(212) 255-3242

401 6th Ave
New York, NY 10014 40.73333 -73.999759

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Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown

http://www.goborestaurant.com

Hours:

Sun-Thur: 11:30am - 11pm

Fri-Sat: 11:30am - 1am

Price:

$$

Last updated 8.23.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

People Watching, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Organic, Food Delivery, Prix Fixe Menu

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Vegan, Vegetarian, Asian

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What People Are Saying About Gobo

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The Scene – The pristine, peaceful, well-designed room, decorated with plenty of blond wood, serves as a dignified backdrop for the healthful food. An open kitchen runs the length of the room, allowing a view of the busy cooks. The front area features a cozy juice-bar counter. Service is casual, well-informed and very friendly. – – The Food – Gobo's food is completely vegan, though not organic. The rich flavors and textures, accentuated by well-crafted sauces and a variety of flavor-enhancing cooking techniques, should satisfy most palates. A dish of chewy smoked…

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When to Go:
Every day from 12pm to 5pm, Gobo offers a dozen or so bento-style prix-fixe lunches for just $8 to $9.
The Extras:
Stop by the front area to pick up one of a variety of fresh juices and smoothies.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Prices are very reasonable, especially for a slightly trendy cuisine location.”
  2. “The decor is homey and welcoming, complete with a unique juice bar/kitchen counter in the front and an open kitchen.”
  3. “the food and service were both superb, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed - the perfect long lunch spot.”
  4. “the service was extremely attentive and friendly, the organic wine was delicious, the atmosphere was very warm and relaxing.”
  5. “The place has great atmosphere and friendly service.”
  6. “The pleasant ambience of the restaurant contributed to an enjoyable meal, except for a very loud couple who was sitting next to us.”
  7. “great food, ambience, and service”
  8. “am a vegan and find that the retaurants in the city that have good vegan food either have too much a of a hippy-dippy atmosphere or are too posh and expensive - Gobo is neither.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “For dessert, the pumpkin ice cream was definitely pumpkin-y and the flavor really grew on us, and the apple and pear tart was yummy although I wished they used a different bowl because it was hard to get at.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The decor is homey and welcoming, complete with a unique juice bar/kitchen counter in the front and an open kitchen.”
  2. “Good organic beer too!”
  3. “the service was extremely attentive and friendly, the organic wine was delicious, the atmosphere was very warm and relaxing.”
  4. “The food here is amazing, as is the wine.”
  5. “ordered the refreshing tropical mystic smoothie and my friend ordered the red chai tea that had a zestiness that followed after the first sip.”
  6. “The drinks here are pretty good and the price is reasonable.”
  7. “Drink the herbal tonics, refreshing and tasty, a great carbonated reprieve from typical sugary soda drinks.”
  8. “also liked the organic wine.”
food quality
97.37000465393066% positive
  1. “Amazing vegetarian food and impeccable service”
  2. “those fresh juice and no-meat food.”
  3. “Last night I had a delicious dinner at Gobo in the Village.”
  4. “If all vegan food were this tasty, we'd all swear off meat.”
  5. “Everything was very tasty and the portions were just right.”
  6. “finally found aq place delivering fresh organic carrot juice and good vegetarian food.”
  7. “Not only is the food amazing, but they deliver in like 20 minutes!”
  8. “For dessert, the pumpkin ice cream was definitely pumpkin-y and the flavor really grew on us, and the apple and pear tart was yummy although I wished they used a different bowl because it was hard to get at.”
  9. “Had the braised tofu in black bean sauce which was good, but I actually preferred the new england rolls I had as an appetizer.”
  10. “With a place like this, who needs to really eat meat anyways, I would recommend this place to everyone.”
  11. “Very good vegetarian food, but beware of hidden charges.”
  12. “We also ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls - we appreciated the big cucumber slices and the sauce was quite good.”
  13. “great food, ambience, and service”
  14. “the service was extremely attentive and friendly, the organic wine was delicious, the atmosphere was very warm and relaxing.”
  15. “Hands down the best meal I've ever had.”
  16. “However, the food was very good.”
  17. “There were absolutely no complaints from anyone, the food is delicious.”
  18. “More customer training is needed as there is plenty of competition out there for fantastic food experiences.”
  19. “the food was delicious!”
  20. “Every dish was so delicious.”
  21. “Although I generally love the food, I will say that a couple of times I've gotten a dish that I thought was too salty.”
  22. “The food at Gobo is so good you don't even realize it's vegetarian!”
  23. “food (14-18 bucks), but the 'large plates' are HUGE.”
  24. “Amazing food, disappointing service”
  25. “recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and friendly staff, but beware of extra charges.”
  26. “The food was delicious and the service was on point.”
  27. “The food was amazing.”
  28. “like steak and more steak.”
  29. “really liked their shitake mushroom w yam dish and their avocado dish (don't remember the name sorry).”
  30. “Whilst the food was great as usual (we thanked the chefs), her attitude and lack of manners did spoil our visit.”
  31. “Otherwise the food that I did eat was quite tasty, just not filling.”
  32. “love eating meat and yet I still found Gobo fantastic!”
