Gobo

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401 6th Ave
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 255-3242
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Gobo - New York, NY
Gobo - New York, NY
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Best

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...

Worst

Excellent idea and location for a vegetarian restaurant. The inside looks fabulous. However, after spending $65+ at GOBO I found myself hungry after one hour. The portions are qui...

A Vegetarian Paradise 3/19/2006

The dishes in this quaint vegetarain restaurant will make you think twice about vegetarian food. The dishes are delicious and full flavored that you wouldn't image that all the dishes are meatless! The drinks here are pretty good and the price is reasonable. I was quite surprised at the numerous ways seitan and tempeh could be used! Definitely try this place out! I'm so glad that they opened one in the upper east side! Pros: great vegetarain food, nice ambiance, great service more
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AWFUL service 3/2/2006

I went there for a prix fix menu on Valentines Day after reading all the great reviews posted. The service was awful and the set menu was tasteless and not exciting. I will never go back again. more
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Amazing vegetarian food and impeccable service 11/4/2005

Went there just last night. The following dishes are a must: roti canai, spice tofu wrap in mango suace, nori tofu wrap, green tea noodle in bolognese sause. The food was amazing. The service was very courteous and couldn't have been better. Ever dish we ordered came at the perfect time. Highly recommended for a vegetarian. The only con I can think of is the seating. I am not a fan of sitting across and close to other tables. But its definitely not a deal breaker. Pros: Food, Food, Food Cons: Seating more
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Great Food, not for parties over 4 7/18/2005

Gobo is an eclectic restaurant that features a juice bar in the front. The food is truly unique and is a vegetarian/radical take on traditional Chinese selections. For variety, try to order different textures as well as taste. The juice selection is incredible, and I would reccomend it over their ""smoothies"". Both the pineapple and ginger-carrot juices were delightful. As is the case with most fusion Chinese fare, I like ordering multiple appetizers rather than two or three main course dishes. Again, I would reccomend doing so here. The wait staff was friendly and really knew the menu. My biggest issue with the restaurant was the lack of ambiance. The seating section consists of a few tables with uncomfortable booths and one extra-long table (think 30 people) where many parties are seated next to each other. Dress lightweight, as the open kitchen produces lots of heat. Pros: Great Texture, Fantastic Juice Bar, Informed Staff Cons: Small Portions, Lack of Ambiance more
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Amazing 6/13/2005

Food so good it silenced me, and that's saying something. Delightful service, plenty of space - a eye to the kitchen preparations and most importantly, an endless selection of amazing and delicious, healthy food! Pros: taste, service, comfort more
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Go! Go! Go! 4/25/2005

This is a great vegetarian restaurant. Everything is scrumcious, so go! Tyr the lentil soup, one of the rolls, and the black pepper seitan hot plate. To die for! The wine selection is good as well. more
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Fave Place in Manhattan 4/20/2005

Totally love Gobo! Not only is the food amazing, but they deliver in like 20 minutes! Who knew vegan eating could be so chic? Pros: food, variety, price Cons: crowded, ultra close seating more
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almost want to be a vegetarian 4/1/2005

i have to say this restaurant is pretty addictive. i am not a vegetarian but their food is soooo good that i almost wouldn't mind becoming one. those fresh juice and no-meat food...yum yum.. so good more
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User review by trailada 3/16/2005

as a party of six, we were asked to split up as the hostess claimed that there was not a table large enough to accomodate us. Looking into the restaurant, we saw that there was a table for four available, as well as a handful of tables for two. They refused to put two adjacent tables closer together, so we ended up sitting on two different tables, with a two foot gap inbetween them. Conversation was difficult, and the service after that was inconsistent and elitist- they even charged us separately and ""accidentally"" threw out the leftovers I wanted to take home. However, the food was very good. Pros: good food Cons: service more
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Immature wait staff 2/20/2005

I was turned away by an immature hostess at the new Gobo location on the UES on 3rd Avenue/81st. I had enjoyed 2 meals there previously and found the staff to be quite inexperienced. Tonite, despite a half-empty restaurant, I was told to wait 30 minutes without an explanation. I suspect they didn't have the wait staff to handle more people but it was quite rude to be turned away. more
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Veggie that tastes so GOOD 12/7/2004

