Ras Plant Based

This restaurant is a MUST for vegan/vegetarians and kosher patrons visiting Chinatown! I've tried…read moreplenty of Chinese food places here and I always come back to this one. This place is always packed, fast turn over and even faster service! We waited 10 minutes for a table and there were a few parties ahead. They run this place like a tight ship!! My friends and I typically get the Sesame Chickn and rice. The Dim Sum is hit or miss. We ordered the Meat Pastry and it was so delicious but the curry dumplings were not great. We also ordered the BBQ Chickn Chow Fun, and my friend loved it more than the Sesame! Definitely check it out for lunch or dinner if there's space !

it is so hard to find vegetarian dim sum, so i am very happy this place exists and i was able to…read moredine here during my nyc visit :) i am even happier the prices are affordable and what you would expect from a dim sum restaurant. har gow was always my favorite dim sum dish, and i would say they did it justice! the flavor is there, just the texture is different since it seems to be made of tofu. the cha sui bao is spot on!! i could eat fifty of these. i would skip the steamed vegetable dumpling next time, there's better options! i am definitely coming back

13. Gluten Free Mixed Vegetable Fried Rice

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30. Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli

Sentir

4.6(134 reviews)

0.9 mi•Flatiron

Absolutely love everything about this place! Decor was beautiful, it's spaced out and the bar is…read morepretty. The steak tacos 11/10, shrimp tacos 11/10 & al pastor 11/10!!!! Flavorful, not over stuffed or under stuffed but the perfect amount. Our bartender Shaike (misspelled it) was the absolute best !!! Makes a bomb cocktail & very attentive!!! We will be back

I've been to Sentir twice, and it's been one of the best nyc restaurants I've been to in a long…read moretime. It just has that something-special quality- there's a good premise (veg/vegan mexican food makes so much sense), nice ambience, extremely yummy drinks, and a solid vibe. The first time I got a reservation with a friend; the second time I walked in and sat solo at the bar. Both times I had very friendly, helpful service. I've tried tacos (with vegan chorizo, don't see it on the menu at the moment), a quesadilla, and if I remember right, the fried mushrooms. They were all great - the tacos were amazing. And both times I/we got the churros, which are FIRE - I'm not even a dessert person but I highly highly recommend getting them if you like churros / cinnamon / chocolate at all. This is a lovely spot for a date, friends' hangout, parents in town, but maybe a little small to expect a big group to fit nicely. It was loud but not too loud. Expensive for sure but it feels really nice, not just a regular overpiced spot. And I'm not a vegetarian (neither is my friend), so take that into account.

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Albóndigas

PLANTA Queen Nomad

4.3(949 reviews)

1.3 mi•Flatiron

Food: this is my fav restaurant in NYC, I come here everytime I come to NYC. Their sushi rolls are…read moreamazing. Service: it's always great. Ambiance: cool restaurant with great vibe.

Went to dinner with a vegan friend of mine and found this place…read more Cocktails were good although not too strong. The original one I wanted was the lychee but they ran out of the ingredients at 5pm. Anyway I tried the Lilac cocktail was pretty good. We had an array of things ... spicy crab hand roll, steamed edamame dumplings, zucchini chips, tofu and avocado The star of the happy hour menu was the spicy tuna maki roll . My favorite thing . I didn't even taste watermelon lol . Vegan sushi roll for the win. My friend has the kebabs and I had the beef and broccoli which was good. Spent like $100 pp I would come back and have that sushi roll again and try other things

1.0 mi•Chinatown, Civic Center

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MATCHA CHEESECAKE

The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant

4.0(1.4k reviews)

Excellent food. Delicious selection of vegan dim sum and the sesame vegan chicken was amazing…read more Plenty of seating and the service was prompt. Good place to grab lunch as a vegetarian in this area.

I wanted to like this restaurant, but overall the dishes lacked flavor. We ordered the spicy…read moreeggplant and tofu with mixed vegetables. While the sauce with the eggplant was good, the tofu and mixed veggies came in a watery sauce that felt bland and under-seasoned. One thing to note--none of the entrées come with rice, so that has to be ordered separately. On the positive side, they do serve hot tea, which was especially comforting on a cold weeknight. The interiors are simple and clean, the service is quick, and the pricing is reasonable as well. Overall, not a bad experience, but the food itself didn't leave a lasting impression.

