Tang By Mr Sun 唐
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tang By Mr Sun 唐 is a practical Upper East Side pick when convenience matters more than a documented destination-dining profile. Book it for a relaxed date, family meal, or low-pressure celebration nearby; cross-shop if the night needs confirmed pricing, a named chef, awards, or a defined tasting-menu format.
About Tang By Mr Sun 唐
Tang By Mr Sun 唐 is a New York City option to consider when its hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans.
Use it for a direct New York City plan, not a trophy reservation
The smart way to approach this booking is to treat it as a practical restaurant choice. There is no confirmed tasting-menu structure, chef profile, price tier, cuisine description, signature dish, or awards history in the details, so those should not be assumed when planning. That does not make it a bad call; it just defines the use case. Use the confirmed facts you do have: Tang By Mr Sun 唐 is open daily from 11:30 AM, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
For special occasions, choose it when the celebration needs a simple, flexible plan rather than a highly documented dining format. If the goal is a milestone meal with a known critic trail, awards signal, published menu structure, or formal price positioning, compare it against more documented New York City options before committing.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
Book if Tang By Mr Sun 唐 is convenient for your New York City plans and the party wants a meal that can fit around the rest of the evening. Cross-shop if the decision hinges on confirmed pricing, a named chef, a published signature dish, dietary accommodations, bar seating, takeout or delivery, or a clearly stated tasting-menu arc. Those details are not part of the profile, so the safer recommendation is to confirm directly with the venue or use this as a practical restaurant choice rather than a destination splurge.
The practical edge is the schedule. Daily service from 11:30 AM and later Friday and Saturday closing times give it more flexibility than restaurants built around narrow dinner windows, and that matters in New York City when plans shift. For diners building a broader city shortlist, Our full New York City restaurants guide is the better next stop; for a full night out, pair the restaurant search with Our full New York City bars guide and Our full New York City hotels guide.
Quick reference: choose this for a flexible New York City meal with smart-casual dress; cross-shop if the occasion needs a documented tasting menu, awards signal, confirmed cuisine, or formal price positioning.
Planning details
- Location
- 1442 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1392421
- Phone
- +16465902910
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tang By Mr Sun å positions itself deliberately off the familiar Upper East Side script, opting for a quieter, more considered presence. The restaurant reads as an independent program rather than a neighborhood outpost, which gives it a restrained, low‑noise confidence. Rather than competing on bustle, it stakes value on craft and a serious wine orientation, so the room feels curated and calm. That combination — attention to cellar and a purposeful lack of flash — makes Tang feel like a composed, low‑key addition to Third Avenue, one that rewards diners who appreciate subtlety over spectacle.
Best For
This is a place built for focused meals and deliberate conversation: dinner service for diners who appreciate a thoughtful wine list and composed Chinese cooking. The Upper East Side setting and the description’s emphasis on a cellar‑centric program make it well suited to business dinners, intimate celebrations, or groups who want a refined, quieter night out. Guests who value a serious sommelier program alongside elevated versions of Chinese classics will find the restaurant especially fitting for special‑occasion evenings or discretionary dinners where tasting and pairing matter as much as the food.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures and the wine program. The menu highlights items like Peking Duck, Lobster Shumai, Kung Pao Chicken and the Truffle Scallion Pancake — all sensible anchors for a shared meal. Given the restaurant’s framing around its cellar, ask the front‑of‑house or sommelier for pairing recommendations to match the umami and richness of those dishes. For groups, order a few signature plates to share so everyone can taste across textures and flavors, and let the wine selections guide the pacing of the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant atmosphere with impeccable service and beautifully presented dishes, celebrating refined Chinese flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Peking Duck
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Lobster Shumai
- Truffle Scallion Pancake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1442 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Planning details
Location
1442 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If the goal is a nearby Chinese meal with broader name recognition, cross-shop Pig Heaven. If the night needs a more traditional Upper East Side occasion feel, compare Hoexters and Antonucci before deciding.
Restaurant context
How it compares on the Upper East Side shortlist
Tang By Mr Sun 唐 is the lower-friction choice when the priority is an easy Upper East Side meal rather than a heavily researched occasion booking. Compared with Hoexters and Antonucci, it is the safer pick for diners who want less ceremony and more scheduling flexibility, while those two are better cross-shops when the room and classic neighborhood feel matter more to the evening.
For value, the decision is hard to separate from missing price detail, so judge by use case rather than spend. Pig Heaven is the more obvious alternative if the group wants a nearby Chinese-leaning meal with stronger name recognition, while Tang By Mr Sun 唐 makes more sense when its exact location is the deciding factor. Amber and Exceed Physical Culture are better treated as cross-shops for a different mood rather than direct replacements.
Booking difficulty appears easier here than at restaurants that draw destination traffic, so use it for weeknight flexibility, small celebrations, and groups that do not want to plan far ahead. If ambiance is the main criterion, compare photos and current menus before choosing between these peers; if convenience is the main criterion, this is the cleaner uptown call.
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Compare Tang By Mr Sun 唐
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Tang By Mr Sun 唐 | New York City | No published awards |
| Hoexters | New York City | No published awards |
| Antonucci | New York City | No published awards |
| Pig Heaven | New York City | No published awards |
| Exceed Physical Culture | New York City | No published awards |
| Amber | New York City | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #662026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #902026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 2026SCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Restaurants2026 Black Pearl 2 DiamondMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Cathay Members’ Choice Awards — Venue Winners2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tang By Mr Sun 唐 good for solo dining?
It can be, if the location and hours fit your plans. The details show daily opening at 11:30 AM, with closing at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Does Tang By Mr Sun 唐 handle dietary restrictions?
Plan to ask directly before you go, since dietary and allergy details are not part of the profile. If your restriction is strict, confirm with the venue through its official channels before booking or visiting.
Can I eat at the bar at Tang By Mr Sun 唐?
That is not something to count on from the venue details. If bar seating matters, contact Tang By Mr Sun 唐 directly before you go, especially on Friday or Saturday evening when it stays open until 11:30 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Tang By Mr Sun 唐?
Treat it as a practical New York City option with limited public details. It is open every day at 11:30 AM, closes at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and stays open until 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
What should I wear to Tang By Mr Sun 唐?
The dress code is smart casual, so keep it polished but not overly formal.
