Experience Indonesian-French fusion at this chic SoHo spot, known for its lobster noodles and vibrant ambiance.
This SoHo Indonesian restaurant offers a lively and stylish dining experience with a warm, inviting ambiance. Chef Cédric Vongerichten expertly blends Indonesian flavors with French techniques, creating a menu with a range of satays, seafood small plates, and spiced entrees. It's celebrated for its unique take on Indonesian cuisine, making it a fashionable and flavorful choice for a night out.
The restaurant offers a unique Indonesian-French fusion cuisine, with many customers recommending the lobster noodles and lamb chops. It's described as a stylish and flavorful experience, though one commenter felt it was a bit too 'cheffed up' and not authentically Indonesian.
"The lobster noodles are frequently cited as a must-try dish, often described as amazing. Other praised items include the lamb chops and the Pandan French Toast for brunch."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its delicious Indonesian-French fusion cuisine and vibrant atmosphere, with particular highlights being the lobster noodles and overall unique dining experience.
Important Note
One user found the restaurant to be mediocre and not representative of authentic Indonesian cuisine, suggesting it's more of a 'cheffed up' version.
"Wayan is mentioned as Indonesian, not Malaysian."
Neutral"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"Wayan is recommended as a suitable restaurant for the user's needs, fitting the criteria for upscale dining with entrees under $35, and avoiding Italian and Chinese cuisines. It falls under Mediterranean and Asian Fusion categories."
Positive"An Indonesian commenter finds Wayan to be mediocre and not a good representation of Indonesian food."
Negative"The author is glad Wayan was mentioned and finds it to be very good."
Positive"This commenter has not enjoyed Wayan on multiple visits, despite its popularity."
Negative"This restaurant showcases Indonesian-French fusion cuisine by Vongerichten Jr."
Positive"Wayan in SoHo is mentioned as a good Indonesian restaurant, though the commenter notes it's more "cheffed up" than authentic Indonesian."
Neutral"The user praises the mango salad at Wayan, stating it contained the best mangos they've ever tasted."
Positive"A user agrees that Wayan is an incredible restaurant."
Positive"A user feels Wayan is underloved and highlights its lobster noodles and corn fritters as excellent dishes."
Positive"A user states that Wayan is one of their favorite restaurants."
Positive"Wayan is listed as one of several fun fusion restaurants."
Positive"The original poster expresses strong interest in Wayan's Pandan French Toast, describing it as looking like an "experience," despite preferring to avoid Manhattan."
Positive"Wayan is mentioned as a brunch option that offers a unique Pandan French Toast."
Positive"The original poster listed Wayan as a past favorite restaurant."
Positive"Wayan in Nolita is recommended for its great ambiance and fantastic Indonesian-French fusion cuisine, with specific praise for the lobster noodles and delicious lamb chops."
Positive"Wayan is recommended for its nice vibe and Indonesian fusion cuisine, located a short walk from the Public Hotel."
Positive"The user considers Wayan a low-key favorite, consistently solid on every visit."
Positive"The user recommended Wayan."
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