Ok so I had driven by this restaurant so many times, didn't think much of it...until I decided to give up meat for Lent and now hunting for vegetarian dining options around town and decided on The Tasteful Kitchen. Restaurant: parking is in the back on a gravel lot and the entrance is also in the back. The atmosphere is very intimate and cozy. There are paintings and pieces of stained glasses decorating the walls (which you can actually buy). Food: there are about 5-7 small plates and main dishes and one special feature dish. I got the papaya salad and spaghetti squash (the special of the night) and it was super flavorful and delicious. My hubs got the asparagus soup and portobello Wellington and basically cleaned his plate in 5 mins. We were both extremely impressed with the service and how wonderful the food was prepared and how filling it was. Additionally, we each got their mock tails and those are to die for! I definitely recommend this restaurant to any and all diners, including as a change for meat lovers like me!! read more

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Service appears to be defunct even though the website still accepts orders. I ordered from the website and received an email saying that the order was being processed. My credit card was charged, but there was no further communication from Tasteful Kitchen even after I called twice, texted twice, and emailed them. read more

Not sur what has happened. I ordered recently and never received the order. Emailed and called. No response. Website has been same for weeks now. Have they gone out of business?? read more

Best and healthiest vegan food in the area! They mindfully source their food and cook them mindful of spices oils, everything healthy, healthy fats, healthy spices everything used in moderation and farm fresh from farm to table portions are huge. Each meal is bursting full of unique flavor such a wonderful, find and experience whether you're vegan or not, you're gonna love these foods!!!! We came into town to stay for a few days, looking for fresh vegan to fuel our bodies! Thankful we found this GEM! We ordered a half a week of meals delivered to our hotel the owner, Alex, was very accommodating and the entire team delivered meals, desserts, & soups based on our specifications!!! The ambiance of connecting, meal planning, purchase , and delivery was seamless!! We need to clone this company!!! Thank you Tasteful Kitchen!!! read more

I am so happy to find their meal delivery service! I have tried other meal delivery services which were fair to good but this is so much better than anything out there!! The service, convenience, ease of ordering, meals and the variety of offerings are all A+++. There is no preparation, just heat and eat! The pricing is great too as each entree makes two servings for my spouse and myself. This is seriously delicious and healthy food for anyone, either those who are eating only plant based meals, those who love meat, diary, eggs, but are curious about plant based meals and those who want to reduce the amount of meat, etc in their diet but don't want to give up flavor! read more

Wow!! You are in for a wonderful experience: Ambiance: Romantic low light with soft piano/jazz just right softening the background. Low quantity of seating feels warm and comfortable with warm earth tone walls and Tucson tasteful art. Service: Custom and perfect, feels couture. They care. Food: Wow consistently. Today had the sushi rolls as a starter. Delicious preparation for the eyes and hearty size for a mouthful each piece. Sauce around it allows you to customize to my pallet whether sweet or sriracha hot. Then the cauliflower cream soup. The chef's special was damn adventurous complimented with incredients for safety: deep greens were intense like I like it with smooth safety of sweet red cabbage, neutralizing quinoa and rich sweet white yams. The best was the smell from a tiny bunch of thime that created a thick blanket of scent that I can lean back and enjoy in breaks throughout the meal. Highly recommend. Booyakasha read more

I just received my third food delivery from The Tasteful Kitchen, and the meals continue to be GREAT! The ingredients taste really fresh and and the selection and variety is good. I love that they are 100% vegan. I just polished off the Eggplant Piccatta. Fabulous! The eggplant was cooked to perfection, as were the asparagus. It came with a rice medley and a delightful caper sauce that really set everything off. I'm so happy that these guys are doing food delivery. I've tried several on-line vegan food delivery services, but none of them come close to being this good. read more

