Tried this new vegan spot with my friend today. He comes here often and raves about the "chicken sandwich". He ordered it again and mentioned it was delicious but kind of greasy. According to him the sandwich is not as flavorful as he would like but it balances out with the crunchiness and barbecue sauce. I had the Buffalo cauliflower and thought it was great all around. The flavor of the sauce was tasty and it had the crunch factor to it that made me forget it was actually cauliflower. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Oyster Mushroom Sandwich BBQ Cauliflower Buffalo Cauliflower - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, excellent ambiance, amazing food!! This black owned soul food vegan restaurant is more than your average spot. You can tell just from walking in to the very clean establishment. The kitchen behind the ordering counter has an open design so customers can see how their food is being prepared with love. Can't wait to go back! I got the soul bowl and substituted tofu for fried oyster mushrooms which made my day. Also some dessert, I tried all the cookie options available and 2 cupcakes one of them was strawberry . read more

Majani Food Emporium - Mac & Cheese Soul Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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went with the family for Sunday brunch (March 2024) and we all ordered something different. Everything was delicious and we all left satisfied (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian family members) read more

has some good vegan dishes I really love the fried grits. I really miss their Sunday brunch. It was excellent. They also have this really good drink that reminds me of something I had from Caribbean friends i think it's called sorel (msp). Try the greens, try the mushroom burger. read more

Wowww so good. I got takeout during covid and it was getting plenty of business - great to see! I'm not vegan but loved everything I tried: "crab cake" sandwich, sweet potatoes (what do they do to them??? I need a cooking lesson), orange lentil and vegetable soup, hot water cornbread. Took a minute for my food to come out but totally worth the wait. Do yourself a favor and support this Black Owned Business stat. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Crab Cake Sandwich, sweet potatoes, Orange Lentil & Vegetable Soup, Hot Water Cornbread - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The oyster mushroom burger was 10/10. Would definitely have that again. The location was clean and the staff were nice. Cons: the mac and cheese was like a 1/10 for both me and my partner. The " cheese" was chunky and didn't taste anything like cheese and lacked flavor so that was disappointing because they were like $8 each. They also don't have water for you. The only option was to purchase $4 water so we had to pay $8 to have 1 water each. For a sit down restaurant I thought this was really unusual. The dinnerware is all take out containers and plastic utensils even for dine in. Overall I would get food here again but I'd recommend just ordering out because the dine in experience isn't the best. read more

The portion could be better and they over charge for salad. They always seem like they always closing up when you walk in.

The food is amazing! I recently had the jerk tofu stir fry and I could not get enough. Aesthetically, it is a welcoming place in comparison to the other restaurants in the area. It seems that they have changed their format are are more geared toward carry-out orders and not the dine-in experience as much. i.e. no cups of water for the table, you have to order at the counter. read more

To be placed on hold for over 3mins and no one ever came back to the phone is not good customer service. Supporting small black businesses in my hometown is very important to me but I shouldn't have to sacrifice customer service. This location service is completely different than the original location in South Shore. I do hope it improves so it continues to grow and become a staple in our community. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Hold time... - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mediocre food. Not terrible but definitely not a place I'd recommend! The corner location and architecture is cool. Once you're inside it's a SAUNA! Hot!!! We asked for water and they said, "Sorry, we don't have water." What???? First of all, who doesn't have water? Secondly, it was literally about 88 degrees in there and we were sweating. You gotta be KIDDING ME! The Mac n Cheez was okay. I've had much better elsewhere. The burgers and other menu items were boring and uneventful. Skip this place. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Majani Soulful Cuisine, definitely has the right to be called "Soulful" as it is down home cooking that two steps with your tastebuds. You'll find yourself Soulful Moaning with each morsel you consume!!! I was told the two most requested items on the menu are their BBQ Cauliflower and the Oyster Mushroom Tacos, so I asked how well they re-warm and they were right...very well! Let me start off by giving you a verbal taste of the BBQ Cauliflower which are lightly battered and fried then served with a spicy Sauce that is beyond finger lickin good. I can clearly see why they're a favorite!!!! This fantastic fried finger food will make you fall back on your Chair like you're on flashdance or Moonwalk across the room like Michael!!!!! Next the Oyster Mushroom Tacos, topped with fresh guacamole, lettuce and a tasty garlic sauce is a handheld delightful collection of textures and flavors!!!!! Majani is Swahili for Plant based, but if no one told you, you'd swear there was actually meat somewhere in this meal!!! There are two locations in Chicago, so don't miss out on this cuisine . Tell them CAMMYD sent you!!!! Majani has my vote to come to the South Suburbs!!!!! read more

