Vegan
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Korean
Full menu of Pan-Asian cuisines. Vegan restaurant using tofu, vegetables, seitan, and soy protein. Extensive menu. A few NY locations. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 12:30pm-10:30pm.
109 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
Oreng1976
Points +214
the Perfect delicious affordable lunch - Edit
Nothing fancy but very cozy,warm and has good music that all adds up to relaxing delicious affordable lunch.
Read moreAfter being ripped off in other places in New York it was so nice to relax into a Jasmine Tea and a very tasty and healthy Asian Vegan lunch.
Highly recommended!
Pros: affordable , Delicious, Atmospheric
Cons: Not many tables you might have to wait or return l
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steveveg
Points +3196
Also called LuAnn's Wild ginger - Edit
We had a pleasant dinner here. We had the Grilled Eggplant for appetizer - it was really nice and tender. For entrees we had the Malaysian Curry Stew (soy protein with vegetables, potatoes and pumpkin), and Smoked Teriyaki Seitan. Both were very good. Brown rice came with the dishes. Compared to the take-out menu, miso soup was not included when dining in, a strange minus. Overall, an enjoyable dinner with good service.
Read moreCons: miso soup not included
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hughes.elle
Points +17
Delicious! - Edit
Wide range menu, excellent service and delicious food. Highly recommend!
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hippywoman
Points +252
Underwhelming - Edit
The food was bland. The shredded bean curd had very little bean curd in it and way too much beans sprouts - the dish should have been named bean sprouts rather than shredded bean curd. Pad thai was ok. The satay tempeh had the tiniest bit of satay sauce that I could not actually tell you whether the sauce was good. The décor is very nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-12-25
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Oliverduved
Points +60
cozy place - Edit
cozy place with a great lunch menu. had a Miso for starter , a main dish with deep fried "chicken" , sweet chili, rice, spring roll, and vegetables, all for 9$. the atmosphere was authentic and charming.
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BriggitteJ
Points +3002
Good Service/Atmosphere, Bland Food - Edit
I wish I could give Wild ginger a better rating but the food was very underwhelming for me. The spring rolls were honestly the worst I've ever had. They were filled almost entirely with jicama and nothing else and the hoisin sauce they use for dipping isn't a good pairing. The noodles I got were good but it's something that I could easily whip up myself at home in a few minutes.
Read moreI might stop by one more time to see if Wild Ginger can redeem themselves food wise but I won't go out if my way. To end on a positive note the prices were reasonable and the service was very good. They are also in a nice walkable area.
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NomadShane
Points +126
Great Vegan in Little Italy - Edit
Lots of wonderful Vegan choices and a gluten free menu. Overly soy based dishes however but a few choices without. Good price, ambiance and service.
Read morePros: Ambience, Gluten Free Menu
Cons: Soy Based Dishes
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lauraismynametoo
Points +274
Delicious! - Edit
This was the best meal I had in NY. Great atmosphere, lots of tempting options and a very tasty meal. The servers were fantastic.
Read morePros: great food, great staff, great atmosphere
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Michael Tait
Points +149
Top class food in pleasant restaurant - Edit
I had lunch there in September 2014. Waiting staff prompt, knowledgeable and helpful. The appetizer was King Oyster mushroom teriaki - fantastic! Taste and texture much like fresh calamari (I can still recall tasty food from my previous life as a piscaterian 30 years ago). Main course was of similar high standard. Thoroughly recommend this place
Read morePros: Great food, good service, creative menu
Cons: not cheap
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Oscar M
Points +199
Nice enough food - Edit
Nice pan-asian food and all vegan. A lot of options.
Read morePros: Good value
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corinal
Points +1892
Good value with lunch to spare - Edit
We had the sweet citrus soy protein on a bed of kale and it was good, but a bit monotonous after a while, partly because it was such a huge portion. But it made for a great lunch the next day. We also had sweet and sour sesame soy protein, which was really good. The protein had a nice batter over it that held on well to the sauce. There was random entertainment outside where a guy pulled his car to the curb, opened the door, blasted music, and danced around on the sidewalk. Maybe this happens regularly?
