NYC VEGAN BISTRO — Restaurant in New York

Overall review: 5/5

Beautiful place with AMAZINGGG and knowledgeable staff!!!! 🥹🥹🥹💕 If you want to check out a small business with amazing quality, that also just opened, definitely check these guys out!!!! 🫶

🍚 Food

I wish I had some pictures on me, but they have lovely food!!! They also give out free yummy samples in the morning time of drinks and food!!!

🚨 !!! NOT GLUTEN FREE!!!!! 🚨

Had a rough experience here this weekend - went with my partner and we were told emphatically that EVERYTHING on the menu was gluten free minus one "pork" dish that was marked (Gluten) on the menu. I asked a few times "really? EVERYTHING is gluten free" we were reassured multiple times yes by the server (who was very nice!) ...

So I ordered the Roti dish. Roti is something I hadn't had in years as it's so hard to find a gluten free version. I was so excited.it was so good!! actually TOO good. I was baffled how they could create it without wheat so I asked the server AGAIN "is this really gluten free?" "yes" I was assured AGAIN. So I said "I'm very curious what type of flour they're using". He said "the chef didn't really speak English" but he'd try and take a photo of the packaging. Which he did! and he showed me. It was 100% normal wheat flour. 🤦‍♂️

Now, do I think they are intentionally deceiving customers? Absolutely not. The server was so kind and literally went and took a photo of the packaging so I truly believe everyone there is just utterly confused as to what gluten free means. I don't believe they mean any harm but I needed to write this review because you simply CANNOT trust their claims of being gluten free.

Luckily I am only intolerant of gluten and not Celiac so I only experienced minor GI discomfort (for those who were wondering!) but I worry greatly for other people who may have far more serious health issues when consuming wheat or gluten.

This review is a red flag and a call for help to the management of this establishment to properly educate their staff and to properly mark their menu as to what is in fact gluten free and...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at NYC Vegan Bistro, and what a fantastic experience it was! The menu truly offers something to "wake up" your taste buds, with a great variety of vegan dishes that are both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.

I started with a wonderfully creamy and vibrant soup, beautifully presented with a dollop of what looked like vegan crème fraîche or whipped cream, a swirl of green oil, and some crunchy toppings. It was a comforting yet exciting start to the meal.

Next, I absolutely loved the dumplings/wontons. They were artfully arranged on a long platter, drizzled with a rich sauce, and garnished with peanuts and green onions. Each bite was bursting with flavor – a perfect blend of savory and perhaps a hint of spice, all completely vegan!

And for the main course, the club sandwich was a true standout. Built on what appeared to be hearty, seeded whole-grain bread, it was generously layered with fresh greens (like arugula and lettuce), tomato, avocado, and what looked like perfectly prepared plant-based salmon or a similar protein alternative. It was a substantial and satisfying vegan dish, accompanied by some interesting pickled vegetables on the side.

The atmosphere at this NYC vegan bistro was inviting, and the service was excellent. If you're looking for a place in New York City that serves up fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented vegan food, I highly recommend checking NYC Vegan Bistro out. It's the perfect place to "wake up" your senses with some truly delicious vegan...