They just opened a week or two ago, tried it for a small, late Sunday dinner. Ordered pho with mock beef and a sandwich with mock sausage. I’ve never had real pho, but this was truly excellent, loaded with basil and... (0 replies, last updated by warrenr July 10, 2006)

is much better. Lan Cafe: Though it’s nestled among Curry Row veternas, this is actually a vegetarian vietnamese restaurant, full of seitan and tofu choices. Unfortunately, it’s not a very good one. Its ambiance is... (0 replies, last updated by shivohum November 8, 2007)

I’ve lived in Manhattan for five years now, and I’ve tried all of the “best” Chinese restaurants in the city. But I have found nothing that even holds a candle to Shiao Lan Kung (and to a lesser extent Lee... (19 replies, last updated by Brian S August 18, 2008)

I just found out of a place called Lan Cafe on 6th and 2nd. Supposed to be quite good (2 replies, last updated by gaijingirl July 7, 2007)

Vegetarian Vietnamese can be found at Lan Cafe. The menu is on Menupages. (4 replies, last updated by rajbbhatt October 22, 2008)

Lan Cafe on EV has veg pho on menu – the entire place is vegetarian in fact. I haven’t been there yet, but maybe you could give it a try. (6 replies, last updated by zorgclyde April 28, 2007)

is a little tough. There is a vegan place in the East Village called Lan Cafe, but it is not fancy at all. You can always try Apple- they have great veggie options. Other maybe’s would be Le Colonial, Indochine, Rain... (8 replies, last updated by PlomeekSoup March 28, 2008)

if you’re in williamsburg, there’s always the read cafe on bedford (b/w n9th and n10th?) oznot’s also has a pretty good tea selection and lovely settings. berry and n9th (5 replies, last updated by kate in the burg October 15, 2003)

, there’s also Sapporo and LAN... Any suggestions? Thanks. (1 reply, last updated by Nathan September 24, 2004)

Curly’s Benny’s Burritos Pukk Sacred Chow 'sNice TamilNadu Bhavan Vegetarian Dim Sum House Atlas Cafe Madras Hangawi Lan Cafe (16 replies, last updated by citysweettooth September 15, 2008)

Amai Tea House and Bakery Beard Papa Cafe Zaiya Minamoto Panya Bakery Ono (matcha churros) Lan (green tea dessert items on dessert menu, I think) Kyotofu Sakagura (9 replies, last updated by jackieparis November 5, 2007)

tails. Depending how you order, this can be inexpensive or extremely pricey. (Check menu on their website.) Blossom — a halfway swanky vegetarian place right next door to Bombay Talkie. Cafe Granee (or some such name —... (5 replies, last updated by lanadai July 26, 2007)

Way too many to list. Search New Malaysia in the chinatown arcade, Bo Ky, Nha Trang, Otafuku, Saigon banh mi, Hester/Elizabeth or Bowery/Grand streetcart noodles, Nickys vietnamese sandwich, Lan Cafe (8 replies, last updated by Ike June 21, 2007)

I’l 2nd Republic and Saigon Grill.. Spice i thought was Indian, there must be another place near 12th and university with spice in its name that is indian. Lan is near union square, many chowhounders like it alot. you also... (7 replies, last updated by stephaniec25 April 20, 2009)

Sacred Chow is pretty good. Candle Cafe is even better, but somewhat pricier... (4 replies, last updated by galbert February 23, 2008)