I know I am not a part of the cool NYC crowd that brunches, my review is based on all components of this brunch experience. This place was a recommendation based on the fact that we are vegetarian and love to support restaurants with sustainably sourced food. They are vegetarian so that is great. I am GF and there were some options for me so that is also good. Service was good but the place was packed. It was very loud and we were 5 people placed at a table for 8 (possibly ten) so between the distance between people and the noise level, conversation was hard. I ordered the GF pancakes (they were good but not great) - I tried other people's dishes and some were delicious and some were ok. All of our portions were very small. I had a turmeric beverage that was fantastic (about $12 worth). We spent over $250 and left hungry. All in all, I am not a fan of the bougie brunch scene, but I understand that it is a "thing" in NYC. I am going to recommend it for those who want that experience and ambiance but don't care if they feel satisfied after the meal or who just have really small appetites. read more

ABCv was on my list long before its opening. I'm always on the lookout for vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options when I dine out, and anything with the ABC name in NYC tends to get high marks. As it turns out, the hype was totally warranted. If it weren't for the comically bad service here, this would have easily been a five-star experience. Fantastic variety, flavors, execution, ingredients, thoughtfulness. There's a serious emphasis here on health and wellness, which is my top priority these days. Though we were pretty full by the end of the meal, we felt uplifted as opposed to uncomfortable. That's rare, even at great restaurants. If you're open to dining sans-meat, head on over here. My hope is that the service is an early kink and will not stay this egregious. My mom is a Jean-Georges fanatic, so when my parents came to town, his newer ventures were of interest to her. She's not vegan but maintained that JGV would no question master veggies like he masters everything else. Plus, we knew we'd love the decor given the whole ABC carpet connection. There's definitely a spiritual vibe going on here and that came across on the menu as well. Definitely affected the experience in a nice way for me. I've been staying away from alcohol lately due to health reasons, so it was exciting to see that ABCv offers a nice list of "restorative tonics", which are uber-healthy, non-alcoholic elixirs. Anything you see, they'll pair with sparkling water for a nice, refreshing drinks. I ordered two: the "Brain" (brahmi, gotu, kola, kale, spinach, ginger, lime) and the "Grounding" (ashwagandha, brazilian ginseng, horsetail, pau d'arco, bartlett pear, green apple, agave). Both yummy, but the Brain was the real star. Earthy, slightly sweet and invigorating. Weird to not drink alcohol, but hey, maybe I was spiritually inebriated? Food-wise, the ABCv menu is geared towards sharing. Even the plates that are relatively larger are still on the small side. And though it might entail spending a good chunk of change, trying a nice variety of plates is pretty easy regardless of hunger level because you're just eating vegetables. The menu is broken up into cold apps, hot apps as well as some grain-focused plates. We mainly focused on the first two categories. I'm gluten-free, and ABCv makes sure to be thorough about making adjustments or explaining which dishes one in this position should stay away from. Even with the gluten allergy, I was able to take part in almost everything we ordered. Everything here is healthy, light and tasty. Eats, below: Green chickpea hummus, thai basil, fresh pita/crudité: A++ Monster starter. The rave reviews amongst the food bloggers/critics are accurate. Some of the best hummus I've ever had, and they bring crudite for those who can't eat pita. Incredibly texture and flavor. Strawberries, radicchio, saffron vinegar, celery: A- Light/delicate and slightly sweet. Not a standout but still solid. Thoughtful ingredient pairings. Avocado lettuce cups, toasted cumin, serrano and lime, pepitas: A+ Seriously delicious. Powerful flavors despite how light the plate was. Pepitas to add some extra crunch as well as the earthiness from the yam made for a wholly satisfying bite. Fresh sauerkraut, horseradish, dill, EVOO: A I love sauerkraut. Made a case for eating kraut straight. Could've had three plates of this. Market carrots, stone ground nut and seed butter, chilies, lime: A/A+ The carrots were yummy but that nut/seed butter was a game-changer. I need to know all of the ingredients. Seared baby artichokes, Sicilian olive oil, green olives, mint: A Well-cooked artichokes, flavorful but still light. Nice, Mediterranean preparation. Slow-roasted eight ball squash, coconut, cashews, flowers, warming spices: A- I'm hot and cold when it comes to squash. The flavors here were fantastic, but I wasn't a huge fan of the squash itself. Loved the thai/earthy reference here. Definitely warming, as the description states. One of the heartier dishes we tried. Half cauliflower w/ turmeric-tahini and pistachios: A+ One of the best cauliflower preparations I've had. Lightly charred, served with tumeric-tahini dressing on the side. Fantastic pairing with the pistachios. The dressing tasted like a healthy ginger snap. Another warming dish. Steamed broccoli, farmer's cheese, cardamom crumbs: A-/A I couldn't eat the crumbs, but the cheese/broccoli was certainly yummy. Can't fully report because I couldn't eat this in its entirety. Fresh spinach spaghetti (sub quinoa pasta), broccoli, kale, preserved lemon, garlic, parmigiano, saffron crumbs: A- Lightest pasta dish I've had in a while. Delicate flavors so not as powerful as some of the earlier dishes, but still solid. Likely better when prepared as is stated on the menu. Four stars instead of five because our waitress was pretty much AWOL the whole night. Food came quickly, she did not. The four of us all got fewer drinks than we wanted due to her absence. Sigh. read more

