Rasraj - San Diego

We eat here every week, sometimes several times a week. The food is very cost-effective and the portions are quite large. They have many articles on the vegan menu, although most people in the register do not know what is and is not vegan. I was lucky to meet Dhruthi who works in the kitchen, in the register one day and she explained all vegan elements: all the chat are vegan only ask for no Rita (yogurt). Most cans are vegan, but the cheeses are obviously not. The Desi-Chinese Vegetable Fritter rice is vegan and SO delicious (I ask for no extra chili oil except what they use to marinate it), and if you want an Indian rice, the Biryani is vegan. The desi vegetables fried rice have a ton of vegetables in it, but what is brilliant. Many articles on thali/combo are also vegan, such as the chana masala, the undhiya, the bhindi masala (okra), punjabi daal, and gobi murm (what is phenomenal). Of course, the veggie frankies is also vegan, but not the best menu item imo. If you are not sure what is vegan and it is your first time there, I would highly recommend the masala dosa. The coconut chutney that comes with it is vegan, as well as the two tomato chutneys, but the coconut is really good. Oh yes, and the Sambhar (like a spicy stew) that comes with the Dosa is also vegan. Updated by previous review on 2019-10-16

We stopped here twice for good Indian food. You order at the switch and pick up the items after they are prepared for you. The cashier is patient and describes the articles that help you choose. Although ghee used and in some dishes milk. Our dishes were delicious and fresh.

It is not regrettable that this spot has no vegan or vegan selected menu. The extensive offers are so tempting, but every question is this vegan? requires several trips to the kitchen to find out - a fate I hate to throw on the staff. So I'm stuck in the one article I sure know is vegan: The Veggie Frankie. Every visit is different. Sometimes it is extra spicy, sometimes it is loaded with black salt, but all times its hot and satisfying.

They have a whole range of foods, from desi Chinese (including the noodle dosa I had) to parathas to Gujurati snacks to traditional dosas. The food was quite good with moderate (but not large) portion sizes. Right next door is an Indian grocery store, Miramar Cash and Carry (connected). The only minuss...quite a few milk/cheese elements, and the Sambar was not quite spicy enough (but still tastes good). I think Surati Farsan Mart (similar food) is a little better.

My family and I dine at this restaurant every week, sometimes even multiple times. The prices are very affordable and the portions are quite generous. They offer a wide variety of options on the vegan menu, although some staff members at the register may not be well-informed about what is and isn't vegan. Fortunately, I had the pleasure of meeting Dhruthi, who works in the kitchen, and she explained all the vegan options to me. I learned that all the chat items are vegan if you request no raita (yogurt). Most of the dosas are vegan, except for the ones with cheese. The Desi Chinese vegetable fried rice is vegan and incredibly tasty (I prefer it with minimal chili oil). The biryani is also a great vegan option if you're looking for Indian-style rice. Additionally, the Desi vegetable fried rice is packed with veggies, which is fantastic. Many items on the thali/combo menu are vegan, such as chana masala, undhiya, bhindi masala (okra), punjabi daal, and gobi mutter. The veggie frankies are vegan as well, although they may not be the best choice in my opinion. If you're unsure about what to order and it's your first visit, I highly recommend trying the masala dosa. The coconut chutney and two tomato chutneys that come with it are all vegan, with the coconut chutney being a personal favorite. Don't forget to enjoy the sambhar, a spicy stew that accompanies the dosa and is also vegan.