I never knew Vegan Asian food could be so delicious until I dined at Planta Queen in Chicago's River North! Stop by for happy hour to sample the top items, especially their sushi hand rolls! Highlights for me: Crispy Mushroom Handroll Spicy Tuna Handroll Unagi Eggplant Handroll Crispy Gyoza Lychee-Tini Super friendly & attentive service. Our server had a ton of recos being our first time. Loved the decor and spacious booth. read more

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Planta.... What can I say abt this place but I have made it a "must" on my agenda when I travel to Chicago!!! The dishes I thoroughly enjoy as a foodie; Udon & 'shrooms. Planta. Chicago. Planta Chicago delivers one of the most balanced Udon dishes I have had on the planet!!! And I do not say that lightly as I have been around the globe multiple times & hands down... the trip from ATL to the Chi... is so worth it for this=*} The standout quality is the restraint. The kitchen does not drown the noodles in sauce, which allows the aromatics to come forward. U can clearly taste the garlic, green onions, & herbs w/o interference. It's ideal for anyone who enjoys Udon but doesn't always want the heaviness of Udon soup. When the craving is for clean, flavorful noodles w/ defined seasoning, this is THE dish!!! Their mushroom preparation deserves specific recognition. The texture is consistently firm w/ just the right level of sear, & the flavor profile leans into natural umami w/o being overly salty. The variety they use picks up heat & seasoning exceptionally well, & it pairs seamlessly w/ the rest of their menu. For n/e1 who appreciates mushrooms as a core component rather than a garnish, Planta delivers a deeply satisfying option. Overall, Planta Chicago excels at showcasing flavor through balance, fresh herbs, and technique. The Udon & mushroom dishes reflect that perfectly. There was a Planta in ATL ... unfortunately, that location is no longer=*{ Would've posted the PiX but every time I come... it's devoured whether it's take-out or dining in. Sry guys... U just gta experience it for Urself=*} #Planta #MyFaveUdon read more

Planta Queen Chicago absolutely slays. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is fun, welcoming, and effortlessly cool, but the food and drinks are the real royalty here. The smoked miso tater tots are nothing short of sublime. Crispy, savory, smoky, and completely addictive, I am still thinking about them. The happy hour is incredibly generous, both in portions and prices, making it dangerously easy to order just one more round. Do not miss the chicken fries mushrooms. They are rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. The dumplings are perfection: tender, well balanced, and clearly crafted with care. The creative drinks deserve their own applause. They are thoughtful, unique, and expertly made, with flavors that actually stand out instead of trying too hard. Planta Queen manages to be playful and polished at the same time. Whether you are there for happy hour, a full meal, or cocktails with friends, it delivers on every level. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Oh man, this was sooo good and such a cute vibe! I highly recommend the firecracker role, the torched & pressed, and the amazing the spicy cocktail (I forget the name) but all the cocktails we got were also super delicious!! Can't go wrong here! Oh and the servers were so kind!! We were from out of town & had a lot of questions/ needs and they were so helpful the entire time! read more

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Back in Chicago for the 4th of July so we had to eat at PLANTA Queen!! Another year, another lovely dinner. No complaints. Just great food and great vibes. We sat inside this time and enjoyed the decor and atmosphere. I hope we're back in Chicago next year so we can return! read more

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I loved this place. The food was so good, I couldn't believe it was vegan. We got the torched and pressed -- yum! We also got a few drinks which were really tasty. Try this place, even if you're not vegan. read more

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I love vegan sushi! I'm not vegan but sometimes I prefer it to regular sushi-it doesn't feel as heavy and it's just fun to try. I absolutely loved the hand rolls and wish I just got several of each one. The red dragon roll was a bit too picky for me (it had pickled watermelon and cabbage) in and I found it overwhelming. I probably would not get that one next time. The potato appetizer was also nothing special unfortunately. Just tasted like tater tots. But the hand rolls were amazing! read more

