Ras Plant Based is a Black-Owned Establishment created by Partners / Sweethearts Milka & Romeo Regalli that serves Ethiopian / Vegan Cuisine. Ras Plant Based is located on Franklin Ave in Brooklyn, is close to other eateries and hang-out spots, and is within walking distance from Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens & the Brooklyn Public Central Library. I have had the pleasure of visiting Ras Plant Based multiple times w/ my daughter as well as w/ friends, and the food is always delicious. Ras Plant Based is chic and has a down-to-earth atmosphere. Decor consists of gorgrous /vibrant/ colorful wall murals and beautiful lighting arrangements. There is a booth-type area where the dj has played Oldies But Goodies, R + B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, etc. Good music is consistently playing whether the dj is there or not, and it has me swaying in my seat as I am rockin' to the beat - lol. Ras has lunch, brunch & dinner. Small Bites, Entrees, and their signature Piassa & Mercato Platters (one can order wither injera or brown rice w/ their platter) are on their dinner menu. The Sambusa (can order with mixed veggie and / or with lentil) on the Small Bites Menu taste great. The Mercato Platter is one that I have ordered often, and it includes the following: 1.) Yatakilt - Cabbage, carrot, onion, bell peppers. 2.) Gomen - Braised collards, sauteed onions. 3.) Missir - Slow-simmerred red lentil stew,berbere sauce 4.).Shiro - Creamy ground chickpeas, spice blend & 5.) Fasiola - String beans' carrots & carmelized onions. I usually have brown rice w/ my platter. The food is amazingly delicious! Beverages - Ethiopian Coffee, teas, cocktails, mocktails, sodas, etc are on the menu. The Sea Breezy Cocktail - (Plantation rum, Giffard pineapple, guava, ginger & lime) is my absolute favorite cocktail at this establishment. Although bartenders at Ras have made it and they taste good, Co-Owner / Co-Founder Milka makes the BEST well-prepared cocktails! Refreshing & Absolutely Fantastic! Website - rasplantbased.com Instagram - @rasplantbased Hours of Operation - Mon. - Thurs. - 12pm - 10pm Fri. - 12pm - 11pm Sat. - 11am - 11pm Sun. - 11am - 10pm Brunch - Sat. & Sun. - 11am - 4pm Lunch - Daily from 12 pm - 6 pm Dinner - Until Closing One can go to their website to purchase giftcards, to book Ras Plant Based for private events, as well as for Catering Services & to sign up for their Rewards Program. We will be returning sooner rather than later to try their lunch and brunch! read more

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Ambiance is very relaxed and cute. It is not a big place. Small tables. Busy the night when we were there. Service is good. We ran late to our reservation and they let us sit in anyway. Food: first few bites were surprisingly good. Every bite was very flavorful. But it kinda loses its charm on me after a few bites, probably it's not my type of food. I think it's a good place to try some nice Ethiopian food. read more

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Ras was one of our go-to delivery and take-out places during the pandemic, and we love dining in as well. We often bring out-of-town guests and it's always a hit! The food is all delicious. Our favorite is the Kitfo--so good! And the service is top notch. read more

Love the vibe and energy of Ras. The staff's kindness reflects the ethos of a vegan restaurant. The murals on the red brick are amazing, marking this place as undeniably Brooklyn. Ethiopian food is inherently communal, breaking bread and eating with your hands over shared platters. The Mercato or Piassa provide a variety of options; the former comes with red lentil stew, my fav Ethiopian dish. Ras shines brightest on its entrees though. The Dulet, diced royal trumpet 'shrooms with onion and jalapeno, in particular, is so freakin' delicious. Also, check out the curated cocktails and mocktails and if you still have room, the raw and kosher desserts. Totally worth it. There's so much on the menu (with GF and kosher options) to explore and it's a delight. read more

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Ordered: Crown Heights Queen (~$8): watermelon, ginger beer, mint, agave Piassa Platter (~$21): Ksir, Difin Missir, Yater Kik, Alicha Shiro, Zucchini served with injera Mercato Platter (~$21): Missir, Fasolia, Shrio, Yatakilt, Gomen served with injera Aya's take: First time trying Ethiopian cuisine! I've always wanted to try Ethiopian food, and finally got to chance to here at Ras Plant Based. We started with the Crown Heights Queen which was light & refreshing. Both platters were vibrant, well-crafted, and pay homage to traditional Ethiopian dishes. The injera has a unique texture and slightly sour taste which I actually liked. It went well with all the dishes, particularly the ones simmered in various spices. Even if you're not an adventurous eater, I would suggest getting the injera (over rice) as it complements the flavor profiles of each dish well. All 10 dishes across both platters were mild, savory, and complex. They each offered a unique experience in every bite. Great try and I loved the colorful ambiance! read more

Ras Plant Based - Crown Heights Queen (~$8) - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Our absolute favorite Ethiopian restaurant, delicious brunch (with kid friendly options as well)!

