"Delightful vegan restaurant on Crabtree Blvd in Raleigh"…read more I'd heard of this for years and was happy to finally give it a try on a Saturday for lunch ~1:30pm. The restaurant is a bit set off from a strip mall, and has a small outdoor seating area. The inside has high ceilings and is airy, and is nicely decorated (I also enjoyed the "sci-fi themed" wallpaper in one restroom stall). We were greeted quickly and given a table right away. The specials on the wall sounded amazing-- it was hard to believe they were all vegan with burgers, bbq, "chicken", and more on there. We opted for simple-- the special cantaloupe soup for an appetizer and burgers (impossible) for lunch. Mine came with chips, and my girlfriend's came with mac and cheese. Food came out in maybe 15 minutes. The cantaloupe soup was AMAZING... perfect for a summer day... super refreshing and tasty. The cheeseburgers were good too-- well dressed with an aioli, if I remember right, as well as fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I appreciated that I didn't have to pop a lactase, too, since all vegan! The chips I think were store-made and were absolutely tasty-- we got a lot too and snacked off them for the next few days. And my girlfriend liked the mac and cheese. Service was friendly throughout, and cups were refilled. And I felt the prices were reasonable for what we got. Overall, I'd DEFINITELY come back and am eager to try some of their fake meat dishes like the BBQ.

Great ambience, friendly staff, variety of options and some unique cocktails. Apps and drinks came…read moreout fast but a long gap before our main dishes came out and we had to ask for them. Cornmeal battered mushrooms- good portion size, delicious and a hit. Mess of collards- large portion, didnt see any bacon at all and the apple cider vinegar element was strong. Onions could have been chopped smaller. Meatloaf plate- very flavorful, the smoked local potatoes were a star too. It came with more collards Southern plate- this plate was a disappointing flop. Popcorn chkn (fried seitan) lacked salt and any flavor in the batter but the vessel had potential. Mashed potatoes were a little cold and also no flavor or salt. Coleslaw needed any flavor. Sauteed vegetables were plenty but again, zero salt or seasoning coming through. The hushpuppies had potential just needed to be a little smaller or a different shape to be balanced. Drinks: Flower and Flame- just a tad heavy handed on the smoke spritz G and Tea- this was delicious and I switched to this after tasting my wife's. Cardamom, mint and lemon make this refreshing!

The have tough figures of Godzilla…read more Me and the boys are a crap ton and it was amazing Eat the dumpling

Finally. A GREAT ramen place…read more Everything was wonderful. The bao were light and the right kind of fluffy. The side crab was great. The handrolls were beautifully crafted. The soup...oh the soup! Mmm... Warm and cozy insides.. The fish was fresh but that broth. That took time. Thick broth with perfectly cooked egg and pork. The toppings were pretty and delicious..I could go on but trust me just go try it.

Great little spot. Ordered four individual tacos, and they were all great. The Churiqueso was also…read morephenomenal. Quick service and friendly workers, highly recommend this spot!

I want to preface this by saying I have been going to Chido Taco for years it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to bring people to try quesabirria for the first time or just a nice spot. It's a very cute restaurant. However, my best friend and I went to Chido Taco earlier and the food was not nearly as good as it used to be and tasted a lot less flavorful. Also I know I am maybe the last person to be talking about a restaurants music because I don't have amazing music taste but everytime before when I used to go the music was amazing and introduced me to so many different hispanic artists but when we went today it was all songs that you'd hear in a club. The restaurant is great I recommend going but I'm wondering if maybe Chido went under new management?

Lunch with Mom at @elementgastropub Downtown Raleigh, NC…read more My mom supporting me, means everything to me!!! We ordered the Sweet Chili Sauce wings with house ranch for our appetizer! Mom loved those! I ordered the Carolina BBQ Sandwich which was smoked vegan BBQ tossed in hybrid eastern- Western style sauce (whatever that means lol), creamy coleslaw on a Brioche bun with a side Kale Caesar Salad. Mom ordered the Philly Cheese steak which was chopped seitan "steak", marinated mushrooms, house made cheese, peppers, onions served on a soft hoagie roll. It also came with my favorite chips by Caroline Kettle chips @carolinakettle! So, glad they support local! Mom didn't really care for the cheese steak. I tried it as well & it wasn't my favorite. But, we had an amazing time for lunch on this beautiful day! oh, & I also had a Carolina Mule! Which was I want to try their brunch the next time I go back home to visit! #VeganLunch #LunchWithMom #Element #Gastropub #RaleighNC

Really cute place with a wide menu of delicious plant-based food. Went during the week for lunch…read moreand it wasn't too busy. The onion rings and pretzel were especially bomb and my smash burger was great. The fries ... mehhhhh . Our server Braen was lovely and attentive! My first time trying plant based... interesting and tasty surprisingly!

Great spot for anyone with Allergies! They have a new…read moreselection of small plates that are incredibly delicious and inexpensive! Service was attentive and quick! Quirky atmosphere with live music!! We will definitely be back!

I'm always pleased with the quality of food at Irregardless Cafe. I met some friends for brunch and…read moreluckily we had a reservation since it was quite busy. I was hoping for a variety of drink options like a matcha latte, alas, only coffee. Brunch did not disappoint. I got the frittata with potatoes. It was very fresh and delicious. Only one hiccup was that it was so busy, my friends didn't get coffee until after they were almost done with their meal! Yikes! I think they had to make more coffee and our server was slammed.

