My first intro to imam bayildi - like an eggplant steak - with peppers, pistachio and raisins. Very good but oily😉 at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington
The falafel and babaganoush here are exceptional and the standouts for sure at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington
The tea was good on a cold day, but standard tea as far as I could see... next time I try the Turkish coffee at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington

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  • White Veg-options
Lacto
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Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Gluten-free
Honey
Turkish
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. The imam bayildi (eggplant), falafel, baba ganoush, soslu patican, hummus, pita, red lentil soup, Jerusalem salad, and shepherd salad are all vegan as-is. Staff is familiar with vegan orders and will accommodate. Reported closed, Apr 2021.

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First Review by Dinners&Donkeys

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Dinners&Donkeys

Points +296

Vegan
01 Dec 2019

Great local option with familiar options or new twists

Ephesus serves meat, but has "broken out" vegan options available. The imam bayildi (eggplant), falafel, baba ganoush, soslu patican, hummus, pita, red lentil soup, Jerusalem Salad, and Shepherd Salad are all vegan as-is. Other salads and items can be ordered vegan. Staff is familiar with vegan orders and will accommodate. The falafel and baba ghanoush (or babaganoush if you prefer) are superior or equal to any I've had anywhere. The imam bayildi - like an eggplant steak - with peppers, pistachio and raisins was very good, but ask for a light touch on the oil... also surprisingly it lacked some salt. We also thought the pita was average - from a package and a little dry (but it was good dipped in the delicious lentil soup). We feasted, though, mid-state on Thanksgiving day, and I'd go back for the falafel and baba ghanoush.

Pros: Vegan literate, Great baba and falafel, Holiday and late hours

Cons: Lots of meat on the menu (potential cross), Not in a hurry, Some language barrier

The tea was good on a cold day, but standard tea as far as I could see... next time I try the Turkish coffee at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington

The falafel and babaganoush here are exceptional and the standouts for sure at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington

My first intro to imam bayildi - like an eggplant steak - with peppers, pistachio and raisins. Very good but oily😉 at Ephesus Restaurant in Bloomington

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