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4.3 (115 reviews)
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Strawberry Cheesecake (gf) and Ginger Lemonade
Grace J.

Looking for a quick vegan meal? Doodah's is the spot for you! I ordered an entree with two sides which included the cauliflower chicken candied yams, and old bay fries. I immediately dove into the cauliflower chicken, the best item from my meal. I was super surprised that it actually tasted like General Tso's chicken. The candied yams, unfortunately were mashed sweet potatoes with zero seasoning, definitely NOT candied. Old Bay fries were a hit, crispy and full of flavor! As a sweet treat I ordered the strawberry cheese cake, it tasted less like cheese cake and more like a lemon bar with a gelatin texture--not my favorite, but it kept my taste buds intrigued for sure. The ginger lemonade was mostly ginger with the color of lemonade, so be ready for a big kick if you choose to add this to your meal. The main con I noted was the limited menu offerings, other than the cauliflower chicken, the only other "meat" option was short ribs. Yup, they were out of nearly everything else (every other meat and all sandwiches), which was super disappointing. I saw a lot of potential customers make a U-turn due to today's limited menu.

Lasagna
Andrew E.

Cool vegan spot up the street from my Auntie's house. I had the vegan lasagna, vegan ribs, vegan macaroni and cheese. Was pretty good considering this is all vegan food, so no butter, no cheese, no real pork, no real ground beef. I'll come again when I'm on my health consciousness tip again.

Crumbly mess. This was after I added slices of vegan cheese

UPDATE: Against my better judgment, I tried again. First, the good: the garlic kale salad was good. So was the Sweet Love tea. These are what the 2 stars are for. I got the lasagna and one side (the kale). The lasagna was dry. Never in my life....not even at Dodah's, have I ever had something they called "lasagna" be DRY. Like, no sauce. Zero sauce. Just dry vegan meat and dry vegan ricotta. I had to put slices of Violife vegan cheese in between the dry pasta sheets and reheat it to make it edible. Never again. I was a fool for thinking things would be better. I'm done with Dodah's.

Nyla S.

GUYS ( a selfish part of me doesn't want to write this review so I can keep this place all to myself) Best vegan food I've had in my life. Love the welcoming atmosphere & accommodating staff. The plan originally was to order to go.. but after we had a few taste tests.... boy we sat there and ate. The place isn't that big either. To the food: General t'so had really good flavor, & the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Sweet kale was good too! The ribs reminded me of a smoky meatloaf flavor, they were good too! Now the greens?!!?? Was differenttttt. My bf said "ain't no way these are vegan" (I guess he think vegans can't season food????) but yall the GREEENS!!!!! I can't even put it into words, I had to taste test 3 times & tasted something different each time... idk idk yall try them. Drinks are $5 but go big or go home! They're good too! Between our two choices I preferred sweet love over colada moss Lastly we tried the strawberry cake (I'm not a sweets person but my bf is) it didn't taste like strawberry. The cake was okay, just no strawberry flavor.

Cookies n' Cream Cheesecake (gf)
Ladonna W.

As a vegan, I was thrilled to visit an all-vegan restaurant for the first time and decided to try Dodah's. The food was served quickly after I placed my order, which was a plus. The cafeteria-style setup means the food is on display and not made fresh to order. The mac n cheese was good and reminded me of NuVegan's version, but if you're not vegan, don't expect it to taste like traditional mac n cheese. They use a homemade cheese sauce rather than store-bought vegan cheese. The General Tso cauliflower was decent, though a bit too sweet and could have been crispier. The green beans were my least favorite and could have used more seasoning. The cookies n cream cheesecake was just okay--not something I'd get again. I decided to give Dodah's another chance and ordered through Uber Eats the next day, hoping to enjoy their mac n cheese again. Unfortunately, this time the mac n cheese tasted off, and I couldn't finish it. The General Tso cauliflower was even sweeter than before, as if they had dumped an entire bag of sugar into the sauce. It didn't taste like General Tso at all. Dodah's need to work on consistency. Overall, I feel there are better vegan options out there.

Shayla M.

Absolutely delicious!! And I'm not even vegan! 10/10 Get you some! I enjoyed every bite!

Justine A.

Came for lunch and it was great! All the food taste so REAL! And the benefits are that it's super healthy. The service was great. The ambiance was great. Would 100% recommend!

General Tso's cauliflower, Mac n' cheese, Collard greens (it was supposed to be zucchini and squash)
K N.

Ordered through GrubHub for a friend. My friend enjoyed the meal, however the restaurant messed up the order and there wasn't a way to easily get it fixed. My friend ordered zucchini and squash but it was somehow subbed for collard greens. Overall the portions were quite large and delivery was quick and efficient.

Mac & Cheese
Saha S.