Ambiance is beautiful low lights with natural wood and brick and a beautiful lounge area …read more Bar has a beautiful bamboo surrounded setting that takes you to the natural setting of Laos. For the food, the crispy pork belly soup was unbelievably delicious . We had the whole baked Red Snapper and that was in a league of its own. The perfect compliment was the dad's fried rice. The drinks were phenomenal as well we had a multiple of them. Come experience it for yourself you won't be disappointed What's the downside? If I had give a critique, the food may have been a bit salty, but that's not unexpected with some of the sauces used. The service was amazing! I highly recommend it and would come back again

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

Tamasha is a top-notch Indian restaurant with beautiful decor, attentive service, and absolutely…read moredelicious food! I've had the pleasure of both dining in and stopping by for a quick drink at the bar, and both were great experiences. I tried a few different dishes, and while everything was delicious, the butter chicken with garlic naan was definitely a standout. Definitely add Tamasha to your list!

Truly one of the BEST meals I've had in the Triangle! I'm generally more critical of Indian food,…read morebeing Indian myself, and I had very little say about Tamasha. What I appreciated the most was that everything was reminiscent of their original dishes, but with innovative and delicious twists- fusion perfection. We got the: - Four Cheese Truffle Kulcha (sharp cheddar, brie, asiago, chilli, black truffle dust, truffle butter, shishito pepper): Love a good bread moment- this one was cheesy, savory, and buttery; appreciated the contrast from the shishito. Added the roasted garlic and chilli dip upon the servor's rec for an extra cost; it was good, but not necessary- I'd probably skip this next time. - Chaat Mate (purple sweet potato & crunchy kale chaat, crispy okra & tuk aloo chat): Loved this! Such cool takes on chaat, which happens to be one of my favorite Indian dishes. Really appreciated all the elements, such good diversity of flavors and textures- crispy, sweet, tangy, earthy. - Nadru Malai Kofta (lotus stem dumplings, nut based sauce, plain butter naan or steam rice): First off, such a pretty dish! The gravy was rich and creamy; the dumplings were so interesting (strong spice essence). - Nigellaseeds Chilly Olive Naan: Got this because I thought the ingredients for this naan sounded unique- it was decent naan, but nothing mind blowing, would probably skip next time. - North Meets South (elaneer payasam, ghewar, rose, hibiscus, coconut jelly, young coconut): Maybe my favorite part of the whole meal! Loved every aspect of this dessert, which seemed so separate but all came together beautifully. Not too sweet, which was great too. I've never had anything like this before. Service was great. We mentioned to our server that we were rushing to catch a show in an hour, and he was so amenable! Ambiance is really nice, definitely one of the prettiest restaurants around. There's free valet parking in the adjacent deck. 10/10 would recommend!

Max with Offline - We had a great time at Why Hill Kitchen's Halloween event. The decorations and…read moretheme were fantastic, and they always do a nice job with holiday vibes. Service was solid as always. Food was a highlight, especially the salad, deviled eggs, and that Wagyu burger. We weren't fans of the limited event menu--it felt a bit underwhelming. But thankfully, the full menu was still available, which saved the night. Fun atmosphere, good drinks, and we'll definitely be back.

Poised and ready for the turkey burger...it's gone! However the energy and amazing views remain!…read more Really appreciate how hard the servers work and collaborate! Somehow my server was really slow delivering the bill but no sweat as I engaged with another team member. Always good food and a positive experience overall.

My first visit was on a very hot day for this food truck. The Ouster Mushroom Po' Boy was…read moredefinitely worth the ride for me! They were lightly fried and the roll was overflowing just like my first "Shrimp Po' Boy" in New Orleans, years ago. This was definitely a hit, for me, with a side of Mac n cheese! My 2nd visit, I tried the "Smakin Mac Bowl"! A very nice helping of their Mac & cheese, topped with Carolina BarbeQ, underneath a portion of lightly fried onions! It did not disappoint! The owners are very friendly and make sure you are satisfied with their offerings! The ambience is "the food", due to it being a food truck! I check their schedule for local locations and make it my business to drop in to please my palate! If you are looking for a tasty vegan meal, find their truck and drop in! Tell them Reggie sent you!

I haven't tried a lot of vegan food in my life, but I was really impressed by Soul's Kitchen! They…read morehave a beautiful food truck (which is actually a bus) and they put out a cute table with menus and examples of some of their food. I tried their Oyster Shroom Po'Boy and it was really good! I don't particularly like mushrooms, but it didn't taste like mushrooms at all. The mushrooms were seasoned and fried to perfection. My box was packed full of food, I couldn't even see the bun they put so many fried mushrooms on top of it! The fries were okay.

Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

We stopped by Brewery Bhavana for lunch and really enjoyed our experience. The lunch menu is…read moresomewhat limited, but everything we ordered was delicious and packed with flavor. The pork shumai was definitely the star, seriously some of the best shumai we've ever had! So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The cabbage rolls were also really good and full of flavor, and we loved the steamed pork char siu buns too. I also really liked the atmosphere. The restaurant has a beautiful, clean aesthetic, and their beer wall/bar area was especially impressive, very organized, spotless, and inviting. It's a great setup for a relaxed lunch in downtown Raleigh. Service was excellent as well. Our bartender was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and wonderful service. We'll definitely be back, especially for that pork shumai!