This cozy yet elevated vegan Ethiopian haven serves up vibrant, beautifully presented dishes in a welcoming atmosphere that even non-vegans will adore.
"Ras Plant Based first opened in Crown Heights and quickly cemented itself as a favorite in the neighborhood. This year, married couple Romeo and Milka Regalli have expanded with an outpost in the West Village. Romeo grew up in Ethiopia and had always eaten meat; it wasn’t until his father fell ill that he began researching the effects of a plant-based diet as he cooked for him. That emotion comes through in the comforting dishes. There’s a follow-up location now in the West Village" - Eater Staff
"Ras Plant Based is a vegan Ethiopian restaurant, but it’s got the sort of crowd-pleasing menu that will satisfy even the friend who is single-handedly keeping the red meat industry afloat. It’s the second location of a beloved Crown Heights spot, but it’s only here that you can try their injera nachos, with fake meat and a plant-based nacho cheese sauce that somehow rivals the real thing. Come for a group meal, order a bunch of platters to share, and sip on some rum-based Wet Ass Passionfruit cocktails while you wrap spongy injera around scoops of velvety ground chickpeas, and tangy collard greens. " - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja, arden shore
"Platters "Ras is a completely plant-based Ethiopian spot, but don’t let that fool you because you and your omnivore friends will definitely leave very satisfied and probably very full. Soaking up injera bread with yellow split peas, veggies, ground chickpeas and other deliciously flavorful vegetables & legumes is definitely a way I love to spend my time. The vibe at Ras is cozy, warm, and welcoming - a true neighborhood spot that feels as appropriate for a fun weekend dinner as it does for a weeknight post-work." - brennan carley
"A vegan and a meat-eater enter a plant-based Ethiopian restaurant. A couple of hours later, they both leave completely satisfied—and with the newfound knowledge that vegan nacho cheese is far superior to the real (fake) stuff. Such miracles can happen at the second location of Ras Plant Based in Greenwich Village. The menu here is essentially the same as their original spot in Crown Heights, except for the injera nachos, which you must order, because that’s where that melty vegan cheese comes into play. Add on a few cocktails and a mercato platter, with lots of spongy injera for scooping up creamy ground chickpeas, and you’ve got a feast for friends who love legumes, and those who'd normally rather be eating meat." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, will hartman
"We love Ras Plant Based, a vegan Ethiopian restaurant in Crown Heights, and they’ve got a second location in the West Village opening on June 15. You’ll be able to enjoy their greatest hits as a mercato platter, with five different vegetable dishes and stews all served on top of spongy injera. They’ll also have some bowl options available at lunch." - will hartman