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I Highly recommend the BBQ Roast Sandwich. It was messy in all the right ways. We also ordered the BBQ Cauliflower wings and the sauce was divine. Fried okra... great. And to finish off our glorious meal, the double chocolate cake. The only reason you stop eating it is because you have to say oh my God after every bite. Will definitely be back again! read more

Majani Food Emporium - Fried okra - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered off Uber Eats, I don't know why it took me so long to try this place. It's a bit of a distance from my crib so I wanted it delivered, and y'all know how delivery orders tend to disrupt the original integrity of the meal. I can't believe the presentation, the flavor, and the freaking quality of ingredients!!!!! Oyster mushrooms in the tacos were crunchy but cooked perfectly. Black eye pea fritters were spot on. Not sure what the sauces i got were but they were fire (one of them was mango? So good). Keep doing what you're doing, you're definitely doing something right. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Oyster Mushroom Tacos and Black Eye Pea Fritters - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm originally from Chicago but currently live in VA. I visited here about 10 days ago with my mom. My mom is transitioning to vegan and I'm a meat-eater. Let me start off by saying the food is great! We were blown away. I've talked to my mom on the phone at least 3 times since our visit and every time she mentioned how good the food was. I've included pictures for your enjoyment. I would recommend NOT getting water unless it's bottled. If I knew what toilet water tasted like, I would imagine it would taste like that. They need a filter or something. Not even lemon can make it taste good. No one comes to a restaurant for water, so this is definitely not a deal breaker. The main reason I'm rating a place that has great food 4 stars is, service. I tried to place a catering order last Wednesday and it took multiple emails and calls (using the number on the website and restaurant) to confirm my order. I will say that they were timely in sending their catering menu (sent within minutes of the initial request). I'll update my review after my event. read more

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Nice dining atmosphere, but small. The food is fantastic. We had the falafel burger, spicy chicken sandwich, red beans and rice and the vegetable stir-fry with tofu. Everything was delicious. The food is locally sourced. Great spot, highly recommend. read more

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The food was great. The salad was one of the best I've ever had. We got the black eyed pea bean burger with sweat potato and the dinner which included a stuffed red pepper, mac and cheese, eggplant and green beans. Everything was delicious. I loved the burger, but the patty was very thick (which is not a bad thing for some people). Everything was also flavorful, but the green beans could've used a bit more seasoning. The sorel drink was spectacular. It was a punch that contained strawberry, banana, and mango juices. Yum! Our waitress was a bit amnestic which made for an interesting experience. I requested sauces on the side, so I could control my portions of what went on my burger: she forgot. I requested some salt and pepper for the green beans: she forgot. I requested a fork for the double chocolate cake (that tasted like heaven btw): she forgot. I recommend everyone try this spot out. They're pretty new, so they're working out some logistical things with the menu. The menu changes daily until they figure out something standard. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Black eyed pea burger and sweet potatoes - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was amazing. The BBQ Cauliflower is perfectly done. They have seasonal dishes on their menu so not everything is always depending on season but THATS HOW REAL FOOD IS! The Jerk tofu bowl has a bit of everything in it and is great perfect if you wanna taste it all. Staff is super friendly and the inside is clean and simply, tasteful done. Definitely going back. read more

VEGAN??? SOULFUL??? Absolutely correct. This was a delicious lunch stop this afternoon. I did NOT think that I was going to enjoy anything on the menu, I was wrong. I ordered the oyster tacos. Don't be fooled, they were oyster mushrooms! They were very hearty and flavorful especially with their sauces. The fried grits with tomato sausage was a perfect appetizer. My friend has the green salad that she really enjoyed as well. She eats there often and stayed that she hasn't ordered anything off their menu which did not delight. Next time I come back I'll try the lentils burger. You should give it a try...you won't be disappointed. read more

