Planta Queen Chicago is now one of my go-to spots. The food was excellent, but what made the night was our server Alejandro. He was attentive without hovering, food came out fast, and he genuinely added to the vibe. When I ordered the wrong dish, he caught it, swapped it for what I actually wanted, and comped it without making it a whole thing. That kind of service is rare. Great date spot, will absolutely be back. read more

It's rare that a dining experience causes me to pause, sit back in my chair, close my eyes, and savor. This happenedat PLANTA Queen, self-described as plant-based dining, reimagined. Truly - eating at PLANTA is an experience. We weren't sure how busy it would be on a Saturday evening so made a reservation, which turned out to be the right move. We were seated promptly and our server thoughtfully offered descriptions and suggestions that guided us to the following assortment of mind-blowing items: -Bang Bang Broccoli: if you order nothing else, get this. Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, with just the right amount of crispiness and a magical peanut chili sauce. -Firecracker maki roll: filled with sweet potato and avocado, topped with a monstrous pile of potato straws, unagi, and glorious sauce. -Udon noodles with truffle mushroom cream: the description is deceptively understated. This dish is magic - thick chewy noodles generously coated in an unbelievably creamy sauce and SO MANY mushrooms. Pricing is fine - more than I'd like to pay for a routine weeknight dinner, but justified by the flavors and the experience of elevated plant-based cuisine. It's a good (but also terrible) thing that I live far away, otherwise all my time and money would likely be spent at PLANTA. read more

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Horrible vegan spot ever. Been to a bunch of vegan spots and this one was fancy over priced and over hype. This is more of an Instagram worthy for your amazing photos than dinning in to eat. Somehow the taste of the items we order was not that seasoned or good. read more

Delicious!! We came for lunch and had no problem making a reservation. They offer a lunch deal that's a starter and entree for $28 but it only works if everyone at the table participates. So we did. But omg it was so much food! I ordered the Japanese sweet potato and the poke bowl with their vegan katsu. It was so crispy and delicious. We also tried the crispy rice, the beef and broccoli, the truffle udon and the crispy mushrooms. Everything was delicious and very filling! read more

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I think Planta Queen has one of the best happy hours in the city! On top of being a super cute restaurant, their menu has both food and drinks which I love, and I definitely want to go back on a Monday for the maki deal. We tried a few new things from their summer menu. I liked the drunken chicken the most I think, and our waiter suggested a side of hot sauce which was really good with it. Our waiter was super kind and helpful the whole night! read more

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So excited to be able to see a menu where I can eat anything as a vegetarian. This is a vegan place, beautiful, and very good. All the dishes we had were flavorful. The salad was nothing much, but nice to have some freshness. Had the brownie with ice cream at the end. Brownie was a little cake-y but good chocolate flavor. Kimchi bao was my favorite. Our waitress was fine. Would love to come again when in town to try other things. read more

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Planta was such a great experience! The atmosphere was vibrant, stylish, full of good energy and the service was excellent from beginning to end. We tried the sushi, Drunken Chik'n Noodles, Thousand-Layer Potatoes, and Kimchi Bao Sliders and everything was flavorful, fresh and beautifully presented. The Thousand-m Layer Potatoes were especially crispy and delicious, while the Drunken Chik'n Noodles were flavorful. I'm not vegan but I genuinely enjoyed every dish and never felt like anything was missing. Planta proves that plant based food can be satisfying. Great food, good service and a good vibe. I would definitely return! read more

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The food was really good. We got a lot of apps to share. The table's favorite was the kimchi baos. The staff was really good but the food came out a little faster than expected so we were playing plate Tetris. The place is slightly dark. I remember us using the candle light to try and read the menu. read more

My husband invited me to a dinner at PLANTA. He had a reservation. When we arrived, he walked up to the host and we were seated at one of the booth tables. I loved the interior design of the restaurant! Our waiter was so friendly. She asked us whether it was our first time there, then she explained the concept of the restaurant and how everything on the menu is plant-based vegan. They encourage family style eating so people can share - no need to ask us twice. That's our jam. Here is what we ordered: -- Volcano Roll -- Firecracker Roll -- Chili Crab Noodles -- Bang Bang Broccoli -- Japanese Sweet Potato As a non-vegan, PLANTA is one of the best vegan restaurants that I've been to. Food was fantastic, the sushi was very good, and they had nice mocktails as well. read more

