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Fung Tu - Permanently Closed

4.1

28 Reviews

$50 and over

Chinese

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Fung Tu is a creative American restaurant that uses seasonal ingredients and to reinterpret traditional Chinese dishes and create new ones inspired by the culinary diversity of New York"s Lower East Side. Chef Jonathan Wu's menu is complemented by a terroir-driven beverage program with a focus on natural producers. The comfortable yet elegant dining room features design elements that speak to the modernity, as well as the traditional roots of the cuisine.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, American
Hours of operation
Sunday: 6pm - 10pm Tuesday-Thursday 6pm - 11pm Friday-Saturday 6pm - Midnight
Phone number
(212) 219-8785
Website
http://www.fungtu.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Wu

Location
22 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Canal St & Hester St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
East Broadway on the F<br />Grand Street on the B/D<br />Delancy/Essex Street on the J/M/Z
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kohlrabi Noodle Salad$12.00
Sesame-Peanut Dressing, Cashews
Fava Bean Curd Terrine$12.00
Radishes, Bacon, Chili Oil
China-Quiles$15.00
Steamed Eggs, Spicy Pork Sauce, Yuca Chips
Pork Belly Egg Roll (2 Pieces)$14.00
Olives, Leeks, Citrus Aioli
Clam Scallion Pancake$11.00
Clam Cream, Steamed Clams, Bacon, Chilies

Noodles & Rice

Chow Fun$19.00
Chorizo, Shishito Peppers, Soy Sprouts, Celery
Yellow Noodles$20.00
Clam-Black Bean Sauce, Lap Cheong, Garlic Chives
Fried Rice$19.00
Smoked Bluefish, Asparagus, Capers, Mustard Seeds or Harry & Ida's Pastrami, Broccoli, Pickled Rhubarb

Seafood & Meats

Whole Steamed Fish$28.00
Fennel, Tangerine Peel and Chili Oil
General Tso's Lobster$34.00
Leeks, Koshihikari Rice
Cantonese Burger$23.00
Char Siu Glaze, Pickles, Fried Garlic, Pineapple Bun
Fried Chicken$20.00
Lap Cheong Gravy, Steamed Butternut Squash Bun
Moo Shu Duck$32.00
Scallions, Pickled Cucumbers, Hoisin Duck Sauce, Roti

Dumplings & Buns

Siu Mai (4 Pieces)$14.00
Smoked Scallop, Oceanic Broth, Tobiko or Chicken, Chives, Tarrgon Purée, Chili Oil
Foie Gras Bao (1 Piece)$15.00
Lap Cheong Marmalade, Pickled Cucumber
Harry & Ida's Pastrami Bao (1 Piece)$10.00
Red Cabbage, Mustard
Butternut Squash Steamed Buns (2 Pieces)$12.00

Sides

Chapas Bravas$6.00
Fried Japanese Sweet Potatoes, Pimenton Mayo, Garlic Chives
Sautéed Greens$6.00
Chilies, Bacon, Garlic
Koshihikari Rice$3.00

