they had great service, ambiance, food selection, flavors, and quality. visiting from LA and super…read morehappy we stopped here. very friendly staff

New York, NY - if you believe in the adage that food is medicine, then La Botaniste might be your…read moreprescriptive chemist, only dispensing kale instead of Klonopin. The bright and beautiful neo-Victorian vibes complement the visually appealing displays of food and decor that recall a 19th century apothecary. With locations around NYC, as well as in Belgium where it all started, La Botaniste serves up "100% organic plant-based food." The bowls are pretty substantive and they have lighter starters/sides too for those who just want to dabble. You can choose one of their signature bowls (the Tibetan Mama, with its satisfying curry base, comes highly recommended), or build your own from a lineup of bases, sauces, toppings, dressings and garnishes. The food tastes fresh and clean, and I include this place in my rotation of healthy quick salad/bowl/vegetarian meal options in the neighborhood. I love that they have raw vegan treats, an increasingly rare find since several of my favorite raw vegan spots in the city closed down over the years. I'll admit I was first lured in by the antiquey aesthetic and the colorful vintage florals, but the food and environment are both very pleasurable.

Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

Love the look of Friedman's. Nice dining room that they pack in comfortably. Came for an early…read morebreakfast and the dining room filled so fast that I was happy we got there early before the rush. I got myself delicious sunny side up eggs with the pastrami hash. I was impressed by the chunks of pastrami throughout. Very hearty and very delicious! My husband indulged in the Nova Benedict. They packed on the lox. He didn't even finish but found it amazingly delicious. Service was okay. Nothing too spectacular. I almost felt an inconvenience to the server but we didn't have a fussy order nor was it busy (we ordered before the rush). Maybe she was preparing for the rush. Lol either way, it wouldn't stop me from returning.

all the excellent ..... especially the food&the service & the ambiance…read more best of all it's been consistent over the years

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and sat at the bar, the atmosphere was exactly what I needed. Quiet,…read morerelaxed, not too loud or busy. A really nice vibe overall. The service was excellent. My bartender Lewis/Luis was incredibly attentive, frequently checking in to see how everything was going. He also recommended the Avocado Sushi with truffle miso to go alongside the Bang Bang Broccoli I had already ordered, and it was a great call. The Bang Bang Broccoli is good the tempura is well done and the sauce is delicious but after a couple of bites, the sauce starts to overpower the broccoli and becomes a little too saucy and salty. I found myself reaching for water more than I expected. The Avocado Sushi had a really beautiful smoky, rich flavor, though I do wish they'd pack a little less rice. With so much rice in each piece, it's hard to get a balanced bite cutting it down by half would make it perfect. The Matchatini was a standout. Creamy on top, with just the right amount of alcohol not overpowering at all, just enough to complement the matcha. As tempting as it was to order another one, I wanted to savor the moment, and I'm glad I did. For dessert, I had my eye on the Matcha Sandwich Cookies with ice cream, but they were sold out. Fellow reviewers saved the day though, pointing me to the Matcha Cheesecake and they were 110% correct. That cheesecake did not disappoint. Though it didn't seem to be a lot of food but I couldn't even finish it on my own so I got it to go.

YUM. This place was so good. I came in after a long day of working (and it was only 2pm) and this…read moreplace revived me in so many ways. It is so cozy inside. It feels like you're entering a library. It is really beautiful and chic. The staff were friendly and I ordered the Tibetan Mama ($15.93) Coconut Curry and it was delicious. It was so flavorful and fresh. Genuinely my only complaint is that they didn't give me more. I also ordered a lemonade (~$4) that had a nice sweetness to it, but didn't taste too artificial. It was a great addition to the hearty curry.

I was perhaps overwhelmed by the options but in the end underwhelmed by the flavors. I didn't know…read morethe lemonade would be this all either. There was a nice staff at the beginning who guided me a little but as a noobie they should really push harder on the premade bowls because it's too easy to get the wrong combo - which I did here in this case. The remaining staff in the assembly line were not as friendly nor helpful. FWIW I liked their brownie but I didn't like my actual bowl. Fed it to my toddler after because it was "healthy" and wasn't very flavorful. The vibes are nice inside though but it can get noisy and crowded. It's extremely popular which makes sense since there aren't that many vegan options generally

This is HEAVEN....omg how do I explain the experience, we ordered 4 items - cream and celery soup,…read morespinach artichoke dip for appetizers...umm delicious and chicken pot pie and scallop paella for enterees and both are the BEST I ever had....absolutely loving this vegan heaven right in the heart of NYC, definitely give it a try. Okay so here is an update : we were in area for only 4 nights and after trying it once for our dinner we kept going back, we were there for 3 times total and tried all the things we wanted to - tried Broadway burrito, linguini Fini Alfredo, vegetable barley soup. For sweets we had vanilla bean pan a cotta and blueberry lemon shortcake and. a cappucino - can you tell we were obsessed with this place???? Everything we ate we licked our plates - so DAMN DELICIOUS.

This is a gem of a restaurant! From our host Hans to our waiter, David, everything was perfect!…read moreWe were seated upstairs. The music was a little loud for me, so it was hard to hear and to talk. But I still loved it.. David the waiter was so nice near the menu. He's a great server.!! and incredibly patient. Hans the host was really friendly, warm and engaging. We didn't have a reservation and he didn't mind. The bathrooms were clean. The presentation of the food was beautiful, and it was absolutely delicious every single dish.!! I had two Modelo beers, we had an order of vegan crabcakes with tartar sauce. Chicken wings, which were so good with a few few different types of sauces. Vegan steak came with rice and spinach, which is absolutely delicious. a vegan chicken pot pie. I personally think it should be a little bit thicker and not so soupy, but it was really really good. we had fries with black beans and Vegan cheese. espresso and for dessert, vegan tiramisu and a blueberry dessert. It was really good little sweet for me but very good all the same.. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will definitely be back!

