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    Zen Vegetarian, Restaurant in New York City
    Restaurant

    Zen Vegetarian

    Flatbush, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

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    The Read

    Price

    $10–20per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Zen Vegetarian is a practical Flatbush Avenue pick when the goal is an easy vegetarian meal, not a destination tasting-menu night. Choose it for flexible timing and a casual Brooklyn plan; cross-shop Aunts et Uncles for vegan Caribbean specificity or Risbo for a clearer American $$ setup.

    About Zen Vegetarian

    Zen Vegetarian is a New York City venue with daily operating hours and a casual dress code.

    The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. That makes Zen Vegetarian a practical option to consider when timing is the main planning factor.

    A practical New York City option with casual dress

    Zen Vegetarian has a casual dress code, so it is a direct New York City dining option rather than a formal occasion.

    For diners comparing different kinds of New York City plans, Risbo and Honey Badger are other venues to consider. Aunts et Uncles, & Sons Ham Bar, and Novelli Cafe & Restaurant may also be useful comparison points depending on the kind of meal being planned.

    Book the basics, then confirm the rest

    Key planning details for Zen Vegetarian include its New York City setting, daily hours, and casual dress code.

    Use Zen Vegetarian as a practical entry on a New York City shortlist when its hours and casual dress code fit the occasion. For broader planning, see the New York City restaurants guide.

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    Restaurant contextNew York City, United States

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Location
    773 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
    Reservations
    Book on the venue's website
    Website
    zenvegetarianny.com
    Phone
    +1 718 282 2255
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Zen Vegetarian reads like a neighborhood institution: unpretentious but purposeful, it sits on Flatbush Avenue amid long-running community kitchens and grocers. The tone is relaxed and classic rather than performative: this is plant-based dining that aims to celebrate food without the ceremony of a white-tablecloth tasting counter. The kitchen produces confident, crowd-pleasing dishes that feel at home in a block that feeds locals, not visiting critics. Overall the restaurant balances elevated vegan cooking with an approachable, community-minded spirit, making it feel simultaneously rooted and quietly notable within the borough.

    Best For

    This is a place you pick for communal dinners and small celebrations where the focus is on food and company rather than formality. Because it occupies a neighborhood corridor, it suits repeat visits, group meals and occasions that call for plant-forward cooking without the fuss of destination fine dining. The setting and service favor returning locals and gatherings, diners come to mark a night on the calendar rather than to audition for reviewers, so it works especially well for relaxed celebratory dinners and group outings in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

    Ordering Tips

    The menu highlights a handful of signature plates worth trying: General Tso's Chicken, Sautéed String Beans and Vegan Cheesecake are specifically called out as standouts. Approach the meal with a sharing mindset if you’re in a group: pick a couple of mains and a dessert to sample. Because the restaurant positions itself between casual neighborhood cooking and elevated plant-based dining, expect familiar flavors rendered thoughtfully: order a few different items to get a sense of the kitchen’s range and save room for the Vegan Cheesecake for dessert.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Friendly and casual atmosphere ideal for dine-in or takeout with a focus on high-quality vegetarian dishes.

    Tags

    Vibe

    Cozy

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup Dining

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

    Signature Dishes

    • General Tso's Chicken
    • Sautéed String Beans
    • Vegan Cheesecake
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    773 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM–10:30 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM–11:30 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM–11:30 PM
    Sunday
    12–10:30 PM

    Location

    773 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 · Directions

    +1 718 282 2255

    zenvegetarianny.com

    Book on the venue's website

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Risbo, American, $$
    • Honey Badger, New American, New American
    • Aunts et Uncles, Caribbean (Vegan), Caribbean (Vegan)
    • & Sons Ham Bar, Notable alternative
    • Novelli Cafe & Restaurant, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How it compares with nearby New York City options

    Zen Vegetarian is the easiest fit when the group wants a casual vegetarian meal around Flatbush Avenue without committing to a more defined restaurant format. Risbo has the clearer price positioning at $$ and is better for diners who want American cooking with a more conventional restaurant comparison point.

    Aunts et Uncles is the sharper choice for vegan Caribbean food and a more specific point of view. Choose Zen Vegetarian instead when flexibility and a broader vegetarian brief matter more than cuisine identity. Honey Badger sits in a more ambitious New American lane, so it makes more sense for diners seeking a planned dinner rather than an easy fallback.

    & Sons Ham Bar is a poor substitute for vegetarian diners but useful as a contrast if the group is split on priorities. Novelli Cafe & Restaurant is the broader casual cross-shop; pick between the two based on neighborhood convenience and dietary needs.

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    Zen Vegetarian New York City and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Zen VegetarianNew York CityNo published awards
    RisboNew York CityAmerican$$
    2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    Honey BadgerNew York CityNew American
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5662024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #423
    Aunts et UnclesNew York CityCaribbean (Vegan)
    2021 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #34
    & Sons Ham BarNew York CityNo published awards
    Novelli Cafe & RestaurantNew York CityNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Zen Vegetarian known for?

    Zen Vegetarian is a New York City venue with daily hours and a casual dress code.