Ming sports a decidedly modern industrial decor and caters to the trendy urban professional bar crowd; most of the clientele are young professionals looking to show off their latest designer outfits and dates. The cool decor consists of stainless-steel stools and tables with plumbing-fixture railings and stamped-steel stairs. Patrons consider Ming's atmosphere and martinis to be the best in the city; they specialize in creative martinis with catchy names like "The Jane Goodall." In terms of standard bar food, the cuisine here is original—the house special is sweet-potato fries served alongside banana ketchup and mesclun greens.