I ordered from Dodah's Kitchen because I've been trying various Vegan restaurants in DC. This place is a bit out of the way, so delivery does take a while. However, the food is very good. I got the meaty lasagna, which tasted like a standard lasagna. The crab cakes - although they admittedly looked a bit weird in terms of color - tasted excellent and just how I would expect crab cakes to taste. The potato salad was nice and sweet and creamy. I also got the Mac and cheese since they were having a buy-one-get-one free deal. The Mac and cheese tasted very nice and rich, though I wouldn't really say it tasted like cheese (and it wasn't creamy or anything). Nevertheless, the food here is pretty good, but I doubt I will be ordering from here anytime soon just because of how far away it is and how long delivery takes.

Spinach lasagna, seafood Mac n Cheese, General Tso's Cauliflower
Larry M.

Vegan spots are all the buzz right now. I'm seeing more & Moore of these places pop up!! Now this particular spot I'm reviewing...I've reviewed before. A customer service mishap (that was corrected) kept me away. But now I'm back...let's see if their food is consistent... Where I am: @doodahskitchen . Location Reviewed: 3801 34th St., Mt.Rainer M.D. . Menu Includes: ALL VEGAN Fried "Fish", Fried "Shrimp", Fried Chik'n Tenders, General Tso's Cauliflower, Lasagna, Pepper "Steak", "Crab" Cakes, Chik'N Drummies, Tofu Scramble, "Cheesesteak", Waffles, Sweet Kale Salad, Stuffing, String Beans, Potato Salad, Spinach Salad, Marinated Vegetables, Cokeslaw, Fresh Juices, Cupcakes, Cakes, Cheesecake & more!! . Items Reviewed: Their Pepper Steak double side Entree (with peppers, onions, Mac n cheese & sweet potatoes $14.80).STAMP the Pepper "Steak" sandwich!! It was flavorful, packed, & savory!! All Day Breakfast!! Their Mac n Cheese...STAMP!! Cheesy, & Pleasant!! Get This!! Their Sweet Potatoes...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! No sugar added!! . Their Lasagna & General Tso's Cauliflower Double Entree meal (with collard greens $16.80). STAMP the Lasagna!! I ALWAYS get this entree from them. Fulfilling, with the right amount of marinara, faux beef, & flavored cashew cheese!! Excellent!! Their General Tso's Cauliflower...STAMP!! Fresh, Crisp, Sticky, Spicy & Sweet!! Their Collard Greens were DECENT. I needed more flavor. Their Lemon Cupcake ($6.36)...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! I could not tell it was vegan!! The Mint Lemonade...STAMP!! Refreshing, & Palate cleansing!! . Customer Service:Welcoming & Accommodating!! Limited Inside seating available. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Street Parking . Recommendations: Fet the Lasagna and/or Mac n Cheese!! =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

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Ask the Community - Dodah’s Kitchen

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I don't think so, but the food is so good you can eat it on the hood of your car!

Is this restaurant Vegan or vegetarian?

100% vegan

Is dining-in an option now?

Yes. Keep in mind, it is a small space. Only a few tables.

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This place went downhill truly, so hard to witness. The food use to be greats along with the…read morecustomer service. NOW? they either mess up on my sides, forget something and make us come back with no accommodations or my favorite one yet they can't make my order because only the owner knows the receipt to an item ON THE MENU I get over and over again? This really use to be the spot, now? Witnessing the downfall .

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So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.

Tried this place while in DC for a conference and I'm glad I did…read more It's more of a takeout spot but there is a counter where you can eat if there is room. Everything I ate was good and full of flavor, I even enjoyed the tea which was good old fashioned sweet tea. I would say this was worth my Uber ride to and from,.

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Sunday 2/9/25 This…read morespot was brought to my attention due to Instagram, and I made sure to plan my visit after realizing how close it was to my dad's house. I called to order pickup, and the service was nice and friendly. Also, the spot is very reliable, as it's open until midnight and roughly 16 hours of the day, serving many different options, from fast food to comfort food. I ordered the combo over rice ($13), the Philly cheesesteak combo with French fries and lemonade ($15.49), five wings with one waffle ($13.49), and a carrot cake slice ($4). - The fried chicken wings were alright for your typical fast food chicken. - Waffle was decent: it was soft & fluffy. - The combo over rice was solid, and I liked the chicken the most. - Philly cheesesteak was okay and would've been even better if it had provolone instead of the cheese whiz. - French fries were solid: they were crispy with some seasoning on them. - The house-made lemonade was alright, and I would be open to getting it again. - The carrot cake isn't anything crazy, it's alright, but I do appreciate the $4 price tag cause others would charge double or more for a slice. Overall, the spot does a good job with fair pricing, fast comfort food, and reliable hours. I'd come back and recommend.

Dodah’s Kitchen - soulfood - Updated May 2026

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