Food is extremely creative, and while prices are moderately steep, the amount you get compensated pretty well. Staff are always really kind and dining in is always enjoyable. read more

If you're vegetarian and you miss meat, come here! I heard many great things about this place from others and finally took the chance to try it during COVID. We sat outside in their outdoor dining space. The selection is quite good. We ordered Barbecue Buffalo Wings, Creole Soul Chicken, and Sizzling Pepper Steak Platter. The Buffalo Wings were on point. They even had a fake bone to imitate real meat. It was very tasty! Out of these dishes, we loved the Sizzling Pepper Steak Platter! The combination of veggies and meat was absolutely perfect! The staff we engaged with were super nice and I'm glad we decided to give this a try. If you're a vegetarian and you haven't been here, you're missing out! read more

Red Bamboo - Barbecue Buffalo Wings, Creole Soul Chicken, Sizzling Pepper Steak Platter - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Red Bamboo have been a place I've come to for years. They sell all vegetarian meals, very tasty and fresh ingredients. Post COVID, you have to scan the menu and make your order online... they will bring your order right to you for pick up. There are only two tables and they were occupied so I ended up in Washington Square Park to have my meal. Great vibes, and beautiful view of NYC sunset in the park. Nice. Live, love and laugh -Sha read more

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Had an amazing experience, being served by Leslie and Tanner. Very warm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere. Makes you feel like you're eating at a friend's house. I ordered the vegan Spicy Chicken with Broccoli over brown rice. It was delicious and well portioned. It can be hard to find a restaurant that does vegan proteins well, and this place surprised me with how well they prepare and cook their food. Bathroom was nice, clean, and also smelled great with the tasteful candle. Would come back 10 out of 10 times. read more

Honestly I thought it was just OK for a vegan spot. I ordered appetizers for the table of eight and we enjoyed those, the entrées were hit and miss, some were sent back and some we're not. read more

Red Bamboo - The birthday girl Akala and the gang. - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Great place for vegan soul food! The restaurant was pretty busy on a Thursday night but service was quick and staff was friendly. They also had good recommendations on the menu. We ordered an appetizer of popcorn chicken and terikayi chicken bowl. The terikayi chicken bowl was very tasty and something I would recommend ordering. It had a nice spicy kick to it. We didn't end up ordering any desserts but they had some good deserts. read more

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A friend of mine brought me to the Red Bamboo to try the food. The place is pretty small and there are acrylic barriers between most of the tables. The staff is very inviting and knowledgeable about the menu offering up great options. We decided to go all in and like little greedy monsters opted for 4 appetizers and 2 entrees the 1st night. Yes, I returned 2 days later. Please don't judge me, let me do the judging. Appetizers 1. Asian dumplings- excellent! A must try. Great flavors. The cabbage, carrots and tofu are a great combo and came together well with the soy lime ginger dressing. The dumplings were firm, they didn't tear apart and definitely weren't mushy. My taste buds were pleasantly surprised. The salad bed was a pass because the dressing was a bit bitter. 2. chicken satay- this was also very good. The were perfectly grilled and seasoned. The peanut dressing was also a good match. 3. Fried zucchini and tofu- I'll pass on this next time. The fried zucchini was fine but the fried tofu was a no. I think it was a texture problem. It was more like a cream filling. I didn't like it at all. 4. Creole soul chicken- these are a great replication to chicken nuggets. They were crispy and perfectly fried. The batter didn't fall apart it was firm and gave a nice crunch. I recommend giving it a try. Main Course 1. Butterfly soy chops- this reminded me of the crispy nuggets. It wasn't as appealing to sight as it was to taste. It looked like cafeteria food. There were 2 chops with an ice cream scoop of mash potatoes with a dollop of gravy and collard greens. The potatoes were nothing to speak about and I didn't taste any garlic. The apple with raisins on top of the chops were a miss for me and that's because I dont like mixing fruit with my dinner. The chops were good. They were crispy and flavored really well. The collards weren't my collards and were just ok. 2. Spicy chicken with broccoli- this was good. The flavors were great. I wish it was a bit more spicy but overall the flavors were a hit. I took it to go because my stomach started to lose the battle and put up a full to capacity sign. Salad 1. Chicken caesar salad- this was really good. The croutons are made fresh. They were small crispy toasted and garlic flavored. I wish the lettuce was in strips instead of a whole leaf. The soy chicken was perfectly grilled. The biggest miss with the salad was the dressing. It taste great but should be placed on the side. It's my preference because it's a lot and makes the croutons soggy and I also feel a lot of sauce is hiding something. But this is a great salad and my server brought out another salad to make up for it. Wine 1. Rose- not my cup of tea. It was a bit sweet 2. Chardonnay - was a bit bitter and tart but it works 3. Beaujolais- is on the dryer side and was good. I'll definitely be back. The food was really good and the staff was great. read more

