Vegetarian Palate

I had a rather breathtaking experience last Sunday at RAS Plant Base restaurant. The food was…read moretremendously delicious. The service was incredibly flawless. The ambience was reflective of Ethiopia's vibrance and appeal. I enjoyed the reggae and jazzy music in the background. It made us very comfortable. We met Roma and his wife briefly which encouraged us to dine in.

Took my school freind here for there birthday its vegan place , the waiter crystal was sweetheart…read moreand mya as well . we order vegan chicken its taste bit weird for me but I'm not a vegan so to each to own , unfournely crystal left and we wanted to tip her , but her co worker mya told us she lives in Queens so she left early and bit far distance to travel to . personal i wouldn't mind coming back here as well , there was short Latin American-spanish native speaker waiter he was very freindily as well i didnt get his name . Very convivent by the MTA transporation: Subway: 2,3,4,5, S-Train .Franklin Avenue , Train Station. Bus: B48,B49,etc bus

Mushroom Tibs

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Ital Kitchen

4.5(168 reviews)

0.8 mi•Crown Heights

Unfortunately, May 10,2026 was the final day of the original Ital Kitchen. Been enjoying occasional…read moremeals since 2013, brought friends to enjoy the ital vibe, squeezed myself into the tiniest bathroom, watched the action in the open kitchen on the way to the backyard... lately dropped by next door for a Burning Spear or two. Ital Kitchen will be dearly missed. Thank you for providing a piece of home.

Returned here a few years later because I remember how good the food before was. And I was…read moredelighted to be right once again! Vegetarian Caribbean food, need I say more?! The flavors are bangin'! The staff is so nice and the ambiance has a relaxing and grounding energy. The food is no-frills, pure amazing, healing flavor. I think the price was a little high for the portion size, but the quality of the food and the fact that they have to run their business, I understand. The kitchen is right in front and you can see the owner and staff making the food in real-time which is so homey, like another Yelper has said before. Me and other customers were even asked if we wanted more rice with our food which again reminds of loving home-cooked meals. Hope to come back often!

0.4 mi•Prospect Heights, Crown Heights

Really cool plate

Ital Veggie Jerk Chicken (Vegan), comes with a side of Basmati Rice

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The Noxtail (Vegan) Ital Veggie Jerk Chicken (Vegan)

Natural Blend

4.5(243 reviews)

Love their vegan stew and homemade bread. The baker & other staff are so friendly and welcoming…read more It's a joy to come in

Woah!!! Health restaurant of my dreams with a little Caribbean twist. They have a variety of VEGAN…read moreJamaican patties (lentil, soy chicken, ackee, kale, split pea...), smoothies, juices, and great lunch options like bowls and sandwiches. It's not your average healthy lunch spot. I love the Caribbean flare. My green juice was fantastic and the ginger kick was a great touch. The lentil patty tasted spicy and just like the real thing. Can't wait to come back!

Lentil Patty and Natural Blend Green Juice

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Lucky Vegetarian

4.4(90 reviews)

3.4 mi•Borough Park

Came to this place on a whim and mannn im glad i did!!! I had the lunch special curry meal and man…read moreit was the best vegan curry I've ever had!!! And you get complimentary tea with the lunch special and i love tea!!! Def coming back

Please excuse the picture, but the food was sooo good and we were so hungry that I almost forgot to…read moretake one. After a pole class, a friend suggested this restaurant to accommodate our vegan friends. It was about seven of us in total, with a wide range of diets and picky eaters between us (no pork, vegans, flexitarians). This was my first time having so many meat substitutes that tasted almost exactly like the real thing. The server was extremely kind and helpful with our big order. We ordered a bunch of items for the table to share and everything was delicious. Here are some of the items we had in case you're not sure what to try: lo mein, shredded potato, sizzling lamb, roasted pork, cold noodles, vegetarian dumplings, mushroom with Bok Choy. It felt like she was bringing out a new plate of yummy food every 5 mins lol, now you see why I didn't get good pictures. I highly recommend for a good lunch or dinner with a group of friends.

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Entrance underneath the temple

Nimbooda

4.1(199 reviews)

0.1 mi•Prospect Heights

Cozy place with decent Indian food. I came here with a friend for lunch and it was empty except the…read moretwo of us. The service was kind and attentive and we ordered garlic naan, chana masala, and chicken tikka masala. The chicken was really creamy but I was a little disappointed but the lack of chicken. Surprised by how cinnamon-y tasting the chana was but it was tasty nonetheless. At the end of our meal they gave us two little desserts of rice pudding.

