"Delightful vegan restaurant on Crabtree Blvd in Raleigh"…read more I'd heard of this for years and was happy to finally give it a try on a Saturday for lunch ~1:30pm. The restaurant is a bit set off from a strip mall, and has a small outdoor seating area. The inside has high ceilings and is airy, and is nicely decorated (I also enjoyed the "sci-fi themed" wallpaper in one restroom stall). We were greeted quickly and given a table right away. The specials on the wall sounded amazing-- it was hard to believe they were all vegan with burgers, bbq, "chicken", and more on there. We opted for simple-- the special cantaloupe soup for an appetizer and burgers (impossible) for lunch. Mine came with chips, and my girlfriend's came with mac and cheese. Food came out in maybe 15 minutes. The cantaloupe soup was AMAZING... perfect for a summer day... super refreshing and tasty. The cheeseburgers were good too-- well dressed with an aioli, if I remember right, as well as fresh lettuce, tomatoes, etc. I appreciated that I didn't have to pop a lactase, too, since all vegan! The chips I think were store-made and were absolutely tasty-- we got a lot too and snacked off them for the next few days. And my girlfriend liked the mac and cheese. Service was friendly throughout, and cups were refilled. And I felt the prices were reasonable for what we got. Overall, I'd DEFINITELY come back and am eager to try some of their fake meat dishes like the BBQ.

Great ambience, friendly staff, variety of options and some unique cocktails. Apps and drinks came…read moreout fast but a long gap before our main dishes came out and we had to ask for them. Cornmeal battered mushrooms- good portion size, delicious and a hit. Mess of collards- large portion, didnt see any bacon at all and the apple cider vinegar element was strong. Onions could have been chopped smaller. Meatloaf plate- very flavorful, the smoked local potatoes were a star too. It came with more collards Southern plate- this plate was a disappointing flop. Popcorn chkn (fried seitan) lacked salt and any flavor in the batter but the vessel had potential. Mashed potatoes were a little cold and also no flavor or salt. Coleslaw needed any flavor. Sauteed vegetables were plenty but again, zero salt or seasoning coming through. The hushpuppies had potential just needed to be a little smaller or a different shape to be balanced. Drinks: Flower and Flame- just a tad heavy handed on the smoke spritz G and Tea- this was delicious and I switched to this after tasting my wife's. Cardamom, mint and lemon make this refreshing!

The have tough figures of Godzilla…read more Me and the boys are a crap ton and it was amazing Eat the dumpling

Finally. A GREAT ramen place…read more Everything was wonderful. The bao were light and the right kind of fluffy. The side crab was great. The handrolls were beautifully crafted. The soup...oh the soup! Mmm... Warm and cozy insides.. The fish was fresh but that broth. That took time. Thick broth with perfectly cooked egg and pork. The toppings were pretty and delicious..I could go on but trust me just go try it.

Great little spot. Ordered four individual tacos, and they were all great. The Churiqueso was also…read morephenomenal. Quick service and friendly workers, highly recommend this spot!

I want to preface this by saying I have been going to Chido Taco for years it is one of my favorite…read moreplaces to bring people to try quesabirria for the first time or just a nice spot. It's a very cute restaurant. However, my best friend and I went to Chido Taco earlier and the food was not nearly as good as it used to be and tasted a lot less flavorful. Also I know I am maybe the last person to be talking about a restaurants music because I don't have amazing music taste but everytime before when I used to go the music was amazing and introduced me to so many different hispanic artists but when we went today it was all songs that you'd hear in a club. The restaurant is great I recommend going but I'm wondering if maybe Chido went under new management?

The food never disappoints. The staff is always attentive and the ambience is fantastic…read more Excellent food. The pimento rangoons are phenomenal, the pretzel is fantastic and the chicken wings are out of this world.

Really cute place with a wide menu of delicious plant-based food. Went during the week for lunch…read moreand it wasn't too busy. The onion rings and pretzel were especially bomb and my smash burger was great. The fries ... mehhhhh . Our server Braen was lovely and attentive! My first time trying plant based... interesting and tasty surprisingly!

Parking here isn't the best. There is free street parking but if no spots are available you will…read morehave to park in a paid lot. The restaurant itself has a nice intimate vibe to it. I got a sweet rum based drink that was good. The focaccia was fine. They have a lot of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options on the menu. The entree was the star of the show for me. It consisted of mussels, clams, shrimp, and fish (it was a San Francisco fish I forgot the name of it. The sauce was very tasty and all of the seafood was cooked to perfection. My server was very attentive and helped with explaining the background of the restaurant and the menu. Will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu.