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This place is the best! Not only are the vegan meats amazing, but the bbq sauce and other sauces that come with the dishes are flavorful and delicious. I love how the collards and ham are spiced. read more

I feel like this place embodies the stereotypes people have about vegan food which is a shame because veggies can be so flavorful and delicious!! I remember loving this place a few years back because it offered so many options for vegans/vegetarians. I went back recently and remembered why I stopped going: the food lacks flavor, lacks seasoning, lacks care! I tried the roti canai which was pretty decent but very clearly store bought. The actually curry tasted like those curry flavor cubes mixed with water and the roti I recognized as the frozen kind you can find at any South Asian grocery store. The crab rangoon wasn't bad, it had a similar flavor but texture was a little too liquidly inside instead of creamy. The worst offender was one of the specials they had: the pasta Carbonara. I was really excited about this because I've never been able to try it. The actual tempeh bacon bits were fine but the pasta had no flavor whatsoever. No salt even. It tasted like noodles straight from the boiling water it was cooked in. I asked for some salt, pepper, and parmesan but they were going to charge me extra for the parmesan which I thought was annoying because it was already $16. I chose to send back the dish and get something else but the waitresses acted like I personally insulted them or something and didn't make it a very hospitable environment. I got the sizzling beef platter which also lacked flavor. It was super watery as the veggies weren't cooked down enough. You would think a vegan place would at least get their veggies right. Their fake chicken like in the creole soul chicken was pretty good. But the mash it came with, again lacked seasoning!! This place is super small and cramped where you can hear the next person's convo. I would recommend this place if you want to try one of their fake fried chicken items or have a craving for something specific but otherwise it's not worth it. read more

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Red Bamboo feels like home, that's the only way I can explain it. There's something about walking past the overflowing trash cans outside of the school yard, making a quick right, and stumbling upon the red awning that is so comforting. Bonus points for being next to the park. This round: Chicken parm - 8/10 Spinach dumplings - 7/10 Schrimp - 8/10 read more

Red Bamboo - a lunch of chicken, salad, and dressing - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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We were looking for dinner in the area before a comedy show and chose Red Bamboo based off of reviews. They don't take reservations and there was a 30 minutes wait at 6pm on a Saturday. We went to a nearby bar to wait until we were called. The host was extremely nice and helpful. The staff was great all around! The inside is comfortable, well lit and spaced out/arranged. They have a specific gluten-free menu if you ask for it, which was great because one person in our party is gf and that gave them a peace of mind. The regular menu is quite extensive and we were overwhelmed with choosing. The menu is overall a mix of Asian inspired dishes and soul or comfort food. Our waitress let us know that the first few options in each category were the most popular so we used that guidance to narrow down our options. The server was also very helpful in providing recommendations. We tried the dragonfly dumplings to start and they were pretty good. We got the soul chicken sandwich, soul chicken plate, bamboo curry chicken, and teriyaki tofu. The soul chicken had a great seasoning on the breading and was our favorite. We would probably pass on the bamboo curry chicken next time. The portions were pretty big and we felt we could've gotten 3 plates for 4. Overall the food was yummy but not the best vegan we've ever had. read more

