# Hutong Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/hutong JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/hutong.json - Cuisine: Northern Chinese - Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Four rooms: Jinyu (10), Jiuwan (10), Mao'er (18), Liulichang (18); combinable - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.2 (1,463 reviews) - Address: Inside Beacon Courtyard, 731 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA - Phone: (212) 758-4800 - Website: https://hutong-nyc.com - Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Hutong's elegant private rooms transport your group from bustling Midtown into an intimate Northern Chinese sanctuary, where hand-pulled noodles and Peking duck are served amid rich wood paneling and silk accents. The four distinct spaces—from cozy 10-person chambers to grand 18-seat dining rooms—can be combined for larger celebrations, creating a seamless flow between conversations and courses. It's the kind of place where business dinners evolve into memorable evenings, and family gatherings feel both sophisticated and genuinely welcoming. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 8 to 12 book the second floor private rooms or large main floor tables for birthdays and corporate dinners. - Private dining rooms sit on the second floor and are used for birthdays, family dinners, and client or corporate events. - Reported group sizes range from 6 to 12, with one party of 9 spending about $1,700 including drinks. - Ordering is a la carte and shared, with the flaming Peking duck carved tableside as the centerpiece; set Emperor and restaurant week menus also exist. - One reviewer was charged $50 to cut and serve an outside birthday cake; another had that fee waived after service delays. What works: Private rooms are quiet, elegant and good for conversation; Tableside flaming Peking duck works well as a group centerpiece; Staff named repeatedly for smooth pacing with large parties; Complimentary birthday desserts and celebration touches. Watch out for: Large parties report late seating, missing chairs and slow single-server coverage; Portions small for the price when sharing across a big table; Extra fees add up, including a $50 cake cutting charge. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Hutong have a private dining room?** Yes. Hutong offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Four rooms: Jinyu (10), Jiuwan (10), Mao'er (18), Liulichang (18); combinable. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Hutong?** Guests at Hutong typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Hutong for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Hutong open?** Hutong is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 10:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Hutong?** Hutong is a $$$$ Northern Chinese restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 1,463 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Fine-dining destination for Northern Chinese plates set in an elegant Art Deco-inspired space. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Hutong?** Groups of 8 to 12 book the second floor private rooms or large main floor tables for birthdays and corporate dinners. Private dining rooms sit on the second floor and are used for birthdays, family dinners, and client or corporate events. Reported group sizes range from 6 to 12, with one party of 9 spending about $1,700 including drinks. Ordering is a la carte and shared, with the flaming Peking duck carved tableside as the centerpiece; set Emperor and restaurant week menus also exist. One reviewer was charged $50 to cut and serve an outside birthday cake; another had that fee waived after service delays. Reviewers praise: private rooms are quiet, elegant and good for conversation; tableside flaming peking duck works well as a group centerpiece; staff named repeatedly for smooth pacing with large parties; complimentary birthday desserts and celebration touches. Watch for: large parties report late seating, missing chairs and slow single-server coverage; portions small for the price when sharing across a big table; extra fees add up, including a $50 cake cutting charge. Based on 70 Google reviews of Hutong that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.