15 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in University City

“I recently moved from Houston to STL for my job, and let me tell you, I've been on the hunt for a good Sichuan restaurant in the city. Well, I finally found it! This place checks all the boxes for me. The vibe is homely, and the staff is quick to serve.Now, let's talk about the food. For appetizers, we ordered fried chicken wings - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Then came the crispy fish, which was cooked to perfection. The Chengu fried chicken was the highlight of the meal, and the Sichuan tofu was a delicious vegetarian option.The entree options are enormous, and I guarantee they'll fill your hungry stomach and make you content afterward. This place is my new go-to spot, and I'll be coming here more often. Trust me, if you're a fan of Sichuan cuisine, you won't be disappointed. Get your taste buds ready and head over to this fantastic Sichuan restaurant!“

“We recently got a big order for a little shindig we were having. The people were nice, the process was smooth, and the food was an absolute hit. We have been here a number of times and will continue to but this was such a positive experience I had to leave a review :)“

“Delicious. Owner is quick, to the point with service. Perfect if you're looking for a quick meal that is GOOD and CHEAP. Probably the best food I've ever ate for the price. I got bibimbob & bulgogi beef, both were delicious. Cash only“

“Amazing, authentic food! Very fresh ingredients, served hot.“

“It was the first time having St Louis style ribs. They were fried and burnt to the consistency of charcoal. If that's the way there supposed to be then fine and not for me. The staff was very accommodating and let me switch them out for some dry rubbed smoked ribs and they were good. I also had the brisket and it was very good. I would go back again. Just need to know about the St Louis ribs. Not willing to give up.I was in town again and decided to give this place another try. The Mac- n -cheese, fries, popover, and this time the ribs were excellent. However the brisket was dry and tough. It really should not of been served. I've eaten at a lot of BBQ's joints and Salt + Smoke is not alone. They are all hit or miss.“

“Had the 4 course omakase dinner here, and it was amazing. The interior decor is beautiful, elegant, simple. The setting is intimate, and definitely gives and elevated vibe. The service is impeccable. Each course they brought was a hit. The fish was very fresh and skillfully prepared. I appreciated that all of the fish had minimal sauces or seasonings, thus letting its natural flavor shine. Definitely a great place for a special occasion!“

“One of the best sandwiches we have had in STL, lemonade tastes homemade/fresh. Not only that but the service was top notch, I needed some special changes to the sandwich for health reasons and the found a way to accommodate a very picky order which I greatly appreciate. Very nice staff, great atmosphere inside and on the patio. Will definitely go again. Dog friendly“

“I have been here a couple of times. Both times we had great interaction with the owner and his wife.This is not your typical St Louis Chinese food. The food at this location is a cut above. Every single item I tried on both occasions was spectacular. I would rate this as the highest quality Chinese food in St Louis.Do not miss the opportunity to try this restaurant!“

“Tumeric is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We have been here numerous times, and we were always happy with the quality of food and service here after each visit. The wait staffs have been friendly and welcoming. Tumeric provided a pleasant and soothing ambience in addition to comfy booth seatings.They sold out of chicken 65 tonight, so my partner got the Kale Palak Chaat. This was an interesting dish where kales was disguised in a yummy way - crispy and flavorful. We also got Paper Dosa and Butter Chicken. We tried a few places served Dosa in STL but Tumeric's Dosa is the best! I highly recommended the Paper Dosa here. Basically, Dosa is a thin, crispy, Indian style crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter - definitely a vegan friendly item. You can pick your own fillings such as potato/egg/chicken or lamb. My favorite is the potato filling. Their butter chicken served with Basmati rice on the side was finger licking good!!!! The sauce was very buttery/creamy, and the chicken was very moist. It's even better when warm fresh Garlic Naan dip in the sauce. Highly recommend!!!Vegetarian options: Paper DosaKid-friendliness: High chairs“

“Frank and Helen's is a neighborhood icon but is losing it's lease in the fall.We went to show our support for local restaurants, but the service was so slow and portions very ungenerous. They are going to have a hard time continuing elsewhere.“

“Food is great as always, the Gogi Bowl with chicken, fried sweet potatoes, burrito with steak, and kimchi fried rice with steak were all delicious. The friendly staff, clean environment, and fast service made our dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend.“

“Great food and exceptional service. We will be back.“

“I have celiac disease which, in very watered down terms, is a gluten allergy. I was nervous coming in because as a celiac, trying new restaurants is really scary when you know you might get sick.if you ask, they're super accommodating! my waitress was super nice and super patient and happily found an old copy of an allergen menu for me. as you'd expect, there aren't a whole lot of options available when it comes to rolls; there's spicy tuna, the california roll, etc. HOWEVER, there's tons of options when it comes to sashimi and nigiri! the fish is fresh and melts in your mouth and, above all, the staff is friendly, diverse, and all have really cool tattoos lol. thanks for the good food! :)Dietary restrictions: They happily make accommodations for gluten allergies!“

“We stopped by Ranoush after a show so it was on the later side. I can't comment on the atmosphere earlier. It is a hookah bar as well so be aware if that makes you uncomfortable. The food was delicious! Everything we tried was spiced well, and excellently prepared. My only negative to the experience was the constant stream of music videos being shown. I believe I have now seen enough booty shaking to last a lifetime... Seriously. But hey, if that's your thing, more power to you. Just not for me. I might try going back earlier in the day, (or maybe get it to go?)“

“First time here and the food did not disappoint. The cheese curds were bomb and so was the burgers. The drinks were cheap and definitely full of liquor ?. Only problem we had was it was an hour wait for our food like literally. Also our onion rings came out burnt really bad, she took them back and never brung out a new fresh batch (did get taken off bill but I still wanted my food!) Staff is nice and friendly as much can be in a very crowded place. Definitely a lot to look at in there. Big“