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Vegan Ginger Root
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Chinese·Upper East Side, New York·$$·4.7 Google

Vegan Ginger Root

Great Optionmedium confidence

Clear dedicated gluten-free menu with many labeled options across categories and consistently positive gluten-free diner feedback. Not a dedicated GF facility, so protocols are not fully documented.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Desserts
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
Medium

Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
26 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive

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About

Vegan Ginger Root is a compact spot on 1st Ave known for its homemade dim sum and Malaysian curry. It's a neighborhood staple for quick, tasty vegan Asian dishes. The place is understated, perfect for a casual meal rather than a fancy night out. The owner or chef isn't highlighted for any notable background, so the focus remains on the…

GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
SIDES
White Rice
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Brown Rice with Soybeans
GF
Steam Pumpkin Slices
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Sauteed Baby Bok Choy
GF
Steam Assorted Vegetable
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Coconut White Rice
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Crispy Candied Walnuts with Sesame Seeds
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Roasted Peanuts
Salted roasted peanuts
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Vegan Kimchi (Spicy)
GF
DRINKS & BEVERAGES
Thai Iced Tea
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Thai Iced Coffee
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Lemonade
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Iced Mint Tea
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Iced Passion Fruit Tea + Lemonade
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Mango Lassi
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Kale Smoothie
Kale, apple, celery
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Iced Lemon Tea
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Wu Yi Oolong Tea
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Peach Ginger Tea
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Triple Green Jasmine Tea
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Moroccan Mint Tea
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Passion Fruit Tea
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Black or Lemon Tea
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S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
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Poland Spring Water
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Soda
Choose one: ( Coke / Sprite / Diet coke / Ginger Ale / Brisk Ice Tea / Sunkist )
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Reviews

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Moderate confidence — some signals are inferred. Confirm details directly with the restaurant.

Logistics
Address
1164 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA
Hours
Monday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday12:00 – 9:30 PM