PLANTA Queen

This was the first vegan restaurant I’ve been to and was not disappointed at all. The restaurant was beautiful and I loved the ambiance. The food was (to my surprise) really good! I could’ve been fed this blind folded and not have had a clue that it was not meat. The drinks were tasty and unique. Overall a great experience!

We came on Maki Mondays and the $29 deal for unlimited sushi was so worth it. It was of course a little busy because of the deal but it was so nice to be able to try all their offerings. My favorite was definitely the firecracker roll and the spicy tuna roll. Least favorite might have been the baked crab roll. Brought my boyfriend who is not much of a vegan food lover but we still had a great time and thought the food and vibes were wonderful. Also got the peach oolong ice tea and it was absolutely delicious.

I recently visited Planta Queen and had a mixed experience. The food was undeniably delicious, with some standout dishes. The Fried Chicken was flavorful but a bit too peppery for my taste. The Bang Bang Broccoli was a hit, and the sushi rolls were tasty. My favorite dish was the Ahi Watermelon—it was incredible! The Japanese potatoes were also very fulfilling. However, I found the drinks overpriced. Paying $14 for a small nonalcoholic beverage felt excessive. The atmosphere was a bit off. While the restaurant was clean and the decor was beautiful, the energy from the staff was lackluster. I understand it was around 9 PM, and they close at 11 PM, but the team lacked enthusiasm—no smiles or excitement. The music playlist was great, though! Our waiter was polite, friendly, and customer-oriented but didn’t inform us about the happy hour menu options, which could have enhanced our experience and his tip. He kept the conversation about menu options short and sweet, which felt a little rushed. If you plan to visit, I’d recommend going earlier before the staff starts acting like they don’t like their job. Overall, I would recommend Planta Queen for the food and ambiance, but there’s room for improvement in the staff’s energy and pricing of drinks.

Stylish place, good level of music and ambience, but spacious enough to be quiet for a conversation. We ordered a few smaller dishes to share and each one was fantastic. Service was very very fast, with the food coming out before the cocktails. They were very polite and attentive to allergies. Expect to spend $60-120 per head + tip.

Really nice restaurant that’s 100% vegetarian. Staff was delightful. Food came quick. Singapore noodles were great. This location serves Asian inspired dishes. I’ve heard other locations offer different cuisines like Mexican, etc.

The food presentation and taste what great except the spinach dumplins texture taste and sauce didn't work well together. Additionally, the sushi order was good once we asked for ginger and Wasabi, which should have come automatically with the order; we were unclear if this was an error or if this was something we needed to ask for. This ginger and Wasabi should be added on the plate or at the table given that the dish falls under sush to avoid this in the future or ask customers ahead of time. Overall, the service was great until our server left without communicating the change, and the new server gave us a bill that was not ours. After communicating what was ordered, she questioned us about the incorrect invoice again. I will be back; I enjoyed the scallion pancakes, broccoli dish, and poke bowl the most; the drinks were interesting, the herbal notes came through in the taste, and the mango flavor was rich, which is rare. I need to try the desserts and other dishes on the menu!

Divine atmosphere and exceptional food. Staff were prompt, courteous, and just really pleasant. Got a staff-recommended cocktail, which was excellent, and a phenomenal poke bowl. The bowl appeared small at first glance, but I was very full only half-way through. Will definitely return soon!

I went to this location on a Saturday or lunch and on a Monday for their Maki Monday. I loved my experiences. On Saturday, we tried quite a few dishes, the 1000 layer crispy potatoes, Thai lettuce wraps, the Udon Noodles, the Kimchi Egg fried rice, and the crispy Gyoza. My favorites we the Udon noodles and the crispy gyoza. I'd come back just for these two dishes. The flavors were so layered and simply delicious. I also like the 1000 layer potatoes. They were crispy and yummy. For Maki Monday, I LOVED the spicy tuna rolls! I highly recommend! It's a simple roll, but quite yummy and left me want more. I ordered quite a few of these. I also tried the crispy rice roll, the dragon roll, and the firecracker rolls. I next enjoyed the dragon roll and firecracker rolls. I least enjoyed the crispy roll because it came across oily and in this instance, I didn't enjoy the thickness of the crispy exterior. Planta Queen is the best Planta in the DMV.

This restaurant was such an incredible experience, definitely one of my favorites in DC. It's so beautiful in there. We went when it was near closing, so it was mostly empty, but the staff was still so kind. We went for a friend's birthday and the service was amazing, they were extremely accommodating to her allergies and made her feel so special. The food was absolutely delicious. It tastes so authentic, you can't tell that it's all vegan! I loved the creativity of some of the dishes, like the "tuna" actually being made of watermelon--but genuinely, I wouldn't have known if I didn't read the menu. My favorite dish was the Bang Bang Broccoli. It was so flavorful and crunchy. And to top it all off, the matcha cheesecake we had for dessert was amazing. Such a great place for anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions, looking for some good Asian food, or just wanting to try something new! Could not recommend enough.

