We were in the area and wanted a lighter lunch before we hit the road back home. True Food popped up on our radar, a place we used to love when we lived in Scottsdale AZ. Overall a great experience. With a few little tweaks this spot would be a 5 star just like in Scottsdale. Place is beautifully done, open spaces, open kitchen, clean and bright. Service was also excellent, quick and friendly. My wife and I split two mains and the kitchen automatically plated each dish separately for the both of us without asking. This little extra touch is always appreciated. We never go to True Food and not order the edamame dumplings. This is one of our all time favorite apps. Tender dumplings with a tasty edamame paste inside. These are bathed in an absolutely delicious truffle oil sauce that complements the overall dish amazingly well. If you've been on the fence to go here, this is a must try! A unique dish you simply can't find anywhere else. The two mains we ordered were the tuna poke bowl and the Chinese chicken salad. Both were a bit flat in taste. The chicken in the salad was a bit overcooked, and the poke had 80% rice (which was delicious), but not enough fish. Overall an excellent experience. With a few tweaks, this place could easily be a 5 star spot. If anything, go and try those unique edamame dumplings, you won't be disappointed! read more

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After some shopping, I decided to look up nearby restaurants for lunch. To my surprise, True Kitchen popped up. Since it was one of my favorite spots when I lived in NJ, I immediately walked over. The restaurant itself is a beautiful, massive space, and since it was only 11:30 AM, it was fairly empty. Unfortunately, the service was incredibly disappointing from the start. When I greeted the hostess, she looked at me with dread and barely acknowledged my presence. I asked for a quiet corner table for one. Without saying a word, she grabbed a menu, walked me toward the bar, dropped the menu on a table, and walked away. About 10 minutes later, a server from the bar brought me water and took my order--again, no smile or greeting whatsoever. I ordered the Bananas Foster Chia Seed Pudding and the Farmer's Market Scramble, specifically asking to substitute the cheese for spinach due to a severe allergy. The server confirmed this was fine. My food took a long 30 minutes to arrive. There was no apology for the delay. By this time, I was starving and annoyed. As I went to take a bite, I noticed the scramble was oozing with cheese. I asked the bartender to double-check, and she confirmed it was indeed cheese. She said they would remake it, but offered no apology. When I asked if I'd have to wait another 30 minutes, she just said, "I don't think so." On top of that, the chia pudding I ordered turned out to be a chia drink, and it completely lacked the promised bananas. This was such an unpleasant experience. The staff was completely detached, cold, and made me feel entirely unwelcome. By the time my corrected food finally arrived, I had lost my appetite. To add insult to injury, I was charged an extra dollar for the spinach substitution. As a former fan of True Kitchen, this was deeply disappointing. read more

I wanted to really like this place. I came in with high expectations but left feeling very disappointed. The staff were great, friendly and knowledgeable. The location is easy to find with public parking. The restaurant is beautiful and with a great layout. The food is where the disappointment lies. The dumplings came out good - hot and flavorful! But that's where it stopped. I asked for my burger to be medium - it came out well done. The mayo wasn't on the side, it was on someone's plate at the table. The fries were cold. Like COLD, COLD. I had to add my own toppings to the fries that should have been hot as well - from what I gathered from the menu. My friend had to ask them a few times to make them over - with watching her - I just decided it wasn't worth the hassle and just wouldn't return. It's a shame - the concept is good overall - but the delivery isn't all there. To charge extra for air fryer fries is wild when they don't come out cooked well and hot for the customer. read more

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Moving from Dallas we were missing some of our old go tos for healthy eating. I was thrilled to discover there was one at North Hills mall. True Food was our favorite spot in Dallas so I am happy to report the quality is just as good here in Raleigh. Great atmosphere, delicious healthy food and excellent service. True Food stays true to their brand! read more

True Food Kitchen - Organic Tuscan Kale Salad with blackened shrimp - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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True kitchen has some of the best staff! That's attentive and intentional & follows it up with some damn good food! The spicy pineapple margarita was definitely a favorite & the hummus was a hit. But their ranchers hash brunch special is what will have me coming back. read more

True Food Kitchen - Rancher's Hash - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We went for Dinner and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious - our waitress was incredible. We will be back read more

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I tried the buffalo chicken sandwich today and you can truly taste the fresh ingredients. The slaw had a sweet apple flavor, the buffalo sauce wasn't spicy (to me) at all but it was deep in flavor. Chicken was crispy and the sweet potato fries were thin and perfectly sweet and salty. I also tried the prickly pear refresher, it was light on flavor, heavy on sparkling water. Quick and friendly service and it's the perfect time of year to sit outside on their patio. read more

