Angelica Kitchen
www.angelicakitchen.com
300 E 12th St (at 2nd Ave, East Village, Manhattan)
New York City, New York 10003
Nearby Subway Stops: L at First Ave.; L at Third Ave.
+1-212-228-2909
BYOB No corkage fee when you bring your own.
Hours: Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm. -
Reviews:
happycow.net, timeout.com, tripadvisor.com, Village Voice,
Gayot Top 10 ⇐ © Fresh, wholesome vegan food is served in this peaceful East Village setting. Everything is organic and the seasonal menu is carefully prepared. Eclectic fare includes “Thai Mee Up,” a raw delicacy of daikon radish strands, butternut squash and carrot dressed with Thai tahini sauce and garnished with garlic-lemon-marinated kale and onion-dill glaze. Or try the homemade kimchi, accompanied by daikon and jalapeño peppers just to add an extra kick. More substantial dishes include sandwiches, big salads and vegetable “sushi,” which is much better than it sounds. For dessert, go for the chocolate layer cake. Whether you're a serious macrobiotic or simply want a healthy meal, Angelica Kitchen will surely hit the spot.
nymag.com ⇐ © With its chic SoCal decor and warm bohemian ambience, Angelica Kitchen deserves its reputation as one of downtown's best date spots for vegetarians. It's been around for years now, but the menu continues to be consistently creative, attracting not only vegetarians but health-conscious diners of all stripes. The famous walnut-lentil pâté is as flavorful and richly textured as any meat variety; and desserts, despite the absence of eggs and refined sugars, are necessary indulgences here (definitely order them topped with maple-tofu whipped cream). Entrees ranging from salads, sandwiches, and Angelica's signature "dragon bowls" to nightly specials that often incorporate Asian and Latin American influences feature fresh, unusual organic produce along with the standard protein bases of tempeh and tofu. You could easily eat here dozens of times without getting bored—as the line outside the door would suggest. — Jenifer Van Vleck
