Eggplant was melt in your mouth good. Sesame noodles full of flavor which the cilantro spiked. read more

Really wanted to like this place, but found it to be average. Mediocre flavor, DC prices. The summer roll needed more flavor, maybe more fresh herbs, seasoned tofu, for sure more sauce, and needed to be wrapped appropriately so it wouldn't all fall apart. I usually LOVE sweet and sour type dishes, but found the cauliflower in the General D's to be wholly lacking. I wouldn't get this again. The best thing we had was the Prosecco and Singapore Noodles. I didn't love the texture of the tofu, I think they used tofu skin. So maybe changing this to a just egg or whole pieces of marinaded tofu would be far better in texture, but it had a good flavor and good quantity on this one (which brought me to a 3 instead of 2 star). Service was also not wonderful, we felt pretty rushed, even though we were celebrating my birthday, so probably won't come again. read more

PLANTA Queen Washington DC - SINGAPORE NOODLES GENERAL D'S CAULIFLOWER - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As a vegetarian, I absolutely love a plant-based restaurant. It is so fun to be able to eat anything on the menu. And Planta Queen has perfected the fun, hip, delicious plant-based restaurant. Everything was great from beginning to end -- had a reservation and were seated promptly, our server was super nice and attentive, food brought out timely and all tasted great. They were having specials on the sushi rolls that evening, so we did a few of those and some small plates. No complaints but didn't quite meet the 5 star wow factor. I've eaten at their Manhattan location as well and had a good experience. My favorite thing about PLANTA is that they (thankfully) don't rely on protein replacements -- this is truly plant based cuisine. read more

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Went here for a celebratory birthday dinner and it was 100% top-notch from the service to the food! We love the Bethesda location and we're happy to try out the newer outpost on New Hampshire Ave. What was nice was this new location has more of an Asian-inspired menu (whereas the Bethesda one was more Italian-Am). We shared the shiitake and spinach dumplings, unagi eggplant nigiri, and chili crisp tofu. All were delicious. The dumplings had a generous and flavorful filling and served with chili oil and black bean sauce. The eggplant nigiri had a smoky delicate undertone and on perfectly seasoned rice. The tofu was the silken version, topped with kimchi, scallion and fried taro straws. My companion had the mapo mushroom and loved it. Had several types of fungi and some tofu cubes, accompanied by a myriad of Sichuan spices. I had the dan dan noodles, which were perfectly cooked noodles with a creamy coconut milk and chili spice with sesame. Ambiance was modern with Asian motifs. Great place for a group outing or intimate dinner. read more

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Visited PLANTA Queen's new location in DC's West End for a friend's birthday and enjoyed the meal! The interior is elaborately decorated with beautiful wallpaper and good looking decor. The bar separates the two dining areas and is extensively stocked. We began the meal with drinks, one being a fruity mojito and the other being a mezcal based drink. Both were pretty good, more refreshing than boozy which is probably preferable on a Monday night. The sushi roll we ordered, the dragon roll, was decent but the ratio of rice to all the other ingredients was a little high. I ordered the truffle udon and it was very good. I'd recommend sharing this dish with another person; I ate this by myself this time and it was very rich and a little heavy. It also lacks any nutritional value, since it's just noodles, dairy, and some mushrooms. Tasty, but definitely would need to share this if I ordered it again. The other people at the table got Singapore noodles and the spinach dumplings. The Singapore noodles were very tasty but could have done with more vegetables, while the dumplings were good and their accompanying sauce was very tasty. I'd likely come here again for the all you can eat maki rolls they offer on Monday's for $27, and to try the broccoli, which seemed like the most popular item they serve. read more

