We are sometimes skeptical that a restaurant with an extensive, many-page menu spanning multiple genres/ethnicities of food may not be able to do it all well. But the Red Dot seems to nail every single dish. We started with the multigrain vegan waffle with fresh fruit and loved it! So clean and flavorful, with perfectly ripe fruit. I do think the fruit should have been included, because it would have been a bit plain without it. Next, we had the ancient grains kitchari which was incredible. We loved all the fresh vegetables perfectly cooked, adding a variety of textures and flavors. It is offered as mild, medium, or hot; we got hot, which was great but not overly spicy, and we might request extra spicy next time. Lastly, we got the breakfast paratha wrap filled with their incredible tofu scramble. We were so impressed by how non-greasy it was (both the paratha and the scramble). We are always looking for food that isn't overly salty or oily, which is hard to find, but the Red Dot managed to do everything perfectly. Also major props to their masala chai, made super fresh with your choice of milk. The soy milk was creamy and pleasantly sweet and it didn't even require adding sugar. So rare to find vegan masala chai. The food takes fairly long to come out, but we felt it was worth it because of how delicious everything was; we also appreciated the generous portions. I think we have found one of our new favorite restaurants! read more

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Very charming lovely peaceful ambience and excellent food! Marvelous curry! Such crisp pomegranate iced tea! Very tasty & satisfying breakfast tofu scramble with fresh flavorful herbs and veggies. The cookies are huge and so delicious to eat bit by bit! Lovely latte. Service is thoughtful, caring and attentive to details. read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Huge delicious homemade fresh cookies! - Vegetarian Near Me - Wurtsboro, New York

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One of the best veggie restaurants in the world. Slower service than most people want but so worth it. Ambience is homie and feels quite like you are in somebody's clean house with a few extra tables. Thaitin mé go mór liom agus beannaithe bheith. read more

I'm not one for vegetarian, my wife is. This place won her over. It's clean and affordable and offers a unique menu of delicious vegetable options. It is hella tasty and prepared fresh. read more

Love this place. Ate outside. Had a great meal and can't wait to return! We did make reservations and we were asked to place our order at least an hour before arrival. This is great because in the last, it could take a very long time to get your food if they are super busy. It also takes away all of the stress of looking at the menu and making a quick choice. Made for such a better experience that was so smooth. Felt like going to a friend's house for dinner. read more

Be prepared to wait a hour as dishes are freshly prepared to order Bring you're own condiments Hot sauce etc ...... Protein burrito is excellent Hand cut fries amazing Family owned & operated by very peaceful people Ty Hannah God bless you read more

Amazing place. Fresh food. Very nice and warm place with friendly staff. Should highly recommend read more

I never leave reviews and have immense respect for the food industry. But the wait for food here is insane. We waited over an hour for food, which I was told an hour into our wait, is completely normal. We had young children with us, so any kind of heads up on how long this was going to take would have been appreciated. We got none. And when I asked if it was normal to wait this long, I was met with attitude from staff. The food is good, but not so good it's worth waiting an hour and half. I'll also say the Catskills are rife with places just like this that make Moosewood Bible-esque dishes with kale and buckwheat and Indian-adjacent entrees. They'll tell you the food takes so long, because everything is made to order. You know what else is artisanal and made to order? Me making dinner five nights a week at home. It's just as delicious and a lot faster. The food here may be made with love, but the service is not. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and unique, but the wait for food was unreasonable. We were told it would be a bit, as all the food is made from scratch. But we were the only people there, and it took over an hour to get our food (and we had 2 little kids with us). There isn't much that's worth waiting that long for. I appreciate the menu and the food though! read more

The food was amazing, the service was excellent and the ambiance was filled with love and positive energy!!

