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663 Ninth Ave.,
New York, NY 10036
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Mon-Fri, 11am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun, noon-10:30pm
A, C, E at 42nd St.-Port Authority Bus Terminal
$9-$12
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Recommended
30th St. to 90th St., Fifth Ave. to Twelfth Ave.
Zen Palate is for when you’re feeling virtuous: The vegetarian fare is tasty and relentlessly healthy. There’s no bar—just tea, juices and soymilk for kicks. Particularly at the Union Square branch, the scene tends to be young and student-heavy, especially since the bounty here comes cheap. Much of the menu has familiar Asian staples such as noodle soup, spring rolls and steamed vegetables; some corners are hardcore veggie, (faux “ham” with low-cal conjex—whatever that is), or just plain strange (moo-shu Mexican style?). Whether you go out on a limb or not, it’s a reliable bet for simply prepared, tasty food.
Recommended DishesSweet yam fries, $4.25; eggplant zentastic, $10.50
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