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This place has been on my food wishlist for months! I don't eat fish so I was incredibly excited to visit when my vegan friend came to visit. We got the Dragon maki roll and the Firecracker maki roll and they were both DELICIOUS! It was so incredibly fun to have vegetarian sushi that is more than just an avocado roll. The restaurant itself was gorgeous. We were sat by the open window which let the fall air come in and added to the ambience. The service was great and always refilled our waters. My friend had a few questions about the menu and our waiter was able to answer them all. Really excited to come back and try their happy hour menu read more

PLANTA Queen Chicago - FIRECRACKER ROLL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Planta is always a solid choice !! The watermelon tofu feta salad is literally a dish one fantasizes about lol the sushi like rolls are always good!! The fettuccine Alfredo is absolutely perfect and feels good on the belly! read more

Food was delicious and we appreciated such creative options. It was hard to choose from. The staff was helpful and patient as I just couldn't decide. We started with vegetable tempura, hubby had the brunch burrito and soup. I had a tuna roll. Loved the lights and design of the restaurant. Perfect atmosphere for Sunday brunch in downtown Chicago. read more

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I've been to this place in the DMV area, so it was nice to try it again in Chicago. First, the set-up and the atmosphere was really nice and fit the restaurant's aesthetics. Second, I really enjoyed my food, which was very flavorful and spicy. My colleagues also enjoyed their food as many of them are not vegan as well. However, the service was interesting. The waiter was really sweet and friendly, but one of the hostess came to our table and asked if any of my colleagues gave a 1 star as review, and the approach was pretty abrasive. That's why I took the one star off, but other than that it was good. read more

PLANTA Queen Chicago - AL PASTOR BOWL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A vegan's delight! Try their monthly specials and the sushi. With another location in NYC, this classy restaurant serves all vegan food with good flavor and good portions. They also have a beautiful interior. While their sushi interior is lacking, they pile on top large portions and well-cooked sushi rice. I also felt that their Singapore Noodles were missing a protein or toppings inside as it was just a large pile of noodles and seasoning. The staff are very courteous and respectful, even going so far as to mark up the menu for specific allergies (which already has icons for allergies). read more

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The good aspects outweigh the negatives enough to make me want to return. We shared our dishes, so my review encompasses three opinions. The service: Our server was helpful and relaxed. She did a great job. The delivery of the food was not great. My wife and daughter had nearly finished their entrees before mine arrived, and it was presented without any indication that it was late (no apology.) The food: Appetizers: The watermelon/feta salad had complex flavors and textures and was among my personal favorites. The 1000 layer potatoes were perfectly cooked and memorable. Entrees: The poke bowl had a wide variety of flavors and textures. Fantastic. The fried rice with crispy "bacon" was a hit although there was nothing crispy in the fried rice, which we all found confusing. It was as if the person who wrote the menu didn't talk to the chef, lol. The beef broccoli was horrible. I love shiitake mushrooms (the "beef") and expected this to be interesting and flavorful. It was neither. The "beef" was incredibly stringy and tough - kind of reminded me of old celery. I was glad there were toothpicks on the way out because so much was stuck in my teeth (and I only ate two bites of it.) The broccoli tasted a bit old and was over cooked. This dish came a good 15 minutes after the other two entrees, and I only ate a few bites of it, so our server noticed all the other plates were absolutely clean and mine was nearly untouched. I hadn't planned on saying anything but she asked if it was okay. I told her despite everything else being terrific, it was awful. Without missing a beat she said she'd take it off the check which I didn't expect but appreciated. Dessert: The chocolate chunk cookie with sea salt was delicious (especially with vanilla ice cream.) Often salted desserts are over salted. This was well balanced. Sticky pudding- simple and yummy. Probably a better winter than summer dessert. I look forward to going back. Edit: I forgot to mention the mocktails. The cosmic-colada was refreshing and unique. The watermelon mocktail was overpowered by the other flavors and didn't taste like watermelon at all. read more

