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    4.4 (167 reviews)
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    Samuel C.

    The is review is for September 2025. The best non starred tasting menu in NY. The food uses more spices and stronger spices than other fine dining restaurants. Although the spices are stronger, the courses are well balances. The service was great. I recommend sitting at the counter to see all the action in thr kitchen.

    Daniel D.

    One of the most incredible tasting menus I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The staff here is incredible and made us feel like we were all family. They really understand the meaning of hospitality. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and easily helped one of our party navigate the tasting menu with some dietary restrictions.

    Steph W.

    Ambiance (5/5): The intimate chef's bar table seating overlooks into the kitchen with 9 spots at the counter. There were a few floor tables unoccupied and some occupied. However, it is a must to eat at the counter to watch the chefs prepare right in front of you with meticulous fervor at the direction of the head chef. Service (5/5): I did no know that they start preparing when the whole reservation hour parties arrive!! I was 20 minutes late and as soon as I arrived, the chefs started whipping away. I felt terrible for delaying their service interrupting the guests' time. They were very courteous nonetheless and treated all guests with personal care and attention throughout. Food (6/5): I haven't had a meal this spectacular in a while both in taste and presentation. There are so many flavors, textures, and ingredients that melt into one dish. Chef Nahid Ahmed has done a superior job in curating an all around perfect meal. Some of the dishes have cuisine themes (Thai, Japanese, Portuguese). I can't even give one critique is how great I thought it was. We added a supplemental $7 milk bread (1 piece to be shared with 2 people) to the last two courses. I think just the 1 piece would have sufficed because 1) we were stuffed and 2) there was not that much sauce that needed to be soaked in the bread. However, the bread is pretty darn good. My friend seemed to really enjoy her wine pairing! I've already shared the restaurant with accolades to friends/family and plan on coming back for a birthday to try another seasonal menu. Summer Menu 2025 Fushka | Japanese Grain | Sudashi Aguachile Thai Tartlet | Crispy Eggplant | Chayote | Papaya Fisherman Ragout | Octopus | Guan Curry Cod Cheeks | Potatoes | Apple Kosho | Morel Dashi* Fish & Chips | Brown Butter Béarnaise| Escovitch Monkfish | Popcorn Laksa | Foie Gras Emulsion French Onion | Kansas City Beef | Crispy Maitake | Black Truffle Demi Glace Chai | Passion Fruit | Mascapone & Vermouth

    Kyle A.

    Luthun is a restaurant with dishes inspired by the Chef Nahid Ahmed's global and life experiences and the restaurant's aesthetics reflects that with a warm feeling as well, for instance having a large photo framed of the Chef and his mom. I dined at the chefs counter overlooking the kitchen - staff were immediately attentive and helpful in selecting drinks- I went with the drink pairing that had quite unique wines reflecting the global focus. Dishes swapped in themes from Thai to Japanese to Portuguese and had complex flavors and textures and some aesthetic presentations. The milk bread is an add on I found worth the supplement. A very fine meal and solid value, I appreciate how enthusiastic and dedicated each of the chefs were towards the dishes!

    Elizabeth H.

    TLDR: impeccable service; creative, flavorful, unique dishes; Luthun does not miss a beat and it's easy to see why they're all over Reddit fine dining as best restaurant in NYC. SETTING: after reading about Luthun for a bit, and seeing many glowing reviews, I made a reservation here for the chef's counter at 6 PM on a Saturday. The restaurant is in the east village; and is small but not too small with a big chef's kitchen counter seating about 11 people, and 5 or so tables around the perimeter. We arrived a bit early but by 6, every counter seat was taken and by the next 30 minutes, so was every table. With low music and a nice buzz, the ambiance is Perfect for date night, also saw a bunch of families and groups of 4. Really the kind of place you can go for any occasion. FOOD: the tasting menu ($170 PP) was very very good. I had flavors, spices and textures I have never had before. The chef is inspired by his many travels so we went around the world, with dishes inspired from India, Vietnam, and others. The highlight of each dish for me was the attention to SAUCE. If you're a sauce fiend like me, you will be impressed. I think for at least three of the dishes I actually used my finger (classy) to sop up every single last bit of sauce. Not only that, but the depth of flavor* and thoughtfulness of every element on the plate was just amazing. SERVICE: As incredible as the food was, the service was unmatched. Everyone was super kind and friendly (and funny!) including the head chef and founder who made it a point to shake hands with every single person dining and introduce himself. I could see how much he cares about the food- there were a few times I caught him carefully studying people as they ate to see what the reaction to the food would be. He even came over a few times to ask what we thought about the dishes (though im pretty sure you could see on my face how damn good i thought it was). The restaurant also has regulars and it's clear he treats everyone with much kindness and care (including his staff). VERDICT: I will say I think Luthun will get a star, but beyond any accolades, this restaurant really stands apart because of the flavors and unique fusion of different types of cuisines and cultures. We will be back!!

