-
CLOSED: Taste of Asia
-
14
Closed
-
Veg-options
Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Thai
Vietnamese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan menu with appetizers, vermicelli dishes, and main entrees. Tofu available. Previously located on Ocean Blvd. Reported closed December 2021.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 02 Dec 2021 by Vegan_
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by xsamx on 05 Nov 2009
-
-
19 Reviews
First Review by xsamx
JoshTheberge
Points +34
Good food, good place - Edit
Good food. Good location. Good decor. Recently changed their name to Stiks. Friendly staff.
Read moreGuest
Jmatthewg
Points +41
Tasty - Edit
Tasty but a lil pricey, the hours are weird
Read moreGuest
MsGabbyGlitter
Points +32
Tasty - Edit
Very friendly staff. Better to order in advance to go. Tasty food and large servings.
Read moreGuest
JustJulie90
Points +28
Wish I could give 5 stars - Edit
Fantastic food. Offers full vegan menu, with a broad range of options. This is a go-to place for my family
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Delicious , Great for the whole family
Guest
IshaA.Demir
Points +105
Best vegan Thai food - Edit
I love their vegan food, so delicious and best vegan Thai food
Read morePros: Taste so yummy /, Fast, Rich vegan menu
Cons: Only take out
Guest
VibrantVegan
Points +44
New set-up - Edit
Taste of Asia recently changed to include a self-serve option. You can order at the bar and take your food either home or to the table of your choice. Self-serve is quick and there is a sign no tipping for self-serve (extra $ savings is always a good thing although this restaurant is already affordable).
Read moreThey still offer waitress service, but why bother?
The owners and employees are incredibly nice and helpful. As others said, the menu is clearly marked with a lot of vegan options. They can adjust for allergies/sensitivities (such as no nuts) and you can feel confident that the food will come out right every time.
Delicious. It's our go-to and we love it!
PS They deserve 5 stars, but that is only allowed for dedicated vegan restaurants.
Pros: Accommodating, Big portions, Friendly staff
Guest
JenniferCook
Points +840
Wonderful Pad Thai - Edit
This has been our favorite go-to vegan pad thai for many years. They never disappoint. Tofu is crispy, the dishes are flavorful (we've tried the vegan appetizers, but always have the pad thai), and the menu is clearly marked.
Read moreThe owner and staff are friendly but not intrusive. The atmosphere is tranquil. Love this place.
Pros: Vegan options, Knowledgable, friendly staff, Pad Thai!
Cons: Go early, it gets crowded on weekends in season!
Guest
HeatherMorgan
Points +66
great vegan options - Edit
We saw this restaurant on happy cow and decided to give it a try. All the vegan options are clearly marked and if you specify vegan you will not get any fish sauce. Everyone thought it was delicious. Service was great!
Read morePros: clearly marked vegan options, large serving size
Guest
BeetleDove
Points +56
wonderful! - Edit
The staff here were all so friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of vegan options, which are clearly marked on the menu. I had the pad Thai with tofu, and it was amazing. The tofu was crispy and delicious. If I lived in the area, I'd eat here all the time!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, CLEARLY marked vegan options
Cons: none.
Guest
namlove
Points +148
Taste of Asia - Edit
I'm very glad they have a vegan menu. I haven't tried it, because everything on it, apparently, has mainstream sugar in it, which I don't eat. And they won't make anything custom, holding the sugar. If they'd use a less-refined type of sugar, like organic sugar, they'd gain all the customers I know (there are a bunch) who are either allergic to or untrusting of mainstream white sugar.
Read morePros: vegan options
Cons: mainstream sugar in everything
Guest
EvieShen-Tal
Points +52
Vegan clearly labeled - Edit
This asian Fusion restaurant is very vegan friendly with the menu clearly labeled. . Their prices are high for thai food. They serve dairy free thai tea made with coconut milk!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-01-07
Pros: dairy free coconut milk thai tea, many vegan options and clearly labled, decent food
Cons: priced high for Thai
Guest
VegQuest34236
Points +16
They know their Vegan - Edit
Good overall experience and one of the "go to" places to add to your Vegan stops. Love the fact they have dedicated Vegan menu and willing to guide you through options/recommendations. They were also willing to accommodate by desire for no/low use of oils. Food was flavorful and plenty of choices worthy of return visit. They also host vegan special events - how cool is that?