The Tasteful Kitchen - Eggplant Piccatta - Vegetarian Near Me

This is the best vegetarian restaurant in Tucson. Most of the items in the menu are vegan and gluten free. We were traveling and passing by and came 2 times to enjoy the creativity of the Chef. The first night, we had the 4-course dinner. I enjoyed the Miso Eggplant plate. Hubby had the Green Chile Polenta plate. The dessert was Apple Spiced Crumbled with blueberry sauce. Yummy, yummy, yummy! The 2nd night I ordered the Korean BBQ Cauliflower Bites. Oh my! I just kept eating it because they were sooo gooood. Hubby doesn't like cauliflowers so I ate them all by myself. The cauliflower bites stay in the menu because it is so popular. I also had the Portebello Wellington. I didn't have a room for desserts. Hubby had the Krabby Cakes and Dark Chocolate Covered Pecan Stuffed Dates. The food is not just delicious but it is also so pretty. The presentation is so artistic and elegant. I can compare this place to the Millenium, Crossroads, Little Pine, etc. The dining rooms are decorated nicely and very artistically. A very elegant and warm atmosphere. The staff were all so nice and friendly. They are very helpful. The parking is in the back of the restaurant on a gravel lot. read more

The only reason I give one star is how slowwwwww everything went. We came here for a surprise birthday party and set reservations for 730pm. The girl we were surprising didn't show up until 800pm but at that time we still were not seated yet so we weren't able to surprise her at the table. It was incredibly hot inside the restaurant. We ordered food which took a while but they had forgotten two dishes and we had to remind them about the two other individuals after most people had already finished eating. Waters also took a long time for refills unless we asked even though the restaurant was emptying out and was almost empty by the time we got seated and had food on the table. One of the servers also told us we would have one room to ourselves but we ended up sharing the room with two other parties (which is totally cool but they didn't have to say that if it wasn't true). Cauliflower steak was amazing! Their signature dish is the eggplant but all of us liked the cauliflower steak the best and felt that the eggplant dish was mediocre. Probably wouldn't come here again since it took incredibly long for food that wasn't worth it. read more

My guest and I enjoyed a nice elegant dinner while visiting Tucson. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and delicious. Almost everything on the menu was vegan. The decor was elegant and cozy. My guest and I ordered the collard green wrap appetizer. Seriously mind-blowing freshness and flavor. Absolutely delicious. I ordered the beet burger. The burger itself was good as well as its accompaniments. I did not care for the sauce on the burger which seemed to have horseradish in it. My guest ordered the herb roasted cauliflower dish which was served with roasted tomatoes, pesto, potatoes and collard greens. Ah-mazing. The sauce on the cauliflower was so good! The cauliflower was perfectly roasted. I would recommend that dish to anyone. We were so full from dinner and appetizer that we did not have room for dessert unfortunately. The manager visited our table several times and seemed to genuinely care for the guests, which was nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and also recommend making a reservation. read more

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Well deserved review, like really! While in Tucson for a business trip I come across The Tasteful Kitchen. First, make sure to make a reservation, they rarely take walk in, we were lucky as a walk in or probably looked extremely tired or hungry, lol. It's quite hidden in Tucson, AZ. You'll park in the back not the front street, and you'll see the orange house. Everything in Tucson is very personal and cute. Enough parking, just an FYI. The restaurant is not big but has enough tables, but the waiting is tiny, but they do offer sitting outside. A unisex restroom kept clean next to the waiting area. Now, beauty is in the food. Holy, mother earth, I would drive 6.5 hours just to go back and eat. Their food is the bomb, no lie. It's the bomb! My favorite starter is the jicama street tacos, and sushi rolls, and the blueberry basil drink. For Entrée the Cauliflower steak is to die for which will come with a soup or salad. It makes you never miss the meat again, everything was well thought when creating this dish. Big enough to share, or just pig out as I did. Dessert: Banana bread, and holy mother of all desserts, these dishes have nothing on Morton's steak house and priced amazing without making you go broke. Warm enough to melt in your mouth, the right amount of crunch and you can taste the banana so deliciously. I swear I'm driving back just to have dinner. We ordered so much food and we paid $46 with tip each with a good friend of mine. read more

