RAS Plant Based
Vegan restaurant · Crown Heights ·
Vegan Ethiopian cuisine in colorful, mural-covered space
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Vegan Ethiopian cuisine in colorful, mural-covered space
"I head to Prospect Heights to sample some of the city’s best Ethiopian — which just so happens to be entirely vegan. Opened in 2020 by husband-and-wife Romeo and Milka Regalli to showcase family recipes, the restaurant offers a modern, meat-free take on the cuisine: injera nachos topped with a housemade berbere cheese sauce, black beans, guacamole, and pico de gallo; tibs made with mushrooms or seitan; and platters of stews and stir-fries served with rice or injera, the spongy teff flatbread that’s naturally gluten-free. The mac-and-cheese side comes in a wee skillet and there’s a French-toast brunch special too — food here is best shared, though you can get a sampling on a platter if dining solo." - Kyle Beechey
"Good date night spots shouldn’t just be cute. You’re there to make great memories, while also eating excellent food. Ras Plant Based, a vegan Ethiopian place in Crown Heights, comes through on both fronts. This dimly lit hideaway full of colorful murals makes a plant-based meal feel like a multisensory art exhibit. Every dish is thoughtfully plated, you can eat with your hands, and you can hear other diners having a great time right along with you." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang
"This vegan Ethiopian restaurant has a Biggie Smalls-heavy soundtrack, colorful murals, and crowd-pleasing platters of spongy injera, topped with creamy ground chickpeas and crispy green beans. It’s great for a group dinner for both vegans and people who prefer meat with their legumes, or a casual catch-up with a friend." - carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine, nikko duren, sonal shah
"Ras Plant Based is one of the only spots in the city specializing in plant-based Ethiopian food, like tender mushroom tibs and meat-free dulet. From the flaky sambusas and crispy cauliflower wings to the huge platters of Ethiopian classics like kitfo made with pea protein, all of the dishes at this restaurant are memorable. Like Rangoon, this place works well for a date. It’s dimly-lit, and all the colorful murals make you feel like you're in a multisensory art exhibit." - kenny yang, bryan kim, nikko duren, hannah albertine, matt tervooren
"Ras Plant Based specializes in plant-based Ethiopian food like tender mushroom tibs and meat-free dulet, and it’s also an excellent date night spot. Come here to eat injera with your person in a dimly lit hideaway full of colorful murals, or have one too many drinks on the upbeat patio outside. Romance has been part of Ras since its conception—it’s the restaurant love child of a married couple that met while working at Awash in Cobble Hill." - neha talreja, nikko duren, kenny yang