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Amazing. Who knew veggies could taste so good! Must haves: roasted cauliflower, chicken of the woods, and dosa with eggplant. Makes me want to try to make more vegetarian dishes at home. We left stuffed and very satisfied! We were recommended 4-6 dishes between the two of us, but honestly we would've been full with the whole roasted cauliflower + 2 other dishes. So so good. read more

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I have been wanting to try ABVC for years now. Maybe my expectations were high, but it did not deliver on multiple fronts. DRINKS Tried 3 drinks and they all tasted like concoctions I would make in college aka not that special. On paper they seemed intricate and a fun blend of flavors, but then when we tried them, they were all just eh. One even tasted like meds. Would stick to wine or standard cocktails like a G&T where you can't go wrong. FOOD I feel like I had a similar experience with the food. On the menu the mixture of ingredients seemed like they would deliver a nice punch of flavors but everything was just bland. We thought with every new dish that hey this might be the one that's going to be a little better and every bite was just flat. Also felt like everything was under-seasoned. Here's what we got (all recommended by the waitress) Coconut Sticky Rice Salad with apples Squash purée app - pita served with was just sad, looked store bought Taproot (fried) Drinks Spicy martini - zero spice tasted like meds Gin with red pepper - zero red pepper taste read more

Food was exquisite! The carrots the brussel sprouts. Plenty of options to choose from, and all of them are just super tasty! A vegetarian favorite for me! read more

Very disappointed with the service received today. It seems the staff has not be trained well. The managers don't seem to care. The server seems to be lost. The food came in strange order where the main course given before the starter. I asked for the dessert menu as the server didn't know what was available but never got it. My meal as well took a considerable time to come where what was brought initially got cold. The food taste was great but very bad customer service. Hope they can pay more attention to their customers. read more

I have mix feelings of this place. Simple/cute interior like ABC Kitchen, friendly staffs, interesting menu, not very good cocktails. Crispy Tofu- simple while the mix of tofu and crispy yuba makes it interesting. Try~ Beet- fresh and delicious. Green Pea Hummus- probably my favorite, its flavor is light and refreshing, verrrrrrry yummy. Roasted Cauliflower- actually quite boring for me, I was expecting for unique flavor or seasoning. It's just plain cauliflower and you pour with curry sauce. Spinach Spaghetti- it's alright, not much memory of it. Burdock Noodle- Heavier taste, more of Asian flavor? I like it a lot. Dosa- it's good but $16? Seriously? Matcha Creme Brûlée- very matchaee Grapefruit Gelatin- my type of summer dessert, on the sour side but very good. Cocktail basically just mocktail, can pass. And the one with buckthorn- Extremely sour and acidity, tasted worse than cleanse juice........ read more

