the best seating style -- sunken in, semi-private booths, shoes-off. Feels very relaxing, casual. Service was precise and no one missed a beat. Alllll of our dishes were delicious, and the stone rice bowl was finished table-side which was a fun surprise. Ordered: *SPICY KOREAN CAULIFLOWER BITES 10/10 *STUFFED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS 6/10 *KOREAN PANCAKES PLATTER 10/10 *TODOK SALAD 8/10 *SPICY KIMCHI STONE BOWL RICE 10/10 *SPICY TOFU KIMCHI HOT POT 9/10 *MUSHROOM SIZZLER IN A HOT PLATE 10/10 *WHITE RICE side -- perfectly cooked *Desserts: TIRAMISU, FRASIER STRAWBERRY CAKE, RED BEANS AND ICE CREAM RHAPSODY 10/10 all *Drinks: MEDITATION (fresh mango juice, a hint of lime and soju) 6/10 + SEOUL SOUL ALE 8/10 everything was shared family style for a bday dinner and the consensus was "this place is awesome, so happy we found it" only complaints: cabbage and radish kimchi weren't very strong, texture of stuffed mushrooms was too grainy, cocktail needed a lil sumn sumn but the mango was refreshing. MOST IMPORTANTLY: we TOTALLY forgot it was vegan. I mean.. HOW. incredible work, any meat eater would love it here read more

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Non-Vegan and avid Korean food eater here; brought my vegan friends to check this place out. Was pleased to learn that it's been around for decades! Loved the taking our shoes off moment and you get a little cove for you and your group. Everything was solid, though nothing was better than non-vegan Korean food. But it's a great option if you are Vegan and looking for Korean food, as everything approximates the real thing pretty well. I think they serve an important purpose - offering a diverse and culturally authentic option for vegans so I want them to continue to stick around for decades to come. As a non-vegan I don't see myself needing to come back anytime soon, but it's a great midpoint for a mixed group to come and have an enjoyable meal. The tea was delicious, by the way. The pancake sampler I could do without. The tofu stew was one of the better things as was the bibimbap. The tteokeokki was up there, too. read more

AMAZING Korean vegan experience. Not only amazing food but also a very cool and original space. Definitely reccomend and can't wait to come back. So many great options to choose from so it's a great option to coke with friends and share dishes. I would say one of the best vegan and best Korean places I tried. read more

Delicious vegetarian food. Move traditional environment, friendly and helpful staff. I met a friend for dinner to catch up and it was a great environment for both the unique dining experience and the catching up part. We shared everything - a veggie bulgogi dolsot bibimbap, Korean pancake, ginger tofu soup, and spicy veggie dumplings. I highly recommend a dolsot (Clay pot rice bowl) dish if you do a la carte dining. The Korean pancakes were fun flavors though a bit salty. The dumplings were good, although the "spicy" was just a little kick. Our waitress was excellent, helping us when we need it and disappearing so we could catch up over conversation. read more

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For a vegan Korean fine dining??? A little overhyped AND overpriced. So for starters, Korean food has always included veggies in their cuisine so this feels like exoticizing Korean food, and I think people are just being too dramatic when they have kikimbap but in mushroom style. Like??? Ok? The setting is very much a sensory grabber. You take your shoes like just entering an Asian home. Cozy, almost theatrical ambiance. For the food, the kimchi jigae is so expensive but the taste factor ain't there! It's small, and overpriced for just bland tofu kimchi stew. The scallion pancakes are also meh, overpriced because the put in on a stone! Lmao. I think for me it's the mushroom kikimbap that saved it from being a disaster. Love the burnt bottom rice as always. Great taste and flavors. The cocktail is just too small for that price, like ridiculous. We also had a tofu truffle dumpling which is interestingly made but lacking in texture and flavors. Will I come back? I don't think so. But A FOR the effort and ambiance gimmick. But for the love of god, don't exoticise Korean food! read more