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I heard about this place via a friend, and she gave high recommendations. I, being the person who usually invited her out to try different healthy, vegetarian, and vegan options, was someone who must go... Or so she insisted. She was RIGHT!!! I only stopped through to pickup a call in order, but I loved it! It's cute, quaint, clean and the food gets an A+ The menu was great. You can also see them cooking IF you stand near the register/dessert counter. The things I saw being carried out while I was waiting at the carry out area were super tempting! I was also pleased to see they do offer some gluten free options. My burger had great flavor, and those garlicky roasted sweet potatoes were special savory treat!!! #MmMmMm I look forward to coming back, and sitting for dine in service. read more

Majani Food Emporium - Lentil & Mushroom burger. Swapped the bun for Gluten free buckwheat cake. + roasted sweet potatoes! #Delish - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was OK to good. I liked the fried okra and the oyster mushroom tacos. The combo platter with greens, beans and cornbread was ok, but not worth the price of $19. And I had to return because they forgot the cornbread. But the biggest challenge is the man at the front counter. He has no people skills and was barely attentive at all. The chef in the back was friendlier and redeemed the experience a bit. This turned my 4 into a 3. read more

Majani is a delicious and light homage to Soul Food and in 2019 I'm here for it! First impression: I Heard: will this be dine-in or carry out I Saw: a thousand-watt smile directed at me by the server, (Mariah) and one of the Chef's. The space is a mix of four-top tables, a two-seater, and a large community table. Before coming, I had heard so many great things and thought it would be best to go with a staple that everyone raves about. To that conversation I will add - Do not under any circumstances leave this establishment without trying the barbecue cauliflower and the sweet potato cookie. Everything is made fresh to order and that is an added awesome point from me. The BBQ cauliflower was so good I didn't want to stop. It wasn't lost on me that the integrity of the cauliflower remained while giving me the feel of a substantial bbq dish. I did, however,​ request more barbecue sauce. For the​ main entrée,​ I went with the Black-Eyed Pea Tacos and the Sorrel Punch. Damn ​that that sorrel punch is everything - sweet and delicious. I cannot really call the flavor profile but it's a definite winner. The tacos were good. Packed with spice and a great texture. I will say it was awkward to eat. The Black-Eyed Pea filling is two huge balls per taco. Might be a good idea to make strips or some other shape. I sat there to enjoy the ambiance​ and savor the flavors. No rushing, just enjoying a meal. The staff was very attentive but never did I feel rushed. Now my favorite part of any​ meal, the dessert! The sweet potato cookie was delectable and so decadent at the same time. It satiated my sweet tooth with just the right amount of icing. I hear that people come in and order these things in quantity so if it's your desire to have this, call ahead and show up early. Another cool thing about this place is that by supporting Majani, you are directly supporting local farmers. The bulk of their ingredients come from local growers that they list in the restaurant. I am looking forward to trying more and also when the seasons change to see how the menu varies and adapts to seasonal changes. read more

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Everything was super hot and delicious! We got the gumbo, lentil soup with cornbread and sweet potato cookie. My stomach was sooo satisfied:) read more

Majani Food Emporium - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well seasoned, interesting, DELICIOUS food. Check. Uber nice, fast, skilled wait staff. Check. Clean bathrooms, cool restaurant decor. Check. This is our 2nd time and we came from Aurora. Have told all our friends. Don't forget the ginger lemonade. We got 3 to go. read more

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Very good food, professional people and beautiful ambiance! BBQ CauliflowerCrab, Cake Sandwich, Fried Oyster Mushroom so delicious!