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The tasteful kitchen is ..... tasteful ! Vegetarian / vegan food does not mean boring bland food or just salad and tasteful kitchen proves it by their flavorful, delicious and appetizing plant-based food. The menu is very creative, unique but limited. The recipes seem to be inspired by many different cuisines from all over the world. For example, the appetizer special for the day we dined were peppers sauteed with garlic and sauce, a very much asian style recipe and very delicious as well. Their signature cauliflower steak seemed to be Italian style and was really flavorful, yummy and filling. If you'd like to eat mexican they have tacos and if you'd like to eat japanese, they even have a vegetarian sushi for you. The mocktails on the menu were not that impressive but the desserts are pretty good. Don't leave without tasting the chocolate covered dates stuffed with pecan. Food presentation is very pretty and tempting. Portions are huge, 1 entree can easily be shared by two. The restaurant is located in a small building with not so inviting exterior, the interior also seems old, but still has a classy vibe with the nice music, awesome service and the table set-up. read more

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Stopped by during a working lunch and was glad I did. I wasn't aware it's not a place you go to when you're pressed for time, but that staff was so accommodating with getting us our food out fast, yet still tasty and fresh. We both opted for the blue corn crusted cauliflower with a salad. The salad tasted fresh and the vinaigrette was light and tasty. The main dish also had sweet potatoes and other veggies. The atmosphere is an ideal date night or gals night out spot. They even have a $7 cork service so you can bring your own wine and beer. Best of all they have GF and vegan options! read more

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Tasteful kitchen is so amazing and if you want a Chef prepared vegan option that tastes so good than this is your spot. It's my new favorite spot for my vegan cravings. It's not that easy on the wallet ($20 main dishes), but it's well worth the money. The waiter was super friendly and on top of our needs. Try the Street tacos (see my pic). They were so dang good!!! Jicama shells....What?! I know right?! They're so dang good! Trust me. Come here on a date or just for a regular meal. read more

Fantastic food, great service! This was my first time eating here and I enjoyed every moment of it. My friend and I sat at a little table and were quickly greeted by our very pleasant server who was more than happy to answer any question we had about he food. Since I'm a gluten-free vegan finding places I can eat is an adventure for me, so you can imagine how delighted I was to find this restaurant. Once we placed our order, the food was served in a timely fashion and every bite was delightful and bursting of flavor. I was so impressed with the creativity these meals consisted of. And my friend, who is not vegan, enjoyed her meal just as much as I enjoyed mine. Highly recommended for any individual who loves great service and amazing meals! read more

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While I'm not vegan or vegetarian, I found my cauliflower steak to be excellent. Cooked just right with great flavors and a delicious sauce. Asparagus and potatoes on the side were also great. I enjoyed the carrot cake for dessert too. Their $7 cork fee is very reasonable (where I live it's typically $30!). Service was good, and having one of the owners come by and talk with us a few times was also a nice touch. All the food was great and I'd return for that (and I give the food 4 stars!). However, I removed a star because they charge a 3.9% to pay with a credit card. For a restaurant that charges $20 an entree, I find it ridiculous to pass this cost on to customers in this way. I've never seen a restaurant at this price point do this to customers. It left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended) after an otherwise good experience. I suggest that instead of charging a fee to pay with a credit card, they instead build the fees into the cost of their dishes to improve the experience of credit card paying customers. read more

The Tasteful Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me

Had a great experience dining at Tasteful Kitchen when my family came to visit! Salad and dressing was very flavorful! The TK Sushi Roll was incredible, so so flavorful and I couldn't even tell it wasn't rice but perfectly cooked eggplant! We were debating picking some up the next day again because it was so good. Highly recommend Sunflower street tacos: also great, but not quite sushi level of deliciousness. Very inventive and healthy. Herb Crusted Cauliflower Steak: well plated, healthy, good but probably the least flavorful of all the delicious dishes Deserts (carrot cake and a chocolate dessert) were both great as well! Will definitely return, great for special occasions! read more

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I was looking for a plant based meal service with zero prep required and The Tasteful Kitchen blew my expectations out of the water. There is a good selection of meals to choose from each week (so far after two months none of the meals have been repeats), and I think the price is reasonable for the quality. This service drastically cuts down the time I spend on thinking about meals for the week. I highly recommend this service for anyone who's wanting easy, delicious meals. read more

