A local mom and pop owned vegan, gluten free (select items) and vegetarian haven in the hood. Rare find with authentic Cantonese style cooking methods and seasoning. Asian fusion variety on the menu so there's definitely something for everyone. Been here a few times already for dinner with a friend and we always try to sample something new. The seitan skewers were fun and you don't miss the meat. It was quite hearty. I personally love and recommend the pumpkin soup! Most dinner entrees come with soup so do ask for the pumpkin if it's available. The spinach dumplings were tasty but a tad over steamed. The dough fell apart when we tried to pick it up. That shouldn't be. My friend recommended the cold green noodles with peanut sauce. For the peanut fan, you'll enjoy it a lot. As for entrees, I thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian duck and the vegan black pepper beef with mushrooms. Both come with green veggies and the underlying sauce is oyster sauce when they stir fry it. Great texture and flavors, you don't miss the meat! That's what makes this menu great. Don't forget the vegan desserts! You won't believe it is...my go to favorites -- coconut cake, the brownies and the peanut butter whoopie pies. read more

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Been here twice, and really like the food. Everything is vegan! They changed management like 3 months ago and this order today they were really quick/ really in 15 minutes. Here is what I got: Singapore noodles- YUM, second time I've gotten this, would get again! Basil chicken with sugar snaps - YUM, this is my favorite, would def get again Mooshu veggies- my parents liked this a lot Fried king mushroom - yum would get again Mapo tofu- got twice bc I thought I didn't like it much, it wasn't bad but other places are much better . I wouldn't get this again. I recommend hui mapo tofu yummm Fried rice: I recommend with just the chasu the fake pork but I didn't know how to order that online since the first time I Jsut walked in Also comes with miso soup yum!! read more

A really nice vegan place with great food, healthy portions and fair prices. I stopped here on a trip to Manhattan, as it was close to my hotel and all vegan. Everyone on staff was super friendly, I really liked the vibe. My favorites were the general tso's chicken and bean curd skins. Soup came with the meal and I added on some steam buns that were delicious too. I felt like I got a lot of food for my money, especially considering this is NYC. I only have positive things to say about Ginger Root. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm on the East Side read more

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First of all, they have a separate gluten free menu!! Unfortunately, I ordered wrong, but I would love to come back and try something new. I ordered mapo tofu, which is a fave of mine, but this dish was very different from what I was used to. No spicy red sauce, just a mild brown sauce with peas and carrots. There was also a seitan-like mock meat, which worried me, but they assured me it was gluten free. I had no reaction the next day, so that's good! No complaints for the miso soup Service was a little slow but the server was really helpful with my celiac questions! read more

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Since my last review nearly two years ago, I've been liking the food much better. We still only go for lunch every 1-2 weeks, but I've been loving the mango "chicken" to the point of obsession. While the decor is dark and dreary, and every lunch comes with a "pumpkin" (I think it's some kind of squash), it's really hard to find vegan places with such tasty, meaty main courses (I'm not vegan or vegetarian). We like any dish with the meat-like flavorful ingredients they use (I wish I knew what it is, because I'd like to cook it at home--definitely not tofu), and we also like the Singapore noodle dish a lot. I do wish they'd get a better salad dressing--it looks like the orange colored stuff served in most Japanese restaurants, but it doesn't taste as good (I think it's carrot based, but it's a little funky, maybe fermented). So despite all these negatives, I really do enjoy Ginger Root as a vegan option and hope it stays in biz. it's never busy--maybe they do a lot of takeout or dinners? Whatever, we've been eating there for years and hope to keep doing so. read more

Excellent Asian vegan cuisine with $15 lunch specials with large portions. Love that some are loaded with vegetables with minimum added sugar. Had the mango lassi, l13 and l14, and lobster rolls. Seated right away in this very quiet restaurant. Food came out quickly. Staff was attentive and ambiance is nothing special. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Been to this restaurant 5 times. Below are pro and con: Pro: lunch $14-$15 and dinner meals $17-$22 reasonable price All vegan Con: Tables are sticky. Has a film of dry grease Air was bad : very stuffy Minimum service Bathroom broken No AC for a 77 degree Food is never on the delicious side. Just tolerable. Like my mom's food is more delicious. Todays miso soup so salty. They don't put thoughts in their food and cleanliness. It's like they don't even care if business fail. 3 Times they rush us to finish dinner at around 8:30 because waiter had to go home. Restaurant closes at 9. Restaurant is mostly empty. Do they know why? Fix the problems! read more