Ordered delivery and the food traveled well, the sandwiches were both really good and packed with flavor. The cauliflower was a little soft, I think the packaging made the food sweat which made the fry taste soggy. Overall I was satisfied and I ordered there again! read more

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A hidden gym in the heart of the east side. I had the Spicy CHICK'N tacos. They were so good and filling. It comes with two tacos but one is literally enough to have you full. It came with sweet potato wedges, I normally don't like sweet potato anything but I tried them anyway and they were BOMB! Warm and soft. The tacos had a smoky flavor paired with guacamole, a cucumber sauce I think, tomato and lettuce! I would def recommend giving this place a try if your into vegan food, even if your not into it you will be after eating here! read more

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Seven months ago, my beau and I visited Majani and I was displeased with the presentation of my food. Mustard and ketchup does not belong on avocado, let alone a lentil burger. Fast forward to today, my mother wanted to take me out to eat as a post-birthday treat. So, I decided to give Majani another try, to support black businesses. Days ago, I was just at True Food Kitchen for my birthday and had a great time and experience. Upon arrival at Majani's, the front door was open, which meant there was no air conditioning and on an 80-plus degree day. It bothered my mother more than it bothered me, because she's in her senior years. We are told that we can seat ourselves, so I walked to a table with four chairs, but only one setting of flatware was present. A waitress offers water, nothing else. I asked if I could have water without lemon and you would have thought I asked for a percentage of the restaurants profits. Bizarre.. Shortly after, I ordered hummus and pita as an appetizer. My mother and I decided on our entree, so we are ready to order, but our waitress has disappeared for a long time to cavort with other staff. I see this as I look in the kitchen area. We are patiently waiting for her to return. Nothing. She walks over to another table, then another. Finally, I grab her attention and ask if we can please order. Now, my last visit, I took issue with the lack of condiments other than mustard and ketchup. Nothing much has changed. The waitress notes that they have garlic and barbecue sauce. Vegan mayo or avocado spreads must be really expensive to stock. I go wash my hands. The soap dispenser is broken. Hmmm...looking for the "Employees Must Wash Hands" sign. I unscrewed the pump to pour out soap. I really should've cancelled our food order after exiting the ladies room. Our hummus and pita arrive and is placed on the table, with no serving spoon or plates. I had to ask for napkins. She brings napkins and I assumed plates and a serving spoon would be with the napkins. Nothing. I'm thinking..."WHAT IS GOING ON IN THIS PLACE??" The waitress has walked away at this point. Having to constantly ask for items that should automatically be given during your dining experience leaves a very bad taste in my mouth and oddly, annoys the waitstaff! I get up from our table and ask another young lady behind the counter for two plates and a spoon. Not providing a serving spoon and plates for the hummus was unacceptable. I have been to numerous Mediterranean restaurants and have never been brought hummus without a serving spoon or plates. At this point, the heat is getting to me and I'm out of water, as is my mother. Yet, absolutely NO refill from the waitress. That water must've been alkaline and from Whole Foods. The waitress did however, walk past our table with two pitchers of ice cold water for a group that sat across from our table. I asked my mother if I should ask them for a bit of their water. She asked the waitress for ice, which was brought to her and still no water, for either of us. I have never seen anything like this before! I assume that we should've repeatedly asked for water refills, regardless of the fact that properly trained waitstaff always watch out for glasses that need refilling, whether it's water, soda or any other beverage. As my mother and I sat at our table, parched and dehydrated in 80-degree heat, I see a young girl who was at another table get up and grab two sets of flatware from an empty table. We decided that we had enough and asked to have our food prepared to go. This was the most unpleasant dining experience that I can think of ever having. Dining in 80-degree heat (indoors) and inattentive waitstaff with absolutely no training, is not how I wanted to spend my post-birthday outing with my mother. My attempt at trying Majani's again was a complete bust. My mother asked why our food took so long to prepare and be delivered to us, and the waitress replied that they were "really busy". I had a chickpea burger and she ordered red beans and rice. Two tables already had their food and a party of ten had yet to order. I know this, because I watched their table wondering if their experience would be as awful as ours. Lastly, when I noted that my mother needed the itemized receipt, the waitress snapped, "Its right there", pointing to a receipt in my mothers hand and walked away. How rude.. Majani might have customers and they might even be loyal. But, I cannot imagine anyone that dines at a variety of restaurants would say what my mother and I experienced, is to be expected and even worthy of repeat business, because it is not, at least not my business. A broken HVAC cannot be avoided, but improperly trained employees and broken soap dispensers can. read more