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We stumbled into this place while walking the warm summer days in Chicago. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating that gives off a lively city vibe. Their bar bites were fantastic. Perfect place to sip and snack but also for dinner if you have a bigger appetite. Avocado beet tartare: rich avocado and roasted beet stack garnished with cilantro and pine nuts (perfect nutty note) and served with Taro chips that are made in house daily. This taro chip really made this dish. I wish they would sell them! Summer roll: vegan rolls with fresh papaya, pickled carrots, tofu, cilantro, and basil. Served with side of peanut sauce and nuoc Cham (omg I need this sauce for home). Highly recommend Singapore noodles: ramen noodle dish with chili curry. Cooked with bok choy, cabbage, lime, cilantro, and basil. This was just mediocre. Just a chili flavor dish but nothing special. Would prob try something different next time. Overall great location and good bar bites. read more

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Both of my guests were vegan and one of them had been here before recommending to meet up at this place. The location was convenient for everyone either on foot or taking many of the choices of public transportation. Everyone loved the interior design and the ambiance. As a non-vegan I thought the food was just okay. But we all had a very pleasant experience together! read more

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Planta Queen was the perfect birthday dinner! I've previously been to Planta Queen in New York and Florida, and the Chicago location absolutely did not disappoint. We ordered the Firecracker Roll, Korean Chicken Sandwich, Caesar Salad, Curried Beans & Lentils, Spicy Crunch Ramen, and finished with the date cake for dessert. Every single dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and memorable. If you're celebrating with non-vegans, this is the place to go. The food is creative, delicious, and approachable for everyone. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is incredible. The lighting, wallpaper, and overall ambiance make the experience feel elevated and special from the moment you walk in. Huge shoutout to hostess Chanel and our server A for making our birthday celebration feel so special. We loved it so much that we came back the next night for more sushi! read more

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Thanks for being delicious and celiac safe!!!! our server, Liza, was lovely and helpful. The food was so great! read more

PLANTA Queen Chicago - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had reservation and were seated in a nice booth. It has a nice casual ambiance. The serving size in this vegan place is small and most of the food are meant to be shared. Some of the dishes were very good while some are just okay. You'd may be think there's meat but don't be fooled. All dishes here are vegan. A favorite was the kimchi bao. Very flavorful with different textures from the fried mushrooms and other fillings were very good. I also liked the firecracker roll which had different textures and flavors. The edamame dumplings and spicy tuna roll were also fine. The summer rolls are like Vietnamese spring rolls except that it's tofu instead of shrimp. The Singapore noodles are not bad but they could be more flavorful. For desserts, we were disappointed that they did not have mango sticky rice even if it's just 6 pm. The matcha cheesecake had berry compote and whipped cream on top. It was good. The sticky toffee pudding had coconut caramel and vanilla ice cream which went well together. Our server Alondra was very personable. read more

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Awesome Vegan-Asian restaurant with very good mushroom-truffle cream sauce udon noodles. Excellent service (was able to get refills of iced tea after getting an Arnold Palmer), and interior atmosphere very cool. Highly recommended! read more

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Tl;dr great happy hour and daily specials! Food is generally quite flavorful, and I don't think you can go wrong with most of the sushi rolls. Ambiance is more upscale, and I'd recommend coming early or at off hours, or having a reservation. ===== Been here quite a few times, mostly for happy hour. If you can make it, Maki Monday during happy hour is definitely the best deal so you can get lots of decently priced maki rolls in addition to their happy hour specials! I always order the spicy tuna rolls, chicken fried mushrooms, and whatever dessert tempts me. The truffle udon was also quite good, though the singaporean noodles and the ramen (that I think has been removed from the menu) were disappointing. All in all one of the better vegan sushi spots I've been to! Not quite as good as Shizen in SF, which is my gold standard, but not too far off. Ambiance is more upscale and they have a good variety of seating options for both large and small groups. They get pretty busy but overall service across my trips has been responsive and friendly. read more

