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12 Places To Find Good Vegetarian or Vegan Food in Houston
"Garden OaksYou’ll want to come hungry to this buffet-style vegetarian spot (which also happens to go fully vegan on Sundays and Wednesdays) located next to a beautiful Hindu temple. With an empty stomach, you can fill and refill your plate with Indian specialties including bhindi and chana masala, paneer tikka masala, vegetable kofta, and tofu curry. Pro-tip: The lunch and dinner buffets can be purchased for takeout if you don’t have the time to keep refilling said plate."
"Govinda’s Vegetarian cuisine Is a buffet style restaurant that serves up deliciously tasting vegetarian dishes. From basmati rice pilaf to veggie stir fry noodles to apple spice cake and many other dishes, there is simple so much to try. Plus, all the foods here are made fresh and from scratch daily so you know you are getting something good here."
"Govinda’s Vegetarian Cuisine was started its journey to serve healthy and plant-based food in July 2016. They are located on West 34th Street between Ella and North Shepherd, just a few blocks from North Loop. Govinda’s Vegetarian Cuisine welcomes you to their restaurant."
"Verdine has been serving locally sourced, 100% plant-based eats to Houstonians and visitors alike since 2019. Inspired by Houston’s multicultural community, this eatery offers a diverse selection of cuisine, spanning from Orange Cauliflower (tempura-battered cauliflower, sweet orange chili sauce, and pickled daikon) to Sausage Arugula Pizza (gluten-free cauliflower crust, fresh crème sauce, sliced tomatoes, Beyond Meat sausage, rosemary, vegan parmesan, and Hooray Foods bacon topped with arugula salad). Verdine also offers unique dessert options, like the Caramel-Sauced Cookie Sandwich (two artisanal butter sugar cookies filled with chocolate ganache and strawberries, rolled in chocolate chips, and topped with caramel sauce)."
"HeightsThis 100% plant-based, fully vegan concept encourages you to “eat with a purpose,” which doesn’t seem too hard when it means eating “chorizo” quesadillas, tempura battered buffalo cauliflower, smoked jackfruit carnitas, and Beyond Meat burgers complete with special sauce and housemade cheddar. Don’t forget the maple coconut bacon doughnut, available on weekends only."
"For a stylish and modern take on both food and atmosphere with an extensive wine list that can’t be beat, look no further than Verdine. It not only offers vegan wines, beers, desserts, pizzas. burgers, salads and vegan wings, but an inviting hipster vibe."
"Third WardLocally roasted coffee and vegetarian goodness is the name of the game at this fan favorite cafe. Evening meals (after 5pm) consist of a rotating selection of globally-inspired vegan eats, including “not so” butter chicken, Creole-style red beans and rice, and Thai red curry; while lunch gives you the opportunity to smash things like vegetarian curried potato and muenster cheese panini or creamy garlic and mushroom soup."
"Doshi House is the place to be for customers who want their dollars to reflect their social awareness. This vegan cafe uses locally roasted coffee beans and makes them into fantastic drinks using plant-based alternative dairy products like almond, oat, and soy milk. Their food menu is vegan as well, with amazing breakfast tacos, internationally-inspired paninis, and daily soups."
"Doshi House is a chameleon powerhouse that offers freshly roasted coffee and full leaf teas all day long. But they also offer a revolving selection of vegan goodness throughout the day. Try the vegan pozole on Fridays evenings, or have a grilled veggie panini for lunch."
"The open kitchen at True Food Kitchen lets its guests know there are no secrets about how this food is prepared. It even offers organic cocktails with vegetable juices and freshly pressed juice. Dr. Andrew Weil set the principles that determine the food choices of this restaurant, holding to an anti-inflammatory diet."
"Houston, TX 77056 - tel: 281-605-2505 - A cool and healthy restaurant, with several vegan menu offerings. Our first time there we opted for the Butternut Squash Pizza with almond ricotta and the TLT (tempeh, lettuce, tomato) sandwich."
"Try our new Whole 31 Massaman Curry Beef Pot Roast Bowl with hearty heirloom carrots, red bell pepper, snap peas, milled... Review: “Today I went there for dinner. I have tried lots of items from their menu, and today I had Thai Dye, and also I got Mother Earth to go for my lunch tomorrow."