Cute restaurant with relaxed ambiance. I was greeted when I entered and seated promptly. The food is pretty good. I tried to pick things that seemed simple because I had heard about the wait times. We did wait over an hour for our food which was a bummer. I know things are made from scratch but I picked a simple sandwich. So, unless they were baking the bread I'm not sure why it was so delayed. It even took us over 30 minutes to get our drinks. I'm not sure I would return (over 1.5 hour drive) based on wait times for food. read more

Food was great. Service is slow, so be prepared to relax and wait. Waitress was friendly enough, rest of the crew had a crabby vibe. The decor was a little weird in my opinion with amateur paintings all over the place, porch floor was beat up, peeling paint, struggling houseplants and the bathroom seemed kind of dusty. Overall didn't seem very well kept. Definitely on the expensive side, we had one order pakoras, 2 pancakes and 2 chai coffees. Came to $80! A unique experience, especially for vegan and vegetarians. Plus Wurtsboro has become a really fun town to check out if you want to spend an afternoon. Make sure to schedule an extra hour to hang out. I can't see myself coming back for a $80 breakfast even though the chai coffee was out of this world read more

This feels like you're sitting in a sacred and spiritual kitchen, being served courses of love prepared with meticulous care and quality at a very good price. Mukta and his cooking family never disappoint and we love coming here, especially for the Pakora! read more

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Nice big vegetarian menu... But I had to wait 45 MINUTES for my take-out order... which I threw up in the middle of the night. Super-greasy pakora, half-cooked. This was my second attempt to get a good meal. I was giving them a chance to make up for my first visit: Several years ago I went there to have a waffle. When it arrived at my table, it was all broken up in pieces! The waitress seemed surprised that I wasn't happy with it. read more

Not just unbelievably delicious, healthy, vegetarian/vegan food but much much more! Maybe the most accommodating, warm and welcoming folks. Folks not just in the restaurant business but maybe on the planet. read more

We had the tofu curry it was excellent the service was good and the ambiance was relaxing. I highly recommend this restaurant

It takes sooooooo long but the food is sooooooo good. Tikka masala, burrito, kung pao, fries are a must. Just be prepared to wait a looooong time eating in and even longer taking out. Food is worth it. read more

What a cool little place! I stopped in here to drop off a key for their AirBnb (also fantastic). Food smelled incredible, ambiance was great, chai was to die for. And while I didn't try any of the food, listening to other customers rave about it said all I needed to hear. Will definitely stop in here again when I'm in the ar read more

This isn't just a great vegetarian restaurant; it's simply a great restaurant. The food looks and tastes beautiful, and the menu has terrific, interesting choices. I am always on the lookout for decent restaurants upstate, and I think this is the best up here, and that includes fine-dining places that cost twice as much. The owner took our order and was perfectly gracious. The restaurant itself is adorable and pleasant inside. This is my new favorite place--if you like good food and haven't checked it out, it's a must. read more

The porch seating was so relaxing and quaint. The food was excellent! Large portions and perfectly seasoned. Highly recommend for anyone, especially vegans. read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen far exceeded my expectations. The food is made fresh and the ingredients and spices are so impressive. They serve up big portions! I dare say this is my new favorite restaurant. I highly recommend it! read more

Delicious food, quaint place and terrific service. Everything was just perfect. Large portions and so many options for vegans. We had the tikka masala with tofu and the fishless tacos as well as the fried veggies appetizers. I highly recommend not passing this place up. my green tea was delicious as well and was offered to choose from an assortment of tea. Served in a large mug with fresh honey. I am looking forward to going back for the breakfast menu!! Definitely worth the drive if you are not close by. Nothing better than the perfect meal when you have been traveling all day and we found it. Not always easy as a vegan:) read more

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best restaurant in within 50 miles - must go - off exit 113 on route 17 (86) - excellent food - excellent atmoshpere, excellent service - note: food cooked to order so highly advised to call ahead and place order whether eating in or taking out - 845-644-5000! read more

Wow this cuisine is a delight! The flavors and portion sizes are immense! Place is small and quaint and good for smaller parties or couples. They know exactly what's on their menu and how to prepare it was allergies or preferences. I highly recommend the soup and sourdough! read more