I appreciate what Planta is trying to do with vegetarian sushi, but it still tastes like vegetables rather than sushi (1 star off). I got the crispy rice with avocado and "ahi tuna" which was really watermelon...it tasted like watermelon. I liked the truffled fried rice with "bacon" which was really mushrooms...it tasted like mushrooms. I prefer Planta name foods as they are rather than pretending to be ahi tuna, bacon, or something that it's not. Despite vegetarian ingredients, the sushi prices are still fish and meat prices (1 star off). For my lunch of crispy rice and truffled fried rice, it was almost $50, and I was still hungry afterwards. read more

Lovely ambience and a great menu. We got the: Rainbow roll 3.5/5 quite good although the watermelon didn't stand out Stir fried bok choy 4/5 one of my favorites. The bokchoy was nicely juicy and crunchy. Perfect flavors Crispy gyoza 4/5 loved the flavors even though I couldn't identify the stuffing Edamame steamed dumplings 3/5 the texture was good but the pungent taste from the edamame was a little off putting Chilli crab noodles 3.5/5 I loved the jackfruit in it but it really wasn't as spicy as they claimed it would be. Brisket kimchi fried rice 4/5 subtle flavors and the rice was nicely cooked and fried. Service was a bit slow but the place was super crowded. read more

Planta is soooo amazing. I came here for my birthday & was nervous to bring my non vegetation friends but they love it too!!! It truly is somewhere you can bring anyone and they will love it too. Everything we got was amazing but my all time favorites are the summer rolls, crispy gyoza, and the torched and pressed roll. Great drinks too. read more

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This was Amazing! I wish I lived near this restaurant!!! Everything was delicious!!! The service was good and the decor was interesting.

My dining partner and I tried the Bang Bang Broccoli, the volcano roll, the avocado-beetroot tartare, the steamed bok choy, the chilli crab noodles, and the brownie with ice cream. The broccoli was fabulous- super crispy with a flavourful peanut sauce. It was definitely the highlight of our meal. The volcano roll was a mountain of salty mayonaisse heaped on top of relatively good sushi. The overall effect was not altogether pleasant. The avocado beetroot tartare was quite good but nothing exceptional. The steamed boy choy was done very well, with a lovely soy ginger sesame sauce that paired beautifully with it. The chilli crab noodles were near inedible: very little flavour and basically floating in oil. The brownie and ice cream were good. Service was decent, and the food came out super fast. We sat outside, and enjoyed people-watching more than the meal itself. In sum, we will not return. I am vegetarian, and was super excited about going to an all-vegan sushi place, but was left quite disappointed. My pescatarian dining partner was also similarly unimpressed. read more

I loved every second of my time at PLANTA. I'm vegetarian so I was intrigued but I am absolutely mind blown by how great this food is. Everything tasted so fresh and perfectly done. I got great energy from my meal and really appreciated the entire experience. I'm from California so it's at the top of my list to visit the Los Angeles location. The world needs more of this. read more

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Food was very good, will be coming back most definitely Service was good, the waitress was very attentive.. Ambience was exceptional Forgive me, I ate all of my food before I thought about taking a picture ‍ read more

This is a review of their chosen delivery service, DoorDash, and their customer service. I really don't understand why anyone does business with DoorDash at this point. They are the worst of the worst, really scraping the bottom of the barrel as far as delivery services go. Once again, DoorDash abruptly canceled my order without a word about a refund. That company is trash. And this will be the last time I patronize PLANTA, either for delivery or in person food. I'm sorry, but if you take my money and give me nothing, you don't get another chance. Beware before ordering delivery from here. Their delivery partner is a total scam artist. UPDATE: DoorDash refused to refund my money, saying I needed to contact PLANTA, and PLANTA's worthless automated system made it impossible to reach a human, repeatedly refusing to give me a refund or connect me to a person. Nice little scam they've got going. Do NOT order from here. read more

The ambiance and service was good. The kids menu was nice and had variety. My daughter loved the avocado sushi rolls and ended up with two orders of it. We got the bang bang broccoli, 1000 layer crispy potatoes, Raman crunch noodles and a couple other items. I felt some dishes were really good and some was not as flavorful or something was off. It was good overall and worth trying for one or two times. It was nice knowing everything on the menu was 100% vegetarian as that made it comfortable knowing the broths and ingredients were plant based. We need more places like this read more

