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In the Bowl - Vegetarian Noodle Bistro Vegan Restaurant  
4.5 cows based on 7 member votes based on 7 member reviews
1554 E Olive Wy, Seattle Washington 98102
206-568-2343
Type: Vegan, Thai, Fast food, Take-out, Delivery
Info: Seattle vegan restaurant. Serves vegetarian and vegan versions of Thai food including appetizers, soups, currys, noodles, fried rice, and more. Brown rice available. Small, well-lit space. Open daily 11.30am-10pm. Price: Inexpensive.

   
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"Very Good!"  
My Rating
Very good
sXe_22
3-10 Reviews
6
Posted on: Sunday, November 08, 2009
Review: I ate a lot here. the portions are big and the food is tasty, maybe too much spicy for somebody, but ok for me. the dessert is included ordering a first plate. water is free and a girl will fill your glass as soon as she can. 11$ for appetizer, first plate and dessert is a very good price for me!
 
Pros: cheap * big portion * veg thai
Cons: a bit too spicy * small *
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"In The Bowl - Convenient and Good Eats"  
My Rating
Very good
nadjadee
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Review: I stumbled upon In The Bowl when I was in Capitol Hill. It's a tiny restaurant located in a tiny strip mall stretch with a coffee shop and a haircut store nearby. I decided to try it since I was in the neighborhood.
The staff is really nice, and the place was crowded (always a good sign), so we had to wait for a table. I'm told it's usually not this busy, but it was worth the wait.
The menu is diverse, the prices were reasonable (I agree it was mentioned that the prices were going up), but you can eat well for under $10 each.
The faux meat was good, and would probably pass the "non veg friends" palate. Some dishes are better than others. I loved the curry, but some of the stir fry dishes were just adequate in flavor. The option of brown rice is always a plus.
The free dessert is a great touch, but I personally do not care for a sweet bean dessert. If you like sweet beans then it's simply a bonus.
The only complaint is that the place is really ORANGE and it's sort of blinding. It's super small so if you feel confined in tiny spaces, I wouldn't go there.
FOOD = A
ATMOSPHERE = B-
SERVICE = A+
PRICES = Average to Slightly On The Higher End

 
Pros: Friendly Staff * Yummy Curry * Faux Meat Options
Cons: Small Space * Orange Walls * Stir Fry Dishes Just OK
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"Best vegan food in Seattle"  
My Rating
Excellent
waxnumber3
3-10 Reviews
10
Posted on: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Review: In the Bowl is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The yellow curry is incredible (and comes with roti rice flour bread) and the tom kah soup superb! Dessert is always included. They offer a great variety including monthly specials. The 1-5 spice scale is hotter than most places - keep this in mind when ordering and consider stepping it down at least one notch from your usual spice level preference. Also, know ahead of time that the place is small and popular. I've never had to wait for a table, but it seems likely I am lucky in that.
 
Pros: all vegan * consistently delicious food * variety
Cons: * *
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"Yummy in the tummy"  
My Rating
Excellent
Mellysd
3-10 Reviews
4
Posted on: Friday, October 24, 2008
Review: I searched long and hard foe this place, I scaled a large hill and it was all worth it! The food was so good! The only thing negative was some of the pricing. The entree was $7.00 but to add 3 SMALL veggie dumplings to the meal it was $3.00... Other then that, I HIGHLY recommend this place.
 
Pros: Outstanding Variety * Cost in general was reasonable * Friendly Service
Cons: Add-ons are overpriced * *
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"Favorite"  
My Rating
Excellent
lolamigas
3-10 Reviews
4
Posted on: Monday, May 19, 2008
Review: This is probably my favorite vegan restaurant in Seattle. They have some of the best veg meat I've ever had so don't be afraid to take your omnivorous friends. Anything with wide rice noodles is delicious (I love their garlic noodle).

The names of their dishes are charming and they have free dessert.

I also suggest getting extra noodles. Worth it.

 
Pros: delicious * large portions * large variety
Cons: small tables * sometimes too spicy *
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"HOORAY!"  
My Rating
Excellent
spicard23
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Review: This place just recently openend and I have to admit that I probably eat there twice a week right now. I've got them on speed dial. The food is fresh, healthy, delicious and creative! The black bean sauce is out of this world, dark and succulent. The menu is extensive and varied. There is one big drawback, though: they have so few tables and so much business that getting a table is a near impossibility. I recommend doing take-out. It's the best use of $7.53.
 
Pros: delicious * healthy * free surprise dessert
Cons: too few tables * overwhelmed waitstaff *
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"Yummy yummy!"  
My Rating
Excellent
folkdiva
Newbie Reviewer
2
Posted on: Friday, April 20, 2007
Review: I visited In The Bowl twice during my visit to Seattle. The food was very tasty, very reasonably priced, and all vegan! The second time I went the food was too spicy for me, I was advised "next time say zero" when they ask how spicy on a scale from 1 to 5. Other than that, their noodles are delicious! I especially liked the coconut milk noodle soup.
 
Pros: tasty food * great prices * good location
Cons: too spicy * orange walls *
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