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I went to Hangawi with a couple family members and we had a lovely time. The atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely and peaceful (you take off your shoes at the front and sit at low tables - the tables still have an open space underneath, so if you are not particularly good at sitting cross-legged on the floor like me, you can still sit as if it is a bench seat). Our server was quiet and attentive. We tried: - todok salad: fresh and fried todok (Korean root vegetable) with watercress, cabbage and carrots in bean paste lemon dressing - Korean pancakes platter: leek, kimchi mushroom & mung bean pancakes with bean sprouts and kabocha pumpkin - kale dumplings in tofu skin wrap: kale, tofu, edamame beans and vegetables wrapped in tofu skin - plant based bulgogi stone bowl rice: plant based 'bulgogi' with vegetables and mushrooms with rice sizzling in a hot stone bowl - ssam bap: build your own lettuce and perilla leaf wraps with a variety of vegetables, tofu, sautéed mushrooms and bean paste sauce, served with 3 kinds of rice What a wonderful meal! The standout for us were the dumplings with a delicious bright green edamame sauce. And also the crispy rice at the bottom of the stone bowl, of course! While I do wish some of the flavors were punchier, we ordered the non spicy items to cater to my cousin so I can't comment on how the spicier foods might taste. I understand this facet of Korean cuisine is focused more on the nourishing properties of the foods. I am so happy I finally got to try this restaurant and highly recommend the experience to anyone! read more

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Such a beautiful space that is rare to see the likes of in the US! I loved sitting on the floor and having a space for my feet. The food was all fantastic, i especially liked the twigim and the perilla leaf tofu appetizer. Melisa and i were catching up w someone from high school and we closed the place out on a sunday night it was awesome. Also look at that freaky Alien (1979) egg vessel the twigim (fritters galore??) came in lol. Idk if the nonvegans liked the food as much as me i was coming off vegebruary but i was LOVING it read more

HanGawi - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Terrific food; 10/10 for the innovation, but the service left a lot to be desired! Let's start with the positives-- the food. We ordered the Kale dumplings in tofu skin wrap. It was delicate and paired really well with the spinach sauce. For the main course, we ordered the Avocado Rice bowl bibimbap and Spicy Kimchi tofu soup. Loved both! It was very filling. The avocado rice bowl came with a wonderful miso soup! Loved the concept-- sitting on the floor. The floor cushions were comfortable and there was an enclosure below the table to put your legs. The restaurant has mood lighting, and was full for a weeknight. Impressed!!! Service was practically non-existent. I think it was just the person who waited on us. He took our order and didn't bother to check in if we wanted anything more! I wanted to order a drink mid-meal and after 15 minutes of waiting and trying to get his attention while he was walking back and forth (which was unsuccessful; he didn't pay attention at all), I gave up. I could tell other staff were not like that. I have to deduct a star for that. read more

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I loved the sitting on the floor, felt very authentic to me. The food for the most part was great but I did end up having foods that ended up with the exact same flavor profile. They definitely reuse their gochujang sauce for multiple dishes and by the end of it, I was sick of the flavor. I have a higher bar for places that don't serve meat and I don't think this place met those expectations. The pajeon was my favorite and service was standard. Don't think I'll be coming back read more

I've been here a few times for dinner and just realized I've never written a review! I really love bringing people here since the dining experience is so unique. I prefer to sit at the low tables, and you'll have to take off your shoes when you arrive (they store them for you and have them out and waiting for you when you finish). It can be a little bit tricky to sit down and get up since there's not a ton of space, so just be mindful of that. I also appreciate that they will give you slippers when you use the restroom, but they are communal slippers so I would wear socks! We ordered off the a la carte menu and got: - Vermicelli Delight (5/5) Wish this came with more noodles though!!! - Korean Pancakes Platter (5/5) Comes with three sauces and three types of pancakes (leek, kimchi mushroom, and mung bean with pumpkin). All tasted great! - Mushroom Stone Bowl Rice with Black Truffle Paste (3/5) This was fine but I didn't taste the truffle at all. - Spicy Mongolian Hot Pot (5/5) I loved this dish! So good. - Spicy Rice Cakes (5/5) Wish this came with more rice cakes! The service was nice although they never refilled my cup of hot water. Props to them for serving us and navigating the low tables! read more

