When I travel, I usually have done a phd's worth of research into the cuisine of the destination but because French food is incrediblly complex and heavily reliant on meat, it seems like my best bet is to stick mostly with the French classics from the dessert department. As much as I would love to eat pastries for all of my meals, regular food and nutrients do have to come into play at some point so cue the exploding vegan scene in Paris and therefore, cue Soya. i won't bullshit you, GF found this one so I can't take credit. It is conveniently located close to our hotel and close to a bunch of other bars and shit. I made a reservation for 7pm because my American/eat at the crack of dawn ass was about to gnaw my hand off at around 4pm. We were happily the first table to arrive as soon as they opened and we were seated inside their quirky dining room. Contrary to stereotypes as old as time that Parisians are mean, I must say our experiences during the only hours we were awake on our first day (eating, of course) has been the exact opposite. Our waiter was very friendly despite the fact that we can't speak French for shit although GF is a touch better than I. The menu is limited but it has all that it really needs. Many of their starters looked appetizing so we went with the obvious choice of their mezze sampler which included two delicious dips: hummus and a veggie dip, vegan sushi rolls, soya balls (which were better than sex), some other stuff that I am forgetting, and a bunch of vegetables thrown in there for good measure. The vegan lasagne was an absolute must with spinach, carrots, typical lasagne things, and a vegan bechamel. The sauce was TO DIE FOR and beats some Italian pomodoro sauce I've had. The bechamel was creamy and decadent. The noodles were al dente and provided a little bite to contrast with the other textures. This was some of the best lasagne I've had in recent memory. They didn't have some of the dessert items on the menu but our waiter tempted us with something in French that I did not understand other than chocolate which was really all I needed to understand. It was a beautifully presented chocolate ball filled with vegan....ice cream almost...and sitting on top of a crunchy/sticky.......words are escaping my jet lagged brain. This restaurant was a really wonderful opener for the food that Paris has to offer and I couldn't recommend it enough. read more

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To all the Yelpers who influenced my decision to try this place, Thank You!!! First of all, this place is an unassuming restaurant that is intimate and cozy. The service was friendly and patient with me as I ordered my food. The food was absolutely amazing. By far the best I have had since I've been here. And it's all been good. This was top tier. I would highly recommend this place to any vegan traveler. Please let them know if any allergy as some of them there are no omissions of an ingredient. read more

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Excellent Asian flair mainstream vegan Delores Everything from sushi to dumplings to twists one French things Comfortable with trendy jive. Nice area nice veg oasis 4.5 and great vibe. read more

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Absolutely amazing! The beet hummus, falafel , lasagna, mezze platters, tea, juice, service, atmosphere- just all blew my entire family away- even my mom who is the pickiest eater. Recommend a reservation but we did get seated by a stroke of luck! Thank you so much for this incredible experience! read more

I really liked this place - for 19€ I had three courses and a coffee - it was totally worth it... For the entree I had the mezze tasting plate, it had an assortment of vegetables, dips and nuts - the combination of textures was great. For my main, I had the couscous which was huge!!! And for dessert the assortment plate is the way to go!! The tarte chocolat was to die for!! and again they really got it right by mixing the textures, crunchiness of the nuts combined with smooth chocolate, moist cakes and a mix of sweet and bitterness with the fruits! The presentation of the food was great, and the quality exceptional.. Will definitely be going back!! read more

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The place to go for a vegetarian lunch or brunch in town - Food is fresh, well prepared, innovative and healthy - atmosphere is bohemian casual, professionals in their late 20's early 30's, artsy, subversive or simply food conscious, no surprise for that kind of restaurant, however it feels like anyone is welcome - staff is attentive and friendly without being invasive; besides the chef will be happy to explain which dishes are displayed on the brunch buffet table - location is a quiet street and it's refreshing to find that pearl in the northern part of Republique metro station. read more

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Can't say anything about the food because only came here for a quick dessert before catching the Eurostar. But the dessert...I can say this- SO GOOD! It was just what we were looking for from the concept of the restaurant- simple &healthy-ish. Ordered the tofu chocolate. It was a mouse made from tofu and chocolate. It was so decadent and delicious, I'm not sure if it was really guilt free being that it was tofu, but worth trying. The hazelnut that it was topped with, I think, was caramelized. Was also topped with strawberry and walnuts. The serving size was good enough for two, for a quick casual share, but this can be inhaled by one. The ambiance was nice. Candles lit and casual wood tables. Advice- Make a reservation if dining. read more