So wanted to love it, yet ended up with a "meh" experience. My boyfriend raved about the Miami locations and had spent months finding reasons to take me to a DC location. Finally a pre-Kennedy Center performance provided the perfect excuse for a dinner at Planta Queen. What we found instead of the rave-worthy experiences he had at other locations in this chain was "ok" food that really wanted to work but was not well executed, and service that matched. The infamous sushi was the best of our dishes in terms of new and different flavor profile, but failed on the execution side - the rice base was not sufficiently pressed to hold together which meant you could barely pick it up, couldn't flip it to dip in soy sauce right side up, and half the rice ended up floating in the soy sauce dish. Spinach and mushroom dumplings were... fine... but I can put the same dish together using Trader Joe's frozen dumplings and some chili sauce. Truffle fried rice was... good. But beyond the truffle addition, a normal mound of fried rice. Service was mixed... two separate servers showed up to take our order (I appreciate the attentiveness) but later we had to wait minutes to flag someone down for drink refills. On the upside, cocktails were good and I liked the decor, if a little over the top for the neighborhood. Will we be back? Maybe, if just to see if Planta Queen was having a severe off night, or if this is the norm for this outpost. Here's hoping for the former, as I so wanted to like it more than I did!

A delightful experience. We just wish there were more options on the menu on the day that we went. They apologized as there was something wrong on the kitchen that prevented them from making certain dishes. So we got a salad which to my surprise, is one of the best salads I have ever had. We also ordered the spring rolls, which in flavor were delicious but lacking in rolling skills. The rolls were flimsy but the flavor made up for it. I think it was the sauce that came with it. For the little things that we did sample, I was impressed and would definitely go back. It's a trendy vibe on the inside. Not what I was expecting with a vegan establishment. Just imagine super tall and skinny models who are vegans who would frequent a place like this if it was in New York.

We came here for a friend's engagement dinner and had a wonderful time! We split a bunch of the plates across five of us and it was a great spread. We ordered the baked crab roll, torched and pressed, 1000 layer crispy potatoes, bang bang broccoli, truffle fried rice, and general d's cauliflower. The bang bang broccoli, truffle rice, and general D's were our absolute favorites, but we thought all of the food was good! The server was super helpful in recommendations and efficiency! The restaurant was busy, but not too loud for all of us to hear one another, and the couple celebrating was brought a flaming candle with dessert! We will almost certainly be back!

We wanted to like this place but service was so off it ruined our dinner. Things like waiters not coming for 15 minutes, food coming before even water was brought to the table, food mods not accomplished after multiple reminders. I saw other tables looking around with similar disdain. Food was decent. Not mind blowing compared to other vegan restaurants or food I have been to, but not an expert. We had the bang bang brocolli, ahi tuna, Dan Dan noodles and slider. They were all decent. The vibe inside is great - awesome interior design in the restaurant.

All hail the Queen!!! PLANTA Queen that is! First-Nadia, Nadia, Nadia! You are by far such a hospitable host and your services were excellent from start to finished. Your recommendations were the best and I loved how invested you were in hearing our dietary needs and providing solid advice for menu selections. You were fantastic! Shoutout to all of the staff as well because they each did a great job at pitching in. Beverages: I started my morning with the Chaga Chai- a rich blend of organic chaga, turmeric, cinnamon, espresso. This drink can be compared to a warm hug, the one that lets you know that you're loved! Nadia mentioned that there were 9 spices in the drink and I tasted several of them with each sip. Note that these spices blended together perfectly to deliver sheer perfection! My second drink and that of my friend was the Fizz the Season- a Fall inspired mojito. Perfect balance of rum, apple cider, and a few other blended flavors. So enjoyable! Appetizers: For starters, my friend and I ordered the Bang Bang Broccoli...Well, this dish knocked me clean off my feet. SOOOOO SATISFYING! The broccoli was perfectly fried and not oily, a major win! And there was just the right amount of crunch and a richly flavored sauce...oooooo the sauce was divine! Main dish: I ordered the General D's Cauliflower and my friend ordered the French toast. Let me say this, while both dishes were scrumptious. The French toast was the BEST French toast I've had in a long time. The magic was in the berry compote, the cornflakes, rich coconut flavor, and overall creaminess. It's the kind of brunch dish that will cause you to pause a conversation in order to focus on each bite lol our entire experience here was just that. The General D's Cauliflower was perfectly prepared. The sauce carried just the right amount of flavor for the meal and I enjoyed how they added pineapple, green peppers, onions, and peas to complete the flavor train. However, this dish is definitely a lunch or dinner meal and while it was quite early in the day, I should have ordered that French toast lol Dessert: Nadia convinced us to try the matcha cheesecake and honey, I'm so glad that we did! I almost forgot that I was eating a vegan cheesecake because the level of creaminess, the burst of flavors, and the nutty crust left a party in my palate. Hear me well, I thoroughly enjoyed my entire dining experience. Everything ordered lived up to their high expectations and as a meat eater, I didn't miss one minute of meat at all. Good for groups: yes! Bring the team but note that it's also very romantic for a date. Good for drinks: oh yes! Their cocktails are amazing! Ambiance: honey! The decor is to die for! And they played a beautiful selection of music. Good for kids: it's more adult centered. Would I recommend: ABSOLUTELY! In fact, you should be booking a reservation after reading this review. Whew! My Saturday has been made!

I'm honestly shocked by how disappointed I was with the food here, especially given how highly recommended this place is. I didn't enjoy a single dish, and when I tried my friend's food, it was the same story. As someone who was vegan for three years, I was especially let down by the lack of flavor in every dish. The restaurant itself is stunning, the bar is impressive, and the service was top-notch, but the food? Not at all what I expected. I've told my friends to approach with caution. I might give it another shot by trying the sushi, though I'm pretty skeptical after this experience.