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Vegan restaurant in the city! Servers were really friendly. They have a separate menu with no onion no garlic options so that was perfect for my dietary restrictions! I got the veggie lo mein with their pineapple ginger drink - both were amazing. The lo mein was nice and light. Went with two friends that eat meat and they loved it as well (they got the lo mein and steak platter). Definitely recommend visiting - they had a dessert menu with vegan cakes that looked yummy too! Would love to go back and try. read more

Red Bamboo - Veggie Lo Mein - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

We were just dehydrated and hungry for any food in the hot summer day in NY. A good friend suggested this place. I was a bit skeptical that it was vegan but I am always down to try something new. I got the Mango chicken because it seemed like a popular dish. And I see why it is a popular dish because it was deee-lishh-ouss. If I were rich and not cook a day in my life, I would eat here everyday. I highly recommend for the vegans and non-vegans! My friends aren't vegans either and they loved it. read more

Red Bamboo - Mango Chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was great, service was weird (they don't seem to have assigned servers which is confusing at times). Restaurant was freezing. Unsure why they wouldn't turn the heat on when it was cold as **** in there. read more

This was our second year ordering the Thanksgiving feast and it did not disappoint. The meal is complete and we just had to reheat which made for a stress free day. The "ham" was the family favorite. I would highly recommend this restaurant as a go to for flavorful vegan food read more

The food here is delicious! I come here often with fellow vegetarians and omnivores, and everyone finds something to eat. My brother isn't partial to fake meat, and even he has no issue finding veggie forward options. My favorite dishes (in no particular order) are: -the barbecue buffalo wings -the grilled cajun chicken -eggplant parmesan -stir fry -BBQ ribs -salmon teriyaki I took one star off because the service is always slow, even when it's empty there read more

Red Bamboo seems like a pretty popular place, and it definitely deserves that. The food is pretty solid. All of these dishes were pretty cheap for NYC, all under $20 and had good flavor. Barbeque Buffalo Wings ($15) - One of their popular appetizers and it's definitely delicious. I honestly think it's slightly pricey for how many pieces they give, but it makes up for it in flavor. I really think they nailed this, and the fact that it was vegan was amazing. Teriyaki Chicken Bowl ($15) - It's just a regular teriyaki bowl with vegan chicken, and the flavor is pretty standard teriyaki so nothing memorable, but I appreciated the vast amount of varying vegetables. A safe and solid dish. Eggplant Parmesan ($14) - This dish is exactly what it is, Chicken Parm, but with eggplant. The pieces were HUGE, so definitely worth the money. It has solid marinara flavor, and I do recommend trying this out if you like eggplants and chicken parmesan. Szechuan Beef ($15) - This is basically a stir fry of veggies and soy beef, and it had pretty decent Szechuan flavor. I'm a big fan of stir fries, so I thought this was pretty solid. However, I thought it was too oily. Not the worst stir fry, but it would've been better if it wasn't so oily. Overall, solid flavor and tasted good anyway. The service was really friendly, and I had no complaints with the staff. Food didn't take too long to come out, and every dish was pretty solid. I'd come back to try some of the other things on the menu. read more

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Honestly, I don't understand how anyone could rate this place more than two stars. The vegetable tempura had five times as much batter than actual vegetables. The collard green spring rolls were arguably passable, but all of the vegetables in all of the other dishes were obviously undercooked. We ordered a ton of food, and the speed with which it all came out hints that everything was just thrown together. Meanwhile, everyone who worked there seemed to have a very crappy attitude, and fake smiles. If you were literally starving, and you needed vegan food, maybe you could go there in an emergency, but never again for any other reason. Suffice it to say that the numerous five star reviews this place is getting is truly a mystery to me. read more