    Prepping our dessert.

    From the minute we walked I. The door, it became an incredible experience! We were transported to a culinary heaven! From the chef to everyone on staff, they were so welcoming, fun and skilled at entertainment!

    June 2025 tasting menu with wine pairing
    Angel S.

    We came for the 6pm seating on a Wednesday night and experienced the Spring/Summer 2025 menu with wine pairings. Each dish was bold, flavorful, and carried a touch of heat, beautifully reflecting the chef's Indian Bengali heritage and love for spice. The wine pairings were refreshing and thoughtfully chosen to complement each course. We sat at the chef's table, which made the experience even more special. It was amazing to watch the team prepare each dish right in front of us. Everyone started at the same time, and the chef introduced each course with insight and personality. The service was attentive throughout, and the entire eight-course meal took just under two hours. Perfectly timed to wrap up before the next seating at 8pm.

    Dana L.

    We also came for the spring/summer tasting menu! Overall, agree with others that everything was bold, creative, and delicious! Each dish on this menu also had a touch of spice that was not overpowering, but elevated and complemented the overall flavor. The staff's dedication, spirit, kindness, and knowledge truly elevate the experience. Surprisingly, the highlights for us were the DESSERTS (surpassing the desserts at Jua in our opinion). That night, we received an extra pre-dessert dessert whose flavors they were experimenting with, and it turned out to be a highlight of the meal. My only criticism is that a couple dishes were a touch too salty for my taste, but even then, they were delicious. Highly recommend for an extremely special fine dining experience!

    Maggie C.

    OMG!!!!!! This place is a must goooooo!!!! My boyfriend booked this for our Valentine's Day dinner and I have to give him credit for choosing such a great place!! We were recommending this place to our friends and family and planning our next visit before dinner was even over (the chef confirmed that they change their menu every month, so we have decided we will be a regular and try it out once a month). It is very reasonably priced. The Chef was friendlier and nicer than the comments posted online. He asked us for our names and made quirky jokes that wasn't too much and made simple conversation with us. This guy definitely knows what he is doing and his cuisines!! They did a really great job mixing different cuisines. My favorite was the tortellini with pho. The pho was better then vietnamese pho restaurants in NYC. The flavors from the tortellini combined very well with the pho and this was the same for all dishes. We were very impressed. My boyfriend doesn't like fish at all and he thought both the trout and tile fish were really good. We also don't like beets but the beets they served with the beef absolutely blew our mind. The only thing we didn't like was the desserts. The first dessert was mixed with lemongrass and wasabi. I did not like that combo but not worth me taking off a star on the rating. My boyfriend and I agrees with other people that this place definitely deserves a Michelin star.

    Josephine L.