Ras has been on my to-try list for years, but I'm never in this area. Enter a Brooklyn Museum outing, and finally I have an excuse to drag people to consume plant-based Ethiopian. My Arada Bowl was scrumptious, with the Missir and Yatakilt being the best items. Traditional kitfo is my favorite Ethiopian meat dish (meat-fo? Haha), so I enjoyed trying the Ras Kitfo in the Bolé Bowl vs. the Jackfruit Kitfo in the Ras Breakfast. Spoiler alert: Both are delicious. And the Days in the East mocktail was coconut heaven. In fact, everything we got was packed with flavor and designed to satisfy every taste bud. This is where you take people who don't know how to handle vegetables, who think you need meat to flavor a dish, and who haven't touched a spice in their entire lives. Take them to Ras so their poor, deprived, bland AF palates can experience real cooking. read more

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Loved loved loved everything! I got the Mercato and lentil Sambusa and everything was bursting with flavor! I ordered through a delivery app and the mercato came with injera and the sambusa came with a yummy sauce! Can't wait to come back. And they are on inKind! read more

Delicious vegan Ethiopian food. I tried the combination platter as usual. The injera was very fresh. The food was very filling but had a lot of oil. It is very satisfying but I wish they offered low oil / low fat options. read more

Ras Plant Based - Delicious injera - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

There are plenty of great things to say about this place, but find it might be helpful to say from jump that the wildly high reviews may set folks up for disappointment. It's pretty good, but the hundred of 5 star reviews might actually do the restaurant a disservice with expectations. Perhaps it's a type of effect of it being vegan, where ratings are higher based on the lack of veg options elsewhere. Just want people to have normal expectations so they don't feel 'let down'. Anyways, it's all subjective. Food was classic Ethiopian, similar in quality and flavor to other spots. Some items hit or miss but overall food was good. Everything being vegan makes selecting from the menu simple and great. Liked the fresh juice options. Portions were on the smaller side but value is probably fair for being vegan. Great service brings it up to a 4. read more

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Delicious. Good portions and quick delivery. Ordering again. Recommend it to everyone read more

Ras Plant Based - Mercato Mama's Tofu - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredible spice, flavors, and decorated in vibrant art is @rasplantbased with locations in Brooklyn and NYC. We checked out the Brooklyn location. We enjoyed everything we tried: -Butternut Sambusa which was so light, flaky on the outside, creamy interior. I wish we got yhe assortment to try them all! -Ras Breakfast with a little bit of everything...  injera firfir, scrambled "eggs", cucumber salad, potato hash, injera rolls -Ras Tibs which were so zesty, spicy, and delicious! I never had Ethiopian food before, a huge fan! I  blown away by the rich depth of flavors and spices. If your sensitive to spice or heat, may not be for you, but I am obsessed! read more

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This spot is cool vibe in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn. The food here is very good. Lots of natural vegan dishes... nothing processed. The servers are inviting and welcoming. The drinks here are good. If you just looking for a cool space to have a drink and conversation or to dine out for a date. This is definitely a go to. Even for meat lovers who don't know there are many dishes they can enjoy. Live, love and laugh. - Sha read more

Ras Plant Based - Missir - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious food, great service, lovely ambiance! I've had Ethiopian food before, but this was my first all veggie experience, it was tasty!

Solid ethiopian place for the neighborhood with amazing food and great vibes for a Friday night. I was able to easily make a reservation and didn't have to wait before getting seated. They have many dishes to try and if you are indecisive like I am, the Piassa and Mercato platters are a great option. Both of these options come with a variety of sides as well as injera. Each one had enough food to feed one person! Would highly recommend trying this place out if you're a fan of ethiopian. read more

Ras Plant Based - Piassa and Mercato platters - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love Ras! Ethiopian cuisine is always vegetarian friendly, and there are a decent number of good Ethiopian restaurants in NYC that serve the usual array of flavorful lentils, collards, cabbage, and ground chickpeas on injera. Ras stands out for exceptional vegetarian interpretations of the dishes that usually involve meat (like tibs), fun decor, and inventive cocktails. Prices are reasonable, service is friendly. Hands down one of my favorite spots in Brooklyn, certainly my #1 in Crown Heights! read more

Ras Plant Based - Both sampling platters and the seitan Ras Tibs! - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

