Tonight I was asked about where I eat out, locally. Being a vegan in a rural community does present many challenges. However, I find that most the time, if I graciously explain my dietary limitations, I have no problem getting dishes prepared for me. (I've only had to tell a white lie once or twice.) I must caution though that I cannot, 100%, guarantee that my food has not, in some form or another, been cross contaminated with animal products. If I was going to worry that much about it, I wouldn't eat out. EVER. There is always a risk.
There are options though. I love food and I love eating out. So here are a few places that I regularly dine.
Kuys Oriental Cusine -534 Milton Way, St. Helens (503)397-0946 take-out available
I'm obsessed with Thai food and Kuy's is awesome. I've ate there since I was a little kid. My meal selections have changed over the years but it is always YUMMY! They have a good selection of vegetarian dishes such as vegetable stir fry with chili peppers, hot and sour vegetable soup, curry rice with vegetables...many other dishes can be vegetarian-ized or vegan-ized. My current fave is the Pad Thai since it is made with rice noodles and I am avoiding gluten. My only caution is that the dishes are not always consistent. You need to request no egg when you order. I've been surprised to order it and find egg. Also, on the menu it comes with chicken, pork or beef but if you ask, they will substitute tofu. I love their rice paper spring rolls too. But again, you need to ask for either no meat or to substitute with tofu.
El Tapatio - Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (across from Sunshine Pizza)
I'm pretty much obsessed with Mexican food too. (I have found that with Thai and Mexican , finding gluten-free options is a breeze!) I'd live on tortilla chips and salsa (and margarita's) if I could. Bean burritos, veggie burritos, fajitas, OH MY! I love their veggie fajitas. I request no cheese or sour cream and ask them to substitute with extra guacamole. For those that are gluten-free, they have corn tortillas available. And beans and rice are always a good option. For something a little lighter, they do have a corn tortillas tostada that is good too. Service is good and they have fantastic margaritas.
Sunshine Pizza - 2124 Columbia Blvd., St. Helens (503)397-3211 delivery available
Sunshine has one of the best salad bars around. Easy to eat veg, vegan, GF, raw, whatever. They also have a veggie pizza, burritos, pasta's...and have always been nice about my special requests.
I'm sure there are plenty of other options out there and I will try to add them too.
Namaste
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