop Sing Laundromat with the idea of writing a profile […]

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Drink This Now: The Yin & Yang from Hop Sing Laundromat

Last week I visited Hop Sing Laundromat for happy hour where North Korea’s biggest fanboy, Lê poured me a cocktail he had been working on. […]

Foobooz

Hop Sing Laundromat Is Not Closing

There are some rumors floating around out there in the restaurant world that Lê, the most recognizable face behind Hop Sing Laundromat (and occasional spokesman […]

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Hop Sing Laundromat Updates Happy Hour

Lê from Hop Sing Laundromat has updated his shot-based happy hour. The happy hour allows properly attired guests to shoot or sip (probably sip) Espolon Añejo tequila for […]

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Announcing the 2015 50 Best Bars in Philadelphia

For seven years now we’ve polled bartenders, beer reps, booze writers and professional drinkers of all stripes, and asked them to pick their most-loved bars […]