All the other reviewers got it right. A foodie's delight. So many interesting and fresh flavors, in both the food and drinks. Awesome atmosphere as well as great service. read more

This restaurant was recommended and requested by my daughter, who is a vegan. While I'm not a vegan, I would convert if all vegan food tasted this good. We arrived just as they were opening for lunch and we were greeted with open arms and offered to sit anywhere we wanted. Our server was TD and he was awesome. He gave us a rundown of the menu and what he recommended for us to order. The space is colorful and light with a great vibe. You feel like you're in another world, not in the the middle of Brooklyn. The music and the place gets you ready to enjoy a great fun meal. Ethiopian food is best enjoyed family style so we ordered a bunch of stuff and shared it all. Every dish was so tasty and full of rich flavors. The next time I visit my daughter, I'll be sure to stop by again. read more

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Oh mah gawdddd! I have been dying for an Ethiopian restaurant since i went to queen night market a few weeks ago & I'm so glad to have found this gem in mi yardddddd! I had the sampler platter (if you like some heat/spicy it was very mild so if you need to ask for more heat by all means dooo!) and with 2 orders of extra rolls it was amazing! Everything was delicious well seasons and able to manage with ease. I also orders the "I'm in love w/ duh cocoooooooo" pou blé had me in a daze. The place is very chic and a warm ambiance. The service was amazing Crystal was so kind in giving me the time i needed bc i can talk to peeps forever i never even opened the menu. I def will go again. The next time, i need to know which is which, bc some of them i would of LOVEDDD to have more of til next til read more

Service 100% Decor and ambiance 100% Food 200% Note: This is a vegan Ethiopian restaurant, but the flavors will make you forget that meat isn't on your plate. Definitely must try! read more

Ras Plant Based - A mock tail the waiter recommend. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is so good, the squash sambusas were delicious. Would recommend reserving ahead as it gets nicely full :)

Highlight has to have been Ingrid our waitress! She was so kind, informative, helpful and personable she made a good meal exceptional! The cuisine was delicious even to my carnivore palate and my vegan wife was ecstatic. Ethiopian flavors and textures and all plant based and served in a cosy, colorful ambience. Will certainly be back. read more

I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered at Ras! Delicious food, great service, and nice ambiance.

Food is delicious but servings are small especially when delivered. So many fees. Thus this is a pricey excursion. But worth it. Service is warm & fast. The place is very beautiful. Customers seemed cool. I will return. read more

Ras Plant Based - The bar. You can't tell but this place is hopping for a Thursday nite. - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If I could give them 6/5, I would. I'm vegetarian, and I've eaten Ethiopian before but this is the best!! The menu was overwhelming in a way that makes me cry happy tears. Luckily the waitress was approachable and helpful in the way she explained how to order with fool-proof recommendations. Ended up trying the mercato platter. The braised collards were on the sour side, but they pack a punch for flavor for all the rest! Red lentil stew, chickpea, string beans, cabbage... my friend asked me which was my favorite and I couldn't come up with an answer because it was all delectable and savory in their own different ways! In terms of efficiency, I came here on a mid-afternoon with my foodie friend (who typically never returns to the same restaurant twice) and we were seated immediately. read more

Ras Plant Based - mercato platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I get dinner once a month, this month was my turn to choose and I selected Crown Heights. My usual game plan involves 2 or 3 savory restaurants and 1 or 2 dessert spots. After doing my research on Yelp, I knew I wanted to start our night at Ras Plant Based. We arrived a little after 6 on a Thursday and lucked out that a table was available, they were booked pretty solid. All of the staff were pleasant and our waiter was fantastic. He directed us towards his favorite dishes and they were perfect. We opened up with squash filled pastries. They were perfectly crispy and the dipping sauce had excellent zest. For an entree we went with the seitan on injera. The seitan had great texture in a wonderful sauce, certainly didn't miss meat. The injera itself was perfection, light and airy but substantial enough to wrap the seitan. By the end of the night, one of my regrets was that we didn't order more at Ras. Very cool art on the walls, nice lightning, an all around fun place to eat. read more

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Small venue with tasty food. Staff was friendly and the food came out fast. My meal was was nice and all without meat. read more

