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    4.2 (59 reviews)

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    Ashley J.

    So yummy!!! I love the vibes here, it's really spacious and lighting was nice. They don't have a grand selection of juices but I got the orange juice jones and it was perfect! You tasted a hint of pineapple and orange and the aftertaste lingered. I also ordered the Mac n cheese with shiitake bacon, flavor was definitely something I've never had before but still, delicious. Ended the meal with dessert, the cake and mud pie were small, I enjoyed the mud pie more! Service was fast and they checked up on us a lot, loved it!

    Desiree F.

    I used to be vegan and couldn't wait to try this restaurant. When I arrived I found parking on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted and sat at a table. The place was so well decorated. Imani and Jimmy were my servers and they were great. I had: Vodka Martini Luca Brasi Oshi Salmon Pasta Bangin' BLT Mississippi Mud Pie I loved the food here and that salmon tasted like the real deal! All in all I had a good experience!

    Korean BBQ Wings
    Danielle A.

    Ive come here multiple times for a take out order and while ive only had the Korean bbq wings, I feel this place deserves 5 stars. The wings are amazing. Omg. Great texture and sauce. & the dipping sauce is even better. I can only imagine how the rest of the food tastes.

    Chick-un & Waffles
    Neha S.

    I liked how much variety there was on the menu! We ended up trying the: - gochujang wings (8/10) - mushroom empanadas (6.5/10) - dew drops on my garden pizza (10/10) - golden era chick'un and waffles (6.5/10) - the steak sandwich, sorry I'm forgetting the name! (7/10) - the fries (10/10) Overall, I enjoyed the food. The ambiance of the place was also great, filled with pictures of influential people. The owner also emphasized this is a community space meant for people to come together, which I thought was really cool. The service itself was great which I also appreciated.

    Mariam -.

    Amazing food here wow. We had the burrito bowl and plantain salad and it was so flavorful. The venue is a bit cramped for dancing and a band and to eat so that needs to be figured out. But def would come back!! Yum!

    Burrito bowl
    Denise G.

    Lots of variety! They have a dedicated gluten free list on their menu which is amazing! The vibe and music is very laidback. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. If you're vegan and/or gluten-free, I definitely recommend trying this place out in Astoria. I really enjoyed their vegan ranch dressing with the buffalo bites. The burrito bowl, salad, and egg sandwich were all good, with the most flavorful being the burrito bowl! Would love for a gluten free sweet treat to be added to the menu. I also do miss the crab cakes they used to have!!

    Korean BBQ Wings
    Jessica C.

    Since I'm not having any meats for lent, I was on a search for a vegan/vegetarian spot. I found this spot and it did not disappoint! I got a chance to order the Korean bbq wings and tried out the Sheldon burger. The wings were my ultimate fav! I was not too hungry so I just got the wings. The boyfriend got the Sheldon burger with fries. I tried a bit of it but it was a tad bit salty for me. Our server was really nice and checked up on us often. I'll plan to return to try out other things when I'm around the area :)

    Raymond A.

    The best part of the day was having lunch with my main guy Ray. We've been to urban vegan roots before, but not during happy hour, we ordered a few things off the happy hour menu had a few adult beverages. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant., very artsy and creative. Service was quick and friendly. We did have a place to ourselves because it was early afternoon if you're into vegan food and you're in New York City by Long Island City give Urban Vegan Roots shot you won't be disappointed.

    Wavy Gravy Chunk Steak Frites
    Ritesh M.