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My fam and I visited this establishment as it was near our hotel in the nice West End area of DC with many great restaurants. Here's the amazing thing. When we did our "Yelp research" to find a place to eat, we found Planta as Vegan Asian Fusion and were very curious about it. We definitely are NOT vegetarian or vegan, though we like to eat healthy for the most part. I was awestruck at how beautifully presented and how delicious these entirely Vegetarian dishes were! We ended up ordering: - Two sushi rolls (not 100% sure, but remember a squash special, and a rainbow roll - see pics) - Mapo Mushroom + Ramen Noodle - Avocado Lime Tartare - Dumplings (not received) The two rolls were easily gobbled up. Some of the "tuna" was either beet root or watermelon, but still tasted fantastic. My spouse, who particularly loves beets, really enjoyed the Avocado Lime Tartare (where the "tuna" was definitely beets-oriented). It's amazing how the capers and pine nuts can kick some salt in and make it filling as an appetizer. The mapo (mabo from my perspective) was definitely a star; it was so rich and decadently tasty. On top of the noodles, we were slurping that stuff up and loving every bite. We enjoyed some cocktails and mocktails as well, which complemented the meal well. Service-wise, they were very attentive at first. However, our waitress went on break or something, as we had a big gap and also had a missed dish (some dumplings). On the plus side, we ended up too full to have eaten more anyway). The person attending to us was still very nice, polite, and offered good recommendations. I just do not like to be looking around, wondering where our waitress is for 10 minutes when I'm expecting another dish and/or the check. I've noted the service gap as a potential ding, but hoping it was a fluke. All in all, I have to say that that it was a worthy entry and among one of our favorite meals of a week long trip. We had many great meals, but this one stood out for us in our memories. I'd definitely return at least to test the service again, and enjoy the mouthwatering food. Best of all, we felt energized after a long day and not feeling weighty as we usually would after some heavy eats. Enjoy! read more

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Came here for Sunday brunch. We were there early, but even when we left around 12:45-1, It was only half full. I've been to the Bethesda location several times and that is always packed. I think they are still getting the word out and they are in the land of bottomless bargain options. The restaurant is gorgeous and very instagramable. All the staff were lovely and nice. I liked that the menu here is more Asian flavors inspired. All of the food we got was delicious. Get the dragon roll filled with crispy broccoli and topped with avocado. I think the unagi eggplant nigiri is better In Bethesda, but still good. The bang bang broccoli is unbelievably crispy. We really like the kimchi egg fried rice and mushroom gyosa. However, the standout was the dumplings in coconut lemongrass broth. They do have bottomless sake sangria and mimosa for $28, but in the future, I would probably just order one or two of their regular drinks which looked amazing. read more

PLANTA Queen Washington DC - Sake watermelon sangria. Nice, but super sweet. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here after watching a show at the Kennedy Center. I ordered 3 dishes to share: Spicy tuna roll with dehydrated watermelon, Bang bang broccoli, and Potato truffle dumplings. All the dishes were slightly off, which was disappointing. The rice on the sushi rolls were dry and a bit hard, and the bang bang broccoli was far too salty. While the dumplings were probably my favorite, I couldn't taste the truffle. In general it was good vegan food, but felt like with a few improvements it could be top tier! The decor is beautiful inside the restaurant, and we had wonderful service, despite our servers changing halfway through they were incredibly attentive and kind. read more

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What a culinary experience, I would've never expected vegan food to taste this good. We truly live in a different time. As a vegetarian it was great to be able to walk into a restaurant and order anything and everything off the menu. Other people in my group were carnivores and omnivores, but everyone loved this place! The food was unique, flavorful, and satisfying. Nothing was left to be desired. They even have non alcoholic drinks, but oddly there isn't much of a price difference ($1). The service was really on par; the waiter knew the menu and ingredients so well. His suggestions were top notch. Some dishes were small but combined with everything else the meal is filling. This is a fun place for groups of friends/family, late night food, or date night. The vibe is fun with a long bar, modern decor, glass front restaurant, and great music. People of all types come here. This is a must go for dinner in DC! read more

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I was so excited to try this place out. Once I got there it took about 5min for someone to come to the host stand and seat me. Service at the bar area was good. Seats are slightly uncomfortable if you are shorter like myself (5'4) as the foot rail was lower than I could reach unless on my tip toes. Food: Bang bang broccoli was good. The 1,000 layer potatoes were good, not as crispy as I had thought they would be. The salmon hand roll was so so smothered is spicy mayo that I couldn't taste anything else. If I went back I would get this again with the sauce on the side because I bet it had potential to be delicious. Overall, I'm just appreciative of restaurants like this that are getting creative with vegetarian/vegan foods. It was also allergy friendly. read more