Easy reservation online, Very cool & comfortable cafe. Server & host staff were very friendly and helpful. The food (as it is with all Planta restaurants) was AMAZING & DELICIOUS. Would DEFINITELY eat here again!

Ambience is super trendy, picture-worthy...the drinks are really good...and the service is good, most things come out really quickly. Highly recommend the unagi eggplant nigiri and the mushroom hand roll. The Dan Dan noodles are a really good spicy dish with lots of sauce & a good balance of flavors. Not pictured: Thai lettuce wraps - not really a fan, felt like they lacked some flavor

Planta in DuPont was so unexpectedly good. I've had decent plant based food before but never like this. I would hands down consider becoming vegan or vegetarian if I could eat at Planta every day lol. Parking was a bit challenging in this area during the week so I would highly recommend taking the train if you can help it. The restaurant is on a busy intersection and is accompanied by other hot spots including Tatte and Yours Truly. The interior is beautiful and spacious and perfect for a date night. I was very intrigued by their spicy tuna hand roll that is made from watermelon. Yes, you heard that correctly ... watermelon! Once I tried the first round that I ordered I had to order about 2 more. The hand roll had the perfect amount of spice and flavor and my brain definitely thought that I was eating fish. We also tried the mushroom hand roll which I thought was just ok, nothing crazy. The firecracker wings I loved (crispy cauliflower). And we really enjoyed the truffle fried rice. For drinks we tried the 'Sake to me' but after seeing the size ultimately decided on just their wine options. Our server was friendly and very attentive the entire 3 hours that we were there lol. I loved the plates and silverware that they used here too, it was a nice touch. Definitely give Planta a try if you are in the area. They also have locations in MD, LA, NYC, ATL and other major cities and it's because it's so good.

Giving it four stars because this is my second time visiting and it was slightly better than the first. The place is cool and very made for an upscale date or hangout. It's a good vibe and the only thing that distracts from the environment is that the restrooms are down a long highway and it makes you think you are lost. We had Chandler helping us and while he was exceptional at the beginning, did get busy towards the end. We had run out of water and soy sauce twice and granted this was during the all you can eat sushi, it was a little disappointing to see so many tables with empty water glasses. We also ordered drinks and it seemed like they were either backlogged on making them or forgot. I saw someone get turned around with drinks that looked similar to ours. The sushi itself was excellent. The first time I found their food to be too salty and it did seem like they took feedback and changed their recipes. We tried all of the different maki rolls as part of their menu and everyone loved them all. Our favorite was the dragon roll and the least loved was the crab roll. Overall I would go back again and give them another shot.

Delicious food, great ambiance, service was ok. My husband and I tried the firecracker broccoli and spring rolls to start. They were very good! Definitely don't skip the firecracker broccoli! For our entrees we had the poke bowl and Dan Dan noodles. The poke bowl was good size portion and tasted delightful. My husband (who is not vegan) said he loved it. The Dan Dan noodles were so good! It was like a nutty kinda spicy ramen. Definitely recommend! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because of the service. We received water and then no one came to check on us or take our order for at least 25 minutes and I had to go get someone to come by. Other than that, it went well. The staff was very friendly and polite. They did give a military discount which is very nice. Great place to dine for plant based meals and upscale experience.

One of my favorite dishes of my childhood was the broccoli tempura at Soba-Ya in the East Village. I hadn't yet developed an appreciation for the flavor profile of buckwheat, so I primarily relied upon the universally-pleasing textures of deep fried crunchy broccoli to get me through dinner. The bang bang broccoli at PLANTA gave me a Proust madeleine moment and took me back to Soba-Ya. They had a generous coating of panko that made the dish as decadent as it's supposed to be, and here it was also paired with a tangy sweet-ish peanut sauce.

PLANTA was incredible! I never knew fully vegan dishes could be so interesting and delicious. I loved the sushi rolls but more importantly all the starter dishes. You can't go wrong with those! My meat eating and vegetarian mixed family loved our dinner here as well so it was a hit all around!

Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. I loved everything about this place. I'm not vegan but heard so many rave reviews so I thought why not. Idk which dish was my favorite, but the bang bang broccoli stole the show. The truffle fried rice was great and my dragon roll was delish. I will be back to try more items!

Good vegan food is so hard to come by but PLANTA does vegan food so well! Came in on a Sunday afternoon and everything from the exterior to the interior of the restaurant is beautifully done - even the plates. Thanks to the amazing staff who helped my friend and I narrow down our choices, we have ended up ordering the Truffle Fried Rice, 1,000 Layer Potatoes, Bang Bang Broccoli and a green juice. I would have skipped the green juice next time and we agreed the potatoes are worth a try but felt the flavors didn't flow together cohesively. However, the fried rice and broccoli were the stars!! Overall very impressed and I'm eager to come back and try more!

My new favorite mocktail spot! I came here with a friend for a place to chat and snack. We were met by a very nice hostess who sat us very quickly, but did have to wait a while for our server. I only had a mocktail and coffee, but my friend had a drink and some food. She said the food was wonderful and she was shocked it was all plant based. The winner for me was the variety of mocktails. It's so hard to find a place with well-done, innovative, and well-priced mocktails. PLANTA checked off all 3. There were some listed online that I was sad to see were not on the menu in-person but I can't complain when they have so many options either way. Looking forward to bringing more friends back and trying to the rest of the mocktails!

