uluh (葫芦) is a modern Chinese restaurant and tea house at 152 Second Avenue in the East Village, between 9th and 10th Streets. It draws diners with house-roasted Peking duck, Shanghainese soup dumplings, and a long list of globally sourced teas (uluh).
The menu travels across China and wider Asia. The kitchen roasts its signature duck daily for crisp skin and juicy meat (Yelp). Cantonese dim sum shares the table with Sichuan dry pot and Singaporean seafood. Tea gets equal billing here, and uluh runs a traditional afternoon tea service alongside its full dining menu (Mato). The stylish, warmly lit dining room suits family-style meals, which makes it a reliable pick for groups who want to share a duck and several dumpling baskets.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Hours: uluh opens daily at 11:30am. It closes at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and at 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Holiday hours may vary (uluh).
Reservations: The main dining room takes bookings for weekday visits between 11:30am and 6pm. Weekends are walk-in only, so arrive near opening to skip the dinner wait. Larger parties can ask about the VIP room.
Getting there: Take the L train to 1st or 3rd Avenue, or the 6 train to Astor Place. Afterward, walk a block north to historic St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. For inquiries, call (917) 261-5963.