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Great plant based food Beautiful interior design Super friendly staff Very accommodating only thing is we had to keep asking for water. Food was mediocre to me the best item was the Bao sliders which is the only things I'd order if I returned. The sesame shrimp had too many sesame seeds and the base product wasn't flavorful even after dipping it in the sauce. The potato dish needed a spice or some sodium to bring the flavors together. Nice experience read more

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Great vegan food! I'd definitely turn vegan if someone cooks like this for me everyday. The vibe can be better. It's a bit overblown on social media. After all, it's a casual restaurant. It's quite bright during dinner. They also can play better music. Food came way too fast. It's almost like fast food. No pacing between appetizers and mains. We had no room on our table because 3 plates can come at one time. We ordered 11 different dishes 7 different cocktails/beer/wine for people of four. Cocktails are light in alcohol and all were fruit forward. Hygiene can be improved. Husband and male friend discovered a strain of long black hair in two different dishes, but they did not want to make a scene out of it even said "it's vegan". But will share it here for the business owner to know. I will come back for the food when I feel I want to eat more veggies. Interested to try the other location in DC as well, hopefully I will have a better experience. read more

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VEGAN REVIEW I've been to Planta in many cities & man, are they consistent! Per usual, everything was great. Fresh & fun cocktails. Amazing food from start to finish-- love the bang bang broccoli, any & all sushi offerings & don't forget dessert!!! Flawless service & ambiance. read more

Okay I was a bit skeptical about vegan sushi but Plamta has changed my mind! So much so that I have told several people on my trip to go here for the food, service, and ambiance being a hip and upscale vegan chain. Me and my chica for 10 years kee kee'd and caught up on our lives during sushi happy hour! With a glasa of junmai gingo sake, we inhaled a Bao Slider, a $9 special: dragon roll, firecracker roll, spicy tuna and baked crab roll. And NO fish was harmed. This sushi has marinated watermelon, hearts of palm, tempeh, and more. Venture out and try it! Better than hugging a tree read more

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I was looking for a place to eat with a friend for his birthday and this was perfect because while we have both expanded our diets, we used to be vegetarians and appreciate a plant based menu. The service was superb--from the host greeting, server's explanation of the menu and all of the people who ran our dishes, we were met with smiles and kindness. For the food, I was impressed by the presentation and taste. We ordered multiple items recommended by the server and were happy with every dish--so happy decided we wanted to go back to get certain dishes again (hello bang bang broccoli) and try new items we didn't order this time. While I do feel like the tables are closer than I would like, this is me splitting hairs to provide some critical feedback. They have a nice area in the front by the bar close to the open window and another section in the back with more seating. See you again soon, PLANTA! read more

PLANTA Queen Washington DC - TORCHED & PRESSED, BANG BANG BROCCOLI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here starving! We told the waitress just order for us! She did and the most wonderful dining experience ensued! Everything on the menu is great so the waitress can just bring whatever. read more

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My friends and I came and were seated almost immediately and had the friendliest waitress! We got three alcoholic drinks but they also had good mock tails for my friend who doesn't drink to choose from. We shared the crispy rice (was so good that one of my friends got a separate order just for herself! It also interestingly had a slight cream cheese taste even though there wasn't any in it) and the crispy gyoza (8/10 I liked the crispy rice more) We came for maki Monday which is $8 maki rolls and that includes the crispy roll and the torched & pressed! I also ordered the torched and pressed (7/10) and the spicy tuna roll (9.5/10) My friends also ordered the rainbow roll, dragon roll, and Singapore noodles (not spicy at all like I thought it would be. It was kind of refreshing) It was a little loud and dark but otherwise I really enjoyed the interior of the restaurant! Something to note was that food will come out at different times but it came out extremely quickly so that wasn't too much of a problem. Overall I would definitely return! read more

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Usually avoiding chains, I'm so glad we stopped into PLANTA after visiting nearby Artomatic, the city's largest art festival for and by the people. An Asian-inspired restaurant that serves only vegetables, they do a good job. The space it large and comes with a bar and two dining rooms. Service was good. Food was all good. It's salted a lot to bring out the flavor, but we loved the Dragon Rolls, Baked Crab Rolls, Udon Noodles, and the Pad Thai Slaw. The only dish that was just average were the Corn Dumplings. To drink, my wife loved the beet drink and the Mango Miso drink was unique and refreshing! read more

