Nina Davide

Wild Ginger Vegetarian Kitchen in Manhattan, New York City
Aug 30 05

Wild Ginger is a great addition to our neighborhood and the vegetarian community. The food is excellent, well priced and the service is very friendly.
Their appetizers are all great. Some are standards with a twist like scallion pancakes with mango salsa and some are very original and very tasty.
The main courses come with a choice of soup or salad and are very well sized and delicious! You won't leave hungry!
Desserts can be tricky when they are vegan, but they got that covered too at Wild Ginger. Try the pumpkin pie!
I liked it and I usually do not even like pumpkin pie.
They do not have a liquor license yet, but they make a very refreshing virgin mojito and they have an extensive array of fine teas and juices too.
Wild Ginger is a small restaurant that is greatly cared for by its owners. There are fresh flowers with every meal (orchids last night!) and pleasant background music.
We have been to wild ginger three times in the last ten days and it has been a pleasant and satisfying experience every time.
And they even have outdoor seating!

Summary: The food is similar to Gobo's but less pricey. The atmosphere is pleasant and intimate. Wild Ginger is nicely decorated but low key with attention to detail.
Highly recommended.