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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192 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
bradcaugust
Points +130
Emersive and delicious - Edit
The food, the service, the restaurant where you take your shoes off, the inset tables, really unique
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SoyCoffeeFTW
Points +741
I could move to NYC just for this! - Edit
Hands down the best vegan Korean food I’ve ever had. The bibimbap tastes so fresh and flavorful, the Korean pancakes are out of this world, and the matcha lattes are perfectly balanced (they are nothing like the super sweet watered down matchas I’m used to).
Read moreOh, and don’t miss out on dessert. I love the matcha cheesecake ❤️
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-29
Pros: Good ambiance, Authentic tasting food and teas
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miju
Points +67
Just… WOW! - Edit
HanGawi was our first restaurant visit during our trip to New York. Wow. We knew right away that this would be hard to beat. The food was exceptionally delicious, especially the Korean pancakes were a hit! The atmosphere was cozy and in such a busy city as New York you could really relax here. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere
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MatthewOliver
Points +78
Best, best, BEST!!!! - Edit
I dream about the sweet and sour mushrooms all the time, every day!! The fact that you have to take your shoes off when you enter means it’s special!! Food is insane, magical and brilliant!! One of my favourites restaurants as a vegan in my whole experience of being a vegan!! Love you HanGawi ❤️🤩😚
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ChillWizard
Points +85
Fun! - Edit
Really fun experience, great service and ambiance. The food is really good, but not quite to the level I was hoping for at the price.
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1263
Meh - Edit
I don’t understand the hype about this place. Sure the rooms pretty and feels like you’re in Korea with lovely deco but the food is average at best, service slow, like really really slow - waited an hour for mains/entrees and when it did arrive was underwhelming and not very interesting. The tofu had raw chilli paste on it and was very unpleasant. The mushrooms were nice but not worth the time or money.
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hwing
Points +998
Amazing Korean food and even better atmosphere - Edit
This is my all-time favorite vegan restaurant in NYC! Been here countless times over the years. The atmosphere is amazing and unique with floor sitting (albeit not accessibility friendly) and servers are attentive and friendly.
Read moreSome of my fave dishes include: sesame leaf tofu patties (appetizer), Korean pancake platter (appetizer), avocado stone bowl, Hangawi stone bowl
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RitvikaSharma
Points +147
Best Korean Restaurant - Edit
All dishes were delicious. I would go back for spicy rice cakes, kimchi soup pot, kimbap and pancakes. Kimchi soup was the best one I have ever had. Servers are great.
Read morePros: Good service, Amazing food, Traditional seating
Cons: Very busy place
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connordavidson
Points +34
Sublime - Edit
The food and atmosphere are both incredible.
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briannamaphis
Points +4105
1937383 stars - Edit
this was my first time eating at a michelin restaurant and oh boy did it not disappoint. starting off with our drinks, they were SO TASTY (but $18 oof). we ordered 3 appetizers to share. the cauliflower bites were AMAZINGGG and i loved the spicy creamy sauce they came with. the mushroom fritters were to die for. my bf hates mushrooms and this was his fav thing he got ??? the korean pancakes were fine in our opinion. i love when restaurants take on cultural norms and this one had us take off our shoes and sit on mats. yay!
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LocoVegano93
Points +26
Best vegan korean food - Edit
From the interior to the food to the drinks. Incredible authentic. Best all vegan korean food I ever had.
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JohnFord
Points +54
Deeply charming and worth the trip. - Edit
The atmosphere and attitude of the place is something not often found in vegan restaurants. They make you feel as if they are honored to have you, and that every bite was prepared with strict attention to detail. We had the seasonal tasting menu and would recommend to anyone. Be prepared to take off your shoes before entering and to sit in a faux floor sat style (booths are built into the ground as most Americans probably would feel put out to actually sit on the floor in the traditional manner).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-10
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allirae
Points +1355
Wonderful experience! - Edit
We really enjoyed dinner here. We tried quite a few things and definitely thought some weren’t worth trying but others were awesome! The experience/atmosphere in general is one of the best parts!
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RavishingRavenous
Points +2457
Traditional Vegan Korean Restaurant - Edit
Very nice atmosphere, tables low to the ground like traditional korean restaurants. Food really solid. Would recommend it if you are craving Korean vegan food (which can be hard to find). There is also Franchia, sister restaurant nearby.
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travel1A
Points +31
Menu & Venue a Charm - Edit
My 2 non-vegan, non-vegetarian friends enjoyed the meal and menu as much as I did! There was even a vegan menu specifically excluding onions and I was thrilled. Service was exceptional, the lichee mojitos delicious, even our table that didn’t require shoe removal was nice. What a treat!
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StephanieLanger
Points +946
Excellent every time - Edit
I love coming here for the whole experience. The food is amazing, nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. This time we had the winter pre-fixe meal. Everything was delicious and we left feeling full.