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Wow! Did not think vegetarian dishes can be this good! My friend and I went for brunch and had the pancake salad and tofu cauliflower with a protein smoothie and the green juice. Everything tasted fantastic. The pancake smelt really good, puffy, warm on a savory/salty side, go perfectly with the yogurt, and salad/avocado. I added a poached egg on the tofu dish - the flavor of the dish is incredible, just right amount of savory but not too strong, with fresh handmade tofu and fresh veggies. It was very appetizing, same as the drinks. Will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu! read more

abcV - Cheers to being healthy - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food nice flavor full. Pricy though. Good place for special occasions. Can repeat for special occasions read more

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My favorite of all the ABC restaurants! Two people and I shared the following and it was more than enough: + plain dosa + beluga lentils + whole roasted cauliflower + fresh spinach spaghetti + coconut sticky rice + salted caramel chocolate tart + pumpkin cheesecake Everything was excellent, but the cauliflower, spaghetti and coconut rice were truly exquisite. I'd never had dosa before and it was nothing like I expected, in a good way. The desserts were delicious. Overall, I found the flavors to be exciting and inspired, and the lentils offered some filling protein (I was concerned I'd be hungry if I just ate veggies, but this was a great solution.) Finally, service was great! read more

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This is a 5 star worthy restaurant even considering it's a vegetarian/vegan-only one. Came with a group of 5 for a bday celebration. Interior and decor is really nice. Trendy, boho-chic vibe. Food is, for the most part, excellent. The menu changes seasonally so some of these items may not be available still. Top items: - Beluga Lentils with chili oil and black vinegar, yams, broccoli stems, cilantro. I wouldn't normally order this because how good can lentils be? Well I was so wrong. Incredible flavor in this dish. Just trust me on this. - Dosa with smoky eggplant, tomato chutney, coconut yogurt, cilantro. The flavor of the eggplant combined with the tomato was really intense. It also just melted in my mouth. Get this dish. Other notable items: - Half or Whole Roasted Cauliflower with turmeric-tahini and pistachios. If you don't like cauliflower, you probably won't like this dish. It's just doused in oil and roasted. But it's really pretty and acts as a good centerpiece for the table. For all you insta-h**s out there. - Mushroom walnut bolognese with carrot paccheri, celery, mint leaf. Recommend for the meat lovers who were dragged to this restaurant. - Green Chickpea Hummus with thai basil, fresh pita or crudité. Great starter dish. The hummus itself is great - tastes like vegetables (in a good way) Drinks: I didn't order any of them, but I tried my friend's and it was just okay. She didn't even finish it. So not worth the price in my opinion. The service was... interesting. Our server was attentive but pushy. He kept on saying we should order more food and recommended some dishes kinda forcefully. To the point where we were getting uncomfortable. We also had an outside cake delivered to the restaurant that was supposed to come out as a surprise. But they forgot about it or something and we had to ask the server to bring out the cake in front of the bday girl, which defeats the purpose. Oh well. I'd still make a repeat visit if I'm back in the city. It's pricey, but the food is surprisingly filling and definitely delicious. read more

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the food had very average flavor. furthermore there was just so much oil. like just because this is a vegetarian restaurant, you don't need oil to make dishes taste good. DO NOT ORDER THE RAMEN! but the service was Michelin tier at least read more

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2 words: beluga lentils. Never knew belugas could taste so good. Also love the sticky coconut rice. Juices were pricey and mehhh. But those belugas... mMmm read more

