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• Pick-me-up on a Plate

In need of a trip to Foyles, I was in search of a vegan friendly eatery around Charing Cross Road, and luckily Vantra is just off Charing Cross Road! The decor is simple and natural, but pretty with lots of wood and light bulbs suspended from the ceiling. The look is polished, but with a hint of the rustic. You dine at wooden tables and benches/stools. At the moment, it's just the buffet option, but go on an empty stomach- you'll want to try everything! Usually, I am trying to salvage one veganisable item from restaurant menus (having almost entirely omni friends, but here it is all beautifully prepared, Vegan, organic fayre...I took a small spoonful of everything, and before I knew it, I had a hearty, healthy banquet on my plate! There is basmati and brown rice, a selection of curries and moussakas, a salad bar with fresh leaves, sprouted beans, greek salad and crudités, as well as spelt noodles, oriental stirfry, bulgar wheat salad and more...plus a free soup of the day with your plate! I went back once more, and after two plates I was stuffed, sated and very,very nourished! I washed it down with a fresh, frothy latte and strolled back through Soho with a spring in my step. Friendly and helpful staff and delicious, healthy food! Not too pricey for being so central, either. They also have Vegan desserts, but I was too full! So wonderful to be able to eat EVERYTHING on the menu! :D