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Given its grotty corner and windowless exterior, it's always a shock to enter Ananda Fuara and find yourself in a such a bright space. From floor to ceiling, the room is painted Crayola's version of sky blue, and the servers wear equally sunny uniforms (men in royal blue shirt and white pants, women in saris). Given the Bay Area's enduring reputation for being a hippie holdout, it's surprising that the restaurant, run by followers of Sri Chinmoy, is one of the last restaurants in town that specializes in classic vegetarian food. The menu ranges from samosas to wraps; while the Indian-style soups and curries are thoroughly Americanized, the Neatloaf is timeless.
Most restaurants push an agenda, whether overt or not — a commitment to local, organic ingredients, say, or to the authenticity of a specific cuisine. But restaurants don't often have a declared religious agenda and wear their philosophy on their... More »
I've always been simultaneously intrigued by and suspicious of dishes at vegetarian restaurants that purport to be "just as good as" or "better than" the real (meat) thing. First of all, why would a veggie restaurant that was proud and... More »
Vegan desserts get a bad rap in general for being dry, flavorless, and a bit overly nutty or grainy. But those who have their doubts about being able to find dairy-free dessert options that actually taste sinful instead of sawdusty have yet to try the chocolate cake at Ananda Fuara (translation: "fountain of delight"). Rich, fudgy frosting tops the surprisingly moist cake, making for a treat that mimics traditional dairy-filled recipes so well in texture and overall appearance that it is... More »
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