BBQ Tofu, Green Cabbage and sweet potatoes with Gluten free Cornbread from ELife Vegan Restaurant…read morein Capitol Heights, MD. It was delicious!

I visited this establishment for an event with an interest in supporting its stated mission of…read morecommunity healing, activism against racism white supremacy, and plant-based nutrition. However, my experience revealed a significant disparity between the stated purpose and the actual atmosphere created by the owner. The irony: The event was a documentary, discussion, and supporting the vendors who came. During the discussion portion after the documentary, comments and thoughts were welcomed, so I shared my thoughts specifically highlighting resources on collective healing and rest in relation to generational and historic racial injustice/oppression (resources such as the Nap Ministry). The vendors and attendees were kind and friendly, and a few were curious about the grassroots healing organization I mentioned. What I noticed was, while the owner was notably attentive and warm toward his white patrons and others, his demeanor toward me, the only Indian woman there, was inexplicably hostile and impatient. It left me confused. In his direct comments to me, he indicated a disdain he had for "Indian people" with the generalization that "Indians are the most successful in this racist system and are therefore part of the problem." I was painted with a stereotype that has nothing to do with me. It was disappointing to see a space dedicated to 'liberation' revert to such narrow, localized profiling of a supporter like myself, especially considering that my intention for being there was the exact opposite. This attitude of blindly disparaging Indians is the same anti-blackness he claims to oppose. It is ironic that in a space claiming to fight racism white supremacy, the owner reserves his most aggressive scapegoating for a dark skinned woman of color who was there to offer genuine support (an easy target for misplaced hostility), all while changing his demeanor for the white guests. It contradicts the grassroots racial struggle he claims to represent and left a bad taste in my mouth. The food was overpriced but watered down, cold, and lacked flavor. The whole atmosphere was cold, low vibrational, grievance and money driven, and lacked the vitality and integrity one would expect at this price point. Quality is a result of Presence. Because the owner's heart was closed and his mind was set on getting money for low quality food and finding a scapegoat, the food had no life-force. I have withdrawn my support from this place.

After almost a year, I returned to DC Vegan. What a pleasant surprise it was to be back at this…read morecharming spot--and I'm not just talking about the quality and freshness of the food, but also getting to see Kelly again; she actually remembered me and what I'd ordered a year ago! Kelly, you're amazing--thanks for being the person you are! And by the way, the "squid" mushroom is addictive!

As a non-vegan--adamantly so--I was very surprised how delicious DC Vegan's cuisine is - not just…read morein taste, but in texture. The filet mignon was honestly, in many ways, better than the genuine article. But high props to the cheese dish: every cheese was some of the best cheeses I've had, sans or with milk.

Simple Vegan catered a residential retreat I was attending and here's how I feel about it…read more I. Was. Blown. Away! Look, I enjoy my animal proteins quite a lot thankyouverymuch, but I have earnestly been transitioning to a more plant-forward diet due to a number reasons (hey, probably the same as yours!). Mosty I admire how the best plant-based chefs can make their recipes flavorful and filling...because it's literally more difficult from a scientific point of view (glutamates, etc.)! Over the course of two lunches and dinner offered by Simply Vegan, I can say that Nikevia really topped the charts in terms of wonderful vegan chefs. The multi-course menus were hearty, fresh, FLAVORFUL and delicious without feeling heavy at all. She had a wonderful touch with flavored waters (yes, she even flavors them better than anyone I've known!) and personal service. I very much hope that I find the occasion to have her cater an event that I organize! Or, at the very least, that others will take this review as a serious endorsement of her cooking chops. Please consider this wonderful chef and her company for your next event. Thank you, Nikevia!!

Good, clean, flavorful food. I ordered the Valentine's Day Special and shared it with my dear…read moreboyfriend, who is a very harsh food critic. Long story short, he ate the majority of the meal and raved about it the entire time. As for myself, I especially enjoyed the dessert which wasn't too sweet and had the most gorgeous mouth feel throughout. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed, trust!

One of the best meals I've had in Baltimore! And the service is exceptional!…read more Oleum is an upscale vegan restaurant with a large variety of menu options. Our server, Josie, went above and beyond to take care of us. She provided excellent recommendations and was super friendly and attentive! We ordered the Batata Harra, Saltat Marrakech, and the Stuffed Dates for apps. All of them were incredible, but the Saltat was so refreshing and the Dates truly stole the show. The creamy ricotta filling with red pepper sauce was to die for. For mains, we shared the Lasagna and did a half and half pizza of The Gabriel and the Toum Raider. The lasagna was super savory and very filling--perfect to share! I enjoyed both pizzas, but the Gabriel was my favorite. I loved the combo of the nutty pesto and spicy Calabrian chilis. Josie brought out a cupcake for dessert to celebrate my friend's birthday, and it was probably one of the best vegan treats I've ever had! Can't wait to come back next time I'm in town!