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I can honestly say we had a very good experience. Although we made reservations, we were immediately sat when we arrived about 15 minutes early. The restaurant wasn't very busy and the staff was very kind and helpful. We came here with the purpose of trying things on the June specialty menu. The role on the June menu was incredible. We also tried the spicy alcoholic beverage. I can't remember the name. However, it was amazing. The vibes of this restaurant was also great. read more

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The food is so good and great option for people that are either vegan or fasting from meat & dairy, I discovered this spot last year during fasting season. 10/10 food & service. I came back last week during fasting for this year and oh my gosh the service is so bad, what happened? From the hostess to the server it was just a mess. Food is good but just don't have those kind of expectations. read more

First off this is a vegan restaurant so look at the menu before going if you're not vegan. Im not vegan but I love to dibble and dab sometimes. They do have noodle and rice dishes. Now let's get into this review! I enjoyed my food, the ambiance, vibes and the services. The bartender was really nice when I ordered my drink miso mango he made sure to inform me that it was an alcohol free drink (i laughed and said yes) your girl been catching too many migraines! But anyway that drink was freaking amazing. It was so light and refreshing. I ordered the crab roll and that roll tasted just like crab! I have never had something that good that wasn't real crab. Afterwards I ordered the Bao slider that's a fried oyster with some hoisin sauce and cucumber I thought I was eating chicken I had to look back at that menu . I also ordered another drink a virgin cucumber mule and baby I just love them people because why was that drink that good? I give this place a 10/10 and I've been press to try Planta! So glad that I did! I enjoyed the bartender and his recommendations. He was very polite and well mannered about-out to whoever raised that man! But if you're going let me know in the comments what was your favorite! And follow me on social media: ig: epicfoodie2022 and TikTok:Epicfoodie08 love ya read more

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The servers are really friendly and the place is really nice but the food was ok I tried the corn dumplings: was served on a soupy sauce. Was ok The eggplant inigiri was good. Hard to eat and pick up with chopsticks. Has a good smoky flavor The crispy rice was also ok The Dan Dan noodles didn't really taste great. For the price I expected more. Was very saucy and has a strange taste to it. There were also these weird grains in it. There was no real spice. Usually it has chili crisp or cucumbers but it just came with noodles sauce and the weird grains read more

There is a reason why the Planta menus online don't have prices included. Everything is expensive but nothing tastes worth the price tag - except the Japanese sweet potato We arrived at 11:45, and there were no entrees in sight until 1:10. There were tons of staff milling about, but somehow the service was still very mid. Expect to be here awhile, cause everything is slow Everything that we ordered desperately needed seasoning. The kitchen relies too heavily on sauces to provide flavor instead of properly seasoning the dishes Edamame: 2/5 - kind of a waste of time, because the edamame shell is inedible aka literally not meant to be eaten. The shell is coated with a sweet brown sauce, so you're supposed to suck on the shell to get the unflavored edamame out. For $14, you're getting taken to the cleaners Small quibble but they never gave us new plates, so we had a bunch of edamame shells just taking up valuable plate space the entire time Japanese sweet potato: 5/5 - exceptional texture and flavors. The potato is nice and crispy on the outside, while retaining the softness on the inside and not getting too dry. There is also a nice contrast between the hot sweet potato and the cold tangy kimchi. A must try dish Bang bang broccoli: 3/5 - surprisingly not flavorful despite the tempura shell and ample sauce underneath. The sauce is vaguely sweet, mildly spicy and extremely ginger-forward. The flavors on the dish as a whole are just kind of muddy because the tempura broccoli itself was not very seasoned Truffle fried rice: 2/5: incredibly rich and one note in flavor, and not in a good way. With ingredients like truffle, mushroom, egg and oil, this dish is incredibly savory and "fatty" tasting - it really needed acidity or spiciness to cut some of that one noteness. I asked for sriracha to attempt to provide some flavor and contrast to the fat flavor, which at least made it bearable. Anyways, my ancestors probably feel ashamed that I ordered $25 fried rice I feel bad for vegans in DC if this is considered one of the better vegan dining options. read more

