Everything vegan and healthy. One of my favorite spots on my trip to the big apple!
Nicole Donnelly
We got a few things to try and share, and they were also delicious the brownie with cashew cream, amazing! We both got the build your own bowl and the coconut curry is so good. If I lived in New York City, I would be eating here all the time. You can get gluten-free vegan deliciousness with a nice variety. The food feels healthy and nourishing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vitaly Levinsky
My favorite place đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CF
Gone are the days when Le Botaniste would serve their cozy vegan meals with a proper portion and nice service.
We used to eat in & take out a lot from this location when we lived in the neighborhood. It was always a friendly service and portions were plenty.
Just the other night, on the eve of thanksgiving, less than an hour before closing time, I stopped by for two bowls to-go. I ordered the Tibetan Mama & Pasta Bolo for my partner and I. The bowls were barely coated with their respective sauces, at best two light spoons of sauce were served upon the carbs, a small scoop of veggies, and a smaller spoon of âsour creamâ for the extra charge of $2.50. I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable to say somethingâŠ
When I walked in, the staff were in mid conversation, they didnât even look at me until I initiated a âhelloâ when I approached the glass. They took my order with an aloof attitude â granted, it was the end of the day but it felt like I was at a school cafeteria being served by a stoic grumpy person and you wouldnât dare complain about anything because they just want you to move along. Except no one else was waiting.
As if this wasnât bad enough, upon arrival home, the food was spilled inside the paper bag and it leaked unto my newly bought leather bag, which now bears an unremovable stain (the paper bag with my food order was placed inside my shopping bag where my other items were to consolidate). This goes to show that the staff did not properly close the lids of the to-go containers, and it ruined the item that I had just bought and canât even return now.
My partner, still oblivious to my experience when I served the meals for us, asked me, âdid the portions get smaller? I donât remember the bowls being so meager.â
We are completely disappointed with the lack of care and attention from this establishment.
Thereâs no reason to be cheap with portions, especially given that the food station was full and closing time was coming soon, as there is no reason to treat customers with such below average hospitality.
It was literally pouring rain outside and I made the effort to pick up some dinner at of what was once one of our favorite places.
For what each bowl costs (about $17.37/each with taxes), both the service and the portion make this an overpriced meal option and I will no longer be recommending this place unless they attempt to remedy this and bring it back to how it used to be.
Two bowls, an extra sour cream, and a beet juice came out to $48.78, might not sound like much for two people in NYC, but it left us feeling hungry, frustrated, and ruined my new $60+ leather bag.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
meli staier
great restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeevan
Saviour
mvangopoulos
Horrible service and over complicated menu. They want to up charge you for every and any modification. Most rigid worst customer service ever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
S G
This is by far my favourite restaurant in NYC. Everything was vegan / plant based and absolutely delicious. Recommend the tomato Cesar salad and chocolate chip cookie. Atmosphere was fantastic. Perfect date night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Tomlinson
Flavorful, nourishing, deliciously satisfying vegan food. I supplemented my Saag Bota bowl with tofu and savored it alongside a creamy shroom latte with oat milk.
Delicious food whether youâre vegan or not. Great atmosphere, friendly folks, and reasonably priced. No notes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilli and Soups
Lorena
just to say that this is probably the only place in nyc where you can eat food that has that homemade taste
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tibetan Mama
8r1dg3t
Flavors are lacking. Overpriced for what it is.
TJ
Love the wide variety of vegan options that are not either deep fried nor bland. They have a good variety of ethnic and seasonal options to keep things interesting. Itâs also a chill place to just grab a bite and not too overly pricey. Always happy when I drop by here.
Delicious food, generous portion, confusing menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything vegan and healthy. One of my favorite spots on my trip to the big apple!
We got a few things to try and share, and they were also delicious the brownie with cashew cream, amazing! We both got the build your own bowl and the coconut curry is so good. If I lived in New York City, I would be eating here all the time. You can get gluten-free vegan deliciousness with a nice variety. The food feels healthy and nourishing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite place đ
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gone are the days when Le Botaniste would serve their cozy vegan meals with a proper portion and nice service.
We used to eat in & take out a lot from this location when we lived in the neighborhood. It was always a friendly service and portions were plenty.
Just the other night, on the eve of thanksgiving, less than an hour before closing time, I stopped by for two bowls to-go. I ordered the Tibetan Mama & Pasta Bolo for my partner and I. The bowls were barely coated with their respective sauces, at best two light spoons of sauce were served upon the carbs, a small scoop of veggies, and a smaller spoon of âsour creamâ for the extra charge of $2.50. I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable to say somethingâŠ
When I walked in, the staff were in mid conversation, they didnât even look at me until I initiated a âhelloâ when I approached the glass. They took my order with an aloof attitude â granted, it was the end of the day but it felt like I was at a school cafeteria being served by a stoic grumpy person and you wouldnât dare complain about anything because they just want you to move along. Except no one else was waiting.
As if this wasnât bad enough, upon arrival home, the food was spilled inside the paper bag and it leaked unto my newly bought leather bag, which now bears an unremovable stain (the paper bag with my food order was placed inside my shopping bag where my other items were to consolidate). This goes to show that the staff did not properly close the lids of the to-go containers, and it ruined the item that I had just bought and canât even return now.
My partner, still oblivious to my experience when I served the meals for us, asked me, âdid the portions get smaller? I donât remember the bowls being so meager.â
We are completely disappointed with the lack of care and attention from this establishment.
Thereâs no reason to be cheap with portions, especially given that the food station was full and closing time was coming soon, as there is no reason to treat customers with such below average hospitality.
It was literally pouring rain outside and I made the effort to pick up some dinner at of what was once one of our favorite places.
For what each bowl costs (about $17.37/each with taxes), both the service and the portion make this an overpriced meal option and I will no longer be recommending this place unless they attempt to remedy this and bring it back to how it used to be.
Two bowls, an extra sour cream, and a beet juice came out to $48.78, might not sound like much for two people in NYC, but it left us feeling hungry, frustrated, and ruined my new $60+ leather bag.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
great restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saviour
Horrible service and over complicated menu. They want to up charge you for every and any modification. Most rigid worst customer service ever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
This is by far my favourite restaurant in NYC. Everything was vegan / plant based and absolutely delicious. Recommend the tomato Cesar salad and chocolate chip cookie.
Atmosphere was fantastic. Perfect date night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flavorful, nourishing, deliciously satisfying vegan food. I supplemented my Saag Bota bowl with tofu and savored it alongside a creamy shroom latte with oat milk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food whether youâre vegan or not. Great atmosphere, friendly folks, and reasonably priced. No notes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chilli and Soups
just to say that this is probably the only place in nyc where you can eat food that has that homemade taste
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tibetan Mama
Flavors are lacking. Overpriced for what it is.
Love the wide variety of vegan options that are not either deep fried nor bland. They have a good variety of ethnic and seasonal options to keep things interesting. Itâs also a chill place to just grab a bite and not too overly pricey. Always happy when I drop by here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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