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31-08-2006 1:57pm#1Tar.Aldarion wrote:Lol, we should take pictures of vegetarian places to eat and our meals around the place, to help review them.
Country Life, Prague - This is a great place for veggies in Prague, a city that's otherwise very lacking (frustratingly so) in non-meat options..
It's situated in a small (but much used) laneway that leads from the old town square up toward Wenceslaus square. Run by 7th day adventists, it's closed on Saturdays. The restaurant section is behind the steet-facing health food shop. (there's another, more take-away oriented branch of country life a bit further away, near Tesco)
The food is on help-yourself buffet style counters, so you get a plate and pay by weight at the counter. It's a good combination of hot food and salads etc., there doesn't appear to be any particular dominant style though. A good number of sturdy old-style wooden tables provide inside seating, while a couple of tables outside makes a nice al-fresco veggie dining experience on sunny days
Other useful places around the city are a Govindas, a lot of Italian style places near the tourist centre, various 'Albert' supermarkets and a Tesco.0
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Thanks Peanut, your meal looks lovely, I don't even know what it is but I want it! I have to get a new camera, then maybe Dublin and Galway shall appear. 0 -
hmmm I can't quite remember what it was either
I think it was roast potatoes (top), some sort of pea thing which was a bit like a dahl (right), savoury veg. in a type of light sauce (bottom), and seitan (left, very nice).
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La Salsa, Galway -
(Mary Street, turn right at AIB/Lynch's castle when coming from Eyre square).
This isn't a vegetarian restaurant as such, however I don't think there is one in Galway city, and the Mexican theme in this place gives a good scope for veggie options.
Service is either eat-in or takeaway, there are about 5 or 6 tables in a brightly decorated, but slighty sticky feeling, upstairs room.
It seems like this place may be popular with the local student population..
(there's an impressive attention to detail with the 'cheese included' under the veg. burrito heading., they even have a vegan burrito.)
The veg. burrito was big, tasty, and very filling, even if served a tad cooler than I would have liked. Still, it was a welcome break from the more traditional Galway food establishments, i.e. Supermacs.
The chips were chunky and quite tasty also
The Coke was Egyptian, don't think I've noticed that particular one before!
Maybe a Coke ethnicity-spotting thread is needed in food and drink
Other places in Galway - there's also 'Food for Thought' at the far end of Abbeygate street, with 'Vegetarian/Wholefood' signs on the window. They do serve chicken and beef etc. so I don't really see the point of having the 'vegetarian' sign out front. (also for a quick snack, La Crossanterie in Corbett Court serve pretty good coffee, better than the ones in Dublin for some reason.)
I'm sure there used to be some veg. places just outside the city in the past, not sure if there's any now, anyone?0 -
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An Gabhar Orga (The Golden Goat)
37 Newcastle Road Lower, Galway
tel: +353 91 523966
Couch Potatas
40 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway
tel: +353 91 568427
Get Stuffed
4b Saint Anthony's Place, Woodquay, Galway
tel: +353 91 564445
Maxwell McNamara's
Williamsgate Street, Galway
tel: +353 91 565727
I'm in La Salsa so much I was probably in it when you took the photo.
Btw, loving your posts so far.0 -
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Govindas, London (Soho St., just off Oxford St., Tottenham Court Rd. tube)
I've been to Govindas in London a number of times now, and its always interesting to compare it to other more familiar places, for example the Govindas' in Dublin.
The atmosphere is typical - counter service, a laid back feeling, and the obligatory Hindu influenced music playing quietly in the background. To say that it's a shimmering oasis from the bustle of Oxford St. might be a slight exaggeration (especially at lunch time), however it is possible to relax a bit before venturing once more into the foray.
Food served consists of various hot dishes, soup, along with rice, poppadoms, salad.
A mixed plate served using a small or large metal try seems like a popular option, and lets you try a few different things at the same time.
