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    The Tasteful Kitchen

    4.5 (215 reviews)

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    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Eggplant Piccatta

    I just received my third food delivery from The Tasteful Kitchen, and the meals continue to be GREAT! The ingredients taste really fresh and and the selection and variety is good. I love that they are 100% vegan. I just polished off the Eggplant Piccatta. Fabulous! The eggplant was cooked to perfection, as were the asparagus. It came with a rice medley and a delightful caper sauce that really set everything off. I'm so happy that these guys are doing food delivery. I've tried several on-line vegan food delivery services, but none of them come close to being this good.

    Beet burger.  Everything was good except for the sauce on the burger which i think had horseradish.
    Victoria G.

    My guest and I enjoyed a nice elegant dinner while visiting Tucson. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and delicious. Almost everything on the menu was vegan. The decor was elegant and cozy. My guest and I ordered the collard green wrap appetizer. Seriously mind-blowing freshness and flavor. Absolutely delicious. I ordered the beet burger. The burger itself was good as well as its accompaniments. I did not care for the sauce on the burger which seemed to have horseradish in it. My guest ordered the herb roasted cauliflower dish which was served with roasted tomatoes, pesto, potatoes and collard greens. Ah-mazing. The sauce on the cauliflower was so good! The cauliflower was perfectly roasted. I would recommend that dish to anyone. We were so full from dinner and appetizer that we did not have room for dessert unfortunately. The manager visited our table several times and seemed to genuinely care for the guests, which was nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone and also recommend making a reservation.

    A must if you stay in Tucson and you're looking for Vegan food.
    Delilah K.

    Well deserved review, like really! While in Tucson for a business trip I come across The Tasteful Kitchen. First, make sure to make a reservation, they rarely take walk in, we were lucky as a walk in or probably looked extremely tired or hungry, lol. It's quite hidden in Tucson, AZ. You'll park in the back not the front street, and you'll see the orange house. Everything in Tucson is very personal and cute. Enough parking, just an FYI. The restaurant is not big but has enough tables, but the waiting is tiny, but they do offer sitting outside. A unisex restroom kept clean next to the waiting area. Now, beauty is in the food. Holy, mother earth, I would drive 6.5 hours just to go back and eat. Their food is the bomb, no lie. It's the bomb! My favorite starter is the jicama street tacos, and sushi rolls, and the blueberry basil drink. For Entrée the Cauliflower steak is to die for which will come with a soup or salad. It makes you never miss the meat again, everything was well thought when creating this dish. Big enough to share, or just pig out as I did. Dessert: Banana bread, and holy mother of all desserts, these dishes have nothing on Morton's steak house and priced amazing without making you go broke. Warm enough to melt in your mouth, the right amount of crunch and you can taste the banana so deliciously. I swear I'm driving back just to have dinner. We ordered so much food and we paid $46 with tip each with a good friend of mine.

    Natural Sodas (Blueberry Basil)
    Janhavi M.

    The tasteful kitchen is ..... tasteful ! Vegetarian / vegan food does not mean boring bland food or just salad and tasteful kitchen proves it by their flavorful, delicious and appetizing plant-based food. The menu is very creative, unique but limited. The recipes seem to be inspired by many different cuisines from all over the world. For example, the appetizer special for the day we dined were peppers sauteed with garlic and sauce, a very much asian style recipe and very delicious as well. Their signature cauliflower steak seemed to be Italian style and was really flavorful, yummy and filling. If you'd like to eat mexican they have tacos and if you'd like to eat japanese, they even have a vegetarian sushi for you. The mocktails on the menu were not that impressive but the desserts are pretty good. Don't leave without tasting the chocolate covered dates stuffed with pecan. Food presentation is very pretty and tempting. Portions are huge, 1 entree can easily be shared by two. The restaurant is located in a small building with not so inviting exterior, the interior also seems old, but still has a classy vibe with the nice music, awesome service and the table set-up.

    Michelle D.

    Stopped by during a working lunch and was glad I did. I wasn't aware it's not a place you go to when you're pressed for time, but that staff was so accommodating with getting us our food out fast, yet still tasty and fresh. We both opted for the blue corn crusted cauliflower with a salad. The salad tasted fresh and the vinaigrette was light and tasty. The main dish also had sweet potatoes and other veggies. The atmosphere is an ideal date night or gals night out spot. They even have a $7 cork service so you can bring your own wine and beer. Best of all they have GF and vegan options!

    Kristie H.

    Fantastic food, great service! This was my first time eating here and I enjoyed every moment of it. My friend and I sat at a little table and were quickly greeted by our very pleasant server who was more than happy to answer any question we had about he food. Since I'm a gluten-free vegan finding places I can eat is an adventure for me, so you can imagine how delighted I was to find this restaurant. Once we placed our order, the food was served in a timely fashion and every bite was delightful and bursting of flavor. I was so impressed with the creativity these meals consisted of. And my friend, who is not vegan, enjoyed her meal just as much as I enjoyed mine. Highly recommended for any individual who loves great service and amazing meals!