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

28 Reviews

LJ
LindaJ
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This very beautiful restaurant with quite unique Chinese influenced cuisine is not long for this world, unfortunately. It is to be replaced by a more casual restaurant under the same ownership. I hope they will keep the lovely decor and that some of the creativity of the food will remain.
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goodservicecounts
New York Area
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Not sure if the air conditioner was broken in the front, but even with the ac turned down, we sweat our whole way through dinner-- other areas of the restaurant were cool though so maybe it was just where we were sitting.
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EmilyH
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience3
The food was a little disappointing, strong flavors, but also quite heavy and greasy fried foods. The dessert was quite ordinary. The service was outstanding however, and the manager is very responsive. The portions were generous.
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pitch
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2017
overall1food2service1ambience2
Won't be going back. Food was alright, except for the scallion pancakes, that, if I hadn't been hungry would've been inedible. The other dishes all seemed mediocre and unremarkable. Waitress was also super friendly and never asked us how everything was or if we needed anything and brought us the check when we had just started dessert.
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Saverin
New York Area
252 reviews
vip
5.0
252 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fung Tu was an absolute delight. Made restaurant Week reservation before learning of closing at end of month, or as waitress sagely said it isn't closing but "evolving". I hope so. All the food was well conceived, exceptionally well executed. Service was extremely pleasant and considerate. A delightful dinner. Hope to return before closing date.
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Bonnie
New York Area
855 reviews
vip
3.0
855 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience1
Fung Tu is closing soon and will reopen with changes in the space and the menu: both are needed. On a 90+ degree day, the restaurant was "cooled" by circulating small fans: inadequate. The Kohlrabi is excellent, the yellow noodles okay, the fried chicken good (but not whatever accompanies it: uneatable). Cold beer helped. We expected better.
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JuliaTango
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
Interesting mix of Jewish and Chinese food. The service was friendly and the music was Brazilian. A cozy little place to meet a friend.
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foodieK
New York Area
120 reviews
vip
4.0
120 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
They had several special menus, so we ordered from each- a few special collaborations with Russ and Daughters were very tasty- good fusion! The Restaurant week menu was ordered by half the table- good choices and good food. Some dishes from the regular menu were ordered- all tasty! Good drinks too! Enjoyed by all!
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Oaklander
New York Area
146 reviews
vip
4.0
146 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience4
The food was tasty and interesting. Some dishes, like the fried sweet potato side dish,, were terrific. The noodles, on the other hand, tasted like they had been reheated several times, and so did the pork belly buns. The service was excellent--friendly and efficient. All in all, it was a good, but not great, dining experience.
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RitaA
New York Area
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2017
overall1food1service3ambience4
We were so looking forward to our dinner here. We have heard a lot of positive things about Chef Jonathan Wu. As Chinese Americans ourselves, we always support our fellow achievers. Cute place comfortable, everything looked promising. Until we go the food. The appetizers were ok - we ordered the fried seitan, the dates, the "Sichuan" guacamole (which was just sort of regular but bland and nothing Sichuan about it), and the kohlrabi which was the best. Fine, not thrilled, we ate most of it. However once we got to the entrees - fried rice with blue fish, fried chicken and the mushu duck - we were totally thrown back. Soooooooo unbelievably salty! Everything! It had to be a mistake. It was beyond what I can ever imagine as anyone's acceptable taste level for saltiness. We even told the waitress, nicely, who was very attentive up until that point, but we never saw her telling the kitchen what we told her. I am truly hoping it was off-nite, a freak incident, but we could not eat anymore after a few bites. I would say we are pretty forgiving diners who have difficulty making any "noise" but this time we could not hold back. I think I woke up 5 times in the middle of the night to drink water that night.
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JeffreyC
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are big fans of the chef and the tasting menu the kitchen so creatively prepares. It is our go to restaurant to share with our Nyc friends and out of towners seeking the ultimate dining experience.We will be back.
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KarenS
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience, as always. Fourth time here and we will be back.
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Haywood
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable food! Great Dining experience!! Friendly staff providing outstanding service. Fung Tu is a dining gem.
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BBBLLL
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
2.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience1
The food wasn't as good as it used to be (1+ year ago when I was there last.) That probably explained why I had no problem getting a reservation just a few hours in advance. The only thing that had not changed was that their AC still worked as poorly. I wouldn't go again.
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SteveW
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Inventive and fantastic food. Not the normal fare.
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DDDD
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Interesting wine list, though the staff at the time didn't really know much about the selections. Good food, solid, some hits - nothing out of the park but no strike-outs either. Good for the price and something a little different.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Friendly staff but the food was a little overpriced for what it is and it took a long time to come out.
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Mainereviewer
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience3
Wow. I was really disappointed. Lots of good press but food was a disappointment. From the greasy pork belly egg rolls to the stuffed dates that were burnt. We won't be back.
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Arnie
Miami
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great Passover find...impressive Will be back for the regular menu!
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SantafeMF
Atlantic City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was good and the experience enjoyable, but on the scale of NYC innovative, this is a bit of a stretch. Adding one slightly offbeat ingredient to traditional dishes is not remarkably innovative, and then when that ingredient is not remarkably noticeable, it makes the Manhattan pricing a little much. So, I was not impressed with "pastrami fried rice" that tastes like smallish portion of pretty good fried rice with SOME meat, or "General Tso lobster" that is 1/2 a small broiled lobster without a significant "Chinese" taste. Duck filled dates fulfilled the "something-filled dates" trend with a nice taste but one was burnt. All of that said, the meal was certainly good, the service and staff very nice, the whole experience more than fine, and compared to high end Manhattan, the prices were not particularly unreasonable.
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IreneC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic evening at Fung Tu! The service, menu and food presentation were top notch. Would certainly return next time we are in NYC!
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TaraR
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2017
overall2food1service3ambience3
We were really disappointed. Nothing was tasty and it was really over priced. The spring roll was the best thing we had. The Duck was terrible and the pastrami fried rice tasted like it was left over and microwaved.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was warm, genuine and professional. Beverage menu was a smart mix of simple but interesting cocktails, beers that pair well with the food, and a reasonably-priced and thoughtfully edited wine list. Dinner was all very well executed ideas that sound a little crazy on the page. Although you've likely never had the specific combinations before, the building blocks of these dishes are uniformly delicious and accessible and pulled from all kinds of culinary traditions. If I lived in Chinatown I'd be here once a week, but even living far away it was my 3rd visit in two months, it's that consistently good.
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PuraVida
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
Ver unique and flavorful dishes. Gracious service
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JCNYC
Columbus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2017
overall2food2service1ambience5
Told the server that the 3 of us did not eat meat. The food came out with meat, and we kindly asked if we could have a replacement without meat. She apologized and said we wouldn't be charged for the food that was messed up. Long story short, we never got a replacement dish and we were charged. Nice people, but we got left hungry and feeling ripped off with a $180 check. Huge bummer :(
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Tdine
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fung Tu gets everything right. The cooking is adventurous and soulful. The wine list is always interesting and the service sets just the right tone. First and foremost I come for the food and the fact that everything else is top rate seems too good to be true.
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Paul
New York Area
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Inventive menu, interesting plates, but portions are a little small.
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KaterinaR
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, but not spectacular. An interesting take on Chinese food that we enjoyed. Probably wouldn't go back, but also dont have any complaints. Service was good and ambiance was nice.
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Fung Tu - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

