31 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in East Lansing

“I'm a truck driver who was delivering a load in the area and craving ramen. So, I found this place and ordered via Uber Eats. Let me start off by saying that the food is absolutely phenomenal. Everything tasted high quality and fresh. The food was packaged carefully. The broth for my spicy ramen didn't even leak! I also ordered the wontons in chili oil, which, again, were very fresh. The skin was thin, too, so it wasn't too doughy— just the perfect bite. My co-driver ordered the stir-fried udon with beef and enjoyed it immensely.

Now, onto the not-so-great details: this place is not very affordable with its high prices. It's the kind of restaurant you go to to Treat Yourself(TM). As delicious as it was, the spicy ramen came out to a whopping $39 with added toppings. Now, of course, it was my decision to add those toppings, so I'm not TOO hung up on that (mainly because I'm still trying to convince myself that the quality and taste at least made it worth a shot). But, nowhere on the menu or website does it describe what the ramen already comes with (no picture either), so it was either: 1) order and hope it comes with the usual toppings; or 2) ensure it has toppings by adding it myself. Normally, I would have no issue doing that, but keep in mind that the toppings range from $2.99 - $4.99 each. I think this restaurant could include more detailed descriptions for its dishes, and not just for the ramen. The item descriptions have VERY few words to begin with.

Moving on from the ramen itself, the prices for everything else I ordered were pretty high for the portion received. The scallion pancake was $11.95, but it only came with a single pancake. Usually, at that price, you'd get way more. The takoyaki was $10.95 with only 4 balls, and the signature sausage was $13.95 for what I'm pretty sure was only one sliced-up sausage. All were VERY good (the takoyaki was just okay), but the prices kind of killed it for us. Again, we're just sort of in a state of denial trying to convince ourselves it was worth it, because there is ZERO doubt that the food was amazing.

All things considered, I would come here again, but definitely only during a Treat Yourself(TM) day. Maybe next time, we'll try sitting in!“

“Came in tonight to celebrate my birthday with my husband. I always get the tonkatsu ramen (delicious). Tonight I tried the orange chicken for the first time. I'm so glad I did! It was perfectly sauced and still crispy. Service was fast and friendly despite being absolutely packed💗“

“AWESOME, been here twice this weekend. Sunday's lunch buffet is GREAT.“

“You cannot go wrong! Fair prices for what you get, I ordered a sushi roll and it was a decent size from what you’d get anywhere else and fills you up! Tastes great and if I lived closer definitely be going there often to try more of their menu“

“Dude, this place was amazing! The food and service were incredible. The crab Rangoon was delicious—way better than your average Chinese restaurant stuff; they were tiny and cute. I hope they're handmade, because if so, they're amazing. And the pad see ew was so good! I have a high spice tolerance, so I'd go low-medium to medium heat if you try it, but the flavor was great. I had to stop because I was stuffed.“

“It is such a great place to eat at, with or without kids. My entire family was super impressed and I can’t wait to go back.“

“Great food,service,and prices“

“We love it for all our family get togethers. The private rooms are so nice“

“Huge shoutout to Big Apple Bagels East Lansing! Multiple times I have ordered or placed large orders to be shared with family, volunteers and the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan - ALL the food has been delicious. The muffins moist (I know how some love that word! haha). The staff has always been very friendly, including accommodating some special requests needed for my specific deliveries. I feel they even went above and beyond on my last order (08/31) and greatly appreciate it. I will definitely be returning for future partnership!“

“A "hole in the wall" take-out restaurant that's delicious 😋 I love all the different bubble tea options and the food is always delicious, filling and worth the price!“

“My only regret is not having come here before. The food was delicious and portions are very generous. I had their eggplant in garlic sauce but also had a chance to taste the orange chicken and Mongolian beef, which were also amazing. Service was fantastic and really fast. Highly recommend it and I will be back.“

“Always enjoy their pizza-I’m never disappointed.“

“This is a pretty cool bar. We've been there a few times. The atmosphere is great. They're usually so busy that the service is hit or miss. The food is tasty bar food. My only gripe is that it's not gluten allergen friendly. Their best food are burgers and all the burgers come with fries that are have bread coating. There's really no substitute. If you're looking for a cool bar, go here. If you have gluten issues, skip it. There's better options elsewhere in EL.“

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe“

“Great food, great service!“

“What an amazing meal. Everything we ordered was great.“

“I used to go here all the time for a burger, a pitcher of Sam Adams and some darts or pool. Today was the first time I have been back in about 13 years. And it was mostly the same with the exception of the pool table which is no longer there. Sad face. But burgers and fries are decent. Not an obnoxious atmosphere. They have a nice patio, it was just too hot tonight to enjoy it.“

“Worked for ma bell in 1994 on M.A.C. . I live in Connecticut and eat pizza all the time. This pizza was amazing. Crisp bottom, cooked to perfection. Thanks guys ill spread the word.