  33. “love meat but my girlfriend loves veggies.”
  34. “am a vegan and find that the retaurants in the city that have good vegan food either have too much a of a hippy-dippy atmosphere or are too posh and expensive - Gobo is neither.”
  35. “As a regular visitor to New York from Scotland, we always make time for a visit to Gobo as the food is brilliant.”
  36. “Very few bad dishes and the room is quite peaceful.”
  37. “the food and service were both superb, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed - the perfect long lunch spot.”
  38. “The food was tasty and creative.”
  39. “Everything was delicious.”
  40. “I'm a lover of meats, but this place is great!”
  41. “great food, save the planet and healthy body what's not to love about gobo.”
  42. “The dishes are delicious and full flavored that you wouldn't image that all the dishes are meatless!”
  43. “Though the prices can be a bit high and seats need to be cleaned/replaced, the food here is excellent.”
  44. “My favorite dish thus far has been the butternut squash.”
  45. “The food was surprisingly delicious.”
  46. “Everything is extremely fresh and the service is good.”
  47. “bit like Jamaican nut meat.”
  48. “The food here is amazing, as is the wine.”
  49. “Prices are very reasonable, especially for a slightly trendy cuisine location.”
  50. “The food was really good even though my appetizer was wanting.”
  51. “The best part was the wide range of choices, mostly asian influenced but not entirely, and not soy pretending to be meat but soy standing out on its own in all it's wonderful permutations!”
  52. “Drink the herbal tonics, refreshing and tasty, a great carbonated reprieve from typical sugary soda drinks.”
  53. “am not a vegetarian but their food is soooo good that i almost wouldn't mind becoming one.”
  54. “The food is truly unique and is a vegetarian/radical take on traditional Chinese selections.”
  55. “Delightful service, plenty of space - a eye to the kitchen preparations and most importantly, an endless selection of amazing and delicious, healthy food!”
  56. “The pleasant ambience of the restaurant contributed to an enjoyable meal, except for a very loud couple who was sitting next to us.”
  57. “My boyfriend is vegetarian, I love steak.”
menu variety
90.0% positive
  1. “Gobo is a great vegetarian restaurant that also offers a gluten free menu.”
  2. “Delightful service, plenty of space - a eye to the kitchen preparations and most importantly, an endless selection of amazing and delicious, healthy food!”
  3. “EVERYTHING on the menu is great.”
  4. “The food is truly unique and is a vegetarian/radical take on traditional Chinese selections.”
  5. “The wait staff was friendly and really knew the menu.”
  6. “Their smoothies are fabulous, and their menu is second to none.”
  7. “The best part was the wide range of choices, mostly asian influenced but not entirely, and not soy pretending to be meat but soy standing out on its own in all it's wonderful permutations!”
  8. “For variety, try to order different textures as well as taste.”
  9. “The service was awful and the set menu was tasteless and not exciting.”
  10. “Atmosphere was very peaceful and the menu was really helpful with a few definitions for those people unfamiliar with the different kinds of veg foods.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is my fiance & my favorite vegetarian restaurant next to Hangawi.”
  2. “Gobo is a great vegetarian restaurant that also offers a gluten free menu.”
  3. “This is a great vegetarian restaurant.”
  4. “really good place to people watch.”
service
86.11000061035156% positive
  1. “really good place to people watch.”
  2. “Friendly and competent servers.”
  3. “Atmosphere was very peaceful and the menu was really helpful with a few definitions for those people unfamiliar with the different kinds of veg foods.”
  4. “Amazing food, disappointing service”
  5. “Amazing vegetarian food and impeccable service”
  6. “wonderful staff with NO attitude other than genuine sincerity.”
  7. “recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and friendly staff, but beware of extra charges.”
  8. “AWFUL service”
  9. “The food was delicious and the service was on point.”
  10. “the service was extremely attentive and friendly, the organic wine was delicious, the atmosphere was very warm and relaxing.”
  11. “The service was awful and the set menu was tasteless and not exciting.”
  12. “The wait staff was friendly and really knew the menu.”
  13. “the food and service were both superb, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed - the perfect long lunch spot.”
  14. “Delightful service, plenty of space - a eye to the kitchen preparations and most importantly, an endless selection of amazing and delicious, healthy food!”
  15. “Everything is extremely fresh and the service is good.”
  16. “and the service was superb.”
  17. “The place has great atmosphere and friendly service.”
  18. “great food, ambience, and service”
value
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “little pricey, but well worth the splurge.”
  2. “am a vegan and find that the retaurants in the city that have good vegan food either have too much a of a hippy-dippy atmosphere or are too posh and expensive - Gobo is neither.”
  3. “food (14-18 bucks), but the 'large plates' are HUGE.”
  4. “The drinks here are pretty good and the price is reasonable.”
  5. “Everything was very tasty and the portions were just right.”
  6. “This place is perfect for that one night you want to go out and eat something different but not too expensive.”
  7. “Though the prices can be a bit high and seats need to be cleaned/replaced, the food here is excellent.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “the food and service were both superb, and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed - the perfect long lunch spot.”
  2. “Not only is the food amazing, but they deliver in like 20 minutes!”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/03/10

