From the inventive duo behind Phuc Yea, Chef Cesar Zapata and Aniece Meinhold, comes Mi Chini Cocktail Bar, a secretive, sultry lounge tucked just behind Phuc Yea and waiting to lure you in. Opening to the public on August 16, Mi Chini invites guests to step into an immersive, late-night escape where Latin soul meets Asian flair, sound drives the scene, and guests can indulge in bold cocktails and flirty, shareable plates.
Mi Chini is not just a bar, it’s an experience. Open Thursday through Saturday from 8 PM to 1AM, this intimate hideaway is built for cocktail lovers, conversation seekers, and anyone who knows that a good night always starts with the right soundtrack. Drawing inspiration from salsa vieja, golden-era hip hop, disco, R&B, and deep house, the playlist is an intentional throwback to grooves that move, nothing short of sexy, and all of it dripping with rhythm, nostalgia, and soul.
Designed within a striking mid-century building with soaring 14-foot ceilings, Mi Chini exudes lush elegance with a touch of retro rebellion. A glowing 10-foot marble bar anchors the space with seating for eight, accompanied by high tops and tables for up to 18 guests. The design marries clean architectural lines with tropical abundance: vibrant greenery, lacquered surfaces, and curated art that blends Asian iconography with Latin pop culture in cheeky, stylish harmony. Lighting is kept deliberately low, neon signs reflect off glossy green tiles, casting a seductive glow that encourages lingering conversations and maybe even stolen moments in the shadows.
In true Phuc Yea fashion, the food and drink offerings are anything but an afterthought. Designed for shared discovery by Chef Cesar, Mi Chini’s menu unveils playful, craveable small bites served on distinctive gold plates, thoughtfully crafted to complement the bar’s bold and balanced cocktails, inspired by Miami’s blend of flavors. Highlights will include Colombian Empanadas with Aji Nước Chấm, PY Egg Noodles & Champagne Sauce, and Dirty Tots with Caviar, each bringing a vibrant, high-energy twist to the late-night bite.
Cocktails at Mi Chini are as layered and expressive as the space itself. The bar program blends tropical, herbal, and aromatic elements with rare spirits and unexpected ingredients to create drinks that are balanced, soulful, and full of edge. Expect riffs on classics made with pandan, yuzu, lychee, passion fruit and more, each crafted to match the moody, cinematic tone of the room.
Elevating the atmosphere even further, Mi Chini’s live music programming will be curated by none other than Gamal “LunchMoney” Lewis, a Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer born and raised in Miami. Known for his global hit “Bills” and collaborations with top artists like Nicki
Minaj, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, Lil Durk, and J. Cole, LunchMoney brings a deeply personal and uniquely Miami sound to the space.
In 2024, Lewis earned a Grammy Award for his songwriting contributions to “All My Life” by Lil Durk and J. Cole, and co-wrote Nicki Minaj’s chart-topping single “Super Freaky Girl.” His local roots, eclectic musical taste, and industry accolades make him the ideal talent to help shape the soundscape of Mi Chini, fusing Latin soul, global rhythm, and late-night energy into one unforgettable vibe.
Mi Chini Cocktail Bar officially opens its doors to the public on August 16, 2025, inside Phuc Yea at 7100 Biscayne Blvd. For reservations, please call (305) 602-3710 or visit PhucYea.com. Follow @michini.miami on Instagram to stay connected.
As a quick aside, the name itself, Mi Chini, is a personal nod to co-founder Ani Meinhold’s Puerto Rican and Asian roots, a nickname given to her in 2005 by famed bartender Julio Cabrera, inspired by the El Gran Combo classic “Ojitos Chinos.” It stuck, and now, it’s the heart of a bar born from the love of culture, sound, and connection.
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