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Plant-based restaurant and bar that's part of a group operating in a few cities. Upscale atmosphere with full bar and plenty of seating. Offers East-meets-West mixed cuisines menu with sushi, nut cheeses, pasta and pizza, salads, burgers, and more. Selection of cocktails and beverages. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:00pm, Fri 11:30am-11:00pm, Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


207 Reviews

First Review by Vegan Vagabond

Mimi96

Points +240

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2023

Not as good as expected but still worth it

The food was a little too salty but still very flavourful. The service was excellent.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-05

Pros: Excellent service

Cons: The food was too salty

derickeatsplants

Points +734

Vegan
18 Jul 2023

Delicious date night small bites

Everything is served for the table small plate style and the ambiance is definitely more upscale but we didn’t feel out of place dressed casually. Everything was good, some of it great. We found the gyoza a bit oily and the bang bang broccoli more work to eat than it was worth. The tots were amazing, the rainbow roll was a standout, and the dumplings had fantastic flavor. Service was definitely more rushed than it should for the price as well.

Pros: All vegan , Lots of options , Beautiful ambiance

Cons: Rushed service , Pricey

cacasoria

Points +285

Vegan
18 Jul 2023

Amazing sushi, great service

Visiting Chicago for a few days and Planta Queen is near where we’re staying so we grabbed a reservation for dinner - highly recommended because even on a Monday, it was slammed.

On Mondays they have half price maki rolls, so we ordered one noodle dish and a bunch of sushi. The Dan Dan noodles were good but the sushi was amazing. The crispy rice roll is SO good, along with any of the ones with watermelon “tuna.”

Service was fantastic if not a bit slow… kitchen was backed up a bit but the ambiance was so nice we didn’t even mind sitting there longer than expected.

Would definitely return again! Best meal we had in Chicago so far.

irise102

Points +1190

Vegan
16 Jul 2023

Amazing Brunch!!

We loved our Sunday brunch at Planta Queen in Chicago. We sat outside on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The street is closed to traffic through October so that made it really pleasant.

We shared all of our entrees so we could sample more food options. Our hands down favorites were the corn flake crusted French toast and the Truffle scramble. The scramble had the feel and taste of real scrambled eggs, but even better! It came with “buttered” Texas toast and sliced avocado. Each item was great on its own and even better when eaten together. The French toast was so decadent with raspberry compote and a dollop of cream on top. The cinnamon role was also amazing, but had a lot of nutmeg in the icing.

The only item we did not care for was the waffle. It was very chewy and lacked flavor.

Pros: Delicious brunch food, Wonderful service and atmosphere , Easy to share

Cons: Waffles chewy and lacked flavor

hannahsweitzer

Points +2485

Vegan
12 Jul 2023

My ALL TIME favorite

Anytime I travel - if there’s a planta, I’ll be there. At planta queen Chicago, we went for maki Monday ($8 make rolls)! As a table we ordered basically everything lol.
There wasn’t a single item that I thought was “just okay” (literally everything was amazing) but the real standout dishes were the baked crab roll, torched and pressed roll, bang bang broccoli, udon noodles, and chocolate brownie. Planta, PLEASE come to Dallas!! 🙏🏻🥺

vagovegano

12 Jul 2023

That restaurant chain really is amazing. We just got one in LA and hopefully you get one in Dallas.

honeydippcafe

Points +361

Vegan
11 Jul 2023

Great Asian cuisine and ambiance

The ambiance was beautiful with modern Asian culture design. More of an upscale place. And they had a lot of food options.

Pros: Options, Ambiance, Drinks

Cons: Needs a bit more seasoning

cmc09c

Points +502

Vegan
08 Jul 2023

Best of the best

The food is unique & delicious! A must do in Chicago!

Pros: Food, Atmosphere , Service

Cons: Pricey

vegan55

Points +194

Vegan
22 Jun 2023

Bang bang!!

The bang bang broccoli was outstanding! Everything we ordered was good. 👍 It is pricey but very tasty

Mmaarrss

Points +585

Vegan
22 Jun 2023

Hard choices

Very happy. We tried five things and were pleased with everything. Staff is extremely nice and food came out promptly.

We had the bang bang broccoli, avocado tartare, truffle fried rice, potato dumplings and civeche. All were fantastic but DEFINITELY get the broccoli.

Pros: All vegan, Nice staff

Cons: A little expensive

lilvegancat

Points +1841

Vegan
17 Jun 2023

Great upscale option

Overall amazing dining experience. We walked in and got seated right away with no reservation. The waiters were attentive and food came out very quickly.

We were warned that the Dandan noodles had Szechuan and would numb the mouth, but they were very good. The mouth experience is pretty intense, so be prepared.
Crab rolls were well balanced and refreshing.
The truffle mushroom udon was truly an interesting and great tasting dish that helped to calm the Szechuan.
Key lime pie had great flavor, but a grainy texture. If it were more smooth, it would have been 10/10.