It feels like perhaps there is more of a traditional Indian influence to the flavour rather than a westernised version of Indian food. Whether that's the case or not, sometimes the flavours can be a little bland, or maybe too unusally spiced. However this is not to knock the place - overall the impression is of quality vegetarian food at a reasonable price. Well worth trying.0 -
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Tar.Aldarion wrote:An Gabhar Orga (The Golden Goat)
37 Newcastle Road Lower, Galway
tel: +353 91 523966
Couch Potatas
40 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway
tel: +353 91 568427
Get Stuffed
4b Saint Anthony's Place, Woodquay, Galway
tel: +353 91 564445
Maxwell McNamara's
Williamsgate Street, Galway
tel: +353 91 565727
I'm in La Salsa so much I was probably in it when you took the photo.
Btw, loving your posts so far.
An Gabhar Orga closed down 3-4 years ago.0 -
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"Laibon" in Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. The country lacks in veggie meals (that's what they get for living next to Germany where meat is huge).
I had marinated soya fillets with cous cous, some sauce I can't remember the name of, and salad.
YUM!!
My mum had veg in batter with potatoes and salad. Also delicious :P0 -
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Anyone out in Wicklow should head for The Happy Pear in Greystones. They have a great juicebar, vege/wholefoods shop and restaurent/cafe style food. Lots of seating outside and upstairs and family friendly. A bit of an institution in Graystones I think. Great fresh vege food. Worth the trip. 0
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Was at the Happy Pear today. Delicious tomato, coconut milk and lentil soup for two and two slices of bread for €9. I asked about the cakes (labelled dairy-free) but all desserts (bar one unappealing one) had egg in them. Oh well! Soup was yummy though 0
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i was recently in germany and all the lads were getting those big sausages, wurst, i was the only veggie.
it turned out they did a veggie wurst so i got to try it, it was...interesting! lol
then i got the veggie curry wurst, basicly a big sausage with curry sausage and carmelised onions on top. it was nice,dont like onions though!
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i was recently in germany and all the lads were getting those big sausages, wurst, i was the only veggie.
it turned out they did a veggie wurst so i got to try it, it was...interesting! lol
then i got the veggie curry wurst, basicly a big sausage with curry sausage and carmelised onions on top. it was nice,dont like onions though!
I have to say I expected Germany to be a lot less vegan-friendly than it turned out to be - did you go into any of those Vapiano places? They basically have different counters with salads, pasta, pizza, etc. Their pasta is vegan and they make your own individual dish in front of you so you can see exactly what they put into it. I went to a similar place another day with the same sort of layout (can't remember the name), their pizza bases were vegan and they made me one without cheese AND it was only €6 and it was bleedin' massive! Hurray for Germany! 0 -
I have to say I expected Germany to be a lot less vegan-friendly than it turned out to be - did you go into any of those Vapiano places? They basically have different counters with salads, pasta, pizza, etc. Their pasta is vegan and they make your own individual dish in front of you so you can see exactly what they put into it. I went to a similar place another day with the same sort of layout (can't remember the name), their pizza bases were vegan and they made me one without cheese AND it was only €6 and it was bleedin' massive! Hurray for Germany!
cool!
sadly it was a mainly drink and fast food weekend so i saw nothing of the like, hang my head in shame!
really cool that they do vegan! i think its hard sometimes to find a good veggie option, then i think if i was vegan wtf would they give me! (im thinking of hotel meals here, u know when they dont put any veg option on their set menu and u get a surprise which is mostly goats cheese tart!!!)0 -
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I checked out the Happy Cow before going, so I had a plan. I wasn’t too impressed with the reviews for city centre restaurants serving vegan food, so I only tried one vegetarian place, “Crumbs” and tbh the service was terrible. It was as as if the workers hated serving and being in their job. Ignoring the staff’s service, they had a range of vegan options: chilli, curry, soup or salads and I got serves a larger portion of chilli with rice for £5.85 (tbh I wasn’t impressed with the food either). They do take away or eat in. They seemed to be closed when I visited at 5pm on a weekday and I couldn’t see any opening times on the wall, so it must only open at lunchtime. It’s very small, more of a cafe then restaurant.
