Hea (CLOSED)
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from Pronounced "HEE," this bi-level East Village eatery named after the Cantonese slang for "chill" is the fourth spot from Third Avenue mini-monopolizer Joe Ngai (Friend House, Red House), who describes the menu as "home-style Asian cuisine." Translation: a sort of pan–South Asian mélange that incorporates Indonesian, Thai and Hong Kong influences in dishes like coconut-galangal broth with organic chicken, and skate wing grilled in banana leaves. The aesthetic aims for, ahem, Zen "chill," with stone fixtures, custom-made carved wood furniture from China, and a first-floor bar serving beer, wine, sake and cocktails. Yep, load up on the sake—that'll chill you out.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Third Ave.
- Public Transportation:
- L to Third Ave.
The Basics
- Hours:
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Sun.-Thu. 4 p.m.-11:30 p;m.
Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-12 a.m.Bar open until 1 a.m.Sun.-Wed., 2 a.m. Thu.-Sat.
- Cuisine:
- Asian, Chinese, and Indonesian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
Features
- Features:
- Late Night
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