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it is not cheap. The bowl of salad that has no meat costs more than $20. But it was so good that you feel like you have been cheated by all these restaurant on salad. The combination of vegetable, dressing (amazing), tofu that had a texture of fresh mozzarella.. etc.. it was really amazing.... read more

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The meze salad was a rich and varied salad. Today's special was that it had some sort of beet root dressing which was maybe the best on the entire plate. We ate just before they closed for the afternoon and it felt like the staff just wanted to go home. We were alone in the restaurant and still we had to wait a lot. read more

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To quickly wrap up my entire Soya experience in my expertly fluent and concise French vernacular: Le Yum. Soya had all of the ingredients for a beautiful meal. First I must mention the sultry, rustic atmosphere with candles, tall windows, and exposed walls, like that of an industrial loft. (But of course with way less black-leather-couch tack-tential.) Then there was the food. The 100% vegetarian food with both gluten free and vegan options, mind you. Sure carnivores of the world may scoff at the idea of a meal that doesn't moo, but from one flesh eater to the next, Soya was so absolutely divine that meat only would have gotten in the way. Everything from teriyaki to tofu curry to lasagna, Soya pulled out all of the stops (and the animals) to make each of these dishes unique, and full of fresh flavours. For a special night in Paris sans animal killing, Soya is your spot. read more

3.75 stars I get lost a lot. I don't usually use a map, and have a tendency to wander aimlessly until I find (or don't) the place I'm looking for. But, I had made plans to meet a group of people at Soya, and figured I should be on time. So, I used a map. While reading said map, and walking down the street, I walked dead-on into a pole. As such, I entered Soya with a bleeding finger, a bruised hand, and a lump on my forehead. Go ahead and laugh. I tell you this story simply to say that it's hard to find Soya. But once you do, it's a great dining experience. Just plan your itinerary ahead of time, and watch out for rogue street poles. The ambiance is absolutely wonderful. Scrubbed wood tables, both big and small, that are good for groups or intimate 2-tops. Candles, big windows, and a warm, cozy feeling. I've not seen a place as rustically cool as this in Paris. The vibe was quite New York. And it's great to get such a great atmosphere at a vegetarian restaurant in Paris, where the majority of veg-friendly places are tiny, "fast" food spots. This is a place meant for relaxing and having a languorous meal. The food wasn't incredibly inventive, per se. As the name of the restaurant suggests, most of the dishes were based around tofu. That's fine, but I'm a firm believer that eating vegetarian goes way beyond tofu. Essentially, a little passe. I was pleased to see vegan and gluten-free items on the menu. I wish I'd gotten the couscous meal instead of what I got (essentially a pasta primavera). And, the menu was a bit on the pricy side. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but I wasn't bowled-over. All in all, I'd consider this the kind of place that all vegetarians in Paris should eat at once. And, it's a good choice for anyone who has vegetarian friends and family visiting. read more

I must be the weird girl out around here, but I am not as enthousiastic as everybody else about the 25€ week end brunch. The food was not so good and a bit pricey for the taste offered. It was ok but not fantastic and the deserts were even a bit sickening, very greasy. I did not find myself delighted by the food experience. And I did miss meat I must confess. And I did not appreciate the overdose of coriander. This invasion of coriander under every possible form is scary and not inventive. And the texture of many things was very close to some kind of porridge. And not warm enough. Not my type. But on the other (bright!) side the place looks fabulous, I love this semi industrial atmosphere with very high floor, wood everywhere. Truly beautiful, more so than many Parisian places, it is a good change. I also enjoyed the juice and the delicious sencha tea. And again out today contradicting every previous reviews, the service was very nice, the nice waiter was a bit ashamed to ask us to pay BEFORE the meal, which is totally understandable (the shame, not the weird bill timing): did you think we were gonna run after eating? No, I am sorry but asking that is not even polite. read more

FANTASTIC vegetarian restaurant! Cute vegetarian spot where portions are normal and not just for baby animals :D First of all the BREAD. The bread is SO fresh and is served warm. I honestly should have asked where the bread was from cuz I could've eaten like 2 loaves by myself. We started with the "mezza" appetizer. I assumed this was going to be a good mixture of several apps to taste test. Turns out for almost 13 euros you get super ripped off. A bit of hummus only enough for 1 (delicious though), a MIDGET size of guac, and then legit 1 piece of some kinds of grilled veg. do yourself a favour and do not order this. It wasn't even good. now to the mains. I shared 3 mains and the winning dish was the curry. SOOO amazing. It comes as a small pot of curry with some random veggies in it. The sauce is to die for. All i wanted was more rice or bread to soak it all up. Then the rice comes on the side with a bunch of random veggies on the side. They give you half a small potato (which is great) and some fried ball of something (which was delicioussss). Pleaseee order the curry if you come here, you can thank me later. The other main we got was the veggie lasagna. It was good, nothing amazing to report on. Then we also had the dish of the day which was some sort of Shepards pie with chestnut, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms. Honestly, I didn't taste any mushrooms or chestnut and the whole dish was just so heavy. There was a orange coloured cream sauce it was baked with and you legit had like a few bites and you would be full. This was really not good. interesting, but I would never get it again. Just come eat the bread and order the curry. This place gets 4 stars just for the curry! read more

