ABOUT
Falansai ("fuh-lan-sigh") is a Vietnamese-Mexican restaurant by Vietnamese-Mexican chef Eric Tran :). Located in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn, we are all about feeding the world delicious foods from Northeast American ingredients, that challenge the traditional ideas of what constitutes "American" cuisine.
Falansai was established in 2013, and reimagined in 2020. Henry Trieu originally opened Falansai in 2003 and named the restaurant for his father's pronunciation of the word "français." His father was a Chinese immigrant to Vietnam who grew up under French occupation. Henry closed the restaurant in early 2020 and sold it to Chef Eric Tran later that year to fulfill his desire of keeping the restaurant open as a Vietnamese culinary destination.
Falansai "2.0" was reimagined in November of 2020 and reflects the cooking of Eric's cultural background. As a Vietnamese-Mexican and American from Chi-Town (and now New Yorker), diners can expect the unexpected from Eric's cooking. There is nothing "traditional" about his cuisine, but it is 110% authentic cooking from Eric's heart & soul.
We have put a lot of thought into pairing seasonal sourcing with local purveyors. We practice whole animal butchery. From smoked & grilled meats, to house-made charcuterie, to fresh & cured sausages, we highlight the entire animal in a multitude of ways.
All that being said, we are here to provide you with good vibes and delicious food.
CHEF ERIC TRAN
Eric Tran is a first generation American by way of Mexico and Vietnam. He grew up in Chicagoland, transitioning to New York in 2009. He began his humble career in restaurants at the age of 16 working the takeout counter at a local pizza joint in the suburbs of Chicago. He later graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago with a degree in Culinary Arts. He cut his teeth in Chicago with respected chefs such as Andrew Zimmerman before moving to New York in 2009 to open West Village classics Joseph Leonard and Jeffrey’s Grocery. Most recently, he worked at Blue Hill at Stone Barns under Chef Dan Barber, and departed in 2020 to take over Falansai.
When Eric is not in the kitchen, you can find him behind his turn tables or hanging out with his family (Beatrice, Tako, and Amy).
The entire exterior (and parts of the interior) were repainted by artist Kimyon Huggins (@kimyon333) in 2022. Even if you're not hungry, swing by to check out the monumental murals. It is a feast for the eyes & soul.