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Restaurant Name: Hangawi Restaurant Cuisine: Korean Restaurant Profile Ambiance：Bright, Casual, Elegant, Intimate Philosophy: Eating healthy Today there are many concerns regarding our health and many experts telling us how we should eat. We must pay close attention to our diets, but eating well should not only benefit your body, but your mind as well. HanGawi believes that of all the ways that people can eat, vegetarianism is the healthiest and safest diet. Decoration: Relax in our space Dining at HanGawi is not only a feast for your body but your soul. Everything at HanGawi is soft, slow and rhythmic, reflecting the harmony of the Korean principles of yin and yang, or um and yang as it is known in Korean, the new and the old. From the moment guests open the heavy wooden doors of our restaurant, they are slowly transported to another space and time. Guests are asked to remove their shoes upon entering the dining area. This is a traditional way of entering a Korean home and is a sign of respect. At HanGawi it is also the first step upon entering another world where nothing is familiar. Guests are seated at traditional low Korean tables with brightly colored cushions on the wooden floor. However, for the convenience of our guests, wells under the tables allow the legs to extend comfortably as though sitting in a chair. HanGawi creates a space that embodies and reflects the ideals of peace and harmony, from the tranquil Zen and Korean folk music that gently plays in the background, to the softly lit Zen candles that twinkle at the tables, to the feel of the wooden chopsticks, spoons and the delicate hint of incense that hangs in the air. Everything is natural and in balance with one another. Food: HanGawi's kitchen uses only the freshest vegetables, fruits and soy products available locally. Most of the mountain roots and greens, however, are imported directly from Korea. Other mountain edibles like chi, sweet potato stems, husk of melon and wild bracker shoots are purchased dried and then rehydrated at the restaurant. Roots and edibles, like the fresh todok or Codonopsis Lanceolata recently introduced in the menu, are specially brought in by air freight and featured as seasonal highlights to our menu. The dishes are not heavily spiced because of preserving the natural aroma and flavor of the vegetables, roots and fruits that we prepare. All of HanGawi's food is low in cholesterol, sodium, and contain no artificial flavors. All of the dishes are 100% vegetarian. Four of Chef’s Favorite Recipes: 1. Spicy Kimchi Mushroom Pancakes 2. Tofu Mushroom Galore in Lemon Ginger Sauce 3. Sautéed Oyster Mushroom with Scallions and Onions 4. Mixed Vegetarian Autumn Rolls Reviews: "Anytime we eat, it's HOLY. We should have RITUAL and CEREMONY, not just gobbling down some food just to keep alive." - M.F.K. Fisher Restaurant Website www.hangawirestaurant.com Contact Us Tel: 212-213-0077 Fax: 212-689-0780 Address: 12 East 32 nd Str, NY, 10016 Email: info@hangawirestaurant.com Restaurant Name: Hangawi Restaurant Cuisine: Korean Restaurant Profile Ambiance：Bright, Casual, Elegant, Intimate Philosophy: Eating healthy Today there are many concerns regarding our health and many experts telling us how we should eat. We must pay close attention to our diets, but eating well should not only benefit your body, but your mind as well. HanGawi believes that of all the ways that people can eat, vegetarianism is the healthiest and safest diet. Decoration: Relax in our space Dining at HanGawi is not only a feast for your body but your soul. Everything at HanGawi is soft, slow and rhythmic, reflecting the harmony of the Korean principles of yin and yang, or um and yang as it is known in Korean, the new and the old.