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Vegan
Indian
Italian
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Take-out
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Gluten-free
Offers a fully vegan menu with many options from different cuisines such as tofu corn tikka, salads, pasta with cheese, cauliflower bites, and more. Formerly called Veganzeals. Open Tue-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm.
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17/9, 3rd E St, Kamaraj Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, India, 600041
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 29 Mar 2023 by TVP
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Added by TheViridianPlate on 25 Jan 2022
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24 Reviews
First Review by RoopaKrithivasan
ajnaresh
Points +125
Excellent cozy vegan place in chennai - Edit
Viridian plate
Read moreWanted to come here for a while. Took around 30 minutes from the place I was staying at near KK Nagar.
This is one of the few vegan only places in Chennai and as someone who follows a plant only diet I value such places.
I messaged via Whatsapp before and the owner Shankar was kind enough to let me know that the place was open and that I can drop by.
The street is pretty narrow (you can see via google street view) where the restaurant is located but small cars can probably park there. Luckily the roads weren't water logged here during the rains when I came by.
My family and I were greeted by Lakshmi in the restaurant. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all and we got seats immediately. The ambiance was very homely and we really liked the decor inside.
There are also other goods stored there like vegan sweets and herbal powders for mixed rice and other dishes. There was also a vegan instant coffee mix with oat milk powder. We got some of them to go.
The menu had a lot of items. We got soup, which was souperb (pun intended). Then we got a cutlet banana which was our favorite dish. Would have been nice with a chutney instead of the sauce it came with, which was too vinegary.
The peanut based raita was also delicious. I think personally I would have preferred biriyani without jackfruit but I can see that jackfruit can be a good addition for some folks.
We also had a nice conversation with Shankar. He explained the restaurants origins and about how he and his wife started this around 2018. He is also very active about building a vegan community of folks living in Chennai.
Green earth and blue sky is what I was told by Shankar the name of the restaurant stood for, which i thought was creative and apt.
I would highly recommend anyone especially vegan or similar cruelty free and ethical mindset to check this place out and pay a visit with friends/family.
5/5 in all categories, price, communication, ambiance, hospitality.
Pros: Service and hospitality, Variety of vegan dishes including desserts
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Laluja
Points +59
Must-go in Chennai - Edit
The food is simply incredible, all home-made! Great variety from traditional South Indian dishes (veganized of course) and inventive foods, like the "cheese" balls and great desserts. The owner is very committed to the vegan cause
Read morePros: Commitment of the owner, Taste, Nutritious
TVP
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cymru321
Points +136
Little gem in the middle of Chennai - Edit
Lovely Vegan couple run this cute little restaurant. All the food was lovely and reasonably priced.
Read moreI had the triple C soup followed by Cheese balls, Chettinad pepper tofu. For main I had a tofu Biryani. Food is mainly Indian with some salad’s, soups and other western additions.
TVP
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adishekhar
Points +18
Amazing Vegan Gem in Chennai - Edit
We were bowled over by the quality of the food, the hospitality and the passion for vegan food which came through from the owner as we chatted. A must visit restaurant for vegans in Chennai!
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Sriiiiii
Points +30
Amazing food! - Edit
The whole menu-carefully curated and I swear it was the best vegan food I have ever tasted. The varities are endless! Hoping to go there again!
Read morePros: Food, Ambience, Service
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Julestext
Points +19
Fresh, welcoming and relaxed - Edit
The staff were friendly and helpful with tips on where dishes originate from and what they're like. The restaurant had earthy vibe, away from the street hustle. The dishes were delicious... and what a relief to find somewhere wholly vegan.
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SKRamaswamy
Points +13
Awesome Vegan Food - Edit
Fantastic food, fantastic ambiance—but most importantly, amazing service.
Read moreThe food was absolutely delicious, especially the Veg Fried Rice, Veg Noodles, Gobi Manchurian, and Butter Masala Tofu. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The Orange Cake with Chocolate Ganach was genuinely one of the best deserts I've tasted. The Almond Milk Chai is a must have!
The owner Shankar was incredibly kind and welcoming. He not only took the time to chat with us but also gave thoughtful suggestions on what to try. His warmth made the experience feel personal and memorable.
Highly recommend this place!
Pros: Flavorful and excellent vegan food, Hospitable and very welcoming staff, Nice Vibe and Decorations
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ThomasLawley
Points +20
Delicious food in nice environment - Edit
Staff were very friendly and helpful, would recommend the chettinad pepper tofu.
Read moreTVP
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Sallylovestony
Points +203
The best vegan place - Edit
Everything was wonderful! The food particularly - all fresh and full of flavour, very creative menu. We had 4 different desserts!!! The place is beautiful and so clean, and the people are wonderful - did I mention the food! So few pics,as we were too excited to eat 😁🤩
Read morePros: Exceptional food and flavours, Wonderful friendly people, Beautiful place inside and out
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Jalan333
Points +643
Six stars! Varied menu in a relaxing setting - Edit
Such a varied menu with so many options for different breads, rice, curries, cakes and ice creams. I had a curry and garlic rice and chilli & cheese roti. Then banana and almond cake. I took a non-vegan i met in Chennai a Biryani and mushroom soup and he didn’t believe it wasn’t vegan.
Read moreSuch a great family who own it and they were great chat with about animals and veganism in India.
Pros: Many types of rice and biryani, Reasonable price, Many deserts and ice creams
TVP
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vgopalk
Points +65
Excellent Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Visited Viridian Plate with friends for dinner last week (Weekday)
Read moreThe Dishes were excellent as was the Service.