Enjoyed my meal at Planta! We were not to hungry so thought this was a great place to try some small plates and enjoy some "clean" eating! All small plates were amazing, second time I tried the bang bang broccoli, and of all of the dishes that's always my least favorite, since the broccoli tastes mushy and the batter always doesn't seem crispy! My favorite dishes for the evening was the Ceasar and the Pressed and Torched! The flavor of of the Pressed and Torched were amazing! As for the service, that night there was only one waitress in the entire restaurant. Even through she was the only one, she did a great job of checking in and making sure we had what we needed, so she was amazing!

This plant based restaurant caught my eye with a spicy tuna hand roll made from Watermelon and it did not disappoint. So so delicious. I would eat this again and again. We also tried their eggplant nigiri, crispy mushroom baos and udon noodles. Everything was cooked perfectly with amazing flavors. They also made a lychee martini during happy hour that I fell in love with

A large group of us came on a weekday at the start of happy hour (M-F 3-6pm). I will say that most of the group were not vegetarian/vegan; plant-based is usually a hit or miss for me. I got the lychee tini, firecraker wings, and ahi watermelon nigiri. My favorite thing was the firecracker wings: flavored well, and crispy, but a little too much batter. The lychee tini was good, but it's a very small glass, and tasted more like a mocktail. The ahi watermelon nigiri is a play on a tuna nigiri. It was a good attempt, but the texture of the watermelon cannot be changed. The sushi rice is also ok. It looks like a thin tuna nigiri, but it did not match flavor-wise. Drinks and food came all around the same time. At the start, we had a lovely female server who was very friendly, and funny. There was a change of servers while we were there, however we were not notified. Our new server Chris didn't introduce himself, and was not friendly, almost cold. We decided to leave early because of him, telling him that we were finishing up/done ordering: he then said that someone should have done their job and took away the menus then. Every other staff member was friendly, welcomed us in, and said goodbye when we left.

The superior PLANTA! Without question, the dishes at this location are tastier and more unique. I have been here numerous times and I always sit at the bar. Tia is a great server and knows all the dishes so well. Everyone is generally nice, accommodating, and pleasant. The restaurant is beautiful inside and great for dates, brunches, or solo meals. Their sangria is bomb! Love love the bang bang broccoli, it is crispy but light. The ginger is not overpowering and melds well with the sauce. This is a perfect starter. I have also had the oyster mushroom bao, which is not bad but relatively small. I've also had torched and press roll, which is absolutely divine! The potstickers are okay. The queen caesar is so good! The dressing is flavorful and they give you so much kale and mushroom bacon. One of the best kale salads I've had. The Singapore noodles might be my favorite dish! Perfect blend of curry spicies with a slight pepper kick. A large entree--you will not be hungry after. Truffle fried rice is also very good however I think it needs a little more heat and acidity. Since it's a big dish I could only eat half. When I brought it home I added red pepper and a little more lemon. I do prefer my food to be a little spicy but I think this rice especially needs some acidic balance. Otherwise it's so yummy. The truffle is plentiful and gives depth of flavor.

Great vegan food! I'd definitely turn vegan if someone cooks like this for me everyday. The vibe can be better. It's a bit overblown on social media. After all, it's a casual restaurant. It's quite bright during dinner. They also can play better music. Food came way too fast. It's almost like fast food. No pacing between appetizers and mains. We had no room on our table because 3 plates can come at one time. We ordered 11 different dishes 7 different cocktails/beer/wine for people of four. Cocktails are light in alcohol and all were fruit forward. Hygiene can be improved. Husband and male friend discovered a strain of long black hair in two different dishes, but they did not want to make a scene out of it even said "it's vegan". But will share it here for the business owner to know. I will come back for the food when I feel I want to eat more veggies. Interested to try the other location in DC as well, hopefully I will have a better experience.

Definitely believe all the reviews here that the service does in fact suck! It took the waiter almost half an hour to come take our order and then he said he'd be right back to clean up a table and then came back in another 20 minutes so it took us about 45 minutes just to put our order in. We asked for soy sauce and water and never got that so we had to bother another waitress to get that for us. I'd say the best thing is the dragon roll with the crisp charred broccoli inside! The spicy tuna roll tasted too sweet and the crab roll just tasted like bland mushy rice. I'm glad I came on a Monday where the rolls are discounted because paying full price for this would be absurd. The interior is decorated nicely but other than that the food and service itself is not worth coming here.

I've only ordered to go from Planta Queen, so I can't speak for the vibes of the restaurant, but the food really hit the spot! Like at other Planta restaurants, they do a great job of making interesting and creative dishes that don't scream vegan-substitute. The only thing that reminded me was the lack of protein options I found on the menu. Highly recommend both the bang bang broccoli and the mushroom udon noodles!

