Tranquil, vegetarian Korean oasis; dine shoeless amidst serene ambiance. Customizable ssam bap & unique green tea pairings.
Nestled in Koreatown, this unique vegetarian Korean restaurant offers a serene dining experience where guests are invited to remove their shoes. The ambiance is traditional and calming, with a focus on healthy, nourishing food. They are particularly known for their customizable 'ssam bap' dishes, allowing diners to create their own wraps with a variety of fresh vegetables and rice, complemented by a flavorful miso sauce. To enhance the tranquility, the restaurant focuses on green tea pairings rather than alcohol.
This restaurant offers a wholly vegetarian Korean menu, praised for its freshness and unique take on traditional dishes. Standouts include the customizable 'ssam bap' with various vegetables and rice, spicy baby dumplings, and crispy tofu with a flavorful sauce. While most feedback is positive, some found the kimchi rice too hot and the dumplings skippable.
"Standout dishes include the customizable 'ssam bap' platter, spicy baby dumplings, mixed kimbap, scallion pancakes, and a crispy tofu/mushroom/asparagus dish with a flavorful sauce. The porridge and veggie fritters are also highly recommended."
Customers rave about the unique, serene atmosphere and the high-quality, vegetable-forward Korean cuisine. The shoeless dining experience and focus on healthy eating are frequently highlighted as positive aspects.
Important Note
This restaurant is entirely vegetarian and vegan, and it requires guests to remove their shoes upon entry. Some dishes, like the kimchi rice hot stone bowl, might be excessively hot.
"The commenter recommended Hangawi, a vegetarian Korean restaurant, for its large portions and great food."
Positive"This user had previously dined at Hangawi and was wondering if the current Restaurant Week offer provided good value."
Neutral"The commenter confirmed Hangawi is vegan and excellent, with a great vibe, noting the unique experience of taking off shoes and dining in a lower-floor setting."
Positive"The user inquired about vegan or vegetarian-friendly options among the listed restaurants and was seeking to know if Hangawi's Restaurant Week offer was worthwhile."
Neutral"Hangawi, a vegan Korean restaurant, is suggested as an alternative and is a favorite among meat-eating friends and family."
Positive"Hangawi was listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Recommends Hangawi for vegan Korean Buddhist food, describing it as a unique experience with balanced and nourishing food."
Positive"Hangawi is highly recommended as a delicious, entirely vegetarian, and very quiet restaurant, fitting the user's requirements for a meeting with parents."
Positive"This user simply mentioned Hangawi as a suggestion."
Positive"Hangawi, a Korean vegan restaurant, was recommended for its excellent winter mushroom menu. The user also advised that restaurants are accustomed to accommodating dietary requests to avoid making customers sick."
Positive"In response to a user looking for vegetarian Korean BBQ options, this user suggested Hangawi, mentioning their annual winter mushroom menu which offers similar flavors."
Positive"This user also suggested Hangawi, mentioning their Tofu Kimchi Jiggae was acceptable and they would order it again."
Positive"This user recommended Hangawi for a spicy mushroom soup, noting it was satisfying though not spicy seafood."
Positive"The commenter suggests Hangawi for the unique dining experience of eating in a Japanese style, which involves sitting on the floor."
Positive"Hangawi in Manhattan felt traditional but is described as upscale, perhaps not fitting the budget if looking for a very casual, grandma-style meal. The food is considered high quality."
Neutral"Hangawi is mentioned as a dining option."
Positive"Hangawi is recommended as an excellent and affordable Korean vegan place."
Positive"This user stated that Hangawi is the best place for vegetarian and vegan Korean food."
Positive"This user recommended Hangawi as an incredible Korean vegetarian option in K-town. They described it as pretty nice and a bit upscale with immaculate vibes."
Positive"This user simply recommended Hangawi."
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