Chef Tan, a Sichuan and Hunan restaurant at 37 St. Mark's Place in the East Village, served its last meals on February 15 and has remained closed this week. The lights are off, the gate is down, and a notice on the front door indicates a temporary shutdown. Regular patrons who frequently visited for its generous portions and affordable prices now encounter a locked storefront.
Sign In Window Blames 'Exhaust Duct' Repairs
According to EV Grieve, the handwritten sign on the door cites a "temporary closure due to exhaust duct maintenance and repair work." The outlet's report, which includes photos by Stacie Joy, notes that a worker speaking with a tipster characterized the shutdown as a "goodbye" to the location. EV Grieve first posted the item on Feb. 17.
Online Listings Still Show The East Village Spot
The restaurant's official site continues to list 37 St. Mark's Place as its address and highlights a menu of Szechuan and Hunan dishes, along with online ordering options, per Chef Tan's website. As of Feb. 18, 2026, there was no mention of any extended or permanent closure on the site.
From Jersey City To St. Mark's
The St. Mark's location debuted in 2022 as Chef Tan's first Manhattan outpost, taking over the former 99 Favor Taste space, according to earlier signage coverage from EV Grieve. That 2022 report notes that the brand moved into Manhattan after building a following in Jersey City.
Part Of A Broader Turnover
The pause at Chef Tan lands in the middle of a choppy stretch for New York City restaurants, with closures and shakeups continuing across the five boroughs. Eater is tracking a running list of recent NYC restaurant shutdowns through February, and that roundup flags several East Village spots that have gone dark in recent weeks, underscoring the ongoing churn along the neighborhood's dining corridors.
For now, East Village diners will have to keep an eye on the storefront and on the restaurant's official channels for any word on what happens next. The phone number and address for the St. Mark's location remain listed on its website.
