Being a Vegan for many years now and frequenting Vegetarian establishments almost every day, I have to say this Gem is my favorite for quality of food , ambience and value. Freshness is obvious in all the dishes as vegetables are crisp and visually appealing, tomatoes are red, not pink and avocados perfectly unblemished and ripe.Best Chai in town ,hands down.The price of a meal is reasonable when comparing to veggie dishes elsewhere and the atmosphere is very relaxing, appropriate music and the decor, like the veggies ....visually appealing. Simple,clean,enjoyable,good food ..service is a bit low key, could be a little more upbeat ...but not a reason to miss this jewel of Vegan nourishment.

I had a luncheon meeting here with some friends who recommended this place to me. What a great find!! I'm a meat eater and I still love to eat vegetarian as long as it's tasty. The menu variety is wide and since this was my first time at this place, I decided to go with a miso veggie burger and potatoes. My friends went with one of their salads. Our waiter was cordial and friendly - gave us lots of room and time to look over the menu.
When the food arrived, I was impressed with what I saw - the large salads my friends ordered looked fantastic and very appetizing. Their verdit on their choice? excellent!
My miso veggie burger? The best veggie burger I've had. This was one was not only well-presented, it was very tasty. I've had a other veggie burgers before and they pale in comparison to what I had here. The tomatoes on this burger were perfectly ripe and the miso sauce was very tasty. The sliced nugget potatoes - fantastic!
This little place is highly recommended - I will definately be returning with my better half.

my friend is a vegatarian so we went to dharma kitchen. i ordered a thai veggi burger (which was very very bland) and my friend ordered the thai red curry. the thai red curry was extremely spicy. both of us eat spicy food, and this curry was too hot, even for thai food standards....when we told our server about it, he didn't offer much help so she ordered something else.....when we got the bill, we were charged for this incredibly spicy dish. the server argued that the menu indicated it was spicy, that the red curry was pre-prepared, that he eats the dish often, and that other people eat the dish as well. he wasn't prepared to hear that this was even spicy for someone who eats very spicy food (i'm indian), that the kitchen could have made a mistake with the heat level of the food, and that we were not notified that we would be charged for the dish. we even told him that this was the first time we ate at the restaurant and that he would be loosing future customers and was he prepared to do that for $12. they were. i was very disappointed with the service and the food was not that great.

The food here is very similar to Fresh/Juice for Life in Toronto which I loved going to. Lots of different rice bowls to choose from. From reading previous reviews, I prepared myself for indifferent service, but it actually was pretty good. The restaurant felt very peaceful and calm, unlike the bustle of the Naam. The food was really delicious and it is nice to know you are eating something that is both healthy and tasty.

This restaurant is meant to focus on the mindful aspects of eating and food. Enjoying and appreciating your food while taking the time to enjoy it. This is definitely possible here.

The food is organic and vegan, so you can appreciate all the good things you are doing for your body and the strength and energy you will get from the food. Also, the food is mighty tasty, so you can appreciate and take the time to enjoy the flavours you are eating, the quality of the food and the excellent preparation. Presentation too, to make you appreciate your food and this moment of your day even more.

Service is nice. I was worried it would get some kind of attitude because of the whole 'organic vegan' snobbery that often goes with that, but not here. Just very gentle and serene servers who really care about the food they are serving and your enjoying of it. It's not the fastest, but if you're taking the time to enjoy your surroundings to better enjoy your meal and time you have set aside to eat, then it's actually kind of appropriate.

Because I just can't bear hunks of tofu or tempeh I stick with the veggie burgers. The Thai burger is my favourite. A wonderful and rich peanut sauce with a hint of spice with bean sprouts and a thick delicious veggie burger on a crisp and fresh bun.

If you have maybe 30 minutes to take out of your day to enjoy yourself, eat delicious and healthy food, and take the physical energy and emotional energy out with you, it really makes your day better.

I journeyed to dharma kitchen for the first time with a friend on a rainy day for lunch. The menu seemed full of delicious concoctions. We both ordered burgers with different sides and they were excellent. Texture, flavour, perfectly sauced and paired with fitting veggie toppings. I really like the calming atmosphere - quiet monk chanting music and just the right amount of attention from our server who made sure to fill up my companions water quickly after she emptied it (girl drinks a LOT of H2O). I also ordered one of their house specialty chai drinks...it was just what I needed on a rainy summer day! I felt prices were more than fair - a filling, healthy lunch cost us about 12 dollars each. This is a great spot to show carnivorous friends how delicious an organic vegan meal can be, I can't wait to journey there again soon.

Drove 40 min from bby to the place, not knowing it was so far and after hearing good reviews here. Got there at 11:30, NOT OPEN till 12pm...wierd, especially for a weekend. Waited and waited and at 12 pm sharp, a girl opens the door. NO Hello, NOTHING. we sat ourselves. Us 3 ordered a Dharma burger, Bengal Burger, and Dharma Salad.Salad came first...basically just grilled veggies on a bed of green lettuce. THAT's IT.Burger looked simple...lettuce, tomatoe, vegie patty on a superstorish hamburger bun. I got side greens and my frnd got potatoes (basically just boiled potatoes cut into slices). Only thing good was the sauce. good thing they smothered the burger in it. OTHER than that, nothing surprised me and I vow NEVER to go back again. WE were the ONLY people in the restaurant for lunch on a sunday... now i understand why.
oh yah, service sucked, the 2 servers looked like they just woke up and was not very friendly. I suspect the previous good reviews were all rigged cuz it just was not as good as the other vegetarian places I've tried.

I love Dharma Kitchen! The service can be a little slow at busy times, but if you know this and can give yourself some extra time to enjoy your dining experience you won't be disappointed. The food is very healthy and very tasty. My favourite meal is the dharma bowl as the veggies are always grilled to perfection. I also really like the chai; it's very different from chai I've had anywhere else and I can't think of anything better to drink on a cold, rainy day in Vancouver. Highly recommended.

After finally resigning myself to the belief that vegetarian restaurants could not surpass the bland flavours of The Naam, I discovered Dharma Kitchen. The food was surprisingly delicious, almost leaving my whole family practically in a glow after consumption. The ambience was not my style - a bit too new age for me. However, I can appreciate tasty, well-prepared food. A salad that is truly scrumptious is something to be wondered at. The tofu was perfect. The curry had just the right amount of spice, and the miso gravy was delectable. Reasonably priced and highly recommended.

My Daughter and I simply love this restaurant and frequent it about 2x per week (often as take-out). The best thing about Dharma is the food. You can see all the ingredients layed out at the back of the restaurant. Everything from Pineapples in a wooden barrel to Zucchini and Organic Katsup.

There is really something special about their Tofu however. It's moist, juicy and crumbles in your mouth while tasting fantastic. Red Curry Tofu is my husband's favorite while I prefer the Green Goddess with a side of Tofu Steaks.

We eat a lot of Tofu and travel a great deal. We can say without a doubt that Dharma has the best Tofu we have ever tasted - this coupled with their delicious other flavors has won us over.

Be sure to try their Miso Gravy too!

The only downside is they don't serve Alcohol (darn Buddhists) :)