"Tasty potato salad"   My Rating
7 AndrewL	Posted on: Sunday, May 10, 2009
	Review: The potato salad, lentils, and the spicy chickpeas are always good, hearty options at this buffet-style restaurant. Other reviews have mentioned that it's easy to rack up an expensive dinner here, and that may be true given the heft of some of the meal selections. If you're watching your wallet, just be mindful of what you put onto your plate. If your only goal is to eat a tasty, healthy meal, however, there's little fault to be found with this place. Bonus points if they happen to have pankora during your stay -- those things are excellent.   Pros: Locally owned * Total vegetarian * Totally tasty Cons: * *
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"Tasty but not as cheap as you think"   My Rating
10 Gretchen Gehrke	Posted on: Sunday, March 08, 2009
	Review: The buffet foods are pretty tasty and each is labeled as vegan or non-vegan, spicy or mild, and the primary ingredient. Most of the dishes are pretty oily, but you can't taste the oil in the flavor. It looks like it'd be a cheap meal (I think it's $4.99/lb), but it actually adds up pretty quickly -- I usually spend ~$10-12 for dinner without a drink etc.   Pros: fast * buffet * authentic Cons: not as healthy * small space *
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"love it!"   My Rating
6 vegan.flor a	Posted on: Sunday, February 15, 2009
	Review: I have been going to Earthen Jar for about four years, and I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! This is such a wonderful little place. The food is outstanding (especially the yellow lentils), the owner is so kind and accommodating, and the place is just full of Ann Arbor charm. A little rundown, a little hippie-ish, but genuine. Food is $4.99/lb, plus there are some items that can be purchased separately like cookies and drinks. Definitely try the soy mango lassi, as it's possibly the most delicious thing there. Lots of vegan choices, and everything is clearly labeled (if you're not sure, just ask whoever is working. They all know what is and isn't vegan). It's mostly Indian food, but with some international choices like tofu, lasagna (dairy and vegan), and vegan mac 'n' cheese on occasion. Earthen Jar just started having breakfast/brunch on Sundays, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This offering includes some American and some Indian choices.   Pros: food * * Cons: tiny * *
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"Love them!!!!"   My Rating
16 animallawg al	Posted on: Tuesday, February 03, 2009
	Review: If you need something in a hurry, they never fail! This is a very "New York City-ish" type of place that we are lucky to have here in Michigan.   Pros: pick your own portion * convenient * Cons: only for people who like Indian food * *
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"My favorite in Michigan"   My Rating
34 Keith_Thod e	Posted on: Friday, January 16, 2009
	Review: A fantastic Indian buffet, which also includes a great Lasagna.   Pros: * * Cons: * *
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"Delicious and cheap!"   My Rating
17 Seitan_Nic	Posted on: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
	Review: This place is amazing! A nice sized buffet, mostly vegan but everything is clearly marked, and the dairy dishes are easy to spot. The owner is very nice and helpful/proud of his food without being pushy. I went three times on my last visit to Michigan, can't wait to go again-- and I live in the vegan haven that is San Francisco!   Pros: GREAT FOOD! * Warm, relaxed environment. * Cons: Disposable eating utensils. * Ask for a reusable plate/fork and knife * You just have to wash it yourself.
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"I'm addicted!"   My Rating
2 laloofah	Posted on: Thursday, July 12, 2007
	Review: I was a visitor to Ann Arbor recently and couldn't get enough of the Earthen Jar's food! The food is delicious and filling (huge selection that's mostly vegan - all vegan items are clearly marked, as are the "spicy-ness factors"), the staff friendly and helpful. I'd eat there daily if I lived there (but I live in Wyoming! Bummer.) I'm having serious sag dal and potato dumpling withdrawal!   Pros: Lots to choose from * Delicious food * Friendly staff Cons: * *
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""Mmmm""   My Rating
7 mephitine	Posted on: Thursday, October 26, 2006
	Review: Very delicious and intensely flavorful Indian food. Limited buffet choices, but enough to tempt me into loading up my tray and ringing up a hefty bill. Tiny little place, you'll miss it if you blink, so keep your eyes open. Right next to Jerusalem Garden, where you can get the best (and cheapest) falafel for miles around. So if you're with friends who can't abide Indian food, take them to Jerusalem Garden and pop next door for a take-out box at Earthen Jar for yourself. You'll be glad you did.   Pros: Great food * Good selections * Cons: Priced by weight * Can add up fast *
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