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    Palani Drive

    4.0 (119 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Veggie Burger Dinner
    Kassidy K.

    Went here because I am recently vegetarian. They were one of the first places to pop up as a vegetarian restaurant. By NO means are they Vegetarian only, but the veggie options were wide to choose from and tasted AMAZING. The servers were really nice, and they had live music. We learned they have live music every Saturday, and sometimes it's one of their old servers ! The crowd was lovely and very warming.

    Spicy Thai Peanut wrap
    Ashley R.

    Summary: all good, not incredible, but great spot to bring your dog, sit outside, and walk around a cute neighborhood. Pretty good! They can make things vegan / have vegan options but nothing too unique or impressive. I liked my food a lot but the Richmond area has so many vegan options it's hard to settle for more basic options. Dogs are allowed on the porch which made it an awesome option for us and it's in such a cute area to walk around! If you're stopping for a bite with your dog and want a stroll through a nice quaint town, it's a good choice.

    Shenandoah Wrap
    Katie S.

    Excellent lunch spot in the Libbie Grove Area. Menu has excellent vegetarian and meat options - wraps, salads, and sides. My Shenandoah was culinary genius - chicken, Gouda, sweet potato, apples, and spinach . I wished for chips (side options were rice, black beans, seasoned potatoes). The service set up was a bit unclear but we eventually figured it out - order at the bar, pick up at the bar and pay at the bar - sit where you want. If you are looking for a laid-back spot to grab some lunch and chill, this is for you !

    Hummus tabouli wrap
    Leah R.

    The hummus tabouli wrap was delicious. Crunchy ( from veg) but moist and savory at the same time. Also had the side of black beans, which were not plain, but had seasonings on them.

    This is the Cesar wrap which also has rice in it.
    Kolandra W.

    This a cool lil spot off libbie! Right across from the libbie market. It wasn't busy in there at all. It actually was dead in there for it to be a Saturday mid day. I ordered a Caesar wrap which good but had rice which was interesting! Pretty average wrap. They don't have fries or anything just chips. But it's always good to try local places which Richmond is full of. The service is good which is the main thing for me.. lol. And then the food.. although the tap water is definitely that. Not good filtration system at all. Even after adding lemon.. not sure yet if I'd go back to try something else as I can't remember if they have many vegetarian/vegan options.

    a bowl of soup and a bowl of rice
    Sonya C.

    I have been coming here since my days as a UR Spider (more than 15 years so we won't get into specifics). During those 4 years it was a great place to pick up a quick and healthy dinner. I live in MD but am in RIC 2-3 times a month. I make sure that at least once a month I come in and get a bowl of tomato Parmesan soup and a palani club. A staple that I am happy to say tastes just as good as it did when I was at University. In a world where restaurants come and go - it is comforting that a place like this can remain and still make consistently good food. This is a great place if you are in search of healthier options, vegetarian or vegan options. Back in the day it was one of the few restaurants that could accommodate all different palates.

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    Great food- love the veggie options. Take out during COVID has has been excellent. More vegan options will always be appreciated.

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    Really flavorful food. Definitely recommend the Shenandoah wrap! Quick and friendly service too.

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    Thanks for serving vegan food I really enjoyed the recommendations the employee made. She said she was vegan and it was great thx

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    We parked across the street from Tulsi. There was ample parking in the lot, and street parking,…read moretoo, on a Wednesday around 8 pm. The decor here is fabulous. Tulsi feels extravagant and upscale from the moment you enter. The lighting was lovely, each of the different lamps exquisitely lining the walls provided a golden hue throughout the space. We were seated immediately with no reservations. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy, great for couples to catch up and talk about their days or get to know one another. Our server was attentive and polite. He gave us time to peruse the menu at our leisure, while he brought out the gratis before-the-meal appetizer. It was like a crispy naan with three distinctly different sauces. It really was quite delicious. I ordered the Chicken Konkani and my partner had the Chicken Curry. As connoisseurs of a great many Indian restaurants, we quite enjoyed the entrees at Tulsi. I savored the coconut creaminess of the Konkani. I also tried my partner's curry, and it had a rich aromatic flavor as well. We didn't try dessert because we were simply too stuffed by the end. The choices were almost tempting enough to persuade me, but we refrained. Tulsi is for lovers, just like Virginia, so we were in great company. I wholeheartedly recommend giving this spot a chance. We will definitely be back to partake in the fine dining experience on offer here.

    It was a beautiful day out and I didn't wanna go home to figure out dinner. I wanted to be out and…read moreabout amongst the peoples! Picked my sons up....they didn't wanna hang with me, even a little. SOOOO I went to dinner at Tulsi. BY MYSELF The place would be great for a date or a little romance. The ambiance was a lil sultry as the sun went down. The amount of food they give you is substantial. I had the lamb tandoori it came out sizzling like fajitas or the east(I'm sorry if that was racist) The naan was delish But the STAR was the lemon-drop martini I had. Bartender must have saw, me a solo diner that had been abandoned by her own younglings and felt for me because that thang was STRONG and I appreciated it. I was a little tipsy(I don't usually drink so it did not take a lot) it was cool because my big one will drive. At the end I had plenty of leftovers that my sons will get NONE of. It was enjoyable. Will recommend

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    8 1/2 - Vegan pizza

    8 1/2

    4.1(336 reviews)
    3.1 miThe Fan
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    Great spot for a thin personal two-to-three serving size pie. The crust is light and airy with the…read moreirresistible toasty flavor from the authentic pizza oven. Be sure to check out their specials because the soups and hoagies are nothing to sleep on. I was a patron of their Churchill spot before it closed but have noticed no major difference with this OG location. So glad they have online ordering now. Strawberry Street parking is the worst but that will never stop me.

    TLDR; best pepperoni pizza we've had in Richmond so far! Be prepared to take your pizza to go…read more Vibes - quaint little pizza shop on Strawberry Street. Smells DELICIOUS! I felt like I was getting the true local experience being here. There's only a few chairs to sit while you wait but no tables to sit and eat. Service - friendly and quick. We walked in just before 7 PM and were told that our 2 pizzas would be done in about 30 minutes which ended up being accurate! We took our 1 1/2 year old to the park up the street while we waited. Food - the pepperoni pizza was the best we've had in richmond so far! The red sauce tasted more like a pasta sauce than a pizza sauce - which I loved! The pepperonis were also larger and thinner than the traditional size so they were perfectly crispy. We also ordered the Breakfast Pizza with sausage. The flavor profile was more mild but still surprisingly good. We added red pepper flakes to this one when we got home.

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    Palani Drive - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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