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One of the more unique Korean Restaurants I've ever seen. Most likely because it's a vegetarian Korean restaurant. But also, how often is it where you take your shoes off at a restaurant? So yeah, we were here for restaurant week. As part of restaurant week, we had the 3 course menu. For the appetizers, we split the beet & avocado tartare, mushroom skewers, korean herb noodles salad, & the emperor rolls. For the main menu, we ordered the perilla leaf bibimbap w/ tofu crumbles & the crispy rice cakes in spicy sauce. For the dessert, we split the red bean and ice cream rhapsody & the chocolate mocha cake. Of the appetizers, the beet & avocado tartare was one of my favorites. The skewers were good, but maybe not the most authentic skewers you can find The salad was also pretty decent too. The appetizers were all very light. Very easy to digest. For the main meal, the crispy rice cakes stole the show. It had a great amount of kick. I loved every bite. The bibimbap was good, but the rice cakes were so much better. I personally loved the mocha cake, but my girl loved the ice cream rhapsody. Win-win in any case. This was perhaps our favorite restaurant week dining experience of the summer of 2025. read more

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Flavor is amazing. Taking a star off for value. Inside reminds me of a local Japanese izakaya I've been to so it's nostalgic. Service was good but seemed a little rushed. read more

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I love this place. It's rare to find a Korean vegan restaurant and this place overdelivered. The ambiance, the uniqueness, the taste of the food, and the service all delivered. You really can't go wrong with the food options or the cocktails. Everything is excellent. The plant based meat can be hit or miss for people but I loved it. read more

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I came here for dinner with one of my friends for dinner and had a great time trying their menu! Located near Koreatown, this Korean restaurant offers vegan Korean food in a traditional environment. As soon as you walk in, you take off your shoes (which is then taken care of by staff) and you're seated at a table where you sit on the floor (under the table there's an opening though so you don't have to sit on your feet). Service here is great. Their menu offers a HUGE selection of various Korean foods, made vegan. My friend and I ordered their bulgogi bossam bites, ddeokbokki, mushroom truffle bibimbap, and spicy baby dumplings. Our favorites were definitely the ddeokbokki and the mushroom truffle bibimbap. Both were SO flavorful, didn't feel like it was trying to imitate anything or felt like it was missing anything. I would not only reorder both but also recommend these dishes to others. The bulgogi bites were pretty solid but I probably wouldn't reorder. And, the spicy baby dumplings were unfortunately a miss for both of us. Nonetheless, I do think this restaurant does have some good dishes to offer and I wouldn't be opposed to coming back to try more! read more

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Ambiance (5/5): This was such an immersive dining experience! As soon as you walk in, you are asked to take off your shoes, where you walk up an elevated level to then descend into the floor where the tables are. There are some tables that are normal as well but I think has to be selected when you make your reservation and/or request them. The staff are in traditional outfits, the dividers between the tables are decorated, the furniture/walls/pictures are ornate. The restaurant is fairly dark and noise level was okay to louder since we're nested so close. Service (5/5): Our server gave us good recommendations and was very attentive to our needs. It may be harder to flag someone down but there are plenty of servers/busboys helping throughout that we did not have any issues. Cauliflower bites (5/5): There is a nice breading that soaks up the spicy sauce. It was my favorite of the 3 apps that we ordered. Baby dumpling (5/5): These cannot be fried. I still enjoyed them! Bossam bites (3/5): The skin of the bites were not to my liking. The whole dish is something I would have skipped. Before the entrees, they provided some free kimchi dishes (spicy and non-spicy)! Mongolian Hot Pot (5/5): I felt like there was so much flavor and tons of ingredients that were in the dish. I had enough to take home to-go. My friend's tofu dish was also very flavorful (and I slightly preferred hers over mine!) I can concur that this place is worthy of a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Amazing that the whole menu is vegan-friendly! read more

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Made a reservation for lunch on Saturday. Loved the allium free menu for my dietary restrictions. We did the floor seating experience. Overall food was good, just a unique flavor palette for me. Thought the cauliflower and dumplings could've used a bit more spice / flavor. Stone bowls were yummy. Recommend for vegetarians to get to experience Korean food! read more

