Baby, DC Vegan absolutely delivered! I visited with a friend, and every dish we tried was…read moreoutstanding. We started with the mushroom calamari, which was crispy, flavorful, and so good dipped in the marinara. Then came the lasagna and chicken piccata; both were scrumptious and made me want to explore the rest of the menu! For dessert, we had chocolate cake and tres leches, and I genuinely enjoyed both. The Nonna cocktail and margarita were delicious, too. Sophie deserves a special shout-out! She went above and beyond to take care of us, and her thoughtfulness made an already wonderful dinner even more memorable. Beautiful atmosphere, incredible food, and such warm hospitality. I'll definitely be returning for brunch and Fiesta Friday!

Great to have a vegan spot like this in the city. There's a counter service section as well as…read moretables for regular dining. There indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. The space is clean and has plenty of room for larger groups. Service can be a bit slow on busy nights as they have two servers working the counter and waiting tables. We started with the mushroom calamari and loaded potatoes skins. Good portion sizes for both. Flavorful and not salty or greasy. We had the "chicken" masala and cacio e Pepe for our entrees. I loved the chicken masala with the potatoes and veggies. This dish was definitely my favorite. The pasta was thick and had a creamy sauce but almost a sour note to it? Not my favorite but glad I tried it. For dessert we had a cannoli and the très lèches cake. These were just ok. I thought the cake would be more moist and really soaked in the milk.

Simple Vegan catered a residential retreat I was attending and here's how I feel about it…read more I. Was. Blown. Away! Look, I enjoy my animal proteins quite a lot thankyouverymuch, but I have earnestly been transitioning to a more plant-forward diet due to a number reasons (hey, probably the same as yours!). Mosty I admire how the best plant-based chefs can make their recipes flavorful and filling...because it's literally more difficult from a scientific point of view (glutamates, etc.)! Over the course of two lunches and dinner offered by Simply Vegan, I can say that Nikevia really topped the charts in terms of wonderful vegan chefs. The multi-course menus were hearty, fresh, FLAVORFUL and delicious without feeling heavy at all. She had a wonderful touch with flavored waters (yes, she even flavors them better than anyone I've known!) and personal service. I very much hope that I find the occasion to have her cater an event that I organize! Or, at the very least, that others will take this review as a serious endorsement of her cooking chops. Please consider this wonderful chef and her company for your next event. Thank you, Nikevia!!

Good, clean, flavorful food. I ordered the Valentine's Day Special and shared it with my dear…read moreboyfriend, who is a very harsh food critic. Long story short, he ate the majority of the meal and raved about it the entire time. As for myself, I especially enjoyed the dessert which wasn't too sweet and had the most gorgeous mouth feel throughout. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed, trust!

I had a really good experience at PowPow near the White House. Ordering was quick and easy using…read morethe self-service kiosk, which was straightforward to navigate. The restaurant was clean, and there was adequate seating to sit down and enjoy the meal. One minor inconvenience was needing a code to use the restroom, which I'm personally not a fan of, but the code is conveniently printed on the receipt. I ordered the General Chikn and enjoyed the meal overall, although the sauce wasn't quite for me--it was a little too thick and jelly-like for my preference. That said, I appreciate what PowPow is doing with its plant-based take on Asian-inspired food, and the overall experience was definitely positive. I'd gladly come back and try some of the other menu options next time I'm in the area.

Fingers are very very salty. Needs the sauce that isn't very flavorful but has a smooth, creamy,…read moreoverall pleasant texture. & the texture of the chick'n overall is very good and my favorite way to prepare vegan chicken (seitan). It's not an easy way to prepare it. But it's drowning in sauce that again is very salty :/ prices are very high too. The ube latte was really good, they have cold drew on tap and it's very smooth.

Best meal of my life! Insanely creative Latin cuisine, all plant-based and beautifully plated…read more Worth flying across the country for.

It has been 20 whole months since I pointed out that this bathroom lacks a door hook, leaving me…read morestuck holding my purse while trying to use the facilities. Fast forward nearly two years later and nothing has changed. Do you think clutching a handbag on the toilet is some kind of enjoyable activity for women? It takes five minutes and $5 to screw a hook into a door. The complete lack of effort is beyond ridiculous. Docked a star for that. I would also like to opt out of long descriptions of the food when its served (put that on the menu) and being asked the same questions as the next tables - which was your favorite.

Found this location through a Google search. I tried the location in D.C. a few years back and it…read morewas delicious. This time around I wanted the Mac and Cheese. Overall it was ok. It was more on the creamier side in which I didn't care for. Maybe after it cools down it will taste better. Next time I visit I will definitely try the vegan fish. This location is a ghost kitchen with several restaurants that you can choose from. You can either order online or at the kiosk inside the lobby area. My order was ready in about 5 minutes.