"Get your soul food fix at Soul Food Vegan, which crafts plant-based Cajun-style bites made from ingredients like pea protein, cauliflower, jackfruit, and oyster mushrooms. Experience a taste of Southern comfort with the Soul Food Vegan platter, which comes with your choice of cauliflower steak, oyster mushrooms, or jackfruit ribs (seasonal item), as well as a side of mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens, and dirty rice."
"Soul Food Vegan is providing Southern comfort food at great prices. The building itself comes across as cute and intimate with outside seating available. Any novice vegan eaters will find something at Soul Food Vegan since they offer soups, mushroom poboys, boudin balls, cashew alfredo and cajun spaghetti among other options."
"Yes, you can eat vegan and still enjoy the same, soul-food experiences you get with traditional comfort food plates. Soul Food Vegan offers smoothies, crispy Fried Mushrooms, Jambalaya, Cajun Boudin Balls and Cinnamon Macapecan cupcakes, all made with vegans in mind."
"The friendly staffers at this comfortable bistro are always eager to chat about the menu of Cantonese delicacies. The owner herself might applaud your choice of the refreshing jellyfish appetizer, served cold and tossed with pickled vegetables. We also like the tender beef stewed in a steel pot with enoki mushrooms and a sweet and spicy sa cha sauce."
"Ginger and Fork aims to bring authentic Cantonese-style Chinese food to Houston’s already diverse culinary scene. Here, old-school dishes meet modern, serene surroundings and many ..."
"Chef: Bryan CaswellWhat’s new: The darling of Houston’s seafood scene now has a second location of sorts at IAH, 3rd Bar, where you can enjoy a few Gulf appellation oysters before jetting off.What to get: Crispy-skin snapper with sweet-and-sour chard; red fish on the half shell with fried mac ‘n’ cheese"
"Ever since this restaurant was opened, it has been on the lists of the best seafood restaurants in Houston. At the helm of this modern restaurant is Chef Bryan Cashwell, who uses seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Due to this approach, the menu is continuously changing."
"This must-try spot doesn’t technically serve scoops, but they serve the perfect frozen treats for Houston’s hot days: popsicles. At Steel City Pops, you can try a myriad of pops, ranging from creamy to fruity to cookie pops. And if that’s not enough, you can dip your pop in chocolate!"
"How Connie’s flies under the radar of so many top-ice-cream lists in Houston is a bit of a head-scratcher – especially when it’s racked up an average 4.8 rating (out of 5) from nearly 2,000 individual reviews. Suppose it’s because frozen custard is different than ice cream – but is it really?. All the same, Connie’s in Cypress offers deliciously creamy home-spun treats that include sundaes, concretes, malts, milkshakes, and splits."
"A post shared by Connies Frozen Custard (@conniesfrozencustard). This well-loved local custard shop doles out sundaes with plenty of toppings available, concretes, milkshakes and even banana splits from its walk-up window."
"Founded by the winner of many global gelato competitions, Francesco and her fiance set out to create their own little ice cream paradise with Dolce Neve Gelato. The name “Dolce Neve gelato” loosely translates to sweet snow, and the reason being that snow is natural, just like their ice creams. You will find the silkiest gelato and the creamiest of ice creams here."
"Italian made in Texas, Dolce Neve is driven by the owner’s passion and love for the art of gelato. Their business name means “sweet snow”. This pertains to their gelato being as natural as snow and, of course, the fact that the first-ever gelato is made of snow mixed with honey and fruit juices."
"Located in EaDo, The Secret Group is a bar and multipurpose venue that hosts many comedy nights. From themed comedy nights to touring comedians, The Secret Group is a happening spot to, “ha ha."
"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Chandra Massey used under CC BY-SA 4.0. In terms of popularity, The Secret Group is no secret. It’s a bar, dance party and comedy club all in one."
"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. If you are an improv comedy fan and would like to have a taste into how it’s like to do stand-up comedy, why not switch it up a little and attend some classes instead of simply going for shows?. Beta Theater would be the ideal place for you, where it offers five different levels of improv classes that cater to just about anyone and everyone."
"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. “It’s not comedy about sports, it’s comedy played as a sport.” ComedySportz(CSz) Houston features fast-paced, improvisational comedy where two teams go at each other to inspire the most laughs. Audience participation plays a main factor where you get to suggest different characters, scenarios, etc."
"Houston Improv offers many laughs and more than just improv. Their calendar is booked with local and nationally known comedians so it is always a go-to for a fun night out."