Small veggie food shop with an extensive menu featuring soul food, mockmeat dishes, sandwiches, Asian dishes, pasta, desserts, and more. Fixed menu is a good deal with large portions. Fully vegan since Feb 2020. Quiet atmosphere but gets busy. Does not take reservations. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
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140 West 4th St (at 6th Ave and MacDougal St., West Village, Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10012
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155 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
forgoodwill
Points +62
Could be better - Edit
We ordered the Seoul pancake, creole nuggets, and asian dumplings. The seoul pancake was bland and not as crispy as it could’ve been, kinda pale. The soy sauce that came with it & the asian dumplings was pretty diluted. The dumpling filling was pretty good but very doughy. But the salad that came with the dumplings was really good! Good dressing but it’s just a few bites.
Read moreWe had the two veggie entrees: black bean and the teriyaki. The teriyaki sauce was nothing like teriyaki and was also very diluted. Veggies were okay but it’s all about the sauce and it didn’t live up to it. Way more watery than it should have been.
The black bean was a bit better, nice strong black bean flavor. But nothing too special.
Service was not great. Waited several minutes after being served our appetizers to get our silverware. Was served the wrong rice with my teriyaki but it’s a simple error that was easily fixed. We sat at a table that was way too close to the narrow hallway. Bit nervous about an accident with the elbows.
Overall, these 5 plates cost my $65 and I don’t think it was worth it at all.
Go to Luanne’s Wild Ginger on Smith street instead. You’ll get better service, better ambience, better value, and better taste. Their soy nuggets with their unique sauce blow this place out the water.
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-15
Pros: Lots of mock meat options.
Cons: Not very flavorful, Weak service
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MichaelSquillace
Points +593
Caribbean Jerk-spiced Seitan, Tonkatsu Chops, AMAZING! - Edit
Caribbean Jerk-spiced Seitan, Tonkatsu Chops, AMAZING!
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Coconutsux
Points +305
Amaaaazing - Edit
I had the chicken Parm once and pasta carbonara. Also tried popcorn chicken. All perfect!
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madinthemoon
Points +48
So good!! - Edit
so many different food options and the staff is super friendly! love it!
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Kimster
Points +31
Drive from NJ - Edit
My husband and I actually drive into the city from NJ (yes, dealing with tolls and tunnel and traffic), just to eat here (and now, during Covid, take out). I love the coconut chicken appetizer and the ribs dinner. My husband likes the sandwiches. We both LOVE the death by chocolate cake. We actually call to make sure they have it and ask for a piece to be saved for us as soon as we sit down (big enough for two). It IS very cozy and gets busy most evenings (no reservations), but we just take a walk in Washington Square Park until they call us. Wait staff is friendly and efficient. Our favorite vegan restaurant in New York City!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Doing take out during Covid
Cons: Tight quarters, Usually a wait for a table pre-Covid
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delicateillusion
Points +130
Just unbelievable! - Edit
The shrimp! The fried chicken! Everything was unbelievably good. Nice atmosphere. Def a must go!
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a7c
Points +513
Delicious - Edit
Had their wings which were really good.
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jayluhx
Points +1462
Favorite spot in all of NYC - Edit
EVERYTHING I’ve ever had is 1000/10 amazing. Best spot in the city in my opinion. The creole nuggets are a must. I’ve had a bday party there (no reservations so beware) and my Omni friends loved it too. Desserts from vegan treats and they have amazing vegan wine too! Prices are great as well
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stephpilavin
Points +178
Fave spot for comfort food! - Edit
We LOVE red bamboo! Never been disappointed by a menu item, the food is affordable for the area, and it’s a great spot for vegan comfort food/late night shacks.
Read morePros: Food is delicious!, Affordable, Adorable space
Cons: Space is small and there is often a wait
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jlodroid
Points +72
Just ok - Edit
Been vegan over 3 years now, and working my way thru NYC restaurants specializing in plant based menus. We ordered 4 apps here, and only really liked one of them... the seoul pancake... which was excellent. The fish tacos were just ok. But the dumplings and the grilled bourbon chicken weren't good...very chewy and not great sauces. We were super excited for this menu.... maybe we just ordered duds.
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heathermcdill
Points +67
Best bbq wings I’ve ever had! - Edit
My son and I shared wings, had the parm sandwich and they were both unbelievable!
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peanutplans
Points +4133
Solid food with excellent atmosphere - Edit
An excellent choice when you're in the neighborhood. The root beer float is worth the trip alone. Served in a Duvel glass. Yummy!
Read morePros: Root beer float, Ice cream, Fries
Cons: Serves dairy cheese as option
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OmarJohnson
Points +102
Wings are hitting - Edit
Service and food A+ all I really care about. I had those buffalo wings and they were magnificent. I also had the lo mein which was equally good
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vegangyy
Points +908
Wings!!!!!! - Edit
Red bamboos wings are the reason you come here. Get them. And get then again. I don’t recommend anything with the fake beef but the shrimp and chicken are amazing. The mango chicken is delicious. The only non vegan thing on their menu is cheese which I believe they use to make the Mac and cheese so make sure you specify if you’re vegan!
