Growing up in suburban DC made it easy to find veggie restaurants in the area. In an Animal Rights group meeting once in High School I was told about The Vegetable Garden in Rockville. As soon as I ate there once, I was hooked. Since that day there have been several other vegetarian places that have opened on Rockville Pike, but The Vegetable Garden still stands atop the pack.
The Vegetable Garden is located at 11618 Rockville Pike, just north of White Flint Mall. It is in a strip mall, but the atmosphere, staff, and food make this a wonderful dining experience. They have introduced many new, innovative methods of making vegetarian cuisine. They were one of the first I ever knew of that used the mock meats in multiple dishes. They have wonderful lunch specials, but their dinner is still worth it. Try the Whole Wheat Steamed Dumplings or Crispy Black Mushrooms as an appetizer. It appears they have several more than when I used to go; I really want to try their "Golden Pond" appetizer. They have tons of salads and soups, but their entrees really stand out. Veggie Chicken with Cashew Nuts was amazing, as was the Hunan Beef. The Sesame Veggie Chicken was great, but not as good as the General Tsao's Veggie Chicken. They also have sandwiches, including a Vegan Gyro. They have Macrobiotic foods, Raw Foods, and many other options for the entire family. If you are in the Rockville area, this one deserves a chance. http://www.thevegetablegarden.com/
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