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    Vegan Plate

    4.6 (305 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Milk Tea And Cashew Nut Combo
    Steve A.

    Had some good stuff recently at this all vegan restaurant specializing in Thai and other Asian food. It looks like it may have been some dumpy Chinese restaurant at some other time, for sure it doesn't look like a hipster hangout. Vegan Plate has a pretty big menu for a small place like this. Get drinks such as smoothies and boba tea, all non dairy. The food has noodle and rice based entrees. A good thing is tofu isn't the only meat substitute, so it gives a chance to get something else plant based. It has pretend beef, chicken, and even fish. These are mostly based of soy, but these don't have the softness of tofu. Also there's non dairy drinks. It's about $4 for Milk Tea. This comes with boba for a little extra, and they put a lot of boba in this. It was boba in every sip pretty much. We liked this, but the food was the main thing. It's about $16 for the All Day Combo. This is a good way to get a few things. It comes with brown rice, house salad, and spring rolls. Then you choose the combo and protein to go with this. I got the Cashew Nut with the soy chicken. The soy chicken seemed like extra dried tofu that was then marinated in a sauce. Had a pretty light spiciness to it. There was a good a duet of vegetables including carrots and mushrooms. Good enough we have to try it some time again. It has a lot on the menu for a small place. This is on Fullerton near Ashland located close to a few other vegan places, but if you like Thai, you should try here though.

    Miso Soup
    Mona T.

    4.5 stars: One of the few completely vegan Thai spots in Chicago, and it was pretty solid! I came on a weekday for lunch and it was completely empty. It's a medium-sized space cutely decorated with holiday-themed, festive decor. The service was very quick and friendly. I ordered the Spicy Eggplant with Soy Beef which I really enjoyed! The staff noted that soy chicken and beef tend to be the most popular proteins ordered, and especially recommended the soy beef. The soy beef was tender and flavorful. The eggplant and veggies were also cooked very well: the eggplant was soft and tender and the veggies were crisp and fresh. I ordered it medium spicy and it definitely packed a bit of spice in there, but wasn't too spicy overall. It also came with purple rice, which was a little hard but good when mixed in with the flavorful entree sauce. Before the entree came out, they also served a small cup of miso soup, but it was a little cold. The dessert selection on the menu looked really good and creative, but unfortunately they only had one of the 5 options available on that day, so we didn't choose to get it. The prices were also okay-- not that expensive but also not that inexpensive (~$16 per entree).

    The service was quick and the food was great! It was a super cute restaurant. the Thai iced tea was flavorful and the two tofu appetizers I had were very flavorful.

    Pad Kee Mao
    Andrew P.

    I walked in here for lunch as a solo diner during my work break and during the week (a Wednesday) and the place was dead. They had a few take out orders though. I told the girl who greeted me that I wanted to dine in and it seemed like she had to check with the other staff in the kitchen if that would be ok; I found that to be a bit interesting. Either way, sat down, ordered a Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodle) plate with vegan beef, and it came out in a timely matter. I believe I got a combo cause it came with a side salad and some vegan rolls. I'd say considering it wasn't real meat, the place was pretty tasty. I didn't absolutely love the way the noodles were cooked. They were slightly tasteless, but not the worst ever. I'd say I would come back to try their other things, but this is absolutely a great option if you're craving Thai food but don't want to consume meat nor rely on tofu or veggie options only.

    Shumai, one of my favorite specials they have.

    I have been coming to this place for years and I've never had a bad experience; I have familiarized myself with the owner and she is precious, makes customers feel so welcomed. The server Kai is also a sweetheart, I love the staff dearly. The food is amazing, the vegetable drunken noodle is my go to. They have many specials that I thought I could never eat again: crab Rangoon, shumai. The chicken satay has a great texture and is one of my favorite appetizers. I always order extra cucumber salad because the small portion served alongside is never enough. I go to other restaurants and try their cucumber salad, it's never as good. They always ask for spice level which is something I know many would appreciate. The Thai tea is always a must have which is great; I never found vegan Thai tea elsewhere, but they have it here! I love going here because it truly feels like my money is appreciated and it has become like a second home to me. If you ever wanna give it a try, I may just be sitting at the table next to you. We love Vegan Plate, always and forever. Best vegan Asian food Chicago has to offer.

    Papaya Salad
    Matt B.

