Update: We are pausing our regular operations at the moment to concentrate on Kindred and Ruffian. We will have a limited menu of prepared food available for pick-up at the Black Emperor Bar window. Effective 7/6, we will no longer be accepting pick-up/delivery orders on this website and delivery platforms. Thanks for the continued support!
“The hit-making team behind wine bar Ruffian and restaurant and bar Kindred are now heading up the kitchen at Black Emperor, a casual East Village bar. Expect classic dive bar menu items with Southeast Asian twists.”
— Eater
“Executive chef Josh Ochoa and chef de cuisine Jordan Ngyuen (Ippudo) are offering a range of dishes, from smashed double cheeseburgers and wings to Thai curry tater tots with massaman gravy. The menu also features lentil wings, umami croquettes and a spicy papaya salad.”
— Pure Wow