Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Thai
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Catering
Vegetarian Thai food in Manhattan. Offers lunch specials, vegan Thai iced tea and coffee, and more. Confirmed open by happycow April 2011. MAR 2015 REPORTED SHUT AND REPLACED BY NON-VEG THAI RESTAURANT.
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71 First Ave (at 4th & 5th St, Lower East Side, Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10003
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13 Reviews
First Review by Bill K
SikkepikChan
Points +27
Delicious - Edit
Good food. service friendly
Read morePros: service, prices, relaxed
Cons: little bit small
Guest
robpaterson
Points +192
Some of The Best Vegan Cuisine in NYC - Edit
We've been to most of the excellent vegan and vegetarian restaurants inNYC, and this has to be one of the best, and is one of our favorites. We had a variety of dishes, and were blown away by all of them. The appetizers were quite good, and the dishes the waitress recommended were truly outstanding, so I think any suggestions you receive would be good ones. All in all, we love this place, and will definitely be back again soon.
Read morePros: Clean and cozy, Wonderful flavors, Nice staff
Cons: Drinks could be a little stronger
Guest
Babette
Points +2113
One of the best Asian restaurants in NYC - Edit
Pukk offers affordable vegan food in a nice atmosphere. You feel you are eating high quality food that's not too greasy.
Read moreThe lunch special is not to be missed.
Pros: Nice décor, Quick service, Good lunch special
Guest
A.Z.P.
Points +635
Pukker Up! - Edit
Asian cuisine varies significantly by the country. I have often found Thai food to be somewhat sharper and more overpowering with flavors compared to the subtle Vietnamese, or even less subtle Chinese, cooking. If you like the flavors of Thai food than this restaurant will make you quite the happy diner. If your expectation is an average Chinese restaurant you will be in for a surprise.
Read moreI have eaten in Pukk 3 or 4 times now, and the food is consistently pretty good, especially if you stick to the Thai. For instance, the fresh roll appetizer with Tamarind sauce, is packed with bean thread noodles, tofu, bell pepper, carrots and more and with the sauce, it really packs a punch. On the other hand their spring rolls are under-average and contain little (besides oil) in terms of content. If you are into strong curries than I would recommend the red Duck Curry which had super tender pieces of mock duck in a powerful curry bowl with veges and pineapple beautifully contrasting the saltier sharper tastes of the curry.
The place is certainly small and can be a hassle in the evenings when it can get packed, but during the daytime, i found it to be quiet and relaxing, and I would say they made the most of their small place with a modern warm minimalist style.
Overall, what most impressed me about the Pukk is that when
I brought a meat-eater (who won't eat fake meats, tofu, or any veges except Onion and Scallion), they made a pad thai just to his request, and he liked it so much, that he has been begging meto return.
I would say my biggest complaint here is the soups, which id recommend skipping. The flavors can just be off, especially the Tom Yum soup, which is far too sour and has little impressive content.
While the seating capacity is limited and the attempts to be more pan-Asian don't always work, Pukk knows how to adroitly navigate the powerful flavors of Thai cookery to really deliver with delicate, delectable, and delicious flavors making for sumptuous meals on end.
Pros: Great flavors, Great (6.95) Lunch Special, Personalized service
Cons: Small cramped place
Guest
cavedroid
Points +31
Very fair prices for vegetarian Thai cuisine! - Edit
I've been going to Pukk for years and love their vegan options. I'm always pleased at the quantity considering the price. I always leave satisfied... not feeling weighed down but satisfied. I have always had great service. Even when my friend accidentally knocked over our drinks they discreetly swooped in to aid all while keeping a smile and even joked with us about it. They have great soups and have recently added a few things to their mixed drinks menu.
Read moreThe modern decor surprised me the first time I went but I like it. I just wish there was more room in there. I have taken meat eaters and other vegans there an everyone was equally pleased. This is one of my favorite places.
Pros: Inexpensive, Nice portion sizes, Great variety of drinks too.
Cons: small space
Guest
veggiegoth
Points +217
quality food - Edit
i have always had good meals at pukk. they have a good sized menu. their soups are delicious as well as several of the mains. they just need to get rid of the neon cause it's an eyesore.
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cookiemonster
Points +1203
Great, inexpensive - Edit
I stopped here for lunch today. The lunch special was great at $6 for soup, appetizer of your choice, and a main dish. The salad roll was delicious as was the main course (I forget what it was).