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HanGawi continues to serve up delicious vegan food in a beauitful atmosphere and with excellent service. We loved the vermicelli delight (yum!), spicy Korean cauliflower bites (more please!), Korean pancakes platter (my favorite is the kimchi pancake!), mushroom sizzler in a hot plate (fabulous!), spicy kimchi stone bowl rice (oh, so delicious) and black truffle dumplings (I would not do these again as they have tofu). You have to spend at least $50 per person so we needed to order two bottles of prosecco to increase our bill. We wouldn't have purchased the second bottle had we not needed to hit the $$$. read more

Second time visit - continues to be excellent in all departments - service, food quality, and ambience! Serene was our server - very good at what we does ! read more

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One of the highlights of our meals in NY! No wonder it received the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024. The ambience is a mix of traditional with modern. The guests are asked to take off their shoes as is the custom in Korea. But if you need to use their restroom they have disposable slippers that you can wear into the restroom. When you first get there you think you need to sit on the floor as is tradition but actually there is a cut out underneath the table so you are actually sitting more western style. The food was wonderful. You won't miss the meat in any of their dishes. We tried the "bulgogi" stone pot and mushroom stone pot. They will offer to mix it for you at table side. We also had the vegetable Korean pancake appetizer, the kimchi tofu soup and the dumpling soup. Then we topped it off with the trisome for our desert. If we go back again we would be sure to order the stone pots. They were our favorites. read more

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After going to this restaurant I realized I could never be a vegan or vegetarian. In the heart of ktown, it is not an authentic Korean place with some sort of fusion that I truly disliked. I ordered the weekend special which had an acorn noodle salad for an appetizer which was not bad if it wasn't a salad. Two tiny skewers with mushrooms which I don't like. The main dish was the stone bowl rice which was flavorless. Finally the chef dessert which was honestly the worse thing I've tried. Because it was vegan they used some kind of substitute for eggs. The best thing I got was the lychee sparking soda. Sadly I just feel disappointed. read more

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I have to admit I am not always excited to try restaurants with fully vegetarian menus, but HanGawi came highly recommended and did not disappoint. They were pretty booked on a cold Friday night and the earliest reservation we were able to grab (earlier that week for a party of 2) was 8:45p. Fyi- they have food minimums per person which increase for large parties (5+ ppl). My favorite part was the cozy ambience. The way the tables are set up, presentation/service, and the no shoes policy for the lower tables made the experience feel ceremonious. We ordered the cauliflower bites and the vermicelli delight to share. Our main dishes were the HanGawi stone bowl and the plant based Korean "bulgogi" stone bowl. While it was a lot of food, all of the dishes felt very light. We were content and didn't feel stuffed (a win!). I thoroughly enjoyed the cauliflower bites and the burnt rice at the bottom of my stone bowl. The flavor profile for the vermicelli delight and the bulgogi bowl was a bit mild. The flavors/ingredients played very well together but none stuck out enough to make me say "wow." I should add that I used the spicy sauce sparingly on my bulgogi bowl-- perhaps this could have made a difference. Lastly my friend is a big fan of their lychee beverages. I was tempted to have tea but skipped on it, though it would have been a great addition to the experience. All in all, I would definitely go back to HanGawi and recommend if you are on the fence! read more

HanGawi - Spicy Korean Cauliflower Bites - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent veg Korean restaurant. You have to sit on the floor for dinner. We ordered Korean pancakes, veg dumplings and cauliflower bites for appetizers. All of them were very good, the pancakes were our fav. For main course, we ordered the Spicy hot pot, Tofu spicy chili and Mushroom dish. The hot pot and the Tofu spicy chili were good. Mushrooms were bland. For desert, we got Matchamisu. It was really really good. The server was awesome Will come again read more

