2 - Vegetarian's Paradise 2 [Vegetarian: Pan-Asian & Pacific Rim]

LAST VISIT: 5/2009     http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/vegetarians-paradise-2/

For vegetarian food, this place is great! Overall I like the food, however, the ambiance of the restaurant is not my favorite - it is a little dark and a little outdated. I prefer the "chicken" dishes (especially the fried ones) over the "beef" dishes because the consistency and taste seem to be more like the real thing. Their menu is large offering many items choose from.

FYI - just because it is vegetarian doesn't mean it is more healthy. A lot has to go into that fake meat for you to think that it even compares to real meat - that means oil, frying, butter, etc.

3 - Gobo [Vegetarian/Vegan]

LAST VISIT: 8/2008 http://www.goborestaurant.com/ues/index.htm

Gobo is an awesome option for Vegetarians/Vegans or for anyone wanting a "different meal" outside of the normal meat and potatoes track we can often end up on. The Scallion Pancakes are a MUST EAT! They are probably the best scallion pancakes I have ever had, and trust me, if they are listed on a menu I order them. Gobo was delish to me because their menu ideas are creative and make you wonder why you would even consider adding meat to dishes. Gobo is more of an "upscale" NYC vegetarian option featuring Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim menu options.