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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192 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
DarleneLee
Points +67
Delicious but small portions - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, cuisine and service - but portions are small and pricey so not for the budget conscious
Read morePros: Great ambience, Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Small portions, Pricey
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theevetree
Points +158
my new favorite restaurant in all of new york!!!! - Edit
this place blew my mind! i went to school in seoul and this place is the real deal. the atmosphere, the service, the food, the fact that your shoes magically appear when you’re ready to leave...but the food!!! pure heaven! I recommend the mongolian hot pot with multi grain rice (the korean purple rice), and the silk tofu soup appetizer. the dumplings are good but too expensive for just four so don’t bother. but you NEED to order the shissandra chinesis tea. NEED to! it was delicious and apparently it’s amazing for your health. everything is vegan! reservations are a must! please go!!
Read morePros: shissandra chinesis tea!, atmosphere , the food!!!!
Cons: expensive
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PabloofGramercy
Points +269
Excellent Vegan Dates and Celebrations - Edit
This place is In the heart of Koreatown (i.e., catering to a discerning audience of Korean food lovers). The dishes are delicious and based on authentic Korean staple dishes, many of which were traditionally vegan. Great service, zen-fun atmosphere, good selection of beverages, and delicious food.
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BambouKenneth
Points +27
A scam! - Edit
The food is like Panda express, service is gimmicky. Serves fat, oily, fast-food style Asian dishes in the mask of a healthy high end vegan food. It's not even a cultural experience, not worth the price.
Read morePros: at least they're vegan
Cons: oily, fat, fast-food style food, Not tasty. , Gimmicky
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adriannabn
Points +442
Lovely Spot for a fancy dinner - Edit
A lovely place with mood lighting ambience. Shoes off at the door and we are seated on the floor with leg space under croft. We opted for the tasting option which was like a degustation. A great variety of options, some healthy some fried deliciousness, overall balance and very full at the end.
Read morePros: Balanced food options - healthy/fried, Great Atmosphere, Lovely service
Cons: Walk ins could mean a long wait, A bit pricey
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VegForLittleGuys
Points +64
Amazing ! - Edit
Great place ! It isn't just the food , it is the whole experience ! Lychee wine and cocktail are so very good ! Their rolls are great, pancakes and dumplings ! Oh try their Fragrant rice ! A bit pricey but it isn't if you are going out and know you are going to a nice restaurant in the city !
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anthviv
Points +56
High-end, vegan, delicious - Edit
Even though the menu and website say vegetarian, this restaurant is vegan. I clarified with the staff before ordering.
Read moreOverall:
Nice experience. The ambiance was pleasant. Decor felt authentic. Shoes off and sitting low was unique and fun.
Staff:
Nice and helpful. They understood the food and were able to answer our questions. They were well trained and consistent. The food came out in a nice order and we didn’t feel rushed.
Food:
We started with the Broccoli Kimchee Salad. Very nice. Spicy by not overwhelming. The veggies were fresh and healthy. We also had Kabocha Pancakes (a.k.a. pajeun). Perfectly done with a nice variety of sauces.
As a main course, I had the Avocado Bibimbap in a Stone Bowl (a.k.a. dolsot). To add more spice, I asked for gochujang sauce. The rice on the edges were crispy and the avocado was perfectly ripe. My wife got the Vegetable Dumpling Soup (a.k.a. manduguk). It came very hot and nicely flavored. The dumplings were not overcooked.
I should also mention, we liked how the food was served and presented. Very elegant.
Pros: Ambiance is elegant, Food is well prepared, Staff is very professional and helpful
Cons: Make it clear that it's vegan
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EmilyKing
Points +60
pleasant atmosphere - Edit
Food is delicate and delicious. Ambiance is soothing and calming. Chef's tasting menu is a generous amount of food for the money.
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dkinjer
Points +309
Superb restaurant, kind of pricey - Edit
This is a superb restaurant with wonderful atmosphere, great service, and excellent food.I recommend it highly (even if you are not vegan). It is pricey.
Read morePros: Great vegan food, Excellent service, Excellent atmosphere
Cons: not for those traveling on a budget
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m&a
Points +166
Wouldn't come back - Edit
We had high hopes for this place.
Read moreIt's a Korean restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. We found the atmosphere of the place quite nice and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
We chose to order the lunch menu ($25) that included : 1) salad of the week, 2) dumplings, 3) rice bowl w/ vegetables and 4) weekly desert (chocolate ice cream).
The portions were okay and the food was overall good. The rice bowl needed more flavour, but everything else tasted good.
However this is when the problems started. A table of two ladies just next to us felt sick after the meal and threw up (the had had the lunch menu as well). It didn't hit us that hard but after leaving the place and for next hours we didn't feel very good either.
Maybe it was just bad luck but I don't think i'll be eating here again.
Pros: atmosphere, service
Cons: not sure about food quality/hygiene, pricy
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crturner25
Points +127
An Authentic Experience! - Edit
Hangawii is a lovely authentic Korean dining experience where you leave your shoes at the door and sit in very comfortably cushioned booths. Candle lit and wonderful decor. The drinks and food are one of a kind!
Read morePros: Authentic , Incredible food , Great Service
Cons: Pricey
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rachelploger
Points +128
can't stop thinking about it - Edit
I had dinner here and I loved it so much. The atmosphere, apps, entrées, and desserts!!! It was all so good!!!