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Delicious, unique, plant-based Korean dining experience! When you walk in, your shoes get put into cubbies and you sit at recessed tables. Everything we had was phenomenal but our absolute favorites were the black truffle dumplings and the spicy rice cakes. Reservations aren't hard to get but you definitely need one as it's super popular, rightfully so! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Wow. I didn't know what to expect when it came to vegetarian/vegan Korean food but this was an outstanding introduction. The restaurant itself has a very traditional feel; when you enter you take off your shoes and tables are to the floor. We opted for the Weekend Mini Emperor's Lunch which is $39 per person. I'll go in reverse order. - chocolate ice cream is dairy free and actually very good for what it is. I think it's hard to get dairy free ice cream right, but I was very impressed by what they did here. If you don't like chocolate, ask for an alternative flavor. - the texture of the eggplant was out of this world! Wow I wish they'd put more of it on the plate (it was just so addictive) but the whole thing was still very filling and very tasty. - stuffed shiitake mushrooms were probably my least favorite course of the meal, but they were very interesting to try. They smelled very cinnamony which was confusing, but it was not a prominent flavor in the slightest. There was an also muted element of sweetness. I think they're good to try just for the new experience but I don't think I'd be ordering them again. -the soup of the week, which I assume was kimchi soup, was the best soup I have ever had in my life. I'm not exaggerating. I think about it everyday. So hearty and not monotonous and boring. I would've eaten gallons of it, it was sooooo amazing. Really wonderful experience! If you're looking to try something a little different but be guaranteed a tasty time, I haven't stopped raving about this place. No wonder it's a Michelin Bib Gourmand read more

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It's an amazing restaurant. Loved it since it was our first time trying Korean cuisine and finding a vegan restaurant is all that I ever wanted. I'm sure I can have Korean only at a vegan place and this is what I'd be more than happy if it opens in Bay Area. Ambience and vibe was totally 9/10. If you're in New York do not miss this place. read more

We had a good meal here on a recent trip to NYC (with a few things we probably wouldn't order again). To start, the seating: as noted, most of the seating is floor-style (although there are wells for your feet). For accommodation purposes, we sat at one of the two small "western"-style tables right off the entry, allow us to sit in a regular chair and keep our shoes on. This area gets partially cordoned off by a sliding door, which made it get a bit stuffy at times. Service was friendly but a bit uneven -- there were several times we found ourselves waiting awhile to place orders or take care of the check. One of my favorite things I had was actually a hot tea: I had never had Shissandra Chinesis before but absolutely loved it. For food, we got: - Pumpkin porridge and green pea porridge; we both agreed we liked the pea porridge better, as the pea flavor really came through pleasantly while the pumpkin porridge was a bit plain (which is understandably what some folks are probably looking for) - Fritters galore, which we weren't super impressed with -- they're on par in our book with typical fried vegetables at our local Japanese restaurant, and they were pretty greasy - Korean pancakes platter, which we enjoyed (and were impressed with the serving size of) - Spicy grilled tofu, which I liked -- it was spicy but not painfully so - Crispy tofu, which was fine but not super crispy To sum it up, I wouldn't have this at the top of my list of places to return to, but I would stop in if I lived in the city and would recommend it to vegetarian and vegan friends visiting, as it's always great to go somewhere that caters to those diets! read more

Had to visit this place when I was in town again. Highly recommend making reservations early because we got denied one time. I enjoyed the spicy kimchi hot pot because it was cold out. & rice cake dish was good too. Not a fan of the sushi options. Also the matcha cheesecake wasn't great. You'd think it'd be all matcha flavor but just had a dust of matcha powder on top of the regular cheesecake. Tiramisu was great thoigh! read more

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Ambiance is super nice. Smells like a japanese traditional restaurant or temple. Full of wood, tea tins. Tables look like they're ground level, but there is space under the table for people to sit normally. (I guess a nice compromise for Americans.) Service: 5/5. Attentive and considerate, on it with the water refills! Maitake fritters: 5/5 Kimchi tofu hot pot: 5/5. Has lots of vegetables outside of the tofu. Great with white rice. Cauliflower: 5/5. Overall presentation and quality were very good. A bit expensive though, and wish rice was included with the hot pot for it to be a true Asian restaurant -- but sadly I noticed this being a trend with Asian restaurants in New York City. read more

