latebuyer Posted August 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) I see there is a vegan menu introduced a few years ago. Has anyone tried it and is anything good? I’m not a vegan but willing to try new things. Edited August 27, 2022 by latebuyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted August 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Not vegan, but the soups and pasta are good - pretty common stuff the fritters have been good when you get them hot- I didn’t like them when they were cold. i liked the “burger” I’ve had, but I can’t tell you what it was made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted August 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I am not vegan, but tried several things on the vegan menu. The corn fritters were very good on the Independence but had a weird seasoning on the Explorer. The tomato soup seemed to be the regular tomato soup, but was available on a night when it was not on the regular menu. The grilled avocado was the best thing I ate during the entire week. The peanut butter Rice Krispie dessert was not great, think Rice Krispies mixed into generic peanut butter. I had a couple of other things, apparently they were good but forgettable. I am tired of the repetition in the MDR and the vegan menu was a nice change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebuyer Posted August 27, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Thanks, i was reading some blogs and someone recommended the coconut parsnip soup. The grilled eggplant with soy yogurt and butternut squash curry sounds good. May need a meat appetizer lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I order several items from the Vegan menu. The gazpacho is WONDERFUL! There is a good fennel and quinoa salad. The pasta is also good but a bit spicy. Loys of other nice Vegan options. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rubyfisch Posted August 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Has anyone tried the tahini banana soft serve on the standard night one vegan menu. I've made vegan ice cream at home using bananas and it is surprisingly good, but could also see it being terrible. I'm not a vegan, but am looking forward to trying some of the vegan offerings on my next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2022 My favorite is the avacado and fruit salad. Sliced real avacado and oranges and I dont remember what all fruit. Someone odd I wouldnt order by itself but sweet. I once got the grilled avacado and I'm a no. Wierd. I love avacado. .. but not cooked on a grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2022 41 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said: Has anyone tried the tahini banana soft serve on the standard night one vegan menu. I've made vegan ice cream at home using bananas and it is surprisingly good, but could also see it being terrible. I loved this! It definitely wasn't what I was expecting it to be (and can't recall what was surprising about it) but I do remember enjoying it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted August 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, latebuyer said: Thanks, i was reading some blogs and someone recommended the coconut parsnip soup. The grilled eggplant with soy yogurt and butternut squash curry sounds good. May need a meat appetizer lol. This is hilarious to me because that soup was memorably one of the worst things I've ever tried on a cruise ship. And I really like parsnips. There's some sort of dish advertised as tacos that is nothing close to being tacos. Not good. The menu assumes vegans want a very light spa type menu. Portion sizes are small. The vegan Indian dishes in the Windjammer are a better option for those who want to feel like they really ate dinner. It seems to be hit or miss on getting those options in the main dining room but it's worth asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2022 The grilled avocado is delicious but 🤫 don’t tell everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted August 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2022 My wife (vegetarian) and daughter (vegan) have never been overly impressed with the options; in their words, the menu tries too hard to be more than it is. Odd combinations, spice combinations that don’t quite hit the mark, and an overall lack of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I liked the grilled Tofu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted August 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, little britain said: The grilled avocado is delicious but 🤫 don’t tell everyone! I loved it, thought it was the best food I had all week. But it was huge! Were you also served both halves of the avocado, or did someone make a mistake with mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: My favorite is the avacado and fruit salad. Sliced real avacado and oranges and I dont remember what all fruit. Someone odd I wouldnt order by itself but sweet. I once got the grilled avacado and I'm a no. Wierd. I love avacado. .. but not cooked on a grill. 20 minutes ago, little britain said: The grilled avocado is delicious but 🤫 don’t tell everyone! Hahahahaha. I dont like grilled shrimp etc either though. I dont like that grilled taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, firefly333 said: My favorite is the avacado and fruit salad. Sliced real avacado and oranges and I dont remember what all fruit. Someone odd I wouldnt order by itself but sweet. I once got the grilled avacado and I'm a no. Wierd. I love avacado. .. but not cooked on a grill. 20 minutes ago, little britain said: The grilled avocado is delicious but 🤫 don’t tell everyone! Hahahahaha. I dont like grilled shrimp etc either though. I dont like that grilled taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, latebuyer said: I see there is a vegan menu introduced a few years ago. Has anyone tried it and is anything good? I’m not a vegan but willing to try new things. Surprised no one has advised to ask your server about off the menu Indian Dishes. Still somewhat a secret menu but we always have a extra Indian entree with dinner. Ask the head waiter and he will give you something different every night to try. Vegan Indian dishes are very plentiful. Edited August 27, 2022 by taglovestocruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, ZoeyVictoria said: I loved it, thought it was the best food I had all week. But it was huge! Were you also served both halves of the avocado, or did someone make a mistake with mine? Yes, whole avocado 🥑 - filling! Just needed a nice grilled steak 🥩 to go with it!!! Edited August 27, 2022 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 28, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 28, 2022 16 hours ago, taglovestocruise said: Surprised no one has advised to ask your server about off the menu Indian Dishes. Still somewhat a secret menu but we always have a extra Indian entree with dinner. Ask the head waiter and he will give you something different every night to try. Vegan Indian dishes are very plentiful. Our waiter on EX one night found out I loved Indian food. That next night he surprised me with a special meal. Was wonderful! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 28, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Polenta Fries: Tempura Vegetables: Corn Fritters: Asparagus: Zucchini Fritters: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, brillohead said: Polenta Fries: Tempura Vegetables: Corn Fritters: Asparagus: Zucchini Fritters: Yum! 😋 And I have finally been able to get Bucky used to veggie burgers after all this time. 😄 Though the ones they serve on the ship...are...well...not that great. Give me my Impossible burgers! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 28, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Anyone have a picture of this famous grilled Avocado? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted August 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Are they doing printed menus that have the vegan options on them, or do you have to check the app? I've been looking at menus on the app, and some of the vegan options sound fresh and interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, CntPAcruiser said: Are they doing printed menus that have the vegan options on them, or do you have to check the app? I've been looking at menus on the app, and some of the vegan options sound fresh and interesting. I discovered it by accident. Just browsing on the app...scrolling down past the kids menu...ran across the Vegan menu. Worked for me when I did not like the offerings of the menu of the night. 🙂 Do be prepared that it may take longer. Not that many ordering off that menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 28, 2022 #24 Share Posted August 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, CntPAcruiser said: Are they doing printed menus that have the vegan options on them, or do you have to check the app? I've been looking at menus on the app, and some of the vegan options sound fresh and interesting. They have a separate printed menu but were quite confused on grandeur. Gave me the one for the wrong day. The app and wifi didnt work in the Mdr. I've learned the hard way to screen shoot what I want to show them offline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted August 28, 2022 #25 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, firefly333 said: They have a separate printed menu but were quite confused on grandeur. Gave me the one for the wrong day. The app and wifi didnt work in the Mdr. I've learned the hard way to screen shoot what I want to show them offline. Thank for the info. Good to know! We'll be on Adventure this fall. It will be interesting to see how they are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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