Health food stores on the other hand I had a great time finding. “Beanfreaks” is down along High Street (in the centre) which turns into St. Mary St (the shop is on your left if you are coming from Cardiff Castle). From their website I noticed they promoted a lot of vitamins, but in the shop they actually have quite a wide range of stock. I found some Yagga Strips and Roast, which I’ve never seen in Ireland (I’ve seen the products on www.veganstore.co.uk/ ). Lots of fridges and freezers, as well as chocolate, toiletries, pulses and whatever else one might be looking for. The shop must be the biggest health food store I’ve ever been in!
http://swissherbalremedies.co.uk/
“Pulse Wholegoods” is another store which is about 20 min from the Cardiff Castle. It’s up the far end of King’s Road. Lovely friendly staff. It’s a small pokey shop with good prices. Again, a range of the usual health food store stuff with a small freezer. They even had some Onya bags (a nifty bag company I’ve noticed on the net). http://www.pulsewholefoods.com/
The last health food store I visited was “Hungry Planet”, another 25 mins from the Castle but in the opposite direction this time. A small shop with a selected range. Specialised in grinding coffee, and had lots of grains and such in boxes across one wall. Not a shop for veg*ns of limited cooking ability! http://www.hungryplanet.org.uk/
I really enjoyed my trip! It was great to have a list of these places to visit and wander about. 0 -
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Hello!
Seeing as I'm currently in Scotland, I thought I'd make some Scottish recommendations if anyone's ever thinking of heading over here...
I think Stereo in Glasgow (http://www.stereocafebar.com/) was mentioned, on Renfield Lane. I really liked it there, simple food but inexpensive.
Mono (http://www.monocafebar.com/), it's affiliate, is just down the road from it on Kings Court. It's much bigger, also houses a record shop and the graffiti in the bathroom stalls reads like an epic novel
Both of these are vegan and are bars and venues in the evening.
Another place in the West End of Glasgow is Tchai Ovna (http://tchaiovna.com/), a tea house that does veggie food also, but it's tea menu is much longer! Attached a picture (my flickr limit is full).
I think Glasgow is better for vegetarian food than Edinburgh, but there's a couple of good places. Hendersons on Hanover Street (http://www.hendersonsofedinburgh.co.uk/) is the oldest established vegetarian restaurant in Scotland I believe. It has 3 sections, a shop and deli, a restaurant and a bistro. It's a bit more expensive than others but the food is good. Had an interview there but I didn't get the job!
On the other side of the city is Susie's Diner on the end of West Nicolson Street. It's pretty simple food but it's cheap and there seems to be a merry bunch of regulars. They do a good sweet and sour tofu.
Near to there is The Forest (http://www.theforest.org.uk/) which is a volunteer run café, art space and free shop. The food is nice but it's always busy. There's two computers with free internet also.
Across the road from The Forest there's a takeway called El Falafel which, predictably, does really good falafel! In a pitta with as much salad and sauce as you want for £2.75.
There's an Indian takeaway in Canonmills called Eastern Spices which has lots of vegetarian options and is quite reasonably priced.
As for health food shops, Real Foods (http://www.realfoods.co.uk/) is probably my favourite health food shop ever! Lots of stuff and very reasonably priced. And there's two of them one on Broughton Road, one on Brougham Street... I think.
It gets harder to get vegetarian food the further up north you go and if you're vegan it's probably almost impossible! I was living on beans and toast in bed and breakfasts when I went up there. Worth it for the highland scenery though!
