2024: Manhattan Voted Her Name Is Han Best Vegetarian Restaurant!
Her Name Is Han
17 E 31st St
(212) 779-9990 – hernameishan.com
Her Name Is Han is a cherished spot in New York City, offering a warm retreat for those seeking authentic Korean vegetarian cuisine. Designed as a home away from home, the restaurant caters to the growing Korean-American and Korean international community in the city, providing a comforting taste of traditional home-cooked meals. Here, guests can savor dishes like crispy kimchi pancakes, slow-cooked pork belly, and grilled bulgogi, all made with fresh, traditional ingredients and recipes. Her Name Is Han goes beyond typical dining experiences, focusing on “Korean soul food” to evoke the nostalgia of home-cooked meals. The restaurant’s inviting ambiance and attentive service create a space where every meal feels personal and authentic, for a true taste of Korean comfort food and a touch of home in NYC.
2023: Manhattan Voted Peacefood Downtown Best Vegetarian Restaurant!
Peacefood Downtown
41 E 11th St
(212) 979-2288 – peacefoodnyc.com
For a guilt-free dining experience that’s high on flavor and low on calories, Peacefood Downtown is the ultimate vegetarian haven. In an unpredictable world, Peacefood offers a comforting certainty – each plate they serve brings us closer to a brighter tomorrow. Their all-day menu is an international symphony of flavors, featuring acclaimed delights like award-winning chickpea fries, plant-based cutlet teriyaki, and the indulgent sweet plantain lasagna. For those embracing a raw food lifestyle, their refreshing raw lasagna, featuring fresh vegetables served cold, is a must-try. Savor the taste of a better tomorrow at Peacefood, where every dish embodies a commitment to both culinary excellence and a brighter, more harmonious world.
2022: Manhattan Voted Divya’s Kitchen Best Vegetarian Restaurant (Tie)!
Divya’s Kitchen
25 1st Ave
(212) 477-4834 – divyaskitchen.com
Looking for a great plant-based meal? Divya’s Kitchen is the place to be. Their mission at Divya’s Kitchen is to serve wholesome and delicious plant-based eats without compromising flavor or customer satisfaction. Divya’s Kitchen goes beyond salads (though you will find a salad or two on the menu) and offers a variety of plant-based items that will leave you full and nourished. “The goal of Ayurveda is to help us achieve balance and harmony with nature – with our own nature, with who we are, and also with the nature around us,” says founder Divya Alter.
2022: Manhattan Voted Le Botaniste Best Vegetarian Restaurant (Tie)!
Le Botaniste
127 Grand St
(646) 870-7770 – lebotaniste.us
Want to enjoy a healthy meal, and help the planet at the same time? Le Botaniste is the place for you! Le Botaniste is the only organic, plant-based, and carbon-neutral restaurant in New York City. Founder Alain Coumont found that people were struggling to find good options to eat simple, organic, plant-based food — and quickly decided to try his hand at surprising guests with delicious, satisfying, plant-powered organic meals that are good for the body. “I’ve always been conscious of how our diets affect our health and environment,” says Alain. “Le Botaniste grew from a desire to offer a health-focused, eco-friendly, organic menu that is above all else delicious.” That spawned Le Botaniste, which serves a selection of “prescription” bowls, which are all plant-based and taste great. Try one of their creations or choose your own combination using our DIY cards!
2021: Manhattan Voted Avant Garden East Village Best Vegetarian Restaurant!
Avant Garden East Village
130 E 7th, New York
(833) 329-4588 – http://www.avantgardennyc.com
Those who aren’t vegetarians always seem to have big opinions on vegetarian friendly meals or dishes, a lot of the times these are not very popular opinions. Avant Garden looks to change all of this by offering vegetarian friendly meals that are packed with flavor and quality. The restaurants’ goal is not only to change people’s mind about what a vegetarian meal looks like but also make the world a better place one plate at a time. Avant Garden’s menu includes house made spaghetti and scorched cauliflower. If you feel like you can squeeze in dessert the restaurant offers drool worthy cakes such as almond and ginger. Pair it with one of its high-quality wines for a meal to remember!
2020: Manhattan Voted Candle 79 Best Vegetarian Restaurant!
Candle 79
154 E 79th St
(212) 537-7179 – www.candle79.com
Looking for a great plant-based meal? Candle 79 is the place to be. Their mission at Candle 79 is to serve wholesome and delicious plant-based eats without compromising flavor or customer satisfaction. Candle 79 goes beyond salads (though you will find a salad or two on the menu) and offers a variety of plant-based items that will leave you full and nourished, including spaghetti and wheat balls, live zucchini enchiladas, and steamed or fried dumplings, just to name a few. Candle 79 also offers a full menu of organic beer and wine as well as eco cocktails that pair effortlessly with the plant-based menu. Don’t forget to drop by on Saturdays and Sundays for their plant-based brunch options!