0.9 mi•East Village, Alphabet City

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Ladybird

4.3(543 reviews)

Lovely atmosphere, especially during weekend brunch when bao buns meet pancake and French toast…read morehour. Prepare to indulge and feel decadent and to make it easier on the wallet, check for an InKind offer in advance and make it easier with a reservation ahead too (payment info is collected but not charged unless a no-show). Dairy lovers with tummy issues should absolutely give this spot a try for all those creamy flavors without the tummy hurt. Absolutely delightful in flavor, texture, and feel good vibes for the plant-focused eats. Would absolutely come back and splurge again for that 5-6 Happy Hour special too!!

All the food was vegan. Super cute restaurant that's pretty small…read more The dumplings were my favorite. Thought the skin was kind of thick but I loved the curry sauce. The general Tso dish was also pretty good. The arancini and mac were ok in my opinion. Service was pretty good. Wouldn't say it's the best vegan food I've had but I did enjoy it overall.

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Ras Plant Based

4.8(508 reviews)

4.5 mi•Crown Heights

I had a rather breathtaking experience last Sunday at RAS Plant Base restaurant. The food was…read moretremendously delicious. The service was incredibly flawless. The ambience was reflective of Ethiopia's vibrance and appeal. I enjoyed the reggae and jazzy music in the background. It made us very comfortable. We met Roma and his wife briefly which encouraged us to dine in.

Took my school freind here for there birthday its vegan place , the waiter crystal was sweetheart…read moreand mya as well . we order vegan chicken its taste bit weird for me but I'm not a vegan so to each to own , unfournely crystal left and we wanted to tip her , but her co worker mya told us she lives in Queens so she left early and bit far distance to travel to . personal i wouldn't mind coming back here as well , there was short Latin American-spanish native speaker waiter he was very freindily as well i didnt get his name . Very convivent by the MTA transporation: Subway: 2,3,4,5, S-Train .Franklin Avenue , Train Station. Bus: B48,B49,etc bus

Mushroom Tibs

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Decor by artist Rasterms

Le Botaniste

4.4(89 reviews)

2.0 mi•Midtown West

First day after a red-eye flight from the West Coast, I was craving something truly healthy and…read morenourishing. We wanted to chill at Bryant Park while each of us grabbed whatever we felt like eating, and La Botaniste--right across from the park--was the perfect grab-and-go option for me. The colorful Dutch ovens filled with fresh, vibrant dishes and amazing aromas made it so hard to choose. I'm still kicking myself for not taking pictures because everything looked so mouthwatering. I finally went with the Botanical Salad, and it was AMAZING. Fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I was hoping for. Everything on the menu looked comforting and delicious while still being plant-based and health-conscious. Even though the line was busy, the staff was genuinely friendly. They took the time to answer questions, explain the dishes, and make recommendations without making us feel rushed.

Such a great place for a quick last minute dinner in midtown.. The staff couldnt have been nicer…read more The woman taking my order gave me a detailed run down on my options. I opted for the asian noodle salad and the energy cookie. The food was ready fast and was both delicious and felt healthy. Which is a rare combination..

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Sweets ahead

Divya's Kitchen

4.5(533 reviews)

0.7 mi•East Village

Divya's kitchen offers the kind of nourishment that no other restaurant in the city does. Every…read moredish has been created using Ayurvedic principles which Divya has been studying for well over 3 decades now. The food is absolutely delicious and so nutritious. Divya uses organic ingredients and everything is made fresh and from scratch everyday. It just feels so reassuring to have a place where you could actually eat every meal at and nourish and heal your body because the quality of food is just that good . DIvya's Kitchen is truly a gift. I am so fortunate to have eaten such incredible meals from Divya. It's a home away from home for me.

The waitstaff were amazing. Unfortunately, overpriced food…read morewhich was mediocre at best--very bland. Will not be returning.

0.9 mi•East Village, Alphabet City

Seating area

Vegan Mozzarella Plate

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Avocado Dip

Avant Garden

4.4(506 reviews)

Hands down one of my favorite meals I've had in NYC! I'd had Third Kingdom on my list for a long…read moretime and learned they unfortunately closed and this place was one of their sister places that had a similar mushroom menu so we had dinner here. For a party if 4 they recommend you order 6-8 dishes to share so that's what we did. We got the artichoke toast, cremini flatbread, risotto, cauliflower and then ordered three items off their "understory" mushroom menu: blue oyster mushroom, hen of the woods and then the emolada. The risotto and blue oyster stole the show for me. The flatbread and toast were also phenomenal. I love mushrooms and the unique way these are prepared and served is just wonderful! I'm so glad I could try it! The inside is like stepping into a fairytale woodland area too. Love the east village too so the area is great and gets lively at night! Our service was so helpful and friendly. So would def recommend.

