I recently went to Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant for a late dinner and had a great experience. We…read morewere able to get a table immediately, got great service, and shared some delicious dishes: Wonton soup: warm, hearty, delicious wontons Steamed dumplings: perfectly cooked, full of flavorful vegetables Hong Kong tofu: a solid tofu dish Eggplant-good eggplant dish

My boyfriend and I have been going to events in Northern Virginia, and after a long absence, we…read morestopped at Sunflower to get a meal. (Really, when I checked in on Swarm, it had been 13 years since my last visit. Now we're going every month or so.) While I noticed some updating--there's more wood paneling, and the menu is sleeker, for lack of a better word--the restaurant still has a warm, friendly vibe with sunflower imagery throughout. The menu is a twist on Asian food, with plenty of analogues, chunks of soy and/or wheat protein, and some vegetables. It's not all vegan--a few dishes have dairy and/or honey, and I suspect one of the noodle dishes uses egg noodles--but those items are clearly marked. We were last there on Thanksgiving and tried a few new things. The veggie kabob reminded me a bit of the kabob at the late, lamented Harmony Cafe in Georgetown. Sure, I'll get that again. I'm not so sure about the mushroom dish. I do love mushrooms, but perhaps this isn't the way to go about it. On prior visits, we've gone with old familiars. The fried "chicken" appetizer (chunks of soy protein and mushrooms fried and served with a spicy ketchup) are a classic. I am still trying to find my go-to entree. Maybe the Crispy Happiness (chunks of soy protein and shredded vegetables cooked mild)? It's a bit far from DC, but it is worth the trip.

Over a year later and this place still kicks. Plenty of parking because it's a shared parking lot…read more Great spot and still really good food. The seating inside is pretty spacious, for a Wednesday night it wasn't too crowded so we were able to get a table relatively easily. This time I went with my vegetarian friend and I think it might have become her new favorite spot. First thing she said when I came in was "there's so many options" when usually it's what can I eat? With a full vegetarian menu, it's a great spot for those who like an Asian cuisine but suffer from the oh it's not vegetarian. Luckily the whole menu is vegetarian. The waiter/server also said they are doing great and planning on opening a second location in Chantilly soon! We ordered the vegan clam dip, shaky beef, and the fish (vegan) soup. Delicious food all around, I always prefer the clam dip and shaky beef. Really good flavors and a great combination. We definitely ordered too much food, so I would say if it's just two, two dishes is enough. Shaky beef was a little different this time around but still good flavor and you can taste that it's vegetarian or some other meat, but it's pretty darn close to beef. The flavors in the sauce and other bell peppers and onions elevate the flavor profile. The fish soup was a new dish, and definitely had a fish flavor but was a little overpowered by the tomatoe. I probably wouldn't go with that one again, but the others were still amazing.

Went here with my DD and SO for the first time for dinner. We loved this vegetarian place. My SO is…read morea vegetarian, myself and DD are not though I trend that way. It was small and cozy with a cute decor. The staff were all super friendly and the service was great. We got the flower pot tea, which had a delicate floral herby taste. It is served in a clear teapot. We got fried avocado and vegan shrimp for appetizers. They were delicious. My DD got dumpling soup, I got the basil eggplant and my SO got caramelized ginger vegan fish. Everything was amazing. I can't wait to go back.

Visited Eden Center for the first time today, got recommended this place from a local. This was the…read moretastiest vegetarian pho I have ever had. People inside are very sweet as well. It is a must try.

I've been coming here for years and they have remodeled recently. This is nice because previously…read morethe takeout and dine in portion of the restaurant were combined which was a bit cramped. Now the interior is pretty standard and nothing special. The spicy noodle soup is what I recommend the most. I liked the omelette-like dish I got once less so I now tend to order the same thing since I know it will be delicious every time and I don't go often. Service is fine. Never had it be particularly good or bad. It's definitely a must-try for vegans.

I'm not one to go out of my way for vegetarian/vegan food but It looked worth a shot. Walking into…read morethis place is an aesthetic beauty. Very tastefully done and like the open kitchen concept. When it comes to vegetarian/vegan options, the thing that usually lacks is flavor but my goodness Chaia is not lacking in the flavor department. Ordered the enchiladas with a side of greens and it was honestly some of the best enchiladas I've had. I could not believe that this was a plant powered meal that had so much depth of flavor. Add a hibiscus honey mint iced tea and your meal is complete! Would I come back? Absolutely! Can't wait to see those fresh tortillas being made again.

Chaia is one of my favorite fast casual vegetarian restaurants. The Georgetown location is…read morerelatively easy to access if you're biking/walking/using public transportation. The service is spot on. I use the kiosk to order, and my meal is prepared relatively quickly. The staff are always kind as well. My favorite tacos are: Creamy Kale & Potato, Chipotle Sweet Potato Hash, & Scrambled Egg & Black Bean Tacos and I always order the Sweet Hibiscus Tea. Definitely a must visit if you're looking for something quick and delicious in Georgetown.

Had to come back and just as impressed as the first time I tried it!…read more You can taste the passion they have for the food they serve, high quality ingredients and the portions have blown me away every visit. The Greek / Mexican fusion idea is to die for and definitely works in a quesadilla. Such a unique menu and made to order, I'm sure anything you can get here would blow you away! Falls church is very lucky to have this unique restaurant nearby, I consider them a local staple.

