Shoe-off, floor-seating Korean oasis. Unique vegetarian dishes & interactive ssam bap.
Experience a tranquil escape at this serene, vegetarian Korean restaurant, where you leave your shoes at the door and dine on traditional floor seating amidst calming Korean artifacts and music. Their interactive ssam bap, a do-it-yourself wrap experience with fresh ingredients and flavorful miso sauce, is a must-try, offering a delightful interplay of textures and tastes.
This restaurant offers a unique vegetarian Korean dining experience, with many dishes receiving high praise. Standouts include the interactive ssam bap, veggie fritters, porridge, and zen noodles. While generally highly regarded, some found the dumplings to be skippable, and the kimchi rice in a hot stone bowl was noted as being extremely hot.
"Highly recommended dishes include the interactive ssam bap, crispy tofu with creamy sauce, veggie fritters, porridge, and zen noodles. For those new to Korean food, the dol sot bibimbap is suggested."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant for its unique vegetarian Korean cuisine and serene, traditional dining experience. It's highly recommended for its ambiance and flavorful, well-executed dishes.
Important Note
The restaurant requires guests to remove their shoes before dining, so pleasant socks are recommended. While it offers vegetarian and vegan options, it does not serve vegan Korean BBQ.
"Hangawi is recommended for dinner."
Positive"This commenter recommends Hangawi for Korean vegan cuisine, suggesting it's a fun option for those interested in this type of food."
Positive"Hangawi, a vegan Korean restaurant, was suggested as it has gluten-free sections on its menu. The user noted that for someone with a wheat allergy, avoiding rice would be the main consideration."
Positive"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Hangawi, noting it offers nice, elevated Korean food."
Positive"This commenter's favorite vegan place is Hangawi, which they describe as lovely."
Positive"This is a Korean Buddhist restaurant that offers vegetarian options. However, it does not provide vegan Korean BBQ."
Neutral"Hangawi is a vegan establishment, and its main dishes are priced above the $35 limit mentioned by the user. While the commenter acknowledges the mains might be share plates, they are still considered over budget."
Negative"Hangawi is recommended, but it is a vegan restaurant with mains that exceed the $35 price point, making it a less ideal fit for the user's stated budget and preference for mixed-diet accommodation."
Negative"The user stated that Hangawi is delicious."
Positive"Hangawi is a recommended restaurant that is very vegetable-forward, offering unique and interesting dishes, even for those familiar with Korean food. It provides a unique dining experience and has consistently impressed diners."
Positive"The zen noodles at Hangawi are recommended."
Positive"Hangwai is listed as an option for group dining in the city."
Neutral"At Hangawi, fried items like fritters are recommended, as well as the small bowls of porridge, which are easy additions to any meal. The user also inquires if the original poster is vegetarian or vegan, as this would influence suggestions for small bites."
Positive"For a la carte at Hangawi, the DIY Ssambap platter is recommended for its flavor and assembly. It can be paired with spicy rice cakes and fried mushrooms, which are noted as a standout. The restaurant also offers soju cocktails like the Purple Lotus or Floating Lily, which are balanced and within budget."
Positive"Hangawi is a vegan Korean restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter supports Hangawi but advises being aware of the need to remove shoes upon entry, suggesting wearing pleasant socks."
Neutral"Hangawi is mentioned as a vegetarian-friendly place that frequently comes up in discussions."
Neutral"Hangawi is enthusiastically recommended for an anniversary dinner."
Positive"A user describes Hangawi as a great, upscale, veg-focused option with amazing Korean food."
Positive"Hangawi is highlighted as a vegetarian Korean restaurant, suggested for its vegetarian options, though the commenter is unsure about its capacity for 15 people."
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