Service was really slow for a Wednesday night. It wasn't just us, the table next to us also commented on it however they complained and got free appetizers. we were trying to be nice and didn't complain. Waitress was nice though when we were able to get a hold of her. food was OK. Ordered the bang, bang, broccoli, udon and kimchi fried rice. Both of the entrees were not our favorite, especially as someone who's not a fan of coconut, i'd skip the udon. the bang bang, broccoli delivered as always, but was super saucy. disappointed because had a better experience in Planta Los Angeles hopefully, hopefully this isn't the norm for this location

As a vegetarian, I absolutely love a plant-based restaurant. It is so fun to be able to eat anything on the menu. And Planta Queen has perfected the fun, hip, delicious plant-based restaurant. Everything was great from beginning to end -- had a reservation and were seated promptly, our server was super nice and attentive, food brought out timely and all tasted great. They were having specials on the sushi rolls that evening, so we did a few of those and some small plates. No complaints but didn't quite meet the 5 star wow factor. I've eaten at their Manhattan location as well and had a good experience. My favorite thing about PLANTA is that they (thankfully) don't rely on protein replacements -- this is truly plant based cuisine.

I've been here twice in a month, delicious Asian-inspired vegan food bursting with flavor! My hubby and I enjoyed a scrumptious feast for my birthday and had such a great time that we came back again a couple of weeks later! We've been to Planta Queen in Bethesda a handful of times, which is primarily American cuisine and features some of the same Asian dishes. The restaurant is a bit pricey, so the best time to come to score deals is at 3pm on the weekdays - you can double-up with Planta Express lunch (Starter/app + entree + cookie for $28) and also Happy Hour (starts at 3pm ends at 7pm)! We would have paid close to $200 for our meal and spent less than $100! While we scored some good deals, our waitress was fantastic and hooked us up with some freebies! Lycheetini (5/5) - Great $9 happy hour cocktail with a touch of sweetness and preferred it over the Sake It Me with vodka, watermelon, sake, and yozo- which was fun to try, but not as balanced. Hubby enjoyed his Expressotini with a caffeine kick! I wasn't a big fan of the Feb. specialty cocktail, Strawberry Fields with Bourb, with an overpowering citrus flavor ant not worth paying $16. Firecracker Wings (5/5) - The cauliflower wings were the star of the happy hour apps! The crispy cauliflower topped with crunchy sesame seeds had a mild spicy kick, that wasn't overpowering. We devoured them! It was less spicy than General D's Cauliflower app and highly recommend getting on happy hour! Of all the apps on the happy hour menu, this was by far the best one especially for sharing followed by the bao sliders. Bao Sliders (5/5) - Hands-down my favorite starter, also on happy hour, $8 for 2 bao buns during happy hour while normally a single bun is $6.50. tender fried chick'n mushroom, pickled cucumber with a spicy kick from the kimchi, and a touch of mayo to absorb the spiciness - all the flavors tickle my tastebuds! The flavors blended really well together. 1,000 Layer Potato (5/5) - The crispy bite-size cubes of potatoes were tasty like mini hashbrowns with a creamy topping. Dragon Roll (4/5) - Healthy starter, the sushi roll was filled with a crispy broccoli tempura, spinach, and avocado. While it was fun to try, I would save room to try another app next time! Crispy Mushroom Roll (4/5) - While the mushroom roll was fun to try and a good deal during happy hour, but a bit bland. I preferred the crispy mushroom in the bao bun over the sticky rice in teh roll. Summer Rolls (4/5) - Healthy option, good happy hour app in the summer. our app. The rolls stuffed with tofu, carrots, noodles with a tangy peanut sauce was a bit bland, but surprisingly filling. While the rolls were fun to try, I would save my appetite for the main course. Scallion Pancake (2/5) - Not the traditional, thick crispy doughy fluffy pancake. The savory pancake is very thin and more like a pan-fried tortilla stuffed with bits of scallions, it's very similar to the Indian Paratha and does NOT have a pancake texture despite its name. It's served with 4 slices and is a bit oily and quite filling. After 1 slice, I started to get full and threw in the towel. It makes for great leftovers and easily combined with other dishes. Udon Noodles (5/5) - Hands-down my favorite dish on the menu! The creamy Udon noodles with mushrooms basking in truffle oil is truly divine! The decadent dish tastes like fettucini alfredo, a few bites goes a long way! It also keeps very well for at least a few days. Singapore Noodles (5/5) - The al dente thin noodles coated with curry turmeric powder were flavorful and surprisingly not greasy. While I enjoyed the heap of veggies (kale, onions, peppers, fried shallots etc), I wasn't a fan of the stiff egg mock meat and heavy dose of cilantro. I felt like the dish was missing some protein like tofu. I really enjoyed the dish and good Singapore noodles are hard to come by in the U.S. French Toast (5/5) - Tasty dessert for the main course! The french toast tasted like funnel cake with a raspberry compote and paired well with Lycheetini cocktail. Banana Waffle (3/5) - The waffle was it underwhelming with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and slices of banana. Took over 1/2 hour to make. Hubby seemed to enjoy it though. Our waitress very kindly comped us for it. Matcha Cheesecake (5/5) - Highlight of the meal, truly saving the best for last! The creamy matcha mousse dessert was on point and not a dense cheesecake sweet. The whipped cream and raspberry compote complemented the flavor and added a touch of sweetness. Chocolate Chip Cookie (2/5) - I wasn't a fan of the ginormous sugar cookie with large dollops of chocolate served with the power lunch. It was very sweet and after a bite, I threw in the towel. Sometimes, the chef makes matcha cookies instead of chocolate chip, so I'd be interested in trying those! Will definitely come back to explore the happy hour menu with more apps and try some more entrees from the Express lunch and the monthly specials!

