Sweet Cherubim — Restaurant in Vancouver

Vegetarian and health-oriented Indian food - was this place made for me? I came to check out the restaurant for lunch and was then intrigued to check out the grocery store after. The "restaurant" is actually more of a cafeteria, where you order and pay at the counter and bus your own table. The service wasn't particularly enthusiastic, but they weren't unfriendly either - just don't expect the above-and-beyond hospitality that you might want from a full-service restaurant. But I like the chill, modest atmosphere, and the patio seating especially has a nice feel to it. They have Indian veg dishes, soup and sandwiches, baked goods and raw bars/desserts, smoothies, and tea/coffee. The selection of dahl and subji has many choices that are different from the usual veg dishes at Indian restaurants which is nice to see. I got a light meal of a small pea kofta subji, a chapati, a ginger square, and a mango lassi. Overall I was very happy with my choices. The subji was not too oily and for being a mild spice level, was flavourful enough. The koftas had a great taste and texture. Since these curries are not made to order, they probably have to keep a mild spice level to please everyone, so you can't expect the same intensity as Indian restaurants where they cook to order, but this was still tasty and very easy and pleasant to eat. The chapati was warm and, while probably not cooked on the spot, tasted fresh. The ginger square was great - it was very much like a fudgy brownie with some texture from the nut pieces, and the big slice of crystallized ginger on top enhanced the flavour without being overpoweringly potent. The mango lassi was a little thinner and milder than I am used to, but had a good smooth mouthfeel and natural taste, and made for a nice light refreshing beverage. I would be curious to try their vegan cashew mango lassi and see if I like that better - I didn't notice that they had it until after I'd ordered. I think the price of my meal was totally fair: it was $17 total, and while the portion of subji was not admittedly not as large as the average curry size at an Indian restaurant, it was the perfect size for me, and the overall price was a lot lower than what I usually end up paying for a curry with bread, drink, and dessert. With the restaurant, I think if you try to judge it the same as you would a sit-down, white tablecloth Indian restaurant, you'll probably be underwhelmed, but I looked at it as a casual and quick grocery store cafe, and for the setup, I think what they offer is very good. Same attitude goes for the service - I do not need the cashier at this sort of place to treat me like family like the best restaurant-owners do, I just need them to take my order and my payment and generally be pleasant about it, and they were. Because most of the food was ready to serve, I didn't have to wait very long to get it. From the outside, it doesn't look like they have an efficient system for serving customers (multiple people in the kitchen but they don't seem to have specific jobs, instead doing whatever task comes up, so sometimes there's no one at the register), but I wasn't bothered by it since, again, speed of service after ordering was still pretty quick. The grocery store has a great selection of vegan and natural products, and I ended up buying a few drinks, a few protein/snack bars, and a package of veggie wraps, but I wasn't paying that much attention to the prices while I was shopping and it somehow came to $40. I was thinking the cashier must have added some item twice, but the screen with the list of everything they rang me up for was correct, it's just very expensive. Because of that, I will not be doing more casual shopping there again except for maybe coming back for the wraps that I haven't seen elsewhere. I was torn between giving 3 or 4 stars, but I do feel a very strong pull to visit the restaurant side of the business again, which I feel like a 3-star review would not reflect. So 4 stars it is for a cool little vegetarian...

What's in a name? If it wasn't for the fact that we parked right in front of Sweet Cherubim Vegan and saw the pictures of food on their window while we were hungry, we would not have made it our destination lunch place. But we were hungry and intended to walk down Commercial Drive to find a place to eat. Although we weren't looking for vegan, the idea that this vegan restaurant is right in front of us and we didn't need to walk anywhere else appealed to us. Once inside, we saw that it is a restaurant more than with a lot of ready made stews and salads rather than just sandwiches and rolls as advertised on their outside window. My friend tried the Dahl balls with a whole wheat chapatti, I tried the vegetable korma with organic brown rice, and my partner tried the grilled sandwich with avocado. The vegetable korma was ok taste wise. I am glad it does not contain dairy. But I got a large chunk of potato rather than broccoli or cauliflower. The grilled sandwich was boring, I think jack fruit burger would have been better. My friend loved the Dahl balls. To fully explore the vegan options here, we would have to come back another time where I would try the jackfruit, and may be even the Dahl balls and baked samosa. They have an extensive selection of sweet cakes and cookies that at first glance, looked really unhealthy. But after reading most of the ingredients, they don't seem to use sugar at all. Instead, they use dates and rice syrup as sweetener. I don't have sugar in my house. To find a vegan bakery that doesn't use sugar is a dream. For dessert, we shared a spirulina ball, which is like an energy bar in texture. At first, we thought it was kind of stiff, but after enjoying a bite or two, we agreed that the texture is just right, and it is not too sweet, with nuts and dates inside, it tasted yummy and healthy. We've since been back several times visiting their grocery store. They carry a vast selection of dried fruit, organic and non-organic nuts from Everland. They make a variety of sugar-free and gluten-free bliss balls and raw bars and we quite enjoy those. I also bought a few prepared food like stew jackfruit, stewed lentils and other curries but unfortunately, we didn't enjoy any of those as they are all quite strongly flavoured with garlic, and some of them are too acidy and...

Having food catered from Sweet Cherubim in Vancouver was an absolute delight and made my event a gastronomic hit! Their catering service brought the charm and flavors of their beloved restaurant to my heart. The attention to detail in every dish served was apparent, delighting guests with both the taste and presentation.

The menu options were diverse, almost entirely vegan, without compromising on the depth of flavor. Whether it was the succulent canapés that melted in the mouth or the robust, hearty entrees that comforted the soul, Sweet Cherubim's passion for food shone through. The desserts, artfully crafted and decadently delicious, were the crowning glory of the meal.

The team's professionalism made the planning process seamless, with their responsiveness and willingness to tailor the menu to my needs being particularly noteworthy. On the day of the event, the staff executed the setup with efficiency and discretion, ensuring that the food became a seamless part of the overall experience.

All in all, the catering from Sweet Cherubim was an exceptional service, from the first bite to the last. Their commitment to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction was evident, making my occasion not just a meal, but a memorable experience for all my guests. It's clear why they're revered in Vancouver, not just as a restaurant but also as a top-notch...