The short: I don't usually frequent vegetarian spots, because I like meat (lol), but this restaurant was incredible. The longer: I accidentally stumbled in here for a work meeting (we were supposed to go to Kitchen), but on a Friday we were able to wait 15 minutes and get a nice table. The restaurant is bright, open & beautifully decorated - as I've come to expect with ABC Home. We decided to do the "taste of spring" chefs selection of dishes. I don't say this lightly: every single dish was delicious. From the hummus, to the stems & sprouts (my fav), to the fresh spinach pasta, cauliflower, veggie soup, sorbets & avocado lettuce cups... all the dishes were beautifully presented & you got tons of yummy food. It was totally worth the $38/pp. Our waitress was super sweet and service was impeccable. Glad we stumbled in here and excited to recommend this spot to my friends! read more

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The place is very nice I'd love to go again and try more of their food All of their entrees was very interesting and beautifully designed I'd give Roasted Cauliflower five stars and recommend for the first timers I can't wait to try more of their food read more

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My new favorite place! Everything is perfect I don't even know what else to say. The vibe was light and airy in the best way. The staff was warm. The music was fun. The food was made with with. read more

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A modern take on breakfast/brunch. I love how health conscious this menu is. The ingredients are seasonal. I enjoyed a chai tea in a cute clay mug. Perfect for a brunch date! read more

abcV - Coconut Yogurt - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Delightful and memorable veggie food, but wow, the prices are steep! The variation in prices across the menu (approx. $15-$30 per item) also does not really reflect differences in portion size. Mostly everything is sort of "tapas" size, meaning just a handful of bites (even for the more expensive dishes), although there is the occasional surprise, such as the fragrant basmati, which was entree-sized. This was probably my favorite dish, and not just because of the size - I can't stop thinking about that lemony tang and those toasty peanuts! The sourdough blue corn focaccia was interesting and good: one very generous slab of focaccia served with sunflower nori butter (!!) and tomato. The California dates were tasty but probably not worth getting again: four date halves, stuffed with a coconut yogurt spread, fresh mint, and pistachio. (Maybe this would have been better as a dessert?) The shallot labneh was excellent. The wood roasted beets were very good: a few thick slabs of beet topped with amazing coriander chutney and delicious crispy curry leaves. For drinks, the cantaloupe martini was delicious, and so was the apricot milk punch. read more

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ABCv stands out from the ABC restaurants for its delicious and unique vegetable based dishes. They really take care with the dishes - beautiful presentations, interesting flavor combinations and overall delicious options. We ordered the whole cauliflower, slow roasted beets, and saison battered mushrooms. The whole cauliflower lived up to its reputation - it was the perfect consistency and tasted as if we were eating the creamiest butter. It was complimented by spicy sauces that cut the flavor as well as pomegranate seeds. The slow roasted beets were also exceptional, complimented by pickles, Dijon, and avocado purée. The flavor combination was unexpected, but surprisingly tasty. The saison bartered mushrooms were the only disappointment, I don't think we knew exactly what to expect and it seems the fried part of the dish overpowered the other flavors. The black sesame honey sauce was delicious but flavor was lost in the largely fried dish. The restaurant has a subdued and sophisticated vibe. The attentive waiters, lovely atmosphere and delicious food make for a tasty and enjoyable dinner. I'll definitely be back to try the many other appealing dishes! read more

abcV is open for breakfast on weekdays, lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends. A table here on a Saturday for brunch at 12:00 PM wasn't easy to get. The entire restaurant was fully booked with reservations until 3:00 PM when I asked. If you want to dine here for their weekend brunch, I'd suggest to make a reservation in advance! My group of three decided to sit on the counter, but we still had to wait around 45 minutes for a spot. WHAT I ORDERED: Fresh steamed tofu - roasted cauliflower, harissa, coconut yogurt, pistachio Vegan einkorn pancake - banana, pear, salted coconut butter, maple syrup MY THOUGHTS: The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant menu was easy to read and well-designed. It wasn't overwhelming with options like some brunch places. A lot of their dishes I've never seen before so I really liked how it was unique. I really enjoyed my fresh steamed tofu with roasted cauliflower, harrissa, coconut yogurt and pistachio. It was such an unique dish and all the ingredients worked really well together. The vegan einkorn pancake was also amazing. I loved the banana and pear inside the pancake and the salted coconut butter and maple syrup made the dish even more perfect. My friend ordered the Chia Pudding. Not sure how much he enjoyed it, but he didn't complain that it wasn't good. It wasn't one of their more unique dishes though. I didn't get a chance to order dessert because we were extremely full. However, I did see a lot of dessert bringing brought out for people and it looked delicious! I've posted the dessert menu below if you want to take a look. Service was a bit slow, but that's because they were so busy! It only made sense! Food was great and the price wasn't ridiculous. I would say abcV was one of the best plant-based restaurants I dined at during my visit in New York. You should come check it out if you have the chance! read more

