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• HipCityVeg

Yesterday I walked an hour to try the bestseller Crispy HipCity Ranch sandwich. It was undercooked, nearly inedible, and the worst sandwich I had eaten in at least a year. My absolute favorite at HipCityVeg is the Bistro Bella, but i gave up after I got four bad sandwiches in a row, including one where the mushroom wasn't cooked at all, at least two with too much mustard, which overpowered the sandwich. On the best days, the Bistro Bella tastes divine, the best mushroom sandwich I've ever had. Another favorite used to be the Massanum Curry Tofu wrap but I found that I coughed so much when eating it that I can't do that one any more. I've tried quite a few items on the menu, but the Bella Bistro has always remained my favorite. The Chipotle Fajita was terrible, so spicy it burned my mouth and throat. The Buffalo Bistro is a favorite to many, but I didn't like that one at all. I'm a salad lover and enjoyed the Argula Taco salad each time I had it. In contrast, the Udon Noodle salad had undercooked noodles and was one of the worst salads I had suffered through in ages. I stopped ordering the sweet potato fries because the first few times were great but I almost always got very soggy and unappetizing fries on the following visits. On the best days, the fries are great with black bean dip. HipCityVeg has a huge following, and I'm glad that DC vegans have more options in that area, including that restaurant, along with Shouk, Dangerously Delicious Pies, and other eateries. I now prefer the vegan savory pies at Dangerously Delicious Pies on nearby I Street,, N.W. The ratatouille is especially good, and the savory pies are always excellent. My next visit to HipCityVeg will be to give the Bella Bistro another try, maybe get another Argula Taco salad. I've also heard that the chopped Med salad is good, and would give that a try. I can't stand agave so I didn't like the kale lemonade at all. I know a lot of people love that drink. I want to love HipCityVeg but I need the $11 wraps and sandwiches to be great every time. On the best days, HipCityVeg offers a Bella Bistro sandwich and sweet potato fries that are amazing. The salads can be refreshing as well.