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HanGawi is a nice restaurant. I like the furnishings that pay homage to traditional Korean culture and a "sanctuary" vibe. I liked how they had the traditional floor seating, where one is asked to take shoes off. I would have opted for that, but I was eating with an elderly relative who may have found that uncomfortable. The lighting is pretty dim in certain areas; I wished it were brighter to see the food, but it didn't hinder the experience! Staff was very friendly, and checked before clearing plates away and moved space on the table when the entrees came out. We ordered - kale dumplings with tofu skin wrap I would have had no idea the dumpling wrap was made of tofu! It was quite good, however the filling was very crumbly. The dipping sauce was flavorful but dare I say I would have preferred soy sauce? - organic maitake mushrooms with spinach this was my favorite of the dishes we ordered. the sauce was flavorful, and the mushrooms were a great consistency. - tofu stone bowl rice with sesame leaves i liked how the rice got crispy by the end! The hot chili paste on the side added the extra kick this dish needed, and I wished I mixed it in the bowl to add that flavor when everything was piping hot, but my uncle is not a fan of spice. This dish could have also tasted better with soy sauce (not just the gochujang). Having dinner at HanGawi was a nice dining experience, and I definitely know where to take my vegetarian friends next. Some of the dishes could have been more flavorful - on the other hand, the dishes tasted very clean in the sense that I left satisfied and not bloated. read more

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Today David and I went for dinner and it was delicious. The food and service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. I have been a vegetarian for 61 years and this restaurant was just amazing. Sevice was quick and everything was perfect. I am so glad we heard about Hangawi. read more

For ambiance alone this deserves a 5/5. They walk in and they take ask you to take your shoes off and they put it in a cubby for the time of the meal. Somehow they track when you get your receipt and take it out and by the end after paying, the shoes are set up near the exit in a nice placement so you can quickly sit and put it back on. Beautiful interior and loved sitting on the floor to eat, it was so homey. The food was great! - truffle tofu skin- fun texture, the soy sauce with truffle oil is so good, and good stuffing - tofu hot pot appetizer portion- perfect for sharing and get to try a little - rice cakes - flavorful, and in a creamy saucy sauce - kimchi bibimbap - more of a classic taste, nothing to write home about The service was ELITE, good in between of grabbing dishes as soon as they finish but the waitress not really bothering us and just occasionally checking in read more

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SERVICE - located near the Empire State Building in midtown - need to make a reservation - intimate interior with a no shoes policy and floor seating - ambiance good for a nicer occasion - service was excellent with the servers giving good recommendations and being very polite MENU - wide selection of Korean shareable small bites and main dishes - all vegan/vegetarian - slightly pricey ($40 per person with 1 appetizer and 1 entree each) FOOD - spicy sesame leaf tofu patties (10/10): soft tofu and oyster mushroom wrapped in sesame leaf and coated with a spicy sauce. We got this as one of the appetizers and I think it was my favorite of all the items we ordered. I was surprised by the soft tofu as it retained a crispy exterior. The sesame leaf added a slight herbaceous note while also serving as the vehicle to hold up the tofu filling. The best part was the spicy sauce. Slightly sweet and a good amount of heat made it the ideal topping for these patties. This comes with six pieces and can be shared between two to four people. - spicy baby dumplings (9/10): vegetable, mushroom, and vermicelli stuffed dumplings coated in a soy based sauce. This was the second appetizer we got. The only reason I would give it a 9 is because the sauce on the tofu patties was more flavorful. The filling for these was hearty and textured, making it another great shareable starter. - plant based Korean bulgogi bibimbap (8/10): rice with plant based bulgogi, sesame leaves, mushrooms, and vegetables served in a hot stone bowl with a generous pour of gochujang sauce. As a vegan, I had never tried bulgogi so was curious to experience the meatiness in this dish. It made a good main dish to pair with one of the tofu or mushroom dishes. I liked the variety of textures from the chewy protein to the crispy rice at the bottom of the pot. - crispy tofu and maitake mushrooms in creamy sauce (9/10): fried tofu puffs and sautéed mushrooms with Brussels sprouts and asparagus coated in a sweet creamy sauce. When ordering this I was not quite sure what to expect. I had thought the mushroom was going to be the base of the sauce. The sauce had a vibrant orange hue yet was not spicy which makes me think it might have been hinted with saffron. This was unexpectedly very tasty and paired well with the heartier bibimbap. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is easily one of the best places I have dined at in New York. read more

