As the weather gets warmer, I am craving something fresh and refreshing. After browsing the menu, I…read morewas convinced the mango salad was exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't have side dishes, so I ended up ordering the lemongrass vermicelli along with a guava juice instead. The guava juice was a bit of a surprise--not quite the freshly made tropical drink I had imagined. It turned out to be the same bottled guava juice you can easily find at the grocery store, just served in a glass and at restaurant prices. Then my lemongrass vermicelli arrived, and the server warned me to be careful because it was very hot. That definitely caught me off guard! When I think of vermicelli bowls, I picture cool noodles, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a refreshing meal perfect for a sunny day. This version was served piping hot, making it feel more comforting than refreshing. That said, the dish was still packed with flavour. The fragrant lemongrass aroma filled the bowl, the vegetables added plenty of texture, and the savoury components came together nicely. It just wasn't the light, cooling meal I had originally set my heart on when I walked in, dreaming about mango salad on a warm day.

This is a great vegan Vietnamese place on Kingsway I have recently tried. Everything is really…read moredelicious. Service is fast as well and I like the ambience too. I tried fried oyster mushrooms they were delicious and went well with all the side garnishing. The black garlic eggplant is something new to try and went with rice and salad. It has fried tofu too which was nicely cooked too. Quantity and portion size is justified for the price. Overall a great Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway. Will-definitely go back and highly recommend this place!

Returned for dim sum with a group of 6. Many of the dim sum dishes are portioned in 3's so this was…read morethe perfect group size. I was the only veg-inclined person in the group and didn't realize some of the others didn't know the place was fully vegetarian before arriving, but it didn't seem like anyone was disappointed with the vegetarian offerings. We tried a large variety of dishes, and I won't list all of them because I don't think I'd even remember everything. My favourites were the walnut custard buns, the pea tips rice sheet roll, and the new tapioca pudding (I'd never tried this kind of baked tapioca pudding before and I loved the texture). They also brought out fresh baked barbeque buns which were nice and soft. Others really liked the vegetarian chicken nuggets and black truffle mushroom dumplings, so I think it's safe to say everything is pretty good. I felt like I ate a lot, but at the end, after they split the bill 6 ways, everyone only paid $22 (before tip). So if you go with a big group you can try lots of things at a pretty good price. Service was pretty good. They did try to push some dishes on us, but I think they were just trying to be helpful with most of us not being familiar with how to order for dim sum, and their patience was appreciated.

Our waitress Cindy was patient, kind, and helpful. The manager Man was also helpful…read more My vegan husband was delighted to find a vegetarian restaurant, and my aunt likes that the food is free of garlic and onion. Hubby liked the fake steak with black pepper. I liked the shiitake mushroom dish. The tofu and eggplant dish was OK too. My cousin's sweet and sour dish was good.

the server was amazing- we hadn't been here since the renovations and she reviewed what was the…read moresame and different with the menu. food was great - taro chips superb. ambience- clean and light. did fine the chairs a bit hard

Chau Cafe has been a popular vegetarian spot in my neighbourhood for years, and I can't believe I…read moreforgot about it. I hadn't been back in a long time, so I decided to stop by last Saturday. The first thing I noticed was how clean and organized the restaurant is. They have a self-serve station stocked with water, utensils, napkins, and takeout containers. This is such a thoughtful touch and makes it so convenient. I ordered the Namaste Fresh Rolls, and they were absolutely incredible. There were fresh, and the peanut sauce was perfect. Honestly, I could have eaten several of them! I also had the Rickshaw Bowl, which was packed with flavour. To drink, I tried their signature coconut shake, and as someone who's a sucker for anything coconut, it did not disappoint. Before leaving, I also picked up a pint of their Vietnamese Coffee ice cream (still in my freezer)! If you're a peanut butter lover, you have to get their dark chocolate peanut butter. It was amazing! I enjoyed last Saturday so much that I came back the next day for dinner. This time I ordered their famous Golden Temple Soup with noodles and organic tofu, along with the Sunrise Fresh Rolls. The soup lived up to the hype. The curry broth was rich, comforting, and full of flavour. The noodles had the perfect texture and the organic tofu was excellent. And once again, their fresh rolls were fantastic! Before I left, I had the chance to chat with the owner, who was incredibly kind and friendly. She shared a little about the business, and it was clear how much care and passion goes into the restaurant. I genuinely wish them continued success.

