Gobo
New York, NY 10014-3516
Phone: (212) 255-3902
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between Waverly Place and 8th Street
- Directions:
- 1 at Christopher St.; A, C, E; B, D, F, V at W 4th St
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Gobo – by Paul Adams
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 room, allowing a view of the busy cooks. The front area features a cozy juice-bar counter. Service is casual, well-informed and very friendly.
The Food
Gobo's food is completely vegan, though not organic. The rich flavors and textures, accentuated by well-crafted sauces and a variety of flavor-enhancing cooking techniques, should satisfy most palates. A dish of chewy smoked seitan evokes Peking duck, while an entree of wide green-tea noodles is served in a tasty faux Bolognese sauce. New England rolls, filled with mushrooms, are excellent. Gobo's scallion pancakes are a bit dry, and the beet salad is low on beets, but the majority of dishes, especially those showcasing vegetables, are delicious in their simplicity.
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Insider Tips
When to GoEvery day from 12pm to 5pm, Gobo offers a dozen or so bento-style prix-fixe lunches for just $8 to $9.
The ExtrasStop by the front area to pick up one of a variety of fresh juices and smoothies.
User Reviews for Gobo
08/22/2008 Posted by tikonan
Last night I had a delicious dinner at Gobo in the Village. The food was tasty and creative. We tried Vietnamese spring rolls, pan seared spinach dumplings, scallion pancakes, slow-cooked Malaysian curry, and eggplant stuffed with herbed tofu cheese. Although these choices are somewhat typical, all dishes were prepared very well. The pleasant ambience of the restaurant contributed to an enjoyable meal, except for a very loud couple who was sitting next to us. Because the tables were placed just a few inches apart, it was hard to hear my companion over the high volume conversation going on at the neighboring table. … And then came a bill with two surprises. Apparently, the restaurant charges $3 for a side order of rice. We weren’t asked if we want rice with our dishes or not, it was just placed on the table. Also, the multi-layered chocolate cake was served with a scoop of ice cream, which we figured was a nice touch. However, that nice touch came at a price of an extra $1. Surprise! I recommend this restaurant for the quality of food and friendly staff, but beware of extra charges.
Pros: very good vegetaria food, friendly staff, pleasant ambience
Cons: hidden charges
07/28/2008 Posted by KaraJKG
A friend recommended this place to me. When I first went in, I was very impressed with the atmosphere, though that usually comes with a price, but to my surprise, they were kept fair. I got a saytan dish, it was good, but not something I would really try again, but don't get me wrong, it was of very high quality. Would recommend to anyone of the vegitarean persuasion.
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