Planta Queen — Restaurant in New York

Planta Queen on 27th Street in NoMad continues to reign as a standout in the New York City dining scene, particularly for those seeking an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience.

My recent visit, while not quite reaching the soaring heights of my inaugural trip, reaffirmed its status as a highly recommendable all plant base spot, especially for its truly exceptional atmosphere, decor, and service. Planta Queen is combined with the warm, inviting lighting and thoughtful design elements, creating an atmosphere that is at once sophisticated and incredibly relaxing. It's an ideal setting for a date, a celebratory meal, or simply an escape from the urban bustle.

The decor, a masterful blend of natural elements and elegant finishes, genuinely transports you, making it one of the most visually stunning restaurants in the city. The service, too, generally lives up to the restaurant's regal name. From the moment we were greeted, the staff exuded professionalism and genuine warmth. Our server, despite the bustling environment, was attentive and knowledgeable. It's worth noting, however, that on this particular busy evening, the initial ordering process was a touch slow. We found ourselves waiting a bit longer than ideal to place our drink and food orders. This was a minor hiccup, though, as once the order was in, the kitchen proved impressively efficient, and our dishes arrived remarkably quickly. The staff's polite and helpful demeanor throughout our meal helped to smooth over any slight delays. Now, onto the culinary experience. The food at Planta Queen remains undeniably good, showcasing fresh ingredients and thoughtful flavor combinations. However, it didn't quite "wow" me in the same way my very first visit did. While everything was well-prepared and enjoyable, that initial spark of culinary surprise was subtly missing. Perhaps it was the heightened expectation from a previous stellar experience, or perhaps a slight shift in the menu, def loved the broccoli app and cauliflower wings,but while satisfying, it didn't leave the same lasting impression. It's still delicious, and certainly a cut above many other establishments, but that extraordinary element from my initial encounter was just shy of being replicated. One aspect to be mindful of at Planta Queen, particularly during peak hours, is the seating arrangement. While the overall ambiance is fantastic, some tables can feel a little close to neighboring diners. This can occasionally impact the sense of intimacy, especially if you're looking for a very private conversation. It's a small trade-off for the otherwise expansive and beautiful environment, but something to consider if personal space is a high priority. In conclusion, Planta Queen on 27th St in NoMad remains a jewel in the city's dining crown. Its unparalleled atmosphere, stunning decor, and generally excellent service create a truly memorable experience. While the food, though good, didn't quite reach the same level of revelation as my first visit, it's still a strong offering. Despite the slight closeness of some seating and the minor initial delay in ordering on a busy night, the overall experience at Planta Queen is overwhelmingly positive and well worth a visit for anyone seeking a beautiful and delightful...

Had a pleasant experience with my friends dining at PLANTA Queen, and am glad they opened up a location in Chicago! The inside is spacious and beautifully decorated— the lighting is dim and dragon art grace the walls. The ambience is both chill and intimate, perfect for any occasion. The service is also super friendly and attentive.

Although the food (all plant-based, yay!) was good overall, it was a bit of a mixed bag— some were really good and others were unimpressive. We split the following 6 dishes among 6 people (** = recommend):

Japanese Sweet Potato**: This dish was really excellent— the texture of the sweet potato was so crispy and satisfying and the flavors were rich. The kimchi and cilantro garnishes added a nice touch.

General D’s Cauliflower**: This was pretty good; the sauce flavor was bold and the sticky texture paired well with the cauliflower, which had a really nice crunch to it.

Singapore Noodles**: A good portion with an eclectic mix of ingredients inside. I loved the soft and creamy texture of these noodles paired with the crunch of the bell peppers, onions, and other toppings.

Potato Truffle Dumplings: I didn’t really like these personally; they were just okay. They didn’t have very strong flavor and the texture wasn’t giving. Maybe the other dumpling fillings are better, but I would skip this one.

Rainbow Roll: Unfortunately I wasn’t a huge fan of this roll; the roll concept is creative, but it really just tasted like an overpriced California roll at the end of the day, which is not ideal. Granted, vegan sushi is really tough and it won’t be the same as sushi with fish, but I think there could’ve been bolder and more exciting ingredients / concepts to experiment with.

Mushroom Carpaccio: This was our least favorite dish in that it was the lowest value— $16 for maybe just 4-5 mushrooms total (just super thinly sliced) marinated extremely basically with soy sauce and oil. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this dish as there are many better options on the menu.

The food was more filling than I was expecting— we got more food afterwards but I definitely already felt pretty satisfied after just PLANTA. The amount of food provided is honestly pretty solid for a higher-end small plates restaurant. We also expected the final bill to be more expensive, but it wasn’t too bad: ~$22 per person.

Overall, I would go again to try more items off the menu— the plates that were good were truly very good and the service is exceptional! PS: I’d recommend making a reservation quite a bit in advance— even when I booked my reservation multiple weeks in advance, the available slots were still...

The first two times i’ve had a meal here I was satisfied but this last time is enough to never make me come back. I went with friends to celebrate a birthday and if I knew what we were in for I would’ve requested a different restaurant. We went for their happy hour and were seated by 5:30 (their happy hour ends at 6) I ordered an espresso martini and watched as my waiter writes it down and said that will be out shortly then leaves. My friends all had their drinks arrive quite shortly after ordering but my simply just never came. When I asked the waiter after waiting 25 minutes for my drink where my drink was he acted shocked and confused that I ordered a drink (mind you we all watched him put it in and confirm) at this point it was 5:55 and he put in another drink and when i asked to have another he said i can only have one drink at a time (which is understandable IF my original drink was put in) but because this was a fault of the waiter you’d think that he would allow for me to have another before happy hour. Oh and let’s not forget we saw them make my friends aperol spritz and let it sit at the bar for another 20 minutes while our waiter was just lost in the abyss chatting with anyone that wasn’t us. Whatever that wasn’t even the worst of it all. Our food took an hour to come out.. a whole hour we had two dishes come out at first and the rest just never did. We wanted to ask our waiter for an update but he instead decided that he was done serving us without telling us and so we were left waiter less for about 30 minutes. When the food came it was cold, greasy, and just not well. Especially for a birthday celebration this was a huge disappointment. I would also like to note that my table and I were never rude to our initial waiter though we were severely frustrated with him so him treating us so terribly was just rude within itself. I also would like to thank Abel Z for coming in at the end and really stepping up about the meal if he was our waiter from the jump NONE of this would’ve been an issue.

TLDR: food is mid, service is TERRIBLE, save your time and...