Veggie Heaven is a gem for anyone craving classic Chinese dishes with a fully vegan twist. The menu…read moredoes an impressive job recreating traditional favorites--everything from General Tso's "chicken" to dumplings and lo mein--without sacrificing flavor or texture. Even as someone who isn't strictly vegan, it's easy to appreciate how well they execute these plant-based versions. The variety is a huge plus, and it's clear a lot of thought goes into balancing taste and authenticity. Some dishes truly stand out and could easily rival their non-vegan counterparts, which makes it a fun and satisfying experience whether you're plant-based or just exploring. That said, while most items hit the mark, a few dishes can lean a bit heavy or slightly one-note in flavor. Nothing that ruins the meal, but enough to keep it just shy of a perfect score. Overall, Veggie Heaven is a go-to spot in Montclair for delicious, creative vegan Chinese food that proves you don't need meat to enjoy the classics.

Great place for vegetarian chinese food! Everything on the menu is actually made without meats or…read moreseafoods (even though the names may say otherwise). Food here is pretty good for being fully vegetarian, but I wouldn't say it's an exact replacement. I enjoyed the fake roasted pork and house special fried rice here. I felt there was too much dough to filling ratio in the dumplings. Our food came fairly quickly and the prices are great here! Our waiter was pretty quick with our requests like additonal spoons or bowls.

Fantastic place with very clean ambiance and quick service. The Dahi puri was really tasty. Got a…read moreAalo Rikki chat to go. Will be back again for more .

We're allium-free vegetarians and had been meaning to try more Indian restaurants but the sheer…read moreamount of "pure veg" Indian restaurants within the same square mile was both awesome and daunting. We're still looking around for our go-to Indian restaurant in the area as our kids love saag/palak paneer and we used to go at least once a month where we moved from. But we finally made it! We came here on a Monday that also fell on a holiday so they had a steady amount of customers. We were the only non-Indian customers, which appears to be normal. They're located in a small strip along with 2 or 3 other businesses. Shared parking is behind the building so most people entered through the back door. It was about half full when we got there so I can see it filling up fast during crowded times. Walk through because no one is at the back but there is a small clothing rack to hang coats; the counter is at the front by the front door. We made ourselves known and were promptly seated. They serve vegetarian food and many are Swaminarayan-friendly (allium-free, which appears to be their default mode), certain can be made Jain as well! They do use alliums but overall, they seem to be able to make most of the dishes without alliums. We ordered the following, Swaminarayan-style and mild because one of my kids can do but mild food: DAHI PURI: I usually get pani puri but decided to try it out since it's been a while since I had this. It came out first as the appetizer, was a thing of beauty, and there are A LOT of flavors in there. The sweet-leaning yogurt, sev with its textural differences, the freshness of the cilantro, the spiced potatoes, the tart pomegranate seeds... My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. PALAK PANEER: This was ordered for my kids. Green gravy with tender paneer. They liked it! The curry got a little too spicy but it didn't hit them until later. My kid with the food allergies ate all the paneer when the gravy grew too spicy for him. MALAI KOFTA: This is different from the malai kofta I've had before but not in a bad way. I definitely think they use cashew "cream" in this. It's lightly sweet in a way that reminds me of cashews. The kofta are soft and I'm pretty sure are paneer based. This is probably the most mild curry we ordered, both in terms of spice and spices. This was my pick because I usually can't order malai kofta at Indian restaurants so I was pleased I could hear. MATAR METHI MALAI: I love how Indian curries are so straightforward when it comes to names. I'm not sure what to expect with this but my husband didn't know what to get so I nudged him towards this. He wanted MATAR PANEER but it's not on the menu. This is essentially fenugreek pea curry in a milky gravy. It has very interesting spices and flavor. A little more bland than the others, yet not at the same time. Must be that fenugreek! For some odd reason, it reminded me of coconut chutney I've had before. We also got ROTI for one of my kids who prefers bread over rice. All curries come with white basmati. For drinks, we got MANGO LASSI, SPRITE, and CHAAS (buttermilk). The buttermilk was different! Much more spiced than I expected. I also swear at one point I tasted a raw onion bit but it only happened once so who knows if it was mistaken blended in or it was all in my head. I do remember it was STRONG though. Overall, we were pleasantly surprised at the sheer amount of choices we had. Our bill totaled to around $90 (curries are around $20, Dahi puri was $12) and we brought home some leftovers. They seem to be family run and are fairly nice and helpful. We would likely go back again to try more things, but the palak paneer isn't completely up our kids' alley to become their favorite. If you have food allergies, let them know. My youngest has multiple food allergies including to nuts and wheat. Most of their curries contains nuts EXCEPT for the palak paneer and their bhindi (okra) dish. Luckily for my kid. Despite how nuts are a common ingredient in the kitchen, my kid was completely fine during and after eating. Note: their menu says they charge gratuity for parties of 4 people or more. My husband says he didn't see it on the bill when it was time to pay. Not sure if that statement is now outdated or it only counts if there are 4+ ADULTS.

