As you walk in through the camouflaged front door, the walkway that’s adorned in Japanese drawings of ocean waves immediately set the tone that you’re in a Japanese-themed bar. The minimal yet contemporary interior speaks to modern Japanese architecture, setting this speakeasy apart from most. The Malacca Straits is an orange juice based cocktail with gin and vermouth, with a star anise and a curry leaf imparting a fragrance to the drink. Not usually a fan of OJ but I’d say this concoction does it justice.