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Finally checked this spot of my bucket list! Let's talk about food- I came with a friend and we split the Mercato. I believe this platter is supposed to be the 'spicer' of the two but I didn't really find this that spicy. I almost wish some of the options had a slight more kick. Each dish in the platter was full of flavor, favorites for me were definitely: YATAKILT (Cabbage, carrot, onion, bell pepper), SHIRO (Creamy ground chickpeas, intricate spice blend) (the most sauce/dip like), GOMEN (Braised collards, sauteed onions). We also opted to get RAS KITFO (Pea protein crumble, spice infused olive oil, mitmita), which was good, but I preferred the platter to this. For an app we tried the SAMBUSA, one veggies and one (i think was squash?). We loved both. I'm a sucker for something with a bit of crunch. Also, the dipping sauce for these was to die for. We saved this and ate it with our entree as well. The space itself is gorgeous and is a great vibe. The perfect spot to meet a view friends and chat over some delicious vegan food. Service is awesome and super friendly and helpful. I love that they made the experience inviting and were open to any questions we had about the menu. (Bati Ethiopian still holds my #1 Ethiopian spot, but this is definitely close second.) A must eat in BK and when trying Ethiopian food. 4.6/5 read more

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A stunner in the neighborhood. Food so flavorful, drinks on point, and phenomenal atmosphere. It gets busy on the weekend, so plan accordingly. My friends and I tried going on a weekend in the past, but was told the wait was an hour. So this weekend, we opted to make a 6 pm reservation in advanced. Arriving, the place was already popping with most of the tables full! There's a DJ who plays some slick tunes, and while it's loud it's not unbearably so. Service is quick and friendly, and the turnaround on food and beverages is fast. For drinks, I got the Fig Fig Bang Bang and my friend the Wet Ass Passionfruit-- both were delicious! Food-wise, we shared the Mercato platter and the Special Tibs. Damn, were the flavors on point. Each of the individual dishes were amazing, and the special tibs had a solid amount of heat from the jalepenos. We also got the coconut leche to share for dessert, which was extremely tasty too. I don't think you can go wrong here-- the food just plain slaps. So happy to have Ras in the neighborhood, this is a local go-to for sure. read more

Not sure why the Franklin Avenue address is showing up but my friend and I went to this wonderful restaurant on Bleecker Street and we absolutely loved everything we tried. I love Ethiopian food and being strict vegan this place was perfect for me. I am really looking forward to returning! read more

Exceptional service and food. The ambiance is also a sophisticated, but laid back vibe. Cozy and inviting. For apps got the Trio Sambusa and Azifa. Azifa was exquisite! Light, airy, creamy and packing heat. For the mains got ordered the Mercado and Ras Kifto which didn't disappoint! Spicy, earthy, creamy, and everything in between. read more

Second time there. Amazing as the first time. Service is the best and food is so good. Nothing quite like it.

Each plate demonstrated care in preparation matched by care in service. The food quality ensures customer satisfaction. The surroundings felt comfortably informal. Personnel maintain superior attention each time I dine here. I'm certainly visiting again. read more

Food and atmosphere were excellent. Super cute space, delicious food. We had one of the platters and two sides from the other platter for 3 of us. I honestly feel like the two platters would be enough for 3 people. Brittney was our server and she was great! Highly recommended. *4/5 stars because the prices are a bit high read more

Ras Plant Based such a great place to enjoy amazing food with your favorite people! I literally have only great things to say about this restaurant, service a1, ambiance dope, food yummy af! It was a pretty chilly Saturday night & I won the tossup to select the spot for dinner I choose Ras, we make a reservation easily, arrive a tad early like 30 mins but they are able to accommodate us immediately yes! We are seated not far from the dj who is on point by the way. Our server is super chill wanted to know if we needed recommendations for cocktails or appetizers. I ordered the hibiscus chia tea for my drink yummy. We ordered appetizers and 2 different entrees to share. Everything tasted delicious, one thing to note a lot of the dishes are spicy so ensure you can handle the heat or ask to have less spice. The entire experience was on point, don't hesitate to stop in for great food in a dope atmosphere! Looking forward to trying their brunch. read more

Ras Plant Based - Vybz - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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(Disclaimer: not usually into vegan food, but this place is good for a vegan place) One thing that typically bugs me about vegan/plant-based restaurants is when they try to imitate non-vegetable dishes, but with vegetables. It almost always suffers in comparison. That's not an issue at Ras, because they let the vegetables shine. My husband and I ordered their two platters, and each had a good variety of flavors and textures. The items were good with injera and also by themselves. The desserts are where it's quite obviously dairy-free. We got the banana chocolate pie, which was good but also had a strong banana after-taste. The cocktails are quite good. I got the Franklin Daisy, which was very cucumber-y and refreshing. Service is very friendly, and the vibes are cozy. read more