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I've been Planta a few times now and each time it just gets worse. The service has been good and the ambiance is fine but I feel the food quality has gone down lately. read more

I came back to try the truffle udon and it was LIFE CHANGING. The sauce is sooo creamy and the flavor is insane. I would have appreciated even more truffle but I truly cannot complain it was already heavenly. Since I came twice in one month I also received a surprise reward in the app for a free maki roll, so I will inevitably be back again soon. Update: Came back and got the torched and pressed roll and the 1000 layer crispy potatoes. The torched and pressed was INCREDIBLE. Definitely a must if you like truffle, the truffle flavor was so intense and the miso glaze was very unique as well. My favorite out of the sushi options for sure. Crispy potatoes were also really really good, not sure what the caviar was made out of but I've never had anything like it before. My server Jasmine was really wonderful and definitely made my visit. There were some technical difficulties applying my free roll reward so she ended up just comping my roll for free and let me keep the reward to use another time. Hostess was really lovely as well. I came here 3 times in 4 days... should tell you all you need to know! read more

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Welp, planta queen has done it again. Every time I try something new I think, how are they going to make the vegan version of this, good? But I never lack trust because I know everything on this menu is superb. I got the cosmic colada, made by amazing bartender Johnny. With coconut water, pineapple, and lemon, this tropical drink is fruity and sweet and I feel like I'm on a damn island. For my tastes it a little sweet but hey that's never a problem in my book. For to eat, I got the red dragon roll, made by chef Kelsey (the goat). Carrot salmon in a roll topped with crunchy pickled watermelon and masago. The perfect blend of crunchy and sweet, topped with a creamy (but remember folks, vegan!!) spicy mayo. And of course, I had again the pleasure of being seated in server Sarah's section. She is always such a joy, so helpful with information about the food and recommendations for plates, and of course, keeping my water filled. She knocked it out of the park! read more

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My recent experience was not the same as when I came in two years ago. While the service was quick and the appetizers were good, around a 4 out of 5, the drinks were a solid 5 out of 5. The mains, however, were disappointing and I would rate them around 2 out of 5. We tried the bang broccoli and 1000 layer potatoes, but the potatoes were underwhelming.The drinks, Spicy Not a Rita and Cosmic Colada, were refreshing and pretty good. One thing that was disappointing was the mains. They were under seasoned with barely any salt, and we had to use soy sauce and ask for extra seasoning to adjust the salt in the dish. read more

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PLANTA Queen Chicago is such a standout in the city's dining scene. Everything from the space to the service feels intentional and well thought out. I had the edamame dumplings and the poke bowl, and both were so fresh and beautifully presented. The dumplings were smooth and flavorful, and the poke bowl had a great balance of textures and ingredients. I asked for the sauces on the side, and it still came together perfectly. You can tell the kitchen really knows how to build flavor. My husband had the Korean Chick'n Sandwich with kimchi, gochujang mayo, unagi, slaw, and cilantro, and he really enjoyed it. The flavors came together so well, and he said the tots that came with it were some of the best he has ever had, super crisp and well seasoned. The miso soup he ordered was warm and comforting, a perfect start before the meal. I also took the summer rolls to go, and they were incredibly fresh with such a nice flavor combination. They held up perfectly and still tasted bright and balanced later. They have WiFi (network: pqchicagoguest) and it is a nice calm spot to start your day, especially in the early hours on a weekday. I did not try it, but they also have oat milk vegan matchas, which I will definitely come back for next time. The restaurant itself is beautiful, modern but cozy, with an energy that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your meal. The staff was welcoming, kind, and attentive without being overbearing. It is clear that everyone here cares about creating a thoughtful plant based experience that feels elevated but still approachable. If you are in Chicago and want something vibrant, fresh, and made with care, PLANTA Queen is one of those spots that deserves to thrive. I highly recommend supporting them. They are doing something special. read more

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I absolutely love the twist on Asian vegan food at Planta Queen. The atmosphere is astonishing and they have gone above and beyond on every detail. The drinks are wonderful and the presentation is beautiful. I've been twice now and it was a hit with both friends and family. The sushi is heavenly, especially on unlimited sushi day. During my first visit I tried a range of entrees and every dish delivered a burst of flavor that touched every taste bud. Planta Queen perfectly combines creativity, quality, and style. I can't wait to go back. read more

