Veg Dim Sum

Full review later tonight. Off for a sunset run along the Hudson. 

Vietnam Part 3

Plate 22 Mini Cha Gio Chay

(Veggie Spring Rolls)

Plate 23 More Cha Gio Chay and Goi Cuon Bi Chay

(More Veggie Spring Rolls and Shredded Tofu Summer Rolls) 

Plate 24 "Thit" Quay Chay

(Five Spice Veggie Pork)

Plate 25 Com Chien Chay

(Veggie Fried Rice)

Plate 26 Com Ca Dua Leo Chay

(Steamed rice with cucumber and tomato)

What's not shown is the delicious vinegar soy sauce!

Plate 27 Lau Thai Chay

(Veggie Hot Pot)

More Lau

Plate 28 Squash blossoms and greens for the Lau

More greens

Plate 29 Coconut Noodles with Veggies and Herbs

Plate (Bowl) 30 Nuoc Mam Chay

(Vegan Fish Sauce-Grandma Style=Yum)

Plate 31 Pho Chay

(Veggie Beef Noodle Soup)

Vietnam Part 2

Plate 18: Xui Mai Chay

(Steamed Veggie Meatballs)

More Xui Mai

Served with Fresh Baguette Rolls

Plate 19: Banh Beo Tom Chay

(Steamed Round Rice Mung Bean Cakes)

Plate 20: Hu Tieu Chay

(Dried Noodles with Yuba)

Plate 21: Bun Nuoc Leo Chay

(Rice Vermicelli Soup in a Savory Broth)

Cilantro/Scallion broth served with the Hu Tieu

Soy and Sake West Village

 Soy and Sake is one of my favorite restaurants in the city.  When I first discovered this place, I was in love (see related post here)! The staff is quite friendly and the manager always welcomes you with a bright smile.  Their menu is pretty heavy in the mock meat category.  If you're a fan of veggie meats, try the Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Chicken Salad, Thai Grilled Chicken, Ying Yang Noodles, Bento Boxes, or try their specialty Sushi Rolls.   However, if you're not a fan, no fear, there are plenty of non-mock meat dishes such as a variety of salads (house, seaweed, avocado), vegetable entrees, and sides. They also have a great lunch special too!  See the latest lunch visit below. 

Green Salad with Ginger Dressing

Soy Chicken Teriyaki Skewer

Vegan Chicken Pad Thai

Vegan Sweet and Sour Chicken

Spicy Soy Tuna Cucumber, Kampyo Sushi, and Spicy Soy Tuna Avocado

Sushi Roll Close up

My love affair with Soy and Sake has slowly faded, but I always know where to go for a good Vegan Bento Box or Sushi Roll.  Btw...they serve Vegan Treats for dessert! 

Pukk Thai Restaurant

Tofu Coconut Soup

(Tofu, mushroom, scallion, cilantro, coconut milk)

The East Village neighborhood provides a lot of options for vegetarian/vegans.  Some of the restaurants in the area include Angelica Kitchen (see post here), Viva Herbal Pizzeria (see post), John's, Bad Burger (hit or miss...Separate veggie kitchen...they also have a location in Williamsburg...24/7 at both locations), Organic Grill, Quintessence, Caravan of Dreams (see post), and the list goes on.  Pukk is an all vegetarian (mostly vegan) Thai restaurant located between 4th and 5th st. on 1st avenue.  Don't miss out on their lunch specials. For $6.50, you can get a soup, appetizer, and an entree.  Unfortunately, I missed out....OOPS, but ordered from their regular menu.  Everything was great....the only complaint...the summer rolls.  I'm pretty sure they pre-make their rolls. I can tell because the texture of the rice paper is somewhat firm and chewy.   Not my idea of a "fresh" summer roll. Favorite dish would have to be the coconut soup.  If you haven't been to Pukk, stop in for lunch sometime or just order takeout.  They'll come in a matter of minutes!

Mini Smorgasbord

"Fresh" Summer Rolls

(Rice paper, carrots, tofu, lettuce, red peppers served with hoisin sauce)

Vegetarian Duck Basil

(Onion, bell peppers with chili basil sauce)

Vegetable Pad Thai (No Egg)

(Smoked tofu, radish, zucchini, carrots, bean sprouts, peanuts, and scallions)

Steamed Veggies

(Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, spinach, bok choy)

The Spread

Pukk
Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
71 1st Avenue
New York, NY. 10003

212-253-2742
Website: http://www.pukknyc.com/