NuVegan Café has some delicious vegan options! The peanut shake is rich, creamy, and full of…read moreflavor, making it the perfect treat. I also really enjoy the vegan steak--it's well-seasoned, satisfying, and a great choice if you're looking for a hearty plant-based meal. If you're visiting NuVegan Café, I definitely recommend trying both!

Right now, I'm taking a break from meat so I've been exploring vegan options. I've heard great…read morethings about Everlasting Life and I happened to be in the area - so this was my opportunity to try them out. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the nice staff. They allowed me to sample food and answered any questions I had. I ordered the maple wings, cheesy cauliflower, kale and mac n' cheese. I couldn't wait to get home and dive in. Everything was delicious, next time instead of getting the cheesy cauliflower, I'll get the sweet potatoes. Lastly, I love the purpose and mission of this black owned business. The owner is dedicated to providing healthy food options in urban areas and I love this. Can't wait to go back!

Pros: Good selection of vegan eats…read moreGood location Carob sweets available Gluten-free options available Cons: Customer service could smile (they weren't rude but they weren't kind) Larger portions for price

Decent vegan fast food counter thsr was at Solaire Social. We preferred Plant Burger but this was…read morea good option just next to home before the entire food hall shuttered.

Waited 30 minutes and paid $14 for a lukewarm, basic burger that didn't come with anything as…read moreadvertised. AVOID THIS PLACE

Such a cozy hole in the wall. I'm South Indian and have been fiending for some South Indian food so…read morethis hit the spot (especially bc it was a rainy day :)). Service was quick, food was a bit on the spicier side (just fyi), and everything was very reasonably priced. Overall very flavorful, only note is that the chutney portions were bit too small for me & didn't have as much flavor. Not pictured: salt lassi (VERY good), palak paneer (creamy & mild so it helped cool the spice from other dishes)

I enjoyed the chhole puri though I'd skip the other appetizers next time. The spring rolls might…read morehave been one of those frozen brands and the palak chaat was lacking the chatpata flavor expected of chaats. The place is mostly self-serve with a small seating area. If you're in the neighborhood and craving a quick bite of Desi food, give it a try.

Sunflower is our go to vegetarian restaurant. We live an hour away from Vienna but do not mind the…read moredrive because the food, the flavor, the atmosphere and the service are always amazing and consistent. The manager Douglas is very friendly and accommodating and recognizes us when we call to reserve a table. When we arrive he always has menus and waters on the table for us and he spends time talking and checking up on us while we enjoy our meal. My wife's go to dinner is the General Tso's Chik'n, I like to mix it up and try different things but our other favorites are the spinach wonton soup, the fantasy roll, the fried chik'n app, the veggie kabob app, the curry supreme and the colorful veggie lomein. My wife has been a customer for over 25 years and introduced me to the restaurant when we started dating and myself being primarily a meat and potatoes person I find the food at Sunflower surprisingly flavorful and high quality. If you're close to Vienna I strongly recommend Sunflower.

Updated Review (previously 5 stars) due to poor management response:…read more Management has changed since my last visit, and boy, this place is not what it used to be, and that makes me sad. About four years ago, I happily gave this restaurant 5 stars and recommended it to others. Unfortunately, my most recent experience was the complete opposite. During my meal, I discovered ANTS actively crawling around my food. (See video) It was disturbing to watch them around the sauce next to my meal, and I immediately stopped eating because I no longer felt comfortable consuming the rest of it. What disappointed me even more was how management handled the situation afterward. It was extremely difficult to get in touch with the manager despite multiple attempts. When I finally spoke with him, he refused to provide a refund because more than 30 days had passed since my visit. Given the nature of the complaint and the difficulty I had reaching management, I found that response completely unreasonable. I also raised concerns about being asked questions during my visit that made me feel racially stereotyped. Those concerns were never acknowledged or addressed by management, which only added to my disappointment. Because I believed this was a legitimate food safety issue, I filed a complaint with the Fairfax County Health Department. After investigating, the inspector informed me that they visited the restaurant, discussed my concerns with the manager, and that the manager confirmed my reported ant sightings. The Health Department also required additional pest control measures. Beyond the service issues, I also noticed a significant decline in the food. The wonton soup was bland and lacked the rich flavor I remembered, and the General Tso's Surprise tasted off and was missing the depth and spice that used to make it one of my favorite dishes. This restaurant used to be one of my favorite vegetarian spots, which is why writing this review is so disappointing. Based on my recent experience, the difficulty in getting in touch with management, and their total lack of customer service or care for loyal customers, I can't recommend dining here. They do not care about their customers based on how I was treated.