Friday, January 25, 2008

Hangawi: They call it the vegetarian shrine



We went to this place for a friend's birthday in a big group and had a great time. This Korean vegetarian place was surprisingly picked by a more carnivorous friend. Relaxing ambience with low seating, candles, earthen colours and endless cups of sake made for perfect setting to catch up with friends. Appetizers were a delight and I would particularly recommend the Emperor rolls. These thin pancakes wrapped in picked vegetables served with a special ginger chutney were delicious. Tofu Stone Bowl Rice was recommended to us by everyone who had been here before so that is what I ended up ordering. However, I found it a little dry, it may be a good order with some sauce (spicy chilli mushrooms anyone?). Photographer's Mongolian hot pot was hot spicy and flavourful, perfect for the cold winter evening and my top pick among the entrees order on our table. Our bill was $45 per person, including the mandatory 20% gratuity.

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10

Hangawi: 12 East 32nd Street, NYC

January 22, 2008

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