it was okay. went for work, all vegan!! most items were not bad but i wouldn't go again if i couldn't expense it. not enough protein i liked the texture of most dishes but a lot of them were kind of bland tbh. we ordered a bunch of stuff family style, some i didnt take pics of but here's what i remember: gyoza 6.5/10: served super interesting shape, almost like a pancake with stuffed pockets of veggies. was ok crispy potatoes 5/10: mid! i liked the texture, it was crispy on the outside and i liked the potato layers. but tasted okay. truffle udon 8/10: prob my fav thing on the menu but i love truffle! super fragrant summer rolls 6/10: fresh spring rolls. nothing special bang bang broccoli 7.5/10: liked the texture! crispy, broccoli inside was kinda mushy. but tasted okay, not super flavorful. not too greasy. again, kinda bland... spicy tuna roll 7.5/10: good but no protein LMAO. feels illegal to eat dragon roll 6/10: mid mid mid... mushy, i only remember avocado and cabbage. pepper steak lettuce wraps 8/10: this was one of my favs along w the udon. one of the only things w flavor kimchi brisket fried rice 2/10: no little to no taste. little to no kimchi. don't get. singaporean noodles 8/10: i really liked these. chicken was good!! noodles were good too. my coworkers also liked the crispy rice but i didnt try service and ambience were great! read more

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I came in for a quick cocktail and bite while shopping around Chicago because I had it book marked, and it looked aesthetically appealing from the outside. Once inside, I peered at the menu and was beyond fascinated with the vegan concept rooted in Pan-Asian flavors. I do not recall what drink I decided upon, however I do remember it was quick to be seated solo at the bar. The service was fine except for one mishap on my part- and we will soon get to that. Whatever I did order, it was pleasantly fruity and tasted like a refreshing juice. They also have a standout list of N/A drinks on the menu, I just know I didn't order one of those. The eggplant nigiri I noshed on was standout, I've been thinking about it ever since. The savory umami flavor from the "eel sauce" with the firm slightly slimy texture of the eggplant did mimic the flavors and textures of non-plant based sushi. I would order this again and again. But, what would I pass on? Accidentally ordering an 11 dollar bottle of still water and having to carry it with me to my dinner reservations. just because, I was not leaving something I didn't mean to buy but inadvertently bought behind. Learn from my mistakes and stick with tap water, or just sip a cocktail, unless you're a baller like that and like to pay for your water (; read more

PLANTA Queen Chicago - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was sooooo good Best vegan sushi I've ever had the poke bowl as well Service wasnt the greatest read more

The service was great. The food exceptional. They ran out of most of the non alcoholic drinks early so had the not-a-Rita which was delicious still. It was fantastic! Highly recommend. It's nice to be able to have too many options to order on the menu. read more

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I keep coming back because this is probably one of the most consistently amazing fully vegan restaurants in Chicago! It's also such a cute restaurant! We came for a birthday dinner and decided to share a bunch of dishes. Everything came out quickly and there was plenty of food to go around. I got to try a couple new dishes this time. I think the baked crab rangoon dip might be my new favorite? It's made with hearts of palm and it is soooo good. I hate crab in general but this did not taste like crab and was way better. The cold peanut noodles were very good and spicy. The lime avocado tartare is one of my favorite dishes because I love beets. The bang bang broccoli is a must every time because they do such a good job on the crispy coating! read more

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The drinks at Planta Queen were phenomenal especially Lychee Please - not too sweet and good flavor! The bang bang broccoli was also outstanding. Overall great plant based restaurant with nice vibe inside. Our service was also attentive and pretty fast. I would come again to try more. read more

