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    Kumar's Apple Valley

    3.6 (136 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Here at Kumars in Apple Valley for their Sunday Buffet. If the owners are reading, You Need To Do Better! Service was really bad!! Arrived at 1230pm, offer me a seat but no water. Restaurant provides Sams Club water bottles. They didnt refill alot of the entrees on the line. The bread was refilled once, and the restaurant is pretty full of patrons. Their Chicken 65 was FINALLY refilled at 1pm! Supposedly its a very popular dish... It was empty when I arrived. Oh, but they have plenty of Biryani aka rice and vegetable dishes, just no meat dishes. Butter chicken tray you can see the bottom and its close to empty. Patrons are left eating rice and veggie dishes for now. Even the Mutton Rice entree, a quarter available when i arrived, is still not refilled. Its already 113pm. At 107pm, I finally received my first bottled water from an asian female! And another male waiter, the one who seated me initally, comes to ask me "how is everything sir?". Im gonna continue eating what I have brb....before I forget, my first two plates still haven't been taken and Im already sitting down eith my 3rd plate of food. Oh, Chicken Tandoor and Mutton Rice just refilled at 120pm. ‍‍ Mutton is very dry. Have yet to try their mango ice cream machine and then head out.

    Mango soft serve
    Anushka M.

    Everything was delicious! Lots of traditional South Indian dishes in the buffet which I liked. Some of the options offered was mutton kolambu, fish kolambu, chicken chops masala, dum biryani, chicken 65, sambar, avial, chicken tikka, paneer tikka masala, pomfret fry, and even a pani puri/dahi puri station. Everything was delicious and spicy. Lots of options for both veg and non veg. For dessert there was paysam, gulab jamun, mango cake, and mango and vanilla soft serve. Mango soft serve was so good, I kept coming back for more. If you don't want to do the buffet my mom and sister split a non veg thali which had several small portions of their curries, rice dishes and desserts. It typically gives free refills as well but since they were sharing, no refills are given, but it's big enough that we ended up taking some back for leftovers. Everything would get restocked quickly in the buffet if something ran out, and service was great. I would definitely come back!

    Curd rice(lower) Raita (middle dish)
    Phil G.

    No fountain drinks, so be aware of that. Ambiance isn't too over the top, some decorations. Mon-Thurs are the value buffet, so only one table of things to try. Fri thru sun are a more premium price with twice as many options. I loved both masalas. The chicken that was simply labeled chicken was worth getting. I liked the orange colored wheat mango dessert dish. For a price of $11,99 I felt like I got a fair value, and it's a good introduction for people unfamiliar with Indian food. If they served iced fountain drinks I would have given 5 stars

    Venkatesh B.

    I came for lunch but was absolutely going to order off the menu - why you ask? Because they have an item that can take me through time. You see my grandmother would make what we call gunthapunganum, orbs of fried batter. These were incredibly tasty and she made them as a celebration or pick me up when I was a kid. The batter is not something that you can just make up, you need to plan a couple days ahead (at least that's how I remember it). I have asked for this at restaurants wherever I travel the US and have NEVER found a place that makes them. Now that my grandmother has passed it has been over 30 years since I've eaten these... I heard that Kumars has them on their menu, and I am NOT disappointed! They have them and they taste wonderful. This restaurant is different and we should judge it differently. This is a time travelling ship and not a restaurant. This will take you back to your grandmothers kitchen, where she will make you feel seen, and validated and able to do anything.

    Mango and vanilla soft serve, tastes like fresh jackfruit
    Linda V.

    Went for the weekend buffet, it was great. Lots of options, actually the biggest Indian buffet I've ever seen. They even had an ice cream machine serving vanilla and mango ice cream, masala chai and a puri puri station. Great option in the metro.

    Paani puri
    Asha G.

    Buffet was good with decent options. The restaurant was not very crowded for a Sunday afternoon, so I felt good. Ambience was so-so, nothing great to talk about but the place was clean.

    Muttai milage pirattal
    Naresh V.

    Food was good especially the egg varieties with crabs and prawns. Could have been better on the biriyani quantity. Overall a must try to this place.

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    Loved the lunch! I would recommend just getting the vegetarian meal versus the non vegetarian meal.