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Great overall experience. I loved the edamame dumplings and overall guilt free eating as I enjoyed some of my favorite meals. Will definitely be back read more

I visited True Food Kitchen for the first time last night for dinner with friends. It was a chilly Thursday evening and there weren't many patrons. We were seated right away at the table of our choice. Ian was our server and he was awesome. He made sure we had water before he took our drink orders and kept a good eye on us throughout the evening, even as business started to pick up. It was the first visit for each of us, so we asked Ian for his top suggestions in each category. We all ordered cocktails and entrees. I had the all American beef burger (100% Grass fed) with a kale salad on the side. I enjoyed every bite!!! One of my friends had the Turkey burger w/ air fried French Fries on the side (additional charge for an upgraded side), she enjoyed her burger and said the fries were basic, but not bad. My other friend had the Ancient Grain Bowl and added the blackened Salmon as her protein. She said the Salmon was really good, the bowl ingredients were varied in temperature and that was disappointing as she wanted something hot/warm! We ended the evening with delectable dessert. I had the carrot cake, which was perfect! They shared the flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream and devoured it!! I will definitely go back again!!! read more

We ordered off of the brunch menu which goes on until 3pm (at least on Saturday anyway). The food was good but a little pricy for what you get. The sweet potatoes were fantastic and the avocado is fresh. The grilled bread was lovely and nice to dip in your food/runny eggs. The chili crunch, which is like a chili crisp, is phenomenal. Highly recommend. They had cholula as well and the other woman was extremely apologetic bc apparently they ran out and that was all they could get. But it was more than enough cholula. The demeanor of the separate servers was starkly diff with the one who brought the hot sauces being very friendly and apologetic and the other having a very flat affect, no smile, absent of any emotion. The "steak" is paltry so be warned if you decide to order anything with steak. It was a measly 3 or 4 tiny pieces that hardly qualify as steak. It was almost as if they had one steak strip and sliced it up to make it seem like there was more than there was but it had the opposite efffect. I asked our server Kourtney for medium rare and she said that it tends to be closer to medium rare than medium which was NOT true at all. That's like calling a pigeon a goose. My friend whom I dined with got the same thing and she noted that she also got hardly any steak at all and it was tiny. She asked for medium well done because she is expecting. Maybe they just nuked all the steak to make it easier on themselves. Ambience is chill and open area. Big open windows are good for people watching. High ceilings and modern type of place. Similar to tender greens but fancier. Hostess was nice. Apologized for the wait and mentioned that they were busy. This was on a Saturday at late 1ish/2pm. I would come back but would order something different. read more

True Food Kitchen - Ranchers hash scramble - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here for a book club meetup! I was really excited to try this place but the expectations were not met for me. Granted we had a bigger party, our waiter was pretty slow. We had a few girls come after drinks were ordered and he never checked back in with them to get their orders. Next, the food. I ordered the air fried chicken tenders and my goodness were they a disappoint. It was very much giving Tyson chicken tenders that I made at home. Not super juicy, had some burned spots on the end. Just not what I was expecting at all. A few of my friends said their food was ok, but no one really raved about it. The drinks were pretty good so I will say that had a lot going for itself. Not sure if I'll be back, but maybe it was a one off as far as experiences are concerned. read more

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We sat in the screened-in outdoor section, which was really nice, but the inside had a fun vibe that would be great for a date night or girls night. We ordered the spicy pineapple margaritas and really enjoyed them. Our server recommended the edamame dumplings to start, and they were very good. We shared the Margherita pizza, which was just okay. We like that they use healthier ingredients, but the toppings were uneven, as you can see in our picture. We also ordered sides of the Tuscan-dusted fries and the kale salad, and both were great. Service was respectful and prompt. We'd come back to try other menu items, but probably wouldn't order pizza there again. read more

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One of my favorite pizzas. The dough is fantastic. Pair that with a side of their fresh ranch, and you have a perfect pairing. True food offers many clean and healthy options with food that's sourced from verified farms. You can always expect seasonal menu changes and food options that are on the healthier side. read more

True Food Kitchen - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My mom, daughter and I came for lunch, all the food was delicious and fresh, but what truly made our experience amazing was our wonderful waitress Yami, she was so sweet and helpful with all my questions regarding my daughters allergies. She made sure everything was safe for her. Yami was friendly and very professional. If your able To request her I highly recommend it. read more