Read morePros: Dedicated Vegan Menu-and it's good, Clearly marked GF, Staff
Cons: wish it was walking distance-but worth short drive
Guest
willg
Points +36
Great Find! - Edit
We found Taste of Asia through Happy Cow, and chose it on the basis of having a vegan section on the menu. Our hostess/waitress was great - guided us toward some favorites on the menu. Don't be confused by the online menu (some of the dishes on the vegan menu say they have egg in them - just make sure they know you want vegan). We had the green curry and Koor Mee Lao - the green curry was especially great. We'll definitely be back.
Read morePros: Great food, They understand vegan
Cons: The online menu is a litte confusing
Guest
toocuteforbacon
Points +63
Loved it, but my family ruined my experience... - Edit
Taste of Asia is a nice sit down restaurant, which my family and I went to as a special occasion.
Read moreOf course I was excited because:
1: Thai food!
2: Vegan menu!!!
Sadly, my Mom and sister were arguing loudly the entire time we were there, and I will also not be returning with them because of it.
I tried the green curry, but it was my first time getting green curry and I did not expect that much basil. Now that I know though, I'm sure green curry is not my thing.
Returning soon with two of my friends, both vegetarians, and one who is trying to become vegan.
Will update my review with info about the veggie dumplings, and the possibility of a salt and oil free dish!
Pros: Nice atmosphere, Smells amazing, VEGAN MENU
Cons: Too quiet for some families
Guest
VegAnneATX
Points +89
New Location!! - Edit
We were looking around for this restaurant on Ocean Blvd. and couldn't find it. Turns out the new location is listed on the website as:
Read more4413 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
Guest
MargoDolan
Points +44
Nice surprise near the beach! - Edit
Last night after we watched the sunset on Siesta Beach I used the Happy Cow app on my phone and discovered this restaurant was nearby and offered a Vegan Menu. We were delighted to discover a nice selection of choices, a very helpful waitresses and the willingness to modify preparations to minimize the oils used in preparing the food. We ordered the Papaya Salad to start. The size of the dish would satisfy most as a main dish. It was spicy in the way we like it and there wasn't a shred left! Our group then ordered a variety of curry and rice dishes. Brown rice is available and the vegetables were steamed. Again, the portions are generous but delicious and we all were happy for a bit of a walk after dinner to aid our digestion. I would very much recommend this restaurant to those who are near or on Siesta Key!
Read morePros: Good Vegan Menu, Outdoor tables, Helpful staff
Cons: Small restaurant, Can be hard to find parking in village
Guest
rellis
Points +42
Wonderful Vegan Thai Food - Edit
During a week stay in Sarasota we ate twice at Taste of Asia as the food was too good to pass up. Authentic Thai food in along the small strip in Siesta Key village in an elegant setting, wonderful, fast and friendly service and plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian choices. I had the Pad Thai with Tofu which was perfectly done, flavorful, plentiful and delicious. My friends had the Pad Mei which was equally amazing. An additional plus, they serve Beer Lao which is a great beer and goes perfectly with Thai food. All food is served very mild unless you ask for more spice. Highly recommend for Vegans and non-Vegans alike.
Read moreEnjoy.
Pros: Delicious Food, Wonderful Service, Flavorful Vegan
Cons: A little pricey , difficult to find
Guest
ajgrae
Points +38
Awesome Vegan Menu - Edit
Great choices for both vegetarians and vegans, expertly prepared. LOVE the fresh rolls! Some great new sake flavors available now, too. Well worth the drive out to Siesta Key. Note to former fans: they have MOVED from Main St. Sarasota to Siesta Key!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Monday November 21, 2011
Pros: Excellent Food, Knowledgeable staff, healthy cuisine
Cons: Hard to see from street, Music from Italian restaurant interferes, higher end pricing
Guest
xsamx
Points +426
Solid - Edit
Taste of Asia is surprisingly vegan-friendly, featuring a separate menu page for vegan items. They have a few appetizers, including spring rolls and crispy tofu, some soups, rice vermicelli buns, and a host of entrees with vegetables and tofu. Some really good curries, too.
Read moreI found it a little strange that to "share" your dish with someone else incurred an extra $4.00 charge, but apparently this is common in Sarasota. Regardless, with a variety of vegan options, Taste of Asia is a good spot for the non-meat-eating crowd to head.
Pros: vegan-friendly, taste
Cons: a little pricey
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 4845 times.