Strictly Vegetarian Restaurant
“It took awhile but I finally made it back with my vegan-loving husband and my turn-your-nose-up-at-vegetarian-cusine BIL.”
“Or whatever veggies the chef feels like making that day, but the curry soy chunks and the greens are normally staples.”
“The oatmeal cookies were a bit rubbery, but otherwise the meal was pretty flawless.”
Strictly Vegetarian Restaurant
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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The food here isn't photo-friendly but what it lacks in sexy looks, it makes up for in pure deliciousness. The first time I walked in, I knew it would be vegetarian but wasn't really sure what to expect since it's Caribbean vegetarian. But tried it anyway and it was delicious!
It took awhile but I finally made it back with my vegan-loving husband and my turn-your-nose-up-at-vegetarian-cusine BIL. Both loved it. We were served up some rice with black eyed peas, curry tofu, mashed pumpkin, kale, bean curd thing and possibly something else.
Kale doesn't do much for me but this was delicious. They had blanched it to take out the bitterness. And it was slightly spicy. I expected to hate the pumpkin and give all of it to the hubs. I'm not a fan of pumpkin. Well, let's just say he didn't get a single bite of mine.
Everyday they have a different menu. The guy behind the counter asks you what size you want. Once you tell him, he serves a heaping spoon of everything into your carton. Let me just say that even a small is enough for leftovers. A medium or large will guarantee two-three meals. And for the price? Small – $7, medium – $9, large – $10 or $11, it was so well worth it.
Atmosphere? Hole in the wall but who cares? Everyone was really nice and the food was amazing AND well priced. If they plopped this place down in Williamsburg, I bet it wouldn't be as good and it would be double to triple the price.
Oh my goodness, I wish I lived closer to this place because this place was flipping amazing! For about $10 or less, you can choose from an assortment of vegetarian offerings. You will get a ton of food and you will get full for that price point I had just mentioned. When I had gone here a few months ago, I got their $8 platter, and that came with an assortment of stewed greens, lentils, and this amazing sweet and savory seitan. My mouth is watering just thinking about that meal.
If you happen to be in Flatbush and you happen to be hankering for a vegetarian feast, I'd suggest you stop by here. I suppose one can't feel too guilty gorging on the food here as nothing is deep fried, but you will definitely feel like you're going to explode, which is how I felt after my meal. It was all worth it, though.
This meat enthusiast found Strictly Vegetarian a smashing success. There are combo plates, priced at $8, $10 or $14. You don't choose what you're getting; they give you several dishes that alternate to some degree. The curry chunks (soy? no idea) were the meatiest and the spiciest of the selections. The dish included excellent lentils, as well as cabbage and kale.
It may be healthier than ribeye steaks but this isn't a place for South Beach dieters. The combo includes lo mein as well as rice. Believe the hype about the sizes. The $10 plate was a big meal for me and might not be finished by a normal person.
I was initially in search for an eatery that made custom salads, but opted to go the vegetarian route. When I used to work in the area, I often passed by but never dared to walk in. Since then, my diet has changed. They claim to be the best vegetarian food in Brooklyn, which I cannot disprove or endorse. It would be premature of me since I don't dine at vegetarian eateries often. Since it was near closing time, they were running out of food. I ordered a small plate for $8 since I was unsure if the food would be a hit or miss. I passed on the rice and peas as well as the mixed vegetables with zucchini. Instead, I opted for the curry chunks, bbq tofu, and collard greens. For your information, I am not a fan of tofu but theirs passed the test. The meal was good, had Caribbean flair, and was hearty. Quite a few patrons walked in after me to fill their bellies too. I couldn't even finish my food, because I was so full. Thankfully, I did not indulge in their desserts, soy patties, or drinks. I clearly had no more room. Thumbs up! Maybe vegetarianism is not so bad after all.
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– Can't make a decision? Get the variety sample platter
– I forgot everything I had, but I remember liking the black beans (I remember not being a fan of rice, pumpkin, lo mein)
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– Food is good. You get a lot for $7
– They give you food in a small container, and can turn into mush if eaten together
– I enjoyed the juice selection
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– Vegetarian doesn't always equal healthy,,,food was kind of greasy
The reviews for Strictly Vegetarian are spot on. Not much to look at (but clean and well lit – very important), but the food is great. The gentleman behind the counter showed me each item available and offered all options. I got a medium because I am a glutton and it was enough food for almost 3 meals. I really enjoyed the braised tofu skins, the seitan curry, and the greens. Everything was spicy – so have your water ready. Will definitely be back!
This was an amazing Yelp find. We needed a vegetarian restaurant or a restaurant with good vegetarian offerings because one of guys on our crew was vegetarian. The stellar reviews on Yelp persuaded us to take a chance on getting lunch for everyone here.
There's an inverse correlation between the attractiveness of the food and its tastiness. Meaning as unattractive and unappealing the food may look, the meal was very very very tasty. Even my meat-loving carnivore husband liked the food and was totally satisfied and didn't miss having meat.
Everything was delicious, but I loved the braised tofu skins and the mashed pumpkin. The kale was also really good. It's definitely home-cooked comfort food, vegan Carribean style.
You don't get to choose what you want. You order the size (small – $8, medium – $10, and large – $14) and he fills up the container with a little bit of everything. The portions are HUGE. A medium is incredibly large and too much food for me (but each man on the crew polished off a medium no problem). A large is an insane amount of food.
Great value. Delicious food. Strictly vegetarian actually got me to crave vegetarian food.
I've been meaning to try the food here for a while and when I found myself close by just before closing a decided to stop in. The staff is really friendly, I got nervous when I first rolled up to the door because I saw them cleaning up and putting away the chairs but a friendly staff member opened up and said they had one more serving of food available if I was interested. I was hesitant because who really wants the last bit of food but I was starving so it was whatever. I went in and could see straight into the kitchen where the chef was taking out my food. I got an array of stuff, rice, tofu, curried tofu, collard greens and macaroni. The serving was huge. The food was delicious and very filling. I need to go back to see what else they serve in there.