"Legions of longstanding loyalists would easily crown Veggie Castle king of vegan cooking in New York. Since 1998, Viburt ‘Cookie’ Bernard, current owner of both his mom’s eponymous Sybil’s bakery and Veggie Castle, has been doling out Caribbean vegan fare favored by local Rastafarians at the latter. The soy-based garlicky ginger “chicken” is a hit here. Other menu highlights include jerk “chick’n,” vegan “fysh,” lentil patties, stewed black eyed peas, collard greens, and a creamy rasta pasta. A medium-sized meal with two sides and two proteins will run you $11.43. Dishes can be paired with beverages at the juice bar, which proposes antidotes to life’s ailments like the Hangover (watermelon, ginger, orange, and cucumber). A second Flatbush location that closed last year is set to open soon." - Caroline Shin