Great experience at Sentir. I posted up at the bar alone and was immediately greeted with friendly…read moreservice by the bartender. I ordered a drink and a chile relleno. The drink came out right away and was good, but expensive. The chile on the other hand was excellent and filling. The flavor was surprisingly unique and the impossible meat filled the pepper perfectly. The ambiance was cool, definitely date night energy. I'll be back!

The missus and I stopped here on a Thursday evening, 5ish, for a drink and small nosh…read more Really nice happy hour options. Got two cocktails - the smoky Hedgehog Maize and the jalapeñoy De Vacaciones - at 50% off (so cost us $8.50 and $9.50, respectively). Service was great, the drinks were really nice. The Sentir Guac was quite tasty, lots of really fresh avocado. If in the neighborhood, try the happy hour.

Incredible food with quality ingredients. One of the best Vegan spots in New York. The service was…read moreextremely nice and loved hearing great music during my dining experience. I will be back!

I ordered delivery for lunch…read more The tofuego on the block sandwich was delicious. The tofu was crispy and firm. The toppings added nice flavor and texture, especially the pickles. The Korean BBQ oyster mushroom wings were also awesome. The mushrooms were tender, coated in a sweet sauce, and perfectly complemented by the accompanying gochugaru ranch. The buffalo cauliflower bites were satisfyingly crispy. The flavor of the scallions came through nicely. They also came with a tasty ranch sauce. The chocolate chip tahini cookie was moist and melty. The tahini flavor was subtle. Don't hesitate to give them a try for crave-worthy vegetarian dishes!

I haven't had NAYA in yearssss! I recently visited this location for lunch and though it was tasty,…read moreI remember it being a bit better at the 3rd Ave location. I ordered a pita wrap with Falafel, garlic whip and toppings. Perhaps, I need to go again and reorder it or get something else - but it was just ok. It's clean and service was quick. If you are a NAYA fan and in the area then for sure check it out.

Came here for early lunch on a weekend. Convenient location on the west side close to Central Park…read moreand Lincoln Center area...easy to get to by trains. Service was quick and friendly staff. Seating available for dining in, or can order and take out. Pick your base, protein, and toppings. Easy peasy. Salad, bowl or wrap... any of the options are good. All are filling. My go to staple is rice bowl the chicken shawarma... can't go wrong with that and toppings. They recently added roasted lemon chicken salad with pomegranate tahini sauce that may be worth a try...limited time special. Naya Rewards member, don't forget to scan your app to earn points for the visit towards your next rewards.

Soo many great food and drink options. Thank you to my…read moreserver (Dare) & the amazing service . He helped me out with the best selections. I tried the ginger beef dumplings, nutty buddy wrap & spicy tuna w/ Easter Garden mocktail. The ambiance is simply gorgeous. The greenery plus the lighting and fixtures was well put together. I will definitely be back to try the other great options in the menu. Thank youuu beyond sushi for satisfying my sushi cravings !

When I was visiting NYC a few weeks ago, I made sure I would have one meal at one of the City Roots…read morerestaurants. Beyond Sushi was in Midtown near where I was staying, so I ended up coming here---on Valentine's Day, which happened to be a mistake! Since I didn't have a reservation, the lady who checked me in told me I had to find a seat at the bar. Her attitude was not the best, as when I looked over the menu and made a decision on what I wanted to get, she dismissed me when I waved her over, saying she is not the person taking orders. Um, okay? Then who is? One guy at the bar was nicer, and was able to take my order. I started off with a hot tea since NYC was cold in February, and then decided to have as much as I could of two dishes---the "chicken" yakitori skewers and the Korean BBQ skillet. The skewers came in a set of two, with a white mayo-like sauce drizzle and pickled cucumber on the side. Super delectable, though very filling because of the protein! The skillet was made with classic Chunk Foods protein, the go-to plant-based option for all the meat dishes at City Roots restaurants as far as I know. This was incredibly filling, but the sauce and the texture were all around delicious as well. I could NOT bother to finish the brussels sprouts the skillet came with---way too much to stomach, and I was going to focus on the "meats" since I can always have brussels any other time! The bill by the end of it was PRICEY. That's why I only go to one of these restaurants as a special treat when I visit NYC. Watch out if you order hot tea...$13!! I guess that's the NYC way, but still!

Love love love the tofu stew in this establishment. I usually get the seafood tofu stew…read more I've been here quite a few times and the service here was always 10/10. I was seated immediately and ordered promptly. The best part of dining here is the ban Chan. You get the typical beans, kimchi, egg, fish. The ban Chan here is so delicious. The ambiance here is quite nice. The seats are comfortable and there is a fantastic vibe to the atmosphere. Pricing is comparable to other Korean spots in this area but I feel like you really get a bang for your buck at this restaurant.

The bonchon was unique and different compared to what's typically being served in the Bay Area…read more What surprised me was the hot dog bonchon, which looks simple to prepare at home. The tofu stew was not bad, but it could use aromatics and addition of zucchini to make it a balanced.