This clearly named and wonderfully marketed vegan restaurant
in West Kensington has won my seal of approval this evening.
The menu is varied but not so much as to be overwhelming.
The dishes are carefully thought out and labelled with many catering for
wheat/gluten free diets. Some of the wheat laden dishes can also be adapted
upon request which is very helpful. Each menu section also comes compete with raw
options for those following very restrictive or raw foodist diets.
I ordered ‘lentil peak’ which although quite a simple
starter of tomatoes stuffed with green lentils was delightful. The delicate
combination of spices and textures were a good start to the meal and the
portioning was perfect.
For main I ordered the special – a chickpea and vegetable
curry with brown rice. This was quite heavy and creamy, more korma than madras.
The weight in my stomach afterwards was a bit much and I would not order it
again unless it was my only course. I was also intrigued by the pumpkin and pine-nut
risotto and the seitan stroganoff but the curry won out.
For dessert I sampled the wheat free apple crumble with a
sugarless vegan vanilla ice-cream. I have to say that this course made the
meal. Tangy, cinnamon soaked apple cut through biscuity crumble and melting
vanilla to
make me a very happy diner. I would seriously recommend a visit to 222 Veggie
Vegan on the strength of puddings alone. The other options included raw
chocolate torte, tofu cheesecake and ‘Spiced island pie’ – a raw dessert of cashew and almond cream
flavoured with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg on a crunchy nut and coconut base.
What I was most pleased by was the
price. A three course meal for two without alcohol came to £45 (minus service
charge) and I think that for London that is pretty damn reasonable.
Great for – Wheat free/dairy
free/Gluten free
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