The Green Cuisine has been my favouritest food gettery for many a moon now. Always yummy, never disappointing, this buffet style 100% vegan, 100% organic gem of restaurant is nestled in the heart of Market Square in downtown Victoria. The food is sold by weight (and for those of us who think about weight, the nutritional information is posted right above each individual dish), so you are in charge of your own destiny price wise. For heavier foods (think brown rice, luscious homemade soups or tasty, tasty mojos), the Green Cuisine offers a per bowl rate, so load your to-be-weighed plate up with their countless yummy salads and get your mojo on elsewhere.
I highly recommend the Green Cuisine’s baked samosas. Crispy filo dough and tons of lightly curried potatoes and veggies make these a healthy, filling and delicious alternative to the traditionally fried treat.
Green Cuisine Tempeh--YUM!!!!!
The Green Cuisine also offers an impressive selection of breads, baked goods, fresh juices and desserts (fruit crumble=pure yumitude), in addition to their own brand of soy milk and tempeh burgers, available in-store (for a good price) and at many bigger grocers (for a bigger price).
Apart from the food, the ambiance might leave a little to be desired (my husband won’t come in because, apparently, the place wreaks of hippie), but it’s Victoria! It’s 17 degrees Celsius in late October, eat out in the square if you’re that squeamish! I personally enjoy the space: the Green Cuisine offers free purified water and a whole room dedicated to kids, riding toys and all, so I can say, “Leave me be, I’m eating fantastic pickled beets!”
Go there. Your tummy will be happy.
