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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.
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146 Reviews
First Review by Vegan Vagabond
vegan55
Points +142
Bang bang!! - Edit
The bang bang broccoli was outstanding! Everything we ordered was good. 👍 It is pricey but very tasty
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Mmaarrss
Points +512
Hard choices - Edit
Very happy. We tried five things and were pleased with everything. Staff is extremely nice and food came out promptly.
Read moreWe 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
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lilvegancat
Points +849
Great upscale option - Edit
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.
Read moreWe 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
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gizelle617
Points +1618
Delicious drinks and food - Edit
The star of the show was the ginger mocktail, highly recommended!
Read moreThe 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
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Joshua_De_Serres
Points +1150
Probably my favourite restaurant - Edit
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.
Read moreItems 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
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kendallgee1313
Points +1263
Great experience, but pricey - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-22
Cmf614
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.
Read morekendallgee1313
Matcha cheese cake, potato dumplings, bao bun, and the broccoli— I forget the name, but it’s a appetizer!
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XOXO
Points +1836
Planta is in Chicago! - Edit
One of the really good restaurants out there is now in Chicago. Come and enjoy!
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BiancaVegan23
Points +109
Nope. - Edit
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.
Read morePros: All vegan, Sushi roll, Nice ambiance
Cons: Rude host, Unorganized, Uncommunicative Server
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RocketGomez
Points +355
Greasy, flavorless food. - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Nice interior, Nice waiter
Cons: Greasy food, Bland food, Expensive
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·X·
Points +21590
Great - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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.
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kylejpatrick
Points +42
Great Atmosphere, Decent Food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Amazing Atmosphere, Very Comfortable, Great Waitstaff
Cons: Expensive, Small Portions, Lackluster Flavors
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MELISS682COMB
Points +33
PROBABLY MY NEW FAVOURITE RESTAURANT! - Edit
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!
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FrauBausFamM
Points +679
Vegan at its best - Edit
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!
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veganondarun
Points +229
Extremely rare 100% Plant Based yet somewhat upscale dining. - Edit
Vegan goodness at its finest….
Read moreParking - 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
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leahk3
Points +566
Love their truffle fried rice! - Edit
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)!
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Furociousvegan94
Points +232
INCREDIBLE 5 stars - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Everything vegan, Super fresh and delicious , Excellent service
Cons: Pricey
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groverthepotato
Points +252
Truly amazing bites - Edit
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!
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JenniferHamer
Points +33
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Top notch service and really tasty menu offerings. Small plates for sharing
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EasyE
Points +24
Expectations Wildly Exceeded - Edit
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.
Read moreI’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
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pkkellow
Points +189
Torched and pressed - Edit
This is my death row meal, torched and pressed does something to me
Read moreMichaelTelesky
I literally laughed out loud, death row meal! 😂
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Tigra220
Points +10644
PLANTA Power - Edit
Call me a lucky ducky, because I just so happened to be within driving distance of its grand opening night, 29Sep22. I became a Planta fan whilst on vacation in Miami. Their Chicago location is gorgeous and elegant. It's perfect for dates, families, business lunches, solo dining, or hanging out with friends. You can dress up or down (but I'd take caution on how "down" you dress; jeans and a t-shirt are just fine for weekdays. You may want to dial it up on weekend evenings, or you could feel out of place - if you care about that sort of thing).
Read moreBeing that it was their first day of serving the public, there was a learning curve for the staff. This didn't bother me. Everyone was very pleasant.
I noticed that the Chicago menu differs from the Miami one. This location didn't have my favorite dessert, but they did have my favorite appetizer!
BANG BANG BROCCOLI -
deep fried broccoli covered in a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. I will order this every time.
JACKFRUIT WINGS -
they weren't on the Miami menu so I wanted to try them. They were...different. Not horrible, but not good (to me) I wouldn't order them again.
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE -
ordered sans celery and cashews. Deliciously flavorful cured rice, which was even more prominent when I warmed up leftovers days later.
BROWNIE A LA MODE -
it was just ok. Neither the brownie or the ice cream were outstanding in any way. (Both the brownie and the ice cream at their Miami location are phenomenal).
If you're familiar with their infamous, humongous, delicious, soft chocolate chip cookies, be advised they didn't have them here. Maybe that'll change over time. They DO have the sushi here though.
Planta is definitely a vibe. Can't wait to go back to try more of their Chicago menu.
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connorb
Points +110
One of the most amazing vegan restaurants - Edit
Gorgeous ambiance, delicious food, and friendly staff. Astonishing selection of drinks. One of the nicest upscale restaurants I’ve been to, vegan or otherwise
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VegTek
Points +106
Maki Mondays - Edit
Awesome vegan Asian dishes! Unlimited maki on Mondays after 5pm. Definitely worth a visit if you love sushi. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Unlimited maki on Mondays , Several delicious sushi options, Desserts
Cons: Pricey, Seating can be tight, Service is slow when super busy
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JenniferJacobs
Points +34
Missing protein - Edit
What a beautiful place, delicious food and drinks, and great service!
Read moreBut i have a big problem with the lack of substance to the dishes. I think there were two dishes that featured tofu and one with just egg (we were there for brunch) on the entire menu. Most of the meat replacements were fruit, veggies, mushrooms or jackfruit.
I asked, and we were told that most of the patrons are non-vegans, so it really concerns me that people will have this experience of veganism as so unsatisfying. Plus, the portions are so small!
We had:
- Chow Fun Noodles from the brunch menu - this was the one dish with just egg (and such a small bit of it...) and it was our favorite.
- Unagi eggplant - beautiful and smoky
- Bao slider - good but so small
- Crispy gyoza - okay
Pros: Delicious, beautifully presented food, Gorgeous space, Great service
Cons: Most entrees had no protein component
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1049
100% Vegan - Edit
You would not believe this is 100% plant based, every dish had so much flavor and such creativity. We tried most of the rolls, the small plates and a few bowls. For dessert, we had the matcha cheesecake and the brownie, both were superb. Overall, our favorites were probably the Udon Noodles, Cauliflower Tots, Torched & Pressed sushi and the Mapo Mushroom over rice. However, we were so impressed with everything we ordered. Nick, our server was top notch, so professional., helpful and friendly. #Veganuary
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Great service, Ambiance
Cons: Pricey vs most vegan restaurants but avg for area
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thevegancreator
Points +626
Would leave 10 stars if I could - Edit
For us, this was the best vegan restaurant (experience / food) ever! We loved the place and enjoyed all of our dishes. We can highly recommend the chili peanut noodles, the jackfruit wings, the rainbow rolls and the chocolate brownie!
Read moreThe menu was quiet large and the service was great, too. Honestly don’t know what else I could be asking for.
Pros: Best vegan restaurant for us so far, Delicious food , Excellent service
MichaelTelesky
We were so blown away, cannot wait to go back!
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phashonkat
Points +503
Great vibe & vittles - Edit
This is a great spot for a night out on the town: gorgeous bar with creative craft cocktails, delicious and varied menu with something for everyone - every design element of the atmosphere & ambiance feels just as thought out as every item on the menu. You can come here whether you’re craving a snack or a meal - whether it’s sushi, noddles, salad, or just a drink.
Read morePros: Interesting options , Rad vibe, Fast service even when crowded
Cons: Expensive
MichaelTelesky
Great review. I agree it is expensive compared to an average vegan restaurant. However, I compared to our old annual dinner in the city before going vegan, and it was roughly the same as Ruth's Chris or Joe's, without any harm to animals as a huge bonus! We did have two bottles of wine, and probably tried every roll, so way over ordered.
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