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The newest restaurant from Jean Georges in the ABC empire is all vegetarian, but just as good as the others. It's one of those rare vegetarian restaurants that makes you not really miss that there's no meat in your meal. They have pastries and a coffee bar up front, as well as a full service restaurant toward the back of the large, beautiful space. The croissants and other baked goods are vegan, and while you can definitely taste the absence of butter, they are still delicious when you get one freshly made. The large menu has so much great stuff, lots of which you wouldn't expect to be so incredibly delicious. Standouts from the small dishes include the Wood Roasted Beets ($13) and the Market Carrots ($11), which are slathered in an amazing nut and seed butter. For the larger ones, definitely try the the Dosa ($14) and the Fresh Spinach Spaghetti ($18). I will definitely be back soon to try dinner and more of the great options at breakfast and lunch. read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day weekend and had window seats. We didn't get the set menu but ordered 4 dishes to share with my boyfriend. Everything was delicious but we especially loved the mushroom dishes. We wanted the smoky woodear and potato wontons too but they had sold out so we just have to make another trip back. For dessert we were eyeing the tasting menu desserts and they let us order both even though we didn't order the tasting menu. We were so satisfied and full afterwards. They brought us some golden mylks on the house since it was Valentine's Day, which was a sweet gesture. read more

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What can I eat? That is the dilemma you will face. If you like mushrooms, pasta or yams then you're set. If you remember the old ABCV menu that boasted a robust set options of healthy and organic dishes, then you're at the wrong place. Yes it's Jean Georges, and has a nice ambiance but let's get to the nitty gritty. The menu is EXTREMELY LIMITED, consists of mostly mushroom, pasta and potato dishes. If you want any modifications to something on the menu, keep dreaming. If you're on the keto diet you're out of luck. If you order the pasta be prepared to have it get served cold multiple times before you actually get a hot one. Make sure you check the bill because odds are it won't be right! Being fair, you must commend top notch service and delicious cocktails. The ginger julep is an A+! However, I'll be damned if you think you're going to find a meal that can satisfy a group of 4 or more. read more

I've been to ABCV twice now and they still take claim to having the fanciest vegetables I've ever had in my life. The food is decently small portioned and pricey, so I'd recommend only coming here for a special occasion as you can expect to spend about $100+ for two people on dinner, not including drinks. The atmosphere is upscale yet executed in a way that it's not pretentious, but instead eccentric and cozy (much like its storefront namesake). Don't let the menu intimidate you - the food is simple in execution yet bold in taste. Whatever you get; you will be pleasantly surprised, though some things are better than others. My absolute go-to's are the avocado lettuce wraps and roasted cauliflower. Trust me on these - they will not disappoint. It's a shame everything is so expensive, because I'd love to venture from my known order without there being such a steep consequence if I don't like the dish at hand. We tried the Szechuan tofu this time around and would have rather ordered a second helping of the lettuce wraps instead (but that's hindsight for you...) Overall, the experience is one worth having. Plates are great for sharing, so get a large group together and try one of everything! read more