It's been so exciting to see an entirely plant-based concept be so successful and expand so rapidly. Now that I have visited, I absolutely see why. This was one of the best meals I've had in a while. My friend and I had been dying to try their plant-based sushi and not only did it blow us away but the other dishes we tried were equally as incredible. Here's what we got for two people. We were quite full and took some leftovers: - ahi watermelon nigiri (2 pieces) x 2: If you didn't know this was made of watermelon you could absolutely mistake it for the real thing. The texture is mind blowing and the flavor is on point. Amazing way to start the meal (and end it because we ended up ordering another round to finish) - unagi eggplant nigiri (2 pieces) x 2: So delicious. Definitely must order. The eggplant is super tender, just like eel (also ordered two). - spicy tuna roll: we ordered the hand roll but I think the server misheard so we ended up with the maki. It wasn't a big deal and i wasn't upset to get to try their take on maki rolls. I think their rice could use some work but this was still tasty! - Dan Dan noodles: incredible. Our server advised us to get the Dan Dan noodles over the Singapore noodles entirely because of the saucy-ness of this dish and he did not steer us wrong. These noodles are drowning in sauce (in the best way). Even though it's a peanut sauce it was perfectly balanced and creamy. The noodles themselves had a great chew and the use of kamut (a grain) in the dish as a substitute for the traditional ground pork was inspired. - bang bang broccoli: broccoli has never tasted this good. I mean it, not only is the broccoli is shockingly crispy while being perfectly cooked through the center, but the broccoli itself tasted so creamy and delicious unlike any broccoli I have had before. And the bang bang sauce is bangin too. All this being said, if you are trying to be choosy and try the most unique dishes, I would probably skip this dish in favor of more sushi. My only complaint is that the server was pretty relentless with upselling. He would always assume top shelf alcohol, kept mentioning getting dessert, etc. Got kinda tiring especially since we were already clearly getting multiple rounds of food and drink. Overall though, we had a great time. This is how vegetables could and should taste, if only we put as much love into them as we do with meat. At least the chefs at Planta are listening. This was an incredible, unique, and innovative meal and I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu.

The service was great. my favorite bite was the bang bang broccoli. I would say dan dan noodles could be improved, it kind of tasted like straight coconut cream. I would like to come back and try sushi

We came here with a goal of trying as many things as possible and did just that! The bang bang broccoli was amazing! I also loved the zucchini/eggplant fries. My husband who can be particular with his foods, was obsessed with the dragon roll - we had two rounds. We weren't huge fans of the baked crab roll. We found the texture to be too mushy. However, the flavor profile reminded us of Buffalo chicken dip. We were skeptical about the ahi watermelon, but it was surprisingly good. What you should know is the watermelon isn't juicy. They've dehydrated it and presumably have marinated it in umami flavors. I had the mezcal me maybe drink which is perfect for those who like sweet cocktails. Lastly, the matcha cheesecake was delicious. However, I felt like the matcha flavor was lagging a bit. Our waitress, Sarah was kind and super helpful. She had great recommendations. The place and plating is also very beautiful. Hopefully next time we will try the actual entrees.

Service was great. Food was great. Atmosphere as nice and cozy. My group ordered several dishes and we really anjoyed everything we got! The General Ds Cauliflower was saucy + "meaty" (in a good way) and the spicy "tuna" (ahi watermelon) was incredible--it tasted exactly like (or even better) than a spicy tuna roll containing fish! My only criticisms are: the bathroom faucet barely had any water coming out (it was a struggle to get the soap off), and the Bang Bang Broccoli was a bit too crispy in my opinion (not enough broccoli "meat"). I definitely want to come back to try more of their sushi offerings, especially during happy hour!

Never have I been so tempted to go vegan as when I ate at Planta Queen. They truly recreate umami and meaty flavors expertly with vegan substitutes subversion. My favorites were the simple spicy tuna roll to the mushroom udon. The true star of the show is the bang bang broccoli which is fried to a starchy perfection with a deliciously sweet and savory sauce. Also please don't skip the bubble waffle with taro ice cream. They had to roll me outta there, I was so stuffed to the gills!

I recently celebrated a friend's birthday brunch at PLANTA. The ambiance was truly impeccable, and despite a gradual arrival of our party, the establishment graciously accommodated us, surpassing our reservation time. The family-style brunch added a communal touch, with the standout being the 1,000 LAYER CRISPY POTATOES--crispy exterior, soft interior, a delightful combination. Our array of dishes included a commendable QUEEN CAESAR, a somewhat mediocre SCALLION PANCAKE, a passable BANANA WAFFLE, a good albeit slightly oily FRENCH TOAST, and a decent KIMCHI EGG FRIED RICE. Opting for the bottomless option, priced at $25 or $30 (I can't recall), was a bit disappointing as the service was notably sluggish. The understaffed bar took away from the overall experience I had anticipated. Despite this, I appreciate PLANTA for its vegetarian offerings and would recommend trying it in a smaller setting, ideally with around four individuals.

