I was very excited about the Maitake dish, but it was disappointingly overpowered with mango sauce. Definitely my favorite mushroom but not my favorite dish. I would recommend the blue oyster dish. Ramen was very small portion, definitely expected more broth. Service is quite slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Ramen Enoki
Rachel KS
I have a severe nut allergy and typically avoid vegan restaurants. The server here was so accommodating, and the restaurant was incredibly clear on what I could and couldn’t eat. The food was delicious and very unique, the wine was great, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting- loved all the mushroom art! The comb tooth dish was our favorite!Vegetarian options: 100% vegan and all the cheese and cream substitutes were nut-freeDietary restrictions: One of the most accommodating vegan restaurants for nut allergies. Some things were gluten free but not many.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Kohen
Super tasty mushroom centric food. Most dishes were rich in flavor and packed something surprising. The presentation and variety of ingredients every time something came out from the kitchen was very refreshing. The lava cake was a bit dry, but the ICE cream and blueberry sauce it came deserved a more central role.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saul Kaiserman
Lovely little restaurant. All dishes made with mushrooms as the core ingredient. Nice variety of flavors but to be honest we didn't really experience them as showcasing the differences between the mushrooms. Reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
vegandinosaur
It was good! But there was almost too much creativity with the mushrooms. I liked the dumplings and the ramen… but the porcini ice cream was a bit too savory.
Anna
How can some places get it so wrong, and some get it so RIGHT?! I felt as though we were treated like VIP guests the whole time. We weren’t rushed, they were very friendly, they took their time recommending dishes, and they were very attentive.I couldn’t believe that you could have such variety with mushroom based dishes, VEGAN too! We tried several different dishes, and each one had its own unique flavor and style. From mac & cheese, to a Thai curry, to empanadas, the variety and quality of the dishes was impressive. We even had the mushroom chocolate lava cake with rosemary ice cream, which may have been my favorite part all around five stars and I can’t wait to go back!I highly highly recommend to anyone who likes mushrooms, or is a foodie. ◡̈Vegetarian options: It’s all vegan so vegetarian options include the entire menu!Dietary restrictions: Everything is Vegan!Parking: I only saw street parking options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Rosemary Ice Cream
Forum Shah
This is such a great spot, especially if you love mushrooms.I found this whole experience to be unique and it makes it totally worth it.We got 4 dishes plus dessert and we shared between 2 people. It was the perfect amount for us. Our favorite dish was the blue oyster dish. The marinade that was used was amazing and really enhanced the flavors of the mushroom. But honestly every dish we got there was really good. It’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors. The dessert is definitely a must try. The ice cream had this earthy flavor and you could taste the mushroom but it works!The restaurant is also gorgeous. It feels intimate and has an air of cozy elegance. They have cute little mushroom candle holders at every table and the wall is full of mushroom pics. It’s a great spot to take a date.They have a really nice selection of beers and wines. For orange wine lovers, they had 3 different kinds. And even had a chilled red on the menu.Service was great, they were attentive but didn’t make us feel rushed. Our server gave us really good suggestions and was patient with all our questions.This is a great restaurant and I would highly recommend it.Instagram: @TheShahLALand
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Rosemary Ice Cream
Ellen M
Mushroom inspired
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Michael Flowers
Super delicious food! Creative and diverse menu, and extremely tasty! Probably the best vegan meal I've ever had in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Lava Cake
Jessica Weis
How lucky we’re re all now! This place was so long-awaited! What a gorgeous execution of a genius plan- all dishes are made only with mushrooms and are only vegan. Buttery, soft, smooth textures full of taste, each dish has its own unique flavor. I’ve been already twice in two weeks. Can’t wait to come back for that ridiculously tasty ramen dish. Holly Molly I’m having a new crush ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Cauliflower Mac N Cheese
Attended their Valentine's Day Dinner (5 courses + dessert) and was VERY impressed by the variety and the tastiness of each dish. In addition to the actual food, the service as attentive (and on a busy night) the price was very reasonable for the quality of the dining experience. They have small but varied wine and cocktail list, as well as non-alc beverages.
RUN don't walk to this wonderful restaurant!
Walktell
Go to this mushroom pop up while you still can! We were a group of 4 friends who like to share, 2 vegan 2 plant-forward omnivores we ordered one of everything.
The first 2 plates were lion's mane dumplings and the beer battered oyster mushrooms they both were 'as expected' - they were very good but as you'd imagine tempura mushroom & dumplings would taste.
Things got exciting when the beech and hen of the woods plates came out. Beech was creamy & cauliflower 'cheesy' and hen of the woods with celery root puree was sublime!
