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4.5 (311 reviews)
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Burrito Bowl

The staff is always so nice and accommodating. I come here every Friday on my break and they are always so happy! The food is amazing. The ambiance is so lovely as well!

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Khushi K.

Came across this vegan restaurant while walking around SoHo, and it ended up being one of the most filling delicious vegan meals I have ever had. I ordered the Chili Sin Carne and Priyanka Samosa Bowl. The Chili Sin Carne was yummy, especially the turmeric onions. The Priyanka Samosa Bowl was a limited-time menu item when I visited, if they still have that on the menu, I highly recommend ordering it. That bowl is extremely delicious and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is very clean and has unique decor which I loved. Also, the people there were very kind and were explaining the items that were on the menu, since it was my first time there. Overall, such a great experience and definitely a spot I would come back to!

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Elisa G.

What a beautiful and interesting concept and you know how much I love samples! They are expecting people to ask since it's a unique concept of plant based and healthy food combinations. The manager explained the process and I decided to build my own bowl with tofu and sweet potatoes. I wish I had some gluten free tamari to add but table salt was helpful to add flavor. The interior is beautiful and I love all of the old fashioned apothecary vibes. The line is getting long at 2 pm on a Monday afternoon!

Chef Priyanka Samosa Bowl "Saag"
Ash B.

Stopped in to try the seasonal samosa bowl and was not disappointed. The saag is really tasty and served nice and warm. I love and appreciate that Le Botaniste is always evolving their menu and flavor additions. My coworkers who came with me were impressed at how fast we got our food and with how nice the interior is for a fast casual place.

Pasta Bolo and Tibetan Mama with iced tea
Annette R.

I casually came across this beautiful place while picking up some stuff around the neighborhood. Although my husband and I are not vegan/plant-based only, we enjoy eating healthy wholesome food from time to time. It surprised us with delicious dishes like the Tibetan Mama Bowl and the Pasta Bolo. Both hearty and satisfying. The staff were great, it was our first time so they explained the different options on the menu and even let us tried some of the sauces. This is one of the many different locations around the city, so I hope you give it a try like I did!

Cairo R.

This place was such a pleasant surprise to find. It's a vegetarian spot, but not just regular veggies on a plate, but rather, a creative blend of intriguing dishes I rested by the cooks here. I love the decoration as the motto is that food is medicine (which I totally agree with), and the restaurant is set up to look like an apothecary of sorts. The staff was friendly and informative about the food being served and fast with serving it as well. I hope to eat at one of their locations again, such a great place to try out!

Saag bota bowl
Ashwini A.

SERVICE - one of many locations in new york city - located in soho near the canal street station - ambiance good for a semi casual meal or takeout - workers are friendly and explain menu options - food served quickly as it is made to order - focus on foods that are nutrient rich and balanced - can sample different sauces to see which one you like best MENU - vegetable focused bowls, starters, and desserts - all vegan/vegetarian and gluten free - average price ($16 per bowl) FOOD - saag bota (8/10): brown rice topped with a spinach eggplant chickpea curry, sweet potatoes, mixed herbs, curry hummus, mint dressing, and a crispy cracker. This was a winter special dish and it satisfied the need for a warming dinner on a cold night. The addition of eggplant to the saag adds an unexpected richness without making it heavy. My favorite part was the cracker with the curry hummus. The hummus is chunkier than regular hummus so it feels almost like the texture of an egg salad. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a great quick lunch or dinner option that is made with whole foods and is not super expensive.

Michelle L.

The aesthetics were cool. You can sample before ordering. The Tibetan Mama is a popular choice, but it was a bit sweet for me. I had the Chili Sin Carne bowl, which was not very spicy, but tasty and filling. The lemonade was also refreshing and not too sweet or tart.

Saag Bota DIY Hot Bowl
Adi M.

Fun cool and unpretentious vegan restaurant and wine bar. Honestly super easy for non vegans to love too. Servers are super helpful with explaining dishes and the build your own options. I always mix it up and it's always delicious no matter the combination. Their soups are really great and the mint chutney and seed mix topping are a must!

Saag Bowl
Pree R.

A cozy, plant-based and vegan-friendly restaurant not too far from China Town! Closest subway stop was Chandler St, and since I was in the area, a quick search for "vegan" eateries nearby led me here. It's like a fancier version of those build-your-own-bowl places. I got one of their special seasonal flavors, the saag bowl, which came with rice, curried spinach, chickpeas, sweet potato, spicy hummus, and a green sauce. It was definitely filling and was the perfect warm treat for all the cold weather NYC has experiencing lately. If I lived here, this would definitely be a healthy staple to frequently visit.

Forgot the name. But deliciousssss
Jennifer B.

So great! I have been only eating meat twice a week. Today was supposed to be my meat day, but when I came across this place, I was like "nope, vegetarian it is." Just deliciousness. The location's vibe is so warm. And there are folks working in here, too. Will return.

Nishad J.

I didn't think I could like a fast casual place more than Digg but this place has won me over. I love le botaniste. Especially this SoHo location. It's clean, has good service, and I always feel good/healthy afterwards. Worth a visit even if you're not vegetarian/vegan and if you are you're in for a great time!

Tibetan Curry
Andy N.

La Botaniste is a local chain serving plant-based fare in the most gorgeous of settings. I met a friend here for dinner and we had a great time. The aesthetics of this shop really lets you relax compared to the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Upon entering, you either order and grab your food, or find a table to settle down first. My dinner was the Tibetan Curry which was pretty good but was made much better when you added some baked tofu into the mix. I felt the depth of flavor could've been deeper but was still happy with having a great hearty bowl in the heart of Manhattan be so readily available. They didn't have their full dessert options available so I'll have to try that the next time I'm back for another round.

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Delicious food -nice workers- everything good. A little expensive but I'm willing to stretch for them

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Everything here is so delicious. I think about the bolognese when I can't sleep at night. Easy and casual and comforting ambiance!

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Delicious food, great prices, lovely atmosphere. A pleasure to dine in. Nice staff. Healthy atmosphere.

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Such welcoming and kind staff! Had the delicious curry and chia brownie. Can't wait to go back!

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Hello, what time is your happy hour on the weekdays?

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Are there menu items that are allium-free (no onion, no garlic)?

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Rake Wine Bar - Wine Flights

Rake Wine Bar

4.8(29 reviews)
0.7 mi•East Village

Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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Skin Contact - perfect day, perfect wine

Skin Contact

4.2(60 reviews)
0.6 mi•Bowery, Lower East Side

"Adult in a wine bar" is definitely my grown-up version of "kid in a candy store". As a lover of…read morethe genre, I definitely thought that Skin Contact delivered, and then some. We stopped by last Saturday night after grabbing some dinner just down the street and were grateful to be seated immediately in the back area. The vibes here are very chill and the excellent, exuberant staff really know their stuff and get excited to chat with you about wine. We went with wines by the glass and I appreciated the confidence of the menu: it was small enough to not feel overwhelming, yet curated to have something for every palate and preference. My first glass was an unfiltered orange wine from the Alsace region of France (Tout Terriblement Maceration). It was funky and almost pithy in texture, with notes of apple and apricot. Definitely great if you're looking for something a little intense and off the beaten path. For my second glass, I felt like a lighter red, so I went with the Puszta Libre, a chilled Zweigelt from Austria. While it was slightly more standard than my first glass, I loved its funky nose and red and tropical fruits. I can't remember exactly what my husband had, but he loved his drinks, too. I remember one of his glasses smelled intensely of salty buttered popcorn. We weren't going to order any food, but the couple next to us had the chocolate lava cake and it smelled SO good, so we decided to go for it. It was served simply and deliciously, with vanilla ice cream and cherry sauce.

This spot offers a genuinely unique selection of wines, making it a great place to try something a…read morelittle different. The small outdoor seating area adds a nice touch for enjoying a quiet glass. Service is minimal, but the vibe works best when you're just there to sip and relax. A simple, pleasant stop for wine drinkers

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Lai Rai

4.5(17 reviews)
0.4 mi•Bowery, Lower East Side

I found Lai Rai Wine Bar + Ice Cream just by passing it while walking around Chinatown one…read moreafternoon. It was beautiful weather out, and Lai Rai was a small bar instead with plenty of small tables outside. My friends and I grabbed a bottle of their Rose to split, and shared some coffee and banana leaf ice cream. The ice cream was slightly different texture from normal ice cream, but both flavors we tried were delicious. Additionally, we sat outside, and the place was perfect for an evening in NYC, with a bunch of opportunities for people watching. The vibe was chill and laid back, and it was a nice, relaxing end to our busy day filled with walking around. I will definitely be stopping by again on my next trip to NYC.

fish sauce caramel ice cream ($7) - dont be alarmed by the…read morefish sauce because this is probably the most unique ice cream ive had for the year that's quirky but also done well - the smell might throw you off a bit BUT it WAS CERTIFIED DELECTABLE; it was a blend of savory, umami, and sweet coffee ice cream ($7) - pretty standard coffee ice cream - im a fan bc i love coffee and its flavor Hana Makgeolli, Sagwaju - BTB ($76) - makgeolli esque type wine - forgot how it tasted but it was pretty good rating: 4.5/5 - I LOVE; im kinda dying to go back because the ice cream was so unique and yummy; it was a little bit pricey but the quality and presentation were on point; wine was super yummy too - im also biased because i like the concept of wine and ice cream, which not a lot of places do - although it's a bit small, crowded, and seats can be hard to find, once you find a spot and get situated the vibe is immaculate; it's casual yet cozy, cute, lively, and intimate; it's a perfect spot for dates and with friends - quick service; was really busy inside and we didnt order food so nothing much to note there - hoping theyd expand their store - definitely going back in the future IG: @nom.noms.only

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Lai Rai - Fish sauce caramel ice cream .... -5/10

Fish sauce caramel ice cream .... -5/10

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Sunn’s - Banchan. Potato salad with pear and the roasted eggplant were favorites.

Sunn’s

4.1(51 reviews)
0.6 mi•Lower East Side, Chinatown

yeah boiiii…read more phenomenal. perfection. snagged a res for the ladys birthday and was so so so excited to finally be at Sunn's. went into thinking it was traditional korean, but was actually really fusioned with french/new american flavors, but never forgot its korean roots. everything was divine, and the service was exceptional. sat at chefs table; man that tiny ass kitchen is a miracle. was really suprised with the soondabo. feel like i've ever only had one flavor profile, but chef sunn was telling me how she was inspired by pozole as a rift on the dish. i have had a lot better banchan before thoooo thanks for having us and making the night so special! excited to come back

Sunn's is a really nice elevated Korean spot tucked into a tiny space right off the F train in…read moreChinatown. The room is intimate, the wine was excellent, and service was warm and on point. The hwe crudo was refreshing and delicious, and the salad was also a standout -- bright, crisp, and really well-balanced. But the best thing we had by far was the dak mandu, the crab/chicken dumplings. Those alone are worth coming back for. The ssam lettuce wraps were good, though they read a little more like Jewish brisket with a spicy bean sauce than what I expected from a Korean lettuce wrap. Still tasty, just a different vibe. Honestly, this would've been a 5-star meal if I didn't leave with three mosquito bites. Great food, great service, great wine -- just maybe bring bug spray.

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Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser

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Cozy sitting corner by the window

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Bar 56 - Oysters

Bar 56

4.8(51 reviews)
1.2 mi•DUMBO

Great happy hour deal: every day 5 to 6 PM, including weekends, $10 wines and house cocktails, if…read moreyou sit at the bar. The bar is very scenic so you will definitely feel like you are getting the full dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Make reservations for peak dining times in the evenings and on weekends. Many people walked in without reservations and were seated right away on Saturday evenings. Highly recommend trying their original cocktails ($18). We tried the flower child and the harvest moon. Both were tasty. I would get harvest moon again and again. Perfect balance of Tart, sweet refreshing and strong. Menu items change seasonally so it's delightful to try something new every time you visit. $21 potato croquettes were highly disappointing. Everyone recommended them highly, but I could not understand why. For such price, three tiny balls of fried potato should've been mind blowing, but they were underwhelming and forgettable at best. Skip. $24 giant ricotta stuffed raviolo was delightful. Such soothing comfort food. If I could eat just this, I would be happy. $26 fresh crudo was refreshing and light. Delicious cold broth/juice soup in which it was served. $32 Bronzino with mussels in a broth was superb. Light, crispy, and delicate. Would eat this dish for dinner Any night of the day. Balanced flavor profile. Could suit anyone who is picky about their food. $30 lamb neck was a solid dish. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and delicate and flavorful on the inside. Wish the portion was a bit bigger, especially the sides. $38 duck confit was highly advertised, however, it was underwhelming and the least stand out dish. It was solid, but nothing that I would order again or recommend. The duck was on the dry side. Definitely not enough sauce. The cabbage and the cabbage salad were good. Crispy and refreshing. The duck was not the star of this dish. $13 chocolate mousse with strawberry coulis was surprisingly delightful. So light and balanced. Not sweet, but just right to finish a meal. I could eat this dessert every day after every single meal. So simple, yet it hit the spot. Service is very fast and efficient. One of our readers was superb and provided stellar recommendations. Another waiter (young and inexperienced) was very shy and his energy felt very stifling.

Bar 56 is conveniently located in the middle of DUMBO & albeit I can't speak much for the food, I…read morecan say that their drinks are great. Do note that they have an awesome HH from 5 to 6 PM where all of the cocktails are only $10- yes, only $10 (a rarity in NYC let alone in DUMBO). I had the harvest moon & the seaside drift. Both were good but the seaside drift definitely stood out to me. I also ordered the crispy brussel sprouts which were pretty tasty but a bit too charred for my liking. However, it was still good & the drinks totally made up for it. Lastly, I forgot the name of the bartender but despite being quite busy from 5-6 PM he was very attentive and nice. I'd be back for the other drinks & certain interesting dinner menu items as well such as their lamb neck.

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Potato croquettes and fried artichokes

Bar 56 - Gorgeous lounge space in the bar

Gorgeous lounge space in the bar

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Cork - Summer is here!

Cork

4.3(43 reviews)
0.3 mi•South Village

Wonderful happy hour here with hubs & a good friend recently. Late afternoon on a Saturday, it was…read morefairly easy to find a table outside. We just wanted a glass of wine. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. We were never rushed. I had an excellent glass of viognier; our friend had a nice Lambrusco. Nice ambiance inside at the bar. We'll be back!

Olivia H. is clearly a paid reviewer because my experience here a few days ago felt like a literal…read moresitcom. First off, the front door is mounted on flimsy plastic hinges, so every time someone opens it, it swings open violently and knocks the vase off the nearby table. The service was somehow even worse. When I was there on Tuesday, May 19th from 8-10 PM, there was exactly ONE bartender working the entire place -- both inside and outside -- and she was unbelievably inattentive. My date and I sat at the bar for TWENTY MINUTES before she even acknowledged us or asked if we wanted drinks. I literally had to call out "Excuse me" just to order a $25 quarter-filled glass of wine. Embarrassing all around. And when we were ready to leave and wanted the check, the female bartender working on Tuesday May 19th from 8-10 PM was busy standing in the corner chatting with someone instead of helping customers. I haven't seen someone move this slowly or care this little since the DMV. TO MANAGEMENT - this was absolutely horrible, embarrassing, and unprofessional service. Clean up your act, and hire a second or even a third bartender.

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Cork - Perfect match!

Perfect match!

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