Ivory was amazing and so sweet! She was filled with such positivity and was extremely knowledgeable about everything on the menu. My best friend, who is vegetarian, was so excited that Planta was across the street from the hotel we were staying in, so naturally, we went over and checked it out. Ivory recommended the tartare and really sold the dish to someone who loves seafood and meat. Never would I imagine loving a tartare that did not have some sort of seafood in it, let alone be plant based. The texture and taste were phenomenal and it really excited my tastebuds. Avocado Tartare: Beetroot tuna, pine nuts, capers, citrus soy, sesame, cilantro, taro chips (contains nuts) The restaurant is beautiful from the murals on the wall to the seating areas. it truly is a wonderful place to have a birthday party or any type of gathering. I will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu. What an amazing job done by Planta. PLANTA West End, Washington, DC

Really wanted to like this place, but found it to be average. Mediocre flavor, DC prices. The summer roll needed more flavor, maybe more fresh herbs, seasoned tofu, for sure more sauce, and needed to be wrapped appropriately so it wouldn't all fall apart. I usually LOVE sweet and sour type dishes, but found the cauliflower in the General D's to be wholly lacking. I wouldn't get this again. The best thing we had was the Prosecco and Singapore Noodles. I didn't love the texture of the tofu, I think they used tofu skin. So maybe changing this to a just egg or whole pieces of marinaded tofu would be far better in texture, but it had a good flavor and good quantity on this one (which brought me to a 3 instead of 2 star). Service was also not wonderful, we felt pretty rushed, even though we were celebrating my birthday, so probably won't come again.

This Planta location is a great addition to the West End/Foggy Bottom area. It's asian plant-based cuisine is at home next door to DC's infamous Rasika West. The menu was full of exciting options! I was able to try three, none of which disappointed! The way that plant-based ingredients are used to substitute things such as Tuna and Pork is so exciting! These dishes were incredibly flavorful! The chili garlic tofu is a traditional chinese dish with the most flavorful mushrooms and broth. The dan dan noodles were robust and the kamut grain replaced the mouth feel of pork. The poke bowl was so rich with unique flavors and textures. The atmosphere is high design, hip, and on theme with the menu. The service was off to a great start with describing the menu and taking our order. However, it took a while to flag someone down for the check. I can't wait to return to try more of this amazing vegetarian menu!

Came with a group of 6 for brunch- we had a reservation and was seated immediately. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous and we all loved the ambiance. The staff were very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. Their drinks are incredible- I loved the Vietnamese coffee and the Lych Please cocktail (the tajin rim worked so well with the flavors in the drink!) Half of our group did the bottomless brunch drinks and the Passionfruit mimosa was delicious. It was a bit hard to flag down staff to ask for refills during our meal, though. We loved all of the sushi rolls we ordered. The ahi watermelon was so flavorful and I didn't even miss the fish in the dragon roll. The truffle udon was so creamy and great for sharing, but probably too rich as a main for one person. The scallion pancake egg wrap, bao sliders, and peanut noodles were decent, but not stars of the show. Sadly, their shiitake dumplings and rice paper dumplings from the seasonal specials menu were bland and disappointing. To wrap up our meal, we ordered the brownie and the staff were kind enough to provide a candle to celebrate my friend's birthday. The brownie was incredibly rich and the ice cream on top was incredible- I wouldn't have guessed it was vegan! As someone who is not vegan or vegetarian, I enjoyed vegan takes on Asian fusion flavors. I would come back with other vegetarian/vegan friends!

We came here starving! We told the waitress just order for us! She did and the most wonderful dining experience ensued! Everything on the menu is great so the waitress can just bring whatever.

Came to Planta on a Friday night for dinner and had the best time! Planta is a plant-based restaurant (unsure if vegetarian or vegan specifically) and specializes in Asian fusion flavors. All of the plates are meant to be shared and there's a good variety of things to try. We tried the gyoza, corn dumplings, crab roll, and one of the salads. Standouts for me were the crispy rice roll and potatoes. I tried a ton of dishes and everything was flavorful and tasty. They've done an excellent job getting watermelon to taste like tuna, it was pretty cool! The only downside that surprised me is that for a plant-based restaurant, Planta doesn't incorporate a ton of plant-based proteins into their dishes. For that reason alone is difficult to come here and feel super satiated. Definitely focus on getting a salad and a large plate and maybe 1 or 2 small plates. A friend and I shared about 7 plates which would've been more than enough at a standard tapas restaurant but not quite enough here. Don't let that stop you from coming, just don't come starving. Really pleasantly surprised by the amount of non-alcoholic drink options on the menu including N/A wines and cold pressed juices. Had a N/A cucumber mule that was just as enjoyable as the real thing (though still pricey ~$14) Service was excellent and ambience was great. Pricing is expensive but everything is very high quality. Not sure I would come back for a full dinner but would definitely come back for happy hour or bites at the bar and would definitely recommend it.

Back for another visit and still love this place. The rotating specials menu (changed out monthly) is always worth coming back to check out. I've never had a bad dish here! Service is friendly and the vibe is really nice, somewhat upscale but still chill. Plus the Monday maki deal is actually kind of a steal--$27 for unlimited maki rolls, or $8 per roll (around half off). Might be the cheapest unlimited food deal in DC? I haven't tried the $20 dumpling platters they do on Fridays but I'll have to be back for that!

