Genuinely sad to be writing this one in the past tense. I came here for a date night, and it was…read moreintimate and cozy in exactly the way you want a date-night spot to be. Warm atmosphere, a strong selection of vegan food and drinks, and the kind of place that made the evening feel special without trying too hard. It's since closed, and from what I understand it wasn't about the food or the love from regulars, it was the brutal economics of running a sit-down restaurant in a delivery-and-takeout world. Nine years of serving genuinely great vegan comfort food in Williamsburg, done in by margins rather than quality. That's a rough way for a good restaurant to go. If you ever got to eat here, you know what was lost. If you didn't, I'm sorry you missed it.

If you're into plant-based comfort food that doesn't skimp on flavor (or portion size), Modern Love…read moreis absolutely worth a visit. The menu is stacked--sandwiches, hearty apps, macs, and cozy entrees that make you forget you're eating vegan. During my visit, they were running a Reuben sandwich special that seriously tempted me, but I went with the oyster mushroom calamari, and wow, the seasoning was spot on, and it could easily fool a seafood lover. My friend tried the seitan wings and was really impressed, even though he's usually not into mock meats. They came with super flavorful sauces and were definitely shareable. He also had the smash burger, which was a total win--savory, satisfying, and gave big diner vibes. We heard the milkshakes are amazing too, but we were too full to fit them in. Next time, for sure. Only downside? The service was on the slow side--we waited over 30 minutes between apps and mains. It's a popular spot, so some delay is understandable, but it was noticeable. Overall, I loved it and can't wait to go back with an emptier stomach and room for dessert.

I have to give a very special shoutout to Rosa at HAAM. She gave me some of the most extraordinary…read morecustomer service I have experienced ever. I had ordered from HAAM through Grubhub, only to have my order canceled, not once, but twice, through no fault of the restaurant. HAAM had actually prepared my food, and Rosa had been following the whole ordeal and trying to help me throughout it. By the time I tried to order for a third time, the restaurant had already closed. What happened next genuinely blew me away. Rosa went completely above and beyond to make sure I still got my food. After hours of dealing with canceled orders and calls with Grubhub (both of us called them), she cared enough to make sure that I didn't end the night without my meal. She was unbelievably kind and generous and wouldn't even accept money from me because of everything that had happened. I worked in customer service for more than 20 years, so I know how much skill, patience, and genuine care great customer service requires, and how rare it has become. Customer service is a highly undervalued but a super important skill, particularly in this world where social interaction is being minimized, much to our detriment. Rosa reminded me that one person can completely change the way you feel about a business. She has made me a HAAM fan for life. And after waiting all those hours, that food tasted like the best meal on the planet. Delicious! HAAM's food was already wonderful, and I especially appreciate having such delicious vegan Caribbean food in NYC. Being in Queens I wish it were closer though! We need more vegan options in Queens. I also really appreciate how knowledgeable the staff is about ingredients and dietary restrictions. I'm temporarily avoiding gluten and soy, and Rosa knew exactly what to recommend. But this experience was about something beyond good food. It meant so much to encounter someone who genuinely cared. I will never forget her kindness. Rosa, thank you. You were an angel. And to HAAM: please know what an extraordinary person you have in Rosa representing your restaurant. This experience makes me want to go out of my way to support HAAM even more.

We loved everything we had at HAAM, from apps to cocktails. I ordered well but also spent the whole…read moremeal eyeing other people's orders as they came out, so I'm already excited for what I'm going to get next time. We started with the curry chicken wontons, which were perfectly bite size and came with an incredible tamarind sauce. I had the steak and rice main, and the steak was kind of mind blowing! The plantains and even the rice on the side were incredible as well, and I ended up with leftovers to take home. My partner had the mofongo, which is topped with super crispy oyster mushrooms. Honestly we didn't have room for dessert, but decided to get the tres leches cake anyway. The icing on top was the real star for me there. Cocktails were also on point!

A MUST GO SPOT FOR ALL VEGANS WHEN IN NYC! WOW is all I can…read moresay! Food was amazing Service was great The restaurant is super cute and accommodating- Can't wait to go back!

Review by SoldByMarvin.com ATL Realtor:We pulled up to the spot while we were in New York for…read moreValentines weekend and this place had such a nice ambience. Strongly suggest making a reservation online if busy and our waiter, His name was Denzel and he was the coolest guy you could ever have as a waiter. He definitely did a great job making us feel comfortable and understanding the menu and he was extremely attentive in addition to the manager when we asked about a slight variation to one of the menu items. The restaurant is very clean and very intimate and a stones throw from the train. If you ever in New York and want some amazing Caribbean themed vegan food give this place to try the flavor was on point.