So this was our first visit to RAS. After hearing so much about them from fellow plant based foodies. When you enter the doors it's as if you have entered a hidden paradise. The decor and the amazing painted murals on the interior walls are amazing. The rear seating area has a nice spacious layout for diners. After being seated our waitress arrived. Her customer service was not warm and welcoming. We almost made the decision to leave. Fortunately one of the owners was present and came over and greeted us. He had an awesome converssation with us and we decided to stay. The food was super tasty and arrived fresh and hot. In the end we are glad that we did not leave. If you have never dined at RAS plant based. It is worth the trip. I highly recomnend the lentil sambusa Injera ChipsSeitan TibsRed Lentil Stew. If you are dining with a large party reservations are best. read more

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Everything was PERFECT! I've been to this restaurant twice and both times I left so full and happy! The vibe is so unique and hip. The servers were helpful with deciding portions and helping us make the tougher decisions (everything looked/sounded so good). I highly recommend the coco cocktail! We will be back many more times. read more

Ras Plant Based - Platter - Ethiopian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Short review: Really tasty but pretty pricey food. Get the special tibs. Desserts are excellent with special note going to their choco mango but the rest were not too shabby. The platters are also good with my preference of the two being the mercato due to the nicer variety of textures and I think overall better flavors but the other wasn't bad at all. Anyway, I went to this Ethiopian spot with several others. The prices are a bit high but the quality of the food was overall quite nice especially for vegan or vegetarian food and even as someone who prefers generally eating meat, I still found myself satisfied. It was a little bit loud in there especially with the music but overall the ambience was nice. For a drink, I got the Wet Ass Passion Fruit which contained rum, Vida mezcal, passion fruit, and lime. It was a very tropical cocktail which partially masked the flavor of the rum and it was pretty tasty. We decided to get one of each of the mixed plates for each of our groups along with two of the separate dishes both with injera. Our two main dishes were the Ras Special Tibs with sauteed seitan, tomato, jalapeno, zesty berbere sauce, and onion and our other was the Ras Kitfo with pea protein crumble, spice infused olive oil, and mitmita. Of the two, I preferred the special tibs. It might be because I actually like the texture of seitan or because it would closer to the original meat based dishes. The flavors were also really nice and if I was to go back here alone I would probably get this and one of the appetizers or desserts and be satisfied. The latter didn't exactly taste like kitfo but then again they're trying to imitate a dish made from raw beef tartare mixed with clarified butter and spices but I did like the texture of said dish. I'm usually not a fan of pea protein but in this case it worked quite well. The platters consisted of the following all served on top of injera of course: Mercato: Yatakilt-Cabbage, carrot, onion, bell pepper Gomen-Braised collards, sauteed onions Misisr- Slow simmered red lentil stew, fiery berbere sauce Shiro- Creamy ground chickpeas, intricate spice blend Fasolia- String beans, carrots, caramelized Onions Piassa Keysir- Savory beetroot, carrot, onion Diffin Misir- Brown lentil, onion, fenugreek Yater Kik- Yellow split pea, onion, jalapeno, intricate spice blend Alichi Siro- Mild chickpea, onion, holy basil, garlic, ginger Zucchini- Creamy zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, celery, parsley As mentioned in the short review, I preferred the mercato. There was much more variety of textures and outside of the excellent beetroot, I generally found the piassa ones to be blander compared to similar dishes I have found at other Ethiopian spots. Special notes to the braised collards, cabbage, and string beans among the mercato being my favorite of the dishes. For dessert which for some reason is not on their site, we decided to go with three of their vegan cakes. Choco Mango: Cashews, mango, dates, coconut oil, agave, coconut flakes, cacao powder, lemon juice, vanilla extract, Himalayan salt, and freeze-dried raspberry Coconut Leche: Young coconut, cashews, almonds, dates, coconut oil, agave, coconut flakes, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract, and Himalayan salt Trisome Berry: Cashews, pecans, dates, mixed berries, coconut oil, agave, cacao, lemon juice, raspberry, Himalayan salt, and vanilla I'm generally not a big fan of vegan desserts unless they are naturally vegan and not trying to imitate something else but the ones listed above were a nice change of pace. The choco mango was my preference having a wonderful sourness and a pretty good texture. The coconut leche was a well flavored coconut cake but a bit dry which is expected as there isn't any milk or something similar to make it moist (I presume the oil is for that, maybe some type of plant milk would work.) The trisome berry was also good with some light sourness but it was a bit less flavored and it had a bit of that unpleasant texture I partially expect from most vegan desserts. Overall not shabby and in terms of vegan desserts way better than I expected. Overall the food was pretty tasty especially for vegan food. I would say that it was a bit pricey for the quality but if you're looking for a vegan substitute, this place is quite good. Low 4. read more

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You'll appreciate the care that goes into each dish. The employees gave me unprecedented levels of attention. Food was fresh tasty and colorful. I plan to return here for meals frequently. I'm wholly dedicated to this place. read more