Wayan NYC

Wayan NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Cassie

   Jacksonville3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The satay (especially the scallop) was delicious. The lobster noodles were great, but the portion was smaller than I expected
   

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   Gayathri

   New York City3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Visited Wayan to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Food was awesome! The satay trio and lobster noodles were delicious! Not forgetting the pandan custard. We mentioned my friend’s birthday and the team brought out an ice cream scoop with a candle for my friend which was thoughtful. The staff were quite busy as the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday night.
   

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   shuhuax

   New York City2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is great except their signature. Great drink. Very loud inside the restaurant. Nice decoration.
   

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   Todd

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on December 26, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The worst food and service I have ever experienced. $1000 for 5 people on a fixed price menu. The food was undercooked and/or overcooked. The restaurant was freezing and empty.
   

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   Caroline

   Oklahoma City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The “family style” prix fixe portions for a party of two were a bit skimpier than I’d expected for such an acclaimed restaurant.
   

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   Nicole VIP

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitstaff were awesome. Food was so good. Been here several times already. I like to take new friends and family here. Lobster noodles and crab rice are still my faves. Thank you!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   St. Louis2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Felt rushed. They insisted on us placing the entire order at one time. Then the food came out too fast
   

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   Luc

   London1 review

   2.0

   Dined on December 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Déçu de la cuisine : très épicé et pas très bien indiqué sur la carte . Service trop rapide .
   

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   Patrick

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wayan is a Nolita/SoHo located Indonesian and French fusion restaurant. This cuisine and style was novel yet comforting. Went with a group of 6 and we tried a good portion of the menu. Lovely decor and moderate noise and energy. We didn’t see the back area but I’m sure with the res availability, it’s sizable. I appreciate how the reservations are attainable yet it is still popular. 1. Satays - lamb, pork, scallops - all were flavorful — 8.2/10 2. Golden Sweet potatoes — godly 9.6/10 3. Citrus salad - refreshing, though the base was chunks of cabbage which isn’t my favorite — 7.6 4. Baby squid - very fried, but quality squid and a delicious & balanced mix of toppings — 8.6 5. Hamachi tartare - fresh seafood, good mix of sweet, bitter, & savory, with a little bit of crunch — 8.4 6. Sea bass - fresh, cooked perfectly, nice light sauce — 8.6 7. Lobster noodles — the revered lobster noodles were excellent, velvety noodles with a sticky coating. Plentiful lobster, portion size was fine given the small bowl. I have had better sauces which is the only detractor — 9.4 8. Crescent duck - really enjoyed this, slept on by my dinnermates — 8.6 9. Corn fritters - yum — 8.8 White wine was a strong choice, moderate sweetness. I have sesame, tree nut, and peanut allergies, and the staff/kitchen were great with accommodating and informing us on what items were safe. Otherwise, the service was good not great. I liked the speed and order of serving the satays, small plates, and then large plates. They did get rid of glasses while someone was going to pour more wine and did not ask about drinks often. I will be returning!
   

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    Marissa VIP

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely mind blown, amazing flavorful food. Everything on the menu is a must try!
    

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