Veggie Today — Restaurant in Concord

100% vegetarian, mostly vegan, mostly tasty (4/5 Green Stars, also).

Veggie today is pretty casual and brightly lit, so it has more of a café atmosphere than an intimate restaurant. We had four items and thought that two or three of them were good. The foo young appetizer was a highlight – it was large but not as heavy as other versions that I’ve had in the past, and had good flavor and a little crunch. The wonton soup was mixed: good flavor in the soup but maybe too heavy on salt (I was so thirsty after it!) and the wonton wrappers were a bit thick (but the filling was good!). The caramelized vegan chicken had good flavor and a nice chewy texture but the dish could have done with a bit more spinach (to justify being called a “bed of spinach” on the menu). The tamarind beef was our least favorite – it was just too sweet for both of us. But other people seem to love that dish so don’t let me put you off ordering it; perhaps it’s just me – I’ve rarely found a vegan “beef” dish that I love. Vegan chicken (or just good-old tofu) always seems like a better bet. Both of the protein dishes were pretty light on veggies (esp. the tamarind beef) so bear that in mind when ordering. I’d like to go back and discover some favorites.

I’m also giving Veggies Today 4/5 “green stars” for social and environmental impact, based on these reasons:

• As stated on their menu: 100% vegetarian. • Almost all items on the menu are vegan (check with your server). The wonton soup is specifically labeled on the menu as not vegan so I think there are only a few dishes that are not vegan. • As anyone who’s trying to go plant-based knows, restaurants where you can order almost anything on the menu are a blessing for the movement! • No information about sourcing on the menu (e.g., is the tofu organic?). That’s the main downside for me – I like my tofu to be organic, if possible (rice & veggies too). • Drinks are provided by Coke (so they could do better there, but they do have tea). • For people getting take-out, they use standard Chinese take-out boxes and plastic bags (a third area for improvement: compostable boxes and paper bags).

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This place is really amazing. I was with three other people and we all ordered different items to share. The food is 100% veggitaren and made to represent the real thing. The food itself is an interesting variety of different Chinese dishes and the cooks seem to care about how they prepare your food. Everything is very well priced and you get alot for your money! Three main dishes a large salad and two appetizers came up to around $54.

The building looks like a standard Chinese hole in the wall restaurant. There is a television that plays the usually sports or news. The dishes and utensils are of the same standard.

I am not a vegetarian (I eat meat about three times a week) because I haven't found something that could replace meat. Veggie Today is definitely a place to go if you are looking for a vegetarian meal that taste like the real thing!

I'd recommend the dish 5.1. I really enjoyed it and if I didn't know that it wasn't meat I wouldn't have...

Small simple restaurant with good energy and happy patrons upon entering. Excellent fresh and flavorful food. And it’s meatless! Had the pineapple salmon, chicken curry and the chowmein. It was all very flavorful. I could tell everything was freshly prepared. The chowmein looked like it was going to be simple but I was pleasantly surprised when I found it to be packed with flavor. I’ve been wanting to try this place for years. I am eager to go back. Polite, peaceful server was very kind. I asked the table of four next to us about their experience and they were all thoroughly pleased with their meals. It’s great to have a vegan option for dinner and right near the heart of Concord’s...