Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine

"An oasis for vegans on the South Side, Majani is the brain child of chefs Tsadakeeyah and Nasya Emmanuel. The couple cook plant-based Southern cuisine and many of their creations are gluten-friendly, including barbecue cauliflower, black-eyed pea fritters, fried grits, and jerk tofu tacos. Online ordering is available here." - Samantha Nelson

"A beautiful and warm space in Chicago’s South Shore, you can enjoy perfectly spiced and freshly prepared tacos, burgers and wraps, salads, bowls, desserts, and more. I have made my own happy meal of the BBQ Cauliflower appetizer, coated with a crispy batter that is somehow gluten-free, and served with their divine barbecue sauce." - Marla Rose, Eater Staff

"Majani serves very good vegan soul food on the South Shore. This means entrees like BBQ cauliflower and jerk tofu, along with sides of cornbread, greens, and black-eyed peas. The space is small and upbeat, full of reclaimed wood and tall windows that let a bunch of light in. This is a great spot on the Southside for lunch or dinner, even if you weren’t already in the neighborhood. Make sure to get a piece of carrot cake." - adrian kane, john ringor

"Two South Shore residents are providing a vegetarian oasis for South Siders. Owners Tsadakeeyah and Nasya Emmanuel are cooking a wide range of African and South American recipes that have been honed from the couple’s catering business. The BBQ cauliflower — lightly battered and fried with a bold sauce — is a crowd-pleaser." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"Non-meat eaters need not worry as this South Side eatery will cook them up a vegan feast. The details weren’t available as of November 7; a rep says details will be release via social media this week. For context, last year’s holiday meal came with tofu turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy, mac and cheese, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and cranberry sauce. Email catering@majani.biz or call (773) 359-2791 to order when details are finally revealed." - Naomi Waxman, Samantha Nelson