Unfortunately we were quite hungry and did not take photos of the dishes or the Menu !
But, if you are a Vegan, this place should definitely be on your list - in Chennai
Pros: Food, Service , Location
TVP
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tantantan
Points +1149
Homey delicious food - Edit
We really enjoyed our dinner at Viridian's! Everything was so delicious. There's a range of creative vegan dishes, along with Indian staples, veganized Indian dishes, as well as pastas and noodles. Not everything was available but the menu is extensive. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Fully vegan family restaurant , Delicious food, Big menu
Cons: Slightly stuffy smell in dining area
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sathishsubramanian
Points +16
Great place, lovely surroundings, nice service - Edit
Very warm experience. The owner of the place - Shankar was super friendly. It felt like a home dinner. The food was great and genuinely vegan. 5 star definitely
Read morePros: Great food, Nice people, lovely surroundings
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Ramkishore
Points +13
Very good indeed - Edit
A small place (seats about 16-20 at a time I guess) with an outstanding vegan menu. I am not vegan but the two times I went to The Viridian Plate, I did wish I could turn one.
Read moreThe texture, flavours and the presentation of the various items are all excellent. The owners are hands-on and along with their staff, serve customers themselves. Of the really memorable items i have had, I must mention the peanut-curd rice and the cashew milk coffee. You simply cannot make out that they are not dairy-based!
They had a mock-meat festival recently, but not having participated, I cannot comment on it. They also have a little store that sells vegan food products and other hand-made items of household use.
Definitely worth repeat visits.
Pros: Quiet, cozy ambience., Variety--uniformly tasty--excellent presentation, The owners spend time with customers
Cons: Delay in time to serve-- order all items at once
TVP
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jRamanan
Points +179
Great Vegan place in Chennai - Edit
All items were tasty and enjoyable. Polite service. Even vegan skeptics enjoyed fully, I'm glad this was a place to show ppl that vegan food doesn't meant just grass.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-23
Pros: Excellent service, Satisfied belly , Good ambience around
Cons: Cant think of any, really!
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MeinNameIstRØt
Points +28
A bit overrated but guess it is good to support a vegan establishment - Edit
Indian dishes were generally ok - the jackfruit biriyani was the highlight. Alfredo sauce was gluey and disgusting.
Read morePros: food (indian not western dishes), air con, menu options
Cons: decor, value for money, seating
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RamMohan
Points +112
A Vegan gem tucked away in Chennai - Edit
Thanks to Happy Cow that we discovered this oasis for vegans... exclusively vegan..great for everyone. The dishes were all amazing and being on a Whole Food Plant based diet, they understood and accomodated us...Id eat here every day if I could
Read morePros: Exclusively Vegan , Delicious, Warm & Homely
Cons: No Cons
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LineshShah
Points +237
Excellent all vegan restaurant - Edit
Excellent, creative brilliant all vegan place offering vegan versions of Indian and fusion cuisine. Great service and wonderful taste. Many must try dishes. Very diligently prepared. Tons of menu options.
Read morePros: Great food, great taste., Great service, All vegan.
Cons: None that I can think of
TVP
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Paneerdas
Points +154
Amazing! - Edit
While visiting Chennai we went to this vegan restaurant 2 consecutive days. We were very impressed with the extensive selection of dishes from different genres. My daughter wanted to eat pasta and my son wanted Chinese noodles. I had stuffed parota with Tofu butter masala (it had been so long tasting it after becoming vegan).
Read moreWe also had the jackfruit biriyani with peanut yogurt Raita which was great!
It was all topped off with different kinds of vegan ice creams - my favorite was the paan flavor!
The menu has so much variety we went there twice!
Pros: Extensive vegan menu to suit every taste, Very nice owner who was very accommodating
Cons: Smallish dine in seating area
TVP
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Lizpimentel28
Points +107
Delicious! - Edit
Everyd dish was unique and very tasty! First time we could eat south Indian vegan dishes including Raita - a Business that advocates for animal rights and kindness to Planet Earth Very friendly staff
Read morePros: South Indian Vegan dishes, Unique Cheff inspire dishes, Store for goodies togo
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AmalieFarestvedt
Points +33
Beautiful place! - Edit
I really like going to The Viridian Place, it has become my go to place in Chennai! I like the little store connected to it where you can buy vegan foods and supplies. You can also borrow boardgames and books. The staff and owner in particular is super friendly and helpful
Read morePros: Fully vegan!, The staff is very friendly, They let me study
Cons: A little expensive only
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gfilinta
Points +102
Friendly Vegan Cafe - Edit
there are very friendly and active in veganism. they are not just selling food but passionately about animal rights. the food was very delicious, especially VEGAN CHEESE BALLS ! and ofcouse spicy Indian food😄
Read morePros: Completely Vegan Food, Delicious Vegan Cheese Balls, Friendly and Affordable
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SaileshRao
Points +16
Excellent Vegan restaurant - Edit
Excellent food, great service, beautiful presentation and ambience. The curd rice and Punjabi Khadi alone are worth the visit.
Read moreTVP
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RoopaKrithivasan
Points +100
Excellent - Edit
Tried a few things from this restaurant at their stall at the Alwarpet vegan festival. We had the jackfruit biryani with raita, curd rice and chai. All very flavorful and (in my opinion) the peanut curd used is better than dairy based curd. Even my dad, who eats curd rice everyday for at least two meals and was a bit skeptical, loved the vegan curd rice. Definitely recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-24
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