If New York nightlife has one rule, it’s that the night never ends until there’s food. Whether it’s a greasy slice grabbed curbside or dumplings wolfed down before sunrise, few things compare to that first bite of food at 3am after a night out. 

On Friday, September 12, 2025, in collaboration with ESSX, LỰU ĐẠN leaned into that tradition with “SLURP NOODLES”, transforming Wu’s Wonton King into a full-throttle Fashion Week after-hours where bowls of steaming noodles, dice games, neon lights and loud bass collided.

It was the third New York outing for the brand since launching in 2021, and Creative Director Hung La doubled down on his mission: to create a space where Asian masculinity, identity and style feel at once defiant, playful, and proudly visible. 

Below, we break down everything that happened on the evening. 

IT TOOK PLACE AT A LES CLASSIC

For one night only, Wu’s Wonton King was reborn. Plastic tablecloths, the clatter of chopsticks, and the smell of broth mingled with strobes and smoke, turning the restaurant into an unlikely party temple for revellers who refused to go home.

THE FOOD KEPT COMING….

Imagine a party where you do not have to leave the premises to eat? For those in attendance on Friday night, that dream was a reality. Egg rolls to start, the always-comforting wonton noodle soup and then trays of lobster noodles that snuck in at 12:30AM and 2:00AM to reward those still surviving. Hung La’s custom fortune cookies, delivered with humour and “bad advice”, made it personal.

…WHILE PEOPLE PLAYED GAMES 

From the moment you walked in, there was currency in your hands; LỰU ĐẠN cash to spend, gamble, win. They unleashed “Sheisty Asian games” (Vietnamese Craps, Mahjong, Blackjack) where fortunes flip and losses sting (in the best way). The rewards? SLURP tees, the classic tees, windbreakers and even a hand-painted Noodle King of New York leather jacket sitting as king of the prize table.

THE DJs KEPT THE NIGHT GOING

Crush Sahara opened the night, easing the crowd into a groove before Miss Parker took over at 1:30AM. By the time the basslines were ricocheting against the tiled walls, Wu’s had become less a restaurant and more a club, shaking until closing time at 3AM.

NEW YORK SHOWED UP 

Of course, crowds of creatives, artists, actors and NYC street stars attended. Among them: BKTheRula, TiaCorine, Evan Mock, Ajani Russell, Nimay Ndolo, Patia Borja, Peter Ash Lee, Rhe Carbonilla, Jay Perez, Hugo Lecot, Odalys, Chris Brickley, Dalen Terry, Terrance Man, Max Evansion, Briana Andalore, Justin Moran, Stephanie Perez, Laura Pitcher, Taylore Scarabelli, Willa Bennett, and Brandon Tan.

Head to the gallery above to see images from the night.