Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Korean restaurant chain serving classic fare. Dine-in, take out, no-contact delivery. Vegan and vegetarian choices are clearly labeled. Please confirm if the gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) is vegan or not. Many side dishes are not vegan, so please confirm. Soft tofu soup (tofu jjigae) can be made with water upon request and bibimbap can be made without meat and egg upon request. Open Mon-Thu 10:30am-12:00am, Fri-Sat 10:30am-4:30am, Sun 10:30am-12:00am.
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5 W 32nd St, New York City, New York, USA, 10001
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Last update on 19 Nov 2022 by Guest
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Added by Veganfoodie_liv on 19 Nov 2022
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5 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
maraschino
Points +701
Knowledgeable staff - Edit
I have been coming here for years but usually with omni friends who eat the non-vegan banchan (side dishes). On a recent visit with all vegan eaters I found the staff to be anticipatory and knowledgeable of vegan needs. I thought it might be helpful to describe the experience since it seems like other reviewers have had mixed ones.
Read moreAfter we placed one order for vegetarian soup with water based broth, the server then (without us asking) circled the other vegetarian options on the placemat menu for us so that we knew what else was safe. We ordered accordingly and they repeated back the order, clarifying vegetarian. Ahead of time, they asked if we wanted the fried fish or egg side dishes. When side dishes arrived to the table, the server noted that the cabbage kimchi is made with anchovy paste and asked if we wanted it. They also pointed out and described the other dishes that were meat based, so we were easily able to decline anything that didn’t work for us. Later in the meal when we were offered refills on side dishes, they asked us which ones we wanted and we could point from the tray.
The mushroom soon tofu soup here is one of my favorites in the city so I’m really glad that it’s only become even friendlier to veggies over time!! Really comforting in cold weather seasons.
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dlharwood
Points +26
Fine, wouldn't eat here again. - Edit
Got an entree, server did ask if I wanted egg when I specified no beef. Could not prevent the non vegan side dishes. Basically, if your omnivore friend needs to come here you will leave with a full belly but you won't have many options.
Read morePros: Fast service, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: Few options
Poundie
When I visited, I found that you need to tell the wait staff that you don't want vegan side dishes, and when they bring them anyway (which they probably will), tell them to take it away.
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maltman23
Points +4968
Very good vegan Korean options - Edit
The Vegetable Soon Tofu Soup was really good. And so we're a few of the little dishes that automatically come with every meal, such as the black beans, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. (Other small dishes aren't vegan, such as the deep fried fish, tofu strips, and kimchee.) You can order your meal from Mild through "Dangerous". I ordered Dangerous, which really was very spicy (no lie).
Read morePros: Good vegan Korean options
Cons: Some non-vegan side dishes came with my vegan meal
Guest
NoraKramer
Points +376
Tell them not to bring you fish + eggs - Edit
The name of this place gives the impression of it being veg-friendly. And it does have several vegan options that are clearly labeled on the menu, which goes a long way for my trust in a non-veg place.
Read moreBut after I ordered (of course a vegetarian meal where I said no beef broth, no fish sauce, no eggs, all “vegetarian and vegan” to make sure I was totally clear, I got up to wash my hands and came back to find a bunch of free or included side dishes already on the table. Included among the dishes were 2 fried fish (literally you could see the whole body of the small fishes) and 2 hard boiled eggs. The person I was eating with is not veg and just accepted the food, but he actually didn’t want it either. We ended up wrapping them up to put out on the street for someone so it wouldn’t go to waste, but this is apparently standard with the entrees we got, and the waitress didn’t think to not bring them or to check first when I was super clear about not eating those foods when I ordered.
The meal itself was good. I got the bibimbop. But be careful eating here to let them know you don’t want those things — or eat somewhere else.
Pros: Clearly labeled veg options , Several veg options, Food was fine
Cons: They bring you fish and eggs as free appetizers , Mostly meat on the menu
Poundie
When I visited, the person who brought the side dishes was different than the waiter who took my order, and I had to repeat to that person not to serve me any non-vegan items (otherwise I would have been in the same boat as you were).
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Poundie
Points +15549
Koreatown food - Edit
This restaurant--part of a chain--lies within a tiny enclave of NYC known as Koreatown. The best places for vegan food by far in Koreatown (or nearby Koreatown) are Franchia and Hangawai. There are other places in Koreatown that sell some vegan dishes along with meat dishes, including this place. I got a tofu dish with rice, and they also give you some condiments (pickles, beans, kimchi, broccoli) for free, so the meal is quite filling. Make sure when you order that they know you want vegan food to avoid any mixups.
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