Growing up in the Midwest, you might be surprised to know
that 90% of my friends are vegetarian; my sister is vegetarian and several of
my close friends have been vegetarian for many years. When I made the move from
Cleveland to New York, I found that there were many restaurants that didn’t
have any meat or animal products on the menu. Although I haven’t been to that
many (or honestly make the conscious decision to go to) vegan/vegetarian
restaurants, Sacred Chow is definitely a good place to go, whether its your
first, or fortieth, time dining at a vegetarian/vegan restaurant.
[the pictures in this post are not the most clear. many apologies!]
Sacred Chow is definitely not the largest restaurant, but in
no way does that small space have anything to do with the amazing taste,
generous portion size, or cozy atmosphere.
To start, my friend and I ordered tea (ginger for her, mint
for me)
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| Power Bowl with Root Vegetable Latkes |
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| Power Bowl with Mama's No/Soy Meatballs |
For our entrees, she ordered the Power Bowl with Root
Vegetable Latkes and I ordered the Power Bowl with Mama’s No/Soy Meatballs.
This was 10000% a filling meal – I did not even finish the
dish. The Power Bowl comes with brown rice, broccoli, and/or collard greens. The
meatballs held together nicely and the sauce was smooth, but had some chunks of
tomatoes mixed in (I liked the contrast, honestly).
I tried a bit of the Root Vegetable Latkes, too. I would
definitely recommend using the sauce it comes with, just to mix up the textures
and break up the flaky texture of the latkes.
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| Chocolate Brownie |
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| Vegan Brownie |
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| Toasted Coconut Macaroon Cake |
Dessert – AMAZING. Vegan dessert can be hit or miss, but
this was definitely perfect. I ordered the Chocolate Brownie and my friend
ordered the Toasted Coconut Macaroon Cake. The brownie tasted like a non-vegan brownie.
Perfect texture and taste.
So, what's the story? I would recommend Sacred Chow to
everyone, herbivores and carnivores alike. The main reason I went was because
my friend is vegan, but even so, it was really good! I currently have a running
list on my phone of restaurants I have been to, and would return to, and Sacred
Chow has definitely made the list! If my sister ever comes to visit, you can
bet I’m taking her here!
Restaurant – Sacred Chow
Price Point – entrées are around $13 (we used a Groupon!)
Location - 227 Sullivan St, New
York 10012 (Btwn Bleecker & 3rd St)
Atmosphere - Casual. Indoor seating
Food - Above average. Manageable portions,
definitely on the larger side. Not sure I would reorder the entrée, but the
brownie is keeper!
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