This place was a wonderful surprise. Great vegetarian place to go. I love meat but my girlfriend loves veggies. So I took her here and wow. The food was surprisingly delicious. This place is perfect for that one night you want to go out and eat something different but not too expensive. My recommendation, go during resturant week, they usually have specials and if you are driving there, do not park in front of the resturant without looking at the signs carefully even if there is a meter. They tried to tow my car and gave me a ticket. WOAH! Pros: Food, Service more
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Ahh... ok for anyone forced to go veg 8/13/2004

The space is lovely and the service is sweet (positively midwestern) -- but this ommnivore would rather spend the money on sushi. I'm not a fan of fake meat; the unabashedly vegan dishes do better. The Malaysian curry was the best, with little chunks of soy common to many Asian cuisines and a hint of coconut milk. Adzuki, corn and rice cake was a bit too solid. It's like eating a brick--but it does taste sort of interesting. A bit like Jamaican nut meat. Pine nut vegetable medley lettuce wraps: good, but a bit greasy. Good place to take the vegetarian friends who don't like South Indian. Pros: space is fly, interesting flavahs, good wine list more
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Great Vegan from a meat eater 7/18/2004

I love eating meat and yet I still found Gobo fantastic! Everything was very tasty and the portions were just right. There might be a bit of wait so make a reservation... Also, the place is a bit loud so don't go if you plan on actually getting real talking in... Pros: Great Vegan Food, Good Service Cons: , Crowded more
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Amazing experience 6/22/2004

We went to Gobo this past monday and everything was amazing. The food was delicious and the service was on point. We can't wait to go back for there wine tasting next monday. And there were so many beautifull people there. A really good place to people watch. I had a really great time. Pros: Service, Food, People watching Cons: , Noisy more
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Good Food, Beautiful spot 6/12/2004

I really enjoyed my experience at GoBo. It's a nice 1st date spot, but only if you have a nice single table as opposed to the tight ones in the middle area. The food was really good even though my appetizer was wanting. The deserts and drinks were on point too. Service could be much better though... Pros: Price more
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tasty not boring! 5/27/2004

been dissapointed by many vegan and vegetarian restaurants all over this town (like AK) but i would recommend gobo to friends. not the bland hippie food made by some. on the pricey side for my small pocketbook but worth the treat when i can afford it. wonderful staff with NO attitude other than genuine sincerity. damn amazing for the young and beautiful that work there! like others, i enjoy the butternut squash. sometimes i just stop by for a really good smoothie. good idea to go with a few friends so you can sample various dishes together. but bring money! Pros: wonderful staff, tasty, fresh more
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Vegetabulous! 7/19/2003

This is my fiance & my favorite vegetarian restaurant next to Hangawi. Their smoothies are fabulous, and their menu is second to none. Everything is extremely fresh and the service is good. We ate here one day for lunch, and then went back the next day with friends who aren't vegetarian, for dinner. They loved it! It's great for any discriminating palate, whether vege or not. The only con was the booth seating - it was too low for the tables making it uncomfortable to eat- choose a table instead. Pros: fresh, fab food, HUGE menu, delicious smoothies Cons: booth seating more
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great delivery 5/25/2003

i finally found aq place delivering fresh organic carrot juice and good vegetarian food. I do eat meat, but am trying to cut down. this place is great! the beijing-style seitan tasted just like duck with no fat! i LOve THIS PLACE! more
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Impressive 5/23/2003

I've been to quite a few vegetarian restaurants, but this one, by far, has the most eclectic and extensive menu of any asian vegetarian places. And, unlike restaurants like Zen Palate, there's a wine list too!! Try the salt and pepper oyster mushroom appetizer. My only complaint is that the food tends to be on the slightly salty side. more
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Who needs meat anyways... 5/12/2003

I've heard many good things about this place and was interesting in trying out their foods. There are a lot of selections to choose from, we had a rather large party, so it was great to sampled a bit of everything. There were absolutely no complaints from anyone, the food is delicious. For the non-vegetarians out there, some of the platters even tasted like meat. The hostess was pleasant and seated us promptly, the decor of the place is modern and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I'm a lover of meats, but this place is great! With a place like this, who needs to really eat meat anyways, I would recommend this place to everyone. Pros: Inexpensive, Quality Cons: Bad parking area more
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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...

  • 5/5/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thur: 11:30am - 11pm Fri-Sat: 11:30am - 1am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
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