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Jing Fong to move into former Red Egg space in Chinatown
Dim sum legend Jing Fong’s new, slimmed-down Chinatown location has been confirmed after weeks of speculation. Neighborhood site Bowery Boogie spotted an application filed by Jing Fong to transfer the restaurant’s liquor license to a new site at 202 Centre Street, the former home of clubby Chinese restaurant Red Egg. As Jing Fong’s ownership indicated earlier, this is a far smaller location for the restaurant, which was formerly housed in an 800-seat spot on Elizabeth Street. There will be 125 seats at the new Centre Street space, which is slated to open in July.
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Jing Fong plans to reopen at a new location in Chinatown this July
It’s official: Chinatown’s largest restaurant is staying in Chinatown. Jing Fong, which previously announced it would be reopening at a new location this summer, has confirmed that it’s staying in the neighborhood, though its address is still unknown. The new restaurant is substantially smaller than its previous home on Elizabeth Street, marketing director Claudia Leo tells Eater, but owner Truman Lam is apparently working with an architect to recreate the ambiance of its sprawling dining room at the new 125-seat location. Executive chef Jin Ruan will continue on at the new restaurant, as well.