19 Best Vegan Restaurants in East Rutherford

“GERMAN DONER KEBAB - AN ENLIGHTENMENT If you're from Berlin, it feels like there's a kebab store on every other corner. So I can recognize and judge a kebab when I see it. Even just leaving Berlin and Brandenburg, the kebab experience changes within Germany. The further you get away from Berlin, the worse the kebabs get. Some time ago in New York, I discovered one or two places trying to make a kebab. Unfortunately, I have not yet been able to find a proper kebab in New York, despite the name kebab. What was being sold was called a kebab, but had very little to do with a kebab and tasted even less like a kebab. All the more enlightenment then... the recommendation of a friend living in Brooklyn. "German Doner Kebab" in Brooklyn. And then the first kebab there since 2018 here in New York. I can't even describe how happy I was. It looked like a kebab, it tasted like a kebab and came pretty close to a kebab from Berlin. Really well made. Incl. tax 12.51 dollars is a bit steep, but still good value for New York. The portion was good and filling. Everything is really fresh and well seasoned. The bread was just as it should be, thin and crispy. This was pretty much the best kebab I've had in a very, very long time (with the exception of one visit to Berlin). I will definitely go back there again. GERMAN DONER KEBAB - EINE ERLEUCHTUNG Wenn man aus Berlin kommt, hat man gefühlt an jeder zweiten Ecke einen Dönerladen. Ich kann also einen Döner erkennen und beurteilen, wenn ich ihn sehe. Allein schon Berlin und Brandenburg verlassend wird das mit dem Döner innerhalb von Deutschland anders. Je weiter man sich von Berlin entfernt, desto schlechter werden die Döner. In New York entdeckte ich schon vor einiger Zeit den einen oder anderen Anbieter mit dem Versuch, einen Döner zu machen. Bisher konnte ich leider in New York trotz Bezeichnung Döner keinen ordentlichen Döner entdecken. Das was da verkauft wurde, heißt zwar Döner, hatte mit Döner aber recht wenig zu tun und schmeckte noch viel weniger nach einem Döner. Um so mehr dann die Erleuchtung... die Empfehlung eines Freundes in Brooklyn lebend. "German Doner Kebab" in Brooklyn. Und dort dann der erste Döner seit 2018 hier in New York. Ich kann gar nicht beschreiben, wie sehr ich mich gefreut hatte. Es sah aus wie ein Döner, es schmeckte wie ein Döner und kam schon recht nah an einen Döner aus Berlin heran. Richtig gut gemacht. Incl. Tax 12,51 Dollar ist zwar sportlich, aber für New York wiederum preiswert. Die Portion ordentlich und sättigend. Wirklich alles frisch und gut gewürzt. Das Brot genau so wie es sein muss, dünn und knusprig. Also das war seit sehr sehr langer Zeit so ziemlich der beste Döner (mit Ausnahme einem Besuch in Berlin), den ich seit langer Zeit gegessen habe. Dahin kehre ich auf alle Fälle wieder zurück. -------------------------------------------------“

“I’m visiting NJ (lived here for a long time) and wanted to eat some of my favorite foods. I ordered dinner from port of peri peri and it was perfectly cooked but missing my fries. I let that be known to the restaurant and received a small refund. Next night, I ordered dinner again and I received a large order of fries on the house as well as a discount card for 5% for dine in orders valid for one more week. Amazing customer service. If I were in NJ longer, I would surely order again! The food is absolutely delicious 😋“

“Most non-vegan ice cream shops offer basic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit sorbet—not Van Leeuwen. Although they did have two sorbet flavors (mango and strawberry), their ice cream flavors were Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Matcha Latte, and Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie. I had the latter as a milkshake—creamy, chocolatey, and full of little brownie bits that clogged up the straw in the best way possible. Updated from previous review on 2026-08-19“

“Phenomenal first time experience. I ordered the $7 deal- comes with half a pie, one topping, one drizzle and drink. I got mine with chicken and ranch and it was amazing. Make sure to order the spicy tomato sauce for a kick. Almost went back in and ordered another one!!“

“Always great food and service at Nizi“

“Hoy celebramos el bride de mi hija Melina !! Estoy muy agradecida!! Todo excelente!! 10 es pocos puntos Gracias a Cristian que estuvo a cargo de todo y fue muy amable. No solo con nosotros, también con todos los invitados. La comida espectacular GRACIAS!! Lo recomiendo“

“Great food , great prices. Friendly welcoming staff. the classic shawarma sandwich and falafel sandwich are delicious. do yourself a favor and get the mint lemonade, you'll be hooked :)“

“Lychee martini and seafood ramen“

“This restaurant exceeded every expectation and delivered one of the best Italian dining experiences I’ve had in New Jersey. The food was absolutely incredible, but the Rigatoni Vodka Sauce was the standout dish and, in my opinion, the best in the entire state. The sauce was perfectly creamy, rich, and full of flavor, coating every piece of pasta flawlessly. Combined with the warm atmosphere, attentive service, and high-quality ingredients, every part of the meal was exceptional. If you’re a fan of authentic Italian cuisine, this place is a must-visit—I’ll definitely be coming back for that unforgettable rigatoni vodka sauce.“

“Food in this place is amazingly delicious!“

“My wife and I have been here on two occasions and we're happy with the food, service, atmosphere and drink selection both times. You get alot of tasty food for the price and you can just chill knocking back some cold ones watching sports or people skiing/snowboarding down the inside slope.“

“Went there this afternoon for lunch with my parents and their very close friends, and it was such a wonderful experience from the moment they opened. ✨ We were warmly greeted by a lovely woman at the front and by the owner, Dominick, which immediately made us feel welcome. 😊

Our waiter, Victor, was attentive, welcoming, and truly superb. 👏 The food was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken parm with rigatoni cooked perfectly al dente, and it was phenomenal. 🍝🍗 The tomato sauce was so flavorful and tasted completely homemade — rich, chunky, and full of fresh flavor. 🍅 Paired with a nice bottle of red wine 🍷, it made the afternoon even more special.

Looking forward to our next dining experience here. ❤✨“

“Look at the char!!! What!! Haven't had bbq ribs like this since I moved here from NYC! These were perfect! I asked them to be well done, and done well they were! Mr Chen understood the message!! He delivered! Look at them pics! 🥹🥹🔥🔥“

“Great food, fast and friendly service. Great staffs.“

“Fast, efficient bc you order on a kiosk, fresh, not salty, tasty, and close to the train station across the street in fact. It’s about $3 per taco for vegetarian tacos without tax so it’s reasonable. I paid about $15.50 total with tax for 4 tacos so it was enough food for a hungry dinner. No place to sit so take out only. And they double up the tortilla so you can have some extra and put in your own stuff.“

“This is one of my favorite places! The sandwiches and soups are always fresh and delicious, the restaurant is clean, and the staff are consistently friendly and welcoming.

A special shoutout to Diego, the manager. He's always on the floor, working hard and making sure everyone has a great experience. He's incredibly helpful and truly cares about both the customers and the team.

And don't leave without trying the cookies and pastries—they're absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food and excellent service.“

“amazing! can you please open a location in Burlington VT? like tomorrow?“

“We have been watching Season 2 of the Beast games on Prime, and had to make the pilgramage. Donaldson and his crew are entrepreneurial geniuses. I think their burgers and fries are delicious, priced right for the area and economy. They were satisfying. Chocolate chips cookies not so much. Those are harder (not enough butter and brown sugar). But otherwise fun place to go when at the mall.“