    Willa S.

    While I'm not vegan or vegetarian, I found my cauliflower steak to be excellent. Cooked just right with great flavors and a delicious sauce. Asparagus and potatoes on the side were also great. I enjoyed the carrot cake for dessert too. Their $7 cork fee is very reasonable (where I live it's typically $30!). Service was good, and having one of the owners come by and talk with us a few times was also a nice touch. All the food was great and I'd return for that (and I give the food 4 stars!). However, I removed a star because they charge a 3.9% to pay with a credit card. For a restaurant that charges $20 an entree, I find it ridiculous to pass this cost on to customers in this way. I've never seen a restaurant at this price point do this to customers. It left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended) after an otherwise good experience. I suggest that instead of charging a fee to pay with a credit card, they instead build the fees into the cost of their dishes to improve the experience of credit card paying customers.

    Sneha V.

    Had a great experience dining at Tasteful Kitchen when my family came to visit! Salad and dressing was very flavorful! The TK Sushi Roll was incredible, so so flavorful and I couldn't even tell it wasn't rice but perfectly cooked eggplant! We were debating picking some up the next day again because it was so good. Highly recommend Sunflower street tacos: also great, but not quite sushi level of deliciousness. Very inventive and healthy. Herb Crusted Cauliflower Steak: well plated, healthy, good but probably the least flavorful of all the delicious dishes Deserts (carrot cake and a chocolate dessert) were both great as well! Will definitely return, great for special occasions!

    D B.

    After living in Tucson for a year, I finally got the chance to check this place out. Being vegan in Tucson is difficult- you don't have too many options for going out to dinner, and when you do, they're not great. My co worker had dinner here a few weeks back and absolutely loved It. She isn't vegetarian or vegan, but couldn't stop raving about this place. Me and my friend went to have dinner on a Friday night, to catch up on life. The ambiance is very relaxing, the owners come and chat with you as you're waiting for your food. Our server Jesus was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, and sweet. He was constantly checking up on us. If I had my own restaurant, I'd definitely hire him. The food was fantastic. The menu is very limited, but all the options sound amazing. You also have the option of doing a four course meal. Soup, salad, main course, and dessert. They were also running a trio special, appetizer, main course, and dessert. I had the trio which had jalapeño poppers, pumpkin cranberry pecan tamale with rice and beans, and then dessert was some kind of banana loaf (don't quite remember). I highly highly recommend this place, if you're vegan or not. The flavors are fantastic and vibrant, and the presentation is amazing too.

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    Midtown Vegan Deli and Market - How it arrived with tots; excellent!

    Midtown Vegan Deli and Market

    4.7(155 reviews)
    12.9 kmSwan Way Park
    $$

    Last month I ordered catering for work, and this place was fantastic to work with. They were so…read morehelpful and pleasant throughout the process. We had several attendees who needed gluten-free options, and the staff made some great recommendations. The deli menu has a great variety to offer, is fully vegan, and full of flavor. Our purchase was for breakfast items, but the food was so good that I'll definitely be coming back to try their lunch menu. Even my kids, who are total foodies and hard critics, were so impressed that they added Midtown Vegan Deli to their list of places to visit. As a family we have been trying to eat more animal-friendly and plant-base meals so we are super excited we found a place that packs the flavor and does not have a boring menu.

    Ordered a crunchwrap and a side of tots for pickup and everything was great! The order was ready…read moreon-time and service was friendly. They have a lot of seating and various drink fridges with an assortment of sodas and some other beverages in a casual, deli-style environment. The crunchwrap was really good - sometimes vegan cheese is a miss, but this one was great and melty. I subbed the beyond meat for beans and was happy with the choice. The tots were also amazing - usually I need a sauce with tots/fries but these were well-seasoned and flavorful. Even though I drove about 15 min home before I ate them, they were still crispy!! Overall delicious spot that I'll be visiting again soon.

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    Midtown Vegan Deli and Market - Nice deli sitting area

    Nice deli sitting area

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    BBQ Jackfruit sandwich

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    Aspasia - H3. Samosa

    Aspasia

    4.5(128 reviews)
    10.3 kmPalo Verde
    $$

    Returning after about a year with out of town visitors for our last dinner before they head home…read moretomorrow. It seemed like the menu had been updated with more and improved selections. We ordered drinks and studied the menu some and put in orders for the Aspasia and hummus plates along with the big (we had no idea it was that big) family mix grill and chicken and beef shawarma. We received the Aspasia plate first and it was delicious! The kibbeh was so good but so was everything else. The mixed grill plate was awesome. The hummus and baba ghanoush were incredible. I don't think I can get enough superlatives into this write up to fully convey not only how good this food is but also how authentic it all was. Of course our server timed all the deliveries to our table so that everything came out correctly and at the right time. The inside of the restaurant is actually a big room, sparsely decorated with simple tables and chairs but again it added to the charm and authenticity of the cafes from the Middle East region. There is no other place in Tucson like this and I highly recommend this to you to go and try. There is plenty here to try and enjoy.

