AJ L.
Yelp
A literal hole in the wall at the end of Bainbridge's main tourist street, Winslow Way, this place may be the least well-known highlight of the island's culinary offerings. I was first introduced to them by a vegetarian friend who swore by their kebab and orange noodles combo - at $9 it's probably one of the cheapest plates of food on the island, and while it's a little greasy, I was pretty impressed, especially with their kebab.
Their imitation meats are pretty solid. They may not fool anyone into thinking they're the real thing, but they have a satisfying texture, solid savory flavor and are cooked nicely. The kebab has a nice little bit of char on it. Tried the duck on a whim after seeing someone else comment on it in a review and it was as crispy as some real Peking duck I've had, and honestly more satisfying.
Their spring roll tastes super fresh, very filling, with a simple sesame/soy sauce that goes great with it, maybe the best spring roll I've ever had. Their "golden rolls" not quite as memorable, kind of an interesting starchy filling (yam?? plantain??) together with carrot and what seems to be their house seasoning. Still, it's nice to have as a crispy side to contrast their noodle plates.
Altogether I just think this place is really cool. It can be a little tricky to order but I've never been disappointed, the people behind the business seem to be pretty nice. It just feels like they really care about making good vegetarian food and I have a lot of respect for that - I haven't been to another place that feels quite like it, not that I've been looking. If you're vegan (or otherwise) looking for lunch at a reasonable price in the area I'd highly recommend giving it a try. You may not be impressed, depending on your standards for this kind of food, but at $10 a plate, I'm willing to bet you won't regret it.