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Lan Cafe

(Now Closed)
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant and Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Mai M.heart icon on user image
    Mai MeesuwanJanuary 17, 2015
    Possibly the best vegan spot in the city - and this is coming from a self proclaimed meat whore. A part of me doesn't want to tell people about this place because I want it all to myself.
  • John A.
    John AOctober 30, 2014
    Good Vietnamese vegetarian cafe... papaya salad is spicy.. And I recommend getting #36 because the noodles are good
  • Edward F.heart icon on user image
    Edward FabilaApril 14, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    No meat...yummy veggie Vietnamese...the owners don't speak much English, so please be patient! Google it if you have a Q about food. Get the avocado salad and the summer rolls!
  • Kubra C.
    Kubra CatakDecember 30, 2013
    Lemongrass curry seitan was really good! Love it!
  • Aaron D.
    Aaron DobbsJuly 3, 2011
    The rice crepe appetizer is super-yumbo. Also a fan of the papaya salad and avocado salad.
  • Jeanie
    JeanieJuly 7, 2010
    Eat the vegan pho. The broth has awesome flavor and the soup is chock full of tofu and a variety delicious vegetables.
  • Lola
    LolaJuly 29, 2011
    We were both impressed with the Vietnamese iced coffee (w/soy) & the vegan pho.
  • Laurie L.
    Laurie LaVoxlunaSeptember 22, 2011
    Try the Curry Tofu & Potato Soup, you might just be delighted!
  • Book Nerd
    Book NerdOctober 18, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    All of the dishes with lemongrass seitan are delish!
  • Zeb D.heart icon on user image
    Zeb DropkinJune 4, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Hands down one of my favorite treats of 2010 is the Papaya Shake. Kickass. The avocado shake is unique and yummy, too.
  • Todd S.
    Todd SinesFebruary 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    #35. get it. And wash it down with an avocado shake. Your stomach.. and ass will thank you.
  • Todd S.
    Todd SinesSeptember 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    everything is amazing but it's all about #36 and the avocado shake
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    TataJanuary 18, 2014
    Be careful with Papaya salad, it's really hot.
  • Gaia F.
    Gaia FishlerSeptember 7, 2012
    Divine Vietnamese food, ridiculously bad service. Don't miss the sticky rice.
  • Nadina B.
    Nadina BarretoOctober 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    #36 grill lemongrass seitan on steamed hair rice vermicelli *drool*
  • dj clint kuper
    dj clint kuperApril 27, 2011
    Little pricey for the portions. Decent pho. Not great. Really good tofu in the pho though.
  • tyler p.
    tyler pennellSeptember 1, 2010
    Awesome veggie Vietnamese. BYOB too.
  • Ben Y.
    Ben YeeOctober 17, 2011
    Byo white bottle.. #5 #35 #48 and avocado shake. Amasian.
  • Fernando B.heart icon on user image
    Fernando BravoJanuary 5, 2015
    Number 35!!!!
  • Chris L.
    Chris L.March 29, 2015
    Opens at 7:00 not 4:00
  • Melia P.heart icon on user image
    Melia PJanuary 26, 2013
    Gotta get the pho
  • Edward F.heart icon on user image
    Edward FabilaSeptember 7, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Now open 7 days a week!
  • Hari S.
    Hari ShankarJune 18, 2011
    Try the #29 - they are yummy.
  • angela p.
    angela pabloSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Yellow noodles, I love you
  • Barry H.
    Barry HottJuly 22, 2010
    Great authentic Vietnamese coffee
  • sat p.
    sat pSeptember 23, 2012
    No more durian cake. :(
  • Edward F.heart icon on user image
    Edward FabilaOctober 10, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    best Banh Mi!
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