Falansai
Vietnamese restaurant · Greenpoint ·
Creative Vietnamese with French twist: duck confit, pho, house-made sausage
Creative Vietnamese with French twist: duck confit, pho, house-made sausage
"After merging with Greenpoint’s Pan Pan Vino Vino, this Mexican-Vietnamese favorite has downsized into a small, lively spot that’s a coffee shop and bakery by day and, at night, a streamlined take on its former Bushwick-era self with mostly new dishes and a few returning hits. The once-gnawable confit duck necks now appear as “Vietnamese tamales,” with duck meat studding the masa and a banana leaf wrapper lending a compelling, almost-floral flavor (they can be made with bok choy, though the menu leans heavy on animal proteins). The fish sauce–glazed ginger chicken is tender and great for a solo diner, and the sidecar of chicken broth is the secret star—dip a spoonful of rice into it for the most restorative bite of the night. Berkshire pork skewers come slightly smoky with an herbal edge, and while flavors skew savory, a side of lettuce for wrapping adds welcome freshness. Best for meat eaters catching up over a light dinner with a few glasses of wine (bottles range from $50 to $150), the space is small with many seats at the bar, so it’s better for pairs or small groups; it feels lively without being overly loud. The meal starts with nước chấm, salsa macha, a bright gingery hot sauce made with facing heaven chiles (milder than the name suggests), and pickled vegetables—mix and match to your liking, and the restaurant sells bottles of its hot sauce if it becomes your favorite." - Bettina Makalintal
"Chef Eric Tran revives his Bushwick hit inside Pan Pan Vino Vino with favorites like shrimp cake lettuce wraps and curry chicken tostadas; to start, the short dinner menu runs six a la carte dishes plus two prix fixe options ($58 or $88), while Pan Pan remains a bakery by day and a wine bar by night." - Tierney Plumb
"Maybe you’ve heard of Falansai. Itused to be in Bushwick, but now it’s moving to Greenpoint, and joining forces with all-day cafePan Pan Vino Vino. They’ll do baked goods and sandwiches during the day, and an all new Vietnamese-Mexican menu in the evening." - Willa Moore
"Have you ever gnawed on a confit duck neck in a dining room resembling someone’s stylish mid-century modern home, while “Stay Fly” by Three 6 Mafia played over the speakers? If the answer is no (we’d be surprised if you said yes), you haven’t had dinner at Falansai in Bushwick yet. This restaurant opened in 2013, and the food has since evolved into a reflection of the current chef’s Vietnamese-Mexican heritage, with guacamole sitting comfortably alongside sesame rice crackers." - team infatuation
"The beautiful space of Falansai matches the menu's serious attention to detail. The owner, Henry, has created a lovely, thoughtful space to enjoy Vietnamese home cooking with a French twist. Our faves are the perfectly seasoned green beans in mushroom sauce, crab and glass noodles, and shrimps and okra. We love the new outdoor space fully equipped with fountain and goldfish(!), murals by local artists, and endless good vibes." - WSDIA | WeShouldDoItAll
