GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN
Wenwen
Hearty Taiwanese cooking and flaming cocktails from the team behind 886, at the top of Manhattan Avenue.
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IllustrationThe Greenpoint sibling of 886 in the East Village, Wenwen serves Taiwanese cooking that tastes like it came out of a home kitchen in Taipei — hearty, saucy and made for sharing — in a dark, fun room at the north end of Manhattan Avenue. There's a disco ball in the bathroom.
Order lo ba beng, the braised pork over rice, and the black pepper beef with broccoli, and watch for the BDSM chicken, of which only a handful are made each night. A big flaming cocktail for the table is the way to start.
Editor’s tip
Come with four, order family-style and ask early whether the night's chickens are gone.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.