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    5.0 (1 review)
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    Plant

    Plant

    4.6
    (750 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Plant isn't just a restaurant--it's a revelation. From the very first bite, it felt like Asheville…read moreitself had poured its soul into a plate and set it gently in front of me. Every dish was a masterpiece, bold and elegant, comforting and exciting all at once. This is vegan food that doesn't whisper or apologize--it commands the room. The flavors were layered, intentional, and downright magical. Each plate arrived like a work of art, and somehow tasted even better than it looked. I kept thinking, there is no way the next dish can top this--and yet, it always did. Plant proves, without question, that vegan cuisine can be indulgent, luxurious, and unforgettable. And then... the dessert. I am not exaggerating when I say it deserves its own standing ovation. Rich, decadent, perfectly balanced--one bite and time stopped. If happiness had a flavor, this would be it. I would return to Plant for dessert alone, without a second thought. Plant is hands-down the best vegan restaurant in Asheville. It's passion, creativity, and excellence on a plate. If you haven't eaten here yet, you're missing out on something truly special. This is the kind of place that ruins other restaurants for you--in the best possible way.

    The menu was difficult for me since it is small and I couldn't find many recent pictures online…read more Thus, I tried to take pictures of everything we ordered. I didn't get a picture of the GEM & carrot salad, but we all agreed it was fabulous. The left side of the menu is called "small plates" so they are intended as appetizers. There are only a handful of entrees on the right side. The blondie dessert was great. $60-$100+ each at our table. I was skeptical but the food was delicious, service great, and we all enjoyed our evening at Plant.

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    Bar top/kitchen
    Bar top/kitchen
    Chana Masala
    Chana Masala
    Plant

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    Laughing Seed Cafe

    Laughing Seed Cafe

    4.2
    (909 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    SCW and I stopped into Laughing Seed Cafe recently while staying nearby. I looked into Yelp and saw…read morethey are a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and I always like to support locals. We arrived during a staff meeting concluding and fortunately we were welcomed in. I ordered the Harmony Bowl, while SCW got the Rueben. I ordered a local pilsner while we waited and enjoyed it. Our order came out about 10 minutes after and we were on our way. I was struck by the weight of our take out. Only a few items but yeah, it was heavy. I really enjoyed the Harmony bowl. So much fresh veggies, great tempeh, and yes the veggies! Really good, not salty, not soaked in oil. Really, really good. SCW oradered the Rueben. Really good as well. Great vegan rueben that wasn't soaked in oil. Laughing seed was awesome. The people were great and so welcoming. Give Laughing Seed Cafe a chance. I'm sure you'll enoy it.

    This restaurant was so good we had to go back again. I'm a vegetarian and was in heaven with all…read morethe vegan food, but my friends - who are not vegetarian - enjoyed everything just as much as I did! Every single dish we got was delicious. I got the miso eggplant and the Thai coconut curry, both of which were so delicious. The entire staff was so nice and all had great recommendations and the restaurant was very cute and comfortable.

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    I can only imagine that this is their kitchen prep area...
    Rosemary Cider Braised Seitan
    Rosemary Cider Braised Seitan
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    Chocolate-Raspberry Layer Cake
    The Smokin' Onion

    The Smokin' Onion

    4.7
    (50 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    The Smokin' Onion was a great find in Asheville! It's hidden behind a second hand store. The…read morerestaurant is relatively small so avoid the lunch crowd. The Mexican-inspired fusion dishes were incredibly tasty, with generous portions that left us full and happy. The fried "chicken" burrito was so tasty and got a spicy punch topped with generous slices of avocado. The black beans were well season. The gyro was my favorite--it was packed with flavor and surprisingly satisfying. Ashville being Asheville offered draft beers even at a cafe!! :) I also appreciated that the entire restaurant is vegetarian, making it easy to order anything on the menu. Just keep in mind that it's a self-service setup, so you bus your own table and grab your own utensils and to-go boxes. You order at the counter and look a table to enjoy your meal. They also sell HUGE chocolate chip cookies but I was too full for dessert.

    Absolutely loved my visit! The staff was incredibly friendly, and with so many tempting options, it…read morewas honestly hard to decide. The pastries looked unreal, so fresh. I also loved that they carry cool locally made items. I went with the chicken biscuit with gravy and the French toast. The biscuit was square-shaped and generously sized, and it was delicious, though the gravy was not quite my thing. The French toast was a winner, not too sweet and topped with fresh fruit, which was a lovely touch. The latte deserves a special shoutout because it was fabulous. Service was relatively fast, and I also appreciated the large community table. It is perfect for chatting with friends or even striking up a conversation with strangers. Customers bus their own tables. The bathrooms were clean, and parking was easy. I am already planning my next visit to try more menu items, especially the chilaquiles. Highly recommend!

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    Interior
    Buddha Bowl with fried "chicken" so good!!
    Buddha Bowl with fried "chicken" so good!!
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    Chai Pani

    Chai Pani

    4.4
    (1.8k reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Where to begin!? First, we arrive at 5:15 pm on a Friday…read moreand get in a twenty-minute line. The line is just to get on a waitlist, which we cleared in 45 minutes. So, while waiting we went upstairs for unusual cocktails: tamarind margarita and Kashmiri sunset. Both delicious and tasted of Indian spices. And because it's Friday, the remarkable vegetable Pani puris were available. Wow: we ate five and could have just eaten those for dinner. Go on Friday or Saturday! But we headed downstairs and ordered three items: Matchstick okra: One of the most unusual foods I've had in a restaurant. Simply delicious. Holy smokes! Uttapam: a vegetable pancake that was very tasty. Sort of like a fritter. Butter chicken: accompanied by a tray of add-ons, this was just a wonderful hearty dish. The atmosphere is loud and bright, with lots of colors. But it is not so loud that you can't have a conversation. Highly recommend: I've been to maybe 20 Asheville restaurants and this is in the top two or three.

    Top notch experience today at Chai Pani. Friendly staff, eye catching and transformative interior…read moredesign, and the food...wow! This is probably the only Indian restaurant I've dined in that I wouldn't mind going back to in the same week. In a way I did, as my brother in-law first took us to their fast casual spot. In love with the SPDP I asked that we dined at the mothership, and each dish we ordered was terrific! Baingan bartha- bangin, tots and fried puffs - delicious. Saag - lip smacking good, sloppy jai - full of flavor, prawn and kabob scrumptiously charred. Carrot cake and ice cream a perfect ending. If I ever come back Asheville I'm definitely eating here again. Thanks to all the hard work, your love shined today at lunch.

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    Chai Pani Asheville's new home at 32 Banks Ave.
    Chai Pani Asheville's new home at 32 Banks Ave.
    Butter Chicken
    Butter Chicken
    Cumin/chili/ginger/lemon tequila and pani puri

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    Cumin/chili/ginger/lemon tequila and pani puri

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