abcV - Half Roasted Cauliflower - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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What a great atmosphere they have! I'm not a vegetarian but loved the concept and the interior so decided to give it a try. All the ingredients were so fresh and the smell of every dish was amazing. All the dish were flavorful and delightful to watch. The service was pretty nice and fast. I made a reservation at 7:30ish on Satuday and sat right in. The place was packed and felt little crowded because the tables were so close by each others. Grapefruit vodka cocktail - it was a tonight's special drink with grapefruit infused vodka with micro leaves. It was pretty strong but the aroma was strong too, it was pleasant sips throughout. Strawberries - fresh strawberry (it was pickled lightly? It tasted little sour and soft) with avocado. Very light and flavorful. The aroma was so fresh and pleasant, I'm not sure where is that coming from since it's a simple dish. Beets - the avocado puree was a gem, it was a new way of eating beets, I wouldn't have known this was beet just by tasting it. Half of the Cauliflower - didn't really like this dish, still had some its significant Cauliflower taste, nothing really special. It was expected but my fiancé and I were still hungry after three dishes, but felt healthy :) I would love to come back with my girlfriends, and take my parents to this place. read more

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First of all this place is just gorgeous! Everything is white, light and spotless. The staff is lovely. Brooke helped us and she was amazing! All her recommendations were perfect. The food is all healthy, beautiful and so yummy! The vibe here is fun... no wonder there is a line outside waiting for it to open at 11:00am. read more

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Food was very good, but the service was pretty bad. Before our drinks arrived, the food arrived. It was within minutes of ordering. The cauliflower was terrific, but slightly warmer than room temperature. It obviously had been sitting under a heating lamp. Twenty minutes later our second entre arrived. In between there was a bread plate with a chickpea side. The waitress hardly ever looked at our table. Waiters were removing food when it was obvious that we were not finished. If they took away the cauliflower, we would have had a long wait until our next course. After the second course the woman bussing asked if we were "still picking at it?" The restaurant is very noisy. The quality of the food, however, is high. All of our dishes, including the pasta Bolognese were very good. read more

Whether you eat meat or not (I do), the food at abcV is incredible. I love my veggies, and I was really excited to see such innovative and delicious preparations here. We ordered the green chickpea hummus, roasted carrots, the half roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, the coconut sticky rice, and the fried wild rice (this was also all vegan!). The highlights for me were definitely the hummus, the cauliflower, and the coconut sticky rice. I'd seen pictures of the roasted cauliflower everywhere and was a bit skeptical, but it definitely lives up to the hype. So delicious -- perfectly roasted, and I loved the turmeric sauce! The service was pretty good, although it does take a while for the dishes to come out here. In terms of vibes, the design of the restaurant feels bright and modern in a way that reminds me of IKEA, which I mean in the most positive way (love me some IKEA). Honestly, it is really exciting to me whenever I find a vegetarian restaurant that emphasizes the flavors and textures of the vegetables, instead of trying to pretend to be a more omnivore-friendly place. Looking forward to having more meals here! read more

abcV - Mushrooms - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Vegetarian! I'm not a vegetarian, but I thought I'd check it out as it is part of the ABC family and I like the other two restaurants. Service is friendly, but slowwwwwwwww - much like the other two spots. I love the space, it's bright and you can see the kitchen working through large glass panels in the back. Brunch order: blueberry bowl and einkorn pancakes. The blueberry bowl was good, but not amazing. Came out chilled, but it wasn't slushy or icy in any way. There's a dribble of peanut butter (unlike other bowls that give you a big scoop), but I actually thought it was a bit too little. Portion is small. Not a lot of fruits... I was hoping it would be loaded with fruits. The fruits that they do give you aren't guaranteed to be sweet (but at the price they're charging you for, the fruits really should be sweet). So overall, it's alright and overpriced. Einkorn pancakes. First time trying einkorn pancakes so wasn't sure what to expect. The menu description made it seem like there would be, again, a lot of fruits, but the pancake came out plain (and sort of ugly, could use better plating techniques) on the outside with a few fruits stuffed on the inside. I'm guessing this is because the pancake itself is a little dry, and adding fruits would give it more moisture. Wasn't impressed. I had higher expectations for the food given that they specialize in plant-based food. Going in, everything seemed fresh and easy to like. A lot of items on the menu looked pretty good. Thought I'd be having an engaging brunch, but everything came out falling short. It's a great choice to get some vegetables, but not the best choice, and not what it purports to be. read more

