Homey vegan restaurant in DuPont circle that serves plant-based American fare, desserts, and…read morevarious drinks. The interior is warm and inviting and casual enough for a coffee and cake rendezvous as well as a full meal with drinks. Service is just as warm and inviting. Staff was helpful and patient with answering questions about the menu. I ordered the fried artichoke sandwich with fries. The artichokes were crispy, tangy and tender. It was stuffed in a toasted sub roll with arugula, tofu and sun dried tomato jam. A lemon aioli was drizzled over the sandwich stuffing. The sandwich had a firm texture and crisp, and very flavorful. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. My companion loved his chili relleno with rice and beans. For dessert we shared a chocolate chip cannoli. It was a powdered sugar cannoli shell filled with a creamy filling and sweet chocolate chips. Will be back!

very happy with my experience at dc vegan! the atmosphere is very relaxed and wasn't super loud…read morewhile i was there. there have indoor seating as well as a cute little lifted patio! i did miss the location and walk by it 2-3x before i identified that dc vegan was UP the stairs--definitely something to note before going. the food was a 10/10! i really enjoyed my chicken caesar salad, and the cauliflower wings are divine! i can't even describe how much i enjoyed the carrot cake. it also wasn't difficult to find something that didn't contain any of my allergens, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu items. if i am ever in dc again, i will definitely be coming back! one of my favorite vegan restaurants for sure.

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!

Pow Pow is a 100% vegan, fast casual, pan-Asian restaurant in DC! There were so many things I…read morewanted to try, but ended up getting the: - Fried cashew mozzarella (Taiwanese fried cashew buffalo mozzarella croquettes drizzled with Korean spicy ketchup): The cashew "cheese" was interesting: while it wasn't reminiscent of mozzarella, it was still tasty. Super crispy! The spicy ketchup was the perfect condiment. - Generals Chick'n (Taiwanese fried plant-based Chick'n, tomato, seared broccoli & scallions with generals sauce): Overall, I liked this dish- the chick'n was perfectly crunchy and tender, the sauce was flavorful, and the signature rice was well-cooked (in fact, I regretted getting half salad/half rice instead of full rice). However, the sauce was a bit too gloopy and sweet for my taste, and the broccoli didn't seem super fresh. The ambiance is good: lots of seating, nice view of the city. Service is fast and friendly: you order on an iPad and pick up at the counter. Located within a quick walk to the Metro so very accessible. 8/10 would recommend!

I picked up food to go and it was scrumptious! Also they did it quickly…read more It would be nice in the future, if they open a restaurant where you can dine in. Vegan Hibachi?? I liked the sauces that they used on our dishes. I am doing this from memory but we go 3 Teriyaki dinners with the faux chicken. Often the substitute for chicken in Vegan places is hard to chew but not at Pow Pow. We hope you open more places. There are a lot Vegans in DC and it's growing.

Here's how I see it:…read more MITA delivered a dining experience that felt thoughtful from the first course to the final spoonful. As someone who does not typically gravitate toward vegetarian/vegan menus, the meal felt especially fresh and quietly innovative--proof that vegetable-forward cuisine, when handled with this level of intent, can be just as compelling, layered, and satisfying as any traditional tasting menu. Opting for the Camino Corto menu proved to be a well-judged choice. Paired with the supplemental arepas, it offered a generous and satisfying progression without ever feeling heavy. The arepas--served with guasacaca, cashew sour cream, and chontaduro butter--were an excellent addition, setting a warm, flavorful tone and easily standing as a highlight on their own. From there, the menu unfolded with precision and clarity. The picaron with persimmon, lúcuma, and huacatay was playful yet composed. The arracacha with fava beans, plantain, and mushroom dashi brought depth and umami-driven warmth, while the watermelon ceviche with white soy, cilantro, and quinoa delivered brightness and balance. The malanga course offered satisfyingly to-the-perfect point chewy texture, and the arroz con gandules--pigeon peas, sofrito, and sea beans--managed to feel both comforting and refined, a balance not easily achieved. Dessert, a modern bienmesabe with coconut sponge, coconut praline, and pineapple sorbet, closed the meal with elegance and lift. What stood out most was how seamlessly the kitchen elevated vegetables beyond expectation--never as substitutes, but as the main event. Each dish felt intentional, expressive, and complete. Service mirrored the cuisine in its composure and warmth: attentive without intrusion, polished without stiffness. There is a quiet confidence throughout MITA that allows guests to settle in and fully engage with the experience. This is the kind of restaurant that shifts perspective--where even a dedicated omnivore leaves not missing anything, but instead discovering something new. Respect to the chefs and the entire team for a meal that was both elegant and deeply satisfying.

