Comments on: Off the Beaten Path: Oriental Veggie House

By: bruleeblog

bruleeblog — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:37:10 +0000

Wow they really ladled on the sauce for those last two dishes! I stopped going there because their food always seemed quite greasy to me, and generally prefer Padmanadi too.

By: chris

chris — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:15:17 +0000

My brother introduced me to OVH years ago and in all of my visits (10 or so), I’ve never seen more than 2 other tables full. Does seem a little strange as the restaurant is still ticking along. I have noticed some services being offered via a computer that’s usually set up near the entrance, so maybe the space provides for duel income.

Two of my favorite dishes are the lamb hot pot and 4 types of vegetables in turmeric.

By: Adam Snider

Adam Snider — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:25:38 +0000

I must say, those pictures don’t look too appetizing (with the exception of the soup). I’ve heard from several vegetarian friends that Oriental Veggie House is generally not as good as Padmanadi. And, seeing as it’s also much more expensive, it’s doubtful that I’ll find myself there in the near future.

I’m sure I’ll head down eventually, just to experience it for myself. But, from the sound of things, I think I’ll stick to Padmanadi.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:33:13 +0000

No matter when I dine at Oriental Veggie House, the place is never full. I have often been the only one there. It’s a great place that I aim to support as much as possible. It has also been in Chinatown longer than Padmanadi (another great restaurant). Vegetarians would be interested to know that both restaurants are vegan. For non-vegan vegetarian meals, I often recommend Cafe Mosaic on Whyte Avenue.