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I will list as Pro and Cons~~ Pro: 1- i love that they are all vegetarian, all vegan as i am one and it is in my neighborhood. I love that their lunch prices are reasonable. I love that they put water pitchers in fridge until customers sit at the table. Con: 1 - I don't love that a lot of their foods are processed veggie meats and the chef doesn't add too much more flavor to it. 2- I hate their sticky tables and extremely dark lighting. Very hard to read the menu. 3- I also don't like half of their higher prices on entrees and dim sums and appetizers. The prices are similar to a higher end restaurant in the area. 4- Their restaurant ambiance and food dishes and quality are down to early, and so i feel that their prices should be also more down to earth. 5- The owners just sit there and play with their phones and talk to each other when they can use the time to clean up the stick tables and etc. 6- on their payment machine, they put an 18% to 22% on both the food and the taxes. Why should we pay tip on taxes? Can someone tell them to fix it. We were in a hurry to leave today. It is really odd that they want minimally 18% tip but the service is very basic like taking our order and the bring the dishes. I think our experience with food and prices were that of a 2 star but as a vegan i really want them to do well so i gave a 4 star. read more

Most complaints ignore the quality provided. The whole staff shows pleasant behavior. The place doesn't boast large dimensions but stays neat and comfortable with city styling. Every dish was a new adventure. This place has proven its worth. read more

Decent food! Large portions and nice service. Can't go wrong with vegan Chinese food. I think the food itself can be a little more flavorful, but the prices and portions are good. read more

If soup means slices of veggies mixed in a veg broth then I'm give up. in name of veganism you can't alter however you want. I was expecting a nice thick pumpkin soup, this is a big disappointment. Next comes steamed veggies.. guess simply half boil the veggies with pepper and your job is done. There is no need to add salt or little garlic to add flavor. I had to blend the soup and cook it more myself and cook veggies again in garlic to make it edible. This place is a joke. Money wasted. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Pre-order takeout stop by and got our meal within 20 minutes. The food was excellent and outstanding we will be ordering from here again!

I ordered takeout yesterday, and everything I had was delicious. The highlights for me was the homestyle tofu, the sweet n sour chicken, the tofu rolls, and the char shiu buns. We also had the shumai, and chow fun which were delicious! The pricing on online delivery apps are more expensive by a dollar or two than the prices on their menu, so I would recommend calling and ordering if you are doing pickup. read more

This place is great! I got delivery of orange beef, sautéed bok choy, eggplant and string beans, and the avocado shiitake bowl. All were delicious and fresh. Portions were generous. Delivery was fast. I will definitely return. read more

They serve delicious vegan Asian food. Their lunch deal is fantastic value for money. Love the squash slice! I had warm soba noodles, my friend has the green tea cold noodles and we both enjoyed it very much. I brought home the beef and broccoli for my son and he gave a thumbs up. It is also quiet enough for a proper conversation. read more

Ginger root restaurant was closed permanently New owner , new management , food was going downhill. I ordered pad Thai Vegetable, it taste off, very strong fish sauce, and the vegetables seems from last week, won't be back read more

Stopped by for lunch at this great Vegan Asian restaurant. I had the Eggplant String Bean lunch special $10.50 and it was delicious. Started with a miso soup and the lunch plate of sautéed eggplant with string beans with rice and also includes sweet potato and a vegetable roll. I'd like to try another item but I may get the same thing next time. read more

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Ever-y-thing we are ate was fantastic! Vegan shumai are you joking me?!? Whole menu was off the hook. Do yourself a favor and drop in to this spot. So unassuming, so memorable. Loved it. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Ginger Root before a spa appointment nearby. Otherwise, it's not a place I would have gone, as it's sort of off the beaten path, far away from any tourist attractions. There was a bit of confusion as to the opening time, as some signs say 11:00, while others say 11:30, but we did get in shortly after 11:00. We both ended up getting lunch specials, which come with a decent miso soup, a nice spring roll, brown rice, and a slice of pumpkin. I got a soy protein dish that came with pea pods, while my boyfriend got a seitan dish with kale. They were both pretty good. And the price was also really good. I wouldn't travel to the Upper East Side just to go to the restaurant, but if you're in the area, it's a good place to get an inexpensive meal. read more

I love vegan food! It was very good and cruelty free. We came and just sat down without a reservation and had a nice meal. You're next?

