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Wong
Welcome to WONG. As New York's first Asian restaurant to emphasize local and sustainable fare, we pride ourselves in providing delicious and innovative food in a friendly environment.
At WONG we appreciate the art of cooking, technique, and flavor. Chef Simpson Wong’s extensive travels throughout Asia has inspired him to offer Classic Dishes such as the Cha Ca La Vong (or as we call it, the Cha Ca La Wong!) and Lobster Egg Foo Young with such refinement that it will leaving you wanting more! WONG also creates an ever changing Market Specials Menu to emphasize our dedication to a local, seasonal, and sustainable menu.
Our hip/modern/casual dining room consists of several intimate tables, a communal table and the Chef’s Counter which overlooks the kitchen. It is our aim to provide a pleasant dining experience and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.
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At WONG we appreciate the art of cooking, technique, and flavor. Chef Simpson Wong’s extensive travels throughout Asia has inspired him to offer Classic Dishes such as the Cha Ca La Vong (or as we call it, the Cha Ca La Wong!) and Lobster Egg Foo Young with such refinement that it will leaving you wanting more! WONG also creates an ever changing Market Specials Menu to emphasize our dedication to a local, seasonal, and sustainable menu.
Our hip/modern/casual dining room consists of several intimate tables, a communal table and the Chef’s Counter which overlooks the kitchen. It is our aim to provide a pleasant dining experience and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.
71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(32)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(47)
- neighborhood gem(36)
- hot spot(18)
- good for groups(14)
- special occasion(10)
- romantic(4)
Wong Reviews List
Review 1 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and friendly, knowledgeable staff. We let our waiter choose what to bring us and each dish was fantastic. Only downside it gets pretty hot and stuffy in the restaurant once it gets busy."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brought here by a friend and I was impressed. Ordered most of their signature courses, including the duck buns and lobster foo yung. Both were very good. The Cha Ca La Wong stole the show though-- incredibly fresh tasting, light, and really very powerful. Even the foo yung, which was delicious, seemed somewhat simple and unimpressive by comparison. Dessert was a treat, too, as the duck fat roasted ice cream showed me I have not yet seen everything you can do with ice cream.
Service was great. The waitress was attentive but gave us enough space while offering her opinion on the menu items and engaging in light conversation.
My only real complaint is that the restaurant very quickly became somewhat loud and it was difficult to hear."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our group of four went back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our group of four went back to Wong for our second visit to try the duck dinner: a multi-course feast employing duck in several different ways (from consomme to roasted breast to duck fat ice cream). It was exceptional. To get it the restaurant requires at least 48 hours notice, as only the head chef and owner Simpson Wong are able to prepare it. The service was somehow even better than the fantastic experience we had during our first visit. Highly recommend this place, and highly recommend the duck dinner."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best meals I've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The food was creative, extremely flavorful and we will definitely be back. Order several items and share as the ones we tried were delicious and we look forward to trying the rest of the menu! Try the drinks also as they are unusual and tasty!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing experience. Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing experience. Everything we ordered was excellent, especially the shrimp fritters, and the service was perfect. Servers were warm, accommodating, and flexible, which is a rarity in New York. I absolutely recommend Wong's and would go back anytime."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazingly interesting and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazingly interesting and rasty creations which you will find no place else! and the nicest and most efficient staff!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have become regulars and every meal at this restaurant is exceptional. While everything that comes from the kitchen is excellent, they served us one the best fish dishes we have ever had, monkfish tail. Even those of us who generally do not love fish found this dish amazing. The shrimp fritters, duck buns, lobster egg foo young are all exceptional. The room is fun and casual and the service always a pleasure."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
terrific and then gets better!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"terrific meal... each dish was delicious and then the next was even better and more interesting.
the hake, the scallops*** the flash fried lobster amazing!!!
will be back soon!"
the hake, the scallops*** the flash fried lobster amazing!!!
will be back soon!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very creative menu. Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very creative menu. Food is wonderfully spiced. Loved the shrimp fritters, the fried duck and the lobster egg fu young."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
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Review 10 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very interesting food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very interesting food and nice ambiance, definitely recommend it!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Get There!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, very warm hospitality.We had such a great night."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent food, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent food, excellent service - would highly recommend."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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Review 13 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wong continues to be one of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wong continues to be one of the best restaurant around. The casual, fun barroom environment, mixed with inventive cuisine and excellent drinks and service make a great combination."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I rarely write reviews but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I rarely write reviews but this restaurant was extraordinary.
