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I really enjoyed the set (especially the starter) and felt so wonderful knowing that everything is vegan. Thankful for my friends who were willing to come along and try!
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
Cool vegetarian korean concept in ktown! portions rlly good for the price and the vibes were super cool (shoes off, wooden bench/tables, teapot displays, etc.). flavor was fine but not the most complex/mindblowing. i rlly liked the grilled tofu since it was crispy chewy outside / soft inside. the rice cakes were a tad sweet for my taste but came with mushrooms and vegan fish tofu. Left decently full for $30pp.
Visited them during NYC Restaurant Week 2026. The acorn noodle salad was insanely good--if you chew for about 10 times or more, you can taste the acorn flavor. I just wish they could make the dressing lighter so that the acorn flavor could stand out a bit more. The cauliflower was okay but quite mediocre. The summer ssambap was good; I loved the sauce. They could do better if the ingredients were listed under the dish name. Since I'm not a fan of mango, I had to separate them from the toppings. This restaurant has a lot of potential as the one and only Korean vegan restaurant.
Hangawi offers one of the most unique dining experiences in New York, serving traditional Korean cuisine made entirely with plant-based ingredients. We walked into a space that felt calm and intentional from the moment we arrived, with guests removing their shoes before entering the dining room. The traditional floor seating, soft lighting, and peaceful setting made it feel like a welcome escape from the busy streets outside, creating an experience that was just as memorable as the food itself. The menu proves that Korean cuisine can be incredibly flavorful without relying on meat. We ordered a few dishes and found the stone bowl bibimbap standing out, arriving sizzling with crispy rice at the bottom and a generous mix of vegetables. Other favorites included the spicy baby dumplings, stuffed eggplant, tofu stews, and mushroom-based dishes, all of which were well seasoned and satisfying. Even without being vegan or vegetarian, the flavors were rich enough that the meal never felt like it was missing anything. For a more complete experience, the prix fixe menus were a great option because they let us sample several dishes in one meal. The seasonal courses added variety throughout the year, and the desserts provided a lighter finish after the savory dishes. The menu had enough variety that it was easy to share several plates and experience different flavors throughout the meal. Service was attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. The staff were happy to explain the menu and guide us through the dining experience. Since the restaurant is popular, reservations are a good idea, especially during dinner service or weekends. The team moved through the room with a quiet efficiency, and the pacing of the meal kept the experience smooth and unhurried. Overall, Hangawi is much more than just a vegan Korean restaurant. The combination of traditional ambiance, thoughtful presentation, and flavorful plant-based cooking creates one of the most distinctive dining experiences in the city. Whether we follow a plant-based diet or simply want to try something different, it is a restaurant that is well worth visiting.
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!
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!
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.
Went for restaurant week and opted for the floor seating, which was super fun. Got to try the kimchi soup and acorn noodle salad apps, korean gnocchi rice cakes in creamy seaweed sauce and crispy tofu with scallions and onions in korean chili sauce entrees, and blueberry cheesecake and black sweet rice pudding. My favorites were the kimchi soup and the crispy tofu, the rice cakes were also delicious. So many great flavor packed items and they were accommodating for nut allergies as well! I would pass on the black sweet rice pudding, but I might just not have acquired taste for it
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!
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.
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
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.
I really enjoyed our meal here. First, a huge shoutout to the hostess and all of the employees for working together to accommodate our large group - we booked in advanced and last minute had two more people join us. They were absolutely amazing in still seating us! Our server also had great recs for what to order. Overall, the atmosphere was so calming. You remove your shoes at the door and the lighting/vibes were very cool. Me and a friend shared the spicy Korean cauliflower bites and black truffle dumplings. The cauliflower was perfectly fried and the dumplings had amazing truffle flavor. We both got bibimbap (tofu with perilla leaves and vermicelli noodle). The spicy could have had a bit more heat for me but overall extremely delicious. For two people, this was a little too much food and the prices were really reasonable. I wish we had room for dessert! Cocktail menu was robust and the meditation drink I ordered (mango and soju) was perfectly balanced and not too sweet at all. I can't wait to come back! read more
2 days ago
I went with some friends. The restaurant DOES have a nice ambiance! The inside was all wooden and the sunken tables were unique. However, I really disliked the shoeless concept, especially since using the bathroom barefoot felt very uncomfortable. They did seem to have slippers for that? But I didn't want to deal with it. We ordered four dishes, the mushroom stone bowl, mushroom sizzler, pumpkin noodles, and spicy tofu kimchi hotpot. I really enjoyed the mushroom stone bowl! The rice had a nice texture and savoryness to it from the mushrooms. However, everything else was remarkably lackluster. The mushroom sizzler was very disappointing to me, I had expected something more fragrant and "sizzling". Instead, the mushrooms seemed almost as though they'd been boiled and then covered in a sweet soy sauce. I didn't enjoy it. The tofu hotpot was pretty good, but I'm not sure I can strongly compliment anything about it. I think it needed more depth of flavor, and maybe a soft tofu would have worked better. Finally, the pumpkin noodles were what I expected, though a bit sweet. Overall, this restaurant felt like it charged high prices for the ambiance. I wished we had gotten two stone bowls instead of the mushroom sizzler. read more