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gsteiner
Points +384
Possibly our favorite vegan in NYC - Edit
All the food is great. We eat here often and are never disappointed.
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wardrive
Points +122
Cozy little place. - Edit
Omni friend from out of town wanted to try some vegan food and see what the hype was about. So I thought why not try this place for lunch and see if the BBQ wings were as good as some think.
Read moreI ordered the BBQ wings and the kale salad. My omni friend ordered the Philly cheese steak sandwich. We loved the wings. It was a great treat for me as I'm mostly whole food. The kale salad was simple but a nice side. Nothing special and maybe a little expensive. But I wanted something green with the wings. Sadly his sandwich tasted more like Italian sausage with onions than a cheese steak. But it wasn't bad. Just not authentic enough. But still tasty and enjoyable. We definitely would like to return and try some other things. The price was typical for the area, for what you get and the atmosphere.
Pros: Vegan with very nice staff.
Cons: None
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Veggiedancer
Points +248
Love love love this place - Edit
I come here every time I’m in Manhattan. The food is delicious. So many delicious American style dishes, fried “chicken”, “ribs”, collard greens, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy... yum!
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TalMullenbach
Points +126
You get what you pay for - Edit
This restaurant is centered around mock meats for cheap. For $12 you can get a large portion of food, including sides, however the sides include unseasoned steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. Looks like someone else said, a cafeteria lunch. You truly get what you pay for. I ordered the Cajun chicken which is apparently one of their popular dishes, and I felt the whole dish, especially the sides, lacked much flavor. It’s a great low budget option, but I would stray from the sides. I also wouldn’t take non veg eaters here as to not perpetuate the stereotype that we eat flavorless health food. I made this mistake.
Read moreIn my opinion, you’re better off going to Spicy Moon for more authentic, flavorful food at a similar price point
Pros: Inexpensive , Plenty of mock meat options, Large portions
Cons: Low quality sides , Poorly seasoned food
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Nilesse
Points +30
Lovely spot, good food! - Edit
I really like Red Bamboo. It's refreshing to be able to eat (almost) everything on the menu. Their spring rolls, BBQ ribs and cakes are delicious. The portions are very generous, I don't think I've ever been able to finish appetizer main dish. Sometimes I get one of their slices of cake to go because it's just so good. Definitely recommend if you're in NYC! Good spot if you're with omnivores as well, according to the ones I've taken with me so far!
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SEALEGS303
Points +116
Never had a less than 5 star meal! - Edit
Great selection of vegan options, and every single thing on the expansive menu is incredible!
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Nadveggie
Points +202
Nice and adaptable - Edit
When we went we had to be somewhere in 30 minutes so they had us take out in 20 min and we ate in Washington Square. They were super nice about this and really fast. The food was really good too!
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Jeanne-ClaireFink
Points +90
Lots of options - Edit
I was pleasantly surprised by this spot. The service was very good, and they accommodated us well. The menu is quite large and can be slightly misleading, as my partner thought it was totally vegan by the way it is laid out, but I was sure from what I read online that it wasn’t. Besides that, I had a great experience and I am super excited to try more menu items next time i go.
Read morePros: Good service , Big menu , Affordable
Cons: Slightly confusing menu
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FloraMc
Points +34
I loved it! - Edit
It tastes exactly like chicken, actually it’s hard to believe it isn’t! Large menu, excellent kitchen and cruelty free. Amazing.
Read morePros: So many options , The best kitchen, Cozy
Cons: Ok service , Don’t take reservations
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stuckonveggie
Points +196
So, so good! - Edit
A friend told me to check out Red Bamboo while I was in New York, and I absolutely love this place. An appetizer alone filled me up, and the portion sizes were perfect. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were friendly. I was running late to meet someone for coffee, and they even made sure I got expedited service. I’ll definitely be back!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Cool atmosphere
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GingerCline
Points +1035
Good fake chicken, wish it was fully vegan - Edit
This is one of my go-to places in the city. I love their chicken satay and bbq wings. The main dishes tend to be less impressive. The desserts are great, especially the vegan mint chip ice cream and cheesecakes. I do wish they would get rid of the dairy items on the menu.
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SandraReis
Points +398
Loved this place - Edit
We tried the vegetable teriyaki stir fry, phillysteak, and chicken and fries. Everything was delicious!!!
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Kalbasala
Points +580
Great - Edit
I've eaten here many times, vegan and non-vegan friends all like it and non-vegans like that some menu items can be made with dairy cheese. I think that the menu is hit and miss. Some things like the cashew or mango chicken are great and others like the Philly cheese-steak and eggplant parm are disappointing. This place often has a wait to be seated, especially if the party is larger than 2, so I recommend getting on the list as soon as the first person arrives to save some time. They don't take reservations as far as I'm aware.
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