Went there on a saturday night and sat on a table overlooking the kitchen. It was a unique experience!
The duck and sticky rice were out of this world, service was okay
Great spot!"
Went there on a saturday night and sat on a table overlooking the kitchen. It was a unique experience!
The duck and sticky rice were out of this world, service was okay
Great spot!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 15 for Wong
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food was ok, but service needs
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was ok, but service needs major improvement to survive in a service oriented city like new york...
also the entree was so late (1 hour after we ordered)which was unacceptable by any standards..."
also the entree was so late (1 hour after we ordered)which was unacceptable by any standards..."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wong is Very Right
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit. The food is great, unique favors. Energetic staff , will definitely go back. Can't say enough good things"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been gong to Wong
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been gong to Wong regularly for the past several months. It is consistently excellent. Every dish that comes out of the open kitchen excels. Duck buns, lobster egg foo young, pork belly, monkfish, any noodles dish, all always excellent. Great drinks, and a very friendly, professional staff add to the feeling that you are at a fun neighborhood bar party, which happens to serve exquisite creative cuisine."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and friendly service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and friendly service"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Wong
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
AMBIENCE: Lighting and ambience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"AMBIENCE: Lighting and ambience was great BUT the music was terrible and they must rethink the playlist. The beautiful open kitchen and overall aesthetic is just ruined by the cheesy, un-thoughtful music -- major miss.
SERVICE: Also, the service was spotty and it felt haphazard, the oddly-phrased menu needs someone who can explain and suggest with authority....this didn't happen. Overall, however, the servers were nice.
FOOD: I really enjoyed most of the dishes but again better suggestions from the server would have helped steer us toward better choices for our palettes. Some dishes veered toward bland rather than flavorful, and I wish the chef would have been more bold with the use of spice, for example."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
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Review 20 for Wong
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very loud, funky place. The
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very loud, funky place. The food was disappointing--tasty, but not exciting or surprising. From the reviews, I was expecting to be wowed, and I wasn't."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Hakka Pork Belly was the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Hakka Pork Belly was the best pork belly I've had. Extremely rich, very tender. Overall the vibe was nice, the rice noodles were excellent as well. I didn't think the Lobster Egg Foo Young quite lived up to the hype but it was an excellent meal overall. Try it out."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 22 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Valentine's Day Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went here for Valentines 2013. Sampled the Duck Bun, Cha Cha La Wong, Lobster Egg Foo Young, and the side of cauliflower. Each dish was incredibly flavorful and delicious. My girlfriend and I are adventurous eaters and I must say this place sits right on the line between exotic and comfortable eating. As an added bonus, the drinks specials work well with each dish."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Wong
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Padding and venting necessary...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Noisy place, with a great set of smells emanating from the open kitchen. Very good food, but the boisterous atmosphere, amplified by the hard surfaces around, was overpowering conversation. One of my companions had to repeatedly go outside for air since the kitchen smells, though delicious to some, made it hard to breathe for this person.
The food was very good, but I'd rather eat later than prime time with less crowd and more air to breathe."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 24 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really Delicious, inventive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really Delicious, inventive food. Highly recommend the rendang"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 25 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun and great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great meal. This place looks and feels like a fun neighborhood bar until the food starts coming. Then it is a first-rate restaurant. Duck buns, an amazing new twist on crabs legs, Typhoon Lobster, one more delicious and interesting than the next. The wide open kitchen adds to the fun atmosphere, not to mention the chef is seriously good-looking."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 26 for Wong
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was fantastic but dessert
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fantastic but dessert took too long to be served. Lost interest by then.
Heating system annoying and seating very crowded but that is to be expected since the food is wonderful. Wine was a bit pricey too."
Heating system annoying and seating very crowded but that is to be expected since the food is wonderful. Wine was a bit pricey too."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Wong
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I highly recommend Wong.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OMG. Finally an Asian restaurant without the typical menu selections and the word "Fusion" attached to it! I would characterize WONG as nouveau Asian. The lobster with minced pork was smothered with the flavorful pork and delicious. Large chunks of lobster (still in the shell but easy to get to with the little forks) were delicious. We also had the duck (which the restaurant is known for) -- again an excellent dish. And I'm a vegetable lover, so the cauliflower and (Chinese) spinach were wonderful as well. We never made it to dessert -- too much food from the main course. My friend had a wonderfully made cocktail and a nice glass of wine (I was drinking herbal tea that night). It's a bit pricey but worth more than they charge."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Wong
Based on the average of (44) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic