One of my favorite places full-on vegan option of delicious food, coffees, teas and desserts.read more

Another amazing and fabulous time. My friend and I had at the Witches Brew…read more I ordered my usual Hummus and Pita Bread, Side Salad and Sleepy Hollow Tea, they have so many other varieties to choose from but this tea is my favorite for me and my taste buds. My friend ordered the Falafel Sandwich and a Irish Breakfast Tea. Besides the delicious food what else made this time at the Witches Brew extra special. Well it was our Waitress Sam. Sam was perfection from the start of the meal to the finish. She had the best vibes and attitude and wore the coolest looking Van's. Her customer service skills outshine many other waitstaff that I've encountered in the past month. Sam is another Great addition to the already amazing team the Witches Brew employs

I love this place! I hope it lasts here. The food is fresh and flavorful. The staff is helpful…read moreand knowledgeable about the food selection. The seating is okay, could be better but everything else is great!

The food at this location is delicious, and the staff is very friendly. The restaurant is nicely…read moredesigned and very clean. You should know that it's not a place where they cook your food to order- all of the stews and veggies are cooked and waiting in big stew pots when you arrive. This makes it a good quick stop but also means that things can get a little overcooked...our ratatouille was pretty mushy, though flavorful! It was great to know that everything was vegan, which meant that we could choose anything on the menu without worry. I hope this location stays open. It was very quiet in the shopping center on the Sunday night when we were there, in spite of the concert next door at the arena.

Super consistent, healthy, and fast. I love the options to add sauces to everything as well. Great…read morefor dine-in and takeout. Pricey, but the price is worth it. I'm very interested to try their selection of wines next time! A New York Gem.

I have been to Le Botaniste a many times and it never disappoints…read more An airy, fresh and greenery ensconced environment that caters to plant based food. Plant based bowls with make your own or they have variety of pre-selected options. Food is flavorful and quite delicious. They also offer a variety of drinks and desserts. Always have had good customer service experiences. You leave full and satisfied. Highly recommended.

Easily one of our favorite Indian restaurants in New York. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere, beautiful decor, and genuinely welcoming service. It's a cozy, family-friendly spot that's perfect for a relaxed meal. Even better, everything on the menu is vegetarian, with plenty of variety ranging from classic Delhi and Mumbai street food to Indo-Chinese to hearty North Indian main courses. Among our favorites: Appetizers: Papri Chaat, Raj Kachori, Masala Curly Fries, Paneer Tikka sizzler, Tandoori Soya Chaap sizzler Sandwiches: Chili Cheese Toast, Cheese Pav Bhaji, Bombay Grill sandwich Main Courses / Bread Combinations: Sarson ka Saag / Makki ki Roti, Paneer Makhani / Garlic Naan, Chole Bhatura, Paneer Paratha, Hakka Chowmein Noodles, Special Thali, Roomali Roti Veg Keema Drinks: Masala Chai, Cold Coffee with Ice Cream Go-to spot for vegetarian Indian food on LI!

Wow! This place checks all the boxes for the best Indian restaurant in town!…read more Atithi is a family-owned, pure vegetarian spot offering delicious dishes with a creative twist. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and willing to offer recommendations when needed. The best part is that the menu has very detailed descriptions of each item so even if you're not super familiar with this cuisine, you'll know how to order. My husband and I started with samosas which were the best I've ever had! If you're a fan, please go and try this and let me know if I'm being hyperbolic, but they were insanely good! I had the Aloo Gobi Masala which was out of this world. The flavors were well balanced and tasty. My husband had the veg biryani. The portions were plenty and the ingredients super fresh! We're so excited to have found a great purely vegetarian Indian restaurant so close to home. We will absolutely be back!

This was my second time dining here, and I thoroughly enjoyed it once again…read more After enjoying a delicious meal paired with a fantastic all-jazz performance, I'm already looking forward to coming back. I ordered the short ribs and the five-onion soup again, and both were excellent. The service was spot-on and impressively quick--my food arrived in under 15 minutes. The owner is also really cool; he personally greets guests and makes a point of chatting with the performers to ensure they're comfortable. This is a wonderfully romantic spot. The beautiful flowers add such a nice touch (as I mentioned in my previous review). While it's not fully upscale, it has an elevated, sophisticated vibe that makes you want to dress up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

Well, at least business was "Blooming" due to Mother's Day reservations…read more All jokes aside, I visited this restaurant yesterday for a Mother's Day brunch with a group of eight others. Our reservation had been confirmed the day before by both our host and the restaurant. When I arrived early, I was surprised to find the place jam-packed and clearly overcrowded. The front-of-house staff, along with the presumed owner, seemed overwhelmed and initially could not locate our 12:00 reservation. There were also guests with 11:30 and later reservations that were still waiting to be seated, along with several other groups scheduled around our time. After waiting nearly 50 minutes, talking with others who were also waiting, and watching two other tables be hastily set up and filled, we were finally seated. The table had been quickly wiped down and set with placemats, but it was missing silverware and several glasses. Most of this was resolved fairly quickly, though two people still never received glasses, with one person asking a few times for one. Our clearly overworked waitress brought us water and eventually took our order after a shorter additional wait. I ordered a $6 cappuccino, which was enjoyable, with a moderate amount of foam and a pleasantly bitter flavor without tasting over-roasted. However, another person's $4.50 iced coffee did not seem worth the price, as it appeared to be no more than a 12-ounce glass and was mostly filled with ice. Outside of coffee, the staff was understandably slow with water, with long waits, and we finally got a pitcher near the end of the meal. For my meal, I chose the $16 Poached Browns, which included two poached eggs, pulled pork, an English muffin, hollandaise sauce, and their Bloom hash. Many minutes later, and I mean many, the eggs were properly poached and were the highlight of the dish. The pulled pork, served without any additional sauce, was dry, and the small amount of hollandaise did little to help. The hash on the side lacked crispiness and vegetables, aside from what might have been a tiny piece of chopped yellow pepper. Overall, it was below average but passable. Two others ordered the Make Your Own Omelette for $19, which comes with a choice of three ingredients, the same hash, and bacon. They made two specific requests, both of which our waitress confirmed: first, that they did not want bacon, and second, that they could substitute fries for the hash--regular fries for one person and sweet potato fries for the other. Despite this, both plates arrived with bacon, as you can see in my first photo, where one of them transferred her bacon to my plate. The other person sent her plate back and ended up receiving her Mother's Day meal well after everyone else. The omelette also looked a bit more like a frittata, which I didn't mind. After waiting a while, including finally getting pitchers of water, we finally left after a long and annoying bunch. If this spot indeed had reservation issues, why on earth were they still allowing walk-ins? Why did they tell people it would take 15-20 minutes to seat when it would clearly take 30+? This entire experience was inept from beginning to end. The food this time is closer to a 2, but our experience as a whole was closer to a 1. I would never go back.

One of my families favorite restaurants now. The flavors are amazing and helps that my mom is…read morevegetarian so she can eat whatever and everything. My dear son did the ordering today and everything was delicious! We were the first ones at restaurant at 11am when restaurant opened. Service is good. You pretty much order online but due my son's allergies we just double checked with the waitress. Love their space. It's very nice with round tables.

Comfortable and zen ambiance! Excellent vegetarian food -…read morefilled me up without feeling bad. Friendly service. Tried their steamed buns and veggie steamed dumplings. Also Yangzhou fried rice. All delicious!