If you're vegan, try the food. If you're not vegan, still try the food ! I wish I would of known of this place when i lived in NYC ! The food was soo good. For starters, I had the BBQ buffalo wings and popcorn shrimp. The bbq buffalo wings were delicious ! The sauce was perfect! The popcorn shrimp were good also. Seasoned to perfection! For my main course, I had the sweet & sour chicken with white rice. Loved that also. I only wish they cooked the peppers down more because I love peppers and they were almost raw :( my friend had the mango chicken and he enjoyed that also. I tasted it and it was really good. The mango pieces basically melted in your mouth. I would recommend EVERYONE to try this place even if they aren't vegan. Give the meat a rest for a day but still have some great food. Ill definitely be returning ! read more

Food poisoning hazard!! Got a take out thanksgiving meal for 3. When we got home we found out that the food was DIRTY and the cake taste like soap / chemicals. I called to complain and the manager who picked up the call was extremely rude! I have explained that the cake was old and made me sick and was told that "they don't have the time to deal with me and I can send an email if I like to" Disgusting!! read more

Red Bamboo is hands down one of my favorite restaurants to visit when I am in New York. Honestly we have eaten here a lot and rarely leave a review. We have tried every single item on the menu so yes, we have spent some dollars at this restaurant lol. The only thing I have ever eaten that I hated was the salmon dish. It's a hard no for me. The wings. The roti and the beef and broccoli are all my favorites but there is plenty to enjoy. We were just there last month and food was great as usual. Sometimes the service is not the best. It just depends on who your server is but honestly it's never been so bad that we complain. We just flag our person down and get the order going. This place give neighborhood stable type of vibe so don't let this little criticism deter you. The people are quite friendly and welcoming. I will go back 100 more tines and spend hundreds of more dollars because to us irs just that good. read more

The service is great! They are so friendly and accomdating and truly work hard in making sure the customers needs are met. They also have a great space and ambiance. It's a bit small so not very suitable for large parties but great for a tightnit group of friends or an itimate meal. The food was pretty good, but i've had the same dishes other times before and they were better so it was slightly inconsistent in terms of quality. Overall, one of my go-tos for a vegan meal with an extensive menu! read more

Red Bamboo - Garlic and Scallion Fried Rice Sweet and Sour Chicken Caribbean Jerk-Spiced Seitan Crab Rangoon - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING-AMAZING!!! It was Red Bamboo vegan food all the way for our wedding for 140 guests. Everybody could NOT believe how vegan food could taste so yummy! They came back for seconds and what a fantastic way to introduce them to the healthier meatless world. Thank you so much to the owner Jade who also visited us at our event. Love, Debbee & Gen Nishino read more

Red Bamboo - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

This place is all of the bad things about vegan food come to life. Their menu is so expansive that they can't perfect any single one of their items and I personally don't like the breadth because it covers all these East Asian dishes but then burgers and pasta too. Everything tasted weird, bitter, and salty and it was not seasoned well. It's a small space and lots of candle lights so it's great for some intimate conversations. There are much better vegan places in the city. read more

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I recently ate there with my teenage daughter and friend. This use to be such a good place and my passed reviews from long ago was great. I got the chicken ginger fried rice, the new thing that I did I try for the first time was the Portobello fritters. I posted photos of what everyone else got. When I ate it it was okay but nothing to rave about. The one thing I noticed about it was when I bit into it, it was like having a table spoon of oil. It was so greasy. But I didn't want to be picky so I ate it. My daughter also had some. After eating half she said she couldn't eat anymore. My friend didn't want to have any. We spoke about the food and how it has changed over the years. We also ordered wine and I paid the bill and went about my day. About 30 minutes later my i felt something wasn't right, my body felt weird, I was light headed and my stomach was turning. We walked about more and finally I had to go home because my stomach got worse. My friend was fine as she didn't eat much. I went home and crashed hoping it would feel better if I slept. My daughter had the runs all night. For me I didn't get proper sleep because my stomach felt like it was full of oil. The morning after I had the runs. Thank goodness because it was not a great experience feeling like that. They only got 1 star because the ginger pineapple juice is good. If I ever return it will only be for their carrot cake or juice nothing else. It's disappointing because this used to be my go to place in the village. Now I am crossing it off my list and will not recommend it anymore. read more

