Review of Soul's Buddha Bowl at The Plant Food by greenp

Would not recommend this bowl from The Plant Food. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t bad. But I am pretty sure they have way better food on their menu! What’s up with this dish? Way too many things going on in my opinion. There are too many ingredients, which, taken alone, are mostly good/nicely prepared, but which were not meant to be put together, it seems. There is quinoa, edamame, chickpeas, potatoes, pumpkin (I think), red cabbage, mushrooms, cauliflower and cherry tomatoes, (loads of) tofu, plus beetroot hummus in the middle. When I say things don’t get on well in the plate, I mean that the cauliflower was for instance cooked in turmeric and lime I think, which had no business next to the other ingredients I’d say. Most ingredients felt a bit bland (while I’m usually the unseasoned veggie enthusiast). Additionally, another downside was that the dish was too dense (too many grains and not enough light/leafy/juicy veggies) and too dry: even though the hummus serving is quite big, it isn’t quite a sauce but rather a dip, and there is no further dressing. I think just some lime juice would have made a great difference! $10.90 for a filling but a bit disappointing plate.
I would not have this again, but would be curious to try less fancy looking and maybe better designed dishes from the tiny restaurant, which staff is super nice btw! My piece of advice here: head to The Plant Food but give another dish a try!!