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We had an excellent meal at HanGawi! All of our food was fresh and delicious. Loved that everything was vegan! The atmosphere was exciting as well and nicely situated in Koreatown near both the subway and the PATH. read more

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Please remove footwear. Let your legs dangle or play "footsies" with your date! Scan the QR code for full menu and you are initiated for a variety of delectable Korean dishes. Classy and relaxed atmosphere with dim and comfortable lighting, suitable for conversations with a partner. The staff are super accommodating and helpful. Our server recommended great options for our evening - celebrating our anniversary, and our glasses of water were never empty. I am a huge fan of Bibimbap ever since I tried it for the first time in Houston and it did not fail. Very flavorful with a suitable amount of spices for my tastes. Close to major train stations with just enough distance from crowds and traffic. Will come here again! read more

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Pros: + Vegetarian friendly options + Great service + Wonderful for people who have dietary restrictions - plenty of vegan and gluten-free options Cons: - Shoeless restaurant - they do have slippers if you need to use the restroom. - However, it was really strange having to wear someone else's communal shoes IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

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What a find! Hangawi is a fine dine restaurant in the heart of Koreatown. The ambience is great, very Korean inspired. Reservation is a must or else the wait times can be high. Once you enter, they make you take your shoes off and proceed to the tables. At first, the tables look like they are floor seating, but they are actually regular tables just hidden in such a way that they appear to be floor seating which was interesting. The service was pretty fast but the staff was a bit rude. They have a $25 per person minimum and if you don't meet this, they keep reminding you or almost force you to order more. I found this very odd. The food was great though, but not mind blowingly good. We ordered the black truffle dumplings, zen noodles and tteokbokki. The filling of the black truffle dumplings was delicious but the outside was slightly undercooked. The zen noodles and the tteokbokki were a delight. I love the fact that this restaurant is fully vegan and they deliver well on the flavor. A must visit but the $25 per person charge is annoying. read more

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Hangawi literally feels like entering a spa although while it has zen & tranquil vibes, on a full house day it's just another buzzy NYC restaurant. The vegan menu is commendable & there's enough choices for a wide palate. Taste wise it's a hit or miss. We enjoyed the Korean pancake platter, Bulgogi stone rice bowl & grilled tofu, however the spicy baby dumplings, Korean wine sampler and Lychee mojito left little to be desired. The restaurant service is pleasant & courteous. Overall an interesting & decent experience however I wouldn't enter with high hopes. read more

Fully vegetarian Korean restaurant with the cutest vibes!! They have a very traditional feel -- you take off your shoes to enter, they take your coats, and you're seated on the floor but they have holes under the tables so you can sit comfortably like on a chair (if that makes sense lol). There was such a HUGE selection of dishes, we had a hard time deciding what to get. Food was delicious for real, especially and unexpectedly the spicy baby dumplings. read more

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This place blew my mind and exceeded all expectations! I left making another reservation right away. Service is too tier and they have a lovely indoor dining space where you take your shoes off and sit in lowered tables with feet in a carved space under the table. They offer pre-fixed meal for $95 but I'd recommend getting al a carte. Their fried apps are perfection and come in huge portions, I would not attempt this w/o three people minimum. The fried mushrooms are magical with the pineapple gochugaru sauce, the crispy cauliflower is also fantastic and a bit smaller of a portion for two to share. The hot stone bowls are a must! I would return just for the mushroom truffle bowl, which are so savory and have a tender texture with crispy rice at the bottom. We also got the zen noodles, which were like a bibimbap with hot buckwheat noodles. Also highly recommend the kimbap platter, it is a perfect combo of different saucy options. For drinks, the ginger apple latte is a lovely and spicy option for fall, the Shissandra Chinesis herbal tea was also so refreshing. This place is a crowd pleaser whether you are vegetarian, vegan or not. Bring all your friends and enjoy some of the best Korean food you'll ever have. read more

