Cô Lac
East Village, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Regional Vietnamese Precision
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Cô Lạc is an East Village dinner pick for Central Vietnamese cooking from chef Helen Nguyen. Reserve through OpenTable; dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM.
About Cô Lac
Cô Lạc is a Central Vietnamese dinner choice in the East Village from chef Helen Nguyen. The restaurant’s booking profile points to seafood, noodles, rice cakes and family recipes, with cocktails upstairs and a dining room downstairs. Check the current menu before planning around a particular dish or price.
Plan a table
Dinner is listed Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, at 234 East 4th Street. The restaurant links directly to OpenTable for reservations. Sunday and Monday are listed as closed; check the current schedule before travelling.
What to expect from the cooking
Nguyen’s Central Vietnamese and family influences are the through-line. A first visit can be built around the current rice-cake, seafood and noodle offerings, with the upstairs bar as an option for a drink. Review the live menu when booking rather than relying on an old price or sampler format.
Planning details
- Location
- 234 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- colacnyc.com
- Phone
- (929) 418-5840
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cô Lạc is an East Village Vietnamese restaurant led by chef Helen Nguyen. Its cooking draws on Central Vietnam and the food of her childhood, with seafood, noodles and rice cakes in the mix. An upstairs bar and a downstairs dining room give guests two ways to settle in for dinner.
Best For
Cô Lạc serves Central Vietnamese cooking from chef Helen Nguyen at 234 East 4th Street. Its booking description highlights family recipes, seafood, noodles and rice cakes. Reserve through its site and check the current menu before planning around a particular dish.
Ordering Tips
Ask what seafood, noodle and rice-cake dishes are currently available. The restaurant lists dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, on its own site; OpenTable displays later closing times, so confirm directly for a late booking.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy home-away-from-home atmosphere with relaxed yet lively vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Scotch Egg
- Kabocha Fried Rice
- Phở Cheese Melt
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 234 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the kitchen at Cô Lạc?
Chef Helen Nguyen leads the East Village restaurant, drawing on Central Vietnamese cooking and family recipes.
When is Cô Lạc open?
The restaurant lists dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, and closes Sunday and Monday. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Can I reserve a table?
Yes. The restaurant links to OpenTable reservations from its official site.