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Despite so many negative reviews, I must say I am not d'accord! Firstly, a good place that takes reservation already has brownies in my book. Secondly, finding a vegetarian friendly place (yes, I know, it's what this place is all about), but it's wonderful. So many vegetarians in Paris have to settle for that one option on the menu that has no meet so often, it's about time a place opened up that is vegetarian friendly with quality food. I went with the lasagna and absolutely loved every bite. My date took an epic quinoa salad and tajine type mix. We started with the Mezze, which was just as beautiful and colorful as it was delicious. I look forward to going back and trying their lunch sometime. read more

Another failed attempt at a "bio" brunch in Paris. The atmosphere is in line with that of the neighborhood but the service and the food an epic fail. With a reservation at 230pm we arrived to discover it was buffet only and for 27euros. Fine. No one was able to tell us what actually was on the buffet and best of all the buffet was pretty much always empty! The food was presented in a deli like metal containers leaving food soggy and quite unappetizing for the little that we were able to snatch.'.the fruit seemed to be coming straight out of a can and for the savory It was all rather bland, except for a tasty beet dip that provided a bit of satisfaction. It's too bad the idea is right but the execution a complete fail. read more

Gorgeous, intimate restaurant, just a few steps from Canal St. Martin. The place is so unassuming that there is no sign, but you know you've spotted it when you see the many, many candles shimmering in the window. There are many places to sit, including personal tables, but also communal, wooden picnic tables. Everywhere there are candles, on the tables, on the shelves, all over the window sill. Oh, and there's a lovely cat! They have an English menu, and a chalkboard up front with specials. Waiters were really nice. During our trip we visited twice, once for a full dinner, and another for desserts and drinks. The full dinner was very wonderful, with a curry special and the mezze plate. The salads and hummus were very wonderful, some of the freshest food I got to eat in France. For desserts, we tried the crumble one night (apple and pear), and another, the tofu cream. The tofu cream, which was chocolate, was delicious and decadent, though almost too sweet. Their soy cappuccino was great. Very romantic restaurant, I think we were spoiled to have it so close to our apartment! read more

The food was good. Dessert was great. But, our server was so unfriendly! And it was so expensive! I know it's Paris, but I live in New York, so I think I know the value of a worthwhile vegan meal. My husband and I ate here for dinner. We shared the meze plate as an appetizer - an assortment of dips and veggies. It was delicious, but so, so small. For our entrees, he ordered the lasagna and I ordered the salad du jour. Husband liked the lasagna and my salad was good, but again, small, nothing incredible, especially for the price. I probably should have tried the plat du jour - I would guess that it's more interesting than the salad and perhaps a better value. We ordered the dessert sampler to go, which ended up being delicious. Our food arrived promptly, but like I said, our server was so curt and uninterested. I wish I could give Soya a better rating, but the food was unimpressive and the service and price were off the mark. read more

Great atmosphere, somewhere a vegan could happily take their not vegan date/friends and parents as it's not a typically hippy vegan setting. The food is delicious and there are lots of gluten free options. A little hard to find but worth going to. It's definitely more of a dining out experience rather than just a cafe chill out spot. read more

Without a doubt the best vegan brunch we've ever encountered. We found it on our 2nd-last day in Paris but would otherwise have gone daily for lunch or dinner. The food is filling, generous in portions, and the staff are friendly. They speak English very well and have cool music on. Brunch is a buffet-style, serve yourself until you burst. The desserts are off the hook good. A MUST for any vegan in Paris. read more

My husband and I visited Paris together a few weeks ago. Soya was within walking distance of our hotel, and recommended, so I wanted to be sure we got a chance to check it out. One lovely mild night we made the 15 minute walk and arrived only to find out that, while we could eat, our only option was lasagna. Lasagna would rarely be much dinner choice in a highly lauded vegetarian restaurant, but being that it was the only choice, we gave it a shot. I was actually quite content. The lasagna had lots of veggies, and cheese, a delicious sauce and some faux-meat which gave it a lot of substance. The meal (served with a green salad) was filling and, really, quite delicious. Based on the lasagna, I'm only disappointed that we didn't get a chance to try out the full menu. read more