    Tried this spot on a whim and was happy to try it! Small seating inside, they have a display of all…read morethe desserts & sweets. Started off with the hummus, it was fine! The bread that is given with the hummus is very thin & they only give you 4 pieces so it went very fast. They charged $2 for 4 more pieces. For the family platter mix we got ($70) it came with chicken, lamb and tenderloin (unfortunately they ran out of tenderloin). The meats were easily the best part of the meal. Full of flavor & really well seasoned. It sits upon a gigantic pile of rice which we did not finish. Rice was fine. Overall service was very pleasant. The food was overall good, and portion sizes were nice for a group of 4. Glad we came.

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    My server chilling

    Aspasia - Chicken tawouk plate with fries

    Chicken tawouk plate with fries

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    Noodleholics - Taiwanese beef noodle

    Noodleholics

    4.3(693 reviews)
    11.0 kmPalo Verde
    $$

    We got the Wonton Noodle Soup, two variations of the Guilin Noodles, and the Guilin Chicken Rice…read more All of the items are solid and there isn't much to critique about, other than the chicken and the rice not being the same temperature (though that's normal). It's not going to be the best you ever had in your life, and if you've been to Southern China, you're not going to be blown away. HOWEVER, it is the homemade taste that makes it good. It doesn't feel like any other restaurant, it feels like you are at somebody's house. Here's the thing, I came in expecting the usual Chinese food affair, but I left genuinely surprised and impressed. This restaurants specializes in Southern Chinese food, which is different from other regions. I am so happy this restaurant and its chains helps the cuisine gain exposure and adds depth to Chinese food in general. Even better, the menu is laid out in a way that it is easy to understand: gluten-free options, allergies, and spice level. The service was great. All though it isn't a "full" sit-down restaurant, everybody there seemed to know the menu well and was happy to be there. As a Cantonese person, it was nice hearing my language being spoken in the kitchen. The restaurant itself was immaculately clean and very modern. We came during early dinner time so the parking lot was near empty and easy to park. Overall, if you've never had Southern Chinese food or are looking for something more authentic than classic Chinese takeaway, definitely check out this location. The cherry on top are the big portion sizes and the price.

    I met my friend here for lunch, wow so much flavor and the amount is unreal. I will have lunch for…read moretomorrow too. The service was great, the people were authentic, and the food was awesome. With the construction going on into a little hard to get in here, but it's worth it.

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    Noodleholics - Water station and bathroom entrance 11/2024

    Water station and bathroom entrance 11/2024

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    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

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    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet - Yummy and healthy and cooked with love!

    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet

    4.3(229 reviews)
    9.0 kmHedrick Acres
    $$

    I read other Yelp review ls before coming here and they were so helpful. I knew to follow the signs…read morefor Govindas, navigate through the gift shop, then beeline for the cashier to pay before getting my tray and plate. I knew the drinks cost extra, but the reverse osmosis water was included. I also knew to get a new plate when I went back for seconds. I also knew there was a koi pond and aviary on the property. My mom and I were on a girls trip and we enjoy eating healthfully whenever we can. That's not to say we don't also love desserts! We heard this place was vegetarian and were intrigued. Walking in from the parking lot, we were struck at how beautiful the whole temple/grounds were. Beautiful art/water features and statues. The food changes daily, I believe, but on our visit there was a salad bar (with spinach and lettuce options, shredded carrot, cucumber, two kinds of sprouts, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, and zucchini- also don't miss the delicious dressings! I got seconds on salad so I could try multiple dressings!). There was also brown rice and yellow rice options, steamed veggies and curry veggies, coconut chutney, chowmein, and vegan pizza. Oh and rice pudding and halva. Everything was simple and delicious. They have signs on the table about the food being prepared with the utmost cleanliness and love and I believe it. We sat inside (even though the courtyard was beautiful, it was still a bit sunny). Inside they were playing pan flute music and there was the gentle gurgle of a water feature and large crystals lining the wall. Heck yeah! After dinner we wandered around the grounds, admiring everything. I particularly enjoyed seeing Sufi the white turkey, and the peacocks, the pheasants, and the parrots! They were all adorable and seemed happy. The koi pond was also very zen and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this spot with the caveat that it's not for everyone- you have to go in with the knowledge you're eating simply, and all vegetarian, and you're entering a space where others live and worship. For the price, this was a great bargain. I'd love to visit again one day!