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    J. Selby's - Chickin sandwich cross section (vegan) $15.00

    J. Selby's

    4.3(466 reviews)
    15.3 miSummit-University
    $$

    I absolutely adored this place! As a relatively new vegan, I am still getting used to avoiding…read moreingredients at restaurants, but this made it so easy for me! I was drawn in by the ambience of the place. It was very cute and urban, practically begging me to sit down. It's an order and pay first style, which took me so long, because everything on the menu looked so good! Due to a bit of confusion, we ended up changing our order multiple times, but our server calmly helped us through each step. I'd like to also take a moment to appreciate that they use no plastic in dishes and boxes too! It's so environmentally friendly! Although it's just slightly on the pricier side, I'd say it's pretty great for a completely plant-based restaurant. My family and I ordered a mac and cheese, Crunchwrap (with fries), chili, a bowl, buffalo cauliflower wings and a cookies and cream milkshake. The buffalo wings came first and they were amazing! They were perfectly sour and a bit of spicy. That really hit the spot! To cool my mouth down, I drank a bit of my milkshake, and I could not stop! The oat milk was so rich and creamy, giving it the perfect flavor and texture. The Crunchwrap had "meat" inside it that was so real I actually got scared! It was such an authentic taste. The chili came with vegan sour cream, and I'm not exaggerating when I tell you it was some of the best sour cream I've ever had! It also came with jalapeños which paired perfectly with the warm chili. Finally, the bowl was irresistible. It had crispy tofu on top that made my mouth water. After devouring my meal I ended with crispy French fries that crunched with every bite. One of the best meals I've ever had! Overall, I totally recommend this place no matter what diet you follow!

    I very rarely get to go to vegan restaurants since I'm not a city gal. So when I do it's major…read morecause for excitement! This is all vegan food, and you order at the counter then find a seat and they serve you. I tried the chikn sandwich with chili and found it delicious! The chili was flavorful and the sandwich was large, I brought half home for later. Would definitely be a repeat customer if I lived in the area. They automatically charge you gratuity (if you eat in?), which I found a little odd. Maybe it's common locally but I don't enjoy being forced into things like that. I'd also like some no cal sweetener. All they had was sugar for tea or agave.

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    J. Selby's - Wings (crispy fried cauliflower) (vegan) -- note: if you get it to-go they look like this without sauce (sauce packed separately) $14.00

    Wings (crispy fried cauliflower) (vegan) -- note: if you get it to-go they look like this without sauce (sauce packed separately) $14.00

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    Lulu's EthioVegan Cuisine - Mushroom Tibs

    Lulu's EthioVegan Cuisine

    4.8(58 reviews)
    16.1 miWhittier

    Before commenting on the food taste and quality, I want to emphasize how important it is for this…read moreestablishment to exist in such a neighborhood. Normally, daily Ethiopian food that's not in the US are vegan, so what is offered here is closer to what's authentically made in Ethiopian culture. I enjoyed pretty much all the dishes I had, and I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants good vegan food. My friends had the awaze tibs, which contained seitan, a high protein meat substitute, and it was seasoned very well, having an adequate amount of spice. I ordered the mushroom tibs, and it was okay, because it tasted as if the only seasoning was salt, and it was a bit dry, which indicated that the mushrooms were overcooked. In addition to such, we had a few veggies on the samplers, including miser, ater kik, gomen, fasolia, and keysir. They all had a good amount of seasoning and in general tasted good with the injera. I would say, though, that they may have all needed a bit more mekelesha, because I have had more vibrant-tasting versions of all of those veggies elsewhere. One thing worth noting was that shiro wasn't one of the options for the veggie sampler, so I had to order a separate portion of shiro, since I considered it necessary when consuming Ethiopian food in general, and it tasted good, in a conventional manner. It seems like per the menu that they have a shiro wot now, which indicates how popular it is among customers.

    Lulu's is casual, family owned, and full of flavor! I visited for the first time with friends who…read moreare vegetarian - and it was such a treat to be able to order anything on the menu and know that nothing would contain meat! The Wot and rice are the definition of comfort food, the falafel were crispy, and the mushrooms came out of the kitchen sizzling. Service was quick and incredibly kind. Next time you're looking for a new, vegetarian/vegan bite - definitely come to Lulu's!

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    Vegan brownie ($4).

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    Trio Plant-based

    Trio Plant-based

    4.1(255 reviews)
    15.2 miWhittier
    $$

    I will be coming back here to get the soul food platter again all of it was very delicious and…read morerefreshing and good and soulful. The service was great ironically when I came in the guy who took my payment already knew that I was the guy who called and ordered something and had it for me right away when I walked up. This is kind of what you would call a hole in the wall spot, is located inside of a building that has other places in it, and it was easy to find and you know it's good because they are the only place that had a line when I came into the building. The riblet, the yams and the cornbread was my favorite.

    Stopped by Trio for dinner with friends while we were in town for a conference, and I'm glad that…read morewe did! I was drawn to this spot because it's Black-owned and full of character--and it didn't disappoint. The space has a cool, local vibe that feels authentic and inviting. They also have local art hanging on all the walls, which customers can purchase if they like which adds to it's welcoming atmosphere. I'm not vegan, but I couldn't resist trying the mac and cheese since it's my favorite dish and I really enjoyed it! The owner himself was our server, and he was incredibly warm and welcoming. He took time to share the history of the restaurant, his aspirations, and his passion for its future, which made the experience even more special. He even took pictures with us before we left. The service was great, and my friends loved their food as well. I'd definitely return if I'm ever in the area. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. Trio is a true neighborhood staple with great food, great vibes, and a lot of heart. If you're in town, make sure to check it out!

