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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209 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
kshng
Points +48
Great Korean vegan food - Edit
Spicy rice cakes are excellent!
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KaylaMurawski
Points +84
AMAZING food, unique dining experience - Edit
Some of the most unique and tasty vegan food I've ever had. Loves the atmosphere as well with the recessed seating. Staff was kind and attentive. Definitely a bit more on the expensive side but worth it to try at least once. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: unique atmosphere, amazing amazing food
Cons: expensive
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Franfouine
Points +48
Best vegan food ever... Period! - Edit
I'm happy that I don't live close this restaurant because I would go every day and need a new income.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-17
Pros: Best vegan restaurant I have ever eaten at. , Great service , Not a tone salt or sugar and so tastefull
Cons: So dark I couldn't see my food or the menu
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AnneB13
Points +94
One of the best vegan restaurants in nyc - Edit
everything on the menu here is amazing, and the staff are so nice!
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JaishreeSingh
Points +22
A little pricey but delicious food! - Edit
I love the ambiance of this place! You take off your shoes when you enter and the staff puts them away. You sit at tables with an underground cubby for your legs. So cute! You can also sit cross-legged at your table. The noise level on this Saturday night was pretty standard for any restaurant but soft, lilting music played in the background.
Read moreThe vegan food was epic! 👏👏😍 There were so many choices on the menu that I’m going to have to come back ❤️ We got the tofu steak, combination kimbap, and acorn noodles 🙌 The noodles were pricey for the serving size but the two mains were terrific! The sauces were rich and complex. This is a great place to celebrate and have a slightly upscale dinner✨ Three people got birthday serenades and free desserts when I went lol.
Another nice thing is that this place closes later than other restaurants. Email them to make a reservation and don't be more than 10 minutes late. This place is always busy lol. We ate on a Saturday at 9 pm and it was packed. Great experience! #veganfood #veganrestaurants #vegannyc
Pros: Delicious food, Unique ambience, Courteous staff
Cons: Sometime small portions, Pricey, A little noisy but expected when it's packed
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parhelion
Points +43
Try this place please - Edit
I went for the first time recently and now I want to show this place to everyone I know! I loved the ambiance, the food, and the staff. I couldn’t ask for a better dining experience! I would also highly recommend a reservation!
Read morePros: Beautiful ambiance, Delicious food, Super helpful staff
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TheVeganCowboy
Points +592
Vegan Korean! - Edit
Great vegan Korean joint! Awesome restaurant with floor seating with places to put your feet. Shoes off for everyone!
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu , Great ambiance , Floor seating
Cons: Expensive but it's NYC , Spicy means mildly spicy
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jay.callores
Points +6271
No other place in NYC - Edit
Hangawi is like no other place I’ve been to yet in NYC with dark wood paneling and recessed tables. You’re transported to a place and time reflected in the attentive service, the decor, and the food.
Read moreFeaturing an all-vegan, Korean-inspired modern menu (including their wines), the seasonal app/entree/dessert prix fixe is the way to go. Standouts from their winter menu include:
- Kimchi hotpot and trio roots kimbap
- Stuffed eggplant in chili sauce (a personal favorite, so well-cooked and flavored)
- Red beans and ice cream rhapsody
Reservations recommended. Only done by email with very prompt and courteous responses.
For the tables, you have to lower yourself into the seats, and with the narrow space, can be challenging for those with mobility issues. Regular tables are available. You’ll be asked to remove your shoes at the entrance, placed on a shelf, and laid out ready without prompting on your way out. What a way to leave a lasting impression.
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Kerrymichigan
Points +88
Favorite restaurant to visit in New York - Edit
I had not been here in over a decade and it was equally fabulously delicious as I remembered it. Such great service, fun experience and delicious food. Our table of four, each ordered something completely different and we all loved our appetizers, entrees and desserts.
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Ameisherry
Points +12938
Everting here is vegan :) - Edit
I miss Korean food so so so much, Korean food used to be my favorite before I went vegan , haven’t had a chance to try Korean food ever since I went vegan , love everything here😄the chair and heater on the ground totally reminds me of japan, the first time I brought my friend to a Korean restaurant I wasn’t vegan at the time, he kinda get scared at his first Korean restaurant experience so he was hesitate when I invite him again to a Korean restaurant, but after I convinced that it’s a vegan restaurant it’s totally different, he tried again and he said he loves it and would totally come back again😄hurrah
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-20
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zhartz134
Points +58
Best Vegan korean - Edit
From the moment you walk in you know this is going to be more than dinner.. a spiritual experience is to say the least. As you take off your shoes at the door and are walked to your table where you sit on the floor your experience begins..we enjoyed the bulgogi bites, the sushi roll, Spivey kimchi tofu hot pot, and the spicy rice cakes… you really can’t go wrong with anything you order.
Read morePlease no!!! Make a reservation at least a couple days in advance. This is a little gem.
Pros: So much flavor , Ambiance is amazing , Service is superb
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IngridZ
Points +491
6-course tasting menu is so good!!! - Edit
Unexpectedly great fine dining experience. So pleasant with the tasting menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-21
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rytilton
Points +106
Wonderful dinner - Edit
The kimchi hot pot was wonderful. I would recommend to anyone and would come again.