I'm always pleased with the quality of food at Irregardless Cafe. I met some friends for brunch and…read moreluckily we had a reservation since it was quite busy. I was hoping for a variety of drink options like a matcha latte, alas, only coffee. Brunch did not disappoint. I got the frittata with potatoes. It was very fresh and delicious. Only one hiccup was that it was so busy, my friends didn't get coffee until after they were almost done with their meal! Yikes! I think they had to make more coffee and our server was slammed.

Ambiance is beautiful low lights with natural wood and brick and a beautiful lounge area …read more Bar has a beautiful bamboo surrounded setting that takes you to the natural setting of Laos. For the food, the crispy pork belly soup was unbelievably delicious . We had the whole baked Red Snapper and that was in a league of its own. The perfect compliment was the dad's fried rice. The drinks were phenomenal as well we had a multiple of them. Come experience it for yourself you won't be disappointed What's the downside? If I had give a critique, the food may have been a bit salty, but that's not unexpected with some of the sauces used. The service was amazing! I highly recommend it and would come back again

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

Honestly, this was one of the best Indian meals--no, one of the best ANY meals we've ever had. From…read morethe modern, luxurious yet comfortable decor, to the outstanding service, we had a fantastic evening. We loved the prawn appetizer. We also really enjoyed the dal, the fried kale and the fish that was covered with sliced potatoes to look like scales. There was literally not a single mediocre dish--everything was excellent! We highly recommend you try this place when visiting the area.

There isn't one bad thing that I can say about our meal. We went "tapas" style and it did not…read moredisappoint. We went in last minute with no reservation while in North Hills and got seated at the bar. Our server was truly amazing - from friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. He helped make a great experience. We will return and will continue to recommend

We had an excellent time at Wye Hill's Witch, Please. Outstanding service, delicious food, and fun…read moredrinkware. With so many Halloween-themed drinks to choose from, we will have to go back so we can try some more.

I have an unhealthy obsession with Wye Hill. It is my go to restaurant to take friends to when…read morethey're visiting Raleigh, and the beet hummus is a MUST every visit. Most recently went for the Witch, Please Halloween pop up and it was so fun! I need to schedule my return to try the other drinks. The service is always great and the skyline views and ambiance can't be beat. I will be a loyal Wye Hill fan forever.

I haven't tried a lot of vegan food in my life, but I was really impressed by Soul's Kitchen! They…read morehave a beautiful food truck (which is actually a bus) and they put out a cute table with menus and examples of some of their food. I tried their Oyster Shroom Po'Boy and it was really good! I don't particularly like mushrooms, but it didn't taste like mushrooms at all. The mushrooms were seasoned and fried to perfection. My box was packed full of food, I couldn't even see the bun they put so many fried mushrooms on top of it! The fries were okay.

My first visit was on a very hot day for this food truck. The Ouster Mushroom Po' Boy was…read moredefinitely worth the ride for me! They were lightly fried and the roll was overflowing just like my first "Shrimp Po' Boy" in New Orleans, years ago. This was definitely a hit, for me, with a side of Mac n cheese! My 2nd visit, I tried the "Smakin Mac Bowl"! A very nice helping of their Mac & cheese, topped with Carolina BarbeQ, underneath a portion of lightly fried onions! It did not disappoint! The owners are very friendly and make sure you are satisfied with their offerings! The ambience is "the food", due to it being a food truck! I check their schedule for local locations and make it my business to drop in to please my palate! If you are looking for a tasty vegan meal, find their truck and drop in! Tell them Reggie sent you!

Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

Highly recommend making a reservation! Our reservation was at 9pm on a Saturday night and the…read moreentire restaurant was PACKED! I was really surprised that even at that hour the whole restaurant was busy. The interior was stunning!! I loved the lighting fixtures and drappy curtains. I would say that I didn't like that they dimmed the lights sooo low that I could barely see my food or my friend across the table. There's mood lighting and then there's "I can't see lighting" and it was definitely the latter, which I didn't care for. The food was absolutely amazing!!!! 10 out of 10, the staff was also incredible! Can't wait to come back for more! My favorite was the Pork & Chive Shumai (dumplings with caviar) it was my first time trying caviar and I loved it. I didn't like the seafood dumplings as much as I expected. They were really good. I just loved the pork ones more. The beef and crab rice was also EXCELLENT!!!! Well worth the price. Beautiful place.