New all vegetarian restaurant is the biggest upside of it. Food quality was mixed - both good and…read morenot that good. Needs a strong and professional management of operations. Lack of it was clearly visible in every department of the restaurant. Based on many 'not that' positive reviews, am looking for improvements. Will monitor the further reviews before giving a second try!

Another Too Good To Go deal, surprising bag meal. Two different curry/lentil soup, roasted…read morevegetables on biryani, kale pakora and syrup donut for desert. Very delicious, flavourful dinner was only $8 It's vegetarian, vegan dinner. Simply only vegetables without artificial protein. Highly recommend.

Vegetarian Indian food that's vegan with no onion and no garlic? Hallelujah! (But be sure to ask…read morefor no asafedita!) The owners here are so nice and accommodating. We were a group of 10 and the place is a bit small, but they were still able to fit us. There's not a lot of people because this is still a hidden gem, but I can imagine it will get busier once it blows up. The place is also a bit out of the way, but very worth it to come just for the food. (Which is s-p-i-c-y!) Very glad we came here. Highly recommend!

What an absolutely pleasurable experience…read more Located with the decades old Japanese Garden, this restaurant's ambience instantly puts you at peace. The food is fresh, mostly local and very well prepared. I am an active carnivore, yet I found the Roots Burrito to be very satisfying and full of flavor. Plenty of off highway parking. Friendly, efficient service. I cannot think of anything I would change. I will be returning.

My cousin took me here for lunch before I had to leave to the airport. The location is beautiful…read moreand I loved the Japanese garden in the back. The staff behind the counter were really nice and helpful. We ordered our food at the counter and then got a seat. To drink I got the pearls of jasmine tea and to eat I ordered the Blanchard rice bowl with chicken. My tea was really good, it had a nice smokey flavor with floral undertones. Terrific tea, I tried to chug it all before we had to leave so I didn't miss my flight. The rice bowl had a lot of different toppings and textures, everything was super fresh. The rice on the bottom was a little odd though, as it was soggy. It was described on the menu as coconut sticky rice, but it seemed more soggy and wet than sticky. Other than the rice the dish was very tasty. We had a nice quick lunch here.

Good, fresh, healthy food with gluten free chowder as a BONUS! Love it!! I can never find a gluten…read morefree chowder in my locality.

We were looking for a healthy lunch spot after indulging in one too many delicious Nanaimo Bars and…read moreGabriel's turned out to be the perfect antidote to our sugar overload! It's a casual restaurant with mostly indoor tables, but we were able to snag a table in the small parklet in front of the restaurant. We ordered two bowls - the Malaysian Peanut bowl and the Tunisian Tagine bowl. Both were delicious, but the Malaysian Peanut bowl was particularly tasty - rich, warm, with veggies and choice of meat. It's true that the bowls are probably about 70% rice, 30% everything else, so they aren't exactly "light" fare. I think since we weren't starving, we could have shared one bowl and been satisfied. All the ingredients tasted super fresh and nothing was overly salted or oily. Extra bonus that the Cafe is super close to the everything downtown, and directly across the street from the Nanaimo Museum. Overall, a great spot for lunch or brunch in Nanaimo!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 5 stars: that's what happens when you…read morecome across a desert of vegetarian places, yet find one with good food, service, at very reasonable prices! === 2. FOOD - Eggplant & Beancurd ($10.50): how does one describe how the this dish's namesake is amazing with Napa cabbage, a boiled egg, all on a bed of rice? Points for portion, taste, and price! - Vegetarian BBQ Pork Rice ($11.75): if there was a bento box that was healthy yet tasty, this may be it! From the rolls, Napa cabbage "salad", boiled egg, and the generous portion of imitation BBQ pork on rice - each compartment is a treat! === 3. SERVICE For a food stall in a food court, the service was good in English, and I heard it going well in Mandarin also. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's the Parker Place food court, so it's as good as you are comfortable with it. Despite the closeness of the tables to each other, wheelchairs and baby strollers will fit. Parking is as good as your luck in the constantly-busy shopping complex lot.

Another fabulous lunch special. Been here a dozen times. Consistently delicious. Very nice polite…read moreowners. Attention to detail.

The aunty at the front of the house is wonderful - polite and very friendly…read more The food we ordered today was exceptional in flavour and portion sizes. My only feedback was that it was too spicy for me. I ordered medium spice level but it felt like a very high level of heat. But it is probably because I have a low tolerance for spicy food. The potato kulchaa plate was beautiful. I didn't know what it was so I asked them and their explanation appealed to my palate. Basically an extremely delicious and satisfying naan stuffed with potatoes, herbs and spices. It was served with yogurt and chickpea curry and a few other condiments. We also ordered their veggie noodle dish, it was packed with flavour and yummy. Good portions. Affordable prices. We'll definitely go back, and can't wait to try more food. My only constructive feedback would be to provide better waiting services. We pressed the call button a few times and nobody came to our table. We waited for quite a while before trying to flag someone to help us. I'm not sure if the call button actually works or is a decor. Otherwise, really lovely place. Mesmerizing ceilings and lots of seating. The free car park outside is chaos, so many people trying to go in all directions and it can take a while to find parking. I didn't take many photos as we were hungry and ate most of the food before I remember to take photos! I didn't take a couple of the cool ceiling though!

One of the best places to eat pure vegetarian food in Vancouver/Surrey. Ranging from parathas,…read moreNorth Indian, Chinese, Thali, indian sweets, eggless pastry. Best part they offer Jain food as well. For kids, the robot delivering food was icing on the cake. Crew was extremely courteous, thorough, professional and spot on. Female owner was very welcoming and heartfelt, was good to connect and briefly learn about the history of this place. Lovely ambiance. Variety of mouth freshener options. Kids enjoyed the complimentary lollipop n orange indian candy. They also offered 'chutki', after ages enjoyed that taste. Overall, really happy with this . Infact we returned again for lunch during our 3 days stay in Vancouver.

I've been a semi-frequent customer at the Kokomo locations in Vancouver, but this was my first time…read moreat the Port Moody location. I stopped for a quick lunch and got the bean burrito. I've really enjoyed everything I've tried at Kokomo and this was no exception. The burrito was flavourful and very filling. More complex flavours than the usual Southwest-style bean burrito. Good vibes. The staff person up front was very friendly and always had a smile. The store design is bright and fun, and the tables were kept clean. Vegans, vegetarians, or those inclined toward plant-based eating will most appreciate Kokomo, but the food is interesting and objectively good enough the I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something different.

Jaden is a wonderful person, she makes the best açai bowls and is soo friendly! I highly recommend…read more This is the perfect place to go after the gym or on a sunny day

They have some really good salad dressing. I highly recommend trying it…read more The place is also a restaurant but offers to go items along with dressings.

I had a squash sandwich (picked it up before a hike) it was very delicious…read more Would definitely return. Be sure to check out the cute book store in the same building.