Experienced a lovely vegetarian/vegan brunch. Amazing flavours! Much recommended! Chickpeas, tofu, plantain, kale, butternut squash & other in amazing combinations. Yuuuuum! Gold mine for people who like this soul food in a vegan vibe. Pricey, but wort it! Constant re-up on juice, rum drinks & tea/coffee is included. read more

In the land of Cheese, butter, and meat everywhere.. it seems you can never escape the typical French cuisine... This place was a very happy respite from the over indulgence of meat and fat we encountered in the very rich and decadent french foods. My husband and I took the trek out to this little Jem near out hotel... it's quite hidden but take heart it's worth the scouting and getting lost to taste some very inventive vegetarian food they make here. The place is quite popular, you might want reservations ( we didn't have one) but either way many of the servers were happy to help us to a table and made do with our pathetic excuse for French ..... and utilize their English to bridge the gap for us to have a great experience. If we're ever back in France we'll def check this place out again... read more

I think the best part of this place was the ambience - dark and romantic, candlelit. There's a cat who will wander out from under your table. Then, the food. We split the plat du jour which was unmemorable (literally, I can't remember) but the couscous was tasty. Dessert was a mixed plate of tiny cookies/cakes and some weensy bowls of puddings. Now, some of the cookies were truly unappetizing. There was a carrot cake one that I believe was gluten free and tasted wrong. But an avocado pudding was surprisingly nice, along with a chocolate pudding that was quite tasty. We had a nice bottle of wine, too. The server was very accommodating to our bad French, and even went back to the kitchen to translate something for us. Maybe not worth a long journey, but this was near our place and was definitely tasty and relaxing. read more

Nice veggan restaurant. Very sober and rough decor : plain wood tables and concrete ceiling, it's a loft-like decor, sunny thanks to the wood and large French-windows. Though crowded, the waitress was cool. I chose the unlimited brunch which was not expensive (23,50). Qinoa salad, soya sausage, lasagna, chili con soya, cheese, cakes, coffee and tea. I was completely full and happy ! read more

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2 times in Paris, both times we went to Soya. This little gem is hidden in a small street not far from Place de la République but definately worth the trip. Friendly staff, not loaded with tourists, delicious and honest food... what could one wish for more? Try the lasagne or the vegetarian mezze if you can. And definately take the hummous for starter. You'll want to lick it of your plate... It's that good! read more

Went there for brunch and to try vegan food for the first time. I have to admit that I was quite impressed by the variety of the dishes proposed! All you can eat lasagna, makis or cucumber smoothies among others! The fruit juice was delicious too. A shame that deserts, including small cakes, were quite disappointing. All in all, I much appreciated all the vegan and organic dishes, but it might have been perfect with better deserts! And 27E for all you can eat organic food is great value! read more

Really torn on how to review this. It's certainly contextual; if you're coming from any city with widely-available, decent, inventive vegetarian restaurants, don't bother. If you're coming from the opposite sort of place (e.g. France), you may like this place. The menu is a hodge-podge of vegetarian dishes that don't really conspire to give an idea of the kitchen's cultural or regional influences. Couscous, lasagna, stir-fry... All very correctly prepared, but none really quite incredible, nothing too far above the ability level of a decent home cook. The desserts were fine, but fine doesn't cut it in Paris, where excellent desserts are practically everywhere. Nevertheless, I'm willing to give it another try! read more

Wow. Was in Paris and looking for a good vegetarian meal, and got that, as well as a beautiful break from the touristy restaurants and meat and cheese-laden french foods. Don't get me wrong, I love butter-drenched veggies and chocolate croissants, but that can't be every meal. The staff were incredibly friendly, and I can't lie, it was nice that they spoke English. The atmosphere was very laid-back, and had more ambiance than I expected. It was extremely cool, and extremely comfortable. It was also great to hear four different languages being spoken throughout our meal, though I suppose that happens man places in Paris. I'm also a sucker for candlelight, and there was a lot of it. The food was....amazing. Had the special du jour, and was blown away by how perfectly the veggies and tempeh were cooked. The dessert, an apple crumble with creme fraiche, was not too sweet, and beautifully spiced. This definitely is in my top ten best meals ever. read more

This place is modern, cool vibe, dark tables with a giant candle and a short menu, but that doens't matter. Everything on it is delicious, no doubt. I had the plat du jour, which was tempeh, shitake, zucchini and other veggies in an incredible light sautte in a wok. It came with a salad. The wine was to die for, the people were kind and the mood was modern, bio (organic) Paris. Recommeded for vegans for sure. read more

