886 (restaurant)

886
Interactive map of 886
Restaurant information
Location26 St. Marks Place, New York City, New York, United States
Coordinates40°43′44″N 73°59′19″W / 40.72885°N 73.98868°W / 40.72885; -73.98868

886 is a Taiwanese restaurant in the East Village of Manhattan in New York City. Named after Taiwan's calling code, it is known for its "clubby vibe" paired with traditional Taiwanese cuisine.[1] Some of its dishes include the "sausage party," or a "small sausage in large sausage," and a gourmet take on the Taiwanese McDonald's fried chicken sandwich.[2]

History

886 was founded by Eric Sze and Andy Chuang as a restaurant combining Taiwanese fare with "current American trends" in order to draw a "hip," younger crowd and distinguish it from the 2010s influx of Taiwanese restaurants in New York City.[2] In particular, Sze reflected upon his experiences at izakayas, and in Koreatown, and found that there weren't many Taiwanese places where one could eat and drink.[3] The restaurant opened on July 11, 2018.[2]

In 2023, Dominique Ansel collaborated with Sze on a Lunar New Year special: "a French-style shaobing pork belly sandwich, with a peanut rice milk drink."[4]

Critical reception

Eater called 886 one of the best Taiwanese restaurants in New York City, noting that it "evokes the feeling of late-night Taiwanese hangs and serves food to match."[5]

Time Out named it one of the best restaurants in the East Village.[6]

References

  1. ^ Goldfield, Hannah (2018-11-30). "886, Ho Foods, and New York's Taiwanese New Wave". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  2. ^ a b c Tuder, Stefanie (2018-07-10). "Inside 886, Where Taiwanese Food Gets a Playful Spin". Eater NY. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  3. ^ Wu, Stephanie (2018-11-05). "Taiwanese food is finally having a moment in New York City's crowded restaurant scene". Mic. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  4. ^ Orlow, Emma (2023-01-18). "Taiwanese Restaurant 886 Is Hosting a Pop-Up With Dominique Ansel in Manhattan". Eater NY. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  5. ^ Tsung, John (2017-06-22). "The Best Taiwanese Restaurants in NYC". Eater NY. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
  6. ^ "The 28 best restaurants in the East Village". Time Out New York. Archived from the original on 2025-07-08. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
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