Pros: High quality , Unique flavors , Great atmosphere

gizelle617

Points +1847

Vegan
03 Jun 2023

Delicious drinks and food

The star of the show was the ginger mocktail, highly recommended!
The menu includes cocktail and a great variety of food options to pick from. We ordered the gyoza, dragon roll, cesar salad, dun dun noodles, bao buns, and jackfruit wings.

I dropped a star because the dun dun noodles are so flavorful, but have a mouth numbing effect so I probably wouldn’t order those again. The jackfruit wings still had a sore brine flavor, so I wouldn’t order that again either. Also, even with a reservation, my guests and I had to wait 30 minutes for our table. I’d recommend them giving tables a 90 minute minimum or something of that sort because there were so many people waiting to be seating, and there’s no chairs or real waiting area.

Back to the food.. we finished off our meal with a moist chocolate brownie topped with peanuts, chocolate, and coconut base vanilla ice cream that was rich and delicious.

This is a fine dining restaurant so it can be on the pricier side, but it’s a well-deserved treat and/or place to visit when celebrating a birthday or other important event.

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-07

Pros: Fully vegan menu, Beautiful ambiance and decor, Friendly staff

Joshua_De_Serres

Points +1214

Vegan
02 Jun 2023

Probably my favourite restaurant

This place leaves little to be desired, the ambiance, service and most of all the food is excellent. I have nothing but good things to say. The only issue is that there are too many menu items I want to try and too little time.

Items tried: Chili crisp tofu, potato truffle dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, truffle udon, spicy tuna rolls, dragon rolls and warm brownie. It was all 10/10.

Pros: Everything is delicious , Great service, Nice ambiance

kendallgee1313

Points +1758

Vegan
22 May 2023

Great experience, but pricey

We loved Planta! Atmosphere was great and the presentation was very impressive. I thought that overall the food was very good. I wish it would have been a bit cheaper, but I was just happy to see so many non-vegans enjoying an all vegan restaurant!

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-22

Cmf614

09 Jun 2023

It would be cool to know what was in each picture. I’m going there for my birthday and I’m looking forward to it.

kendallgee1313

11 Jun 2023

Matcha cheese cake, potato dumplings, bao bun, and the broccoli— I forget the name, but it’s a appetizer!

XOXO

Points +2073

Vegan
22 May 2023

Planta is in Chicago!

One of the really good restaurants out there is now in Chicago. Come and enjoy!

BiancaVegan23

Points +133

Vegan
21 May 2023

Nope.

My family and I were truly disappointed in this menu and the flavors. We came on a Monday night with a reservation, but weren't seated until an hour after we got there. Our waitress was nice, but didn't communicate that our meal would be over an hour wait. When we finally received some of our dishes they were either bland, dry, oily, or simply had the oddest flavor pairings. The one item we did enjoy was a tiny sushi roll, but other than that this experience was dismal.

Pros: All vegan, Sushi roll, Nice ambiance

Cons: Rude host, Unorganized, Uncommunicative Server

RocketGomez

Points +389

Vegan
08 May 2023

Greasy, flavorless food.

I can't believe this is the same restaurant all these previous reviews raved about. While the restaurant interior is beautiful and the service was friendly, this was the worst food I have had at a vegan restaurant ever, and I have eaten at well over 100 vegan restaurants! We had three different starters and two different mains. With the exception of the truffle fried rice, which was merely bland, every other starter and entree was bland and sat in a big puddle of red oil. I am not calling it chili oil because chili oil has flavor. The mapo mushroom dish was particularly awful. Chunks of unflavored soft tofu, still COLD, paired with minced mushrooms all drowned in a deep bath of red oil. The bland dessert cookie, though not overly sweet, was the least greasy dish of all. And quite expensive on top of everything.

Pros: Nice interior, Nice waiter

Cons: Greasy food, Bland food, Expensive

·X·

Points +28381

Vegan
06 May 2023

Great

Great casual semi-upscale vegan options. The food was beautiful, but I question the value for the cost. I don’t mind spending extra for quality vegan food, but the cost felt a little bit excessive for what we received.

The bang bang cauliflower was pretty good and my friend really loved the strawberry shortcake. I felt that the cauliflower tots could’ve been skipped, as well as the jackfruit bites. The Mezcal drink was a home run.

kylejpatrick

Points +42

Vegan
05 May 2023

Great Atmosphere, Decent Food

We were fairly unimpressed with our trip to Planta Queen here in Chicago. I had been to their flagship location in Toronto and had an excellent meal, however, we felt the food was lacking flavor and overall was not as great as anticipated, especially for the hefty prices. The sushi definitely left something to be desired. Hopefully this location can improve to match the original location in TO.