Think that's all I have to say on the Scottish vegetarian experience... Oh, a lot of places offer veggie haggis but I'm too scared to try it!0 -
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Following on from DonnieScribbles I'd like to add my thoughts on the Glasgow spots. I'm currently sitting in Stereo, which I vote as my favourite vegan cafe in Glasgow. It's classy, with bright colours, a perfect atmosphere with the music and very nice staff. The meals all look delicious, but I just tried one, so far (and am currently waiting on grilled banana and mango sorbet dessert). I tried out Mono for desserts and meals over the past two days and found it a lot more... studenty. The service was a little disappointing the last day, but the staff member the day before was very kind, so I guess it might have just been a not so great day yesterday. A lot of the things on the menu contain spices (not a fan) and some of the stuff you would be able to make better yourself. The 13th Note was more on the studenty-pub side and you can be guaranteed pasta/lasagne/pizza type (vegan) food there. Good in the fact that it's vegan, but it's average, pub food. Again, there is something special about getting an average type meal but vegan All of the above have free Wifi if you are dining/drinking with them. Oh, and all three have bars 0
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sweet-rasmus wrote: »Following on from DonnieScribbles I'd like to add my thoughts on the Glasgow spots. I'm currently sitting in Stereo, which I vote as my favourite vegan cafe in Glasgow. It's classy, with bright colours, a perfect atmosphere with the music and very nice staff. The meals all look delicious, but I just tried one, so far (and am currently waiting on grilled banana and mango sorbet dessert). I tried out Mono for desserts and meals over the past two days and found it a lot more... studenty. The service was a little disappointing the last day, but the staff member the day before was very kind, so I guess it might have just been a not so great day yesterday. A lot of the things on the menu contain spices (not a fan) and some of the stuff you would be able to make better yourself. The 13th Note was more on the studenty-pub side and you can be guaranteed pasta/lasagne/pizza type (vegan) food there. Good in the fact that it's vegan, but it's average, pub food. Again, there is something special about getting an average type meal but vegan All of the above have free Wifi if you are dining/drinking with them. Oh, and all three have bars
Yay, Stereo! That makes me want to get a bus to Glasgow just to go there... Their soup and sandwich deal for £5.50 is really good, if they still do that. I had Spinach and Pea soup there which was delicious and a wheat ball wrap which was also delicious.
Yeah, Mono has a different feel to it, but I'd say I'd be more likely to sit there longer. The staff were very nice when I was there.
I think I missed The 13th Note, will have to try it next time
If you're still in Glasgow you chould check out Tchai Ovna if you haven't been there before, they have some vegan food, but if you're not that into tea then maybe not! It's really near the Botanical Gardens though, and they're lovely!0 -
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La Salsa, Galway -
(Mary Street, turn right at AIB/Lynch's castle when coming from Eyre square).
This isn't a vegetarian restaurant as such, however I don't think there is one in Galway city, and the Mexican theme in this place gives a good scope for veggie options.
Service is either eat-in or takeaway, there are about 5 or 6 tables in a brightly decorated, but slighty sticky feeling, upstairs room.
It seems like this place may be popular with the local student population..
(there's an impressive attention to detail with the 'cheese included' under the veg. burrito heading., they even have a vegan burrito.)
The veg. burrito was big, tasty, and very filling, even if served a tad cooler than I would have liked. Still, it was a welcome break from the more traditional Galway food establishments, i.e. Supermacs.
The chips were chunky and quite tasty also
+1 on La Salsa. The vegan burrito was really nice, but would have fed two people. The chips were nice and chunky, but buried under a ton of salt. Nice, just ask for no salt.0 -
I was asked if I could write a bit about vegetarism in Norway and sure that is not a problem, vegetarism is not very big i Norway but still bigger than some countries in Europe. I will say there is about 150-200000 vegetarians and vegans in Norway, and there is about 5 milions people all together so we have some veggies but not far as many as sweden. In Oslo there is about 4-5 vegetarian resturants that only serve vegetarian food, the first veggie restaurant was started back in 1938 and was sold this summer to a new owner and they have changed the setting a bit but its still a veggie place and they also have vegan food. This one is called Vega and you can find pics and info here http://vegafairfood.no/. I think all the webpages I will put down here is in Norwegian but they have some nice pictures if you are interested. Another veggie place is the Krishnas Kitchen http://www.krishnas-cuisine.no/hXGYCTwZrUW-.4.idium I dont know to much about them, but they have food for vegans also and are considered one of the cheapest places to eat in Oslo. A new