Vegan Express

It's not often a menu gets me excited, but the variety of options here does. The marinated artichoke heart was absolutely superb, and I can't wait to go again.
[Update - They now do pizzas as well - the seitan salami and cashew cheese pizza is quite possibly the best vegan pizza I've ever had!]

I had lunch with three friends and we all enjoyed the experience. Two had burgers, one soup and I had a pattie. All the food was fresh, tasty and well presented. It was a one man operation at the time we were there, so the food took a while to arrive. As others have said, vegan but not express! However, it is a welcoming, friendly place with good, vegan food.

Went for a late lunch on a Saturday. It's got a fairly clinical feel with its modern decor and bright lights (thought another reviewer noted that it's better in the evening when the lights dim). The food was great - tried both types of burger and they were excellent.

BUT - two burgers took 1 hour and 20 minutes to arrive and the restaurant was pretty quiet. Those on other tables got served first so we'd clearly been forgotten about. That said, even the other tables waited over 45 minutes. The waitress was apologetic, but I felt that some sort of discount or free drink would have been more appropriate. The irony is in the name of the restaurant - do not come here if you're in a hurry and want an 'express' meal...

Vegan Express in Tooting is a lovely place. The owners and staff are warm and welcoming and the food is delicious. The motto of this restaurant is 'making vegan mainstream', and after tasting the food it is hard to see why they wouldn't. Omnivores, Vegetarians, Vegans... everybody can eat here. The Tofish & Chips is delicous. I've also tried the pizza and the moussaka and I'm going back to try more. I like the evenings best when the lights dim a bit and the ambience becomes a bit more cozy. Can't recommend this restaurant any more.

This was the second time in 2 months I've visited the restaurant. The first time I was blown away by the Spepherd's pie, and this time by the Christmas meal.

I had following items:
Starter
Porcini-mushroom and pecan pâté on finely sliced sourdough with lingonberry sauce

Main course
Chestnut mushroom, lentil, and cashew Wellington

Dessert
Sticky toffee pudding with runny soya cream

All food was very tasty, so it was worth the wait 15-45 min per course. But don't come here if you are in a rush. The food is made fresh and to a high level of quality so it takes some time, and I still think they are a bit understaffed in the kitchen.

Also, don't expect caramel sauce with the pudding, which in reality is more like a moist ginger cake. Very delicious, though! So maybe a better name should be 'Ginger cake and soya cream'.

Thanks again, it was a lovely evening and we will surely come back very soon.

Victor (Vegan since May 2014)


Updated from previous review on 2016-12-14

I dropped in here after work before a long journey home. Nice atmosphere. Had to wait 45 mins for my meal but the waitress was very attentive. I wasn't in a rush but once my meal did arrive it was worth the wait! Dish presentation looked like a fine dining restaurant in Mayfair and I'm happy to say the taste and combination of flavours matched it's looks.I would have licked the plate clean if there weren't other diners in the restaurant!

Nice atmosphere and excellent menu. Would definitely recommend.

I have eaten at Vegan Express twice since they opened a week ago (which is a recommendation in itself). The restaurant has a fantastic ambience (which my daughters also commented upon) & the service is outstanding in it's warmth & friendliness. On both visits I ate in the evening, the menu offers a good variety of food that is both tasty & filling. The juices are amazing, they are freshly prepared & are full of flavour. I highly recommend a visit to this restaurant, Vegan Express will be getting my custom on a regular basis.

Updated from previous review on 2016-11-13