I tried and loved this pizza 4 years ago, so we ordered it for takeout. It's a great combination of unique toppings, and the pizza feels so light and healthy to eat. The restaurant itself was spaceous and pretty. Almost every table was full and the service was very fast! read more

True Food Kitchen - Butternut squash pizza - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We are from Nashville TN and was in search of a fresh Whole Foods restaurant and found True Food Kitchen. I am so glad we did! The food was amazing, fresh, and nutrient packed, which is very important to me. Our server "V" (Victoria) was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I would definitely come back. read more

I really enjoyed the food at True Food Kitchen. I loved all the healthy and plant-based options that are 100% seed oil free. It's also really helpful to see the macros listed for each menu item. It was difficult to choose, but I was excited about the air-fried chicken options and went with the Crisp'd green salad. The air fried chicken was delicious and all the veggies were fresh and perfect. My husband's seasonal salad was also delicious. True Food Kitchen had some great kids meals options as well. I thoroughly enjoyed my iced lavender matcha latte-it was earthy, floral, and refreshing. I'd love to go back. read more

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Pretty solid burger the caramelized onions carried but it was seasoned very well also. The fries were meh nothing too special. The bun was interesting I didn't like it at first but it grew on me by the time I finished the sandwich. I definitely would come back to try other things on the menu! read more

True Food Kitchen - Burger fries - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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If you're not a vegan loser don't go here....their burgers are mid, fries were cold and bad, pizza I couldn't taste after the torture. Their steak is so tough. Hostess had attitude, server was fine. For the price that was paid for you could've gotten a better burger at Five Guys a stroll away, better steak at Village Tavern across the street. It was a First Watch wannabe with the menu style, at least First Watch makes me wanna come back. I stuffed myself mindlessly just to get full but I left feeling hungry still. I knew it was over when I saw the fries were air fried. Type of food that is meant to be composted not consumed. Type of food that inspires me to be medicated. If you wanna have a 13th reason, this is the place to go. (Warning: the food are catfishes at best) read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Met with a friend for lunch last Saturday and I left disappointed. We ordered the banana foster chia pudding and it was horrible. Not sure why call it pudding when it was so watery and flavorless. On top of that ... the price was too high. My friend ordered the pancakes and they did not look appetizing at all. My food was ok, but I don't know if I'd ever go back to this restaurant. Service was poor, she forgot my friend's butter and refilled our water towards the end of our meal. Just not what I was expecting. read more

I came in a Monday around noon for lunch. I ordered the SZA CZA Ceasar Salad. It was just ok, not note worthy. It states it came with croutons, but as seen in my photo taken-- it came with very minimal croutons. I also would have preferred a bit more dressing on the salad. However, the crunch on the kale was nice. The waitress was attentive, and the food came out quickly. read more

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I'm a vegan food connoisseur. I was looking up restaurants that serve vegan burgers because Ive been craving one. Found True Food, again. So, I finally tried it today. The staff was great. I got the vegan double cheeseburger with air fried fries. The burger itself was not that good, it was warm and the fries were very hard. They were also warm. I was going to add avocado to my burger, that was $4 extra. So, I declined. This meal was $23. They're pricey. I may try again, not sure. Overall, I do love that there is a vegan food item. That's always nice. read more

We think we understand why the open seating bar is half empty at 7 on a Saturday in a busy shopping center. The pours are measured and a small measure vs. what we're used to elsewhere. We were there for drinks, but also both tried the kale salad, and that was good and the dressing was decent enough, but it was a big plate of shaved kale with fresh shaved parmesan. Good enough but kind of boring. The servers were nice, and nothing grossly wrong, just very unimpressed. read more

I was very happily surprised that vegetarian, vegan gluten free food here was very tasty.. it was clean and inviting.. Kudos to our waiter Daniel who was very nice, knowledgeable, answered all my questions, attentive and made our experience there pleasant.. I'm not one to eat "healthy" but I have to say I enjoyed it.. the portions were small but enough to fill you.. The dessert.. chocolate cake wasn't my favourite but the vegan vanilla ice cream was pretty good.. read more

