If you’re a mushroom lover, get ready for a meal like no other at Third Kingdom, the first-ever all-mushroom-focused restaurant in New York City. This restaurant is nothing short of a mushroom paradise, with a menu showcasing the incredible versatility of fungi. Chef Juan Pajarito of Avant Garden, a renowned talent in plant-based dining, has created a spectacular 100% vegan menu where mushrooms are the true stars.
NYC’s First All-Mushroom Restaurant
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The ambiance of Third Kingdom itself is as immersive as the menu. The 50-seat restaurant boasts a Gothic vibe that adds to the experience. Every inch of this space is decorated with mushroom art, making it feel like you’re dining inside a mushroom forest.
The menu at Third Kingdom is a mushroom lover’s dream come true, with each dish thoughtfully crafted to highlight a variety of fungi, including Chanterelle, Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and more. For starters, try the Lion’s Mane dumplings, served with daikon sauce and micro cilantro, or indulge in the decadent Black Pearl Oyster mole enchilada, paired with epazote sour cream for a tangy twist. Other dishes, like the Beech Mushroom with cauliflower cream, nori butter, and herbed breadcrumbs, or the unique Pioppino mushrooms on curry grits, are also rich in flavour and texture, celebrating the diversity of mushrooms in every bite.
There’s even a “Forager’s Corner,” where a rotating selection of rare mushrooms like Yellow Foot Chanterelle and Hedgehog mushrooms are incorporated into dishes. And yes, mushrooms don’t stop at the savoury courses. The dessert menu is just as fungi-centric, with the star being the Lava Cake, paired with rosemary and porcini ice cream and finished off with a candied shiitake chocolate crumble.
Don’t Miss Third Kingdom’s Vegan Menu
Keeping the mushrooms under an authentic spotlight, this restaurant doesn’t focus on turning non-vegetarian dishes vegan and using mushrooms merely as a substitute. In fact, every dish on their menu showcases different varieties of mushrooms as the superstar. With dishes like Yellow Enoki Salad and Housemade Ramen with Fried Enoki and Sesame Coconut Broth, the restaurant doesn’t just cater to vegans but also to culinary adventurers intrigued by mushrooms’ endless possibilities.
The Third Kingdom is the ultimate destination for mushroom enthusiasts in 2024, as fungi enjoy their well-earned culinary spotlight. In one evocative, magical setting, Third Kingdom certainly offers an unmatched exploration of textures, tastes, and techniques.
So, gather your fellow mushroom lovers and prepare for an experience that promises to shatter every expectation of what fungi can do.
Where: West Entrance, 21 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, United States
When: 5 pm – 10 pm
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