    Absolutely wonderful all-vegan Thai food, with a high authenticity factor. We stopped in for lunch on a Friday around 12:30pm, and the place was empty. They have a large menu of Thai specialty items, plus some non-Thai dishes. You can customize the spiciness level to your liking, as well as adding your protein of choice (tofu, soy chicken, soy beef, soy fish, seitan, or just veggies; or pay extra for soy shrimp, soy pepper steak, or soy chicken nuggets). We ordered: -Papaya Salad (spicy; $12.50 plus tax). Wonderfully done, with a quite sweet sauce, but balanced well with acidity and lots of spiciness. The papaya was very crunchy, and was complemented by cherry tomatoes and crunchy green beans, on a bed of lettuce. Very spicy but wonderful way to start the meal. 5/5 -Red Curry with Soy Chicken (extra spicy; $15.50 plus tax). Rich red curry with great depth, cooked with a nice soy chicken, eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and basil, accompanied by brown rice. Top-notch curry. 5/5 -Pad See-ew with Tofu (spicy; $15.50 plus tax). This came with perfectly cooked very wide rice noodles, as it should, with tofu and broccoli. The sauce seemed like a black peppery soy sauce that was very satisfying. Excellent. 5/5 Friendly and fast service, no frills environment. Decent value for money. Most highly recommended.

    Chai Thai Iced Tea
    Bakita H.

    I got the garlic pepper with tofu combo. The sauce was good and I enjoyed all the flavors. The iced Thai tea is delicious and refreshing! The service was good too. It is small inside but comfortable.

    Sweet Chili Gyoza
    Laura T.

    a really cozy small spot right on fullerton and clybourn, and the food was so good!!! it reminded me of Urban Vegan, another fav vegan place in the city, but Vegan Plate is a lot more accessible to me so i will be back more often! The sweet chilli gyoza was amazing, a perfect balance of sweet and spicy in the sauce. i also had the drunken noodle with tofu, which was the perfect amount of spice and the tofu + veggies were refreshing amidst that. the flavor was not lacking, there was plenty of flavor to back up the spiciness as well. service was pretty standard, i appreciate their attentiveness!

    VEGAN SUSHI IN CHICAGO!! they just released their summer sushi menu and it was by far the best vegan sushi I've ever had! rockstar, spicy summer, crunchy roll were phenomenal!

    5. Spicy Eggplant Combo
    Ray B.

    Their all day combos are affordable and delicious. Portions are perfect. Staff is very nice and helpful.

    Coconut bar
    John B.

    One comes to Chicago for the pizza, usually, but when my target restaurant was packed, I was glad I had a backup nearby in my bookmarks, namely this vegan Thai restaurant, which was not packed, but should be. Ordering my dumplings with green curry was excessive, but I really like green curry and I rarely get the chance where I'm sure it doesn't have something in it I don't want to eat. My drunken noodles I ordered with tofu, which seems kind of basic, but I felt like their numerous meat substitutes were just going to be more processed and less healthy. I also ordered them extra spicy. Someone popped out of the kitchen after a bit, ostensibly to grab a drink from the fridge out there, but I got a vibe like they were checking to see if they had killed me. Don't get me wrong, I like the spice. Even a ghost pepper now and then. But these noodles delivered a persistent, furious heat, for which I had to drink a couple of bottled waters (which thankfully they did not charge for). They eventually brought me some sort of coconut bar which I did not ask for to cool me down, I think out of pity. It was nice. They had also brought a little extra serving of chili sauce on the side, which I did not finish, which is out of character for me. Anyway, it was delicious, but I would recommend that the average person should order with caution.

    Kung Pao
    MC J.

    This warm ambiance small business deserves all the love, patience, and good reviews! The food is always fresh and tastes so so yummy. I recommend everything because the service is awesome, but Kai is very good at suggesting items when you tell her what type of food you're in the mood for! It's near DePauls Lincoln Park campus and not far from the Webster movie theater. I cannot recommend enough!

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    4.5(533 reviews)
    4.3 miEdgewater
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    1.4 miLogan Square, Avondale
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    1.1 miLincoln Park

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    After a week of juicing and water only, I was more than ready for my first solid meal. I came…read moreacross Elephant + Vine, a vegan comfort/fast food spot at 2315 N. Lincoln Ave., and between the menu and the name (yes, the elephant caught my attention), I knew I had to check it out. There's plenty of street parking in the area, I went on a Sunday, so meters were free. The interior is bright, green, and inviting, with lots of seating and great natural light coming in from the front windows. There's also outdoor seating, but it was a bit too cold the day we went, so we stayed inside. Service is counter-style, and the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. It's fairly simple, but still fun and satisfying. I ordered an Impossible burger, tater tots, and a strawberry almond milk smoothie. My friend got fries, so I was able to try both. After over 40 days without fried food, I was especially excited for the tots and they did not disappoint. Overall, the food was good and solid across the board. Nothing that completely blew me away, but definitely satisfying. If you're vegan or vegetarian and craving a classic burger experience, this is a great option. The smoothie was good as well, though I personally prefer fruit-forward smoothies with lighter juices, so the almond milk base wasn't quite my favorite, but it still complemented the meal nicely. Overall, if you're looking for a casual sit-down spot with a cute atmosphere and a solid Impossible burger at a reasonable price, Elephant + Vine is a great choice. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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