    Stumbled upon this place while visiting family. We were excited to try several dishes after browsing the menu online. Cool atmosphere with many entertainment legends on the wall, lots of graffiti and great tunes playing at all times. Our selections: Garlic Broccoli - hear me out, this isn't the stuff you grew up hating! Perfectly cooked with lots of flavor in each bite. Pickle Fries- love the concept of fries rather than chips or spears, I would recommend cutting these just slightly thinner so they crisp up well but a dish our son devoured. Korean BBQ Wings - Lots of great flavor, decent portion size and the seitan was not your typical dense texture. I would love to see these cut smaller so they remain a little crispy (sensing the theme here?) Bangin BLT - tempeh bacon and their housemade bread may as well be texas toast! My wife loved this one and I thought it was good, just a little too much "butter" on the toast. Wavy Gravy Steak Frites - gravy was nice and peppery, texture of the "steak" was crazy and seasoned well. I would order the gravy on the side otherwise the frites cant be salvaged unless you eat em fast Overall cool concept. As usual, vegan items tend to be on the pricey side, but this place had a vibe.

    Mac n' Cheese (with tempeh bacon)
    Grace R.

    Ordered for delivery, it was heavenly. Consistency, flavor, everything was bangin. Excited to try more stuff from the menu in the future :)

    Chick-un sandwich
    Chelsea P.

    This was my favorite vegan chicken sandwich . It was so so good . I got it marinated with Korean bbq sauce . It was so good so good . Like the best ever . The sauce the housemade bread was delish . The service was quick . The ambiance was so dope I loved it so much . The graffiti and walls are so cool . It's a nice place and the prices are also really good

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    Alexis M.

    Urban Vegan Roots is an establishment located in Astoria, Queens that serves 100% Plant-Based vegan cuisine. Urban Vegan Roots and Urban Vegan Kitchen in Manhattan are "Sister Restaurants," and I discovered that after having fabulous brunch at Urban Vegan Kitchen w/ two friends in April 2023. While visiting the website, I read about Urban Vegan Roots and knew that I had to visit. Fast Forward to May 2023 (lol)... myself and Natasha went to Urban Vegan Roots after attending the G&B YEE @ Tea & Milk a couple of blocks away. We were getting closer, and it started to rain, so enjoying our dishes in the restaurant while waiting for the rain to subside was a win-win situation. Urban Vegan Roots sits along a small strip of other eateries, including an Italian Restaurant, etc. It is a specious-enough yet quaint & cozy one floored place. Staff kindly greeted us and sat us immediately. The server was patient and knowledgeable in answering our menu questions. Inside of the establishment are colorful, vibrant pictures displayed as well as spray-paint mural-themed artwork, etc. Salt-N- Pepa, Queen Latifah, and other " feel good" hip-hop music played in the background. Yes, we sang and danced in our seats while eating. Both UVR & UVK play fantastic music. I ordered Fish Cakes w/ Brussel Slaw, Chili Aioli.& Dill. I also had the Mac "N" Cheese - Cashew Cheese Sauce, Bread Crumbs, Scallions (which contained nuts). Natasha ordered Potato Leek Soup w/ Scallions & Grilled Cheese. The Fish Cakes and Mac "N" Cheese were both flavorful, and the dishes were well-prepared. Natasha mentioned that she liked her food. We both had enough left over to take home. I would definitely order the same dishes again. Hours of Operation - Mon - Thurs. 9am-10pm Fri. - 9am - 11pm Sat. - 10am - 10pm Website - www.urbanveganroits.com Instagram- - @urbanveganroots Urban Vegan Roots also has a calendar of events that include DJ Nights, Health Happy Hours, Sol Food Sundays w/ love DJ Sets / Yoga & Brunch, "Open Mic Format" Every Wednesday Evening in which one can bring products to donate to the Astoria Food Pantry. You can also contact Urban Vegan Roots via email at urbanveganroots@gmail.com if you are interested in renting their space or if you want to host an event. Make reservations via Resy. Last but not least, I had a wonderful discussion w/ the Owner / Co-Owner about how Urban Vegan Roots arose from humble beginnings and the inspiration behind the establishment. He is a very intelligent individual. I look forward to returning and ordering the same as well as other marvelous dishes.

    Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (we ate a few before taking the photo)
    Gregg R.