I visited MITA for Winter Restaurant Week, and while the atmosphere is lovely, the experience was a…read morebit of a mixed bag. Because it was a set prix-fixe that wasn't posted publicly beforehand, it felt like a bit of a gamble, and unfortunately, it didn't pay off for my group. There was very little room for accommodating dietary preferences, which was surprising for a vegetable-forward concept. It would have helped if they had made the menu public so we knew what to expect before sitting down. The Malanga Gnocchi was a letdown. As a main course, it felt uninspired and lacked the "wow" factor I expected from a place with this reputation. Overall, I felt the dishes could have been much more inventive. For a Michelin-level spot, the flavors felt a bit safe and didn't showcase the full potential of plant-based Latin cuisine. The service remains attentive and the space is beautiful, but for the price point, I wanted more.

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!

My wife is the vegan and she ordered Lord Chicken sandwich with fries and added potato salad. I…read moreordered the BBQ Tofu, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese. We didn't know it was only carry out and no place to sit. There are a couple other restaurants in the same facility. Very tight parking in the back. The service was excellent since one of Nuvegan employee came out and an accommodated us by accepting cash.

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

Nice. It's been years. They had best vegan. They had best raw dishes also. Next time I'm going…read moreto see how it is .... Now!

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

We've tried twice and while I appreciate what they're trying to do, we won't be back…read more We had steak n cheese egg rolls, junk in the trunk burger, inside out burger, fried mushroom strips, fried cauliflower. The steak 'n cheese egg rolls were mostly weird tasting. A cheezy flavor I didn't like dominated. The junk in the trunk burger was tiny, like a slider but not described as such. Did not taste. like an impossible burger. Inside out burger was fine but not great and small for the price. Crispy cauliflower- WAS NOT CRISPY, covered in a not very tasty sauce despite our request for sauce on the side. But now we get to the actually weird probably made improperly part- both the tots and the oyster mushrooms had cinnamon sugar on them which was really weird and completely off-putting to one of the diners. In general this place is REALLY expensive and the food is not good enough or sizable enough to warrant the price.

We took our dosa to go for game night at The Board Room. All the steps and the wait were totally…read moreworth it. We even got asked "where did you get that?" Gobi Dosa. Easily shareable. Tender and tasty cauliflower seasoned to perfection. Didn't pretend to be meat but just as savory & satisfying.

Best South Indian food I've ever had. I love that it's not a fancy sit-down kind of place, just…read moreclean, quick, and not greasy, with perfectly seasoned food. So yum!! Everything was awesome and I honestly have no bad notes. Service was super fast too. Will definitely be back many times. The interior is small and cozy, with only a few tables inside and three seats by the window. Masala Dosa (5/5) - Yummy, crispy dosa and yummy filling. So yummy with an awesome crunch Kinda tastes like sourdough bread or like a cheez it in the way it crunches lol. The curried yellow potato mixture inside was well-seasoned but still light, not heavy. Chole Puri (5/5) - Delicious. The thin, fluffy bread paired perfectly with the rich bean curry. Loved this!! Samosa (4/5) - Pretty standard, but still really good, especially when I reheated it later as leftovers. Uttapam (4/5) - Still had that great fermented dough flavor. I liked the mixed veggie add-ins, which made it taste fresher.

I recently went to Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant for a late dinner and had a great experience. We…read morewere able to get a table immediately, got great service, and shared some delicious dishes: Wonton soup: warm, hearty, delicious wontons Steamed dumplings: perfectly cooked, full of flavorful vegetables Hong Kong tofu: a solid tofu dish Eggplant-good eggplant dish

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.