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.

This was a really cool experience. It starts with how well decorated the place is - it's easy to…read moreforget you're in midtown. Each dish was also presented beautifully. Five flavor plate - a nice amuse-bouche that went through a series of flavors: Hawthorne jelly for sour, yams for sweet - butter melon jelly for bitter, mushroom.and black pepper for spicy, and radish cracker for salty. The bitter melon was my favorite and definitely wasn't that better - it had pleasant spices almost like a chutney. Next was mushrooms in a light cucumber sauce, followed by a savory and thick 18 vegetable soup. This was a nice back to back contrast of light and simple with rich and hearty. The next three courses were aiming to imitate meat a little more. The first was a grilled mushroom over fragrant green millet. Then, sweet and sour tofu skin, and another grilled mushroom covered in a curry sauce. Of these, the tofu skin was my favorite as the bright course in between the savory ones. Next was rice in a savory broth with peach jelly, and then a nutty noodle dish with a smooth and creamy sauce with a nice blend of spices. These helped round out the meal, and the noodles were especially tasty. To end was a dessert made from berries and sweet potato, almost with the texture of ice cream. Reservation is required and the meal is prepaid except for tip. The whole thing came to about $130 each after tax and tip. I found the meal to be less heavy than most other tasting menus and very creative.

Bodai Vegan serves imperial-style Chinese cuisine on Midtown's east side. The food is light and…read moreclean; the chef prepares ingredients minimally so you taste the natural, earthy flavors. Served as a progressive prix fixe menu, dishes arrive one after the other. We started with a delightful five-flavor plate--each bite focusing on a different taste profile--plus cucumber-sauced mushrooms and a grounding Bodhi Buddha soup. Rich matsutake mushrooms and sweet-and-sour riblets followed, paired with bowl-steamed rice and noodles, before finishing with a refreshing sweet potato dessert. Service is smooth. Our server, Hannah, paced the courses briskly and professionally, perfect since we had a show afterward. Still, block out at least an hour and a half to truly enjoy the thoughtfully curated meal. The space is fully wheelchair friendly with wide pathways. Because it is strictly reservation-only, plan ahead. It works beautifully for celebrations or a romantic evening.

One of our go-to places for weekend brunch! We usually get the idly, medu vada, dosa and coffee,…read morebut we also like trying something new every time we come here. Food is always good and fresh. It's also very easy to come here with a toddler. The staff is friendly and service is usually quick and prompt, which we really appreciate. Ambience is nice too, and I like that you can actually see the kitchen through the glass. Definitely one of those places we keep coming back to for a relaxed weekend brunch.

If you're craving authentic South Indian flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit…read more We ordered the Podi Idli and the Mysore Dosa, and both were absolutely heavenly. The podi was packed with flavor without being overwhelming, and the Mysore dosa was perfectly crisp with a delicious semi-spicy chutney spread that made every bite satisfying. The filter coffee was another highlight--rich, aromatic, and a perfect way to end the meal. The only downside for me was the pricing. The dishes are on the expensive side, and I was surprised that the potato masala had to be ordered separately for an additional $2. Given the price of the dosa itself, I felt the masala should have been included. Overall, the food quality is excellent and I'd happily come back when I'm in the mood for great South Indian food, but the pricing and add-on charges keep it from being a full five stars.

This place is amazing, I am so happy I was able to go there and try their food. My burger was…read morefantastic. The burger, vegetables snd sauce complimented eachother perfectly. The Mac and cheese was delicious and creamy! The potato salad was also very flavorful. I forget what the deserts we tried were called but they were also excellent. The staff was very friendly and the service was phenomenal. Everything was perfect.