Next the ravioli and the morel with curry grits, 2 of the more Instagramable dishes, just beautiful, the raviol texture was almost like an empanada due to a slightly crunchy bottom but still yummy, the curry grits were so good!! And the little balsamic pearls were wild, just bursting with sweet, tangy flavor.
Then came my favorite dish, the silver dollar with mushroom gratin and the final 2 entrees: the blue oyster with celery & fennel porcini puree was excellent and reminded me of my Mom's mushroom gravy. The finale of baby trumpet with mole de pipian was good, the strong flavor wasn't my favorite but my friends loved it, the mushroom looked surprisingly like salmon fillet.
Leave room for this! It was so unusual, tortellinis were filled with chocolate truffle sauce garnished with yummy little candied mushrooms!
The space is small 1 table in the window that seats 5, the rest is bar seating on tall bar stools.
2/7/24 Excited to be back with the mushroom menu permanent, now called Third Kingdom and swapped spaces to be the much bigger venue with Proletariat bar in the small & Beer space.
I'll keep it short and sweet this time, everything was amazing, some new menu items others were carried over, the curry grits with balsamic pearls still outstanding and the mole still not my favorite, definitely get the enoki starter and whatever the special foraged mushroom dish is. I went with a Flexitarian and an Omnivore and they both said it was one of the best meals they've ever had. We loved the wine we ordered and the service was impeccable! I am going back in 2 weeks with more friends!
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-11
Sonam Benakatti
I booked a reservation for their opening weekend because I love mushrooms and other restaurants from Overthrow Hospitality.The food was good (although not mind-blowing) but the portions were SO small. For two people, we ordered 2 smaller dishes and 2 mains (came out to be over $100) and left feeling so hungry still. I was shocked that literally just one bland ravioli was $30. For the prices, we expected a lot more.I would recommend checking out other plant-based restaurants in the city and just order some mushroom dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Erin Yiran Cao (iiran39)
The food is indeed pretty good - innovative and delicious, but also pricy for sure. Get ready to walk out with a $120+ bill (no dessert or wine) and not filling. Not sure if it’s because of the test opening week or something, it’s definitely short of staff and the server constantly brought the wrong food to us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Vivian Schiff
My friend and I came here for a little birthday dinner. The space is small and cozy which adds to its charm.The room is dimly lit and has fun subtle mushroom inspired decor such as the candles.The food though is out of this world. Each mushroom-based dish is unique and beautiful, and the taste completes that beauty.So happy to have found this gem, and can't wait to bring more mushroom-loving friends back!
I was very excited about the Maitake dish, but it was disappointingly overpowered with mango sauce. Definitely my favorite mushroom but not my favorite dish. I would recommend the blue oyster dish. Ramen was very small portion, definitely expected more broth. Service is quite slow.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Ramen Enoki
I have a severe nut allergy and typically avoid vegan restaurants. The server here was so accommodating, and the restaurant was incredibly clear on what I could and couldn’t eat. The food was delicious and very unique, the wine was great, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting- loved all the mushroom art! The comb tooth dish was our favorite!Vegetarian options: 100% vegan and all the cheese and cream substitutes were nut-freeDietary restrictions: One of the most accommodating vegan restaurants for nut allergies. Some things were gluten free but not many.Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super tasty mushroom centric food. Most dishes were rich in flavor and packed something surprising. The presentation and variety of ingredients every time something came out from the kitchen was very refreshing. The lava cake was a bit dry, but the ICE cream and blueberry sauce it came deserved a more central role.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely little restaurant. All dishes made with mushrooms as the core ingredient. Nice variety of flavors but to be honest we didn't really experience them as showcasing the differences between the mushrooms. Reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It was good! But there was almost too much creativity with the mushrooms. I liked the dumplings and the ramen… but the porcini ice cream was a bit too savory.
