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HanGawi's all-vegan menu is based on mountain roots, greens, and grains that have comprised the staple diet of ancient Koreans. Enjoy vegetarian dumplings, tofu clay pot in ginger sauce, vermicelli delight, multi-grain rice, bean curd with kimchi and vegetables. Traditional teas, folk and zen music, decor filled with antiques and artifacts, a relaxed atmosphere of peace and refuge. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 1:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 1:00pm-9:30pm.
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12 E 32nd St (at Midtown East), New York City, New York, USA, 10016
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Last update on 29 Aug 2023 by geometric-noise
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214 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
KitMcGrath
Points +270
So good - Edit
If you want delicious vegan Korean food, look no further. Lovely little restaurant with great staff and terrific food.
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lime.skyblue
Points +576
Authentic Korean Vegan Restaurant (I'm Korean, so I know). No Compromises On Flavor. - Edit
I'm thoroughly glad that HanGawi (which translates literally to "one scissors" or one pair of scissors) exists in New York. Ever since I became vegan, I thought that I wouldn't be able to eat the traditional egg and meat-inclusive Korean dishes that I grew up eating-- but I'm glad that HanGawi proved me wrong.
Read moreTheir stone-pot vegetable rice bowl / bee-beem-bop tasted exactly like the ones my Korean parents prepared for me multiple times throughout my life. When you enter, you'll notice there are shelves for people's shoes-- that's because you have the option of sitting on the floor while dining, in traditional Korean style. That's what I chose, and I loved the experience.
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veganAroundTheWorld
Points +79
yummy Food - Edit
we like this place
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autumnsarin
Points +38
Beautifully unique. Great dining experience! - Edit
Loved my dining experience. Great service. Took a few non-vegan friends here and they loved it! Great place to take a date as well.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options. , Great flavours! , Good portion size.
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TheCragunFam
Points +75
Incredible Experience! - Edit
This restaurant has incredibly kind staff and a wonderful peaceful traditional setting.
Read moreThe food experience is incredible, and not just that!: The traditional setting and customs experience is so cool! They have you take your shoes off at the door and have traditional seating on cushions at the table. The decor is all antique korean pottery and teapots. The lighting is warm and comfortable and it's nice to sit without shoes and listen to the relaxing traditional korean music and refuge away from the New York crowds and noise.
We had the kimbap appetizer, tofu steak main course and spicy kimchi rice dish.
The kimchi comes with both red and white kimchi and the steak has an incredible big flavor. Would definitely recommend all of these dishes, especially the tofu steak.
Pros: All vegan, amazing staff, incredible food, Relaxing and comfortable, Cultural and traditional
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PoppyBloom
Points +140
AMAZING! - Edit
For several years Has been wanting to go there but for some reason I just never got to it.
Read moreFinally I went for today with a visitor from out of town that’s not vegan we actually asked the waiter to recommend dishes so I don’t know what I ate but everything was amazing one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life I highly recommend not to mention the wonderful service and the beautiful restaurant.
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grantmetheserenity
Points +243
yum yum - Edit
they have a lot of options in terms of flavor. i tried one of the salad bowls with some tofu on the side and it tasted great. paid 20 bucks for a very tiny portion though
Read morePros: All vegan !!!
Cons: Expensive
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ThePrairieVegan
Points +359
Fancy a night out with fabulous food? This place is great! - Edit
I love Korean food, and rarely find vegan options locally, so when we read about HanGawi it instantly went on the must try list. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. The menu looked so good, and everything we tried was fantastic. Favourites include the kimchi stone bowl and the spicy rice cakes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great atmosphere , Tastes great
Cons: A little pricey
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barbievene
Points +30
Romantic - Edit
This place is perfect for a date and they food is excellent I really recommend this place.
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lileezoo
Points +116
Atmosphere 10/10 - Edit
Great place to eat. I was overwhelmed with all the options so we got the prefix winter dinner order. It included 2 starters, 2 appetizers, an entree, and dessert. Every dish was introduced to us when it came out. They all had a lot of flavor but I enjoyed the salad the most.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great waitresses
Cons: Expensive
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katefall48
Points +390
Always Great (except last time) - Edit
When I started coming here, I wasn't vegan and I didn't realize it was a vegan restaurant. I loved it then and I love it even more now!
Read moreUpdate: Last time we went, none of the dishes were very good. We were very disappointed. I hope it was a fluke but we won't be back any time soon.