This cozy and inviting place offers great portion sizes. I tried the large citrus chick'n, which…read morecame with four delicious sides. It was incredibly budget-friendly! The service was exceptional. The server was incredibly kind and friendly, and I even stayed to chat with them at the end of my meal. The food was fresh, clean, and delicious. I highly recommend this place!

Poor quality food and place is dirty. Meals are just frozen food heated up. Expensive for what you…read moreget. Go elsewhere

Unfortunately, May 10,2026 was the final day of the original Ital Kitchen. Been enjoying occasional…read moremeals since 2013, brought friends to enjoy the ital vibe, squeezed myself into the tiniest bathroom, watched the action in the open kitchen on the way to the backyard... lately dropped by next door for a Burning Spear or two. Ital Kitchen will be dearly missed. Thank you for providing a piece of home.

Returned here a few years later because I remember how good the food before was. And I was…read moredelighted to be right once again! Vegetarian Caribbean food, need I say more?! The flavors are bangin'! The staff is so nice and the ambiance has a relaxing and grounding energy. The food is no-frills, pure amazing, healing flavor. I think the price was a little high for the portion size, but the quality of the food and the fact that they have to run their business, I understand. The kitchen is right in front and you can see the owner and staff making the food in real-time which is so homey, like another Yelper has said before. Me and other customers were even asked if we wanted more rice with our food which again reminds of loving home-cooked meals. Hope to come back often!

Omfg!!!!! I have been dying to come to this place and I was not disappointed at all.. first of all…read morethe lady that was working on 8/15/26, you are amazing and I wish I got your name.. she was so Welcoming.i had the one night stand and it was so Damn good!! My boyfriend who is not vegan had the Hollywood hooked and he loved it. We also had the egg roll which was nice and crispy I cannot wait to go back..

Ive been meaning to try this place for the past 2 years so I was excited to finally eat there…read more It's a corner store on a busy road so gets a lot of foot traffic and its within walking distance to Barclays. Takeout review Price: $$ (burgers are $19-22) but its comes with seasoned fries (more on that below) and the burgers are HUGE Store: few seats in the back, otherwise takeout mostlly. they call you a "slut" upon entering and leaving (it's entertaining). Food: - Dancehall Burger- sounded interesting but the maduros were a miss. would have been better with avocado and bacon. the slut sauce made this burger. onions were grilled but not caramelized. overall it was a solid burger. - Hollywood Hooker: massive but kind of bland? the texture was spot on for a philly chopped sandwich. but no slut sauce :( get the burger - eggrolls: philly cheesesteak egg roll. it was popular. Solid choice. i couldnt tell it wasnt beef. i added sweet chilli sauce to it which added some spice. - Fries: one batch was hot, crunch, perfectly cooked and had great seasonings. the other batch was soggy and was likely sitting out. if you get the fries fresh its worth it. Service: - Order on kiosks - Trainwreck. online order and suprised when it was ready within 4 minutes. Within 20 minutes I was in the store. 3 people + 2 food delivery drivers waiting. 2 workers - one was cooking while the other disappeared to get supplies / take out the trash. 10 minutes go by- no one gets food. 15 minutes. 1 delivery driver gets food. more people enter - delivery drivers + customers. Only 1 was greeted and told it would be a wait. 20 minutes. no food. The second workers comes back and helps with orders. finally 3 orders come out for in person orders only. 30 minutes, I ask for an update. 5 mintues later I get my food. total time was around 50 minutes not 4 minutes. I would recommend trying it for a good vegan burger and if you have an hour to wait. if you need a quick order or are rushing to catch a concert, show, or game at Barclays I would avoid. Food; 4 stars Overall 3 stars

This place slaps! They are small, but they utilize the space very well. Nice colors, good vibe. I…read moremade reservations, but they weren't really honored in the sense that we were running late, and when we came in, we just so happened to be able to get a table. It's not like one was actually reserved, but hey, it worked out, so I'm happy about that. Onto the food: I am half Haitian, and I may not speak Haitian Kreyol, but I know my Haitian food. I can prove my Haitian ethnicity by cooking traditional dishes. The legume was on point! That dish was my favorite. My friend truly enjoyed her salmon. Honestly, I wish I had gotten the salmon to take home instead of the Haitian fried chicken. Now, that wasn't that great to me, and I didn't enjoy it :( I'm still giving them all the stars and all the props because I really appreciated the service. This was my first time trying a Haitian patty with spinach, and it was absolutely fantastic. I think it's even better than the chickpea one. I would definitely highly recommend this place and also go back. But the Haitian fried chicken need to be better. Still, I'll definitely come again and try the salmon next time!!!