I had been looking forward to trying Avant Garden for a long time and chose it for a birthday…read moredinner, so this was especially disappointing. We had a 9:30 reservation on May 9. The reservation email said they would hold the table for 15 minutes, and we arrived at about 9:43 after getting stuck in traffic. We were still within that window, but as soon as we checked in, the host immediately told us the kitchen was closing in one minute and that the bar would close in about 20 minutes, so we needed to place our food order right away. It made the meal feel rushed from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was virtually empty, but we were seated directly next to the bathroom. There were clearly plenty of other seating options available, which made that choice even more frustrating. Unfortunately, there was a noticeable bathroom odor from our table, which was really unpleasant and not what I would expect from a restaurant at this price point. Servers were also constantly going back and forth between the dining room and what seemed to be either a storage or cleaning area near the bathroom, so in addition to the odor, there was steady foot traffic throughout the meal. There were also papers or sugar packets underneath the table next to us, which added to the feeling that the dining room was not being carefully maintained. We ordered the paella, fig toast, and Calabrian flatbread. The food itself was fine in terms of flavor, but the rest of the experience made it feel understated and much less enjoyable than it should have been. The paella and toast came out quickly, and then we waited about 45 minutes for the flatbread. During that time, no one checked in, explained the delay, or asked how anything was. We honestly thought the flatbread had been forgotten. Then, after that long wait, the flatbread and dessert were brought out almost at the same time. The server explained that the kitchen was telling them to bring everything out at once. We had also ordered a bottle of Lambrusco, but it was not available, so we were given a different wine instead. Overall, the pacing and service felt very disorganized. We were rushed to order immediately, then largely ignored for the rest of the meal. No one asked how the food was, no one checked on the delay, and the timing of the final dishes made the meal feel chaotic rather than enjoyable. Even though the food was fine, the experience around it really took away from the meal. I also think there is a practical issue with the reservation timing. If the kitchen closes 15 minutes after the last available reservation, it does not make sense to offer a 15-minute grace period. Either the final seating should be earlier, or the kitchen should remain open long enough to properly serve guests who arrive within the stated reservation window. For a restaurant with Avant Garden's reputation and price point, I expected a much more thoughtful and polished experience. I wanted this to be a special birthday dinner, but we left feeling disappointed. I don't feel eager to return, and based on this visit, I would have a hard time recommending it to vegan friends.

2.3 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

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Artichoke Toast

Obao

4.0(4.6k reviews)

I'm not sure if I was too hungry or what but the food was amazing! Service is friendly relatively…read moreattentive ambience is nice casual place for dates and group hangouts. Food - got the lobster pad Thai, pad ka prow, beef ribs, duck curry (really good), fried fish, stir fry veggie, appetizer ribs (also really good) and appetizers spring rolls.

I never expected that it's a Thai / Vietnamese restaurant until I saw the menu. It's nyc restaurant…read moreweek so we were delighted to know that they participate to the promotion . Lunch with appetizer/main entree costs only $30. Additional fee for a dessert and drinks. They have nice selections for their fixed menu . I picked the shrimp summer roll Thai style and Vietnamese pork chop with noodle and Chinese broccoli. I have never enjoyed my meal this much. A flavorful and enticing combo meal. We skipped dessert as we are already filled up by what we got. Our server was so great. Fast and friendly. She even volunteered to take our photo. My friends enjoyed their steak as their entree and rib for appetizer. The place is pretty neat especially its second floor with lots of chandeliers all over the dining area. It's a bit dark on our section . Sears and tables are old but still showing the used to be elegance of the place. Location is at the popular restaurant row. Will come back.

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Eyob M.

2 years ago

Ras did it again! The west village location has a cozy and authentic atmosphere with eye catching decor that sets the stage for an immersive dining experience. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, providing excellent service throughout the meal. The food at Ras is outstanding, featuring a variety of flavorful traditional Ethiopian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and spices. My experience was fantastic. The ambiance, service, and food all exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant for a delicious and authentic Ethiopian dining experience in NYC read more

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