    Govindas has one of the best patios in town especially on a really lovely weather day…read more It's a natural food buffet focused on good for you foods made fresh and often a vegan only day. The salad buffet section is my favorite salad to eat out because clearly I get to customize it but I love the dressings housemade. The buffet changes daily offering soups, salads, breads, pastas and more. There is more limited indoor seating but plenty outside. When supporting this business you get to support the community that is behind this beautiful space. Service is incredibly kind and helpful. After or before eating, you can explore the pond filled with massive fish that are bright and view the birds that include species like peacocks. All you can eat, desserts available too.

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    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet - Beautiful grounds to walk around

    Beautiful grounds to walk around

    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet
    Govindas Natural Foods Buffet - Beautiful grounds to walk around

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    Beautiful grounds to walk around

    Renee's Tucson - Chilies and Cream Pizza

    Renee's Tucson

    4.4(946 reviews)
    17.5 km
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Romantic vibe

    Renee's is a small italian restaurant that produces some of the best pizza anywhere. Nestled in a…read moresmall strip mall, the inside has booths along one wall and some limited outdoor seating. Service was solid as well. Our food was the star of our visit. We started with the artichoke and spinach calzone, which was housed inside a perfectly crispy outer crust. Bonus points for the chicken that was part of the filling. We also sampled two different types of pizza - a traditional 12" Everything pie and a Detroit-style square pie. Both were excellent. And the traditional pie was one of the best pizzas I've ever had (yes, this pizza can compete with New York pizza). For both pizzas the crust was crispy and delicious. Their sauce was good as well and paired nicely with the toppings. We also had the Penne Arrabbiata, which is a traditional spicy marinara sauce; most restaurants don't get the spice right for this dish but Renee's delivered a spicy and tasty meal. Overall an excellent experience especially in a city that does not have a lot of choices for Italian. I also found it to be an excellent value.

    940 positive reviews appear to be misleading. The food…read morethere was not tasty. A plate of spaghetti with three bland meatballs costs $26. The cream pizza was lousy. The atmosphere isn't cozy; it's merely tiny. This restaurant isn't worth the wait whatsoever.

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    Zoodles primavera with pesto + meatballs

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    Fettuccine Alfredo

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    Penelope - Figgy Piggy

    Penelope

    4.5(279 reviews)
    16.9 kmBroadway-Northeast
    $$

    Leopard spotted, blisterednby wood fire, just enough sauce n cheese, freshest quality produce =…read morePenelope Perfection. Busy on a Weds 330PM shortly after doors open, after 2 days off, but understand it fills up even own the patio and after tasting you'll know why :) Fine dusted parm topped a zesty house dressed $13 Caesar that was pre-split for sharing. House croutons need more of a blast in that wooded oven to crisp up as they were limp and doughy but still polished off the greens. 4/5* Love me some Mortadella and hard to find on menus even in an Italian Grinder here, so my focus lasered in on Tony Balona $18 with Burrata, smoked mozz (didn't taste any smoke) and pistachio dust (very minimal at center, wah), thick swirls of pistachio pesto and switched red sauce for garlic oil, a thin simple sauce. Pistachio not really noticeable in pesto or dust, I really enjoyed my pie, though its not as complex tasting as you might believe. Dough with it's black blisters definitely shines. 5/5* Hub's Classic Pepperoni $17 was flooded in lil' crispy cups; devoured! Happy Hour Bonus 3-6P weekdays, $2 off Appys incl our Salad. $10 cocktails ($6 off!) and $6 Drafts & house wines. Beechwood Brewing centraholic West Coast IPA 7% ABV, a Golden hoppy entry with med bitter to end, Light body and lasting Creamy head was a great pizza accompaniment, as was a regular vs White Negroni on menu. Had an herbal syrup less bitter front than a typical in your face Campari sip. Service was efficient. Water carafe to table on seating. Sure hope they save the water left over given the constant desert shortage, as we only drank 1/3 due to our ABV glasses. On Penelope return, I'll fight to try the fresh pasta unless the Dough menu punches me into submission again! Haha

    We arrived at around 5:30 and was told there was a 25 minutes wait time. We were seated one hour…read morelater. We found out that they have "team service" which explains why you can see servers are all over the place. Regardless, They were all nice and very welcoming. Place has plenty of seating. We ordered a Caesar salad, spaghetti meatball, cheese pizza, OTC pizza and the Jackie luna. Everything was flavorful, our experience would have been better if we were able to get in and out a little quicker.

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    Bar

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    House-made Meatballs Appetizer

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    The Tasteful Kitchen - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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