After living in Tucson for a year, I finally got the chance to check this place out. Being vegan in Tucson is difficult- you don't have too many options for going out to dinner, and when you do, they're not great. My co worker had dinner here a few weeks back and absolutely loved It. She isn't vegetarian or vegan, but couldn't stop raving about this place. Me and my friend went to have dinner on a Friday night, to catch up on life. The ambiance is very relaxing, the owners come and chat with you as you're waiting for your food. Our server Jesus was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, and sweet. He was constantly checking up on us. If I had my own restaurant, I'd definitely hire him. The food was fantastic. The menu is very limited, but all the options sound amazing. You also have the option of doing a four course meal. Soup, salad, main course, and dessert. They were also running a trio special, appetizer, main course, and dessert. I had the trio which had jalapeño poppers, pumpkin cranberry pecan tamale with rice and beans, and then dessert was some kind of banana loaf (don't quite remember). I highly highly recommend this place, if you're vegan or not. The flavors are fantastic and vibrant, and the presentation is amazing too. read more

The Tasteful Kitchen - Vegetarian Near Me

I'm so excited and fortunate to have found Tasteful Kitchen's weekly meal delivery and am ordering almost every week! If you're a vegan or eat plant-based a few times a week, the chef's rotating creations are amazing recipes, extremely fresh, healthy and tasty. They make it super easy- just order online on the weekend for meal delivery to your home once a week. It costs much less than restaurant delivery or even mailed meal delivery and is fresh, locally made and supports a local small business. read more

Even if you aren't a vegetarian you must try this place! The dishes are so creative and tasty you won't be disappointed. This is the second time I came and certainly not the last. All the dishes are so artfully displayed and the service is very personable. The pricing isn't bad either. So if you're looking for a quaint little place with some good delicious food, give this quaint little restaurant a try. read more

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Delicious!!!! I came here for the Spring rolls in the spicy peanut sauce. It was yummier than I exPected and ordered another to go. The soup special was a scrumptious butternut squash soup. The special dessert was super delicious too! I will be back next time I am in Tucson. read more

Tasteful Kitchen has transitioned to a prepared meal service rather than a traditional restaurant this year. They offer healthy, delicious vegan prepared meals. We've been going through a nightmare kitchen renovation and haven't had a functioning kitchen since September. This meal service has been a lifesaver. The food is amazing and doesn't feel heavy or make me feel bad like so much restaurant food does. Everything is fresh, prepared extremely well, not overly oily or salty, but full of flavor! I highly recommend trying their meal service out. read more

Let me start by stating I am not vegetarian, but I could easily become one if all vegetarian food tasted like this! This place is so quaint and nicely decorated, visually - a truly lovely little restaurant. It is owned by two sisters. We came for a friends birthday, there were 11 of us - and they had a lovely big round table set up for us off the little main dining room. The friend whose birthday we were celebrating is on such a restrictive diet that it was refreshing to know that she has a place to eat where she can order at least half of what is on the menu. (she loves this place, and has attended a cooking class they offer). Many of us are far from vegetarian, but I think all of us were impressed with the food. My hubby is a steak and potatoes guy and even he commented on how flavorful the food was. Foodwise: We started with the green chile quesadilla's which were DELICIOUS, I couldn't believe how yummy they were with squash and chile. My husband ordered the full Thai (or Asian - can't remember the actual name of it) peanut salad which was huge and tasted pretty darn good. I had their special which was roasted vegetables and Quinoa and it was outstanding. My girlfriend ordered their vegetable ratatouille since she and I decided to nibble off of each other's plates and that was actually my favorite, VERY robust in flavor. Other's at our table ordered the microbiotic plate, the potato stack (called something else on the menu) and spaghetti two ways. For dessert - those of us none vegan's were happy to see two "classic" desserts listed on the menu - the one that jumped out was the Carrot Cake. One of the sisters who was serving us told us that it was her Mom's recipe. It was not disappointing and SOOOO yummy. The best part about it was she doesn't put raisin's in it which I appreciate since I feel raisin's have no place in a carrot cake. Overall great experience, ambiance, service - I would come back, even as a non vegetarian. read more

