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Bakery / Patisserie, Bar / Lounge, Upscale Casual, Cafe
SEMM is a modern oasis — a reimagined “healing well” — in NYC blending east and west, tradition and modernity, working with artists and designers across various mediums.
Our mission is to establish SEMM as a communal home where nourishing food, drinks, art, craft and design inspire a tranquil depth in conversations and friendship.
Embodying the ‘dado’ philosophy of tea and food as medicine, SEMM focuses on natural ingredients, fermentation and seasonal ingredients as a foundation to the menu.
During the day, SEMM is a Korean-inspired tea house and cafe
At night SEMM evolves into a listening lounge + wine/sool bar with tea-infused cocktails.
SEMM curates exhibitions in partnership with SWPK Gallery,
located on the second floor of the building.
SEMM DAY
TEA HOUSE + CAFE
By weaving in the rituals and aesthetics of Korean heritage, a café becomes more than a space for tea; it transforms into a stage where the rhythms of daily life and the echoes of history converge.
SEMM brews a seasonally changing variety of tea leaves, herbs, roots and flowers throughout the year, each with its own unique properties. Discover house formulated tea blends that harmonize with a variety of effects, taking consideration the time of day/year and weather.
SEMM specialty coffee selections represent a wide spectrum of farms and tastes. Washed, natural, geisha, anaerobic and co-fermented varietals across regions and flavor profiles ranging from clean, nutty, fruity, funky to experimental.
SEMM house made baked goods/pastry + hangwa (korean snacks/dessert) along with brunch offerings rotate seasonally and are made daily.
SEMM @ NIGHT
WINE, SOOL, MUSIC + LOUNGE
Layered atop this sense of ritual is SEMM as a reflection of modern cultural rhythms. The space evolves throughout the day—a calm refuge for quiet reflection in the morning, a buzzing hub for creative exchange over wine/sool by afternoon, and an intimate venue for music & performances.
SEMM wines range from classic to natural with a wide variety of heritage, organic and biodynamic wines. You can find a luxurious Grand Cru Bordeaux to esoteric blends of red pignatello and white catarratto by Gabrio Bini.
SEMM sool presents the new wave of artisanal rice wine/spirits production happening in Korea. Experience a variety of fermented rice wine ‘cheong-ju’, cloudy fermented rice mash ‘makgeolli’ (reminiscent of a pet nat) and regionally denominated artisanal rice spirit ‘soju’
SEMM signature tea infused highball/cocktails combine low abv craft soju with a variety of tea, roots, flowers and seasonal fruit preserves, avoiding mass market filler spirits/liqueurs.
SEMM @ night rotates Korean-inspired seasonal vegetarian small plates that are perfect to pair with wine, as well as become a wholesome composed dinner.
@ SEMM, every sip of tea & wine, every dish served, and every moment spent carries meaning. It’s not just about feeding or caffeinating—it’s about nurturing a connection to the past while inviting the future to the table. In this space, daily life becomes a celebration of the layers that shape us, a constellation of culture and creativity.