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gabandtonic
Points +3152
Exceptional Korean food and sake! - Edit
The decor was wonderful and serene. The sake sampler is a must. I really enjoyed all of the mushroom dishes! The organic maitake and spinach was absolutely incredible. My only complaint is that the dishes labeled spicy weren’t that hot.
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ahimsa_chef
Points +411
Exceptional Vegan Cuisine - Edit
I ate here solo, having come in from the rain without an umbrella outside and without a reservation inside. At 1:30pm on a Saturday, it was already full, so I had to wait for a no-show, after which I was accommodated. It is a popular place, and the hospitality is very good. They could easily have just said that they are full and sent me off, but they found a way to get me in. The ambiance is quiet, with dark, shadowy hues of orange, amber, ochre and harvest wheat. Very nice escape from the midtown vibe. I ordered the full prix-fixe, which is pricey, but worth it for the flavors, and even more so for the aesthetics, creativity and structure. It's easy to see why this place is popular - with their creative use of persimmon, kabocha, various mushrooms, tempura, and other ingredients. The service was attentive and individually paced to my style. The meal finished with a remarkable little shot of hot wheat tea, which was perfect.
Read morePros: Beautiful food, Quiet and serene, Attentiveness
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zubora
Points +213
Excellent stone bowl! - Edit
The decor at HanGawi was beautiful and the food lived up to expectations. I had the Mini emperor’s buffet and was happily stuffed by the end of the meal. Absolutely delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious , Good portions
Cons: Pricey, though not too bad for Manhattan
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daikato
Points +74
busy and popular - Edit
best to make a reservation on Fri night
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🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Points +215
Great Korean! - Edit
Great Korean food in a pleasant and interesting ambiance.
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root_awakening
Points +228
Amazing every time - Edit
I keep coming back to this place. The ambiance is really nice, and everything I’ve eaten here has been delicious.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Ambiance
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Clavdia_Chile
Points +118
Es como estar en Korea - Edit
Cuando llegas a este lugar no te imaginas que encontrarás, dejas tus zapatos y te llevan a la mesa. La atención es amable, rápida, constantemente detallista. La comida es como estar en Korea, la ambientación también, rico, sabroso, elegante, así que es imperdible este bello restaurante en pleno Manhattan.
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pauldyson
Points +219
Refined Vegan Korean - Edit
A little bit more upmarket than nearby Franchia but with similarly excellent food. Another . good restaurant to take non-vegans.
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BrianHigdon
Points +580
Wonderful food - Edit
HanGawi was recommended to me and it lived up to its reputation. The restaurant has a really cool vibe to it and the food was delicious. Wait staff was very attentive. I would recommend making reservations ahead of time.
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Tenna
Points +62
Best vegan food I’ve had in NY - Edit
The food here is amazing, everything is vegan and there is a broad variation on the menu. The staff was friendly and helpful with recommendations. The crispy mushrooms and the combo pancakes were delicious.
Read moreI would recommend you to make a reservation in advance. We didn’t do it, but the place was quite full.
Pros: Delicious food, Good atmosphere , Menu with lots of choices
Cons: Only two kinds of beer
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TaraLeighJames
Points +104
Amazing - Edit
I went with my friend and we loved everything. Decor is nice. Best to book a table the managed to squeeze us last minute
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Ahirt14
Points +68
Amazing Vegan Korean - Edit
My husband and I came here for dinner before a show, and loved the special experience. Everything we had was fantastic, including dessert. The menu has a ton of choices, all vegan. Be prepared to take your shoes off when you enter the restaurant, and make reservations to ensure you get a spot.
Read morePros: Huge menu, Wonderful service
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fxp
Points +916
Wonderful food - Edit
They have individual dishes also, but we went for the set menu which was delicious. The service is super attentive, and the interior feels like you're in Korea.
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Talik
Points +519
Just amazing! - Edit
Wow! all we ate was great!!
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IrisCredo
Points +74
Elegant food & setting - Edit
What a lovely environment for dining. Flavorful dishes. A bit on the expensive side, but then you're paying for the experience as well.
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happybunny9000
Points +77
Amazing⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Edit
Was taken here on a date. Oh my gosh loved everything i ordered. Very interesting. Take your shoes dining style. Tea was amazing! Food was the best! I gobbled up everything we ordered. Such great tasting food! Probably one of my top places of best nyc restaurants!
Read morePros: Gourmet asian style vegan options galore , Zen inspired dining , Excellent tea
Cons: None!
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