Read moreA great little place, a perfect sized portion and wonderfully priced, especially in Manhattan.
Pros: inexpensive, lots of options, lunch special
Guest
NikkieG
Points +30
HIGHLY DISAPPOINTING-HEALTH DEPT SHOULD BE ALERTED - Edit
This rest.is a Thai Veg. I know Pukk for about two yrs. compared to other Veggie Rest. the place is superurb, the decor very new age (unlike others that are cheesy), prices a more than fair. Service def. depends on the waiters. One in particular is very nasty and seems he really hates his job at times can be rude. However, I must sadly say I don't go there anymore. I invited a friend as a treat and to my dismay, it had a roach! We were very discreet and asked for another plate instead. They were very rude and had the nerve to be bothered with us! Even though their food is very good. I have never returned. The place is NOT AS CLEAN AS THE REST. MAY LOOK.
Read morePros: nice decor, delicious food, good presentation
Cons: health hazard, rude, no refunds
Guest
markc7
Points +99
Fantastic food - Edit
My favourite vegan restaurant in New York. The menu has a range of mock meat dishes, as well as regular veg options such as tofu. The food was excellent, service was good, also serves some interesting and original cocktails. The meal arrived very quickly, which is great if you're hungry but perhaps not the best when you want to take your time with a meal. Chic decor and great location in the East Village. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Food was amazing, Nice decor, Good service
Cons: Portions on the small side
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philjdomm
Points +945
upperclass chinese food - Edit
well, when it comes to chinese food, i prefer:
Read moremalaysian-singaporean-indonesian because its considered the upperclass chinese food where it's less MSG and more exotic in dishes.
had the tofu string beans and not salty at all.
enRoute
Dude... drunk post much? This is a THAI restaurant. This nonsense review should be deleted.
Read moreLanky
considered by who?
Read morethe chinese food in the places you mentioned is basically fujian and cantonese style because thats where the majority of chinese immigrants in those areas came from. Its not considered upperclass (except maybe by you). The seafood from those areas is respected by chinese people, but the rest of the food is considered to be too sweet; bland; and devoid of spice.
If there is any chinese food considered to be upperclass, then it would be imperial beijing style.
The most well-respected chinese food in china is sichuan style.
and lastly, as the other responder points out.... this is a THAI restaurant!
Guest
Jleon11
Points +41
An almost perfect balance - Edit
This is one of the best veggie restaurants in the whole city at any price range, and the fact that it is very inexpensive makes it all the more spectacular. I've tried most of the entrees, and was very pleased with all of them. The portions are big, the place is very clean, and the food comes very quickly. They also have some great imported Sake that is reasonably priced.
Read moreSome people may be put off by the modern decor, but that's really just a matter of taste. The service can also be a little quirky sometimes. Like they almost never ask if you want dessert before bringing you your check, which is a real shame because their desserts are excellent.
Anyway, I highly recommend this place.
Pros: good value, excellent food, large portions
Guest
condekedar
Points +9631
Superb desserts and mockmeats - Edit
Pukk has the best mockmeats I've ever had, be it the supple duck or the tender chicken. If you're looking to fool someone, this is the place to take them. Their Prik King Duck was delectable, and their green curry chicken, while tasty, was a bit sweet. Make sure to try their chocolate mousse pie, which was heavenly, or their sesame cheesecake, which was unusual and distinctly Asian. Prices are low and the food is excellent. Pukk is highly recommended.
Read morePros: Price, Service, Quality
Guest
Bill K
Points +65
weird decor, good food - Edit
The decor in this place is weird, to say the least, and can put a damper on your appetite. Still, if you can get past that you won't regret it. The food is very, very tasty, and much creativity goes into its preparation. Beer and wine served (the spiciness of most items would conflict with wine; stick to beer instead). Amazingly cheap prices. On the downside, the food is not organic, too many items rely on TVP (you can substitute plain old tofu for this), and many dishes contain eggs (they'll leave them out on request). On weekends it can get a bit noisy with obnoxious canned music. But all in all, Pukk is well worth the visit, and most diners are repeat customers.
Read morePros: tasty, well-prepared food, very friendly staff, dirt cheap prices
Cons: not organic or vegan
Guest
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