Wayan

Top choice in SoHo & Chinatown


In his first solo venture, chef Cédric Vongerichten – son of restaurant royalty, Jean-Georges – wields the flavors of Bali with a French flair at Wayan, which means first-born in Balinese. The sultry warmth of the Nolita space invites you to linger over plates of silky satays, Jimbaran-style clams with sweet onion and coconut, and the crowd-acclaimed buttered lobster noodles with Gruyère.


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