If there was a restaurant that I was predestined to love, it had to be the Tasteful Kitchen. I love veggies. I like the diversity of taste, texture, and colors that veggies present. Even though I'm not a vegetarian, I could outlast, with only vegetables and fruit, an average bear or an average U of Arizona grad. Two friends and I tried this restaurant based on my suggestion. As I got out of my car, I was greeted with pleasant smell from the restaurant. It was nice and smelled all so familiar like my Mom's cooking. The view of the restaurant was also so special. The mural lit by the a pair of bright lights was strikingly energetic. The reataurant was cozy and the staff greeted immediately with a welcoming smile. There were original paintings and arts on the wall to make this restaurant seem more organic. The visual setting is a high class restaurant, with nice thick glasses and nicely folded napkins. ( do replace those horrible metal chairs please.) The items on the menu looked appetizing. The menu claimed that it takes 1 1/2 hours to enjoy the four course meal. (I plan on taking a bottle of wine next time to enjoy the experience more). We all ordered different 4-course meals and shared each other's plates so that we can fully appreciate the dishes. First, the presentation was immaculate! Each dish was carefully and meticulously arranged in color and in structure. The garbanzo soup was delicious. The salad didn't disappoint either. The main meals all came beautifully presented. (See pictures). Well done! However, the taste of the main course was not what I had expected. It seems, although well prepared, the meals were too far removed from its organic nature. All main courses were prepared to look and feel like meat-based entrées, and by doing so they lost their organic form and taste. This was a disappointment. The dessert was also disappointing as well. The banana cake was too dry and the chocolate dates were too sweet. The carrot cake was the best out of the three. Overall, the presentation is superior. The effort to create the meal is commendable. However the main course went too far away from the pure beginning and lost the core of vegetables. It could have been so much better. (I do think those who like French cooking may enjoy their main courses more than I did.) I do have high hopes for this wonderfully different place and will visit again some time in the future. I recommend this restaurant for you to try, as there is a good vibe and a potential for it to be a great restaurant. I commend the owner and the staff for being innovative and getting off the beaten path. read more

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Passing through Tuscon for a night on our road trip. We live in LA where there is a lot of vegan options, and this rivals some of the best! All the food was amazing. The restaurant was incredibly accommodating. Great service. I would 100% stop in again on another trip! read more

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What a gem! The Thompsons have outdone themselves and brought a bit of culinary heaven to midtown. My wife and I had the four course meal for $25 and it was underpriced. Exquisite tasting healthy food is a rarity, but each course was sumptuous and the presentation was amazing. So, to my fellow Tucsonans and visitors to Tucson, run, don't walk to this restaurant. Obviously, I am now a huge fan and will return religiously. read more

Ate here for the very first time tonight and I have to say it was really good! What I love most about this place is how you can really taste the freshness from just the first bite. To start off, the Sweet Potato Wedges was really soft and subtle and by pairing it with the chipotle tahini aioli dipping sauce, gave it a blast of both the sweetness and spiciness that even someone who are usually not a big fan of spicy food would defiantly enjoy. Even though I was a little full from the starter, i could not resist the savoriness of the Savory Stuffed Mushrooms for my main course . The cauliflower, fennel, walnuts and herbs mixture was very moist and rich with favors. The only complaint that I have is that the waitress would walk by us several times saying that she'll get us water even though there was only one other couple in the restaurant. I had to offer my boyfriend my water a couple of times because I felt bad for him. The waitress finally filled his glass before we're done eating out main course though. All in all, great food, beautiful atmosphere, and alright service! read more

The Tasteful Kitchen - Left: Stuffed potatoes Right: Sweet potato wedges - Vegetarian Near Me

Sooooooooo (breathe) oooooooooooo oooooooooooo good Came highly recommended and did not disappoint. All veg, great service, creative flavors and combos AND homemade shrub sodas. After our great meal we were greeted by a very mouthy cat in the back parking lot who explained to us how really f***ing hot it was. We know, kitty, we know. Will definitely be back. read more

This was such a wonderful surprise!!! Tucked away on a side street in the heart if Tucson I was ready to be grateful for a halfway decent veggie burger... Boy was I incredibly impressed! This dining establishment was all about QUALITY over quantity with organic, raw vegan choices that one hundred percent would make me want to come back for another business trip to Tucson just for the raw tacos!!! And a major thank you must go out to the wonderful woman who helped me with my take out order. Sometimes when you travel alone it can be extra disappointing when you experience poor customer service. She made my choices easy and brought my food very quickly! I would definitely try to go back as soon as I am in town :) a hidden gem!!! read more

