Of the dozens of Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurants around the world,Perry Street is the only one that teams the prolific chef with his son, who is a restaurateur and chef in his own right (running Indonesian restaurants Wayan and Ma-Dé), and Perry’s
been around for over 20 years and counting. As the executive chef of the West Village institution, Cedric Vongerichten highlights what he does best with his father’s touches: a melding of French, American, and pan-Asian touches into elegant dishes.
What to order
- Start with the chilled soups. During my visit, I had the most comforting sweet pea soup ($18), poured over aerated tumbleweed cheese, a firm, aged cow’s milk cheese.
- The just-seared ahi tuna covered in broken rice crackers ($32) has a nice textural balance, brightened up by the citrusy Sriracha sauce.
- When Perry Street opened in 2005, serving fried chicken at fancy restaurants was a whole thing. The restaurant’s iteration ($38) is served on a plate, with the fried chicken at the center, dressed and surrounded by a ring of fava beans and wild rice. The fantastically spicy scotch bonnet sauce is poured in the middle so it goes underneath the chicken.
Best seat in the house
The corner semicircle booth is the best for views of the Hudson River right outside and good natural light when it’s daytime.
Best for
Couples looking for a quiet space to eat; post-work friend groups; lingering weekend brunches.
Insider tip
The six-course $148 tasting menu offers surprising value. For those looking for simple quality meals can order from the “simply prepared” section, with plainer entrees like fish and beef tenderloins. Likewise, you can ordertakeout and delivery.
