A long-time West Village vegan fave, servin' up creative mock meat Chinese dishes & comfort food classics. Worth a visit before it shutters!
This beloved vegan Chinese restaurant, a long-standing fixture in the West Village, is set to close its doors on February 28th after 24 years. Known for its inventive mock meat dishes and comforting Asian-inspired cuisine, it has been a go-to spot for both vegans and adventurous omnivores alike. Despite its impending closure, fond memories of its flavorful fare, including praised wings and vegan chicken nuggies, live on.
This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine with a focus on vegan mock meat dishes. While specific dishes like wings and vegan chicken nuggies have been highlighted positively, some users have expressed that it's not as good as it used to be, with one commenter noting it's inferior to a nearby establishment. The restaurant is closing at the end of February.
"Previously praised dishes include the vegan chicken nuggies and wings, with users expressing a desire to have them one last time before the restaurant closes."
Customers express deep sadness over the impending closure of this long-standing establishment, with many fondly recalling its unique mock meat dishes and overall satisfying dining experience.
Important Note
The restaurant is closing permanently on February 28th. Some feedback suggests it may not be as good as it once was, and one user found it inferior to a nearby establishment.
"The commenter confirmed that Red Bamboo's wings were great and expressed sadness about its impending closure."
Positive"A commenter mentioned that Red Bamboo is closing at the end of the month."
Negative"Red Bamboo is praised for its excellent vegan comfort food and variety of Asian dishes. It is noted that the restaurant is closing on 2/28, so it's recommended to visit soon."
Positive"The user simply expressed that they loved the spot."
Positive"The user expressed strong negative emotion about the news of the restaurant closing."
Negative"The user expressed regret about the closing and stated they need to go one more time specifically for the wings."
Positive"The user received an email about the closing and is heartbroken. They specifically praised the vegan chicken nuggies."
Positive"The user stated they love Red Bamboo and that it was their first experience with vegan cuisine. They are saddened by the news and plan to visit multiple times before closing."
Positive"The user expressed surprise that the restaurant still seemed to have a decent crowd most nights when they walked past."
Neutral"The user commented that it's a shame the restaurant is closing because it used to be very good, recalling waits of up to an hour in the past and wondering what changed."
Negative"The user expressed sadness about another spot closing after a long time, mentioning they had visited many years ago."
Negative"The user shared that Red Bamboo, a restaurant they grew up near, will be closing on February 28th after 24 years. They remembered it as a solid spot and encouraged others to visit before it closes."
Neutral"This commenter states that Red Bamboo, located a few doors down from Vegetarian Paradise II, is far inferior to it."
Negative"The user clarified their understanding after realizing Vegetarian Paradise and Red Bamboo might be different establishments."
Neutral"The user confirmed they were talking about the same place when it was referred to as VP2."
Neutral"The user mentioned that the restaurant was referred to as VP2 during the CBGB era, implying a long history."
Neutral"The user was clarifying if Vegetarian Paradise and Red Bamboo were the same restaurant, asking about specific menu items."
Neutral"The user was looking for Vegetarian Paradise in Manhattan and inquired about specific menu items like roasted duck, sticky rice, chicken with bamboo stick, and scallion bread after it was identified as possibly being Red Bamboo."
Neutral"The user confirmed that Vegetarian Paradise is now known as Red Bamboo and recalled the previous name."
Neutral"The user confirmed that the restaurant in question is now called Red Bamboo and is located on West Fourth."
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