Trés hip vegetarian (mostly vegan, but they do sneak cheese in here and there) restaurant on a mostly residential street. The place feels like an art gallery, all polished concrete floors and such. The service is polite, the staff speaks English, but I found it funny that of all the vegan places my wife and I ate at in Paris, this was the only one that was totally booked up - and on a Tuesday night, to boot - and yet the food wasn't quite as good as at other places. Don't get me wrong. The food is fine - it's fresh and healthy whole foods-style cooking. We shared a mezze dip appetizer (a bunch of blobs of various types of hummus and tzatziki, with bread and crudite for dipping) which was good but the portion was a little skimpy, and then each of us had a main course which was kind of a mixture of vegetables, grains, and such. I'm sorry if my memory is failing here, but the point is that the food was satisfying but nothing revelatory. We had much tastier meals at Gentle Gourmet, Le Potager du Marais, and Saveurs Veget'Halles. If you're staying near this neighborhood and you're a veggie, it's worth the walk - and make a reservation! But if you're staying elsewhere in Paris, hit those three other places I just mentioned before you schlep out to Soya. read more

I had the caviar vegetal as a starter with gluten free bread and by that point I was already convinced this would be my new favorite vegan meal in Paris! For my plat I had the grande salade. Fresh, satisfying and very filling. So delicious, definitely coming back for more! read more

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Thank you, yelp, for pointing me here. Went to Paris from AMS to celebrate my 30th birthday. Love Paris, but didn't want to be eating bread and cheese for my birthday dinner. Found Soya and loved it. Me and the man split the mezze appetizer which was amazing (carrot ginger mashed, pickled veggies, hummus, beet mash, etc) and creative and also split a soup to start. I had the zucchini tart with a nice crust on the bottom....filling but light at the same time and he had the lasagna. Lasagna is a bit basic, but this was delicious. We split a large bottle of cider and a chocolate desert (vegan). Service was friendly, food was really tasty. Ambiance is perfect. There was a group of 15 sitting not far from us, but the place wasn't too loud. Very cozy with a nice modern but warm feel. The meal and drinks cost us about €65....which is damn good for a proper meal for two in Paris. Highly recommended and will go here next time I'm in town! read more

Wow, the food is awesome. One of my favorite vegetarian/vegan places in Paris. I think the chef here knows his deal. All ingredients are very fresh and incredibly well cooked and seasoned. The food is just perfect. Service could be forgetful, but don't take it seriously, they are nice people. You only need to be patient and courteous and they will reciprocate. read more

Nice dinner place. A little bit fancy maybe. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great.

Excellent food. My friend and I got the quinoa couscous. The ambiance is super cozy and the waiters are super nice !

Great food and really good service. Finding a vegetarian restaurant for the family was challenging but this was quite a find. Good selection of dishes (as a meat eater I was sated), nice environment (Shoreditch kinda vibe) with a very helpful server that was kind enough to allow us to taste the different wines before we selected one. Spent quite some time there and didn't feel rushed. Best vegetarian food I've had in Paris so far. read more

You'll hardly notice that they don't serve meat. Strongly recommend brunch -- Saturday, Sundays and public holidays. Just make sure you serve the day before as they tend to get very busy indeed. Very un-European - the brunch is buffet style. But the emphasis very much on quality not quantity. Small nibbles very tastefully prepared. Everything included for EUR24 including wine and coffee. Left feeling satisfied without feeling stuffed. All round great deal. Friendly and clearly engaged staff who explained to us how to cook many of the dishes. read more

When we were living in Paris, we went to Soya regularly to get our vegan fix. Being vegan in France is hard but Soya makes it easy. We also loved the candle-lit ambiance. read more

A great little vegetarian find off the beaten path. I popped in one chilly, weekday evening for an early dinner and enjoyed a delicious meal of warming vegetable curry. The veggies were farmers' market fresh and the portion size was beyond generous. Hip atmosphere and friendly service rounded out the very pleasurable experience. I would recommend going on the later side if possible. Being an American and liking to eat on the early side (7:00 or so), I came in right after they opened and the kitchen was still setting up. Fortunately, I had a lovely glass of wine to sip on for the half hour or so before dish came out. When it did, I was so impressed by the flavors and freshness that I forgot all about the slight wait! read more

I didn't actually dine in this place. The waitress said they had no available tables at that time, but did that in a completely rude manner basically showing us the door out. I will not come back. read more