I was craving more vegetables and tofu in my life after eating out a few too many times this past week and felt that I needed a little bit more green in my diet. I came to Ginger Root for take out on a weeknight. Ginger Root is located on the UES and is a specialty vegan Asian restaurant. It looks like the menu is mostly Chinese dishes but they also have some classic Thai dishes. They had tofu and saitan as meat alternatives. I ordered in the restaurant and waited for about 15 minutes for my food. I got the Teriyaki Tofu which comes with steamed broccoli, brown rice, and miso soup. The miso soup was pretty tasteless in my opinion. The Teriyaki Tofu had a sweet flavor and I liked the crispy edges of the tofu. The dish is served over a bed of bean sprouts. I was pretty surprised I finished the whole dish! Overall good vegan Asian place on the UES. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - D2. Tofu Teriyaki - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Pros: -Fully vegan menu -Lots of seating -Food is quick to come out -Staff seems to be passionate about veganism -Quick takeout pickup Cons: -Some of the appetizers were hit or miss (lots of items seems like they were frozen then fried) (overly saucy to mask the quality) -waiter kept taking plates and sauces away before we were finished using them read more

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First, a disclaimer: I'm not a vegan, and I don't typically eat vegan food, so I don't have many references (and came here with minimal expectations). That being said, I came here for lunch and had a wonderful time. Came on a Wednesday at 11:30 AM and was seated immediately. I ordered the ginger root macro bowl and the pumpkin soup, which was a lovely combination. The ginger root macro bowl was very healthy (it came with tofu, sweet potato and an array of beans and green veggies), but still surprisingly comforting and satisfying because of the fluffy brown rice and soft pumpkin. The pumpkin soup was also wonderful - light and flavorful. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - 51. Ginger Root Macro Bowl - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered from here for delivery, and the food was sooo good. Moved to nyc recently and have never had fully vegan chinese food, so glad I found this place. read more

My favorite is the soy protein nuggets and as one other reviewer said, I appreciate that they cut a small hole at the top of the lid so the nuggets remain crispy! They're so good. The spring rolls are also delicious and always come hot and crispy. I haven't tried much else on the menu. The Singapore noodles were just okay and a little too dry for my liking, but I asked for more sauce the following time and they were better. Overall, great spot for quick, tasty, vegan. read more

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作為亞洲同胞，日本人，我第一次嚟呢度，佢係世界頂級嘅素食主義者。 素食龍蝦卷好正。 我支持好多素食亞洲餐廳，因為我係停止亞洲仇恨運動嘅一部分。 As fellow Asian, Japanese, my first time here and it's vegan top of world delicious. Vegan lobster rolls are amazing. I support many Vegan Asian Restraunts as I'm part of Stop the Asia Hate movement. read more

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Great food! Order the sweet & sour sesame protein and the portion was huge and delicious read more

Vegan Ginger Root - Sweet Sweet S Sesame Soy Protein - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

I have ordered delivery from this restaurant several times and I am always pleased. This week I had the crystal dumplings and the pumpkin soup, plus the orange seitan, my favorite. The dumplings were okay, nothing exciting, as they were kind of drowning in the sauce that had spilled in the container during transport. The soup and the seitan were delicious, as always. I will keep ordering from this vegan gem. read more

favorite dim sum in the UES - try the soups. The service is quick for delivery or pick up. I highly recommend the pumpkin soup. You'll love it. The vibes are fun - the chandelier lights are so cute and cheerful. The staff is quick and friendly. read more

Ginger Root has quickly become a staple in my family. It's a great spot for a healthy lunch or dinner, and if you don't feel like going out they have super duper fast delivery. It's usually at our door less than half an hour after we place the order, even though we live half a mile away. Favorite dishes are the Black Pepper Seitan, Smoked Teriyaki Seitan, the Fisherman Soy Protein, and the Eggplant String Bean. I can't say enough about the eggplant, y'all. They're the little Japanese eggplants and they're cooked til they're buttery soft and absolutely delicious; perfectly complemented by the snappy string beans and not overwhelmed by the mellow brown sauce. Entree portions are large and all come with delicious brown rice (which has some sort of bean in it too!) and miso or salad. Opt for the miso soup, which is flavorful and has lots of seaweed, rather than the salad, which is just a handful of romaine with dressing. For a hearty winter soup, the hot & sour is fantastic. It's thick and a little spicy, with lots of mushroom and bamboo shoots in it, unlike the thin soup you get at your typical Chinese take out spot. There are quite a few entrees on the sweet end, which we don't love, but maybe others are into that. I'm looking at you, Sesame Soy, Citrus Soy, and Mango Soy. The lunch special is a great deal: you get miso soup, a spring roll, a little slice of pumpkin, and a lunch-sized entree for $8-9. Can't be beat! read more