Best pizza i had in Michigan. Service is class.“

“10/10“

“Amazing place in downtown Lansing with amazing food to go with it. Service wise they sit you down really fast and the staff is always nice. A bit pricey but for the food you get to eat and make for yourself on there tabletop grill. It's a perfect date night idea“

“I've been craving takoyaki for a while and decided to try Sapporo. it was the closest I've had in town to what I learned to make in Japan. The veggie shoyu ramen also hit the spot. 10 out 10 will be back often!“

“We have been to many Indian restaurants. This was up with the best we've had. True Indian cuisine. Michigan State has 50000+ on-campus students, multiply that by family and friends, and if some of you visitors seek authentic Indian food try Swagath. \nIf You E. Lansing Swagath owner/operator folks are checking your reviews, we really liked everything , but we suggest you find an interior advisor (e.g. some where around MSU, and change your lighting). Make yuor dining area warmer. It didn't bother us; we just notice that kind of thing. Thanks for the great meal.“

“Order the "The Best One"... it is definitely worth it!!! 😎💚🤍🌯🙏🏽“

“During my wonton soup addiction, this place is my absolute goto. The owner remembers his customers, and every detail of their orders. The atmosphere and service makes each visit feel like your visiting family. Thank you for perfect soup, every single time!“

“It's was our first time dining here. The staff are extremely welcoming. We ordered Kim bap, beef short ribs, and sweet n sour pork. Every bite was delicious. The entrees came with bean sprouts, potato salad, kim chi, and fish cakes. Well worth the price!! My daughter, and I can't wait to go back!“

“Best papaya salad in Lansing area. I’ve tried quite a few. And the seafood broth for Pho is delicious. Everything we’ve eaten is wonderful. My go to Vietnamese restaurant.“

“Our second time here, and the lovely ladies behind the bar are sweet and knowledgeable!!! Cooks know how to whip up an AMAZING pizza, and the burgers are 🔥 Glad we found this place!!! We WILL be back!!!♥️“

“The oasis of East Lansing. Quality Establishment.“

“I used to be a regular at this place when my office was just a mile away. I probably have not eaten here in 8 to 10 years. My go to dish was always Mongolian beef. I had it again and it was still as delicious as I remembered it. I'm not wild about the rice, and did not eat much of it. The main dish did not skimp on meat, which was good.“

“for a quick bite this place is awesome. we got there 10 minutes to close and was able to sit down to eat. we had a wonderful hot meal of rueban combo and gyro combo. the server service was prompt, friendly and helpful we never did catch her name. we were in and out in roughly 30 minutes if sitting down. they have a limited menu compared to other locations but the usual suspects are available. parking is in ramp or street per usual east Lansing downtown.“

“I wanted to write a review about El Azteco West but their page no longer appears in my search. The manager, Bobby, demonstrates unprecedented unprofessionalism and incompetence. My boyfriend was a cook at the Westside location but quit due to egregious health code violations. They let a burrito sit out on the counter for almost two hours, then microwaved it and served it to a customer. There's severe mice infestation. They also stored the tiolet brush on the same shelf as the clean dishes. Things got ridiculous after my boyfriend quit and called the health department. Bobby withheld his paycheck from him because she wanted to confront him about calling the health department. She called him evil for notifying the health department, instead of handling the complaints internally. Astoundingly, she denied that letting for sit out for almost two hours and then serving it to a customer constituted a health code violations. When my boyfriend finally picked up his check, someone had written "turd" on it. They also only paid him minimum wage, far less than the other cooks. The manager, Bobby, threatened to call the police on me for slander for telling people about the mice infestation and for writing truthful negative reviews. Bobby was so pathetic, she threatened to call our landlord. I discourage everyone from eating at this restaurant and working there. I've never experienced such a dirty, poorly run restaurant with managers who disregard food safety and professionalism.“