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Might not be seed oil free as advertised + mediocre food. Bad reaction to the food. Some food burned. Place is mostly hype (food-wise). Atmosphere is excellent. Feels very warm and inviting. Very clean. However, food is mediocre quality. More importantly, I suspect "seed oil free" food is not seed oil free as claimed. Ordered meal that was supposed to be free of seed oils (the chicken sandwich and air-fried fries). My body reacts poorly to seed oils -- specifically, morning fasted lactate levels spike to unhealthy levels *every time* I am dosed with any PUFAs/seed oils. The PUFAs cause a chain reaction in my mitochondrial respiratory chain, which shows up in blood lactate the following morning. If particularly bad, it spills over into glucose readings. Well... Next morning's fasted blood tests confirmed: lactate spiked. Fasted glucose also *way* out of normal range (32pt deviation from normal readings, lactate was 30% elevated over baseline). To me, this indicates I was dosed with a particularly high amount of seed oils or other junk oils like soy, peanut, or other inflammatory cooking oils. Disappointed as maybe they can claim seed oil free on a technicality, but food is *absolutely* inflammatory. Restaurant also burned my son's food, and initially offered more food, but son did not want so they comped *part* of the meal (not the full meal). Staff was friendly enough, but it's dangerous for me to eat here so... unfortunately will never eat here again. One of the worst (blood chemistry) reactions I've ever had to restaurant food. My son complained that his chicken fingers (also "seed oil free") were tough and unappetizing. Wife's Penang curry was OK, but not the most authentic tasting she's had. They did use authentic Thai basil, but the flavors just weren't as strong/prominent as what she is used to. Paid extra for more protein, and they skimped on the amount. Overall, OK-to-poor experience for my family. Very bad experience for me. read more

We had high hopes after reading the description online and looking at the menu. Our server was nice but a little standoffish. I had the American burger, which was good. My husband had the teriyaki bowl with chicken added. The avocado in his bowl was inedible because it was very hard. The bowl had good flavor, but was somehow still a little bland. Our friends ordered three specialty refreshers and two of the three drinks were left after a few sips. The OG had too much ginger and the lavender and Matcha drink was not good. I was surprised that the server never acknowledged that the drinks were left untouched. My knife was dirty and put off to the side which again she never commented on or acknowledged. read more

True Food Kitchen - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The server arrived quickly and was eager to take the order. Despite this, her passive-aggressive attitude was disappointing, especially since my wife and I enjoy this place. True Food - what a disappointment! read more

Hostess attitude was bland and off putting. The server knew his stuff but that was about it. I was insulted by how cold the fries given the price that was paid for them. If mediocre was a profession that food would have it in spades. I would rather eat a homemade sandwich that i made on their toilet. Do better. Be better. Most importantly GET GEWD read more

I dined in at True Food Kitchen with a group and had an okay experience. We had a reservation and chose to sit in the bar area. It was a beer to start for me and the smoke show old fashioned for my husband. For food we started with charred cauliflower for the table. For our entrees it was the meatloaf for me and the pesto pasta for my husband. Our friends tried the tenderloin and lasagne al pesto. The starter was really good but the entrees were just okay. I also thought that the service was a little bit slow. It would not be my first choice to dine at in North Hills. read more

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The service was great (they get a bonus star), and the menu was varied, but most of it was a miss for me. The table shared a sourdough margherita pizza that was criminally undercooked and tasted nothing like sourdough. We also had a side of fries (arguably a 'table' sized order - but thankfully much smaller) that were overly soggy and greasy. The tuscan kale salad dressing was too much on the sweet side. The hummus (while tasty) was too chunky and not smooth enough to my liking. The only menu item that stood out was the ancient grain bowl. read more

Went here for lunch with my sister. The food was pretty good. The burger I enjoyed the toppings although I would say that I had to order an extra side of the sauce because without it it was pretty dry. We also got the chard cauliflower which was very good. My sister got the sza ceaser salad and it was huge. It's definitely able to be split by at least two people. The mashed potatoes were pretty underwhelming though. The service was great overall. read more

True Food Kitchen - Plant-based double cheeseburger and pomegranate spritzer - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Wonderful service and wonderful food. Cant wait to come back! Would recommend to anyone!