I had a really good time at Oleum! My daughter is allergic to eggs and peanuts so I had to call…read moreahead of time to confirm these allergies could be accommodated. I had the pleasure of speaking to Tony who not only checked himself but spoke with the chef to confirm the menu was peanut free. * Note there are peanuts used in the cocktails * it was a true pleasure to have an allergy taken seriously and made us more confident to take our daughter there. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very personal and quaint, there was a high chair available for our daughter to use. All the servers were incredibly friendly and helpful. For the food we tried the stuffed dates, miso mushroom bucatini and the toum raider pizza. The stuffed dates were recommended by our waitress and they were delicious. They were both sweet, savory and a little spicy. The walnuts that topped it were a nice touch to add texture to the already soft dates, I enjoyed it a lot. The miso mushroom bucatini was also a favorite of ours as it didn't taste vegan at all to us. It was creamy and the pasta was cooked well. My daughter enjoyed this a lot. The pizza wasn't my favorite but I'm also not a huge fan of vegan cheese so that is my fault but the miso mushroom bucatini was truly so delicious. Overall I really enjoyed the experience, the service was impeccable and I would definitely visit here again!

This restaurant surprised me! I didn't really know what I wanted to eat and I was a bit skeptical…read moreof trying this spot out because a lot of vegan spots will just use beyond meat or impossible meat which I don't like. However, I ordered their black bean burger and it was delicious! I literally inhaled my sandwich in a few minutes . My only complaint is that I wish the portion size was a bit bigger or that the burger came with fries. It felt more like a hearty snack. I'll be coming back to try other things in the menu for sure!

So, we learned about this place at the Blossom Block Festival and ended up being super happy with…read moreour selection. I initially saw someone eating the Brentwood Burger, which was what sold me. It looked delicious and immediately prompted us to walk over to the location. The worker was patient and kind as she manned the booth all by herself. We opted to get the Brentwood burger, which was flavorful, but just a pinch too salty. For the drink, Ledriot Lemonade which was made perfectly. I finished that lemonade super quickly. Overall, we really enjoyed our food experience here.

Highly recommend this place if you're in Baltimore whether you're vegan or not…read more Everything was so flavorful and delicious. From crab cakes, chick'n curry (not pictured), and vish sandwich the textures did a good job mimicking their counterparts. For sides, we understand why people recommend the mac & cheese. We also liked the jollof rice! Corn bread was standard. Had eyed dessert, but was too full to eat anything else.

The food was phenomenal on 4/19/26. I've gone a handful of times since they first opened years ago…read more My kiddo is vegan since conception and has never been to The Land of Kush. This was also their first trial of vegan soulfood. We ordered the blueberry smoothie and the crab cakes platter, which came with two large crab cakes and two sides. I got mac and cheese thinking it'd be a kid favorite and sesame spinach. The spinach was to die for and my kiddo asked for more once finished with the side! I got the platter of spinach and almost all of it was devoured today. We will return happily!

I wish I could give KFK 10 stars. Such a cute vegan spot with a huge menu of delicious food. I…read moreliterally had a dream about the soft serve ice cream last night. We also tried the Italian sub and the patty melt--both were so good! We can't wait to come back next time we're in the area. Service was great even though they were packed and a bit overwhelmed while we were there. Plentiful outdoor seating in a quaint little area.

Oh tongave wonderful vegan options like this at home! The entire menu is vegan. The spring rolls…read moreare huge with great textures and flavor. She had a very flavorful smash burger. She was very happy with her choice. I think a second patty would give more flavor and the meaty feel Inlike when I hiteninto a burger. I had a great Reuben. The sauerkraut to meat ratio was off a little, the cheese could be more gooey. However, it is a wonderful bite. Again flavors and textures made my mouth happy and my stomach full. I would have liked to sample the dessert menu hutbwe were both stuffed.

First Time there The food was delicious I also had a drink called Pink Lady . Will be going back…read morewhen I'm in the neighborhood

I found this location just because I wanted some fresh juice. I wasn't able to find any fresh juice…read morein the area I'm visiting. It's an organic cafe inside of the MOM market. That's a wonderful market. It's just so many varieties of food and drink. They have cold and hot foods, gluten-free, vegan, snacks, frozen sections etc. I didn't buy any food there but I did see a beautiful salad made in front of me. I only ordered Juice and the only issue with the juice was that it was too "pulpy". Granted some folks like it like that but I had to strain it at home. I don't know if that's their procedure regularly, I think some folk like the pulp. I don't know if I'll try it again before I leave the area.

Pow Pow is a 100% vegan, fast casual, pan-Asian restaurant in DC! There were so many things I…read morewanted to try, but ended up getting the: - Fried cashew mozzarella (Taiwanese fried cashew buffalo mozzarella croquettes drizzled with Korean spicy ketchup): The cashew "cheese" was interesting: while it wasn't reminiscent of mozzarella, it was still tasty. Super crispy! The spicy ketchup was the perfect condiment. - Generals Chick'n (Taiwanese fried plant-based Chick'n, tomato, seared broccoli & scallions with generals sauce): Overall, I liked this dish- the chick'n was perfectly crunchy and tender, the sauce was flavorful, and the signature rice was well-cooked (in fact, I regretted getting half salad/half rice instead of full rice). However, the sauce was a bit too gloopy and sweet for my taste, and the broccoli didn't seem super fresh. The ambiance is good: lots of seating, nice view of the city. Service is fast and friendly: you order on an iPad and pick up at the counter. Located within a quick walk to the Metro so very accessible. 8/10 would recommend!

I picked up food to go and it was scrumptious! Also they did it quickly…read more It would be nice in the future, if they open a restaurant where you can dine in. Vegan Hibachi?? I liked the sauces that they used on our dishes. I am doing this from memory but we go 3 Teriyaki dinners with the faux chicken. Often the substitute for chicken in Vegan places is hard to chew but not at Pow Pow. We hope you open more places. There are a lot Vegans in DC and it's growing.