Had an amazing experience dining here, the food was delicious and thoughtfully presented. Think…read moreelevated Chinese temple food. In terms of a prefix menu I thought this was really good value per person. The atmosphere that they created was very tranquil and serene even though the tables were a little bit too close to each other. The chairs were too heavy for my liking. If I'm being a bit nitpicky, I felt like the chopstick rests and the fake flowers detract from the decor a bit and it feels a bit tacky but overall, the ambiance was good. My favorite dishes were all at the beginning where I really liked the Five flavor Plate (my favorite taste was the bittermelon one). The cauliflower mushroom dish was also really unique but my favorite dish of the night was Buddha jumps over the wall. The dry ice presentation was stunning. There were eight types of braised mushrooms, and texturally, the dish was just so interesting and umami. This was the pinnacle and highlight for me. It kind of tasted like a Chinese cream of mushroom soup haha. If you like mushrooms and soy, you would really like this tasting menu. There were times I felt some dishes were a little bit too salty (roasted matsutake), but as far as tasting menus go, it wasn't bad overall. While the presentation of the dessert was nice, it was really impractical to eat and a little bit difficult. I also wish there was more of dessert that's a bit more than two bites haha.

The Prix fixe menu experience was amazing. When you walk in you are transported to a different…read moreplace, the decoration and ambiance was amazing. Food was delicious and plated beautifully.

Loved by my family for years it was nice to recently come back to have my old favorites. The bombay…read moresandwich has changed over the years and I miss all the add ins they used to have but it still is a yummy vegetarian sandwich. My Mom frequently places large orders of dhokla here and the staff is always professional and accommodating. Some staff members I have noticed working here for years , which goes to show they take good care of their employees resulting in a happy experience for their customers.

This is my first time trying Dahi puri and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a perfect blend of…read moresweet (tamarind chutney) and savory all coming together in a deep fried crunchy ball. It's covered in yogurt sauce with chickpea fillings and cilantro chutney.

YUM. This place was so good. I came in after a long day of working (and it was only 2pm) and this…read moreplace revived me in so many ways. It is so cozy inside. It feels like you're entering a library. It is really beautiful and chic. The staff were friendly and I ordered the Tibetan Mama ($15.93) Coconut Curry and it was delicious. It was so flavorful and fresh. Genuinely my only complaint is that they didn't give me more. I also ordered a lemonade (~$4) that had a nice sweetness to it, but didn't taste too artificial. It was a great addition to the hearty curry.

I had lunch from Le Botaniste last Saturday and enjoyed the meal. I say from Le Botaniste rather…read morethan at Le Botaniste, because - even though the cafe is beautiful and huge (I saw a sign pointing to more seating in another room) - it was a gorgeous day and I took my lunch across the street to enjoy in Bryant Park. And that's really one of the best things about this location of Le Botaniste (there around 7 locations in the city) - being right across from Bryant Park, you can enjoy a healthy lunch while enjoying the park! So what is Le Botaniste? It's an organic, plant-based, and carbon-neutral cafe with locations in NYC and a couple in Europe. So everything is vegan. Everything is organic. The calories and other dietary information are listed on the menu. I had their Chef Priyanka Samosa Bowl (a seasonal offering), which includes brown rice, saag, samosa balls, crispy chickpeas, turmeric onions, tamarind and green chutneys, and yogurt raita. It is 433 calories and 12 grams of protein. I thought it was good - although I thought the samosa balls were quite dry (the chutneys, saag, and raita helped), and I liked that it was light and healthy and wouldn't slow me down for the rest of my busy day. I also grabbed a water and a quinoa peanut butter cookie that I saved in my bag for later. (I noticed that they had some wines that I would have been happy to try - if you eat in, you can have a full experience with a drink.) I showed up right at 11 when they opened, and there was only one other customer. My bowl was ready in seconds and I was out the door and across the street seated in Bryant Park within a minute or two. If you're looking for a healthy vegan lunch in the neighborhood, Le Botaniste is a good option!

Ordered takeout and was not disappointed! The tsukemen was very flavorful and noodles were cooked…read moreperfectly. All the other ramens were amazing too! Great broth!

Probably the best ramen I've ever had, served in restaurant with a zen ambiance. It felt genuinely…read morepeaceful in this restaurant which I cannot say about many NYC or NYC-adjacent restaurants. Everything including the textured wooden walls felt thoughtfully done. The ramen had super depthy flavorful broth, a perfect egg, and very tender meat. The green tea was a perfect start to the meal. Would (and will) come back in a heartbeat.