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I went back here with another person recently and we each ordered the Emperor's Tasting Menu which is $99 a person which isn't that cheap especially for vegetarian/vegan food but it is elevated and some of the dishes were excellent but not enough for me to pay that much again. For instance, the spicier dishes definitely were not in the slightest which was a little bit disappointing with some dishes also being a tad sweet. We were sat in the front which has the benefits of not sitting on those mats but I felt that it was less of a unique experience compared to last time and I would say that it felt also less relaxing inside than years ago as I remember the lighting being brighter among other things. To drink, she had a Jasmine Green Tea for $7 which they offered hot water whenever it was getting low and I had Shissandra Chinesis which is also known as omija-cha which is a lightly sweet and lightly sour fruit tea which contains almonds. The menu consists of the following- Starters Wild Sesame Congee- tofu, scallion, pine nuts, and wild sesame oil This was a small but very tasty little juk. The sesame flavor added a strong nuttiness but it wasn't overpowering even with the added sesame oil while the pine nuts as well as the scallion; both fried and normal; added good textures. I wouldn't mind a whole bowl of this and this reiterated the fact that some of their best dishes are their porridges. Overall great/excellent. & Acorn Jelly With Dandelions and Sesame Leaves- chili sesame dressing Nice little composed salad which partially reminded me of a fancier version of the general salads you find in many Japanese spots which come with other dishes. Good crunch in here with the dried seaweed being a nice touch. The sesame dressing could have used a bit more spice. This was good/fine. Appetizers- Holiday Appetizer Plate- eggplant croquette, stuffed jicama in bean curd skin, and mini kimchi bites The three bites in this had a good mix of textures. The stuffed jicama was easily my favorite with the soft bouncy bean curd skin/yubu being a good contrast to the jicama texture and there was an also an earthy sauce made of I believe perilla which was a good touch. The mini kimchi bite had a good texture though the creamy sauce was a bit powerful. The eggplant croquette was on top of a pineapple chili sauce was a tad sweet for my liking. Overall good with the jicama being excellent, the mini kimchi bite being good, and the croquette being alright. & Emperor's Rolls Simply listed as this, the closest thing I can think of for this dish would be a ssam though with wraps instead of the usual lettuce. This had three types of wraps (beets/spinach/squash I believe) as well as mixed seasonal veggies which had a mix of mushrooms, spinach, and some other wintery vegetables. There was also a sauce on the side made from pineapple juice and some other stuff which added some much extra brightness and I wish there was more of it. I think also perilla leaves would be a good addition to add an extra texture and flavor. This was okay but needed more textures. Mains- Braised Tofu With Charred Scallions and Sweet Chili- sake onion sauce The tofu had excellent texture while the sauce had some sweetness and some spiciness. The mix of greens added some needed crunch as the tofu was soft. This was easily my favorite dish of the night and I would highly recommend it. or Maitake Mushroom Stone Bowl Rice With Raspberry Wine Chili Sauce- maitake, other mushrooms, gingko nuts and cauliflower served with multigrain rice As per before, the dolsot bibimbap here are just alright. The veggies are fresh and the gingko nuts added some good flavor but I honestly think a regular gochujang is better than the sauce they used as the sweetness just wasn't a good accompaniment. They also should give you water to make nurungji afterwards. This was OK. Side note that these these dishes were served with a water kimchi and a lightly spiced regular kimchi and both of them had a lighter ferment but I expected that for kimchi that lacks fish. Dessert Chef's Selection of Dessert This turned out to be ice cream with cocoa nibs and a matcha mousse cake. The ice cream was as per before really good especially for non-dairy while the matcha mousse cake was lightly bitter and satisfying. This was fine and honestly better than their Rhapsody signature dessert. For the price point, I would honestly skip the tasting menu and concentrate on what they do best which are the juk/porridge, the various mushroom dishes, the spicy rice cakes, and the braised tofu. The dishes aren't consistent enough or enough of a flavor bomb to justify the price point with some being a bit bland and there are Korean tasting menus for half the cost such as Odre which are more satisfying, more filling, and with more nuances. Low 3. read more

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