Restaurant in New York City, United States
YongChuan
150Pearl PointsClinton Street pick

About YongChuan
YongChuan is a practical Lower East Side pick when the goal is a food-focused dinner that does not require heavy reservation strategy. The New York Magazine 2025 recognition gives it a useful trust signal; choose it over nearby peers when ease and a considered restaurant choice matter more than a narrow ramen, carnitas, or big-group party brief.
YongChuan is a New York City restaurant with a direct planning profile: it is closed on Monday, opens in the evening Tuesday through Sunday, also lists daytime weekend hours. For diners comparing New York City options, the most concrete signals to use are its posted hours and its inclusion in New York Magazine's 2025 list of the best restaurants in New York.
A New York City choice with clear hours and editorial recognition
The clearest verified reason to consider YongChuan is its schedule, paired with recognition. It has New York Magazine placement on its 2025 restaurant list, which gives it an editorial signal beyond a basic directory listing. That does not define the full experience, but it does make YongChuan a more considered option when planning a meal in New York City.
Use the posted schedule as the practical guide: YongChuan is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Friday from 5 PM to 12 AM, open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 12 AM. For a broader night out, keep Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City experiences guide handy. If the meal needs to anchor a full stay, cross-check Our full New York City hotels guide.
When to choose a peer instead
If YongChuan does not fit the timing of the meal, compare it with other options such as Kings Co Imperial LES, Nakamura Ramen, Pig and Khao - LES, Beto's Carnitas & Guisados, or Davelle. The right choice depends on the kind of meal you want, the schedule that works, how each restaurant fits into the rest of the night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at YongChuan?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details for YongChuan. What is confirmed is that the restaurant is in New York City and lists evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, with additional daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday.
Can YongChuan accommodate groups?
Group accommodation is not confirmed in the verified details. If you are planning a group meal, check directly with the restaurant and compare the timing with other options such as Kings Co Imperial LES.
Is YongChuan good for solo dining?
Solo dining details are not specifically confirmed, but the posted hours make it possible to plan around evening hours Tuesday through Sunday and daytime weekend hours. Its New York Magazine 2025 list placement also gives diners a clear editorial reason to consider it.
What should I wear to YongChuan?
A specific dress code is not confirmed in the verified details. Plan for a New York City restaurant visit and use the posted hours to choose between Tuesday-to-Friday evening hours or the Saturday and Sunday daytime and evening windows.
Location
90 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
New York City, United States
Compare YongChuan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| YongChuan | New York City | , | New York Magazine The 43 Best Restaurants in New York (2025) |
| Kings Co Imperial LES | New York City | , | , |
| Nakamura Ramen | New York City | Ramen | , |
| Davelle | New York City | , | , |
| Pig and Khao - LES | New York City | , | , |
| Beto's Carnitas & Guisados | New York City | Mexican / carnitas | , |
How YongChuan New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Nakamura Ramen if the night needs ramen and a quicker format. Choose Pig and Khao - LES if the group wants a louder Lower East Side meal with more built-in energy.
How It Compares
YongChuan is the easiest recommendation when the group wants a flexible Lower East Side dinner with editorial recognition behind it. Kings Co Imperial LES is the closer cross-shop if the priority is a Chinese-leaning meal nearby, but YongChuan has the clearer 2025 recognition signal.
Nakamura Ramen is better for a fast, tightly focused ramen night; it is not the same kind of lingering dinner decision. Davelle works better when the mood is café-like and lighter, while YongChuan makes more sense for an evening restaurant plan.
For groups, Pig and Khao - LES is the stronger pick if loud energy is part of the brief. Beto's Carnitas & Guisados is the value-minded move when carnitas and Mexican cooking are the point, not a broader Lower East Side dinner.
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