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Every time: just an awesome dinner. Creative dishes full of flavor. Great interior space. Really nice people. Highly recommend Only thing I would have changed in last dinner: the French Rose tastes like water. So would up the wine game on that one read more

I had wanted to come here forever and managed to make my first visit a lovely lunch with a friend for their birthday! We ordered quite a few plates to share and each dish was as delicious as it was beautiful. If you are vegan in NYC you definitely have to visit, but if you're not, it's even more important to give it a try. I am definitely one to go and support any tiny cafe or food truck that is selling tasty vegan food, but to really elevate the experience and to be able to celebrate with a fine dining menu that doesn't contain animal products.... that is a really powerful thing. Kudos to this wonderful place, and a special thank you for the happy birthday candle added onto dessert read more

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Dishes were honestly underwhelming. The heirloom tomatoes were effectively 2 slices of farmers-market tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic garnished with common berries. Portabello mushrooms didn't taste like much besides sautéed portabello mushrooms... Despite trying all the sauces, flavor was seriously lacking. Shishito peppers were fine - texture was good and aioli was mediocre. Whole-roasted cauliflower was the most enjoyable but not novel. At this level, every diner is expecting creativity and one-of-a-kind flavor - abcV fell very short. read more

Have had the chance to go to abcV a few times. The restaurant is very white and open, with a bar in the front and tables in the back. It is typically crowded, so I would recommend making a reservation or showing up when it opens. Service was good. I tried the following dishes: Green Chickpea Hummus, Thai Basil, Fresh Pita (3.5/5): I had hoped that this would be more spiced, but it was a little bland for my taste. Did go well with the pita. Smoky Eggplant, Tomato Chutney, Yogurt, Mint, Fresh Pita (4.5/5): Very smoky, flavorful eggplant that went really well with the pita. Market Carrots Stone Ground Nut and Seed Butter, Chilies, Lime (3/5): Okay carrot dish. The carrot was not very well-seasoned, and its accompaniments did not elevate its flavor. Roasted Cauliflower, Turmeric-Tahini, Pistachios (1.5/5): I did not like the cauliflower. It was pretty soggy and not well-seasoned. The turmeric-tahini sauce, while good, was not enough flavor to season the cauliflower. Soba Noodle, Aromatic Dashi, Oyster Mushrooms, Sea Lettuce, Broccoli (3.5/5): This soba noodle dish is okay, nothing special. Mushroom Walnut Bolognese, Carrot Paccheri, Celery, Mint Leaf (4.5/5): Really tasty, a must-order. The bolognese is so rich and complex, and the pasta is so well-cooked. Bucatini, Artichoke, Spigarello, Fermented Garlic, Mint (4/5): Tasty bucatini that is a must-order, very savory and good. Dosa, Yogurt, Avocado, Sprouts (4.5/5): Really good dosa, rivals that which you can get an an Indian restaurant. The yogurt is really rich. I have enjoyed my experiences at abcV and would return! read more

We liked the cauliflower and the pasta dish with the mushroom bolognese. Don't get the dosa!!!!!