PLANTA Queen DC does *not* disappoint. It was Maki Monday, so we enjoyed the $28 unlimited sushi (we did the dragon roll, baked crab roll, and rainbow roll) alongside the bang bang broccoli and Thai lettuce wraps (and drinks). My friend got the Lych Please and I got the Herb Your Enthusiasm. The drinks were stellar. All of the sushi was excellent. The bang bang broccoli is a must; we could have done without the Thai lettuce wraps. We had reservations for 5:30 and it wasn't too busy, but the restaurant filled up throughout our meal. It has a beautiful interior. We did not feel rushed at all; the service was thorough and thoughtful. I've been to the original PLANTA in Miami, and to PLANTA Queen NYC. This was far superior to the NYC experience, and on par with Miami. I am so glad that this is open right by my office. This is a good spot for dates, drinks, good times with colleagues and friends and family -- it is a really versatile spot. Prices are honestly pretty reasonable, and I think this appeals to a non-vegan audience, too. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

PLANTA Queen Washington DC - Bang bang broccoli, rainbow roll, dragon roll, Lych Please, Herb Your Enthusiasm - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Make a reservation - didn't see any empty seats for the duration of my visit. Get the waffle sundae. Started with the potato truffle dumpling and shrimp toast. Our party noted that the dumpling reminded them of pierogis. The shrimp toast appetizer was okay, and the sauce didn't help. I'd try different appetizers next time. If you like mushrooms, get the creamy udon with mushrooms and truffles. The Dan Dan noodles were okay, could've been more spicy. The restaurant's ambiance is in line with the Bethesda location - hot spot, on trend and sophisticated lounge vibes. One interesting observation - the chopsticks seemed a bit difficult to use, even for someone like us who use them on a daily basis. Could be just our party! Now, about that sundae - our server was nice throughout our visit, but had a slight hiccup articulating what was in the sundae. I understand given the restaurant just opened. They mentioned if we don't like it, they're happy to replace it with something else. I mention this in case I am off with the ingredients. The sundae consists of an Hong Kong style "egg" waffle and what seemed to be taro ice cream with dried strawberries and puffed rice for some crunch. To make an eggless Hk-style egg waffle doesn't seem easy - I wish it was a bit warmer but overall it was pretty good. Another pleasant surprise was that the waffle drizzle was not the typical chocolate sauce, but instead black sesame, which added a nutty flavor that delicately complemented the waffle. Easily my favorite of the evening. Glad to have a Planta in DC. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

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I ordered priority UberEats and it was delicious! Happy there's good vegan food nearby! I really enjoyed all the dishes - mushroom bao buns, general d's cauliflower and tofu, and the Tom yum sweet corn dumplings. I would love to come back for Maki Mondays Happy Hour. Highly recommend if you're looking to eat vegan Asian food. Lots of flavor and cooked very well. read more

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Planta Queen brings a chic & sexy vegan twist to Asian fusion food. This spot has attractive elements that draw you in the moment you spot it. A contemporary Asian decor with a neon lit dragon by the wall and a lit shelved bar. The menu consisting of mostly vegan versions of familiar favorites, an ample drinks & dessert menu to complement. Bang Bang Broccoli- their most famous dish is basically battered crispy broccoli florets tossed in sweet & spicy bang bang/gochujang sauce. It was delicious but little too sweet IMO. Dragon Rolls- Tasted fresh & great. Exactly like you'd any other seafood sushi. Must try. Bao Slider- single one with a mushroom alt of chicken and sweet hoisin sauce tasted OK, but again mostly sweet. General D's Cauliflower- An exciting twist to General Tso's chicken. It had crispy battered cauliflower, soft tofu, pineapple, shishito peppers, fiery hot thai chilli all tossed in sweet sticky sauce & topped generously with cilantro & sesame. It was a good effort. Singapore Noodles- Curry, veggies, & tofu skin tossed in wok with thin vermicelli noodles. On a first bite, it tasted very salty so we asked for a replacement and they gladly did. Service is excellent- they genuinely gave good recommendations, listened to feedback and made up on service lags. Final thoughts- Well, Planta Queen works for the most part & I'll visit again. But it needs to think beyond its perception that the only way to make vegan food taste good is to make it sweet, fry it, or manipulate with familiar flavors. You'd imagine vegan food to be healthy but it hardly is at Planta, except for a couple of dishes. Hoping for a pleasant surprise next time! read more