100% Seed oil free, everything is fresh and delicious, guilt free indulgences like sourdough pizza, flourless chocolate cake, and my favorite the edamame dumplings read more

100% Seed oil free, everything is fresh and delicious, guilt free indulgences like sourdough pizza, flourless chocolate cake, and my favorite the edamame dumplings read more

What a great addition to the North Hills area! It's positioned well near plenty of street parking and a parking garage that isn't too far. The service is excellent, very warm and attentive as soon as you walk in the door and until you head out to leave. It's a lively restaurant with plenty of seating and a spacious bar as well. For dinner, we decided on the spicy panang curry bowl and the bougie blanco pizza. Both were amazing!! The curry was filled with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs. There's a hint of spice for those who may be sensitive. The bougie pizza is topped with Parmesan cream, black truffle, hot honey, and arugula. Great complementary flavors!! Both dishes were fresh and fulfilling. The food reminds me of farm to table as they outsource many foods from local organizations. I look forward to visiting again soon and trying other menu items! read more

True Food Kitchen - Curry - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We went to True Food Kitchen last night after hearing all the hype and yes, it was with the hype! I made a reservation for five but it ended up only being three of us. I tried to call prior but didn't get answer; the woman at the front host stand was so kind about it. No big deal. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, yet modern. It almost reminded me of a fancier CAVA atmosphere with a beautiful bar. So much greenery and lighting. Our servers were AMAZING. We had two since we were there for three hours. Shoutout to WOODY & SAMANTHA R. Both kind, attentive, and funny; just all around good people and very knowledgeable with the menu tour! We started with a bottle of wine to share, a favorite of mine that is a Paso Robles Cabernet. They had a pretty extensive wine and drink menu, which is always good. They also offer different coffees and teas! We were brought waters too, and random yes, but they were just crispy and delicious. Cold water but no ice, perfect. The menu is so fun. There are so many different options and we of course had to try quite a few dishes to share! I love an extensive yet not overwhelming menu; we weren't in a rush and at not one point did we feel rushed by our servers. We started with the Tuna Lettuce Wraps & Edamame Truffle Dumplings. The Ahi Tuna Wraps were good, but let me tell you about these Dumplings: WOW. Woody recommended these and so did my friend, but I didn't need convincing. I could have eaten another order to myself. They are so flavorful, with a whisper of truffle but not too overpowering as truffle can sometimes be. I brought an extra order home to my husband and he also loved them. 10/10, do not skip these! We opted to share the classic Pepperoni Pizza as a next step; these are made with sourdough and so delicious! They are thin crust, but the actual crust is a bit thicker so it was perfect. We also ordered entrées; Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Thai Noodle Peanut Bowl, and Pot Roast Beef Dip. I tried the Nashville Chicken as this was air fried and light, yet still delicious, flavorful, and you didn't feel gross eating it, not a fan of fried foods and this was great. I also tried some tofu out of the Thai Noodle Peanut Bowl; so yummy, I love tofu! My own entrée was the Pot Roast Beef Dip. Think French Dip with Pot Roast, this was amazing! Cooked tender and the flavor was on point! We also shared a side of the Macaroni & Cheese (two sides, one for my dish and my sister got one originally to try), and unfortunately it was pretty bland. It has potential with more flavor/seasonings though! I got the Bougie Blanco pizza to go for leftovers, and this pizza was AMAZING! It's a Parmesan cream sauce, black truffle (again, not too overbearing) arugula, and served with a size of house-made hot honey. So yummy! Overall, we had a great experience at True Food Kitchen, a lovely addition to the cozy North Hills space. We will absolutely be back, and I highly recommend it! Also, fun fact: if you go Monday-Thursday and download the inKind app, you get $25 off of $75, and then earn even more cash for your next trip! Super simple and great that they do this. Check out their website for details! read more

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I loveeee True Food! It's a beautiful atmosphere and I'm always well taken care of here. Shoutout to Daesha, Frankie, and V! Service is great and food always good and fresh. Make sure to try the burgers with the cheesy mashed potatoes! (: read more

Th food here is amazing and is such a treat during my lunch break and The Hangover Juice is to die for. Natalie at the bar is the sweetest too! Go see her! Obsessed with this place- everything new I try is just so good and everyone I have brought says the same. XO read more

First off, the service was excellent. No complaints there. Ambiance also nice, we sat outside. But... the food was meh. We got the tuscan salad, the Mediterranean hummus, the ancient grains bowl, and the Margherita pizza. The hummus and the bowl were decent, especially the lavash. The pizza gave frozen not fresh, and was undercooked. The dressing on the tuscan salad was unpleasantly sweet. So on the whole, not a stellar meal. Stars are all for the service! read more

Bailey and Frankie were awesome! Turkey burger and ancient grain bowl with blackened shrimp weee fantastic