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The food was mostly good -- yes to the Kimchi Baos and Udon Noodles, no to the Crispy Gyoza and Beef & Broccoli -- but the service was absolutely horrible. And it wasn't even because the food was slow coming to our table. There were several times when we were literally sitting around wondering whether our server had forgotten about us -- we came in for a 6:30 reservation and didn't leave until 9pm. For two people, that's fairly ridiculous. (And for a $140 meal, it's even more so.) I don't know that I'd go back. read more

The food is incredibly good. An all Asian inspired vegan restaurant. They have all different Asian dishes and have some creative ideas as well as vegan recreations of classic Asian dishes. I love their beef with broccoli and curry dishes. They have had some monthly specials or special menus or pick up orders for holidays but not always. Either way can't go wrong. They have late hours and are easy to order online for take out. Their portions are large and filling. Their drinks are very creative, beautifully presented and delicious. They also offer some incredibly satisfying alcohol free beverages. I usually get a mix of both. Just whatever is new or sounds good. The ambiance is upscale and fancy but casual dress. The service is very friendly and personable and I've had the pleasure of getting to know the bartenders. It's a little frustrating trying to park here so I'd recommend taking public transport but there are lots of good options. There's also some parking garages nearby. They are in a busy hub and easy to get to. I tend to stay inside but they have some nice elegant outdoor seating whe.n in season as well. Overall a great vegan option for upscale Asian style foods, cocktails, great hours and great atmosphere. One of my go to's! read more

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The selection is awesome, the food we chose was delicious and the ambiance is very nice, if a little dated. Our server was very pleasant but inattentive. We would have liked a second drink, but he didn't ask and another server actually gave us a box for my leftovers. read more

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The food is amazing! Everything I've tried has been a 10! My favorites are the spicy tuna, sweet potatoes with kimchi, and crispy rice. The fried mushrooms are also a must. Their drinks are also good. I really like their mezcal with passion fruit. Service is good. The music is a bit loud, so it's hard to hear people when seating in a big table, but it's not too bad. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Great food and great drinks. The staff were so accommodating.

It is so rare these days to be able to give an enthusiastic YES! to everything about a restaurant. This place has it. The all vegan food was delicious. Even our meat-eating friends were wowed. The cocktails were delicious and strong. And when my partner ordered what I initially thought sounding like a 'boring' warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream for dessert, I had to apologize for my assumption. So good. Great service and ambiance, too. Well done Planta! read more

Wow. This place is incredible. I don't usually like mushrooms but PLANTA has given me a reason to experiment more with them! Those crispy layered potatoes are to die for... read more

Stunning example of creative Asian inspired, vegan cuisine, exceptionally executed by the delightful staff. Beautiful ambience, and warm atmosphere complemented the delicious food. Unequivocal five stars. read more

Delicious, creative, and service was top notch. They even made me a custom menu marked with items I can't eat due to an allergy. I'm from Texas and come every time I visit Chicago. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing! The service and the food. The vibe was also so welcoming! I definitely recommend going read more

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We came for happy hour as the menu looked great and the cost is one of the drawbacks otherwise. We had awesome service and all of the food came out quickly - maybe too fast! Drinks were solid with plenty of N.A. choices and the food was very good as in the past. Probably our fault with ordering, but we had a lot of fried mushrooms served (bao, handrolls, dipped) and maybe could have some protein/main ingredient alternatives on the happy hour. After the snacks and drinks and special pricing, we still managed to spend $100 so as before, bring your $$$ and be prepared to spend it. Remains a great choice for vegetarians and vegans in your life. read more

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went here as a single diner and they seemed really confused even though I had a reservation. took a while to get a table and I noticed it took a while to get served on the whole. The bang bang broccoli was awesome and emperor's Old fashioned was great. The udon mushroom noodles were just mushy and it just seemed like everything kind of took longer than it should have.. I think this is a pretty trendy plant-based place and I appreciate that but not necessarily worth it in my opinion. read more

