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Vegan-friendly
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Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast
The vegetarian arm of ABC Kitchen features plant-based small plates plus desserts and drinks. Since Feb 2017. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-10:30am, 12:00pm-3:00pm, Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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38 E 19th St (at Gramercy Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10003
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Added by crturner25 on 06 Jun 2017
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83 Reviews
First Review by Livetoeat99
talakoala
Points +1307
Great food and drinks - Edit
Loved the flavors in all of the dishes and drinks. Pricey but a fun and unique experience.
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rswestling
Points +44
Wonderful - Edit
Yes, it's expensive, but it's also very good. Portions on spot on; quality over quantity. Atmosphere is excellent, service is terrific, but you pay for it.
Read morePros: Almost all plant based, exceptions are noted.
Cons: Expensive
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LivDonovan
Points +64
Mediocre for price - Edit
Fancy atmosphere so i would expect quality food but not flavorful at all and very small portions for the price
Read morePros: Its vegan and ok
Cons: Not very good, worst vegan food ive had in nyc
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ahimsa_chef
Points +411
Absolutely a New Standard for Vegan Cuisine - Edit
A vegan friend of mine booked us here for dinner on a Friday evening when I came through Manhattan. From the first bite, it was obvious that this place had set new standards for excellence in vegan cuisine. I mean, I'm vegan, but something called "carrots" doesn't exactly inspire the salivary glands, but they were amazing. The lettuce cups were exceptional, and even the hummus. The main course of mushroom-walnut bolognese was full of umami flavors. It's very pricey, but worth it.
Read morePros: Amazingly creative dishes with complex flavors, Presentation of the space and the food is good.
Cons: Seating is a bit squeezed.
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wjobrien3d
Points +44
Vegetables Done Right - Edit
Had a spectacular meal at AbcV the other night. Although the restaurant is technically vegetarian, it has an abundance of options for vegans. The menu is divided into different sections: cold plates; hot plates; noodles/pasta; grains; and dosas. For this visit, I focused exclusively on the hot section and chose two dishes, the market carrots and a half portion of the roasted cauliflower. The restaurant markets itself as a place where vegetables are allowed to shine. And shine they did. The flavoring on both dishes was distinctive and well-executed. The carrots came out roasted and sitting on top of hand ground nut and seed butters, along with a few chilies for additional flavoring. The combination was, at least to my palette, perfect--and not overly filling. The cauliflower--even the half portion--was a more sizeable and filling dish. It came with a shot glass of turmeric-tahini sauce that you could pour over the cauliflower. For added flavor, the cauliflower was served on top of pistachios and pomegranate seeds. A side of lemon gave me the option of adding in some acidity. These two dishes alone were worth the trip and, in my judgment, were reasonably priced as of this writing ($18) given the value.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-08
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baruchadam
Points +438
Well conceived and unusual - Edit
Generally has well conceived and out of the box dishes. An exceedingly pleasant experience. I’m not usually a fan of small plate dining, but this place works.
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Shab2Sheek
Points +32
“Undeniably Out of this World” - Edit
My Husband Booked us for My Birthday Dinner at AbcV. Our continued travels has given us the experience of high end chiefs in Spain & Italy who have been able to knock it out of ball park for our vegan palette. Abcv brings me to tears doing just that for us trying to live this vegan lifestyle here at home. It has been a struggle living in New Jersey, but grateful to be close to New York and finding places that have this quality. Jean George, we love you for the passion you bring and for encouraging other chiefs to start taking us high end plant based lovers seriously. The flavoring you have brought to your dishes are unforgettable and encouraging me to continue to grow as someone that wants to be creative at home. For those of you that are not vegan, it’s so worth the experience. I ate the spaghetti with mushrooms, mushrooms and me never got along, it has been on my “forever will never touch list my whole life”, yes I’m laughing at myself right now, unbelievable true, expect nothing less then a super great night at ABCV!
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Options , Gluten Free Galore , Service is Impeccable
Cons: Busy, loud. , Drinks are Killer Cool! , Tough to Get In Sometimes
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food1ove
Points +161
Great vegetarian restaurnt with vegan options. - Edit
I loved the atmosphere, the food, the service everything can’t wait to go there again.
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OyaTt
Points +81
Best vegan food inNY - Edit
Perfect place for some fine dining vegan/ vegetarian experience. Im always in awe of the food here. Pricey but worth it. Definitely my go to special occasion place.
Read morePros: Interior, The cocktails, Deserts!
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AnimaLoverLF
Points +345
Amazing experience! - Edit
Came for a birthday dinner, and almost everything was vegan, and everything was delicious! Servers were friendly, and the inside was very pleasant. I especially liked the open kitchen!
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ksflys2
Points +83
Incredible space, save room for dessert - Edit
We were in from out of town and loved this restaurant. Beautiful space, friendly and prompt staff. The menu isn't totally vegan but mostly vegan and staff is knowledgeable about what is and isn't and how to modify. Perfect special occasion, date night experience. Love it!
Read morePros: Great food and desserts, Beautiful space, Knowledgeable, friendly staff
Cons: Loud, A tad pricey
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fxp
Points +907
Pricey but delicious - Edit
Eat upscale vegetarian food in a modern and stylish atmosphere. So yummy!
Read morePros: Unusual and delicious choices
Cons: Pricey.
