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HeathClifff Apr 11, 2011 11:24 AM

Cheap but tasty vegetarian? Doc maker cousin visiting NY this weekend, looking for low-cost options

The only veg restaurant I know is Zen Palate. I live in LA, which is overflowing with veg restaurants. I remember Zen had a few good things, but was pretty pricey. I remember going to a restaurant somewhere in Chinatown that was good, but have no idea the name.

Any suggestions for cheap but tasty veg food in NY?

My cousin, a documentary filmmaker, is going to NYC this coming weekend, and asked me for suggestions, for good veg food that was reasonably priced.

 
  1. scoopG Apr 14, 2011 05:42 PM

    In Chinatown:

    Vegetarian Dim Sum House:
    http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/702262

    http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2008/09/vegetarian-dim-sum-house-chinse-food-chinatown-nyc.html

    http://www.vegguide.org/entry/120

    and

    Buddha Bodai:
    http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/716742

    http://www.chinatownvegetarian.com/Lo...

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    Buddha Bodai
    5 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

    Vegetarian Dim Sum House
    24 Pell St, New York, NY 10013

    1 Reply
    1. re: scoopG
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      small h Apr 14, 2011 06:17 PM

      I've ordered from Buddha Bodai twice in the last month, and the food was really subpar. I used to like it quite a bit, but I think it's best avoided, now.

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      geeksaregoodfun Apr 14, 2011 05:29 PM

      Agree with Dirt Candy and Kajitsu for the "nice" end of the spectrum. Red Bamboo and VP2 are very reasonable. Other options could include:

      1. Macrobiotic: Souen (multiple locations) and Purume
      2. Asian Vegetarian: Soy and Sake, Wild Ginger, Hangawi
      3. Indian: Huge Sarvanna Bhavan fan for South Indian food (idli for 4.50!!), although Rajdhani in LA is hard to beat.
      4. Quantum leap (burgers and such) and Sacred Chow (lovely vegan tapas and brunch options even if you're not vegan :-)

      Enjoy!

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      Red Bamboo
      140 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012

      Saravanaas
      81 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016

      HanGawi
      12 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016

      Souen
      28 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003

      Quantum Leap
      226 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012

      Quantum Leap
      203 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

      Dirt Candy
      430 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009

      Soy and Sake
      47 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

      Wild Ginger
      226 E 51st St, New York, NY 10022

      Kajitsu
      414 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009

      Sacred Chow
      227 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012

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        mrsdebdav Apr 13, 2011 09:00 PM

        http://redbamboo-nyc.com/site/

        http://www.vp2-nyc.com/index.html

        right next to each other, both delish and very inexpensive.

        Also:

        http://www.goborestaurant.com/

        http://www.curlyslunch.com/

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        Red Bamboo
        140 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012

        Gobo
        401 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014

        Curly's Vegetarian Lunch
        328 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

        Vegetarian's Paradise 2
        144 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012

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        1. re: mrsdebdav
          ChiefHDB Apr 13, 2011 09:35 PM

          Xi'an's liang pi noodles are my favorite cheap vegetarian in the city.

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          Xi'an Famous Foods
          81 St. Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003

          1. re: ChiefHDB
            rose water Apr 14, 2011 03:43 AM

            You cannot get more delicious than xi'an. Their salad is also veg, and also wonderful.

            A million years ago, we used to love Kate's joint--grungy space, cheap, comforting veg food--but it's been years since I was last there. Any recent reports?

            There's also Indian. Saravanaas and other places near there get a lot of chowhound praise

          2. re: mrsdebdav
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            ukitali Apr 14, 2011 02:01 PM

            2nd Red Bamboo...they have a varied and affordable menu. I really like the wings, "chicken" parm and oreo cheesecake.

          3. sgordon Apr 11, 2011 01:50 PM

            Dirt Candy is as good a restaurant as you'll find, and last I was there all the entrees were under $20.

            Kajitsu is wonderful but a bit pricier. They have two prix fixes - $50 & $70 - though that's for four & eight course meals respectively.

            Many people like Pure Food and Wine, but I'm not so high on them - I find them staggeringly overpriced for what they serve, and the food rather bland and uninspiring.

            Mind you, this is all coming from a borderline-carnivorous omnivore.

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            Pure Food and Wine
            54 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

            Dirt Candy
            430 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009

            Kajitsu
            414 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009

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