I can't believe that I had this place bookmarked for so long and last Saturday was my first time…read moretrying them out. After hanging out with a friend, I was hungry and trying to figure out where I wanted to go. As I walked up Utica avenue, I saw Lakou Cafe. I decided to try them. When I entered, I saw someone at the bar and two people dining at a table. I planned on taking my food to go. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I subbed the fries with sweet plantains and the kale salad. The server was friendly and personable. When I got home, I couldn't wait to dive in. It smelled so good but I was I little worried because the chicken was very dark--I was hoping it wasn't overcooked. Much to my delight, it was just the seasoning. The chicken was tender and delicious. On of these days I'll dine in. I highly recommend Lakou Cafe, I know that I'll be back.

I am amazed by everything at Lemongrass grill, the food tastes amazing, the crab Rangoon just…read moreturned into my new favorite food. The lychee shrimp is so flavorful and it is a perfect summer entree, it is light and feels very tropical We also had the seafood casserole -AMAZING- And the crab fried rice. Both really week served (you can easily share) and tasty For dessert we had the toddy palm cake, it has such a caramel flavor and the texture is perfect (I am very picky about cake, and this one was perfect - texture and flavor) my husband is still talking about this cake lol For drinks I usually go for the pineapple pina colada, it is so fun and delicious and my husband likes the watermelon drink They have halal options

the food we were served tonight was just not good. service was great, the mango margarita was good…read moretoo. the steamed dumpling appetizers were fantastic, curry puffs were small but decent. the beef short ribs, the ratio of bone to beef was wack. very little meat, drenched in a excessively sweet and salty sauce. the sauce was literally dangling off the pieces like honey or syrup. actually meat serving was probably less than 3 oz. the spaghetti kee mow the beef was extremely dry, like it was pre cooked already and then reheated back up with some chunks of red and green bell peppers. only the noodles had spicy taste to it the beef was entirely devoid of any flavor. big disappointment.

this place is the real deal. my mom and i came for brunch and everything was fantastic! we got the…read morechilaquiles, the bean and chorizo tacos, elote and side of potatoes. i'm not usually one to love fake meats but they killed it w the seasoning. super flavorful and tasted veg (which i prefer), but i assume could maybe fool a meat eater. service was fabulous, and they let us move outside for better people watching lol. ambience inside and out is great, you can't go wrong. be sure to ask for their 3 hot sauces!

Second time at this restaurant. Came for their grande nachos dish it is delicious and the portion…read moreis big enough to share between two people. The employees are very nice and friendly here. Their prices are higher though I feel since last time I was here. The place is super cool love all their plants

For vegans, vegetarians, and just any foodie actually, Planta is definitely a must try…read more With the food being in the pricier side (as expected for a vegan restaurant in NYC) I actually found the pricing to be reasonable, and dare I say worth it? I'm nowhere close to being a vegan, but when a friend invited me out to try the food here I jumped at the opportunity to try something new. The best bang for your buck is if you're dining during happy hour, where the pricing of the dishes becomes much more reasonable. This also allows you to try more dishes, which is always a win for me! While we ordered a lot, there wasn't anything I disliked. The flavors of each dish were so unique, and to a meat/dairy eater, you definitely couldn't tell it was vegan. My favorite had to be the crispy mushroom hand roll (reminded me of a spider roll) along with the spicy lumaconi pasta (creamy and vibrant without feeling heavy!) Also for someone who is not a fan of pumpkin, the pumpkin cheesecake definitely took me by surprise. This definitely was a seasonal special, but I cannot stop raving about this to everyone I know & so wish it was on the menu all year round! Everything about the experience here was amazing. The servers were attentive, explaining every aspect of the menu and constantly checking in to see if there was anything they could do to make the dining experience better. Can't wait to take all my friends and family here so they can change their perception on vegan food!

Came during their late night Happy Hour and it did not disappoint! The restaurant has a lovely…read morewelcoming aesthetic. They offer indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. We sat at the bar and the bartender was pleasant and fast. For drinks I got the Lychee Paloma which was quite refreshing, my partner got a beer. For food we ordered the Firecracker Wings and 3 Hand Rolls. All the food was good, however I personally couldn't distinguish which roll was which. Highlight of the night was THE BIG COOKIE. The BIG Cookie is indeed big and so decadent! Hard to believe it is vegan. Would come again just for this!