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TalMullenbach
Points +126
Small, expensive portions - Edit
Not everything is vegan. The portions are TINY. I think it’s supposed to be a tapas place, but is poorly advertised as such and the wait staff isn’t helpful in explaining it. It’s a neat experience to go, since the aesthetic is so unique and it’s attached to a gloriously expensive furniture store, but it was just too expensive for what we got. It was still good, and some dishes were better than others, such as the dosa, but I would rather go to a nice dinner at Avant Garden, whose food is divine than to come here. It’s definitely an experience, and would be fun as a tourist, but you can get a better deal elsewhere
Read morePros: Great aesthetic, Awesome location, Not all vegan
Cons: Pricey, Small plates
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IrisCredo
Points +74
Creative variety of dishes, all delicious! - Edit
How wonderful to have the opportunity to dine here our last visit to NY. We were invited here for a social/business dinner, and the restaurant was selected by someone in our party who is herself a pro NYC chef. By the end of dinner she said "Wow, if I could eat like this, it would be easy to go vegan," and is now seriously considering making the full transition.
Read morePros: Variety of flavors, all tasty, Gallery-like environment
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bobbyrass
Points +92
AWFUL, on every level - Edit
bland/boring dishes, TINY portions, & SUPER expensive.
Read morePros: zero pros. AVOID
Cons: TASTELESS dishes, EXPENSIVE, TINY portions
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Alexramirezw
Points +256
Dosa!! - Edit
Delicious and uniquely crafted choices of fine vegan eats! The dosa is awesome
Read morePros: Unique foods, 99%vegan , Great drinks
Cons: Non vegan fettuccine?!, Price
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Suebedo
Points +341
Delicious EXPENSIVE - Edit
Beautiful place excellent service -- make sure they make vegan -- example I made the dosa vegan...
Read moreAmazing yummy delicious
Pros: Delicious , Bathroom
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Tehkdork
Points +21
delicious. best meal in NYC - Edit
I only saw vegan options. Everything was creative and delicious. Definitely a NYC vibe but we were well cared for and comfortable and full. Loved the sea buckthorn sorbet.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, mostly gf, delicious food
Cons: expensive
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BrianBilbo
Points +35
Really good - Edit
The chicken of the woods mushrooms, honeynut squash, coconut sticky rice, spaghetti, sesame tofu
Read moreand matcha creme brûlée we’re all really good.
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PascalB
Points +378
Disappointed - Edit
The food was not varied, potato chips and baked potatoes and little to eat... kinda expensive for this much.
Read morePros: cocktails
Cons: Little variety, Kinda pricey
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vmarinda
Points +297
Treat yourself - Edit
It’s definitely pricey! Spent $100 on myself - eek! But it was a nice treat, one of my favorite meals - I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. You have to get the Avocado Wraps; they are THE best ever! The Spinach Spaghetti for my main dish was spectacular - I am still thinking about all the flavors in that - SO good. And lastly, for dessert I treated myself to the chocolate mousse and ate the entire plate myself!! The nuts with the mousse - I couldn’t help myself. The hostess wouldn’t seat me, because they were full for reservations, but I got there right at open and when I left after my meal, 1/3 of the restaurant was still unseated so that bothered me. Maybe people didn’t show up though I guess, idk. The bar was not comfortable to sit at; the stools don’t have high backs and the counter doesn’t extend out far enough so the taller you are, the further away from the bar you are in order to accommodate your knees (you can’t scoot in closer without your knees hitting).
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PabloofGramercy
Points +269
Difficult to book for no good reason - Edit
Good food. Most dishes are tasty and creative, although they could offer new things or specials, as it’s always the same. The place is pleasant and nicely appointed. The waitstaff is friendly and efficient. The crowd is more or less not too noisy. The greeting staff is icy and not terribly welcoming. Making a reservation is a nightmare. They tell you it is booked, when in fact it’s not. It depends on who you get to talk to.
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Karenk
Points +128
fresh and vibrant - Edit
Recommend reservations - a hot & fresh spot. Amazing combinations of flavors and variety of dishes. Friendly and helpful staff.
Read moreA must when in NYC and can do some shopping at the adjacent ABC store.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has created a master-piece.
Pros: quality of food, creative dishes , staff and vibe.
Cons: none
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kmanchester306
Points +846
Crisp Cali vibe, delicious vegan croissants - Edit
Ventured to abcV this morning because I heard they serve vegan croissants, something seriously lacking in this city. They definitely did not disappoint (though I wish they had take away on weekends). We sat at the bar and tried the vegan pastry basket, which include two bite-sized muffins and a small chocolate and regular croissant. Everything was delicious and service was very prompt and friendly. The restaurant is very bright and airy with a west coast vibe. It is a bit on the pricey side, but everything I tried was delicious.
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crunchiegirlnj
Points +47
a lunchtime adventure! - Edit
A friend recommended this place and wow was I impressed! First off, there are tons of drink options, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Then ordering the plates is a challenge because it all sounds so good. We ordered 2 plates each and found it to be a very good size meal. Everything we had was high on the taste experience scale. These are truly innovative creations. If you like to experiment you will not be disappointed. This is now my fave place for lunch in Manhattan.
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Rajalance
Points +72
Great atmosphere and service, excellent cocktails and dessert - Edit
We sat at the bar, which was good in that we could ask the server working there about the food. My husband had a lemon cocktail (can’t remember the name) that was great. We liked but did not love our main meal. We shared the avocado in lettuce, the barley soup, fried rice and vegetables - my taste does not run to bitter/fermented and my husband does not like chile peppers. So we have trouble with newer cuisine I guess. The dosa with cashew butter, avocado and greens was very good and the dessert- carmelized banana with pomegranate and chocolate was excellent. It seems that everything vegetarian can be made vegan. The staff was very busy but friendly and helpful.
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michaelz
Points +150
special experience!! - Edit
Creative cocktails, fresh steamed tofu, roasted cauliflower, harissa, coconut yogurt and pistachio were special & delicious!
Read moreSavory spinach and kale oatmeal with roasted Cremona mushrooms changed everything I know about a bland protein!!! Outstanding!!
I can't wait to return!
Updated from previous review on 2017-10-24
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