We love Planta!!! Great plant based food. My whole family, including my 1 and 4 year old, love to eat here. The vibe is phenomenal. We always have attentive and friendly servers. I love that they also have gluten free options as my son has a severe allergy. They're always kind of enough to ask if his has been diagnosed with celiac or a gluten allergy to avoid any health concerns (he just has a gluten allergy). I love the GF udon noodles and bang bang broccoli. You cannot go wrong at Planta!

The service was not great. We waited longer than it should have taken for having reservations and the food took awhile to come out and they did not have lot of the menu items. I was not a big fan of all those hiccups. The food was really good, 10/10 for truffle fried rice and torch and pressed sushi! The Thai drink which was a mock tail was okkkk! The ambiance was a 10/10 it was really cute and pretty in there!! Had the coolest bar!! I give it 3 stars because the service could have been better!

VEGAN REVIEW I've been to Planta in many cities & man, are they consistent! Per usual, everything was great. Fresh & fun cocktails. Amazing food from start to finish-- love the bang bang broccoli, any & all sushi offerings & don't forget dessert!!! Flawless service & ambiance.

Upon entering, the host with an orange wig on was looking down at an ipad and didn't even acknowledge us after we said hello. She said "what do you want" and then we stated we wanted a table for two and she was still looking down at the tablet for another couple minutes. When seating us, we asked to change tables and she said all the seats were like this in an extremely snarky manner. Horrible entry, but we were still looking forward to the food. The prices were extremely high and we decided to order a couple things. While the taste was decent, the portions were extremely tiny. 5 pieces of fried broccoli with sauce for $16... definitely not worth it. Please save your money and sanity.... go somewhere else.

This was our first time trying this place, and we were not disappointed! The ambiance is very aesthetically pleasing and slightly upscale (as are the prices). I was most pleasantly surprised with the 1000 layer potatoes. I have never had potatoes with such a creamy texture (also not something you would typically expect at an Asian fusion restaurant). The kimchi fried rice was also a winner and probably the closest thing to a normal serving. All other dishes had a very small serving size. The mushroom hand roll was ok, nothing out of this world. The bao bun and Singapore noodles were ok. The Dan Dan noodles had a good taste but if you're not a fan of sichuan peppercorn,aye don't order this. It's very much an acquired taste. The truffle udon noodles were also pleasantly surprising. I'm not a big fan of truffle, but I felt like this dish was done very tastefullly and the truffle was not overpowering. I would recommend this for everybody, even if you're not vegetarian/vegan. I think the restaurant does a really good job on Asian fusion with creactive dishes I've never tried at other places before.

Okay I was a bit skeptical about vegan sushi but Plamta has changed my mind! So much so that I have told several people on my trip to go here for the food, service, and ambiance being a hip and upscale vegan chain. Me and my chica for 10 years kee kee'd and caught up on our lives during sushi happy hour! With a glasa of junmai gingo sake, we inhaled a Bao Slider, a $9 special: dragon roll, firecracker roll, spicy tuna and baked crab roll. And NO fish was harmed. This sushi has marinated watermelon, hearts of palm, tempeh, and more. Venture out and try it! Better than hugging a tree

Everything about our experience was amazing! From the service to the ambiance and of course the food, I had a delicious lunch at Planta Queen. We came in for their weekday lunch special which gives you a starter, signature dish and a cookie all for $28. It's such a steal and they don't even lower the portion size which makes it even better. I started with their iced Vietnamese coffee which was delicious, and our waiter mentioned it's very popular. I ordered the 1000 layer crispy potatoes as my starter which were delicious and so flavorful. My friend got their spicy tuna roll for her starter which I also loved. For my signature dish I got their udon noodles which comes in a vegan truffle mushroom cream sauce. It was some of the best udon noodles I've had! So creamy and very filling too. Finally at the end we got their matcha chocolate chip cookie. For an extra $6 you can add one of their other desserts available which is still discounted from the regular price. Looking back we wish we opted to pay the $6 for a different dessert. Their brownie or bubble waffle both sounded delicious so we'll have to come back and try. The main highlight is that the entire menu is plant based. I do eat meat but I really enjoyed my meal here. The menu is so well thought out and really does have something for everyone. I can't wait to come back and try more!

I've been trying to go to planta for two months now and finally today was the day! I must say The decor was stunningly beautiful! Instagram worthy for sure, loved how spacious and airy it felt in there. Service was top notch. Sarah our waitress greeted us with a smile. We received our food & beverages quickly. I tried the fried rice, the chickn bao, the bang bang broccoli and the udon noodles. The bang bang broccoli was 5/5, packed with flavor. The chick bao was 5/5... just wish that you get two for the price of 6.99. The fried rice I give it a 4/5. It lost a point because I found it a little too tangy. Udon noodles are a 3/5. I understand why people get it. The thick noodles had a great texture and its filling. I loved the truffle flavor but they overdone it with the soy flavor and it might have been a little too soupy for my liking. Oh YES GET THE MATCHA CHEESE CAKE. Everything about it was amazing. And before I forget to mention the drinks... they were perfect! I would return and explore more on the menu.

I can honestly say we had a very good experience. Although we made reservations, we were immediately sat when we arrived about 15 minutes early. The restaurant wasn't very busy and the staff was very kind and helpful. We came here with the purpose of trying things on the June specialty menu. The role on the June menu was incredible. We also tried the spicy alcoholic beverage. I can't remember the name. However, it was amazing. The vibes of this restaurant was also great.