The Tasteful Kitchen - I ordered the creamy (yet amazingly dairy free) broccoli soup and raw vegan tacos which blew my mind!! - Vegetarian Near Me

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The beet and kale salad is so delicious! I'm addicted to it and never get tired of it. I order it every week. Food is fresh, delicious, and arrives on time. Highly recommend! read more

A gem. I am in Tucson a lot but this was my first visit to this establishment. We had no reservation but were seated swiftly and with warmth. The menu is remarkable. I am accustomed to having to "select" the one vegetarian choice from a menu but here, every choice is really a choice. The food flavors are excellent and the plating beautiful. The service was nearly perfect. And yet the prices are reasonable. In all a superlative experience. read more

I have been wanting to check this place out for quite a while. My schedule makes it a little challenging to frequent restaurants during normal dinner hours. Because of this, I have missed them in the past. This time I was determined and we sat on a bench outside for half an hour waiting for them to open. It was definitely worth the wait! Nearly everything is vegan, and most options are gluten-free. My daughter and I ordered a bit of everything with the idea of sharing. What ended up happening is we ate enough to leave there very full and we both had meals for the next day. I highly recommend this approach so you don't miss out on anything. Besides, who doesn't love having their lunch packaged for tomorrow? Even so, if you are just looking for a meal with no doggy bag, there is an offer for dinner that includes drink, an appetizer, your choice of main course, and dessert for a very reasonable price. As for my daughter and me, we will stick with ordering enough to have tomorrow's lunch covered, too. I will include photos so you can see what we ate. :) read more

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Found this place by accident... and am blown away. Best experience outside of city o city in Denver for truly inspiring vegetarian cuisine. Gourmet, tasty, but not trying to imitate meat dishes with substitute ingredients. We had the Portobello mushroom Wellington with cream of asparagus soup. The soup had just the perfect savory edge and not sure I have ever tasted better. Wellington pastry is the perfect mix of flaky buttery flavor and the mushroom was cooked to perfection. The crab patties have a fantastic flavor and texture and are vegan friendly. Desert was unbelievable... chocolate sauce on home made banana spice bread with fresh strawberries. I don't recall the second dessert because it disappeared too fast. All the veggies are local, and they even grow done of the spices Be warned, if there is any down side. It's they do not have a liquor license, but you can byob. read more

This place is amazing! Had the brussel sprouts & crispy potatoes for appetizer, herb crusted cauliflower steak and miso glazed eggplant for entrees. All of it was seriously delicious. Regrettably we did not save room for dessert. Service was top notch and the owner was a delight. Make sure you make a reservation, it's a popular place. read more

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Love the concept and any time we find a place with a focus on plant based elevated options we are in heaven. Something was off though. Especially when you see the photos here first and then expect the same. The pics of eggplant miso here looked so interesting but our dish looked more like my own home made attempt to replicate it. None of our food was plated as artfully as represented so it felt a bit like a bait and switch. As for the taste, I expected more curry flavor and the eggplant had a bit of a not quite finished being cooked rawness that was unpleasant. The chef whim was some convoluted tart with an oddly random array of ingredients that made no sense being put together or on a tart, especially when they're too watery so the pastry turned to push. There was cumin overpowering the natural earthy flavors. Also really disappointed that waiter stated everything was farm to table but the beets seems like fresh out of a can, not like fresh roasted. The soup was a basic vegetable but with nothing unique or imaginative about it. Maybe something as simple as how the veggies were prepped, if more Artfully diced or contemplated would have helped here. This was more like soup my nana makes with haphazardly chopped carrots and a dull knife I felt like most dishes needed some sort of fresh herb like cilantro or dill to bring them to life. They also needed prep like how Japanese restaurants can shred, dice, julienne, mandolin finely to create visually stimulating presentations. Lastly, the place felt stuck between wanting to be a "nice" bistro or just another hole in the wall vegetarian place. It seems they'd like this to be a fine dining type experience, but that's incongruous with silverware is just a notch above disposable. I think this place has potential for sure. I'd recommend the chef check out "Plant, Food & Wine" in Venice Beach, CA to see what the upper register in this type venue can be. I'd really love to love this but I feel it is so important to crush it especially so we plant based people when bringing carnivores out can excite them about our cuisine. read more