Read morePros: Good quality food , Nice atmosphere , All vegan
Cons: Expensive
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cfmata
Points +49
High quality option - Edit
If you’re looking for good vegan Korean food and don’t mind paying a bit extra then Hangawi is for you. We got the tofu skin kale dumplings, mushroom stew and tteokbokki and everything was excellent. The tteokbokki was our favorite. Portions are sizable. The restaurant interior is pretty cool, fair warning you may need to take off your shoes. This is a good option for a special occasion.
Read morePros: Tteokbokki 🤤
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AlexDikelsky
Points +67
Great food! - Edit
We had fried dumplings, tofu cutlets, Korean pancakes and it was all great! One thing is that they serve some food with a flame under it so the building can get a bit warm
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-26
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Ricky123
Points +1200
Felt like an authentic experience - Edit
Although not in Asia, every aspect felt authentic. The removal of shoes before being seated, the table setting and the friendly staff.
Read moreThe meal itself was incredible, and you forget that teh other side of the door is a busy NYC.
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AliceTilles
Points +138
Incredible - Edit
Went here with a non-vegan and we both absolutely loved it. Everything was cooked perfectly, so many new flavors and textures for us. Homey cozy atmosphere. Just fantastic!!!!
Read morePros: food
Cons: hard to get reservation
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ChynaCat
Points +332
Excellent - Edit
Everything is so well thought out, consistent, and delicious.
Read morePros: Environment, Staff, Good
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EmdotAlice
Points +4649
Black truffle dumplings that taste like truffle! - Edit
Everything on the menu sounded good, so it was difficult to order. We finally decided on the Korean pancakes, black truffle dumplings, tofu steak and kimbap combo. It was more than plenty for 2 people. The black truffle dumplings were my favorite. They had great flavor and texture and were wrapped in tofu skin. The Korean pancakes came with kimchi, leek, and pumpkin pancakes and 3 dipping sauces. The kimchi and leek pancakes were very flavorful—the pumpkin was a little more subtle but still good. The tofu steak was crispy and delicious! The sauce and asparagus really made this dish. (We wish there was more asparagus!) I highly recommend the kimbap, especially the crispy mushroom ones, but they were all so good.
Read moreOverall we had a great experience and will likely visit here and Franchia on future trips. Next time we’d like to try a stone bowl bibimbap.
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lulutmlnsn
Points +243
ridiculously delicious !! so so so yummy - Edit
i wish i cld give 6 stars ?!! so so delicious this was by far the best vegan restaurant ive been 2. such a nice experience overall from the moment we walked in !! i loved taking off my shoes loll it was so nice sitting on the mats as well !! i rly liked it all^^. so we started by getting the skewers and wow wht a start !! absolutely deliciousss !!! i had 2 of them loll !! then came the vermicelli noodles tht were totally perfect. i think they were my moms fav !! j so simple but so well done. aand then my mom got the eggplant in brown sauce 4 her main dish and she took 1 bite and her jaw actually dropped. she literally took my plate away from me and made me take from hers !! and rightfully so haha it was 1 of the best things ive ever tried. j so so so so soooo yummy. and finally 4 me i got the bulgogi bowl tht i loveddd !!!!!!! im literally obsessed i actually managed 2 eat the entire thing !! ofc a dinner so yummy means a yummy dessert !! i got the coconut mochi and i loved loved loved it. so fresh. so so soft and sweet and ahh im obsessed. the matcha cheesecake was so perfect as well !! so light and creamy and sugary !!! the matcha was v bitter as well which i think went so well w the sweetness of the cake^^. i cant even decide wht my fav was ... everything was perfect and i swear im gonna look 4ward 2 coming back every day !! i love hangawi im so glad i came it was worth every $ !! thx sm 4 the most delicious meal i think i may have ever had [ and not j vegan !! ]^^ thx sm all of u !! plz come here !!
Read morePros: ATMOSPHERE !!! i luved not wearing shoes^^, absolutely perfect incredible quality food, so genuine and j a rlly great experience
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KateMuelling
Points +32
Delicious with BEAUTIFUL presentation - Edit
This place is incredible. Everything from the atmosphere to the presentation of each dish is clearly thought out and intentional. The food is delicious, and the unique wines add to the overall experience.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great service, Relaxing atmosphere
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Mattho
Points +62
Incredible - Edit
Where to begin? Having lived in Korea for three years, I'll say: this is as good as it gets! Food is absolutely outstanding. The vegan spin on crispy pork in sweet and sour sauce (탕수육) was the showstopper for us.
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AllisonStorch
Points +44
Good food, drinks need work - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed all the food but the cocktails were a big miss. First was overly sweet and my second tasted like water with food coloring
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MarcusK
Points +1008
A must go whenever you are in NYC - Edit
I first visited Hangawi over 14 years ago and fell in love with it. It’s been a must go every time I’m in the Big Apple. Korean vegan restaurants are rare and so it’s a real treat to go here. It’s expensive and but all the food is traditional Korean food and there is an excellent selection of appetizers
Read morePros: Great appetizers , Very delicious , Traditional Korean food
Cons: Expensive , Small so you need to set reservations
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