    Met up with a cousin for dinner here, neither of us have been here before. The atmosphere was really interesting with the graffiti and pictures on the wall. They have a live band playing which includes 2 gentleman playing the saxophone and keyboard. There were 2 women occasionally singing with them. It was a mix of jazz and speech poetry, odd but interesting. We ordered the Buffalo cauliflower and the warrior sandwich. The cauliflower was okay. It had a very mild level of heat. The outside was crunchy but the cauliflower was a bit too raw for my cousin. We enjoyed them but it wasn't a wow. The sandwich had sautéed mushrooms and peppers with pesto on homemade bread. We both enjoyed the sandwich but we thought it was something we could make ourselves at home. The toasted bread was very good though. We ordered a side of fries as well. They were thick cut and cooked very well. They had a little too much pepper on them but if you like your fries to be spicy and heavily seasoned you would really enjoy them. Today was taco Tuesday so they had a special of 2 tacos for $2. The server was quick and always had a smile. Overall I enjoyed dinner as I don't typically go to vegan restaurants. I feel this would be a good lunch spot if you're vegan or looking to try something different.

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    I heard great things about saltenas, so I knew I had to stop by and found the perfect opportunity…read moreone day while I was in the area still feeling slightly hungry. I walked onto this small storefront where they had a squeeze rubber chicken hanging upside down to grab their attention inside (which I thought was funny & ingenious). And it really did work - from personal experience. The staff member came straight away. And I got to ordering my food. I decided to order the BEEF & CHICKEN SALTENAS. The saltenas really are empanadas x soup dumplings collab. It's like they put a hearty stew inside an empanadas looking incasing. It was mostly savory, but had a slight sweet kick. The exterior is well made & crispy. The shell is quite thick that the soup doesn't really soak through and really does hold the soup inside really well. All considering, I only got a few drops of the soup coming out when I ate it for the first time. I also added the green sauce inside and it really did deliver a spicy kick. Overall, I like both options. But I do prefer the beef if I had to choose one to buy. If you don't feel like braving the cold and waiting outside in the cold like I did, I suggest you order ahead.

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    Fuyu has been around for many years. I've walked by numerous times but somehow, this was my very…read morefirst visit! This is a very busy neighborhood restaurant, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table! Ambiance, decor and service was great! Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Prices were very reasonable and affordable! Service was quick. Fuyu uses the freshest ingredients and you can tell they take great care in preparing their dishes! These are the dishes we tried tonight: - Karage Chicken 5pcs/$9 - Fuyu Chicken Wings 5pcs/$9 - Tantanmen Ramen w.added Chashu ($16.50+$3.50) - Tonkotsu Ramen $15 - Chashu Dupbap $10 Overall, everything was very good; especially the Ramen and Dupbap dishes. I found the Tantanmen a little overly salty but still pretty good. There are many other great items on their menu. Next time, I'd like to try their various buns, which looked terrific! Fuyu is definitely a neighborhood favorite and I would return to try more items!

    For most Sunnysiders, ramen wasn't a thing until Fuyu came along. 7 years and many bowls later, it…read morehas become a fixture in the neighborhood for Asian eats in a casual setting and remains a dependable lunch and dinner option in the area. In terms of aesthetics, Fuyu does it best work at night. The intimate vibe is captured well, through their soft evening lighting with date night vibes and ample seating. It's a tight squeeze with big groups, so keep it in mind since everyone will likely sit on a stool. To no one's surprise, the food remains the star. When they first started, the tonkotsu was the usual choice, but they've since graduated to other types of ramen from tsukemen to tantan mien. Their hiyashi chuka is a seasonal noodle dish and worth inquiring upon arrival. Despite it all, I'd probably end up ordering the original tonkotsu at the end of the day. Ramen is really only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to their extensive menu, which now serves katsu burgers in addition to their sushi burrito, fried squid, and classic selections takoyaki and gyoza. The slew of Korean dishes (such as the dupbab) still gives me a double take. Prices for a bowl of ramen are in the $16-19 range. It might feel pricey, because it is. The service makes for a big part of the experience and they have been solid. This is no destination per se, but a solid neighborhood worthy spot that deserves a look when craving slurp worthy ramen.

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