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Honestly couldn't be happier with a vegan Asian take out option in the city. Decided to order a lot of food and have a pig out night and was delighted by every single thing. The pad thai was surprisingly really good and you DEFINITELY get your money's worth on everything. It may seem steep but the quality, flavor and amount is so worth it. Our favorite was the Tempeh Satay. It was honestly so good I'd go just for that. I'm also a sucker for the steamed pumpkin slices because I haven't seen them anywhere else and it's so good! The steamed veggies entree is such a great healthy option and definitely love it! Especially because it comes with a side of rice and miso soup which really brings the whole meal together. I'd recommend going here for take out for sure. They really have it down with quality and delivery. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - Pad Thai, Steam Spinach Shumai, Steam Assorted Veg, Satay Tempeh - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty good! Nice portion and size, great to find a vegan place close by! Great service, food was warm when I arrived!

great food, same people here each time we're in, everyone is nice and the food comes out fast

Black pepper seitan lunch special!! Really great food and big portion. I would highly recommend! read more

Vegan Ginger Root - L12 BLACK PEPPER SELTAN (chinese broccoli) - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Got the lunch special through seamless - was fine and liked the quantity of food but was kinda flavorless? Wanted more spice. I got the tofu stir fry special and like the kabocha squash and vegan spring roll. But the miso soup and actual veggies really needed more spice and flavor. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - L2 SAUTEED TOFU & VEGETABLES - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

Asian dishes prepared vegan - done really well. Nothing too saucy or fried. Dishes are flavorful and innovative. Tried the homemade ginger ale and mango lassi. The lassi tastes as thick and delicious as the real one (for the non-vegan who've had and may prefer the traditional version). The crispy soy protein and the tofu skin wraps were similar in that they were both fried. Both were accompanied by sauces that were orange and personally I didn't feel complemented the dishes they were paired with. The sauce for the crispy soy protein was sweet and sour-ish and tasted off. I requested hoisin sauce which improved the flavor of the crispy soy protein, which definitely needs a sauce otherwise it's quite dry. The crispy soy protein are like vegan chicken nuggets and the tofu skin wraps like fried spring rolls. The cold green tea noodles were light and refreshing ..Subtle on green tea flavor and hopefully high on antioxidants! The basil soy protein I thought would be Thai style however the makeup was different - I thought the protein should've been minced and the dish was quite saucy. The orange seitan was good as long as I got the pieces not overly doused in the gelatinous sauce. Bibimbap was a good choice and very flavorful as long as it's mixed well. For dessert, the crispy fudge brownie is excellent as was the agave-sweetened coconut-based organic chocolate hazelnut ice cream. I'll definitely be back as overall the meal was delightful and I am interested in trying more items on the menu read more

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Came here with a friend for dinner. Seating is kinda (but not very) limited so I don't think this is the best place to go to if you have a big group. I also don't think this is the greatest place to go to on a first date (maybe unless you are vegan haha). Also the music was from Studio Ghibli!! Great music choice. We were hungry so we ordered Singapore mai fun (which comes with miso soup or green salad), General Tso's soy protein (which comes with brown rice), and Ginger Root macro bowl. I'm not vegan but I thought everything we ordered was pretty good. I didn't miss meat or dairy at all while eating. My only complaint is that the portion size of the General Tso's was kinda small for $16 even though it did taste pretty good. There is a dessert menu but we didn't get anything. I would probably get dessert next time though. Service was very attentive and the food came out quickly. I was satisfied overall! read more

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This place is so good! Fast, FREE delivery (at least within a certain miles radius), easy online ordering system, and a varietal menu. I ordered the pumpkin soup, which I thought would be a little thicker, but still good flavor. Also got the macro bowl with brown rice, kale, seaweed, tofu, chickpeas, and beans, and a cilantro dressing on the side - SO GOOD! Will def be going back. read more

I ordered the eggplant and string bean lunch special: the entree is served in a basil garlic sauce, sort of a teriyaki, which is utterly delicious. The meal included brown rice and a spring roll, and a wedge of pumpkin, as well as a green salad with miso dressing on the side. It was superb, all of it, and I highly recommend it. read more

Vegan Ginger Root - Vegan Near Me - New York, New York

If you're vegan, this restaurant is a must-visit! I have never written a review before, but this place deserves it. The service is consistently excellent, and the food is incredibly delicious. If you're in the area, definitely stop by--or make a special trip. It's worth it for the outstanding quality, service, and value. read more