Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up

$$ • Vegan

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About Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up

Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up offers an exceptional vegan dining experience in New York City. After eagerly anticipating the restaurant's arrival, one customer made the 45-minute subway journey from St. Louis just to try the food, and they were not disappointed.

Upon arriving, the customer was greeted by the lively atmosphere and friendly staff at La Fonda, the venue where Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up operates. While the food took some time to prepare due to the large order, the staff apologized for the wait and the customer didn't mind, as they were able to enjoy the music and ambiance while sitting at the bar.

The standout dishes included the Vacalaito, which are nicely sized fritters made from hearts of palm that were described as "very tasty" - even better as leftovers reheated in an air fryer. The Beefless Empanada was also a hit, with its flavorful vegan "beef" filling. The customer wished they had ordered two, as they were craving more after finishing the one.

The Moxtails (vegan/mock oxtails) were a revelation, with a "freggin fire" flavor and a wonderfully succulent texture. Served with white rice, shredded cabbage, and plantains, the dish was initially deceiving in its small portion size but ended up being very filling and plentiful. The customer raved about the Cilantro Garlic sauce, which they liberally added to the rice, and also praised the Chipotle sauce for dipping.

The Bistec Encebollado, a vegan spin on a classic Latin Caribbean dish, was another standout. A huge portion of vegan steak was accompanied by white rice, pink beans, tostones (fried plantains), and salad. The customer noted that the flavors had settled in and improved even more by the time they reheated and finished the leftovers a few days later.

Overall, the customer was extremely impressed by the flavors and quality of the food, spending around $75 for two meals and two appetizers, which they felt was a decent value. They were eager to return and try more items from the Black Rican Vegan Pop-Up menu, which includes a chef's cookbook.

While the customer had a positive dining experience, another reviewer noted that the service could use some improvement. Despite the restaurant not being full, the customer had to wait 45 minutes for a table, and the delay in food service was never communicated to them. However, the reviewer still felt the food was amazing and worth the wait, and they would return despite the service issues.