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Lai Rai New York hours, address and directions
Lai Rai is open every evening, from 5 or 6 PM until 10 PM, 10:30 PM or midnight depending on the day, at 76 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002. No phone number is listed, so the Google Maps listing and its Instagram account, @lairai.nyc, are the ways to check before you go.
When it is open
Opening hours
These are the hours on its Google Maps listing, read on November 11, 2026. A May 2025 Off-Menu article gives 6 to 10 PM for Monday to Thursday, while Google shows Thursday closing at 10:30 PM, so we use Google. The listing does not say whether hours change on public holidays, and a bar this small may change them without notice. Check Instagram first.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Where it is
Address and how to find it
76 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002
Lai Rai is on the Lower East Side, at the edge of Chinatown, according to Time Out and SoHo Grand. It sits next door to Mắm, the Vietnamese restaurant whose team is behind the bar.
- By car: parking is not confirmed in any source we read, so plan on street rules or a nearby garage and check them yourself.
- By public transport or on foot: the nearest subway stop is not confirmed from a reliable source. Enter the address in a trip planner or in the Google Maps button above.
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Good to know
Parking and access
Parking
Parking is not confirmed. None of the sources we checked says whether there is a lot, a garage or only street parking.
Accessibility
Step-free access is not confirmed in the listings we checked. The room is small, with about 22 seats per SoHo Grand, so ask on Instagram if you need it.
Eating in
Google Maps lists dine-in and delivery, though delivery is not confirmed elsewhere. Time Out mentions outdoor tables. No reservation policy was found.
Quick answers
Visiting questions
Where is Lai Rai?
Lai Rai is at 76 Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002, at the edge of Chinatown. It is next door to the restaurant Mắm.
Do I need a reservation at Lai Rai?
It was not confirmed. No booking page was found and no source states a reservation policy. The room is small, so ask on Instagram before taking a group.
How big is Lai Rai, and can I sit outside?
SoHo Grand counts 22 seats, and A/TLY describes a small room with marble tables and a few bar seats. Time Out mentions outdoor tables, and Off-Menu says guests gather outside in warm spring weather.
Is there parking near Lai Rai?
It was not confirmed in the sources we checked. Check street parking rules or a nearby garage yourself before you drive.
Is Lai Rai open on holidays?
It was not confirmed. The listing does not give holiday hours, so check Lai Rai’s Instagram account before you go.
Where this comes from
Sources
- Google Maps profile for Lai Rai, 76 Forsyth St: name, category, address, hours, rating and review count, website link pointing to Instagram (as verified by the requester on 2026-11-11; the page did not load in the research browser)
- Off-Menu, 'Sweet, Savory, and In Between' by Annie Zhou (May 2025): owners, opening season, snacks, ice cream flavors, rice wines and other drink styles
- Time Out New York listing: what the place is, link with Mắm and Đi Ăn Đi, kitchen next door, marble bar and outdoor tables
- SoHo Grand, 'Where to Drink Wine Right Now in Downtown Manhattan': 22 seats, fall 2024 opening, decor, wine styles
- Resy Editorial, 'The New York Restaurants We Loved in July' (31 Jul 2025): staff pick mention, guava sorbet and Laughing Cow ice cream
- A/TLY listing: small room with marble tables, few bar seats, Paris By Night projections, Instagram as the only web presence
Last checked on November 11, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.