How can some places get it so wrong, and some get it so RIGHT?! I felt as though we were treated like VIP guests the whole time. We weren’t rushed, they were very friendly, they took their time recommending dishes, and they were very attentive.I couldn’t believe that you could have such variety with mushroom based dishes, VEGAN too! We tried several different dishes, and each one had its own unique flavor and style. From mac & cheese, to a Thai curry, to empanadas, the variety and quality of the dishes was impressive. We even had the mushroom chocolate lava cake with rosemary ice cream, which may have been my favorite part all around five stars and I can’t wait to go back!I highly highly recommend to anyone who likes mushrooms, or is a foodie. ◡̈Vegetarian options: It’s all vegan so vegetarian options include the entire menu!Dietary restrictions: Everything is Vegan!Parking: I only saw street parking options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Rosemary Ice Cream
This is such a great spot, especially if you love mushrooms.I found this whole experience to be unique and it makes it totally worth it.We got 4 dishes plus dessert and we shared between 2 people. It was the perfect amount for us. Our favorite dish was the blue oyster dish. The marinade that was used was amazing and really enhanced the flavors of the mushroom. But honestly every dish we got there was really good. It’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors. The dessert is definitely a must try. The ice cream had this earthy flavor and you could taste the mushroom but it works!The restaurant is also gorgeous. It feels intimate and has an air of cozy elegance. They have cute little mushroom candle holders at every table and the wall is full of mushroom pics. It’s a great spot to take a date.They have a really nice selection of beers and wines. For orange wine lovers, they had 3 different kinds. And even had a chilled red on the menu.Service was great, they were attentive but didn’t make us feel rushed. Our server gave us really good suggestions and was patient with all our questions.This is a great restaurant and I would highly recommend it.Instagram: @TheShahLALand
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Mac N Cheese, Rosemary Ice Cream
Mushroom inspired
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super delicious food! Creative and diverse menu, and extremely tasty! Probably the best vegan meal I've ever had in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Lava Cake
How lucky we’re re all now! This place was so long-awaited! What a gorgeous execution of a genius plan- all dishes are made only with mushrooms and are only vegan. Buttery, soft, smooth textures full of taste, each dish has its own unique flavor. I’ve been already twice in two weeks. Can’t wait to come back for that ridiculously tasty ramen dish. Holly Molly I’m having a new crush ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lions Mane Dumplings, Cauliflower Mac N Cheese
Restaurantji Recommends
Attended their Valentine's Day Dinner (5 courses + dessert) and was VERY impressed by the variety and the tastiness of each dish. In addition to the actual food, the service as attentive (and on a busy night) the price was very reasonable for the quality of the dining experience. They have small but varied wine and cocktail list, as well as non-alc beverages. RUN don't walk to this wonderful restaurant!
Go to this mushroom pop up while you still can! We were a group of 4 friends who like to share, 2 vegan 2 plant-forward omnivores we ordered one of everything. The first 2 plates were lion's mane dumplings and the beer battered oyster mushrooms they both were 'as expected' - they were very good but as you'd imagine tempura mushroom & dumplings would taste. Things got exciting when the beech and hen of the woods plates came out. Beech was creamy & cauliflower 'cheesy' and hen of the woods with celery root puree was sublime! Next the ravioli and the morel with curry grits, 2 of the more Instagramable dishes, just beautiful, the raviol texture was almost like an empanada due to a slightly crunchy bottom but still yummy, the curry grits were so good!! And the little balsamic pearls were wild, just bursting with sweet, tangy flavor. Then came my favorite dish, the silver dollar with mushroom gratin and the final 2 entrees: the blue oyster with celery & fennel porcini puree was excellent and reminded me of my Mom's mushroom gravy. The finale of baby trumpet with mole de pipian was good, the strong flavor wasn't my favorite but my friends loved it, the mushroom looked surprisingly like salmon fillet. Leave room for this! It was so unusual, tortellinis were filled with chocolate truffle sauce garnished with yummy little candied mushrooms! The space is small 1 table in the window that seats 5, the rest is bar seating on tall bar stools. 2/7/24 Excited to be back with the mushroom menu permanent, now called Third Kingdom and swapped spaces to be the much bigger venue with Proletariat bar in the small & Beer space. I'll keep it short and sweet this time, everything was amazing, some new menu items others were carried over, the curry grits with balsamic pearls still outstanding and the mole still not my favorite, definitely get the enoki starter and whatever the special foraged mushroom dish is. I went with a Flexitarian and an Omnivore and they both said it was one of the best meals they've ever had. We loved the wine we ordered and the service was impeccable! I am going back in 2 weeks with more friends! Updated from previous review on 2024-02-11
I booked a reservation for their opening weekend because I love mushrooms and other restaurants from Overthrow Hospitality.The food was good (although not mind-blowing) but the portions were SO small. For two people, we ordered 2 smaller dishes and 2 mains (came out to be over $100) and left feeling so hungry still. I was shocked that literally just one bland ravioli was $30. For the prices, we expected a lot more.I would recommend checking out other plant-based restaurants in the city and just order some mushroom dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The food is indeed pretty good - innovative and delicious, but also pricy for sure. Get ready to walk out with a $120+ bill (no dessert or wine) and not filling. Not sure if it’s because of the test opening week or something, it’s definitely short of staff and the server constantly brought the wrong food to us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
My friend and I came here for a little birthday dinner. The space is small and cozy which adds to its charm.The room is dimly lit and has fun subtle mushroom inspired decor such as the candles.The food though is out of this world. Each mushroom-based dish is unique and beautiful, and the taste completes that beauty.So happy to have found this gem, and can't wait to bring more mushroom-loving friends back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5