Onion Maiden - Pittsburgh

First, I am not vegan. I am an omnivore committed to delicious food of any kind. So I didn’t have high hopes for food that is mostly defined by what is not in it. I am delighted to say I was wrong. Wrong with a capital Wr. The food has a satisfying mix of textures, heavy on the umami and they aren’t afraid to deep fry some tater tots. I would come here for any meal, not just a when I feel compelled to be virtuous. My omnivore soul is happy.

Excellent vegan food. Danger Noodles, Coffins, any of the loaded tots, and Sweet Leaf cake are favorites. I really miss the online ordering/takeout the way it used to be over most of the pandemic (to be able to order the specials/dessert online) but I get that they're trying to focus on bringing back the main dine-in business. I don't really miss eating in small, crowded restaurants, but do miss getting weekly takeout from here! Either way, the food is great and I would recommend if you're vegan or not.

Small seating area but fabulous food. Go early because it gets crowded and don't forget that it's cash only. I'm vegan but even if I wasn't I'd still go there. The tater tots are unexpectedly flavorful but never greasy. I had The Woods and I wish I could have ordered a second bowlful. The forbidden rice, kale, and the tofu are outstanding together. Cannot wait to go back.

I am not vegan, but my visiting in-laws are. We took them to this restaurant, and everything on the menu was so delicious and packed with flavor that I will be coming back on my own even when the in-laws aren't visiting! This is by far some of the best food I've had in the burgh. I see only 5 star reviews from sane people! Believe them.

If you love metal, and vegan food this is the place for you. Everything is so good. We tried Balls to the Wall, General Ngo’s, Emperor Palpatots, Hang Ten, Cookie Monster, Metalachi Cookie, Rainbow in the Dark brownie, green manalishi cupcake, and Red Wedding Iced Tea. Everything was delicious! I liked the General Ngo’s over the Emperor Palpatots. You’d think that the cabbage and bean sprouts would make the tots soggy, but nope! Still crunchy. The dawg was sooooo good. I could have eaten like 20 of them. The balls to the wall were tofu croquettes are definitely the best way I’ve had tofu. Get these for your friend who hates tofu. Game changer. The wedding cookie was very flavorful, but a bit crumbly. The chocolate chip cookie, and brownie were good too. The real winner tho was the green manalishi cupcake. Matcha almond cake filled with strawberry cashew cream. Finished it all with the red wedding tea, don’t skip it. No dine in, but we took it to go and ate over at the Grandview Overlook.