place in Oslo is called Persilleriet, this is a place that first started out in Trondheim that is opening a new restaurant in Norway very soon, this I dont know to much about either but I know from friends in Trondheim that they have nice food there http://www.persilleriet.no/?id=ide. The most famous restaurant or cafe is located in the Blitz house, this is maybe because Blitz is considered a gang of violent rebels that only want to make trouble for the norwegian police, but I think there are alot of nice people in their group and they also have great connections with an animal rights group I was in, their page you can have in english also http://www.blitz.no/. I have never eaten there but if you can collect a mercedes star from a car and deliver it in the cafe you will get a free meal so that is pretty nice
Other places worth mentioning is Helios, they serve some meat in their cafe but 50% of their menu is veggie and they also have a shop where they sell vegetarian food http://www.helios.no/?CatId=1447. Also a kebab place called Carmel that is close to the central station is worth mentioning because they have the BEST falafel in the whole world, Im pretty sure
Dont have website for them but just ask around the central station and you will get directions. There is also a kiosk just outside of the central station that sell tofu burgers and hot dogs, this is where all the drug dealers are hanging so it is a very weird place to sell veggie food. Other than this there are many veggie shops and the animal rights groups often have free vegan food on the street. But of course Norway is very expencive so all the veggie shops are not cheap :mad:
More and more regular shops and shopping centers are selling veggie food also because they can see that there is a market for it, but the longer out of the cities you get less veggie food you will find. Anything else you like to know about vegetarism in Norway feel free to ask.0 -
I really should apologise for this, I was actually in Switzerland about 6 weeks ago, I pretty much forgot to talk about these restaurants till now..
First is the Haus Hiltl, a one hundred year old vegetarian restaurant in the middle of Zurich.
The food here was awesome. There is two options for eating, a proper restaurant setup with waiters, or the cafe setup, where everthing is laid out buffet style. I only ate from the buffet section, were you take the food yourself and pay by the weight at the tills.
Every dish is clearly labeled as to wether its vegan, vegetarian, suitable for lactose intollerent diest, coeliacs etc. They have a great selection too, from breakfast cerials to curries, from falafels to salads and soups, with my favourite being the samosas and tomato filled pastries (on the left:
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The other restaurant is called Tibits, and we need to get one of these here in Ireland.
Its a similar set up to Haus Hiltl, a buffet where you pay for the ffod by the weight (no restaurant with waited tables though), with everything fully labeled as veggie, vegan, etc. and an equally wide selection of food. Whats great about Tibits is not only is it open in Zurich, Bern (beside the trainstation) and the uk, but it is always looking for new locations. If we can find a place suitable for them, we can get a Tibits opened in Ireland!0 -
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Greent Gourmet - Newtown, Sydney (Aus). (Having trouble with the pictures I took at the moment)
An awesome vegan restaurant. They have a huge selection, including plenty of mock meat meals. You can order off the menu or go with the buffet, which is much better value. For lunch on Saturday and Sunday they do yum cha. It's not the most health oriented restaurant around, and you will find a decent amount of deep fried and greasy foods, but if you want to indulge your taste buds then green gourmet is the place to go. Vegan's Choice is located next door, where you can buy a lot of the food that is available at Green Gourmet - spring rolls, curry puffs etc. They also sell great tofu ice cream and vegan chocolate.. and vegan nougat.. and I want ot go there now!
The Naked Espresso Cafe and Burgerlicious are on the same street and also have a good vego selection. There are a few other Thai vegetarian restaurants on that street that I never tried, but it was great to be in a place with so many vegan options. Newtown has a great vibe, but be prepared to be asked for change or to sign up to something or donate to something regularly when walking down the street. I love Newtown.
In the city of Sydney there is a Govinda's restaurant/movie theatre, which I found to be good but not spectacular. There are also two Peace Harmony restaurants, and my mouth is watering thinking about them Both restaurants (one small and one big) have a good food selection at reasonable prices, the 'chicken' skewers with satay sauce are perfect. There are also pro-vegan quotes hanging on the walls in both restaurants. A good place to hang out with friends and enjoy a good meal.
In Ireland I have only eaten in Cafe Fresh in the Powescourt Centre, which is a great little spot, and Govindas off Henry street. I prefer the food in the Irish Govindas over the Govindas in Sydney. There are a few other places I hope to check out as soon as I have the money
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