Definitely 5 stars. The best Indian food in Brooklyn! The staff were very friendly and the…read morerestaurant was small, but I was seated right away. The chicken biryani was enough for 2 people and had a decent ratio of rice to chicken. The rice was warm, spicy, and authentic. The crispy onions on top added a good crunch to each bite. The biryani would pair well with raita, next time I would try that. The chicken tikka masala came with rice and was also a large size portion. The curry had a unique sweet flavor that I really enjoyed. I've ordered the curry for delivery many times and it always been exceptional.

0.7 mi•Crown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

Addictive ! Dal Makhani - a very especially delicious - lunch special

Chicken Korma, Plain Naan Bread, Basmati Rice

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Mango Lassi

Chun Vegetarian

4.4(65 reviews)

Tonight, I had the Peking Duck and a Hot and Sour Soup. Overall, it did not compare to other meals…read morethat I had at earlier visits. The duck seemed a bit maybe watery and the wraps made eating it was sorta like a mu shu dish. It got a bit sloppy. The soup was more spicy than I would prefer. The portions were very generous. Service was good. My friend had the sesame chicken which he liked. Next visit, I'm going for General Chou chicken.

Hanging out in Brooklyn, feeling like chinese food so we settled on Chun Vegetarian on Nostrand…read moreavenue. Cute spot; eat in and take out. Wall menu showed pictures of various dishes, paper menu lists everthing they have to offer. We settled on scallion pancakes, salt and pepper fried oyster mushrooms and hot and sour soup for appetizers. The pancakes were a tad gummy for my taste but the mushrooms did not disappoint. The tempura batter was light, crispy and flavorful but we ran out of dipping sauce due to the generous portion of mushrooms we received. The soup was hot and spicy, the perfet warm up for a chilly night out. Both entrees were large enough for two meals. The fried rice w/spare rib was delicious but a tad greasy. The orange tangerine chicken w/broccoli fell short. Although the broccoli was cooked to perfection, the chicken was not a hit. Covered in sauce, the nuggets did not have a meaty texture. They were dense and flat not at all tasty. Overall, the food was good, will be back to try other menu items.

1.0 mi•Gowanus, Park Slope

1. Singapore Style Mei Fun 12. Salt and Pepper Organic King Oyster Mushrooms Mango Soy Protein

Dinner Spread

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7. Scallion Pancakes

Public Display of Affection

4.2(116 reviews)

Had a cheese pizza and shishito peppers! Solid thin crust brick oven pizza with a delightful light…read morecrust. We asked for red pepper flakes and garlic powder, but they actually brought us freshly sliced garlic and real red pepper flakes. We like our pizza hot and spicy, so we really appreciated it! We demolished the peppers -- they had the perfect balance of heat, crisp, lemony tart and umami. We needed a drink after our pup's third round of chemo so we were glad they had a short selection of drinks to choose from. Thank you for being so sweet to our dogs!

Just ok. This is very highly rated restaurant and it would appear their main attraction is the…read morepizza. The pizzas are very artisanal visually. It's appearance and taste is quite conflicting. It almost seems like it wants to be a Neapolitan pizza while striving to attract the Brooklyn slice crowd. What you end up with is a very bland, thin, cracker-like pizza. On top of that, the price is also not an easy thing to swallow. For $24.00, that 14" cheese pie better knock my socks off my feet. This is definitely not a place for top-tier pizza, but rather a fun place to socialize and hang out.

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Govinda's Kitchen

4.6(201 reviews)

1.1 mi•Boerum Hill

You know, I really wasn't expecting anything different when I came by again. I thought, "It's…read moreThursday! Eggplant Parm day! :D" but sadly, there was no eggplant parm, or a myriad of the other sides I had come to know when coming here. So, turns out they completely neutered the menu selection they previously had as well as their offerings in favor of opening up a small cafe upstairs with some sparse offerings. They still "technically" have the meal platter but it just comes with rice and two sides (at the same price)... a stark difference to the "full meal" options they used to have that often came with a main, at least 3-4 sides, soup, and salad. I... honestly have no idea why they would choose to do this, because it completely ruins the charm and what this place kind of stood for but.... I don't think I'm going to come back to this place anymore, sorry. It's not the same endearing place I came to know and love.

Located downstairs of the temple is the canteen. The atmosphere is super causal and relaxed with a…read moredecent amount of seating. I got the pani puri and the masala dosa, with a mango lassi. You know the lassi is good when it's more yogurty than milk. Still very sweet but I really enjoyed it. I also tried my friend's chai and it was definitely on the sweeter end but still enjoyable. Everything looks great and the food all looks flavorful I'd definitely recommend making a visit!

