Why go
Red Bean Memory, and a roaster from out west
The Red Bean Memory latte is the drink the shop is read by: espresso and milk built on red bean, a Chinese pantry flavour treated as a coffee ingredient rather than a novelty syrup. The Yuzu Bright Brew is the other named order, citrus set against a lighter brewed coffee. Both run on Canyon Coffee beans, and both sit alongside a straight espresso menu, so the bar reads as a specialty shop with a point of view rather than a flavour-shot operation. The Infatuation included Fasan in its 2026 coffee guide.
A small room on the Lower East Side
The space is tight and deliberately curated, cottage-inspired, full of vintage pieces, closer to somebody's front room than a café floor. It sits where the Lower East Side runs into Chinatown, which is the right geography for the menu; a red bean latte reads as local here rather than borrowed. The shop is owner-operated, and that shows in the register of the service more than in anything on the walls. Expect a close-quarters coffee bar rather than a room built for spreading out and working.
What to order first
Order the Red Bean Memory latte first. It expresses the shop's instinct for fusion more directly than a standard latte or Americano, and it is the fastest way to understand why people come back for it. The Yuzu Bright Brew is the second order and the better one if you want something lighter and less sweet. If you prefer to stay classic, the bar also runs Americanos, lattes, espresso drinks and pour-overs, and the pour-over is where the Canyon beans get the most room to speak for themselves.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Fasan Coffee?
The Red Bean Memory latte is the signature and the clearest expression of the shop's approach, using red bean as a coffee ingredient rather than a sweetener. The Yuzu Bright Brew is the lighter, citrus-led alternative. Classic orders are there too: Americanos, lattes, espresso drinks and pour-overs, all on Canyon Coffee beans.
Whose coffee does Fasan pour?
Fasan serves Canyon Coffee, whose beans run through both the signature drinks and the standard espresso menu. The pour-over is where those beans get the most room, since the method leaves the coffee less dressed than the milk drinks do. The shop is owner-operated and the bar itself is small.
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