We've been talking about visiting Fogwood & Fig for years. At first, we thought it was…read morepredominantly a dessert place based on their social media posts. But the more we looked into the menu, the more excited we became. I would say their specialty is burgers and sandwiches. Virtually every ingredient is made from scratch daily (except the sourdough bread, from a local farm), including impressive items like multiple types of burger patty and cheesy cashew sauce. We were so excited about their food that we went three days in a row! Day 1: The Fogwood smoky burger was outstanding. The BLT was also delicious; we loved the smoke salted tofu. For a lighter option, we got the sunshine curry quinoa chickpea bowl. It was healthy and nutritious, although I felt the flavor profile was a bit off; it was heavy on the curry powder and weirdly sweet. The side of mac and cheese was GREAT. We loved the sauce made from sweet potatoes, carrots, and cashews (I think it was oil-free). Not heavy or creamy, just flavorful and good! For dessert, we got the lavender almond cupcake which we LOVED. It was gluten-free, although you wouldn't guess it. It had a perfect fluffy texture and great nuanced flavor. We loved that it wasn't made with coconut oil (just olive oil). Truly special. The vast majority of their desserts (as well as their homemade cheeses) do contain coconut oil. Day 2: The patty melt sandwich was a big hit. Incredible flavor. The Levi Reuben served over greens (instead of on bread) was also delicious. We loved the fennel sage patty and the homemade sauerkraut. We got the kids' PB&J as a snack which was SO good with homemade peanut butter and homemade raspberry jam. Very impressive. Lastly, we couldn't resist getting the signature Snickers-inspired bar, which was so good it should be illegal. Day 3: We were excited to try their daily special, the teriyaki chili rice bowl, made with homemade ginger tofu patties. It was delicious, although it could have used some greens. We tried two more of their burgers to explore the menu further, the flirty burger and the teriyaki burger, and both were great. A devastating disappointment came when, even though we walked in within 10 minutes of their opening, they had already sold out of the special dessert advertised on their Instagram, the carrot spice cupcake with pecan glaze, the only dessert they had that was coconut-free. It seems like they inexplicably only make 4-6 cupcakes per day and then don't make more even if they sell out?! (Who does that??) Overall, we loved the food and are so glad they exist. Major props for making so many things from scratch. We really appreciated how nothing was fried or greasy, really hard to find these days. They also deserve special mention for having top-notch service. All the employees were so kind and accommodating, and every dish came out quickly and made to perfection. The vibe of the restaurant is really peaceful and would be an equally good spot to have a quick meal or to linger all day.

Easily one of our favorite Indian restaurants in New York. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere, beautiful decor, and genuinely welcoming service. It's a cozy, family-friendly spot that's perfect for a relaxed meal. Even better, everything on the menu is vegetarian, with plenty of variety ranging from classic Delhi and Mumbai street food to Indo-Chinese to hearty North Indian main courses. Among our favorites: Appetizers: Papri Chaat, Raj Kachori, Masala Curly Fries, Paneer Tikka sizzler, Tandoori Soya Chaap sizzler Sandwiches: Chili Cheese Toast, Cheese Pav Bhaji, Bombay Grill sandwich Main Courses / Bread Combinations: Sarson ka Saag / Makki ki Roti, Paneer Makhani / Garlic Naan, Chole Bhatura, Paneer Paratha, Hakka Chowmein Noodles, Special Thali, Roomali Roti Veg Keema Drinks: Masala Chai, Cold Coffee with Ice Cream Go-to spot for vegetarian Indian food on LI!

Wow! This place checks all the boxes for the best Indian restaurant in town!…read more Atithi is a family-owned, pure vegetarian spot offering delicious dishes with a creative twist. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and willing to offer recommendations when needed. The best part is that the menu has very detailed descriptions of each item so even if you're not super familiar with this cuisine, you'll know how to order. My husband and I started with samosas which were the best I've ever had! If you're a fan, please go and try this and let me know if I'm being hyperbolic, but they were insanely good! I had the Aloo Gobi Masala which was out of this world. The flavors were well balanced and tasty. My husband had the veg biryani. The portions were plenty and the ingredients super fresh! We're so excited to have found a great purely vegetarian Indian restaurant so close to home. We will absolutely be back!

Excellent food Excellent service…read moreVery clean place Thank you so much for all verities you serve, we keep coming back..

They have charge over the phone just a day before the evening $20.99 for 30 people, and by the time…read moreof the pay , they suddenly charged $5 extra per person. If you know if the festival you charge extra, why not mentioned a day before? On the spot you are making people in position that they have no escape. if we know early we can make decison accordingly, but just to attract customer you keep hiding price??? also the food wasn't that good either. Paneer had some issues as well. KAthiyawad food , no taste? overall people commented me that why you pick such a cheap place? actually it was more expensive than other place though!!! i wont recommended anyone for the food as well , even after you go, please make sure you clear the rates proper. so youre not in situation like us.