It's Friday night, soul,
jazz & funk vibrate from the backroom, muffled conversations fill the hall, and fresh hot soul food smells delectably
good. My mouth waters over the
menu. Greens, yams, black eyed peas, grits, cornbread, biscuits and
gravy, sandwiches, cup cakes, cinnamon
rolls, pies the list goes on. My first encounter with Souley Vegan was a year ago, not too long after the restaurants opening. Impressed with the concept, more than your average vegan, if there is such a thing, dines here. At the joint there are all kinds of people from families feeding children to the younger hipsters enjoying the organic ales, Souley is popping with doors open & filled until 12:30am. Phone orders can take a 1/2 hour to prepare, but the waits for a table are surprisingly fast & worth it.
My first visit I was delighted by all the dishes, but disappointed that
many of them included soy product. I'm still wishing to get vegan gumbo
without tofu! But tonight I was plesantly surprised to find two new
highlighted seitan dishes. Buffalo seitan wings, & chicken
fried seitan steak with gravy and grilled onion served w/ asparagus
& baked potato. OMG! I will try next time! Tonight we ordered the
family deal, $28 for a grip of sides that feed all four of us & then
some, especially when we add on fries. Another great dish is the
spaghetti that comes with a huge plate & side of bread. My 7 year
old loves it. The food at Souley Vegan is filling & high tasting with great size portions & reasonable prices. We have never left unsatisfied and it is the only vegan soul food available in the bay. The safe & lively location by Jack London Square makes it a great place to hang out. We highly recommend it! Great heart, food & ingredients.
Souley Vegan
http://souleyvegan.com/
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