excellent

by SamanthaM

Annoying when people rate the service over the food. I don't really care about service in a place like this, it's not the Plaza. The food is fantastic, I took my family here as my two of them are veg and everyone was happy.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/19/10

i want to be a vegetarian.

by da da

I came here w. my friends the other day. Normally when I eat vegetarian food, I never get the satisfaction of filling my tummy. Gobo was soo delicious that I don't mind becoming a vegetarian.. you must try the pine nuts medley w. lettuce cup, salt & pepper king oysters mushroom, and def the green tea noodles.. great food, save the planet and healthy body what's not to love about gobo.

  • Pros: healthy food, great service, great wine selection
  • Cons: nothing i can think of
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/22/09

Delicious smoothies and desserts!

by om nom nom

My friend and I went to Gobo this past Sunday night for a late night snack, and was happy with what we received. The decor is homey and welcoming, complete with a unique juice bar/kitchen counter in the front and an open kitchen. It was quite busy considering it was a Sunday evening, but we were seated quickly. I ordered the refreshing tropical mystic smoothie and my friend ordered the red chai tea that had a zestiness that followed after the first sip. We also ordered the Vietnamese spring rolls - we appreciated the big cucumber slices and the sauce was quite good. For dessert, the pumpkin ice cream was definitely pumpkin-y and the flavor really grew on us, and the apple and pear tart was yummy although I wished they used a different bowl because it was hard to get at. Good service, although I thought they could have been just slightly more attentive. Will come back hungrily!

  • Pros: Seated quickly, great spring rolls as well
  • Cons: Ran out of the holiday dessert
3 Star Rating: Average

09/06/09

Amazing food, disappointing service

by NYCFan

As a regular visitor to New York from Scotland, we always make time for a visit to Gobo as the food is brilliant. Was disappointed during our recent visit at the end of August as the waitress was not even monosyllabic, she did not actually speak at all other than to take our order.

Whilst the food was great as usual (we thanked the chefs), her attitude and lack of manners did spoil our visit. More customer training is needed as there is plenty of competition out there for fantastic food experiences.

  • Pros: Delicious choices for all courses
  • Cons: Staff attitude
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/11/09

Best Vegetarian Restaurant!‎

by veggiecutie

As a vegetarian chef, I feel I can give a fair opinion on the fare at Gobo. Hands down the best meal I've ever had. Period. A little pricey, but well worth the splurge. Enjoy!

  • Pros: Delicious food, great decor, fun service
  • Cons: Packed! Long lines...

The Details on Gobo

Place Categories:

  • amazing vegan food
  • awful service
  • great vegetarian restaurant
  • great this place
  • great everything
  • really liked avocado dish
  • relaxed atmosphere
  • incredible experience
  • good vegetarian food
  • like more steak
  • refreshing herbal tonics
  • reasonable price
  • delicious organic wine
  • beautiful date spot
  • pricey splurge
  • greasy vegetable medley lettuce wraps
  • fresh organic carrot juice
  • recommend gobo
  • recommended highly
  • delicious healthy food
  • like jamaican nut meat
  • tasteless set menu
  • enjoyable meal
  • really good smoothies
  • good taste
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