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Wenwen

4.1 (350 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Winni Z.

The interior was spacious, and I love all the plants inside the restaurant. Though we were seated ridiculously close to the table next to us for some reason, so it was sometimes hard to hear my friend sitting across from me. The staff is nice and frequently checked in on us. The pork jowl is Hakka style and very salty, but very tender and soft. The beef noodle soup tasted fantastic, so flavorful, and beef just melts in your mouth. But the only thing I thought was a must-get is actually the fried tangyuan with ice cream. The chewy mochi with the sweet black sesame filling paired deliciously with the cold ice cream. Just thinking about it makes me want to go back!

Megana V.

sad that we didn't make it in time for their famous chicken but got to try the spicy beef fat noodles, pea shoots, and pork rice. the pork rice was probs my favorite, noodles and veg were good too and overall solid portion sizes! a fun taiwanese fusion spot overall.

Lucy M.

Drinks were excellent! They seated us at the bar first because we were super early and the popcorn chicken app was very well fried with some yummy glaze. Faves at our dinner table were the cold sesame noodles, wontons, and pork jowl. IMO you don't need the fried rice so just get the jowl as an app, not a protein add-on. I wished the BDSM chicken had more dark meat, but it was also really well fried and flavored. My husband and I also both wished the fried tofu app fully went stinky tofu, but I get why that's not on the menu here. Pork hock croquette was just ok and the huadiao egg tofu could've been better served over rice vs with wonton chips. Pea shoots were solid but it's hard to mess that up. Husband wished the wontons were in more of a chili oil than the sesame sauce but the wontons themselves were really delicious. Want to try 886 next time!

Tangyuan
Maria J.

Idk why I haven't been here before?? It was absolutely delicious!! Bf said they might have the best pork jowls in the city! Big words!! The beef oil noodles gave big chicken plate vibes (iykyk) but with beef Mushroom salad was a little different than the regular woodear salad - delish!! The main star of the show imo was the fried tangyuan - delicious creamy ice cream with a crispy mochi-y sesame ball of goodness!! Cant wait to come back and try their other items! Great cocktail list, great service, great vibes, smaller spot but has one bigger table to accommodate a bigger party! Also, didn't know but it's by the same team behind 888 in st marks!

Alan T.

Wenwen is a Taiwanese fusion place known for their BDSM chicken, where they only serve a very limited amounts of the dish each day. They open at 5 pm for dinner and I came to wait at 4:50 pm. I was able to walk-in right away and get seated. SM in the chicken dish stands for soy milk and it was definitely something I was able to taste. The portion size was pretty decent but I did had two issues with the dish. The dish was more of a Sichuan/Mala type of seasoning rather than something you expect to see from Taiwanese fried chicken. I did wish they use that kind of seasoning instead. With such a big portion of chicken, I also wish they had more of a variety of dark and white meat, as I had mostly white. I also ordered their minced pork over rice and their beef noodle soups - two classic Taiwanese dishes. I actually ended up enjoying Wenwen's take on the two dishes more than the chicken! They were also known for their fried Tangyuan desserts and that was something I enjoyed as well!

BDSM Chicken
Mia H.

Sister restaurant to the lively 886 in Saint Marks, Wenwen in Greenpoint offers up comfort Taiwanese food with a variety of small bites, rice and noodle dishes, and specialty dishes. Service was good, and pretty quick. One of their specialty dishes that I've heard so much about is their BDSM chicken: their Brinded, De-boned, and Soy-Milk battered yellow fat chicken. As they only have limited quantity each day, I was surprised that they had it when I came in at 6:30p on a Monday. I paired it with their cucumber salad and some rice,and it was great! The chicken was crispy yet still juicy and the seasoning was delicious. Loved the sauteed greens and beansprouts that they added to the dish, and I thought that it was very well-rounded. Would love to come back to try some of their other popular dishes, such as their popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, or tangyuan.

Jo W.

Beef noodle soup is delicious! I was surprised that it was brought out very quickly after I ordered. The broth is hot and flavorful, and after devouring the beef and noodles, I drank it all up! The beef was very tender and fell apart. The noodles were delicious and made me think of ramen. I sat at the bar, and the gal who was bartending was also my waitress, and she took my order and was awesome! Not the best beef noodle soup I've ever had (I'm Taiwanese, my standards are high), but it hit the spot on a cold drizzly December night.

Beef Noodle Soup
Nicholas M.

