Takes Reservations: Yes Take-out: Yes Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Good for Groups: Yes Happy Hour: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
2 reviews
Barabara Hosford
Perhaps it was because I was already lit with the pregame party I had prior to coming– or the fact that I didn't have to pay cover, but I had a good time here.
I don't know if they serve food or not, but it smelled like curry downstairs which was kinda foul. The crowd wasn't your usual pretty crowd however they were all pretty chill and fun. I only bought 1 round so I can't say that prices were outrageous.
Why did I like it so much? They had a great DJ on Friday nights that played old school and hip hop. My friends and I had no hassles getting the 3 tables and had the whole back area to ourselves– much like a personal club.
One gross part I remember was the clogged up toilet which was pretty gross. Wasn't a fan, but overall I had a good time. Sad to see such poor reviews. Maybe if you all came drunk it would be better too? I'm just glad I didn't smell like curry when I left.
What was once Mantra 986, has now been reduced to simply "Mantra." It looked small from the outside but notably packed on the inside as I came here for a happy hour event The service and bartenders were very nice, friendly about tips, and very good with stiff drinks. The prices weren't as friendly for other typical happy hour places, as the $4 beers were only limited to a select few.
Overall, the lounge factor was not as relaxing with the music blaring and the excessive crowds of midtown. The place was nice looking, perhaps almost too trendy for a restaurant setting. I ended up trying some of their "gourmet" appetizers, like their sauteed crab cakes and "Yin Yang" chicken wings. Both were a disappointment as the YY wings were simply fried wings with some out of the cheap bottle of hoisin sauce. The crab cakes was served with mango chutney and was too dry and ultimately too flakey.
As the stiff drinks started to take effect, my hunger got the best of me and I ended up ordering a Kung Pao Burger for myself. It was served with wasabi fries, which were interesting, but the portion size was very limited. No matter, the burger itself was not worth the $12, it tasted like a wannabe kimchi burger with little bits of chives and garlic embedded into the meat. Mantra isn't worth it for the mediocre wannabe Asian fusion food, or the ill faded happy hour.
Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 am Friday, 12:00 pm - 2:00 am Saturday, 11:00 am - 3:00 am Sunday, 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Perhaps it was because I was already lit with the pregame party I had prior to coming– or the fact that I didn't have to pay cover, but I had a good time here.
I don't know if they serve food or not, but it smelled like curry downstairs which was kinda foul. The crowd wasn't your usual pretty crowd however they were all pretty chill and fun. I only bought 1 round so I can't say that prices were outrageous.
Why did I like it so much? They had a great DJ on Friday nights that played old school and hip hop. My friends and I had no hassles getting the 3 tables and had the whole back area to ourselves– much like a personal club.
One gross part I remember was the clogged up toilet which was pretty gross. Wasn't a fan, but overall I had a good time. Sad to see such poor reviews. Maybe if you all came drunk it would be better too? I'm just glad I didn't smell like curry when I left.
What was once Mantra 986, has now been reduced to simply "Mantra." It looked small from the outside but notably packed on the inside as I came here for a happy hour event The service and bartenders were very nice, friendly about tips, and very good with stiff drinks. The prices weren't as friendly for other typical happy hour places, as the $4 beers were only limited to a select few.
Overall, the lounge factor was not as relaxing with the music blaring and the excessive crowds of midtown. The place was nice looking, perhaps almost too trendy for a restaurant setting. I ended up trying some of their "gourmet" appetizers, like their sauteed crab cakes and "Yin Yang" chicken wings. Both were a disappointment as the YY wings were simply fried wings with some out of the cheap bottle of hoisin sauce. The crab cakes was served with mango chutney and was too dry and ultimately too flakey.
As the stiff drinks started to take effect, my hunger got the best of me and I ended up ordering a Kung Pao Burger for myself. It was served with wasabi fries, which were interesting, but the portion size was very limited. No matter, the burger itself was not worth the $12, it tasted like a wannabe kimchi burger with little bits of chives and garlic embedded into the meat. Mantra isn't worth it for the mediocre wannabe Asian fusion food, or the ill faded happy hour.