Franc H
Google
surprised that no one had made a new entry on Yelp for the Sharon branch of Red Lentil, after they've been opened for over a month (or two) at least.
first time customer. had a great experience from beginning to end.
highlights:
- great variety of dishes with flavors from all around the world; menu is definitely the opposite of "boring"
- website has detailed description of dishes, many of which are GF, vegan and/or soy-free
- multiple ways of ordering available: phone, online (via Toast), or delivery thru third parties like GrubHub and Door Dash
- when calling the restaurant to inquire, got a clear, informative, and courteous response
food:
not a regular patron to specifically vegan/vegetarian places, but even if judging from a "regular" restaurant standpoint, their food is superb. colors are very vibrant (which makes "eating with the eyes" an excitement), tastes are flavorful but not over-powering, spices are just at the right amount to highlight the food. everything is well-prepared, offering little surprises here and there. did not venture to the "veggie burger" territory, but we completely enjoyed the dishes we got -- they surely changed the usual "salads/rabbit food" impression people generally have upon hearing the V words. can't wait to try their other dishes next time!
finally, a wish list:
- 15-min parking spots for pickup (even if just one? I know parking is tough there). or, iffff we can use the church lot, kindly indicate day/time on website or lot signage.
- if the same allergy labels on website can also transfer to the ordering page, it can save patrons with allergies from jumping back and forth between two tabs and compare notes
- offer bakery items online within morning pickup time
- offer brunch items on holidays!
overall, a well-deserved 5-star experience. DEFINITELY returning for more!