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We ordered delivery from here for the first time. Some items were really good, one just meh. The meh was the vegan crab Rangoon. The "ravioli" were crisp but the filling had no flavor. It had a comforting texture, but no salt, no acid, no umami, nothing. They're a hard pass for next time. On the other hand, the black bean ginger stir fry was smoky and tasty, even if it seemed to lack ginger. I'm not a fan of broccoli, but they cooked it so well I lapped it all down. Roti was good, but they should specify there's only one to an order. At 4.40, I expected more than one, the size and thickness of a crepe. The " sleeper" was the brown rice, and that's why this is a 4 star review, not 3. It was just sticky and soft enough with a bit of perfume. It was good on its own. We'll come back, but probably be more selective read more

Great atmosphere, the sweet and sour "chicken" was OKAY. Not my favorite won't get that again. The spring rolls were yummmy! And so was the duck sauce . Service was quick and attentive. read more

Red Bamboo - Sweet & sour "chicken" - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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An old school classic. I love coming here for lunch and getting the vegan cob salad with the grilled soy chicken. It's the best I've ever had. Their dressing combo with the blue cheese and vegan tempeh bacon is phenomenal. The menu is great because it's all very vegan protein focused, so you can get clean vegan protein options (like seitan, soy, etc.) with all of the dishes. They are also flexible and willing to customize the dishes to fit your dietary preferences. They also get their desserts from Vegan Treats (IYKYK) so all of the cakes are a 10/10. Make sure you get a slice (or 3) before they run out! read more

I ordered take out for my birthday and was super excited to try this place. I tried the BBQ wings and the sweet and sour chicken. The wings were ok - they were too dense for me. The sauce was good though. There is a wooden rod in the chicken wings to imitate a real wing which is funny. The sweet and sour chicken was not good. Too sweet for me plus they put lychees in it which was weird. The chicken was soggy by the time it got delivered (which is understandable) They do a good job packing things. They kept the veggies and chicken separate but the sauce. However it still came soggy. I would maybe try this at the restaurant again and order different items but my first impression is 2.5-3 stars. read more

Red Bamboo !! All I can say is Run don't walk! Great food, Great service! I was amazed and the owner and staff they know exactly how to treat you. Thank you for the warmth, food, and comfort! Keep doing what you are doing ! Looking foward to our next visit! read more

There are tons of options. We liked the grilled bourbon chicken. Asian dumplings were good. The spicy chicken and broccoli was yummy. The chicken tacos were delicious. read more

Red Bamboo - Spicy Chicken with Broccoli - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Healthier than most choices for food and can cater many allergies. A good option for the VERY hungry eater! My GF partner's meal was generous but a bit bland and needed tamari or sauce, however glutenless options were limited. I returned here because their cheesecake was amazing last time and they had unfortunately run out or discontinued them, I can't remember which. I made do with the big, meaty, fried chick'n meal (recommended by my server) with tons of leftovers -- but I do remember it being better the last time I went, food and service. read more

