Completely vegetarian Chinese food and it's cheaper than any "regular" Chinese place I've ever…read moreordered food from in the Netherlands. No worrying about whether or not that piece of "ham" was actual ham or tofu. No stress about finding a very meaty chunk of something in my sateh sauce. And no more wondering about mystery ingredients such as trassi or fish sauce possibly being used in my vegetarian dishes. Soy is just completely vegetarian and there's no mucking about, I love it. What could I love even more about vegetarian Chinese food? Well, besides already having a much wider range of dishes to choose from (over a hundred here as opposed to the same four dishes at any other Chinese of which two are noodles) they also add a lot of extra vegetables to their dishes at Soy. Which really helps to stretch an already reasonably priced take-out meal into a cheap dinner, breakfast and lunch because this food really fills you up. And let's be honest, we all know with Chinese food that we overeat, feel completely stuffed and don't understand how we'll ever eat again but then half an hour later suddenly have this massive hunger and wonder whether we've actually ever eaten any food before in our entire lives and then scoff down the leftovers like a rabid coyote. Well, suffice it to say I've never had that vicious overeating cycle with food from Soy. An added bonus: because I can eat everything here, I aim to try at least one new dish every time we come here. This is how I've discovered that I adore Koe-Loe-Yuk, which are little balls of "shredded meat", battered and fried and then served in a delicious sweet and sour sauce. So yummy and I definitely recommend that you try it too! To sum Soy up: -No worrying about meat or seafood showing up in my meal -Cheaper than it's non-vegetarian renditions -Actually a nutritious, delicious, wholesome and filling take out meal -In case you were wondering, yes, they're also vegan friendly And to close it off, my pro-tip: make sure you bring cash! No cards here but at least there's an ATM at about a five minute walk from Soy and it's totally worth the walk!

Yassss! I've been wanting to go here for such a long time! In the vegan community this place is…read morefamous for its delicious Chinese food and I heard so many people raving about this place online and after also hearing from my friend Rebekkah that is was awesome they went even higher on my wannogo list. Still it took me quite a while to go because it is 1. in Utrecht which is not around the corner, and 2. in is also not in the center of Utrecht so when I am there if often go to another place that is more located in the center of town. Last weekend we were actually on our way to another place but the event there got canceled so we decided to finally go to Soy, since we were by car anyway. That was a good choice! Almost all of their food is vegan, except for a few agg dishes. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is quite small and it is mostly meant for take-away. There are stil about 5 tables though, so eating in is also fine. We ate some delicious food like vegan chicken with cashews, veggies and noodles, nasi rice with brown tofu and sauce and fried bananas. Sooo good! I understand now what all the fuss was about :)

The food took a while to get out but in the end we didn't mind at all because it's delicious and…read moregreat value and the concept of this volunteer run place is worth supporting. Plus they make their own vegan cheese! Yum! Really satisfying healthy meal. Would come back were we staying in Utrecht longer.

A couple years ago, the fiancé heard about this place from some locals. Apparently, the previous…read moreowners left the location vacant for a long time and the people who run this restaurant used to be squatters. After some difficulty, they were eventually able to purchase it. Very interesting. I was intrigued... So we wondered in to what felt like a dive bar, only to discover that it's a vegan restaurant and frequently hosts live concerts in the back, some for free. They state their mission on the menu: to serve yummy food free of animals and dairy products, and to expose their community of young college students to the idea of veganism, as it is not yet very popular. On the board above the bar, they list their specials, and I ordered one for dinner: the daily dish. It consisted of bean and vegetable stew, spicy rice (it wasn't really spicy), corn on the cob, guacamole, and a side salad... 7.5€! Even if it had cost me twice that amount, I would still be talking about it. It was delicious! It absolutely convinced me that vegan food can be pretty amazing. (I've certainly had my fair share of vegan food in Los Angeles, and it almost always had me wishing I chose something else: Elf Café, Cru, Real Food Daily... Gag me with a spoon.) I don't know what they did to those beans and that tempeh, but it packed a mighty punch of flavor and deliciousness! Bonus: it was super duper cheap! If I were sticking around for longer than a week, I would definitely come back.

Nice place, friendly staff. A bit narrow and many tables squeezed in there but still okay. Food was…read moregood, however the classic burger came with a sauce that reminded my daughter of acid reflux so that was not a success. Soup was good, a bit lukewarm. Rendang was good.

Very cool and healthy restaurant! We were looking for a place for having lunch after a graduation…read more Gys is exactly the place you need for a relaxing lunch or snack. The menu is quite wide with (veg)burgers, salads, sandwiches, soups and some exotic food. Everything is organic, the place is warm with tables and chairs in wood and some minimal lights. I took the burger made of aubergines and lentils, it was very tasty and quite big serving with some vegetables and homemade fries too. I loved it!