Been to this restaurant twice now. It's cute, local, small. Pricey, but again local with locally sourced ingredients. They do a good job of trying to keep their food processed to the minimum with good taste to the max. Remembering that will help you appreciate what you're eating as you're eating it. Here are the dishes I've tried and what I think about them. Korean BBQ Cauliflower Bites. BEST IN THE WORLD EVER. GET THESE. Forget all else. Order two dishes for yourself. Order more for your friends. In fact, just make this meal into a cauliflower bite party. These cauliflower bites are expertly flavored and have a wonderful crisp texture on the outside. The flavor is not lost on the inside, even with a larger piece of cauliflower. My boyfriend is not vegetarian so he had his reserves about this place. But when he ordered this dish he said he could possibly see himself going vegetarian/vegan if he had more food like this. Score for The Tasteful Kitchen! TK Sushi Roll. These weren't bad, I don't remember being particularly impressed by these. No harm in trying something new, I'd say. Sunflower Street Tacos. Not my favorite. The cauliflower was spiced too bitterly for my tastes. The radish-slices taco shell was interesting. The sauce on top was also incredibly good. Unfortunately, the bitterness overpowered everything. Muddled Mocktail. Not my favorite either. It's something like carbonated water with blueberries in it. A bit too much bite with not enough sweet. If I had any recommendations to the restaurant, I would ask that the waiter/waitress step into the lobby more often. It was a bit of a waiting game to hope that they would stop by for us to request the check, take-out boxes, etc. But the staff is very kind and hospitable. I remember coming in while they were closing down early (not enough customers) and they said they would be able to offer us their appetizer menu at least. On another occasion they were having problems with their A/C (it was too cold) and they reminded us that we could ask to raise the heater up if we wanted. Super nice. read more

Excellent food. Seriously, almost every bite was incredible. Table favorites were: the sushi roll, krabby patties, the eggplant miso entree, the shrub soda drink, and the chocolate-covered dates. BUT the service was super awkward, bordering on rude. And with so many other good choices for food these days, I won't tolerate that. Examples: I asked for help making a decision between three entrees and was curious what the server would recommend. His reply was: "I don't want to be responsible for you not liking something... you're an adult, be an adult and choose." Then, a friend asked what one dish was like and he replied: "it tastes exactly like it sounds. Read the description." There were so many more zingers from the server that we just had to laugh it off and roll our eyes to not have the whole evening ruined. And finally, even though I called ahead of time and asked if they could take a party of 7, one hour before closing time (to which the restaurant replied "yes, we're slow right now, please come."), we were seated and immediately and heard grumblings from multiple employees about how they sent most of their kitchen staff home and how the chef was frustrated a big party came in late, etc... So next time save me the trouble. If your restaurant can't handle a 7-top without making it known to the customer how understaffed you are, how pissed off your chef is about us being there an hour before closing, and without an incredibly rude and awkward server making us cringe every time he opened his mouth... just tell us you're busy. Tell us you're booked. Tell us not to come because you just let your sous chefs went home and without anyone to prep you can't handle the rush. Then at least I'd understand. I would much rather be turned away than be invited in and made to feel incredibly uncomfortable while trying to enjoy a nice meal. So please, next time, save someone the trouble of incredibly awkward quips and some extremely rude and unprofessional behavior from your wait staff. The food was great. Understaffed or not, the chef pulled it together and send out some incredible dishes. Which is really too bad, because with the front of the house acting like they did, displaying a total lack of regard for the customer experience and consistently delivering such rude and unprofessional service you can guarantee I will never be back. read more

As compared to other vegan food it felt relatively bland. I think they are focusing on being a fancy restaurant more than providing great food. read more

Nice ambience, casual, a little arty, very pleasant. The vegetarian menu is creative, presentation is enticing, and everything our table of five ordered was expertly prepared. Eggplant (miso) maybe the best I've ever had. The portobello Wellington was delicious and filling. No alcohol, but they have a minimal corkage fee, and their mocktails are refreshing - tHe blueberry mint 'mojito, for instance. The hostess and servers were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our dinner here read more