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buckwisdom
Points +40
Wow - Edit
The food here is incredible, and the ambiance is just amazing and unique. My dad is a grumpy person who hates everything...this is literally the only restaurant he's been to in years that he actually LOVED...he couldn't stop talking about it for weeks!
Read morePros: Incredible food, Wonderful ambiance
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martint
Points +8318
Elegant but far overpriced - Edit
It is a elegant korean restaurant that serves vegan meals. The deco is very pleasant and the experience of eating while seated in a hole deserves to be known. However, the food is not so exciting at all. It is all about sauces. And the worst thing, it is very expensive. I had to pay 19$ for one eggplant. It is way too much for me.
Read morePros: something different
Cons: very expensive, dark
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holistic.chica
Points +66
TASTY KOREAN - Edit
Great food in midtown, nice place for a quiet dinner with friends. vegan friendly, had a hot pot dish. Decor is great and you get the experience of an old traditional Korean restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation!
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VeganChazilian
Points +102
Best deal is the Prix Fixe! - Edit
HanGawi's Prix Fixe menu may seem pricey on the surface, but you will leave stuffed, and taken care of like never before! It's a bargain to get that level of service, with so many finely prepared flavors, course after course! This is a perfect birthday, anniversary or must-visit when you're in NYC to have the best vegan Korean meal of your life!! It was so special, it felt holy. I will always be "HanGawi" for more!!
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Damntastyvegan
Points +961
great ambiance - Edit
Ordered a mushroom medley with spinach and it was delicious. The ambiance is very nice with dim lighting and candles. Our waiter was very friendly. The food is definitely on the pricier side, but it's a nice place to go on a special occasion.
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daroff
Points +1613
Fantastic Korean Vegan! - Edit
Delicious, formal, pricey, traditional. Shoes are taken off when entering. Seating is traditional Korean style, with recessed leg-area. Many many delicious options - the tofu steak was superb, as was the service! Highly recommended!
Read morePros: great selection, great food , great service
Cons: pricey
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XOXO
Points +1832
best vegan Korean ever! - Edit
I know is not Korean but make sure to get a vegan cheese cake together with your traditional Korean dish . You will love it!
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fjansenson
Points +94
Excelente!!! - Edit
Increíble lugar!
Read moreMuchísimas opciones divertidas para probar.
La atención es excelente y precisa.
Cons: Un poco ruidoso para ser un restaurante oriental.
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Risa8
Points +131
Amazing! - Edit
This was our first dinner out in NYC. We sat and ate till we couldn't get up. They just kept bringing more plates! The drinks were divine. Highly recommend HanGawi!
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nafanc
Points +1615
Peaceful (and scrumptious) - Edit
This is far more upscale than the typical vegan establishments that I frequent, but I still highly recommend it. The ambiance and decor are lovely, and the food is sublime. I really like the stone bowl dishes.
Read moreI love Korean food, but it can be dicey as a vegan, given the hidden meat/fish products that are common to the cuisine. Hangawi solves this dilemma for me. I don't always splurge on fancy dinners, but when I do, it's often at Hangawi.
Pros: Ambiance, Stone bowls
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newsomz
Points +96
Okay food, great atmosphere - Edit
I went here for a birthday dinner and was unimpressed by the food. It was underseasoned and I haven't felt the need to return. The ambiance on the other hand was excellent. The restaurant was beautiful and service was great.
Read morePros: Ambiance
Cons: Okay food
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thenaturalfusions
Points +3068
authentic atmosphere! - Edit
We visited NYC for one day and wanted a relaxed vegan place just a moment to escape the crowd.
Read moreWe ordered the Mini Emperor's Lunch ($22) which wasn't so bad (see pictures above), the service was great and the atmosphere unique.
Pros: nice atmosphere, good service, tasty food
Cons: maybe bigger portion of rice , the price!!
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FrancescaRose
Points +74
Absolutely inspiring - Edit
I was blown away by the creative, vegan Asian menu. There was so much choice and everything I ate was perfect. I shared three starters: stuffed shiitake mushrooms, kale dumplings and mixed summer/nori roll tasters. My main was a build-your-own wraps. It came with lettuce warps, raw veggies, mushrooms, three kinds of rice and a delicious dipping sauce. For dessert I had their amazing date paste tea, soy ice cream (vanilla/almond and chocolate) and a tofu chocolate pudding (which wasn't that amazing). The atmosphere and decor was authentic and beautiful, and the service was spot on. I highly recommend HanGawi for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Read morePros: Excellent quality food , Professional service , Great atmosphere
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BriggitteJ
Points +3002
Go For Lunch to Save Some Money! - Edit
When you dine at HanGawi you are getting an experience. This is the perfect place to take people who wouldn't usually dine at a typical vegan restaurant. The atmosphere is absolutely breath taking and the food is stunning.
Read morePros: Great Food, Amazing Atmosphere, Friendly Staff
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gardeningone
Points +301
Pretentious Authentic - Edit
The Happy Cow reviews were very good, so I walked 1/2 mile to try it for a late lunch. Had the prix fixed meal, so options were limited and the fried dishes seemed a bit unhealthy. The service was spotty with at least 3 different servers for my table, so no continuity. The food was interestingly flavored, with a unique Kim Chee, but mostly didn't suit my American palate. Very Korean atmosphere and a little pricey.
Read morePros: all vegan, unique flavors
Cons: pricey , pretentious atmosphere
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