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I'm not vegan, but I eat at a fair number of vegan/vegetarian restaurants because my son is. Majani is a rare gem for an omnivore like me because the food is delicious and doesn't rely on any tricks, like pretending it's meat. I had the BBQ cauliflower tacos, with the cauliflower reminiscent of what you get with a Gobi Manchurian dish and the corn tortillas were as good as I'd get at any Mexican restaurant in Texas. My wife had fried oyster mushroom tacos, with the shrooms perfectly fried to a delicate crispness. My son had a jerk "chicken" sandwich, also delicious. We also had a ginger hibiscus lemonade that was a revelation with the sweet/tart hibiscus lemonade punctuated by the peppery ginger. The restaurant itself was nicely appointed, with a spotless restroom. I wish this dining experience could be replicated everywhere I go, but at least I know where there are nice folks delivering outstanding vegan fare if I'm ever in Chicago. read more

Ordered their jerk tofu, Mac, greens, sweet potatoes & cornbread. Super flavorful and arrived quickly, still hot. Thank you! read more

Majani Food Emporium - Jerk tofu, sweet potatoes, Mac and Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and Cornbread - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A friend and I recently visited the restaurant on Sunday, 8/12 for brunch on my birthday. I didn't know what to expect since I was visiting from out of town. I did read some of the other reviews but I like to try places for myself to demystify pros and cons feedback posted from others. It's not a large restaurant dining area but the atmosphere was cool. However, the restaurant doesn't have air I think and the windows and door was open. I'm not sure if this is normal for the restaurant or not. It was cool enough for us to eat considering it is summer. We both ordered the Sunday brunch for $15. Also, we had the BBQ Cauliflower as an appetizer. They were flavorful and delicious. We tried samples of the Hibiscus tea and ginger lemonade. I preferred the ginger lemonade that was good but a bit Spicy which is to be expected with ginger overpowering. When the brunch arrived it was a lot of food which consisted of Scrambled Tofu, Lentil Sausage with tomato gravy, cheese grits, fried potatoes, collard greens and pancakes but I chose French toast. Everything was delicious. I could only eat over half my plate and I asked for a to-go container to save the rest for later. I ordered a Strawberry cupcake that was regular/normal sized but it tasted good. The waitress was attentive, nice and provided good customer service. We ask for her to take a picture of us. I would definitely recommend the Vegan restaurant to others. I will be back again in the future. read more

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Best Vegan Soulfood in the UNIVERSE! I don't know what kinda vegan sorcery y'all got going on in this joint, but I'm here for it! Popped up from the LOU for the weekend to visit fam in South Shore, and baby, got my whole life in the black-owned vegan joint. Clean establishment, great front staff and good service. I'll be back. Oh, and do yourself a favor, get that Soul Bowl w/a side order of oyster mushrooms. Wash it down with a Ginger Lemonade. Ok, bout to nap this off. Peace. read more

Good food. Some dishes are best served fresh as opposed to take out. Food was very tasty, although I didn't get the sauces in my to go order (which I was looking forward to trying) my husband and I placed a large order and maxed. read more

Majani has been slipping lately. I order all the time online and a few instances happened where they "didn't see" my order. This last time the order was just incredibly later than what the online prospected. Why is it traditional that every time I order Majani, I'm late coming back to work...when I had more than enough time on my lunch. I ordered the spaghetti bowl w/ extra BBQ Cauliflower a sorrel, and a Fudge....my online order that I picked up came out to $41.77....I was under the impression that extra cauliflower meant a side of cauliflower.....the Cauliflower was in the bowl and only came with 4 pieces (where's the extra??) and that Mikes Vegan Fudge was TERRIBLE. It was listed as cake on Chow Now. It was gritty and it taste like coconut oil with cacao in it. Although this is my first complaint on Yelp...I over looked a lot. I vow to never come back. BGabs be late all the time....but they food always worth the extra money and wait. NOT This place. I feel cheated buying 1 bowl a drink and a fudge for $40. Especially since it was Trash. read more