PLANTA Queen Washington DC - GENERAL D'S CAULIFLOWER - Asian Fusion Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had a really disappointing experience with the blonde receptionist working the evening shift on September 1st at 8:45 PM. I accidentally entered through the wrong door--it was already dark outside, and while there are signs on the glass doors, the print is small and hard to distinguish in low lighting. I immediately apologized, but instead of understanding or offering a polite correction, she looked at me with clear disdain. There was no greeting, no courtesy--just a cold, "Do you have a reservation?" Basic customer service--like a friendly tone or even simple acknowledgment--was completely missing. Her attitude was rude and unwelcoming. It honestly made me rethink whether I want to return here in the future. read more

As a new vegan this place was high on my "to try" list, one obviously because of the full plant based menu and two for the vibes. Today I finally had the chance to indulge. There were two of us dining one vegan and one non-v and we both found the food so tasty. We each did the plant powered lunch that comes with an app, entree, and dessert for $28 which feels like a steal for the portion size honestly. All together we ordered the scallion pancake (crispy w/two lovely dipping sauces), baked crab roll (v good, loved the wrapper), French toast (still drooling - crispy on the outside and soooo moist on the inside), and kimchi egg fried rice (perfectly cooked, v generous portion). We also ordered the firecracker wings that are on the special menu for the month of May and they were so delicious! For dessert the meal typically comes with a cookie but they were out during our visit so we were able to substitute with a pineapple upside down cake (still thinking about it almost 12 hr later) and a brownie that we asked to have "to go" but didn't end up making it out of the restaurant lol. The only small hiccup was with our food coming out quite staggered from one another. Not sure if it is by design since some items are meant to be shared but each time I received my order first and I was finished eating before my partner's had hit the table. Not too big of a deal as we intended to - and did - share our food with each other, it just felt a bit disjointed in the moment. All in all we are already ready for a return visit to try more of the menu! read more

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Overall solid food and decent service while being busy. I did have to ask 3 times to get the cocktail I ordered though (which I wouldn't recommend, the lychee martini tasted artificially sweet). My friends enjoyed their mocktails and it's great that more restaurants have creative nonalcoholic options! Favorite dishes we ordered were the dragon roll and the udon noodles. The Japanese sweet potato was solid too. Their menu is huge and a lot of dishes sounded good so I'd like to come back and try more read more

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I came to PLANTA since I was in the area, and the food was truly excellent. I got the bang bang Broccoli, which is just deep fried broccoli with sauces on the side. The broccoli tasted delicious, and was very crispy even after about 30 minutes (since I got the food to go). I also got the fried rice, and it was one of the most flavorful fried rices that I've ever had. The food is a bit pricey, but I got a discount by downloading the app, which the servers helped me with. I definitely plan on coming back here and trying some of the other food. read more

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@planta girls dinner out the crew checked out PLANTA QUEEN in the west end Washington, DC for their fabulous "MAKI MONDAY" special aka $8 maki rolls OR $20 something unlimited maki rolls starting off with some beverages, we tried the: KOMBUCHA MOJITO rum, mint, lime, blueberry, pomegranate; LYCH PLEASE hibiscus-infused gin, lychee, lemon, pineapple; HERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM thai chili-infused tequila, lime, pineapple, mint, thai basil; and MEZ-CAL ME MAYBE mezcal, ginger, passionfruit, lime it was safe to say our favorite of the four was the mez-cal me maybe and the herb your enthusiasm was a close second next, for food we had to try all five maki rolls: CRISPY RICE spicy ahi watermelon, avocado; TORCHED AND PRESSED avocado, miso truffle glaze; DRAGON ROLL tempura broccoli, spinach, avocado, spicy unagi sauce; SPICY TUNA ROLL ahi watermelon, avocado, toasted coconut; and BAKED CRAB ROLL hearts of palm, spicy mayo, ponzu although all were good, we liked the torched and pressed and crispy rice the best we liked those last two so much we tried to order another round of them, but UNFORTUNATELY our waitress never rang them in & we waited ~ an hour for sushi that was never going to come and eventually just asked for the check to head out. read more

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I don't have enough words to describe how good of an experience I have had at this restaurant. I cannot believe their food is 100% plant based because flavors are definitely not sacrificed in this restaurant. Some of the must get options are: Bang Bang Broccoli, Spicy Tuna roll and the Dan Dan noodles!! read more

