Grasshopper
February 24th, 2007
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Assorted Appetizers
Vermicelli Rolls, Fried Wonton, Fried Dumplin, Fried Bean Cakes, and Fried Spring Rolls (bean cakes shown)
While it’s no San Francisco or New York, Boston does have a few vegan restaurants. One of the most popular is Grasshopper in Brighton. Today Stewart and I went there for lunch with Nikki of ILoveHeeze.blogspot.com and her fiance, and Sarah from blogisthenewblog.com. Sarah had been on the red eye all night from Las Vegas with vegan donuts for Nikki and me, so we figured we’d make a get-together out of it. But more about the donuts later!
Crispy Taro Nest
Assorted Vegitables, Vegi-Chicken, Beef, Seafood
Kale and Mushroom Delight (I think!):
A stir-fried combination of kale, white mushrooms, tofu, and veggie-beef gluten in a tangy ginger sauce.
Stir-Fried Chow Foon Noodles with Tofu
Sauteed Kale with Black Mushrooms
The No Name
Battered gluten in a sweet and sour sauce served with assorted steamed vegetables and topped with sesame seeds.
Strawberry Cheesecake for dessert! 
Everything was great, but I can specifically speak for the No Name since that’s what I ordered. It’s sweet, sour and salty all at the same time, with a delightful crunch. The portions at Grasshopper are enormous, but no one in their right mind splits a dish to ensure leftovers. I can’t wait to heat mine up for a snack later tonight!
Oh, speaking of snacks, I also have a box full of vegan donuts direct from Ronald’s in Las Vegas, courtesy of Sarah. Thanks Sarah!!
Entry Filed under: Vegan Restaurants, baked goods, dessert, fake meat
7 Comments Add your own
1. Nikki (heezey) | February 25th, 2007 at 12:27 am
I ate way too much. It was all so good!
I have a feeling that M and I will become regulars there!
2. bazu | February 25th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Everything looks excellent! I’ve often wished I could live in Boston, at least for a few years! (I’m too much of an itinerant to ever stay in one place for too long!) All the dishes seem so artfully presented. Wow.
3. Debra (from crafster) | February 26th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
OMG!! I’M sO JEALouS!!
So sorry, but my inner brainless teen HAD to come out on this post. I’m so insanely jealous. First, Grasshopper…. no name ??! How excellent is THAT, also… I’ve tried the taro nest, and that is good too. The only thing that would have topped this off for me is if you had the sweet & sour sensation (basically the “no name” with tofu rather than seitan) pictured with a side of chili sauce.
Next, I had the amazing opportunity of trying Ronald’s donuts while driving cross-country back to San Diego from Boston. My boyfriend and I ordered a dozen (for a mere $8) upon leaving Las Vegas and finished half of the box by the time we were in CA. I now make it mandatory for anyone of my friends who are making the 6-hour trip to Las Vegas for the weekend to return with a box for me!
So again, super jealous because I have only had the pleasure of enjoying Grasshopper and Ronald’s in the same week, not in the same day!!
… hey, grasshopper mails well in a box packed with dry ice, right? ;P
4. Lolo | February 28th, 2007 at 12:25 am
Debra - It was such a good and fancy food day, I do admit. I’m lucky to have had someone offer to bring me donuts without any prompting! I’m definitely excited to have them again when I visit Las Vegas in the future.
Thanks for commenting! I hope you get a donut or grashopper fix soon.
5. Jessica | March 11th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Hi there! Just stumbled upon your amazing website and wanted to say how much I love it! I just recently converted to vegetarianism and I’m always in need for new recipes. Please don’t ever take this site down!
Also, I am from Boston and I go to Grasshopper whenever I can. Sooo yummy.
6. rosie | April 30th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
VEGAN DONUTS? err filled vegan donuts? so very amazing!
7. Theresa | June 11th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I hate to say it, but I can’t stand Grasshopper. I’ve eaten there a few times and I just don’t like the atmosphere and general dining crowd there. It’s too “Allston” (I can say that because I live here). I’ve heard horror stories of cockroaches at Grasshopper.
I’d really really recommend Buddha’s Delight in Chinatown, if you haven’t been there. Buddha’s Delight sits nicely above Chinatown, has a massive menu, and is generally cheaper than Grasshopper. I believe all of the items are vegan, except for some of the dessert.
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