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VEGZ

4.7 (259 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Vegan, Indian
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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PAPDI CHAT (V)
Jamie C.

VEGZ is great casual sit down place. The restaurant has limited seating so it's better for small groups (2-4 people). You can order at the counter and everything is served on paper plates with plastic utensils. We ordered the papdi chat and mysore masala dosa. The chat tasted fresh and is a good appetizer to share. The dosa was spicy with a delicious potato filling. The dosa was nice and crispy and came with three chutneys. I liked the coconut chutney the most. Service is always quick and friendly. We were also given two gulab jamun on the house.

PALAK PANEER (GF) SAMOSA (V) MANGO LASSI
Colby V.

First time at Vegz and i was so happy that i stopped in. i ordered the Palak Paneer, Samosa and mango lassi. Palak Paneer came with rice. i dined in and was pleasantly surprised about how delicious my food was. the samosas was honestly the best samosa i have ever had. Palak Paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes and theirs is really good! it's creamy and thick and i would definitely recommend giving it a try. Thanks Vegz i can't wait to eat again!!!

MYSORE MASALA DOSA(V/GF)
Lord Edwin C.

Does Ciara own this spot, because they said I'ma hit you with a dosa! Despite the relatively wide South Indian food scene in the DMV, few execute their dishes with the level of precision of the good folx at VEGZ. We ordered the SAMOSA CHAAT, UTHAPPAM, and MYSORE MASALA DOSA, all vegan, all delicious. I forgot to snap a photo of the Samosa Chaat, but please know that it's a hearty way to start your meal... and oh so satisfying. It's spicy, packed with robust flavor, crisp texture from the samosa, a creamy mash of peas and potatoes. I'll admit, Uthappam (and Idli) aren't my favorite street food. They're always so damn dry and chalky! Not at VEGZ. Beyond the silky, creamy texture of the pancake, the vegetables were delightfully sweet and perfectly paired with the Sambar (which was savory and spicy. And they're inexpensive! For $20, you can split an appetizer, have a huge dosa, and a drink! Periodt. Lastly, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We had some questions and had to share dietary requirements.

Gulab Jamun
Julie C.

I had an excellent take out experience at VEGZ. As a huge fan of dosas, I couldn't help but hit this place while on travel. I ordered my go-to masala dosa and splurged on gulab jamun for dessert. My order was ready exactly at the time they estimated and was well packed. After a several-block walk in the cold, everything was still hot when I unpacked it. I normally avoid doing takeout for a dosa out of concern that it would get soggy, but this one was beautifully crisp, even near the filling. The amount of masala filling was just right, and perfectly seasoned & cooked. It came with two chutneys and a generous amount of sambal. The chutneys were good, but be careful with how much you use if you are sensitive to spicy food. The gulab jamun were pretty tasty. They were a little smaller than I expected, but it worked out well because the dosa was so big and filling. I'd highly recommend VEGZ and will definitely return if I'm in the area again.

Gobi dosa
Eli C.

VEGZ has legendary food (even enjoyed by meat eaters), great service, and is excellent for casual get togethers. There's a few picnic tables that fit families and groups as well as limited seating by the window. Gobi dosa (cauliflower) is my go-to!

KADAI PANEER (GF) and SPINACH CHAT (V)
Lily B.

Had been walking by this spot for so long and finally decided to check it out. The menu is huge and was honestly a bit overwhelming even for me (I'm quite familiar with Indian food.) I asked the server what was his favorite dish was that he'd recommend. He recommended a spicy paneer stir fry with peppers and onions. I thought it was okay, it got a little monotonous after awhile. The peppers and onion were also a bit too crunchy and the sauce was quite oily. I also got the spinach chaat, which was solid but was not as good as other versions I've had. While prices were expensive that portions were decent. The storefront is below ground, with dine in seating along one side of the space. They seem to do a good carry out business

PALAK PANEER (GF)
Ailun H.

VEGZ (a vegetarian/vegan Indian restaurant) has been on my list for a while, and I was craving Indian food this past Thursday evening so I got it delivered off Uber Eats. The food was warm and was packaged neatly. Both entrees came with a side of basmati rice. I wish it came with more rice per entree because I still had a lot of curry left after plowing through the rice. PALAK PANEER - 16.99 This palak paneer had a chunky, almost pasty texture (I could make out the diced onion pieces and spinach stems), and it was very flavorful and well-spiced. There was a good amount of paneer too. However, I thought it was a bit too salty and oily, but I guess that's what gave it lots of flavor. DAL MAKHANI - 13.99 The dal makhani was also pretty chunky. I've only had it a few times, so I can't speak on authenticity, but my preference is a smooth and creamy dal makhani, so I probably wouldn't get this again here. Flavors were fine, but nothing mindblowing. I saw that VEGZ is known for their South Indian options like their dosas, so I'll try those next time!

PANEER BIRIYANI(GF)
Suzie Z.

