Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Vegetarian Food Challenge Results

We asked our readers to try seven creative, vibrant and delicious vegetarian meals and our veggie-friendly epicureans were up to the challenge, noshing on veggie burgers, sandwiches, ethnic meals and adventurous plates. Now, the results are in. 

Hot Stone Bowl: Winner!

Kyoto Ka
6801 W. Central Ave. # J | 419-841-2070 | kyotoka.com
300 Madison Ave. | 419-321-4000 | kyotoka.com

Fragrant broth, tofu and fresh veggies.

Comments: 
“I’ve had Dolsot at other restaurants, but their Dolsot is the best. Their sauce is amazing!”
“The vegetables are always cooked to perfection and the tofu is delicious.”
“A perfectly well balanced dish.”
“As a vegan, I was surprised by the amount of  options I had at Kyoto Ka and was totally blown away by this delicious and filling meal.” 

Monterey Sandwich: 2nd Place

Georgette’s
311 Conant St., Maumee
419-891-8888 | georgettes.org

A ‘grown up’ grilled cheese at its finest.

Comments: 
“The. Best. Always satisfies! This whole place is a hidden gem— great, fresh, from-scratch food served by the nicest people you will ever know. And this sandwich? Bliss!”
“Love it. All sorts of tasty— and healthy— colors, textures and nutrients.”

The Berlekamp Experience: 3rd Place

Dégagé Jazz Cafe
301 River Rd., Maumee
419-794-8205 | historiccommercialbuilding.com

A creative plate of red pepper and pecan “ground meat”.

Comments:
“Outstanding texture and flavor. Even as a meat eater I loved it.”
“Didn’t feel like a meat “substitute”. It was just a great dish full of protein!” 

We asked our readers to try seven creative, vibrant and delicious vegetarian meals and our veggie-friendly epicureans were up to the challenge, noshing on veggie burgers, sandwiches, ethnic meals and adventurous plates. Now, the results are in. 

Hot Stone Bowl: Winner!

Kyoto Ka
6801 W. Central Ave. # J | 419-841-2070 | kyotoka.com
300 Madison Ave. | 419-321-4000 | kyotoka.com

Fragrant broth, tofu and fresh veggies.

Comments: 
“I’ve had Dolsot at other restaurants, but their Dolsot is the best. Their sauce is amazing!”
“The vegetables are always cooked to perfection and the tofu is delicious.”
“A perfectly well balanced dish.”
“As a vegan, I was surprised by the amount of  options I had at Kyoto Ka and was totally blown away by this delicious and filling meal.” 

Monterey Sandwich: 2nd Place

Georgette’s
311 Conant St., Maumee
419-891-8888 | georgettes.org

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A ‘grown up’ grilled cheese at its finest.

Comments: 
“The. Best. Always satisfies! This whole place is a hidden gem— great, fresh, from-scratch food served by the nicest people you will ever know. And this sandwich? Bliss!”
“Love it. All sorts of tasty— and healthy— colors, textures and nutrients.”

The Berlekamp Experience: 3rd Place

Dégagé Jazz Cafe
301 River Rd., Maumee
419-794-8205 | historiccommercialbuilding.com

A creative plate of red pepper and pecan “ground meat”.

Comments:
“Outstanding texture and flavor. Even as a meat eater I loved it.”
“Didn’t feel like a meat “substitute”. It was just a great dish full of protein!” 

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