PEPPER TREE VEGGIE CUISINE

"I am a vegan, and my non-veg boyfriend and I recently tried this restaurant for the first time. We were BOTH very impressed. The food is Chinese in nature with some Thai and Korean influence, and absolutely everything is meat free, with a majority of the dishes being vegan also. Everything is cooked in a healthy manner, and they use non-chlorinated water for drinking and cooking.

We had the steamed dumplings for an appetizer and you would never know the meat was missing! For entrees, I had the eggplant with basil sauce, and it was phenominal. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and tasted like a dream in its garnish. My boyfriend had the sizzling tofu and vegetables dish and he very much enjoyed it. The menu is very diverse, and many dishes have vegetarian alternatives to traditional meat dishes (such as an Almond Veggie Chicken dish, and Vegan Beef with Broccoli.) They also have a spinach ravioli which I have heard great things about (ask about a vegan sauce, as it can come with a sauce that has dairy in it.) Fruit smoothies are available also (I am pretty sure they are made vegan, but not 100% sure as I didn't ask.) Portions are generous, and you'll most likely have leftovers.

The restaurant is small and cozy, with a real mom-and-pop feel. Often community groups meet here, and the Houston Vegetarian Society has chosen this restaurant as its meeting place. The service is very friendly and personable. I would recommend this place to anybody who has a taste for traditional Chinese cuisine, and to anyone looking for a healthy, cruelty-free dinner."

"No MSG, 100% vegetarian, 95% vegan, use only de-chlorinated water. Great buffet daily: 18 or more hot dishes w/ optional sauces, 20 or more fresh salad items w/ optional salad dressings, dumplings, egg rolls, spring rolls, hot soups, vegan desserts. Or order menu items ! I love this place!"