Plant isn't just a restaurant--it's a revelation. From the very first bite, it felt like Asheville…read moreitself had poured its soul into a plate and set it gently in front of me. Every dish was a masterpiece, bold and elegant, comforting and exciting all at once. This is vegan food that doesn't whisper or apologize--it commands the room. The flavors were layered, intentional, and downright magical. Each plate arrived like a work of art, and somehow tasted even better than it looked. I kept thinking, there is no way the next dish can top this--and yet, it always did. Plant proves, without question, that vegan cuisine can be indulgent, luxurious, and unforgettable. And then... the dessert. I am not exaggerating when I say it deserves its own standing ovation. Rich, decadent, perfectly balanced--one bite and time stopped. If happiness had a flavor, this would be it. I would return to Plant for dessert alone, without a second thought. Plant is hands-down the best vegan restaurant in Asheville. It's passion, creativity, and excellence on a plate. If you haven't eaten here yet, you're missing out on something truly special. This is the kind of place that ruins other restaurants for you--in the best possible way.

"Plant is food" - yup. Definitely is. If you're looking for THE vegan restaurant to go to in…read moreAsheville, you've found it. I'm not vegan but I can appreciate making plant-based food the highlight of a meal. Plant has created a multi-flavor, multi-cultural menu which has you surprised to what's to come next. Each bite has a unique depth of flavor. Some vegan foods that I've tried has a tendency to be over salted or seasoned or just hides behind some type of soy-based protein for texture and to try to be something it's not. I can happily say plant has dodged this with ease We got the Cauliflower, Roasted Beets, Broccolini (seasonal, not pictured sorry), Cheese Board (not pictured ... sorry again), and The Curry.Honestly have fun with the menu, there was nothing that missed. I would say most definitely get the Cheese Board. It came with a unique set of cheeses with different flavors and textures. How do you age a cashew cheese?!?! It came with a nice assortment of pickled veggies, fruits, gluten free bed, and olives. Nice and big too If you couldn't already, I loved my experience here. Perfect ambiance for a date night too! So bring someone special (you and yourself most definitely count too)

This place gets a five for so many reasons…read more First thing is that everyone that works there is a true delight to speak with. I was staying at a hotel just down the street and our experience was so good, My son and I had breakfast two days in a row here. Not only was Sierra and the team of people working the breakfast counter sweeter than the homemade jam, they were also engaging friendly and so kind to my son and me. Let's talk about the food. The homemade bread, perfectly cooked eggs, homemade local sausage, fresh local breads from the bakery around the corner, which I believe was Stick Figure or something like that, and probably the best pancake I've had in years. If you love breakfast- and I do not... you are not to miss this place. I must say that this May has turned me into a breakfast lover. Just a note, you'll probably wait an hour for a table... But the breakfast counter and community table are towards the back Thank you all! Hope to see you soon

Yes it gets busy, but sooo worth the wait! It has a coffee bar inside towards the back and an…read moreoutside patio with a few table and chairs if you prefer to eat outside. I just went shopping while waiting to get paged. There are lots of little stores to check out in the area. I waited less than 20 mins. Once seated we had the honey lemon ginger tea pot (absolutely recommend) and a latte. Food wise, we ordered the super sunny avocado toast (I opted for scrambled eggs), the stuffed French toast and Melanie's fruit waffle. Everything was beyond Delicious!! If I ever come down this way, this is where I'm having breakfast again. Great and lots of different options for everyone. Service was phenomenal!

Best tamales in town with amazing customer service. The banana pudding is a plus! Their chill and…read morecomfortable interior is nice as well!