Yes, the wait is long but the food is amazing! Every time we go to NY, we make the effort to come here. The ambiance is wonderful and the staff are so friendly and helpful! Will definitely be back! read more

The food itself is 10/10 stars. So delicious, healthy, and decent potions. However, the service is slow because they are understaffed. The food took an hour and we didn't get water until we got our food. Regardless, we still can't wait to return on our next trip through the Catskills as the food was outstanding. Someone who's had a lot of Indian/Thai cuisine, this place hits all the flavors and textures spot on. Great balance between creamy and crunchy. If you love curry and tikka masala I highly recommend trying this spot!! read more

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The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen may be my luckiest find since I started writing Yelp reviews. I spent over a month researching a Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant for my buddy's birthday. You know, something in the Albany Capital Region that had a proper menu and table service (a full restaurant). What I found were a number of cool little vegan sandwich shops and a big taste of the many woes of being a local vegetarian. So I started searching south in the Hudson Valley and Catskill areas. But the places I found had very limited menus and hours that were too early for a proper dinner. I started to wonder if vampires hunt vegans after dusk or something? Then came the day of the my friend's birthday hiking trip. I figured we'd wind up at a diner, Asian (stir fry), or Italian (pasta) place for dinner, but didn't want to ruin my trip worrying about it. So we hopped in the car, blasted our road trip playlist, and headed down to the Bear Hill Preserve to stand atop the cliffs overlooking the tri-state area. The day was beautiful and the views picturesque. As our adventure was about to come to a close, I popped open my Yelp app just to see if there was anything local. Low and behold, there amongst the wind swept mountains, I stood shocked and confused. My jaw hanging open like a Neanderthal discovering fire for the first time. The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen my beacon of hope, and only 8 miles away!?! So we drove down the mountain to the town of Wurtsboro, went inside, and were greeted by the friendliest of smiles. The waitress invited us to a table with natural sunlight, and then I began to notice that we were surrounded by artwork and creativity. This place really has a wonderfully positive vibe. But even more positive were the menus, which had a lot of great vegetarian and vegan choices -- that's right, a full NO MEAT menu. So we took some time to read through our options and placed our order. We started with the Pakora (Indian Fritters). They were delicious with a mild curry/tangy masala flavor and sweet chile sauce. At first it visually reminded us of a vegan calamari dish, lightly fried, and piled high. But as we dove in, we got pops of gorgeous herbal flavors such as cilantro, thyme, and basil atop the fried zucchini, sweet potatoes, and other yummy vegetables. We licked the plate clean... Next, my friend's Split Pea Soup came out. It too had a delicious herbal thyme flavor, with sauteed yellow onions, and green peas. While I'm not normally a pea soup fan, this had a great earthy flavor and natural sweetness that kept me intrigued. Then our main dishes came out. One friend ordered the Tofu Curry (minus the tofu) at medium heat. It was kind of perfect from what I tasted as the yellow curry, mixed vegetables, and coconut jasmine rice all worked incredibly well together. The medium spice had a perfect slow buildup in the back of my mouth and intensified with each new bite. My other friend got the Potato Kulcha (Stuffed Naan Bread). It had a lightly seasoned filling, crispy outside, had come with this curry spiced chutney-like thing that was absolutely amazing. It added a sweet finish to each bite and I kept going back for more (even though it wasn't my dish). I decided to be bold and try the Fish-less & Chips. It came with 3 battered fake fish fillets, lightly seasoned rustic fries, and a vegan house tartar sauce. I was really surprised that it actually tasted allot like fish and chips. Even the consistency of the fake fish reminded me of fish fillets, with a very light fish flavor, as cod tends to have. I was surprised and impressed! We all really enjoyed The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen and the fact that I discovered a full vegetarian restaurant while standing atop a mountain still blows my mind. More importantly, I was able to provide my friend with a proper birthday dinner, without him having to pick around the meat choices, or getting stuck with another stir fry or side salad. Needless to say, we'll definitely make this trip again in the future. read more