Walked on a Wednesday night at 8pm and was seated about 10 mins later. Service was good and the ambience was nice. The bathroom had a disco ball and some very hip Asian music. The food: Sacha Hot Honey Popcorn chicken - great appetizer and was fried well and very juicy chicken. Beef noodle soup - the beef was super tender and delicious and the noodles were good. The soup was very savory. Cold sesame noodles - yummy dish as well. Very refreshing and it pair well with the popcorn chicken Fried Tangyuan w/ Ice cream - delicious and packed with flavor. I laughed a bit because it tasted like a drumstick ice cream cone . The peanuts and sesame really gave me that feel but the tangyuan was a great dessert. Pretty pricey tho Would come back for their chicken sandwich!

Ivan L.

The food was good, but the service left a bad impression. My friend surprised me with a birthday cake, and no one told us there was a $5 per person cake fee until after the staff had already put a candle on it. Once they mentioned the charge, we told them we'd just take the cake home instead. They removed the candle and never gave it back, which felt unnecessary. I attached a photo of the cake--you can even see the holes where the candle had already been placed. After we finished dinner, we stayed for a few minutes to chat. The server kept walking by and giving us looks that made us feel like we were being rushed. Then a woman, who I think was the manager, came over again to remind us about the cake fee, even though we had already said we weren't eating it there. I completely understand if a restaurant has a cake-cutting fee, but it should be communicated upfront. I've never felt so unwelcome while celebrating a birthday. It's a shame because the food was good, but the service made the experience disappointing.

Black pepper beef and broccoli
Megan Y.

Came here on a sunday night at 6:30 PM and didn't have to wait to get seated. I liked the lighting and asian decorations inside. Favorite dish was the peashoots and tofu skin! It just had such a unique flavor. The beef and chicken were both cooked super tender, and the msg and black pepper flavors were very strong. It seemed a little pricey for the portion sizes at first, but the dishes were very filling!

Bdsm chicken sandwich with tater tots
Alvin Z.

Came here during a snowstorm because I was so confident in loving it! However, the BDSM Chicken Sandwich + Tater Tots was unfortunately overpriced and underwhelming. To be fair, the food isn't bad at all. The chicken is fried well, crispy on the outside while tender inside. The tater tots are also crunchy like a tater tot should be. But for $24 price tag, there's nothing special here at all. The chicken sandwich itself is very small (literally about the size of my palm). It has a savory popcorn-chicken style seasoning, but it's not bold enough at all. It also has "spicy sauce" on it but it pretty much tastes like Kewpie and is not spicy in the slightest. Worst part is that the rest of the plate (about 2/3 of it!) is just plain tater tots with regular ketchup. There was no seasoning, no special sauce, no twist; just standard tots. Overall, it's fine food, it's just not worth the price nor trekking out during a snowstorm for (though the latter point may just be me). At that price point, I expected something more filling, flavorful, or memorable. Service was knowledgeable and friendly and they played nice old school Chinese songs. It was also nice and homey inside, though the tables were packed closely together so you can eavesdrop on your neighbors if you're bored.

Elaine C.

This place has been on my to-go list 5ever and im happy to have come on a friday night with a friend. We sat by the bar and it was chill. Love the vibe in there. Very cozy for a cold night. Friendly service as well. We ordered hot sesame noodles and it was good! Very light hint of pb. The popcorn chicken were huge! Not no tiny pieces. The mocktails we got were also tasty! As for the tongyuan omg it was my fave! The were pan fried maybe? But the crisp on it then with ice cream was delicious! Just be sure to eat it in one bite or itll get all over you. Don't make my mistake! Overall id come back even though it is a bit pricy but i get it. Its ny. Lol

Three treasure beef noodle soup
Charlene H.

Loved my lunch at Wenwen! I have to admit I was a little skeptical when I looked at the menu, especially as someone who grew up in a large Taiwanese American community and went to Taipei every year as a child. But I was very pleasantly surprised at 1) how well all the food was cooked, 2) the creative aspects added into some of the dishes, and 3) how affordable it was. I really liked the way they used red yeast paste and tianmian sauce in dishes that would not traditionally have them. I would definitely recommend their lunch, and I will be back to try brunch or dinner!

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Ask the Community - Wenwen

What's the nearest ferry/subway/bus?

India Street / Greenpoint terminal or for subway Greenpoint Ave.

During brunch, we can order from brunch menu? Correct? Can't order from dinner menu?

Correct, you can only from the brunch menu

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