I'd had this spot bookmarked for a long time as it was listed as the best place to get a tamale in…read moreall of TN by Yelp a few years ago. I found myself in Knoxville for work and the stars aligned; I managed to convince my coworkers to come have lunch here! We found parking in a large lot about two blocks away. It sadly wasn't free but we enjoyed walking around and looking in the shops. The inside of the restaurant was clean, cool, and cute. One wall contains lots of coolers/fridges where they store drink options (shout out to Wiseacre beer!) as well as lots of their tamales, which you can take home to prepare. Staff are happy to provide tips on how this can be done, as one of my coworkers took several tamales home (and her family was pleased with them too!). It seemed like only one person was working. He was extremelyyyy soft spoken and not super friendly, honestly, but our food came out in a timely manner and he wasn't rude or anything. Four of us, myself included, got the chicken tinga tamale, and one person got the classic tamale. I got mine as a meal, which came with rice, black beans, and curtido. I also nabbed a bottled tea. Personally, I didn't love the drink selection -- all a little too bougie/health food-y for me (I'm a simple girl who wants a simple Diet Pepsi or Coke or regular fresh brewed sweet tea) - but no big deal. Everything was quite good! I've been trying to decide if I like tamales or not and this place brought me to the conclusion that yes, I do - I just hadn't had one this good before! The corn was fluffy, the chicken was tender and well-seasoned and plentiful, and the salsa on top rounded it out well. The beans and rice were also very well seasoned and tasty accompaniments. I'd never had curtido (fermented cabbage) before, but I'd say it's a bit brighter than its Korean cousin, kimchi. I liked it but the portion was so large and the flavor so strong that I did ultimately tire of it after 4-5 bites. My coworker took the rest home! Overall, I get the hype around the tamales in particular. If you're craving one, definitely give this place a try!

I came across Kianga's Kitchen while checking out Marble City Market. Disclaimer: I'm not vegan…read more In fact, the day before eating here, I consumed way too much meat at Brazerios Brazilian restaurant. Perhaps my mind works in unusual ways. But, I thought I needed a vegan day to balance it out! And I really love soul food (vegan and non-vegan). I'd eat it all the time if this was closer to home. I'd had Kianga's greens one other time before this visit. That's what sold me on coming back. Those greens are super good! Best item in my opinion. Had a nice spice and flavor. Sweet potatoes & plantains were solid too. Also, they had a "stew of the day" -- which, today, was a Tuscan recipe. Overall: Very good meal. I'll definitely be back -- either as my main meal or for a side or two. Highly recommended. Very nice owners too.

Amazing food from the African continent. Veggie like you have never tried it…read more Spent time in South Africa and these guys NAILED it.

Overhyped. Big complaint - washed my hands before we ate…read moreand they only had Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap. As a result I couldn't get the smell of peppermint off my hands. I'm talking my French fry smell like peppermint. My sandwich smells like peppermint. Seems like I'm being a Karen, but seriously this simple thing totally ruined my dining experience. Food itself was fine. Service was fine. Nothing to write home about, though the same sauce came with the "wings" as was on my salad, as was with my fries which was weird. Aok but I don't plan on going back.

We stopped in while walking along this quieter street…read more Surprised to find that there is some inside seating as their website focuses on to go food. Only tried ginger chocolate chip cookies that was tasty and crispy. Impressive to find all vegan dessert options. Overall, it did not strike us as being very clean though . Will try on our next trip!

If I had $1 million sitting around, I'd buy a house in Montford just to be able to walk to this…read moreneighborhood spot. Great decor and service. We had the salmon bowl, delicious and served with a great curry, though would like more spice. Plantains are excellent. Off notes: 1. Natty bread is just greasy and not too good. 2. They only serve their own beer which has limited selection. We had the stout and the Pilsner but would have liked some more complex beers.

If I were to sum up Nine Mile in one short review: it's a warm, laid-back Caribbean-inspired spot…read morewhere flavor, hospitality, and inclusivity meet. Many folks love Nine Mile for its big, bold portions, fresh ingredients, and a menu that thoughtfully caters to omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and even gluten-free diners. Nine Mile Asheville Dishes like jerk chicken, seafood in coconut sauces, or hearty vegetarian pastas tend to pack Caribbean-style punch and generous servings -- and the kitchen is flexible enough to swap in vegetarian or vegan alternatives where needed. Overall: if you're after food that's flavorful, flexible to dietary needs, and served with a relaxed, friendly vibe -- Nine Mile hits the mark.