2.9 mi•Financial District

Pure Vegetarian Restaurant with authentic Indian taste

Vegan trippy tacos

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Interior

Saravana Bhavan

3.8(13 reviews)

Visiting this place was pretty impressive. The space is open, super clean. The staff were…read moreattentive, and they were really helpful when it came to deciding what to order. We ordered various types of dosas to share - Paper, Mysore Masala, and Cheese, as well as a Mendu Vada. All had fantastic tastes and delicious. The place was pretty busy, but we were seated adequately in time. No wonder why this franchise is all over the globe. Def will be back or check out other locations.

The food here communicates directly to your senses. Employees here never rush you through your…read moremeal. Their meals maintain cultural authenticity and service impresses. They serve a wide range of meal choices. The atmosphere feels genuinely warm.

Paper dosa

Mysore Onion Masala Dosa & Onion Rava Dosa

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Momo Ramen

3.8(395 reviews)

0.7 mi•Park Slope

We escaped the rain and came to have some ramen and it was definitely needed. Not a ton of indoor…read moreseating, but they're quick with serving your meal. Friendly and attentive service though. Overall ramen is pretty tasty, and the broth is nice. The momos are so so, with all the filling together. The portions are decent for price. Worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.

These momos revived me. I've been in such a soupy mood - understandably with this weather as of…read morelate. Hope yall are keeping warm. My friend had the laksa and wasn't impressed. Lacked the body of broth you would expect. He actually took some of my momo jhol and added it to the laksa and liked it so much more. With what a bowl of soup in this area costs, I don't blame him trying to make it work at any measure. The kimchi side at 5:95 was totally not worth it. It was store bought kimchi - go buy a whole jar at HMart for a dollar more. This is a reliable cozy spot to have a bite. Lots of seating inside. Service was so so but honestly when you're this deep into the winter solstice and don't want to talk to anyone so I get it.

Interior

D12. Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

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H H.

11 years ago

First of all, I like their food. Let's get that out of the way. The food is tasty, a bit heavy - think of it like Popeye's for vegetarians. However - they do like to charge an exorbitant delivery fee without notice. When I call a restaurant and agree on a price in exchange for services/ products, I expect to pay the price I was told during the phone call - not an additional $5 for delivery/ tip. To be clear, I already prepared a tip at 20% the cost of my meal, but when I am unexpectedly charged additional money that no one saw fit to discuss with me in advance - and I explicitly asked for the total - I feel like that business is trying to take advantage of me. What may be a scheme for a few dollars here and there adds up quickly, and I won't be indulging it any more. Long story short: if you're ordering from them, check how much you're actually paying before you tip. You're likely paying $5 extra in addition to tipping. read more

Franky W.

7 years ago

This place surprised me. My uncle is a vegetarian and he knows I love meat lol. He's always telling me to try meat alternatives and I always shrug him off. He's always going on about this place and their mango chicken. So I finally decided to take his advice and try it. To my surprise, it was amazing. It tasted exactly like chicken. If I didn't know I wasn't eating chicken, I couldn't have tell. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if your looking for a healthier alternative for meats. read more

Ashley R.

16 years ago

I have been a vegetarian for 16 years, and have been ordering from here for about 2 years. It isn't the best veggie food I have had, but it is one of the best for what we have offered in the neighborhood. Some of it is a little too heavy and a little overpriced but they give you a lot. There are a lot of options, but it is definitely more on the comfort food side for the most part. However, you can always order plain veggies and tofu. read more

Frost H.

14 years ago

My review was removed. DO NOT EAT AT THIS PLACE! This is the dirties, most heinous, filthy, vermin infested place in all of NYC. EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK. read more

Lea H.

6 years ago

Great food, love the crispy chicken nuggets and drum stick. The service was exceptional. Small space but it was comfortable and clean

Alex S.

11 years ago

I tried the chicken lo mein, it was so delicious. I love the fresh squeezed juice too, so refresh. Price is reasonable. Must try!!!

Ancient M.

10 years ago

The Food Was very good and on time. I loved the mango chicken! The spare ribs and the crispy nuggets were great too.

J T.

10 years ago

We ate here this weekend and had the mango chicken and the chicken and spinach in curry sauce. Both were awesome!

I-Shine 1.

8 years ago

this lady that works here is so rude.....i don't know how this place is still open...i will never return again..

Javon B.

12 years ago

Awesome Everything. Staff is sweet and service is always on point. Lunch specials r too good

Michael P.

5 years ago

The best. By far. Delicious. I recommend it highly. And reasonable prices. Still.

Becky L.

140

16 years ago

the veggie "chicken" nuggets are INCREDIBLE! would order again just for these!!

Chris P.

9 years ago

Dine in or Delivery. Always great affordable vegan food with friendly service.

J B.

202

11 years ago

Nothing special. Soggy old vegetables.

x x.

18 years ago

This place was great.

Arcane T.

11 years ago

the best.

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