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So delicious, worth the wait. Everything is so fresh and so tasty. Bold flavors! Don't lose your patience. You must come here with calm mind and soul. Your patience will be rewarded. I love the pakora so crispy and party in your mouth spices. Large platter. read more

I love this place my best time for me is breakfast. The French Toast with bananas, strawberries, blueberries & maple syrup are delicious. The service is outstanding by Hannah she is amazing. It's a nice place to start your day calming, relaxing, & refreshing. read more

Our visit was on a very cold winter afternoon. The Chai warmed us up as did the beautiful welcome and calm atmosphere. The breakfast wrap had all the flavors on a warm, soft parathi. We felt right at home here and it was hard to leave. read more

Two hours of sitting with 4 people as each dish came out randomly. At the end of the meal the roti and batura bread arrived. Requested paratha with no cilantro and they agreed but it must be pre-made because it was loaded with cilantro. Asked for pakora with sweet chili sauce on side and instead it came drenched in it. It was a bad experience and I left nauseous and got sick afterwards. read more

I feel so incredibly lucky to have found this gem of a place on our way home from the Catskills. The menu has tons of gluten free options & everything is clearly labeled. The food was outstanding & the staff were so welcoming. We got a complimentary banana on our way out! Would come back here anytime I was in the area! read more

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We came here for a hot vegan breakfast and would recommend both the vegan pancakes and the vegan paratha breakfast wrap. Yum! Come check it out, relax and enjoy time with your loved ones while they make you delicious quality food from scratch. read more

The food at the Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen is excellent. But their service and coordination in the kitchen is amateurish at best -- or -- if the staff is professionally trained, then I'd say, "They may be good cooks but they are otherwise incompetent." We stopped around 2:00pm on a Sunday afternoon, not exactly prime time, and there was just one open table. It did not take long to realize why the place was full -- it takes forever for the kitchen to get the food out -- and thus an equally long time to turn over a table. When the server took our order, two in our party chose bowls of dal with sides of sour dough bread, another requested the multi-grain waffle (vegan) and I opted for the Indian savory pancake. The server informed us that they make everything from scratch so it takes some time to prepare the dishes. That was fine with us since our next scheduled activity wasn't until late in the afternoon. But when the first food arrived at the table the problems with the kitchen rapidly became apparent. The bowls of dal and bread were delivered first. The recipients politely waited for the rest of the food to come, but when it wasn't delivered within four or five minutes we urged them to dig in while it was still warm. They finished their soup and bread (enjoying the flavor immensely), and still the other two dishes had not arrived. One who ordered dal and bread decided he was still hungry and flagged down the server to order a plate of vegetable pakora. A while later the pakora were delivered (still no pancake or waffles). He ate his fill of the pakora (and shared some with the rest of us -- which was nice of him because we were still waiting for our pancake and waffles). By the way, the pakora were delicious. Finally the pancake and waffles came. I absolutely loved the pancake. A dense curry infused chickpea flour pancake held together a medley of nicely sautéed vegetables including spinach, red onion, green onion, tomato and cilantro. It was topped with a slightly savory, mostly sweet chutney -- a winning combination. Though the flavor profile was similar to dosa that I have eaten elsewhere, this was definitely a pancake. I also tasted the multi-grain waffle and it was first-rate too. But it is a shame the Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen's kitchen doesn't have it's act together. Obviously I don't expect a synchronized team of runners to bring out the food and simutaniously set it before each patron (like they did at my last Michelin starred restaurant dinner), but all the entrees for a table should come out at essentially the same time. For half the party to be finished eating before the other half is served is inexcusable. So -- five well deserved stars for the food, one star, equally deserved, for the poor service out of the kitchen -- averaging out to three stars over all. As much as I enjoyed the food, if I should stop again and and experience the same un-coordinated kitchen problems I'll be revising my rating to one star and I won't be back. read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Savory Indian Pancake -- loaded with veggies, topped with a sweet fruity chutney. - Vegetarian Near Me - Wurtsboro, New York

