Best Vegetarian Restaurants in NYC

[veggie1]

What are some of the best vegetarian restaurants in NYC? Thanks.

[abud]

Vatan.

[scarlet starlet]

I vote against Angelica. I have been there twice and the food is horribly bland. It's the epitome of what people think of when they hear the words "health food."

I love the South Indian vegetarian places on Lexington between 25th and 28th, particularly Pongal and Madras Mahal.

I also love Pukk on 1st ave near 7th St. - it's a completely vegetarian Thai restaurant - no fish sauce, no meat (but lots of fake meat made from soy).

[holland_oats]

re: angelica - fine, more dragon bowls & cornbread for me!

[Mandymac]

Agree about the Indian places--I am not a veggie and I would always choose these over their meaty counterparts on 6th St. Personal fave is Chennai Garden. Who needs fake meat products when veg can taste this good?

[djk]

what about blossom on ninth av around 20th st? i haven't been but have heard it's very good and it looks very pretty. plus there's counter on first av - always been a positive experience.

[holland_oats]

$$$

[cidonie]

For a casual atmosphere and good food, I really like Red Bamboo: http://www.redbamboo-nyc.com/

I recommend the Creole Soul Chicken appetizer and the Collard Green Rolls

[piccola]

I second Red Bamboo. Also, Vegetarian Dim Sum House.

[holland_oats]

angelica kitchen, hands down

http://www.angelicakitchen.com/

[dloech]

Gobo is prett good - Zen Palate is decent

[TBird]

pure food and wine at 54 irving.

http://www.purefoodandwine.com/