As a first time diner at PLANTA, my mind truly was blown away by the fact that everything is plant based, without sacrificing flavors. The crispy rice is a must try, idk how they do it but the ahi watermelon tasted just like tuna! Service was great and the ambiance is very enjoyable. read more

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my favorite dish was the crispy rice. I've never had it before because i didn't want raw fish. This gave me texture and taste without having to ever try the real thing. The crispy rice was done perfectly. I also really enjoyed the crab rangoon dip. Tasted so creamy I couldn't believe it was vegan. The eggplant sushi was also tasty with Subtle but strong truffle. we also got the ceviche which really wasn't a ceviche because it had so much juice it felt like a soup. They were pretty busy on a Monday afternoon. Neat that you can pay online. read more

PLANTA Queen Chicago - Crispy Rice, CRAB RANGOON DIP, UNAGI EGGPLANT NIGIRI, - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The husband and I visited this restaurant for our 15th anniversary and the food was amazing! My husband had the backyard barbecue plate, he enjoyed everything on the plate except the tempeh. I had the pasta plate and it was delicious! We had the fried mushroom and bang, bang broccoli as a starter. The adult beverages were yummy! Our server was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. OMG this establishment interior was beautiful and a whole vibe! There were table sitting and both sitting as well as bar sitting. There's not a bad seat in the house. read more

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We loved it! The food was amazing! The only drawbacks were the noisy cars and loud music across the street (since we sat outside), and our server wasn't very attentive. However, those problems were minor because the food was so fantastic! read more

Came here for a date night with my gf who is allergic to fish - this is a great option for that! It's beautiful inside and the menu is fantastic. What's not fantastic was the fact that I have celiac, very clearly communicated that to our server, Alondra, and still got glutened within the first dish because she neglected to mention that the sauce contained gluten. After that, I wasn't sure of anything I ate and neither was she, as she checked the allergen sheet for everything I ordered - not very reassuring. With all this being said, the food we had was delicious and our drinks were top notch. If you don't have dietary restrictions dine away! If you do, be cautious. There was a male waiter who was very helpful and knew his stuff, thank god. Shoutout to him! Furthermore, I've left a review on here, their direct feedback, and sent an email and the pathetic response below was all they had to give. You weren't "not caught at your best," you were actively putting paying customer's lives at risk! read more

I really would have loved to give 5 stars but for our second visit (3 days later- we had to come a 2nd time before returning home), they were out of kelp noodles for their Caesar salad and out of caviar for their 1000 layer potato. Oh well. Our first visit was one of the most memorable and flavorful meals I've ever had. I love going to a restaurant and saying "OMG this is soooo good" and I repeated this over and over! The vibe, the decor, the music and the food so so so good. We need a Planta in Honolulu. Please!!! read more

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Forget it's a vegan restaurant, the food here is just Amazing! I spent 8 days in Chicago and Plantation is the one restaurant I had to go back to before going back home, SF. There is no restaurant like this in San Francisco or the Bay area. I'm now searching the Internet to find similar recipes to Plantation. I wake up craving the Valcano, crab, and crispy rice sushi dishes. If you go to Chicago or are lucky enough to live in the Chi, go eat and support Plantation. This restaurant is a hidden gem. read more

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I love all the variety of options at planta!! Their happy hour is amazing- they have endless options to choose from including drinks, food, and dessert! We recently went to check out their November specials and were blown away by the pumpkin cheesecake! It tasted exactly, if not better, than the real thing. The truffle miso ramen was very comforting and filling- recommend getting the addition of chicken katsu (had a great meaty bite to it) read more

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As a vegetarian this was amazing to see an all vegan menu! Kid friendly and good for larger groups. Portions are very shareable. Ordered kids noodles, firecracker roll, kimchi bao buns. Noodles were very bland, would have liked more of a miso buttery garlic flavor. Bao buns and firecracker roll were amazing! We were also curious to try the vegan steak and got a side order. On its own it is bland but with sauce with noodles tasted good. Service was great. read more