Had these items and while they tasted good, I don't think I was able to stick with a low carb low sugar diet. Many of the items on the menu would spike my sugar because they're either breaded in some kind of flour, there's a sweetened sauce, or has some kind of carb base. I was excited to go all out but I found myself holding back while eating the items below. If you're a diabetic this place likely doesn't work for you. SPICY KOREAN CAULIFLOWER BITES $18 with vegan mayonnaise dip KALE DUMPLINGS IN TOFU SKIN WRAP $18 kale, tofu, edamame beans and vegetables wrapped in tofu skin ORGANIC MAITAKE MUSHROOMS WITH SPINACH 볶은 메이타케 버섯과 시금치 $28 sautéed organic maitake mushrooms with spinach and vegetables in brown sauce SPICY STUFFED EGGPLANT IN CHILI SAUCE 가지구이 $2 ICED BLACK SESAME LATTE (oat milk) $9 read more
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
Cool vegetarian korean concept in ktown! portions rlly good for the price and the vibes were super cool (shoes off, wooden bench/tables, teapot displays, etc.). flavor was fine but not the most complex/mindblowing. i rlly liked the grilled tofu since it was crispy chewy outside / soft inside. the rice cakes were a tad sweet for my taste but came with mushrooms and vegan fish tofu. Left decently full for $30pp. read more
Visited them during NYC Restaurant Week 2026. The acorn noodle salad was insanely good--if you chew for about 10 times or more, you can taste the acorn flavor. I just wish they could make the dressing lighter so that the acorn flavor could stand out a bit more. The cauliflower was okay but quite mediocre. The summer ssambap was good; I loved the sauce. They could do better if the ingredients were listed under the dish name. Since I'm not a fan of mango, I had to separate them from the toppings. This restaurant has a lot of potential as the one and only Korean vegan restaurant. read more
6 months ago
3 months ago
Hangawi offers one of the most unique dining experiences in New York, serving traditional Korean cuisine made entirely with plant-based ingredients. We walked into a space that felt calm and intentional from the moment we arrived, with guests removing their shoes before entering the dining room. The traditional floor seating, soft lighting, and peaceful setting made it feel like a welcome escape from the busy streets outside, creating an experience that was just as memorable as the food itself. The menu proves that Korean cuisine can be incredibly flavorful without relying on meat. We ordered a few dishes and found the stone bowl bibimbap standing out, arriving sizzling with crispy rice at the bottom and a generous mix of vegetables. Other favorites included the spicy baby dumplings, stuffed eggplant, tofu stews, and mushroom-based dishes, all of which were well seasoned and satisfying. Even without being vegan or vegetarian, the flavors were rich enough that the meal never felt like it was missing anything. For a more complete experience, the prix fixe menus were a great option because they let us sample several dishes in one meal. The seasonal courses added variety throughout the year, and the desserts provided a lighter finish after the savory dishes. The menu had enough variety that it was easy to share several plates and experience different flavors throughout the meal. Service was attentive and welcoming throughout our visit. The staff were happy to explain the menu and guide us through the dining experience. Since the restaurant is popular, reservations are a good idea, especially during dinner service or weekends. The team moved through the room with a quiet efficiency, and the pacing of the meal kept the experience smooth and unhurried. Overall, Hangawi is much more than just a vegan Korean restaurant. The combination of traditional ambiance, thoughtful presentation, and flavorful plant-based cooking creates one of the most distinctive dining experiences in the city. Whether we follow a plant-based diet or simply want to try something different, it is a restaurant that is well worth visiting. read more
8 months ago
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
8 months ago
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
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
2 months ago
Went for restaurant week and opted for the floor seating, which was super fun. Got to try the kimchi soup and acorn noodle salad apps, korean gnocchi rice cakes in creamy seaweed sauce and crispy tofu with scallions and onions in korean chili sauce entrees, and blueberry cheesecake and black sweet rice pudding. My favorites were the kimchi soup and the crispy tofu, the rice cakes were also delicious. So many great flavor packed items and they were accommodating for nut allergies as well! I would pass on the black sweet rice pudding, but I might just not have acquired taste for it read more
11 months ago
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
3 months ago
This is the best Korean vegan restaurant in all of Manhattan. They have so many choices to pick from and it's actually kind of hard to narrow down what you want to order once you come here. They have a really cool set up where you walk in and it's a shoeless restaurant. They walk you to your table and we requested a low seated table that's similar to floor seating. We got the spicy baby dumplings as our appetizer which were so so so so good. I would probably skip the spicy tofu kimchi hotspot and get another dish next time. Can't wait to go back and try the biimbap. 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
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
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
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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