Bela
68 Masonic St, Northampton
(413) 586-8011
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Fried Tempeh and Steamed Vegetables
Recent Reviews
Reviewers are right: as it’s the oldest veggie joint in town, it still has the old basic vegetarian fare many of us remember before faux/ processed analogues. When I say basic, though, these meals aren’t basic. They are made with familiar ingredients, but very, very well prepared and concocted. Bravo for the service and cozy atmosphere, too. It boggles my mind, however that they do not have a single vegan friendly bread of sorts that could go with the soup the way they have...
It’s hard to find a good vegetarian restaurant and this is one. The food is really delicious and very flavorful. Tempeh and vegetables perfectly cooked. Very plant forward fare. The atmosphere is relaxing and the waitstaff was lovely. The entree I had was too salty but I would go back again in an instant.
Its probably not the best vegetarianism food I've ever had (that would be my own, jk) but the chef can definitely cook vegetables and potatoes *really* well. Perfect level of not too mushy and not undercooked. Almost like master...