This place is legitimately amazing! So crazy to find this place seemingly in the middle of nowhere but everything was amazing from the decor to the service through to the food. The inside of this place is super cute and features home made paintings and various art hung across the walls and sitting in the shelves. My friend actually ended up buying one of the most beautiful printed paintings from the artist while we were there (who is actually the chef at times!) because she loved it so much and asked if it was for sale. For an appetizer we got the Pakora which is thinly sliced vegetables with a thai chili sauce and some indian spices. It was absolutely enormous and honestly completely filled me up even though just my friend and I had split it (and didn't even finish it). It was super crispy and flavorful; the indian spices really put a nice twist to the traditional thai chili calamari-type dish. We got the side of sourdough bread and it was delicious- perfectly made, literally melted in our mouths. My friend got the vegan cream of mushroom soup which she said was super tasty and light. For her main course she got the Tofu Curry but with soy chicken instead of tofu. She was completely impressed and told me that this was the best curry shes ever had in her life! She even had to triple check with the waiter to make sure it was vegan because it was extremely creamy unlike any other vegan dish she had tasted. Lastly, I got the Kung Pao soy chicken dish and it was out of this world! It was enormous and filled with fresh vegetables and freshly cooked tender soy chicken. I could barely eat any of it because the appetizer was so huge and I was already full from everything we had eaten already. We will be back here for sure !! Next time I definitely plan on trying the desserts too!! read more

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Hands down best curry ever! Made to order and delish. I get it with the tofu but you can sub for vegan chicken. Food takes time to prepare so if you're in a rush def call ahead to order. Staff very friendly too, and atmosphere chill. read more

Excellent food. Great service. Highly recommend coming here for lunch. We had the sourdough with avacado, fresh salad and fresh cut fries. DELICIOUS!!! Will be returning the next time I'm in town. Two thumbs up!!! read more

My my my may I say I love this place !!! I am currently going around and trying vegan restaurants in my area for a YouTube video and this was the first place I visited! I absolutely love the food the tacos filled me up right away and I save the king pao to eat at work for lunch the next day ! The flavors are top tier ! I stopped eating meat over 5 months ago and wanted to stay away from seafood for a little while since I'm a huge seafood lover, but as you know we can't consume was food everyday due to high levels of mercury ! ANYWAY, great place to go to ! Can't wait to try the other options on menu read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Fishless tacos - Vegetarian Near Me - Wurtsboro, New York

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I'm so glad to see the restaurant was still open and my schedule allowed me to stop in for a bite! As a grownup the food was delicious and there were definitely plenty of options for my picky children. Looking forward to bringing them with me next time! There isn't too much variety in the area so I'm really happy to have some more options. Portions were substantial, I made 2 meals out of the burrito and I'm a bigger guy. The other patrons while I was there needed to go boxes as well. Food is made to order so don't expect to be in and out quickly. The staff was very helpful with recommendations and such. read more

I was so excited to eat here and was greeted with the worst customer service. Walked in and sat down and a lady named "Hannah" came out all the way from the back of the kitchen .: like made an effort to come out to saying they have a zero tolerance policy. Did not explain what the policy is and for what. She then went to tell us they have a no drug policy. She said she could smell weed all the way to the kitchen. I told her no one was smoking inside and she refused to serve us. Kept repeating there is a "corporate policy" .. they have two restaurants and one is in california where weed is everywhere. She kept trying to push us out and not serve us and kept saying corporate policy. Weed is legal in NYC no one was smoking indoors. I mentioned to her if I had a body odor would she refuse to serve me. Or is it because of the way we look (tattoos and Hispanic). I called the restaurant in california since she could not give me a corporate number. Waiting on the owner or someone to get back to me. I guess if you don't fit their "look" you can't eat there. The menu says love but it's far from that read more

The Red Dot Vegetarian Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me - Wurtsboro, New York