Top 10 Healthy Asian Restaurants in NYC
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Eat Out
1. HanGawi (Korean/Vegetarian)
Add:12 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Tel:(212) 213-0077
I guess HanGawi is one of the only vegetarian restaurants where meat eaters won’t feel deprived with its phenomenal food. Really. The emperor’s meal treats you to an avalanche of tiny Korean vegetable dishes, most of them unexpected and delightful. Once you settle into the chair-free (and no-shoe) environs, surrounded by Zen music and an even more Zen wait staff, the admittedly strange food starts to appear entirely natural. Your palate will spend the next several days trying to decipher the flavors. Plus, a great tea selection.
2. Franchia (Korean/Vegetarian/Teahouse)
Add: 12 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhoods: Murray Hill, Midtown East
Tel:(212) 213-1001
Franchia is a sister restaurant of HanGawi. This serene Korean tea house which is housed in a New York City townhouse is a perennial oasis of calm, adorned as it is with traditional Korean furniture, paintings and rice screen partitions. Being a tea house, Franchia naturally offers a wide selection of teas including its specialty: the first-picked Korean wild green tea from Mount Jilee. However, aside from its wide assortment of teas, the menu at Franchia features various prix-fixe meal options that offer a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes like the mung bean pancakes, vegan lobster balls, assorted dumplings, noodles, sushi rolls and even the traditional Korean rice dish, bibimbop .
3. Kajitsu (Japanese/Vegetarian/Shojin Cuisine)
Add: 414 E. 9th St, New York, NY 10009
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Tel: (212) 228-4873
Kajitsu serves shojin cuisine, an ancient Japanese cuisine developed in Zen Buddhist monasteries and all meals are prepared from fresh, in season vegetables, legumes, wild herbs, seeds and grains, chosen at the moment in the season that best reflects their flavor. Kajitsu means "fine day", or "day of celebration" in Japanese. You may notice small patches on some of the dishes used at Kajitsu; this is an indication of our deep respect for the work of old masters, and for the shojin tradition of frugality and respect.
4. Souen (Japanese/Vegetrarian)
Add:210 Ave of the Americas,New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood: SoHo
Tel:(212) 807-7421
Since 1971, Souen has been offering natural organic food to New York diners, with the foremost priority being to serve delicious meals in keeping with good health. They prepare food simply and naturally, offering customers the best quality grains, beans, and produce. No refined, chemicals, preservatives, meat or dairy products are used in their kitchen. They also employ traditional methods of preparation whenever possible to enhance the healthful quality and natural flavor of the food.
5. Zen Palatec (Southeast Asian/Vegetarian)
Add: 663 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212-582-1669
Since 1991, with the belief that great health, great taste and a great dining experience can all be obtained at the same time, Zen Palate has been devoutly and honorably serving the New York community with the fusion vegetarian fare. More than just a vegetarian restaurant, Zen Palate is a holistic experience whose actions are focused on respect for health, people and the environment.
6. Qi Asian Eatery (Asian fushion)
Add: 31 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Tel: (212) 929-9917
"Let Taoist & Ayurifoods bring good karma to you!" Qi believes that the quality of food can great contribute to people's health, well-being and happiness. Qi simplify and combine the traditional Asian gastronomic philosophies of Taoist macrobiotics and Hindu Ayurveda herbal treatments to create a new way of healthy eating for vitality and longevity in the modern world.
7. Nam (Vietnamese)
Add: 110 Reade St, New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 267-1777
Feast on lots of rice noodles and soups in this restaurant at Tribeca. You'll find it's sister concern Omai in Chelsea. The Vietnamese belief hat good food should be enjoyed in a good ambiance with good company is exemplified at Nam . The decor boasts of an extravagant use of bamboo with creamy walls to offset them. Soft lighting in the evenings and lots of natural light during the day, just adds to cozy ambiance of this place.
8. China 1 (Chinese)
Add: 50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Tel:(212) 375-0665
Located in the heart of fast-growing Alphabet City, China 1 Antique Lounge offers a range of competitively priced dining and special event options in one of the most original and sexy best-kept secrets in lower Manhattan. With a Zagat rating of 26 for Decor, a renown executive chef, and a "professional and friendly" service philosophy, China 1 has been gaining popularity and earning prestige as one of the top choices to host birthdays and group parties. All the meats used in China 1are 100% antibiotic and hormone free and source verified. China 1 is probably the very first Chinese restaurant to take part in responsible food sourcing. Also, they recycle cooking oil and use community energy windpower for electricity while donating $300 each week to international charities.
9. Republic (Pan-Asian/Noodles)
Add: 37 Union Square, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhoods: Flatiron, Union Square
Tel: (212) 627-7172
The Republic is a twisted Asian restaurant specializing in cooking noodles. Not emphasizing any specific country, the cuisine combines various ingredients, spices, and cooking methods from Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Japan. The chef has created a unique menu that cannot be copied, as it is non-traditional. The secret lies in the unique sauces created for each individual dish on the menu. At a reasonable price, you can enjoy the bowl of noodles with homemade broth, fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood in a strikingly smart and modern space. Republic's freshly squeezed juice and Vietnamese sandwiches for yet another incredible value meal option. They also have a full service bar featuring seasonal signature cocktails!
10. Kittichai (Thai)
Add: 60 Thompson St, New York, NY 10079
Neighborhood: SoHo
Tel: (212) 925-2971
Designed to serve the guest population of the hotel as well as the daily rhythms of broader downtown diners, Kittichai benefits from its principals' strong track record in hospitality. The restaurant not only embodies the cuisine of Thailand, but also other aspects of the culture including design and dress.