Read morePros: Great food, Lots of options, Very nice feeling and setting
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Mich
Points +234
Wonderful - Edit
Everything is delicious but make sure it’s vegan (?) because the guy there told us it’s all vegetarian (?) I’ll go again to find out! Super delicious food and a special experience. Even our “picky eater” friend loved it!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Unique vibe and a different experience , Friendly team
EmmaHitchman
I asked them when there as it says vegetarian on the front of their menu - but the server confirmed all VEGAN! ☺️
Read moreMich
Great thank you so much for confirming!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
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McMallory
Points +2648
One of my favorites - Edit
I can’t believe I never reviewed this place. It’s phenomenal. Everything on the menu is simply delicious. You will not be disappointed!
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Yuna_X
Points +727
Yummy food and amazing ambiance! - Edit
Do not be put off by having to remove your shoes!! The process is really easy and your table has a heated floor for your feet. You also don't need to sit cross-legged, there's a hole under the table where you'll put your feet and sit like you were sitting in a chair with no back.
Read moreThe food is really tasty, prices are a bit on the high side but you're also paying for a nice experience and service. I came here with three non-vegans and they also really enjoyed the food.
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arbirai
Points +219
Amazing authentic food! - Edit
Amazing authentic Korean food, the kimchi pancakes and Kimchi bibimbab were so tasty. The ginger tea after dinner is good to finish your meal
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JustTastyFood
Points +79
Amazing! - Edit
So delicious. We had the spicy baby dumplings, bulgogi bites, todok stone bowl rice, and the tofu steak. The dumplings and bites were amazing appetizers. The tofu steak was also delicious. The todok bowl was good but in my opinion wasn’t as delicious and saucy as the steak. Would so come back, everything on the menu sounded amazing. The milky rice wine was very nice as well. Would have been nicer to sit in the main area instead of the side.
Read morePros: So many delicious looking options, Really great flavors, Nice decor and atmosphere
Cons: Need to book reservation in advance
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leg
Points +490
Such a lovely dining experience - Edit
The whole experience was positive — from the moment we had to take our shoes off at the door and kneel in front of the table to the moment they brought out our meals in stone bowls and mixed them in front of us to the moment we left. The food was delicious too.
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MireiaCG
Points +73
Outstanding - Edit
Delicious Korean vegan food, beautifully presented. The decoration is so beautiful and full of details, and the waiters are so attentive and professional. Going to Hangawi is more than just eating a meal, it’s an experience.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-19
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Authentic decoration, Beautiful presentation
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RichBeBe
Points +786
Very Good, But Not Perfect - Edit
The atmosphere and service were perfect. The dishes were a mix, the skinless vegetable dumplings were amazing, and their dipping sauce was what dreams are for. The mini tofu sticky balls were just okay, to me they did not have the richness in flavor as the first appetizer.
Read moreThe GF stone bowl was okay, but I have had way better before.
The eggplant with kimchi in a brown sauce was perfect. The texture of the eggplant was the best I remember having anywhere.
To me the price seemed a bit high for the portion size, but it is a bit more upscale than other places and that often means small portions.
Pros: Atmosphere, Service
Cons: Portion Size
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GFGoldenLady
Points +2209
Truly wonderful experience - Edit
They have a gf menu, complete with appies, mains, salads and desserts.
Read moreI tried the Korean Wine Sampler and really enjoyed all three wines. I thought I'd like the black raspberry the most, but I actually enjoyed the makgeolli and herb more (liked them equal).
We tried the mini tofu balls and the skinless dumplings. I liked both of these about the same, they were both good but neither blew me out of the water.
The vegetable stone wall bow was OK. I didn't really fee it was overly flavourful but it was nice and balanced and not greasey or heavy.
We also tried the spicy eggplant and kimchi. This one was absolutely amazing. It was so so so good! Highly recommend.
For dessert I tried the mochi ice cream platter. On the menu it said it came with a passion fruit, but when it arrived it had different flavours.
It was still good, but I likely would have skipped dessert if I'd known it wasn't going to have a passion fruit flavour.
The service was excellent. The atmosphere amazing. Food was very good!
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Veganmagician
Points +73
Reservation Required - Edit
Hungry vegans wandering around Mahattan should be aware if you don't have a reservation you may be turned away. Even as a single diner they turned me away. So, it's that kind of place, which I'm sure is great as it looks wonderful. Just don't go there while "hangry" as I did looking to be served at all costs. 😄 Will try again some other time as the food looks great, from the menu.
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FrancescaQuaglia
Points +295
Authentic vegan Korean restaurant - Edit
I love this restaurant ( I visited it 3 times!). It offers an authentic vegan Korean cuisine in a beautiful location. We had fixed price menu: summer pancakes with cold pumpkin porridge, bibimbap, golden tofu, mochi and soy jeapanease cheese cake. a little expensive but justified
Read morePros: Beautiful location, Fine food
Cons: A little expensive
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whawthorne
Points +79
Unique and delicious - Edit
The food was so delicious and very unique. We had the root vegetable rice hot pot and a really yummy mixed mushroom dish. They were both great. Dumpling appetizer and ice cream with red beans for dessert were also excellent. The decor is fun as you sit on the floor on a pillow. Service was very attentive.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Unique environment, Great service
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Points +25197
Hangawi - Edit
Excellent upscale Korean restaurant with a unique atmosphere/dining experience. I really loved the cauliflower starter, the glass noodle appetizer, and the spicy rice cake entree. A great experience all around.
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amberrosemag
Points +408
Amazing Korean vegan - Edit
Love this place - not cheap but so good! Lots of vegan versions of Korean classics and done so well!
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