Alex K.
Yelp
So, I'm on my way to work in a minute, so I'll edit up a "real" review later, but just know this is the place to go in the area.
Only a matter of time before this becomes a large chain (assuming they want that).
Pad Thai is insane, Tso-liflower appetizer is great, the coffee is fantastic.
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So, for the real review... sparing you the backstory of why I was even in Ann Arbor in the first place, I will just say that coming here was a great choice. Vegetarian, vegan, omnivorous, or carnivorous-until-your-sudden-heart-attack-at-age-43, you'll find something you'll love here.
My girlfriend and I ordered small: split the Tso cauliflower appetizer and each had an almond milk latte afterward. I also opted for an order of their vegan pad thai for the next day.
The cauliflower was good, but could have pretty easily been great. The boiling (?) of the cauliflower before frying leads to a mushy interior, which isn't ideal. Thankfully, the breading was dope: very crispy. The sauce itself was nice and... Asian-y? What can I say. But, I wish the vinegar was toned back a bit/it was a little sweeter, and there was some spice. I expected some, but it never came. I know I analyzed that to pieces and made it sound awful, but I'd still score it a B. Would recommend, friend.
The lattes were just lattes, but they weren't. They're served in pint glasses and look like they were nitro-nized. The tight bubbles on the top of the latte were mesmerizing, and the drinks themselves had ludicrously luscious (don't judge me too much for this next word) mouth feel. Spectacular. Plus, they were super reasonably priced. $4.50? No up-charge for non-dairy? Works for me.
This review's getting a bit meaty... er, beety. But, the pad thai was probably the best I've ever had, which is the main reason I'm five-starring Seva. I'm not sure that I actually got a vegan order of it (unless their "eggs" are super realistic), but either way, dude! So awesome. Tasty all-around. All components were on point -- except one thing: no heat! I mean they have sriracha on the table so you can add-at-will, but a touch wouldn't hurt. That's a minor complaint. The amount of flavor in the dish is incredible, especially since the pad thai omits a pretty important ingredient in traditional pad thai... the fish sauce.
TL;DR: Go. Plant-based is the future (like it or not), and Seva's damn near perfected it.