Went to Planta DC with one of my really good friends who happens to be vegan. We had an amazing experience at this vegan restaurant that serves delicious and creative dishes. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was a modern, sexy and overall a total vibe! We shared the corn dumplings an the bang bang broccoli. The corn dumplings were soft and savory, filled with corn and topped with a delicious chimichurri sauce. The bang bang broccoli was crispy and tangy, coated with a sweet chili glaze and peanut sauce. The Dan Dan noodles were hearty and satisfying, tossed with coconut milk, cilantro and sesame. peanuts. I absolutely understand why it's the most popular dish. Everything was so flavorful and satisfying, I didn't miss meat at all!! I highly recommend Planta DC to anyone looking for a vegan restaurant that doesn't compromise on taste or quality. read more

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Absolutely incredible! Highly recommend the spicy tuna, mushroom nigiri, and bang bang broccoli, but really can't go wrong. Amazing service too - shoutout to our waitress Shenna we adored her. read more

It's a shame - this place used to be really, really good. Since the new ownership, I have gotten food poisoning symptoms twice in a row after eating there. Once was a delivery order, the second was dining in. Unfortunately I will not be back. read more

So wanted to love it, yet ended up with a "meh" experience. My boyfriend raved about the Miami locations and had spent months finding reasons to take me to a DC location. Finally a pre-Kennedy Center performance provided the perfect excuse for a dinner at Planta Queen. What we found instead of the rave-worthy experiences he had at other locations in this chain was "ok" food that really wanted to work but was not well executed, and service that matched. The infamous sushi was the best of our dishes in terms of new and different flavor profile, but failed on the execution side - the rice base was not sufficiently pressed to hold together which meant you could barely pick it up, couldn't flip it to dip in soy sauce right side up, and half the rice ended up floating in the soy sauce dish. Spinach and mushroom dumplings were... fine... but I can put the same dish together using Trader Joe's frozen dumplings and some chili sauce. Truffle fried rice was... good. But beyond the truffle addition, a normal mound of fried rice. Service was mixed... two separate servers showed up to take our order (I appreciate the attentiveness) but later we had to wait minutes to flag someone down for drink refills. On the upside, cocktails were good and I liked the decor, if a little over the top for the neighborhood. Will we be back? Maybe, if just to see if Planta Queen was having a severe off night, or if this is the norm for this outpost. Here's hoping for the former, as I so wanted to like it more than I did! read more

We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Planta DC this evening. Here are my pros and cons: PROS (+): 1. The Singapore rice noodles were spiced to perfection. Even without any meat, I don't think I've ever had this dish in such a delicious way. The cilantro and mushrooms added a beautiful texture to the dish as well. 2. The taro sundae was an absolute masterpiece. The crunch of the rice crisps, the subtle sweetness of the taro ice cream (non dairy woo hooooo!) and sesame sauce, the tart berries, and the spongy waffle came together in an incredible, unique, and texturally epic dessert. 3. The cozy, yet elegant ambiance is great for a date or a family dinner. It was slightly loud, but still comfortable enough to hold a conversation. 4. The service was friendly and the food was served very quickly. CONS (-): 1. The garlic tofu was really underwhelming. I was disappointed to find that the $20 I spent was mainly a bowl of flavorless bok choy. 2. This is not exactly a con, but the lettuce wraps (while good - especially the sauce) were quite small. I wish we could've had a larger portion of the delicious filling. All in all, I'll do better research next time and order what my neighbors were having: the crispy potatoes, mushroom dumplings, and sushi! read more

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We love Planta!!! Great plant based food. My whole family, including my 1 and 4 year old, love to eat here. The vibe is phenomenal. We always have attentive and friendly servers. I love that they also have gluten free options as my son has a severe allergy. They're always kind of enough to ask if his has been diagnosed with celiac or a gluten allergy to avoid any health concerns (he just has a gluten allergy). I love the GF udon noodles and bang bang broccoli. You cannot go wrong at Planta! read more

Order the sushi box via Uber Eats. Presentation, taste, and choices were excellent! I orders the torched and pressed, crispy rice, tuna roll, and dragon roll Definitely for sharing or at least splitting half for one day and another for the next. As always A+ with PLANTA, a restaurant that never disappoints read more

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