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People Kitchen & Lounge, New York, NY

People Kitchen & Lounge

3.6
3.6
8 Reviews
$30 and under
Pan-Asian
163 Allen St., New York, NY 10002

About this restaurant

PEOPLE began like many bars and lounges: a passing thought over cocktails between friends one late Manhattan night. The concept was to build a place where all New York City pretenses were left at the door, where there would be no velvet rope. The clientele would be diverse, fashionable, and professional.
We chose the name PEOPLE to reflect the principle that the space should be secondary to the clientele that would occupy it. Our thoughts soon developed and became reality: after months of planning and construction, our doors opened in 2003. Since then we have hosted events for birthdays, non-profit charities, special interest groups, live bands, stand-up comedy, television shows, commercials, video releases, and independent movies, as well as holiday and corporate parties. Our “passing thought” has served our clients very well for over 10 years and will continue to do so.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 12:00am Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 4:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Danny Chiang
  • Catering
    We're ready to serve your special event needs. We have hosted events for birthdays, non-profit charities, special interest groups, live bands, stand-up comedy, television shows, commercials, video releases, and independent movies, as well as holiday and corporate parties. Several options are available to guests and may be consulted on our website, under Information. By selecting the "Our Services" link, the offered menus can be viewed.
  • Private party facilities
    Sit down dinners up to 40 guests. Luncheons available upon requests.
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Rivington/Stanton
  • Parking details
    Street metered parking Mon-Sat 9am - 7pm. Alternate side street parking rules apply.
  • Public transit
    F to 2nd avenue stop. J/M/Z to Delancey/ Essex street stop.
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ, occasional live bands, live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 8 people are saying

People Kitchen & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience

NoiseModerate

8 Reviews
  1. Luvfood

    Philadelphia30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2012

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upon entering People Kitchen we were delighted. The ambiance was romantic, the decor was rustic, the food was DELICIOUS, the staff was friendly and attentive. The overall experience was one of the best we have ever have. I could go on all day about how delicious the dinner was. We enjoyed a cocktail creation that had us contemplating cancelling our evening plans and staying put all night. I have spread the word to everyone I know that this restaurant is a keeper, from drinks to apps to dinner. We will be back often!

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  2. AMTinNYC

    New York City25 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on November 13, 2011

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Our group of 6 was hoping for a fun Saturday night in the LES, however at 10 pm, we were the only party in the whole restaurant. A few of us read reviews and the menu prior to going that night, and were hesitant, but wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. It was too quiet and empty for this neighborhood. Our group also felt the menu was too limited. We ended up sharing a quick bottle of wine, and headed elsewhere.

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  3. LexLiesl

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 9, 2011

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really bad. Not one other table seated at 8 pm on Saturday night. That was our first serious warning and we should have left immediately. Maitre de said they "have a little later crowd.". Maybe, but the stale beer smell at the doorway, limited pork- heavy menu with a fast food vibe, and Kowloon 1990s decor sent us running. Avoid.

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  4. hakan

    New York City13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 11, 2011

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Came here on a Saturday 9pm. The place was empty, service was good. Ordered the steak which was tasty but chewy.

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  5. DeniseDione

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 22, 2011

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the porkchops and braise short ribs which were both tasty. We loved the side of cucumber, vermicelli, and mint on one of the hottest days of the summer, very refreshing. Service was awesome, very attentive and friendly.

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  6. Robin VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and delightful service. What an unexpected pleasure/treasure!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2011

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I would classify this Resturant as a hidden Gem. It is very affordable, along with outstanding customer service. The waiter may have been even to attenitive; but that's not something that you can necessarily complain about. The food was outstanding along with the sauces that they apply on the side. If your debating about whether to go here or not, stop thinking about it and Go!

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  8. James

    San Francisco11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2011

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to love People's Kitchen but the food was just not quite there. We ordered appetizers and dinner and neither one was great. They were just average, not bad but not great. The service was outstanding and the atmosphere is really modern. The drinks and the bartender were both exceptional.

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FAQs

People Kitchen & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 254-2668.

People Kitchen & Lounge is rated 3.6 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for People Kitchen & Lounge

163 Allen St., New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rivington/Stanton
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 12:00am Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 4:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street metered parking Mon-Sat 9am - 7pm. Alternate side street parking rules apply.
  • Public transit
    F to 2nd avenue stop. J/M/Z to Delancey/ Essex street stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danny Chiang
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ, occasional live bands, live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We're ready to serve your special event needs. We have hosted events for birthdays, non-profit charities, special interest groups, live bands, stand-up comedy, television shows, commercials, video releases, and independent movies, as well as holiday and corporate parties. Several options are available to guests and may be consulted on our website, under Information. By selecting the "Our Services" link, the offered menus can be viewed.
  • Private party facilities
    Sit down dinners up to 40 guests. Luncheons available upon requests.
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