Vegan, anyone? (Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville: house, live, restaurants)

[roscomac]

We are moving to North Raleigh in two weeks!

We visited this past weekend and found lots of vegetarian food. I was wondering if any vegans or vegetarians out there might know of any restaurants, etc. that we should be sure not to miss.

This forum is such a great place for people trying to decide whether or not to move, where to move, and how to find the things we're looking for!

[elnene2k]

There's one in Downtown Raleigh that my fiance told me about called Sally & Ritz I think? You might want to Google it...It's on Glenwood Ave.

[roscomac]

I found it:

Zely & Ritz Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar

Thanks so much!

[lamishra]

If you like Indian food, there are several vegetarian Indian restaurants in the area. Even some of the ones who do serve meat have large vegetarian enttree offerings and are careful not to mix meat and vegetarian foods. Many of them are in Cary: Cool Breeze, Suchi, Udipi cafe.

[roscomac]

Thanks for those! Is there one that you think is best?

(And I certainly don't mind if the restaurant isn't entirely vegetarian.)

[lamishra]

We like all of themm but they are all different. Don't expect much of atmosphere and decor. They're all in lower end strip malls. Suchi is not entirely vegetarian, but they have a very large selection of vegetarian entrees. It's primarily Sounth Indian, so they don't have the "typical" Indian fare like butter chicken and kebabs. It's more like stewed lentils (dal) and vegetable curries). It is VERY good food though and they have a nice buffet which offers plenty of vegetarian stuff.

Udipi Cafe IS vegetarian and is very good, but the food is different. Cool Breeze is also vegetarian, but it's called "chaat", which is basically cold food. I can't really think of an American equivalent. My DH (from India) calls "chaat" snacks, but I think that's only because the food is actually not hot, heavy curry style food. It's cold food, and not heavy, but IMO, the portions are large enough to be entrees. ANother one around the corner is Biryani House. We order take from there frequently.
Just know that in general, customer service, atmosphere and decor is not the "forte" of most Indian eateries. You'll read mixed reviews on all of these places, but they run the places as if they would run them in India and like I said, CS is not the goal. You can take that for whatever it's worth, but they won't blink an eye or comp your meal if you complain about inattentive service or slow delivery.
Just letting you know ahead of time. We've never had a problem, but it seems some people have.

[mamaof2]

The Third Place : a coffee house : 1811 Glenwood Avenue (Five Points) : Raleigh, North Carolina

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by roscomac

Thanks for those! Is there one that you think is best?

(And I certainly don't mind if the restaurant isn't entirely vegetarian.)

My favorite is Saffron in Morrisville. It is on Davis Drive near McCrimmon Parkway. There is also an Indian restaurant on Morrisville Carpenter Rd in Morrisville, west of NC 54 but east of Davis, and I believe that that one is all vegetarian. I saw a new Indian restaurant opening up on NC 54 in Morrisville, right next to Neomonde Bakery, but I haven't tried that one yet, so I can't comment on their vegetarian offerings.

[roscomac]

Thanks so much!

[roscomac]

I'm posting this for anyone who may have come across this during a search.

Here are a few good and easy options for vegans in North Raleigh:


Bahama Breeze
Taste of Thai
Azitra
Moe's Southwest Grill
Bear Rock Cafe
Greek Fiesta
Twisted Fork (required special requests)
P.F. Chang's
ZPizza
Salsarita's
Macaroni Grill (make-your-own pasta)
Earth Fare cafe (near airport - great!)

If you are vegan, you will do VERY well here.