Pros: Amazing Atmosphere, Very Comfortable, Great Waitstaff

Cons: Expensive, Small Portions, Lackluster Flavors

MELISS682COMB

Points +33

Raw
29 Apr 2023

PROBABLY MY NEW FAVOURITE RESTAURANT!

FIRST, THE PLACE WAS BEAUTIFUL! THEN, THE ATMOSPHERE/AMBIANCE WAS INVITING! THEN, THE PLACE WAS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE! THEN, THE DRINKS WERE UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS! THEN, THE MENU WAS HUGE! THEN, THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING!!! ALL WHILE THE SERVICE WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND VERY HELPFUL!

FrauBausFamM

Points +734

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

Vegan at its best

This place truly has a vibe! I loved the atmosphere (kind of laid back while also being upscale) and my waitress couldn’t have been nicer. Service was excellent, the menu read so tempting that I had a hard time deciding. I went with the Chili Peanut Noodles, and this was probably one of the greatest dishes I ever had - so flavorful! They also have a lot of shareable options, so next time I am in town, I will make sure to go there as a group. Yes, it’s more on the pricey side of things, but for me, it was money very well spent!

veganondarun

Points +229

Vegan
04 Apr 2023

Extremely rare 100% Plant Based yet somewhat upscale dining.

Vegan goodness at its finest….

Parking - for those not a quick Uber away, there’s a garage next door as well as street parking (paid). I parked in a garage 3 blocks away for $10.

Restaurant - corner spot with a nice entryway and decor. The bar area is welcoming so much so that I’d be cool hitting it solo for a drink and dinner easily. My visit is on a Monday evening, reservation was at 6:00pm and when I arrived the restaurant was only at about 40% occupancy. At 7:00pm it was packed but still not loud.

The Food - Absolutely amazing and so good you’ll want to question whether it’s really vegan. The Bang Bang Broccoli is one of my absolute faves along with the spicy tuna roll. There’s plenty of good options to choose from including drinks (Kyu-KiKi is pretty good for those that like old fashions) and definitely save room for desserts (off menu).

Great spot for business dinner or date night while still comfortable enough for visiting solo. Will be coming back for sure.

Pros: Great energy , Tons of really good vegan options , Good drinks

Cons: Definitely expensive

leahk3

Points +566

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Love their truffle fried rice!

Get the truffle fried rice! Not loving how expensive it is, and service was mediocre. Really loud and crowded, so not the best dining experience, but the food is good (though overpriced)!

Furociousvegan94

Points +248

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

INCREDIBLE 5 stars

First off, wait staff was phenomenal! Manager even came by and greeted me. Food is ALL vegan and incredibly fresh. I went little over board and tried so much on menu. WORTH IT! Cool thing, majority of their food is ment to share with two people; so if it’s just you yummy leftover if you haven’t gobbled it down. Haha. They had a lovely seasonal mock tail menus too. Will be going back and to other locations too!

Pros: Everything vegan, Super fresh and delicious , Excellent service

Cons: Pricey

groverthepotato

Points +294

Vegan
25 Mar 2023

Truly amazing bites

Super shareable plates, I go with my partner for every special occasion so we can try another part of the menu! Our favorite shareable plate is the bang bang broccoli! Definitely try the ice cream too if you have any room left after a filling dinner!

JenniferHamer

Points +33

Vegan
13 Mar 2023

Great food and atmosphere

Top notch service and really tasty menu offerings. Small plates for sharing

EasyE

Points +24

Vegan
13 Mar 2023

Expectations Wildly Exceeded

My wife is vegan, so I brought her to Planta Queen on a dinner date recently. Even on a Sunday night, they were booked until 8:30, but we were hungry by 6:30, so we arrived ahead of the resy. They don’t reserve tables for walk-ins, so we grabbed a spot at the bar. The bartenders were friendly and helpful with recommendations. I started with a “Mez-cal Me Maybe,” which had a delicious balance of smoke and fruit. My wife had a “Lych, Please,” but that was a forgettable cocktail. To eat, we started with some spinach dumplings garnished with black beans that had a really lovely, briny quality. We continued with the Rainbow Roll, which was the standout dish among everything we ate. It was so flavorful and the texture was spot on for quality sushi, despite the dish having no fish. Amazingly, the Rainbow Roll was just as satiating as a standard seafood roll. We had a few more dishes, including the General D’s Cauliflower, Singapore Noodles, and Bang Bang Broccoli (our second favorite), and they were all great.

I’m so impressed with Planta Queen, I would put it above the Michelin Starred vegan restaurant Dirt Candy, in NYC. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere… the entire experience was better, at a fraction of the cost.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-13

pkkellow

Points +189

Vegan
19 Feb 2023

Torched and pressed

This is my death row meal, torched and pressed does something to me

MichaelTelesky

12 Apr 2023

I literally laughed out loud, death row meal! 😂




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