Heard so much good things about this spot that we've finally managed to visit here on a Sunday evening for dinner. We split both mains and were stuffed to the brim. The mysore dosa is huge and absolutely delicious. It's on the spicier side so if you're not used to Indian spices, please ask for a milder version. It hit all the spots for me and we left our mark on the post it notes wall. We will definitely be back to try out more delicious food on the menu!

Bansari M.

This seems to be a highly rated place on a lot of food apps, but I genuinely think this is just an average place for vegetarian Indian food. I was craving Gobi Manchurian and that is exactly what I ordered but I was below-impressed by what was delivered. Manchurian was crispy as I asked, but the sauces were overly sweet. The Gobi pieces were small florets. The Gobi Manchurian which is an Indian street food staple was nothing to rave about at vegz. The pieces of naan were okay and felt more pita like than naan. I had specifically asked for disposable utensils but I got none so guess what? I had to use my fingers to eat. Overall, I think it is an okay place and probably overly hyped.

Kylie D.

First time coming here with my friend and two people he was showing around town. Small and intimate. Service wasn't the fastest. We ordered a few dishes to share. The eggplant dish Baingan Bharta and the Gobi Manchuria were my favorites. The food was served in disposable dishware, which was off putting and also kinda wasteful. I'd suggest to the restaurant to switch to proper plates!

Rumesh V.

I have been there a couple of times and have also ordered food from DoorDash. Some of their food is good and the others are alright. Taste is not consistent. One of the reasons I have gone back here is because not many restaurants in DC offer dosa which is one of my favorite South Indian food. The lentil sambar that comes with dosa is not that flavorful here. Chutneys are alright. One thing I would recommend is their poori baaji. It's really good. Daal chawal (lentil rice) is alright as well. Chole bature can be a hit or a miss. Service is good. Ambiance is alright.

PAPDI CHAT (V) MASALA DOSA (V/GF) SAMBAR (V/GF)
Fiorella H.

This place is a solid 4.5 (giving it 5 really because I completely enjoyed my meal and can't wait to come back and try some other dishes too!). The place itself is a teeny tiny spot located in the heart of Adams Morgan, a casual sit down restaurant that will bring your order quickly! Everything is fresh and the portions are tremendously big! So you can imagine a group of 5 people and their plates barely fitting in one table (here is all about the food!). Starting with the Papdi Chat (6.99) it was a great appetizer to share at the table, it was a well balanced dish speaking of textures and flavors! Crunchiness of the fried puris, mushiness of the spiced chickpeas, creaminess of the yogurt and the tang/zest of the chutneys made this one of my favorite appetizers and I will gladly eat it all hahah. My friends ordered the Masala Dosa ($12.99) which is basically an Indian savory crepe (crispier than your French crepe). The potatoes were cooked nicely with masala spices and played beautifully with the crisp exterior of the crepe! All the Dosas comes with red chutney (that I assumed had tamarind) and sambar! You get to dip or pour their content onto your dosa. I had the Paneer Dosa ($15.99) which had shredded paneer cheese, and it was cooked with some tomatoes. Kind of like a veggie tofu scramble! It was very tasty and I couldn't agree more with people that this was the best of their dosas! We also had a the Dal Makhani ($12.99) it was very aromatic and flavorful black lentil stew/curry. My friend had it before and she likes to top it with some of their green chutney for some tang! Portion is really big, perfect for sharing or to have leftovers for the next day! Overall a great meal for a rainy day!

Hitakshi S.

I am very biased with Indian food because I'm Punjabi and for me, my mom is the best cook. Not often do I come across Indian food where I'm genuinely shocked at how good it is and how it comes close to or is better than my mom's cooking. Vegz was definitely one of them. People working there were nice, had a smile on their face the whole time. The restaurant itself is no frills and honestly they don't even need to be fancy because of how good the food is. Their samosa chaat was the best I've had in the DMV area. I wish I got chole bhature because of how good the chole were in the samosa chaat. The Mysore masala dosa was also very good, but boy do they not mess around with spice! The sambar and the potato filing were super spicy which we loved! Thank god for the mango lassi though haha I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of their food!

PALAK PANEER (GF), NAAN (V), GOBI MANCHURIAN (V)

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the bold, authentic flavors and standout dosas and chaat, as well as the friendly, helpful service.

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No place to sit. Only limited number of seats and looks so crowded for a small space.

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The food here is incredibly tasty. Why there isn't a line out the door every day is a mystery, but I guess we can't complain.

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I've been here several times and have never been disappointed with the dosas! The staff is friendly and quick!

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The masala dosa was delicious! Sambar and chutney were also tasty. Nice little place to have a quick sit-down meal.

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Understated and excellent. My Indian mother approves wholeheartedly. I only wish I lived closer.

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Great good. I'm not vegetarian but loved all of the fishers I got from here. I will go back again.

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Ask the Community - VEGZ

Do you provide gluten free options?

most of the menu is gluten free, except for some of the appetizers and the naan / other wheat breads (but they do have idiyappam, which is rice based)!!

Is there outdoor seating?

Only indoor

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Rania - Interior

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