Read morePros: Big portions, Nice atmosphere, Great food
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MHC48
Points +207
Great Vegan Food - Edit
I had lunch at Wild Ginger yesterday, the menu was so varied it was difficult to choose. The food was tasty and filling but surprisingly light (in a good way!). When I was done I just didn't want to leave. The menu can be confusing because some of the mains just sound like they must have meat and the deserts must have dairy, but they don't. The Bibimbop was particularly a revelation, the ingredients for this traditional Korean dish were strange but all worked together perfectly. And the pumpkin soup that came as an appetizer was an amazing thin broth with chunks of pumpkin that tasted nothing like I expected, but so good.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Inexpensive, Good music
Cons: Small, not good for a group
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Nikki1801
Points +963
Standard Asian food - Edit
The staff here were nice and the place is quite dark/cozy- ideal for dinners/dates. I had a curry and my partner had a noodle dish- the food was good, nothing amazing but just 'good'. Doesn't really stuck in my mind but a nice option for good food if you are in the area. It is quite expensive though (in my opinion).
Read moreAlso as someone else has mentioned- this place is apparently 100% vegan BUT I'm certain one dish on the menu has WHEY in it, or listed in the menu. I can't see it on their website now but I'm certain it was here, so may be worth bearing in mind if you have allergies or are very strict.
Pros: atmosphere
Cons: expensive
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rach
Points +144
Great Asian Vege Food - Edit
This place is right in Little Italy. It's not a super upscale dining experience but it's a cute place for an evening out. The salt and pepper mushroom for starter and soy cutlets for main were the stars of our meal. The other dishes were OK as well. We asked for recommendations and this may be the best approach. We enjoyed our meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sun
Pros: In the heart of little italy, easy transport
Cons: some meals ok (best to get popular ones)
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TataVislevskaya
Points +123
Rubber seitan and strange service - Edit
I can't say much about food, they have simple asian dishes as a lot of NYC vegan cafes, but if you want to eat seitan, avoid this place. Their seitan is rubber and even spice sauсe can't help!
Read moreService is also strange. Only when I didn't tip (because i don't like the service at all) the waitress came to me with bill again and asked me some strange things about my beer. But what did he do before it?
I don't understand joyful comments about this place and I can't recommend it. It's ordinary experience and, btw, they have not 100% menu. [edit by staff]
Cons: Unpleasant staff , Fake vegan owners, Rubber seitan
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1387
Crowdpleaser - Edit
I went with my non-vegetarian friends to this restaurant and we ordered several things family-style. They loved the food and I think that says a lot! My favorite was the black pepper orange cutlets.
Read morePros: Variety, Crowdpleaser
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YahelSherman
Points +513
cool atmosphere - Edit
Nice music , we payed 20$ for 2 people in midday .. We got miso soup & main dish .. Not remember the name but it was perfect !
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
great desserts - Edit
We had lunch with another couple and shared family style. The menu has various different Asian items and we noticed that at least one item was marked as NV, not vegan, for having whey in it. Also, the Thai iced tea was offered either traditional or vegan. I originally chose Wild Ginger as I believed it to be all vegan, but it's not. Despite this, we had a great meal and fabulous desserts. We shared the summer rolls, dumplings, moo shu, black pepper seitan, mango salad and bibimbap bowl. We were all pleased, but the standouts were definitely the desserts, a chocolate bundt cake with peanut butter mousse and a blueberry cheesecake. The cheesecake is probably the best I've ever had. Overall, our meal was great and the service was good.
Read morePros: lots of different Asian dishes, fabulous desserts
Cons: not all vegan
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bwolmarans
Points +90
Highly recommended - Edit
If you've read my reviews, I'm both picky and not shy to share my feelings about less than stellar vegetarian fare, especially in a place with so many choices as the five Burroughs (sp?).
Read moreI can then unreservedly recommend this location of Wild Ginger. I had the best Udon noodle soup, and fantastic Agedashi Tofu starter.
Great little place.
What a find!
