Herban Vegans - Cincinnati

I wanted to like this place more than I did. I hadn't eaten all day, and after a busy day including exercise, I was ravenous. The menu sounded incredible, and I wanted to order everything on it. The staff was friendly, and I had an enjoyable exchange with the cashier. I ordered the chowdah, and the southern platter. My companion ordered the seafood platter. We were given an estimated time of 15-20 minutes, and ended up waiting for an hour, causing us to be late for an appointment. We didn't mind because we figured the food would be worth it, and great food takes time to prepare. This was not great food though. The chowdah smelled and tasted rancid, I only took two bites before tossing it, and my companion agreed it was bad. I did enjoy the greens and miracle mac, and the crispy chicken wasn't bad. They were out of maple yams, so they swapped in the BBQ sweet potato fries instead. They were overcooked and not great, but still edible. My companion's order was very greasy, everything was deep-fried, not what we imagined when ordering it, as the menu says nothing about it being so greasy and fried. It made her stomach hurt from all the grease. Maybe this wasn't the usual for this place, but we won't be returning. The price was high as well, $47 for everything before tip. I know vegan food at restaurants is expensive, and I'm happy to pay for high quality but this is not worth the price in my opinion.

Stopped in on my way through town and tried the platter which seemed to have a bit of all the seafood. The fish was phenomenal. I love banana blossoms as a fish alternative. The slaw was delicious too, creamy and crunchy. The one thing that could improve are the sweet potato fried. The order I had were very dark and not thoroughly cooked.

Not only do I love that it’s minority owner, but it is sooooo good! They’re very friendly, have great prices and some of the best vegan options I’ve seen around! I highlyyyyy recommend, it is definitely a must have! The things I wish I could eat but avoid due to not being vegan, gluten free, dairy free- I can have here!!!!

That was the worst food we've ever eaten. I found haare in the mac and cheese that smeared sweet potato like it could have been some kind of ammoniacal cleaner in them. we ordered $100 worth of food and most of it was not possible. we are not picky foods and have a high tolerance for incomplete foods. this was unacceptable to repeat. the pictures do not even resemble remotely their actual eating, but also. I'm not sure how this restaurant is still in business.

My man and I have the south plate and loved her. possibly the most convincing vegan huh I had in my 9 years vegan. the personal was really nice.