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This place is a heaven for vegans and sushi lovers. The ambiance was so good and pretty. The food menu was so well crafted that even a meat eater could easily enjoy the food here without missing the actual meat. The service was super amazing, they were quick and so good to us. Everything was super tasty. My personal favourite is the Volcano Roll. Will definitely visit again. This place is quite popular and busy, definitely make a reservation in advance. read more

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Amazing plant-based restaurant for my vegan taste buds! They also have a menu for no garlic and onions! read more

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Wow. This place is incredible. I don't usually like mushrooms but PLANTA has given me a reason to experiment more with them! Those crispy layered potatoes are to die for... read more

This is a plant based vegan restaurant with unique dish names! Loved the ambience and experience! The service was slow though. Not crowded. Good food! Good drinks! And excellent non diary dessert! read more

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As someone who has never really eaten vegan food, this was such a great brunch! We went to celebrate my cousin-in-law who just turned 21, and is also vegan. And the food and drinks were amazing! Decent prices, not too bad, great drinks, awesome food. I had the brunch breakfast loaded burrito and it was great! Even their version of eggs tasted great! Our server was awesome. She checked in on us occasionally but not too much. But she also filled our waters whenever needed without us asking so it was great. Lastly, the ambiance of the location was really cool! Great design and honestly it gives a vibe outside of Chicago. It was awesome! 5/5! We'll be back! read more

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I got takeout and dined in the past two days. Let me tell you something. This is the most important restaurant ever. I've never had anything bad. Compliments to the chef staff managers waiters bar tenders and everyone's mama. I took advantage of the happy. I love the fried mushrooms kind of reminded me of calamari. The next day. I ordered the volcano rolls for takeout. Unfortunately there was a mix up and I got the firecracker roll but still amazing. I really love this place. Inject the udon noodles in my veins. read more

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We had an excellent dinner. We arrived during Happy Hour and ordered 2 drinks and 4 things to share: Lychee tini, Espresso martini, Bang Bang Broccoli, Wontons, Korean Chicken Bao, and Spicy Tuna roll. The wontons were more like a spinach cheese dip with wonton chips. Everything tasted good but my 2 favorites were the broccoli and the sushi. The broccoli was the best that I've ever had. Service was prompt and friendly. The noise level started out ok but as it became more crowded it was hard to hear. read more

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+ handrolls and nigiri - fried mushroom and fried cauliflower + lychee martini and espresso martini - only one type of beer option Planta is a favorite go-to in the city when I want to enjoy a nice sit-down dinner with an elegant ambiance and enjoyable music playlist. It's an absolute treat to have so many plant-based options to choose from and feels indulgent and exciting anytime I can convince others to go along with me. We had excellent service from the hostess stand and especially from our server (I forget her name, she's from Moldova though?). She was attentive, energetic, helpful, friendly, and checked in on us just the right amount. It's not everyday anymore that you walk out impressed with service! The handrolls and nigiris are the absolute best part of the meal here - we got one of each and none disappointed, though the eggplant was a cut above (vegan food pun intended!). The deep-fried appetizers can be skipped next time - the cauliflower and broccoli were clearly pre-fried and arrived cold and soggy. The "calamari" mushroom had very little mushroom and mostly just fried flour. Instead, I highly recommend the decadent 1,000 layer potatoes and the Japanese sweet potatoes as highlights for the shared plates. We got Singapore noodles and fried rice for our entrees but I would rather have had more of the handrolls. They simply weren't as stand-out as the other items mentioned above, but you can think of it as comfort food I guess. I quite enjoyed my lychee martini too. read more

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Wow... the house burger is stellar. It FAR exceeded the best veggie patty I've ever had. Extremely impressed! House secret sauce was to-die for. The side of salad that comes with the house burger, is entree sized? Flavorful and the right amount of seasoning. Volcano roll is good. Enjoyed the "crab" and sweet potato crunches being mounded atop a small bed of lettuce and in the middle and op top of the roll. Great sever team! read more

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