Pros: Great atmosphere, Food, Service
Cons: Tiny, get there early to get a table
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martina1988
Points +74
Great Food - Edit
My husband and me went there in April 2012 and we really enjoyed our meals !
Read moreThe staff was friendly, the food tasted great (I can't remember what we had)and it was not too expensive.
If we return to New York someday we will definately go there again !
My husband ordered some coffee but there was cow milk in it, this was very bad, they didn't ask what kind of milk he wanted and in a VEGAN place you shouldn't get some coffee with cow milk.
Pros: Exzellent food, Not expensive, Nice place, not big
Cons: Coffee with cow milk - without asking
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Winterhunt
Points +24
One of the Greats - Edit
torn because I love it and want to to stay low key but have to give it up, this place is fantastic... One of my go to spots that always comes through... nice space, super nice staff, and delicious... they deliver too...
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Baxter
Points +141
Yum - Edit
My hubby and I dined here last month and it was really good! Embarassingly, I can't remember what we had, but it left me feeling warm and fuzzy!
Read morePros: Great food!
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angelaxvx
Points +163
Delicious! - Edit
My husband and I visited this restaurant and were very impressed. The staff was so friendly and the food was exceptional! If you go there, save room for dessert and get the pb bomb - you won't regret it :)
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Isn't 100% vegan as Happy Cow claimed
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VeggieFitness
Points +32
I LOVE Wild Ginger. - Edit
I love this little place, nestled in the heart of Little Italy it is a total 'blink and you will miss it kind of place. The lunch special is ridiculously delcious and cheap by NYC standards. Wild Ginger has great food and great service. Highly reccomended.
Read morePros: Best Asian Vegetarian, Lots Of Vegan Options, Priced Well
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veganmarcy
Points +64
Wild Ginger - Vegan Warning - Edit
FYI this applies to their Cobble Hill location, but seems like it could apply to all their locales - their soy cheese is NOT vegan, it has casein (milk product) in it. It's not marked on the menu as such, I had to ask for them to read their soy cheese label. They were happy to do so, but I just wanted to warn anyone having (for example) the soy cheese-stuffed wontons at a "vegan" restaurant. There was also an item marked as having whey (milk product) and you should specify whether your thai iced tea/coffee is made vegan or non-vegan. Hope this helps!
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jlo5616
Points +226
Affordable and Amazing! - Edit
My boyfriend and I were walking in Chinatown with my future in-laws, my boyfriend's brother and his girlfriend when our tummies were starting to grumble. My boyfriend and I being vegans, we all started looking for some good for us but still appetizing for the rest of the crowd (two of which won't touch tofu or any mock-meats). We stumbled upon Wild Ginger Kitchen, which had lots of great vegan dishes but noodle dishes for the picky people in our party. My boyfriend and I got an appetizer of vegetable dumplings - probably the best I've ever had! My boyfriend ordered a mock seafood plate with everything from vegan scallions to vegan shrimp, and he absolutely loved it. Everyone loved their food, even the picky ones! Dessert was out of this world - and they had plenty of chocolate desserts (something I hate at a lot of vegan restaurants, they avoid chocolate). At the end, the bill for the 6 of us was incredibly reasonable seeing as we all had drinks, appetizers, and dinner. My boyfriend and I ended up going back the next day for lunch! We went in February and being a small place, the draft from the door was a bit cold. Also, there was a group of Japanese business men in the restaurant so it was quite noisy (though I figure if a group of Japanese business men, very demanding restaurant goers, goes to Wild Ginger, it must be extra good!).
Read morePros: Affordable, Delicious food, Lots of choices
Cons: Small, Drafty in wintertime, Noisy
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philjdomm
Points +945
Where they get there VEGAN CheeseCake?? - Edit
OMGawd! It is by far, one of the best chocolate cheescake..vegan I have ever tried...aside from my favorite vegan chocolate mousse cake...and the slice was exactly how i would make it...chocolate cookie crumbs in the bottom...smooth in the middle...and hard chocolate on top..
Read morenow..let's see if they can top CAROB instead of chocolate!
my favorite was on the menu: hijiki seaweed salad!
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