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    People's Organic - The Chelsea

    People's Organic

    2.7(65 reviews)
    10.4 mi
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    Airport restaurants are usually about convenience, but People's Organic at Minneapolis St. Paul…read moreInternational Airport was a pleasant surprise. My wife ordered the roasted turkey and pesto sandwich, and I had the turkey and bacon sandwich. Both were fresh, flavorful, and a noticeable step above typical airport food. As always, we travel with a number of dietary restrictions. My wife has gluten and dairy allergies, while I manage Alpha Gal syndrome, a tree nut allergy, and diabetes. The staff was knowledgeable about food allergies and took the time to answer our questions, which made ordering much less stressful. One of the best features is the location. It's tucked a bit away from the main concourse, making it noticeably quieter than most airport restaurants. That made for a much more relaxing meal while waiting for our flight. It's a good choice for families with children and an excellent stop for anyone looking for a quality meal while traveling. We'd definitely eat here again the next time we're passing through MSP.

    Finally found an organic place at an airport. Food was great and the service was even better from…read moreKenny. As soon as we sat down, Kenny was on top of things - asked us how much time we had, gave us an ETA on our food, made sure he got all of our customizations down, and delivered right on time, and had the checks ready to go the second we asked. Top notch service and would give him 6 stars, since we were on a time crunch and he made sure we were in and out in 30 minutes. Looking forward to coming back

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    People's Organic - Free range wings & sweet potato fries (and a mimosa ;-)

    Free range wings & sweet potato fries (and a mimosa ;-)

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    Old Abe Coffee - Tiramisu, banana stand, blueberry crumble, lemon poppyseed, and more!

    Old Abe Coffee

    4.6(95 reviews)
    61.0 mi
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    This was so worth adding an extra 30 minutes to go out of my way to pickup lunch before a 5+ hour…read moredrive back to Chicago. My vegan colleague told me it was a must-try, and I concur. The banh mi is indeed amazing. I had never had any banh mi before, but it was so good. I went with the "bacon" option and it was super tasty. Also, it was massive. Great portion size. My only regret is that I didn't go here for dinner the night before, because it would have made for a good dinner and leftovers. It was a bit hard to eat in the car on the drive back, so sadly I didn't get to finish it. The chips were also great. I also got two donuts (maple and the blueberry) to go. I inhaled the blueberry donut about 3 hours into the trip somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin, and the maple I managed to save until the next morning (I kept it in my fridge and then microwaved it for 10 seconds and it was delicious. I had to fight off my carb-obsessed cat, because she wanted it for herself). I will be back every time I'm in Rochester, probably multiple times per trip, and I will be buying a half dozen donuts (at least) to bring back home with me. I am eagerly waiting for the next work retreat just so I can come here. It's really that good.

    "You can't refuse a request from a dying man." (Abe "Fish" Vigoda as Sal Tessio)…read more "I'm not dead yet!" (Abe Vigoda as himself, addressing rumors.) This super trippy coffee shop kills it harder than Abe in "The Godfather" when it comes to delivering the goods! Heavenly vegan donuts, that is. Wait...wrong Abe? My sister and I are not vegans, but we stopped here for breakfast several days in a row on our way to the Mayo Clinic earlier this year purely out of curiosity. It was really helpful in the ordering process to see the various pretty donuts labelled and strung above the counter. We purchased almost all the flavors to bring to the hospital for our family to try, and the consensus was that the ube and the plum lime were possibly the most delicious donuts we've had anywhere! Honestly! Other outstanding flavors included the tiramisu, the banana stand, and the blueberry crumble. As delightful as the donuts were, I was disappointed in my drink orders. I could only get through a few sips of both my dirty chai latte and the Almond Joy coffee. Old Abe gives some hardcore psychedelic vibes to the point that I wondered if a hallucinogen had been slipped into my coffee before heading into the ladies' room. 1,000 cats hissing at you from the walls will cause you to question your sanity! The rest of the décor was just as wild, from THE Minnesota Prince to an apocalyptic Godzilla declaring that the end was near. The question "1880's stage actor assassin or the bear" might apply in the polka dot room, so it's best to sit facing out with your back against a wall...regardless of which Abe the shop is named after. If the apocalypse, John Wilkes Booth, wildlife, the Chief of the Waponis, or the mob takes me out to sleep with the fishes, and I come back in my next life as the leader of a subversive cult, I'll have to revisit the book room of this shop to view their anarchist primers. Also, I'm sending these donuts to McConaughey as a bribe. He's a fan of Lincolns, so maybe he'll do an Old Abe commercial where he contemplates the meaning of life while noshing on a ube donut. Penny for your thoughts?

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    Old Abe Coffee - Chopped Banh Mi bowl

    Chopped Banh Mi bowl

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