Majani Food Emporium - The receipt - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm so glad this tasty vegan spot is in my neighborhood! I've enjoyed nearly everything I've had here, and I love that they source their produce locally--like, really local! I also admire Chef Tsadakeeyah and Nasya's partnership, tenacity, and sense of commitment to culture/family, sustainability, and community. The space is lovely, the menu rotates (updates given on social media), and prices are fair. There are appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, lunch specials, and dinners available. I believe they also serve brunch on the weekend, now. I definitely want this gem to stay and flourish, so I try to spread the word and send or bring a different friend in to experience the Majani magic as much as possible. Head on over South Shore and experience some soulful vegan goodness. Are you still sitting there? C'mon, people! What are you waiting for? read more

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BYOB. Trek-worthy. Comfort food. Readable and Understandable Menu. 1-star less as dishes need pre-cooking seasoning as it's on the bland side, and the BBQ is shady. I hope my friend was joking when he said, "you don't wanna know what's in the BBQ dish." Hearty SALAD with beet dressing and sweet fresh perfectly ripened tomatoes. Good balance of ingredients. Solid KALE, MAC N CHEESE, and crunchy CORN BREAD that needs salt. LEMONADE drink has ginger. SWEET POTATO COOKIE is a guilt-free dessert that is still good the next day when slightly heated. SERVICE was friendly. Small VENUE with 1/4 seating area, seats 30(?), with 75% kitchen. read more

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The food is delicious. It's pricey for my budget but I don't regret eating there. I wasn't aware of self seating or not being waited on at the tables. I wanted to dine in. And I politely waited and watched as others walked in ordered and left and I still waited. So I went up and ordered and also had to get the food as well. But I'm loved most of my choices. read more

I had the oyster mushroom tacos and side of greens The greens were fine I did enjoy them The tacos........ were the friggin bomb! I was trying the food out since I happened across the location while running errands few weeks ago I've wanted to try vegan soul food for some time so I was happy to have found this place Issue: The menu is taped to the window in the doorway That doesn't allow for a comfortable reveiw or decision making because people are passing back and forth while everybody's trying to maintain social distance Service was okay....seem like they're still getting accustomed to this new CoVid-19 setup It wasn't exactly smooth But I did enjoy the tacos Had I eaten them hot I might've gone right back for more (joke) 2 tacos w/sweet potatoes fries (???) And greens 16 oz (pint size plastic container) Total $18.47 read more

The cauliflower tacos are sooooo good. It has quickly become my favorite item on the menu. Three bbq cauliflower pairs well with the guac inside of the tortillas. And the sweet potatoes just seem to never be enough The strawberry cake is bomb.com too I rarely have anything that I didn't enjoy. read more

I will have to call the health department on the kitchen staff because they put their FOOT in that food! From the nice vibe of the restaurant, to the impeccably friendly and attentive service to my meal, I absolutely enjoyed my experience at Majani. I ordered the BBQ cauliflower (an absolute must!), greens and cornbread. Every single item was flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The cauliflower had a hint of sweetness and the cornbread was unconventional but soooo good! I was most impressed with the greens. In my experience, vegan greens lack flavor but these kinda tasted like a turkey neck was in there! (I haven't had turkey in over a decade so I may be delusional) Definitely a highlight to my time in Chicago. Hopefully I can come back before going back home. Highly recommended! read more

Majani Food Emporium - BBQ cauliflower, greens & cornbread - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I wasn't really as happy the second time around. The service was a bit off. They didn't have anything offered on the menu and to me its a bit pricey. Maybe its bc I have been really beefing up my own vegan cooking and have enjoyed some great meals (many better) at home. I will suggest you try this place. The barbecue cauliflower is still mouth watering and I haven't mastered it yet. Very crispy and the sauce is delicious. Also if you have a menu item that you know is a big hit and very successfully you would think you would keep them in stock. They NEVER have the sweet potato cookies. Come on that was the other reason i came there. Also give us vegan's and veggies more options than tofu. Tofu is not the end all be all, its not even good for our body. Stay away from the soy! read more