It's nice to have vegetarian versions of all cuisines popping up everywhere for inclusivity. I…read moreexpected the broth to be bland but it was actually very flavorful. The only thing I disliked was that some veggies were cut too big. So its not like regular pho where I can have noodle and meat in one bite. This one, for eg., I have to eat the cauliflower as a whole first. I like the variety of veggies but I wish for more variety of veggie meat. Just missing some chewy mouth feels. Otherwise very solid dish for anyone who has a vegetarian diet.

It's a vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. They have a menu with pictures of the dishes…read more Bún 3 Màu: rice vermicelli, vegan ham, shredded beancurd, spring rolls, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, basil, pickled daikon and carrots, leek, roasted peanuts. With Nuóc Châm dipping sauce. Bánh Xèo: crispy savoury crepe filled with assorted veggies, vegan ham, and tofu. It's served with leafy greens (coriander, lettuce, Thai basil, shiso) and pickles. With Nuóc Châm dipping sauce. The dish is beautifully presented and looks so appetizing! I feel drawn to dishes that come with lots of raw veggies. They don't weigh me down after the meal. :D

Sun Bo Kong vegetarian Restaurant is located at 1363 Kingsway, Vancouver,BC…read moreFood: Service: Ambiance: Happy Chinese New Year to everyone who is enjoying the food at the Sun Bo Kong vegetarian Restaurant(advance notice)

Delicious vegetarian dim sum! It honestly tasted like the real thing if the dish was mimicing a…read moremeat based dim sum or had incredible umami if they used mushrooms as the flavor profile. My first impression was oo it's busy and filled with Asian grandparents - that's a good sign, and we were not disappointed! I do think the prices were a bit high - higher than normal priced dim sum with meat, but I think it's worth it!

It had been awhile since I visited The Burrow! We went there on a Friday evening around dinner time…read moreand it was kinda empty. I remember they use to have a wait before. The food is as good as always! For drinks I got their horchata with almond milk - SOOO good! The cinnamon on top made all the different and it was perfect for a hot summer day. For food - :: I had their sticky garlic wings, it was my first time having it. I loved it soo much! I'm not vegan, but I kind of liked it more than chicken wings... the flavours were so good. :: Got their quesadilla which came with rice and beans. Loved it! Honestly, their portion sizes are so good! I had my meal in two servings. I'll be back soon :)

Recently visited the vegan Mexican restaurant on commercial drive. First time been to a vegan…read moreMexican restaurant. Ambience is good and Mexican food was delicious. My favorite was Hampton nachos. Everything was in good quantity. 10 wings were unique in flavor. Enchiladas had good flavour and quite heavy. Quesadillas were tasty as well. Did not like the French toast.- it was bit hard bread. Service was slow. Had to wait for an hour for order to arrive. Overall a good experience for food but it's kind of a long wait on Sunday.

Had to come back to my favourite dosa place in Vancouver! My cousin was visiting from LA and was…read morecraving good south Indian food so I had to get him here. He was as much a fan of this place as I am. Their filter coffee was extra good this time! Their food quality is always really good!

Solid Indian place that took over the former Kent's Kitchen space on Kingsway…read more Parking is available in the plaza lot, as well as the side streets. The is quite modern. It was clearly once a (Chinese) seafood restaurant at one point, as the holes for the seafood tanks are still around. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. Chicken 65 - nice and spicy. It's more of a dry recipe compared to other places. In other words, there isn't much sauce. Served with a basic salad. Goat pepper fry - chunks of goat (bone in) with cilantro, served on a leaf. Pretty tasty. Nice juicy marrow. Cindamani chicken - a bit more sauce than expected. Basically not much different from a chicken curry. In any case, nice and tasty. Friends and I left happy. Would gladly come back. Recommended.

Over the years, I've managed to eat at their previous three restaurants, and finally made it to…read morethis one, the last one standing. The food, the ambience, the service are all outstanding Creative and comforting vegan food done really well. Like in the previous location, staff are attentive and caring I really hope this location survives in this challenging economy for restaurants.

I've been here twice now and both times the food has been delicious…read more I love the menu is clearly labeled allergen menu. I'm dairy (all vegan here) and gluten free. My boyfriend loved this place and he got a chikken burger and fries. I got one of their specials for the week. Both meals hit the spot for us. There is parking but would recommend looking around the neighborhood behind the restaurant for a good spot.