THIS IS THE BEST VEGAN FOOD IN ALL OF EUROPE!…read more and This is the best restaurant in Utrecht! We went with about 10 of us - only a few of us were vegan - the rest are die hard meat and fish lovers. We ordered the wellington, a few burgers, some asian street food, kapsalon, curry and seriously - the meat/fish lovers were DROOLING over how incredible the food is. They couldn't believe it was all plant based. No meat? No problem - the recipes are insane. Their chef worked at a michelin star restaurant in Norway, and his experience really shows in the food here at SNCKBR Utrecht. Also the presentation is SO beautiful. We tried all the desserts - the apple pie was CRAZY good, and the chocolate dish, and the pear and chocolate, holy moly, died and gone to heaven is how you feel. The place was so good, about 6 of us showed up the next morning for breakfast, and then I'm not ashamed to say, we went back for lunch. So, if you want to know what to order from any of the menus, I'm your gal. EVERYTHING. The tofu scramble for breakfast was super super good. The decor and seating is super lush. Everything is styling, hip, gorgeous. Seating is comfortable. You could really cozy up at a table for two for a romantic night of good food, or bring a group of friends and chow down like a star at one of their booths. The service is friendly and we were welcomed by the owners multiple times. They're a young couple with so much love for their place that you immediately know you're in caring hands with people super passionate about food. There's no "vegan feel" meaning you're not getting any sort of messages that might turn off your meat lovers. It's just really, really good food, done super super well, in a cool environment. My favorite dining experience in Utrecht by far. I can't wait to go back.

The absolute worst service imaginable. Went here with some friends for dinner and we waited for…read moreover an hour and half for our food to be brought out. When the manager came by later to clear the table and ask how everything was, I explained the food was good but we waited way too long for it. He went into the kitchen to get things figured out, then came back to our table to accuse us of making a big deal when it wasn't actually that long. What?! The man asks how our meals were, I respond, and then he aggressively starts saying that we had the timing incorrect (we didn't). He wouldn't let up either, he kept pressuring me as if waiting for me to say the timing was fine. They offered us free drinks after that, but we would have much preferred them taking the drinks we had already ordered (due to the wait) off our tab. (They didn't) I'm vegan and love supporting new vegan businesses but this place's management is awful. The chef is the same one from ACU, who was rude there and I'm sure had a hand in the manager's change of attitude (I saw her screaming at him in the kitchen). It's a shame the only vegan restaurant in the city center is one I'll never go back to. I can forgive excruciatingly slow service, but that level of aggression is never acceptable.

Ik kom hier al 30 jaar met veel plezier. Eén van de weinige plekken nog in Utrecht, waar je puur…read morekunt eten. En je merkt het direct, ieder keer stap ik vitaler de deur uit! Als je je verwachtingen loslaat over het aantal gerechten, de gewende- of verwende gang van zaken bij andere restaurants, dan wordt getrakteerd op iets bijzonders. Niet alleen is het puur en voedzaam, het is ook nog eens erg lekker! Je proeft daarnaast dat alle ingrediënten met liefde en toewijding zijn bereid, en dat komt in je eten. Zonde als je hier aan voorbij loopt. Geniet ze! - Martin Thoolen -

This is a good but very simple Nepalese vegetarian place. We went for dinner and they had a prix…read morefixe with two options of mains which we were able to combine on the same plate as we couldn't decide. It was plenty of food as it came with beans, a salad, an interesting apple based stew and a kind of Cole slaw. No alcohol is available so I just had tea. The mains were both rice based, one with a nut sauce, the other a tomato sauce. Both tasted very nice. The decor is sparse and simple and it's probably one of the only restaurants I've been too that didn't play any music. It did seem a little expensive for what we got but not outrageous. Not sure what this means but other than my wife and I everybody was dining alone....hmmm.

The concept is really nice, suitable for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. I've been to Gys a…read morecouple of times but I often find the food a bit underwhelming. The food is nice, but doesn't really impress. Still worth the try though!

Great quick bite, keep in mind a lot of the menu (like the buffet/salad bar) isn't open until like…read more5ish. Had a burger and fries there and enjoyed my meal. I like how the menu shows which are the healthier options.

This is a fully certified (first in the Netherlands) organic vegetarian and vegan restaurant. My…read morewife took me here for our 8 anniversary today. Though she made reservations for a place by the window, somehow the info got "lost in translation". Renè, the half Czech half Dutch waiter was willing to ask the guests if they would mind moving but we stopped him. The food was delicious, he prepared three courses of different dishes, was insanely kind, knowledgeable and attentive. When all guests left, he let us stay almost 30 minutes longer so we could enjoy the desserts. It is not a fancy place but if you appreciate authentic place and delicious food, you'll have a nice experience!

Tried the fries, currywurst and tenders. The fries were excellent and topped with all kinds of…read moregoodness, the sausage was very convincing with meat-like texture and irresistible. The tenders left me rather underwhelmed, but i'll be back to VJFB next chance I get.

Saw photos of Vegan Junk Food Bar online and with positive reviews decided to check it out on our…read moretrip to Amsterdam. It's a chain so there are several of them sprinkled throughout the city. This one seemed less busy compared to the others. We ordered the sumo burger, chickn burger, onion rings and truffle fries. They were out of the pink aioli so I opted for the garlic sauce. It's a bright space that makes eating vegan food fun and easy! The only downfall was that it took a long time for us to get our food, almost 40 mins, and the restaurant wasn't even at max capacity. Something about their system messing up and there were a bunch of deliverers coming to pick up food. Pretty much everyone was waiting. They should definitely give priority to guests dining in. The worker didn't apologize for the long wait. Good thing we didn't come too hungry... Bedsides the wait, the food was tasty. My chickn burger was crunchy and a great alternative to meat. I'd come back when I'm in Amsterdam. Wish there was a spot like this in the states.

Great pizza and the focaccia bread with the olives also amazing. The waiter suggested that and I am…read moreso glad we tried one.

Had a very excellent meal here- delicious pizza! Super fluffy crust, great sauce, and good topping…read moreoptions. The service was good and attentive and the ambiance of the restaurant is nice!