I have vegan folks in my family and one day we ventured out to one of their favorite places- Red Bamboo. The place was packed and nobody was leaving so I knew it had to be good. We patiently waited and I of course began looking for the pictures of food that would make me salivate. From first glance the roti canai and the garlic fried rice had me at hello. I love eating family style for all the reasons that I was able to try the dishes my family ordered and enjoyed the way they complemented each other: The Vegan Sweet and sour chicken came with brown rice but I mixed it with my garlic fried rice and soaked up the sauce and loved every bite. You couldn't tell me it wasnt real chicken. tasted just like the real deal. I also sampled the Vegan Szechuan Beef. This was also tasty and flavorful. The spring rolls were crunchy but just ok to munch on. The roti canai on the other hand was sooooo scrumptious. The roti was warm and flaky. The coconut curry sauce with the potato and vegan beef was so good and wholesome. I loved how my large deep bowl of garlic fried rice accommodated all the samples I mixed it with. For dessert, we had the Chocolate cake and the Coconut cake. I asked if there was any Carrot cake left but Jess our waitress said she had sold her last one before I sat down. The sadness on my face must have made an impression on her because after a while she brought me a little slice from the kitchen and said she was saving it for her husband but thought to give it to me since she always a bring home treats. I nearly lost it with glee and grabbed her waist with joy and excitement with gratefulness. That alone made my night and I was a happy lady! read more

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Red Bamboo is nice. It's small eatery and provides an intimate dining experience. It's ideal if you are a party of two or up to four. For a larger group, I'd suggest trying a different place. The staff are really friendly there. Because it's so small, they are very responsive and quick to help you. The Southern Fried Chicken is awesome; it's my go-to. I've also had the Bamboo Curry Chicken, when in the mood for something with a flavor kick. If I feel like having a sandwich, I'll go with the Soul Chicken Sandwich with fries. My husband - as his usual - likes the Eggplant Parmesan. I haven't tried them, but Red Bamboo also has vegan desserts - cakes, ice cream, and milkshakes. read more

Came here for dinner and was overwhelmed by the all the enticing menu offerings. It was a difficult decision but I ended up sharing the: Dragonfly Dumplings, Barbecue Buffalo Wings, Black Bean Ginger Stir Fry, and Sausage Sliders with Bacon and Guac. The Sausage Sliders were a "miss" for me. There was hardly any guac and the texture of the sausage wasn't super appealing. The Black Bean Stir Fry wasn't a unique vegan offering but I liked that they didn't skimp on vegetables. My two favorite dishes were the bbq buffalo wings and the dragonfly dumplings. The dumplings were fried and crispy on the outside and sooo plump. I loved the texture of the wings. It had a very similar texture to real duck meat. Overall, I had a satisfying meal and left super full. I didn't miss real meat at all. Service was also prompt but unobtrusive. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area to order the bbq wings and dumplings! read more

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This is a great place for vegans and vegetarians. We tried their barbecue Buffalo wings and steak hero it was so worth it!! The texture of the steak was genuinely something I've never had as a vegetarian! Try their ginger drinks if you're going for a refreshing drink after a long day read more

Red Bamboo - Barbecue Steak Hero - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm not a vegan, however I enjoyed the food and wait staff were very accommodating. Very chill environment. I really enjoyed the garlic rice. read more

So the description for the grilled bourbon chicken says "jerk marinated"....it was more like a sweet and spicy so I expected something different... The soy chicken is placed on a bed of greens and under the chicken was raw mushrooms which kind of threw me off. The collard greens are sautéed so do not expect the home cooked down-south version of collard greens. They were too crunchy for me and could have used more flavor. They had like this salty after taste which overrode whatever flavor they did use. Overall the food was decent. I expected something different based on the rave reviews this place gets. I only spent around $20 so I wasn't upset about the money. My ginger, pineapple, lemon drink was A-1....I wish I would have gotten one to-go. read more

Red Bamboo - Grilled Bourbon Chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted to try this spot out when I saw it was all vegan. They have a wide variety of entrees which I really appreciated. I noticed some Asian as well as American inspired dishes. I was a bit disappointed however when the food came in. It all looked decent but it was kind of bland. I needed to heavily salt our dishes. I wouldn't really come back. I've honestly had better vegan food in other places. However, it's an okay spot for others. read more

Red Bamboo - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Vegan Thanksgiving dinner was delicious and fun! I can't wait to taste the many other dishes you offer.