Dinner and Drinks in East Lansing
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 6, 2026
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Build an evening in East Lansing, MI around Japanese, Korean and Thai bento, Korean barbecue, or traditional Chinese and Korean entrees, then move on to cocktails or beer. YumYum Bento pairs its bento offerings with vegan and vegetarian choices in a casual, cozy and quiet setting. BAPS serves Korean barbecue and small plates, with Saturday hours until 9 p.m. and Sunday hours until 8 p.m. Charlie Kang's Restaurant adds fast service, a notable tea selection and an on-site bar to its traditional entrees. For drinks afterward, Red Cedar Spirits serves in-house spirits and cocktails made with fresh fruit, herbs and homemade ingredients, with outdoor seating available. Crunchy's offers beer and cocktails in old-school surroundings, alongside sports watching, long-running weekend karaoke and late-night food. On Fridays and Saturdays, Red Cedar Spirits stays open until 11 p.m., while Crunchy's closes at 1 a.m.
Dinner
Stop 1
YumYum Bento
4.7(231)East Lansing
YumYum Bento serves Japanese, Korean and Thai bento alongside vegan and vegetarian choices, with table service in a casual, cozy and quiet setting.
Stop 2
BAPS
4.6(370)East Lansing
BAPS brings Korean barbecue, comfort food and small plates to dinner, with table service, accepted reservations and a casual, cozy atmosphere.
Stop 3
Charlie Kang's Restaurant
4.5(1035)East Lansing
Charlie Kang's Restaurant serves traditional Chinese and Korean entrees with fast service, vegan and vegetarian options, and an on-site bar.
Drinks
Stop 4
Red Cedar Spirits
4.6(319)East Lansing
Red Cedar Spirits anchors its drinks selection in in-house spirits and cocktails with fresh fruit, herbs and homemade ingredients, plus outdoor seating.
Stop 5
Crunchy's
4.5(1714)East Lansing
Crunchy's pairs beer and cocktails with an old-school setting, long-running weekend karaoke, sports watching and late-night food, including its signature burgers.