22 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross street
Canal St & Hester St
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours of operation
Sunday: 6pm - 10pm Tuesday-Thursday 6pm - 11pm Friday-Saturday 6pm - Midnight
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
East Broadway on the FGrand Street on the B/DDelancy/Essex Street on the J/M/Z
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Wu
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fungtu.com/
Phone number
(212) 219-8785

Fung Tu - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Snacks

Smoked and Fried Dates (4 Pieces)$8.00

Raw Bok Choy$6.00

Seitan Manchuri$8.00

Sichuan Guacamole$10.00

Chicken Wings (4 Pieces)$7.00

Small Plates

Kohlrabi Noodle Salad$12.00

Fava Bean Curd Terrine$12.00

China-Quiles$15.00

Pork Belly Egg Roll (2 Pieces)$14.00

Clam Scallion Pancake$11.00

Noodles & Rice

Chow Fun$19.00

Yellow Noodles$20.00

Fried Rice$19.00

Seafood & Meats

Whole Steamed Fish$28.00

General Tso's Lobster$34.00

Cantonese Burger$23.00

Fried Chicken$20.00

Moo Shu Duck$32.00

Dumplings & Buns

Siu Mai (4 Pieces)$14.00

Foie Gras Bao (1 Piece)$15.00

Harry & Ida's Pastrami Bao (1 Piece)$10.00

Butternut Squash Steamed Buns (2 Pieces)$12.00

Sides

Chapas Bravas$6.00

Sautéed Greens$6.00

Koshihikari Rice$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Permanently Closed

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