I've only been here once and gotten takeout, but their food is very fresh. Not the most affordable…read moreand can add up if you get a lot of items. However, portion sizes are huge and can be justified. The greek quesadilla, for example, is GIGANTIC. They are generous with their fillings. I don't have a picture of their tacos but they also load up their tacos. The greek fusion items are a must try. I plan to update this review when I try more items.

we were visiting DC yesterday and had lunch as a family at Curry and Clay Oven…read more the food was amazing. very good choices in the menu. the service was very good and staff was very polite we repeat ordered some dishes (chilli paneer, chicken tikka, etc) the marination on the tandoor dishes were perfect and spice level on all the dishes were spot on we will stop by this restaurant whenever we are in DC

Amazing food, great service! I got the lamb bhuna mild because I was nervous about getting it too…read morespicy (excellent!) but my husband got the lamb vindaloo and it was honestly the perfect heat, not overwhelming but definitely had a kick. We got three garlic naan because that's what we often get but we couldn't finish them as the naan are a very healthy size here. The staff was super friendly and warm to our toddler.

Great place for Dosa. There Dosa is the best in Northern Virginia. We were a large group . The…read moreDida's were crispy tasty . Loved their sambar dal . Friendly waiter .Ordered a takeaway for hubby . He loved it too .

Mrs. wanted a snack. We picked up the following items from here…read more -Vada & Sambar. This item was good. Portion is a little bit on the smaller side. -Laddoo was superb! A nice treat for my sweet tooth! (+2) -Dahi Vada. Was alright. Portion was also small. Total was $18.52 with tax. Staff was very polite in their interactions according to the Mrs.

As far as vegan restaurants go, PLANTA is hands down the best I've experienced. I stepped outside…read moreof my comfort zone and tried several things I wouldn't normally order, and I loved every single bite. The Caesar salad was incredible so much so that I genuinely think they should bottle and sell that dressing in stores. And the raspberry cheesecake? It absolutely gave me life. It was rich, creamy, and so delicious that I'm still thinking about it. For our entrées, we ordered the Hawaiian pizza, spicy rigatoni, and spaghetti carbonara. While everything was good, the pizza and the rigatoni were my clear favorites. I also tried their sushi and was pleasantly surprised by how much it resembled traditional sushi in both texture and flavor. It was a fun and delicious experience. What impressed me most was the quality and creativity of the menu. There's truly something for everyone, whether you're vegan or not. The restaurant itself feels bright, airy, and inviting. It's the kind of place where you can easily gather with friends, family, or even enjoy a date night. The service was excellent, and our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. PLANTA has definitely changed my perception of vegan dining.

A couple of our vegetarian friends really wanted to try Planta, and so we decided to hold our…read moreFriday night date night there. (Yes, we bring friends with us on date night. We are weird.) Although my husband and I are omnivores we appreciate good plant based food, and since many had said it was good, we had high hopes. Fortunately, Planta lived up to our expectations. We made reservations, since we'd heard it can be hard to get a table. Even though it was a Friday night, we could have gotten a table. But, it was also raining so that might have contributed to lower traffic. We ended up getting a bunch of food to share: Spinach & artichoke dip Bang Bang Broccoli Thousand layer potatoes Spicy Tuna Roll Volcano Roll Red Dragon Roll Unagi Nigiri (I didn't try this one, but everyone else raved about it) My husband had the Emperor's Old Fashioned, friends had the Lych Please and the Pom and Get It. I, as designated driver, had a Cosmic Colada followed by the House Mint Lemonade (and I had a sip of the Lych Please just to taste it.) My favorites were the Bang Bang Broccoli, the Spicy Tuna Roll, and to my surprise, the Thousand Layer Potatoes. I also loved the House Mint Lemonade. The broccoli managed to not actually taste like broccoli, it tasted like Fried with Peanut Sauce. (No, there is not a missing word there. It tasted like Fried.) I usually don't get excited about potatoes unless they are twice baked or the amazing potato salad from Polka deli, but these potatoes were actually really good. Sliced, layered, not exactly crispy except on the edges, but super tasty much to my surprise. I'd actually order them again. The Spicy Tuna Roll tasted nothing like tuna, nor did it taste like watermelon per se but it was delicious. The notes of coconut probably played a role in my assessment. Folks in general were less enamored of the Volcano roll than the other dishes and I concurred. It wasn't bad, it just was lackluster compared to the others. It tasted kind of like a salad dressed with a lack of oomph. While I personally liked the spinach & artichoke dip, the folks in the party who aren't coconut-o-philes thought it had too much of a coconut taste. I've never met a coconut I didn't like though so this didn't bother me. I would order the Lych Please if I weren't driving, it was good - sweet but not too sweet. The Cosmic Colada wasn't bad but I probably wouldn't order it again either. It had less of the coconut flavor than I hoped for and a lot more just "juice" flavor. If I'm not driving next time I'll just suck down the house mint lemonades instead. All in all, it was good. I'd definitely come back and order some of these items again and hopefully try some others. I absolutely will bring my close vegan friend here next time she's in town!