    I was surprised with dinner here, but while I'd like to say the surprise was amazing, our dinner here was just meh. If you're new to fine dining, Luthun will blow you away. If you're well acquainted with pretty plating, open kitchens, Asian "influences", small portions, and dishes that require an explanation, Luthun is a solid choice without much to distinguish it from the sea of other Michelin-starred/Michelin-star aspiring restaurants of NYC. The menu changes every few weeks, so I won't bother reviewing each course. The general takeaway is that most of our dishes had East Asian (and sometimes Middle Eastern) elements since those cuisines are far away more flavorful (and interesting, LBH) than European cuisines. The standout dish was the kimchi octopus taco. The most unique aspect of the tasting menu was the insertion of crunchy elements in almost every course. Usually, when this is done, the crunchiness detracts from the other ingredients and ends up being a chore on my teeth. Not so with Luthun. The crunch was done well. Kudos for that. The other thing worth noting is that Luthun clearly doesn't have a pastry chef, so don't expect much from dessert. It was a pear and passionfruit concoction with dried Nutella. Tasty, but not remarkable. Docked a star for service issues, like forcing us to sit right in front of the cold and therefore freeze every time it was opened, even though we were the first people at our seating and asked to sit further inside. Don't make your guests develop hypothermia. Or invest in thicker entry curtains. Also, they overlapped seatings, and as soon as the later seating came, we stopped getting any proactive service. When I asked them to refill my pot of tea, they took it away and never gave it back. When we finally flagged down someone to get a new pot, it arrived lukewarm. Finally, don't come here for special occasions. They don't do anything besides give you a candle.

    Nancy C.

    I don't mean to sound dramatic, but this was probably one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had in NYC. They have chef's counter seating that faces the open kitchen. I love being able to watch the chefs create the intricate dishes right in front of me. If you want a more intimate experience, they also have dining room tables. Their website describes the cuisine as "progressive american" - their menu consists of seasonal ingredients from all around the world. Most dishes incorporated southeast asian spices, which I really enjoyed. Everything was so well balanced, yet exploding to my taste buds. Service was the best. The chef was very involved in the entire process, from cooking to plating. The entire staff was so personable. We even took a shot together to celebrate one of the guest's birthday. What a spectacular dining experience!

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    As always, from start to finish Chef Nahid and master sommelier, Jahdea, blow me away. If the food wasn't so creative and impressive, the wines so delicious and interesting and the service so immediate, friendly and perfect, I might feel like I was at home (joking, not joking but seriously Luthun is so warm and welcoming and delicious)! For all these reasons we keep coming back again and again, often bringing friends we want to impress or more recently our kids - to introduce them to new tastes to grow their curiosity for the world. Looking forward to our next trip and yet another new menu and especially, another take on fushka, one of Chef Nahid's signature dishes.

    Jennie A.

    Stop reading this and go. You're welcome. Honestly one of the best tasting menus we have had in NYC. Each dish had so much flavor (best described as hint of Indian spices) and is cooked to perfection. There is some heat in the dishes, but people who like spicy food will say it isn't spicy enough and people who don't like any heat at all will say it is a bit spicy. The ambiance is great, very cozy without being too fancy. There are 8 seats at the kitchen counter and a handful of 2 and 4 seat tables. The sommelier (Jahdea) is very knowledgeable and we had some of the best mocktails (highly recommend the lemon pom) we have ever tried. Each course was fantastic and had a great combination of flavor and texture. We are not big into oytsters, mushrooms or mackerel and we loved each of those dishes. The staff is friendly and constantly describing dishes as awesome or f*ing awesome and then you try the dish and realize they are right. We would absolutely eat each course again and have no suggestions for improvement, but if we had to choose, the pushka (panipuri), octopus, cod and wagyu were the highlights. The wasabi jasmine sorbet before dessert (a gift from the chef) was surprisingly delicious and very creamy. The menu changes every 2-3 weeks so we will surely be back again! The portions are enough that you are satiated by the end and the presentation is art. Cannot recommend checking this place enough (FYI they are only open Wed-Sat).

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    Are there heat lamps for outside dining?

    We have heat lamps installed.

    Is the food halal?

    We are not certified halal.

    Is there a dress code/how should we be dressed?

    There is no dress code.

    How does it work while they're waiting for their liquor license? BYOB?

    Yup. There's actually a liquor store right by Luthun. We heard that store works to recommend wines that compliment the meals Luthun offers!

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    Came for Brunch on a Sunday . Great food (try the shrimp &…read moreGrits- different but really good). Live music is fabulous (Danny Lipsitz) and the drinks are perfect. Of all the places to go In New York, Glad we stopped here . The attentive service (Bar and Restaurant) made the experience even better. Great job Valerie's !!

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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