Our waitress was excellent, the beet dish and the avocado lettuce leaf were great. The main / only issue is with this "mushroom" dish, which was actually a roasted celery heart. For every single other dish, the key ingredient was emphasized - for this one, the ingredient emphasized was the most expensive ingredient (chanterelle, of which there was one, chopped up), whereas the actual dish was roasted celery root. The restaurant and staff are mostly great, but please rectify this aberration and I will rectify my review. read more

abcV - "Mushroom" (but actually celery root) - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

The theme of the night for a first time experience: overdoneness. While the ambiance and staff remains notoriously amazing as their ABC counterparts, the food left much to be desired. The Wild Mushroom Burdock noodles and the roasted cauliflower were both overcooked with none of the crispy texture one would expect with burdock or cauliflower. The chanterelle, chickpea hummus, and roasted beets starters were forgettable to say the least. I barely remembered that my party ordered those even though was less than 24 hours ago! This review only represents my opinion of a dinner experience. Perhaps lunch would be more memorable. As it is still new, here is to hoping that ABCV irons out their kinks in the next few months. I still have faith. A big thanks to the hostess that held our table for 30 minutes after the scheduled reservation time! read more

abcV - Burdock Noodles - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

I don't understand the hype at all. I love vegetables and am happy to pay for good vegetables, but I just left the restaurant feeling extremely ripped off. In many ways, ABCV encapsulates all that I dislike about New York's dining scene - lots of hype, expensive, noisy, pretentious, and yet still difficult to get into. We ordered: Beets - Probably my favorite dish, with thinly sliced beets in olive oil, but the vinegar was too heavy handed. Dosa - Good but nothing spectacular. Dosa itself is too thick to be a true dosa, ends up being more like a crepe. Bamboo shoots in broth (daily special) - Wow it was ~$20 for what amounted to 5 half pieces of bamboo shoot in a broth. Which didn't even taste good (way too bland). I love bamboo shoots and this dish was an affront to bamboo shoots. Mushroom walnut bolognese - Didn't like the pasta itself, and disliked the taste of walnut with the pasta. All in all, I left feeling that there was a flaw in execution with each dish, which is a rare experience for a restaurant of this caliber. Prices are also crazy high - everything is in the $15-$25 range which is a lot given the small portions of veggies that are provided. You can easily drop $70 and still leave feeling hungry. read more

ABCV is a venture from acclaimed chef of Jean-Georges, with a vegetarian/healthy leaning. My friend and I had previously made reservations here for a brunch, but they kept us waiting when we came in even though we were on time for our reservation, and didn't offer an apology. Ambience is very pretty, clean, and modern. It looked like it was The menu is entirely plant-based, with lots of interesting options. My friend went with the dosa, and I went with the sweet potato. The dosa was not bad, and my friend ate it in entirety, though remarked that it wasn't amazing. The sweet potato tasted like it had been very simply and plainly roasted, with a heap of salad dumped on top. I had to keep reaching for the salt to make it appeal more to my tastebuds. The servers here all have an annoying, new age way of calling customers "friends", ie. "Friends, are we ready to order?" I found the whole thing very unusual. Overall, not a great experience here. read more

abcV - Dosa - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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This place makes it seem easy to be a vegetarian. If I had a personal chef this is the food I would be eating all the time. Healthy, beautiful, inventive and a wide diversity of international flavors and cooking techniques. I had the dosa with avocado and yogurt. It was simple but amazing. My wife had the mushrooms with poached eggs. This dish I've had in so many ways. Two ingredients that go so well together and if done right creates a divine pairing. In fact I make my own version that is one of my go to dishes to impress friends. ABC's stand ups to some of the best I've had it made myself. We also had two fresh pressed juices and two cups of coffee. All beverages were wonderful. This simple breakfast was satisfying and nourishing. The space is elegant, bright and tranquil. A great place to dine. But all this thoughtful food and ambience comes at a very hefty price. This meal (two breakfast entrees, two coffees and two juices) ran us $100. Worth it? Sure to me it was, but can't afford to eat here regularly. However if I want to treat myself to something delicious and healthy this is at the top of the list. read more

abcV - Dosa with avocado and yogurt. - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambience here is the best part, everything is white and it feels fancy. The menu is different and has a wide variety of options but nothing really stuck out when picking. We asked the waiter for recommendations and they turned out to be delicious. This is your typical NYC semi-fine dining though - not much quantity and it's expensive. read more