Hangawi Restaurant
(212) 213-0077
12 E 32ND St
New York,
NY
10016
40.7468
-73.9848
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
Hours:
Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Sat 12pm-11pm
Sun 12pm-10pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About Hangawi Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Meals at Hangawi have a ritualistic air--pass through the heavy wooden doors at the entrance and a soft-spoken host gently asks you to remove your shoes. A minimalistic, serene dining space waits beyond, where patrons sit on cushions at small, sunken rows of wooden tables.
The Food
Ordering a la carte from the all-vegetarian menu can be fun, but don't be surprised if Hangawi's atmosphere makes your decision-making faculties melt away. The solution? Opt for the spectacular Emperor's Meal, a multi-course tasting menu loaded with velvet-textured pumpkin soup, mesclun greens sparked by a simple but savory sesame-soy vinaigrette, crispy sauteed tofu noodles and steamboat soup, a heady clear-broth crock of cabbage, carrots, watercress, mushrooms, walnuts, dates and cherries.
User Reviews
nycfood
June 04, 2009
I had a mediocre meal at Hangawi. I was the last table to leave. 5 minutes after departing the restaurant I realized I'd left my iphone on the table. Upon returning the staff were unbelievably unhelpful, skeptical and went so far as to say that it must've been another customer that stole it!!! I won't go into details but it was a drawn out affair with me practically pleading to them that it was glaringly obvious someone who worked there must have my phone- (there were only 2 servers and 1 busboy working that evening)... and I left immensely frustrated and upset largely due to how they handled it. I have been the general manager of a restaurant in nyc for almost 9 years and was disgusted by the situation.
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nycgirl99887
November 13, 2008
The ambiance is beautiful! so when I stepped in I was thinking the food would be exceptional as well...but I was wrong. There was absolutely no flavor in the food! Tasted like I was drinking flavored water...I was expecting so much more :( Priced way too high for what you get...there are better vegetarian places in the city.
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anne97854
September 04, 2007
Hangawi is wonderful. The Pear Mango salad is delicious. It's my favorite thing on the menu. I especially like the three mushroom dish for the main course and the green tea icecream is a great way to top it all off. I would reccomend this place to any one who wants to try a vegetarian meal with a cool ambiance. You have to take your shoes off and sit on pillows on the floor which is a neat thing.
read full reviewThe Details on Hangawi Restaurant
What to Drink:
The interesting sake list is worth a look, as are the lengthy herbal tea options.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