Wow! My wife and I are 70 and have been blessed to travel quite a bit, and we have never…read moreexperienced a meal like the one we had at The Acorn. This is a vegetarian restaurant and we had the ten course tasting menu ( which sounds like a lot but most dishes are 3-4 bites). Everything is seasonal so when we were there in June the dishes included asparagus, potatoes, leeks, rhubarb, etc. and every dish was amazing. The service was also very attentive, including explaining in detail what each dish was when it was served. Delightful. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

The lighting is dim and romantic. Definitely not conducive to sexy food photos…read more The waitstaff was speedy and friendly. The acorn has been on my list for YEARS! So to say I was extremely excited is an understatement. We ordered the Sourdough (with House Cultured Butter, Vancouver Island Sea Salt) Shiitake (with Soy Braised Squash, Kelp, Ginger,Lemongrass) Cabbage with Brown Butter and Pomme Dauphinois Harvest which was house made ravioli stuffed with chicken of the woods. For dessert the Plum with Fig Leaf, Miso Honeycomb and Thai Basil Sourdough was good. No arguments there. The shiitake was fine, palatable. The cabbage and potato were very bland and made me question why the Acorn is so hyped. It was so bland i didn't finish it. Keep in mind SERVING SIZES ARE TINY. The ravioli were practically inedible the chicken of the woods was beyond overly salted and the pasta wasn't cooked. We joked that al dente was at least touching water. This pasta has never heard of water. Easily one of if not THE WORST PASTA I've ever had at a restaurant in the past few years. Thank goodness the plum dessert was yummy. Very good. But truly I don't understand why people rave about The Acorn. I love food. Im a vegetarian but it's hard to comprehend why it's so hyped. Maybe there was a new cook? Maybe it was an off night? Crossed off my Vancouver bucket list. It took me a while to write this review because I frankly was in shock the contrast between the actual food vs the lore it has around town. The highlights were a basic sourdough and a well balanced dessert. That just feels so wrong.

I always thought Feast & Fallow was mainly a bakery café, so when I stopped by for their summer…read morepop-up pancake party, I fully expected to be ordering something sweet. Then I spotted the savoury options on the menu and my plans immediately changed. Sorry, pancakes, but the deli sandwich won my heart. Packed with plant-based deli slices, salami, cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, the real star was the sun-dried tomato spread. Its flavour was bold, rich, and intensely savoury, bringing a punch of umami to every bite. The pressed bread added a satisfying crunch, while the fresh vegetables kept everything balanced. It came with rippled chips and a pickle on the side, and that pickle was the perfect companion--crisp, tangy, and exactly what you want between bites of a hearty deli sandwich. I also grabbed an iced herbal tea, which was refreshing and paired nicely with the meal. The summer pop-up itself had such a fun atmosphere. With a live DJ spinning music on-site, the café felt lively and festive, making it easy to linger a little longer and enjoy the afternoon. I came for the pancake party and left thinking about the sandwich instead.

I had wanted to try this place for quite some time. Finally got around to it, Kicking myself though…read morefor accidentally leaving my phone at home which means I wasn't able to photograph my food! Bought a couple of goodies to bring home so I snapped a photo of that when I came home but wasn't able to photograph what I ate for lunch. It's quite spacious here. There is seating inside and outside as well. This place is not only plant based but it's also a Christian coffee shop that is attached to a church. A few steps away from the till is a hallway and from that hallway you can a room with lots of chairs, which I assumed was the church sanctuary. Kinda makes me wish more churches had coffee shops/ cafes like this attached to them! I had a Hojicha Latte and a breakfast sandwich, The Hojicha Latte was ok. Maybe it would have been better if I had drunk it sooner while it was still hot. I was kinda hoping the food would come sooner so that I could have it all together but after waiting awhile and realizing my food was still not ready and that my drink was getting cold, I finally started drinking. By then though, the drink had cooled down significantly. I think it should be a general policy anywhere to ask, "Would you like your drink first? Or would you like it served together with your food?" Oh well, the food was amazing. Been awhile since I've found a good plant based breakfast sandwich. I was super impressed with the tofu "bacon" in this sandwich. I would definitely order this again. Brought home a Blueberry Lemon Muffin and a White Chocolate Coconut Lime Pistachio cookie. I was pretty impressed with these as well. Both were very flavorful and the muffin was quite moist.