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Vegan Plate
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Vegan Plate
8.6
Vegan Plate is a full-service Thai restaurant in the DePaul stretch of Lincoln Park serving a broad, fully plant-based menu of curries, noodles, and stir-fries. Diners rely on it for comforting standards like green curry, drunken noodles, and banana spring rolls when they want sit-down vegan Thai rather than grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Curry, Drunken Noodle, Banana Spring Rolls
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A fully vegan Thai menu with expansive curries, noodles, and shareable appetizers.
Who should go: Plant-based diners craving sit-down Thai comfort favorites.
When to visit: Weeknight dinners or early weekend evenings before peak rush.
What to order: Green Curry, Drunken Noodles, Banana Spring Rolls.
Insider tip: Ask about spice levels and lunch specials; portions are generous enough to share or take home.
Vegan Plate
8.3
Vegan Plate is a long-running all-vegan Thai restaurant near DePaul where a sprawling menu of curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes makes it a default neighborhood choice for plant-based comfort. Since opening in 2012 (originally as Urban Vegan), itβs earned a loyal following for consistent takeout and casual, sit-down dinners built around tofu, seitan, and vegetable-forward plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Curry with Tofu, Drunken Noodles, Pumpkin Eggplant Tofu
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: A fully vegan Thai menu with deep neighborhood roots and an unusually large selection.
Who should go: Plant-based diners craving reliable Thai comfort favorites.
When to visit: Weeknight dinners or early weekend evenings to avoid waits.
What to order: Green curry with tofu, drunken noodles, pumpkin eggplant tofu.
Insider tip: Use weekday lunch and early-dinner lulls to explore the broader menu beyond your usual curry or noodle order.