Organic is good, but I need vegan-friendly.
Aside from the juices, the only vegan-friendly options in Zigla's menu are the tomato-pepper soup and the sweet chili tofu meal. You can also throw in the Greek salad if you ask for the white cheese to be omitted.
I tried the sweet chili tofu with brown rice meal. Given the state of my hunger at the time, I would have gulped down four bowls of the tomato-pepper soup and all the other customers would still magically look like food on legs to me.
Cons:
- It took over 5 minutes to prepare.
- It was reheated and served in a standard-issue covered plastic tray that also came with reheating instructions.
- At PhP165, I'd expect a tofu-centered meal to either be a) presented better, b) cooked on-site, or c) served promptly.
- Misleading name: sweet chili sauce was just sweet, no chili.
Pros:
- Serving size is good enough for one person.
- The tofu portion was surprisingly hearty.
- The meal itself was tasty enough to be satisfying.
- It's filling.
- If you couldn't finish the meal, the covered box it comes in makes it convenient to take home.
- You can reuse the covered plastic box.
- Meals are good for kids,
- Service is fairly cordial, if a little forced.
Generally, Zigla's price range is a bit steep for food court fare. Even if the ingredients are healthful and organic, the prices are likely to turn off younger customers who are interested in exploring health food options on a limited budget. Also, despite the fresh and organic plant-based ingredients, their menu largely caters to omnivores, with only few options for vegetarians and vegans alike.
The flavors are there, though. So despite the limited vegan-friendly options, I'd still return because I'm a girl who thinks with her stomach. read more