Honestly, I love this restaurant, they cook with vegetable oils and are happy to customize my meal…read more(I'm vegetarian going vegan) and the place is clean and neat, with friendly staff. They also have a mexican grocery side on one of the restaurant where you can buy all sort of neat stuff. It's a neat place.

The Bistro is a hidden gem of Knoxville, I personally love listening to jazz and we went for beers…read moreand some great live Jazz play. The Bistro has a very deep rich Italian feel so initially we felt underdressed and I fear that stops some at the door if you're in comfy clothes, but inside it's very fun and friendly. I will say I feel the Bistro would be better with a big pizza menu, I told my lady that a good pizza on the table would go nice with the vibe here.

I came on a weekday, right at 11am before the lunch crowd rushed in. I was really excited for the…read morecream of mushroom soup that they had on their online menu for the day. But instead, the bartender told me that it would be a chicken mushroom soup today because that's what was left over from the day before. A little bummed out, I ordered that soup and a BLT. The BLT came out just on naked bread, with no mayo at all. As I was in a bit of a rush today, I ate it the way it was. I really loved the ambiance of the place with the dark wooden bar and the oil painting of Miss Lil at the center of the bar. In the end, I just kind of wished that the food matched the ambiance.

Arrived around 10:30, we were seated in the back dining room. Spacious. Menu had several items that…read morewe wanted to try. I loved that that they seemed to have a BBQ flair to a lot of their options. At the bottom of their menu they listed several local vendors that they worked with that you could go visit and check out the products further. I highly recommend one of these locations for breakfast or brunch!

Stopped in at Early Girl on our most recent trip to Asheville for some brunch to get our day…read morestarted and it was very tasty! I opted for the Charleston Chicken biscuit, that came with fried chicken, cheese, bacon gravy, and a side of home fries. I did add a fried egg to mine to take it over the top and was so glad that I did. The flavors meshed so well on this biscuit, I couldn't put my fork down the entire time. The only thing I do wish, was that the biscuits were a little more on the fluffy and softer side. Both my girlfriends' and mine were a little overdone, but nothing outrageous. The menu as a whole seems to have great options so I don't think you could really go wrong here. Added bonus, it was within walking distance of our hotel downtown so the perfect spot to try. Service was great throughout our visit as well!

I came here on lunch break. The decor was really cool and I love the quirky aesthetic so that gets…read moreone star The lady that serve me was really nice so I'll give her one star based on her friendliness I ordered a smoothie and it tasted like ice with food coloring...I didn't taste anything ( no mango, no coconut like nada ) I can't remember the exact smoothie I had but zero no flavor. I had the KFC inspired bowl, The mash potatoes are really good. But, overall...very much a meal I could have created at home. The plant based bites tastes like it came from the bags you'll find in the frozen section at Walmart. It tasted as if she just warmed it up and threw corn in the bowl and said " Wa-la !! " I'm a Vegetarian and my tastes bud is rooted in Mississippi...I know good food and this was not it. I could have made this 10 times better. I paid $22 for that smoothie and bowl....with a few crumbs on the tables. I will never visit this place again or recommend it to my Vegan/Vegetarian friends.

Me and my wife recently stopped here while we were in the area to visit a vegan establishment and…read moreit turns out that this is the only full-fledged exclusive vegan restaurant in the area. The lady that took care of us was very nice for the moment we walked in and she made us felt like we were at home. Price point here, the food here price wise was very affordable! You can't find prices like this anywhere else. I ordered a backbone smoothie and the Smoothie had sea moss in it which is really cool. I even tried one of their burgers which was absolutely delicious and filling up. We even stuck around to stay for dessert and I've never had a vegan pumpkin pie with chocolate chips in it which was a unique experience but it was absolutely great. There are a few tables inside and the wait time can be a bit long. She does exclusive meals for the holidays as long as you put your order in far in advance. Overall, you're not going to find another store like this and I highly recommend you check this out even if you are not vegan but if you want to experiment with being health conscious.