Loving Hut
6569 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068
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Address :
6569 E Livingston Ave
Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068 - Phone (614) 863-0823
- Website https://lovinghut.us/reynoldsburg_01/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :4:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Hugo E.
This place is awesome. My wife and I travel the country eating vegan food and this place is fantastic. It is a little bit off the beaten path, but totally worth the trip. We go whenever we are in the area. The owners/staff are extremely nice. My recommendation, American Panini w/Golden Soup (yum).
(5)Aiyana B.
I LOVE this place. I ate the same meal 3 times in a row. I had the harmony sandwich and white bean soup. I had a spring roll as my appetizer and cheesecake for desert. It was awesome.
(5)Brianna M.
This place is so important. People always want to play like vegan food is nasty. The meal I had here was PERFECT. Since I've become vegetarian, I've really missed fried chicken. The Loving Hut has amazing soy "chicken bites" that are so much better than the ones you can get frozen at Kroger. Top that all off with dishes that really meet that take out Chinese craving and even carnivores will not leave disappointed. The restaurant sits on the edge of a scrubby little plaza in Reynoldsburg. It seriously looks like nothing much. If you didn't know about this place, you would drive right past it. I went for lunch one Saturday afternoon with my friend who is also vegetarian. I ordered the spring rolls and the Orange Delight. The spring rolls were hot and crispy and perfect. So delicious. She ordered the Saigon Rolls and let me try one. I have been craving that peanut sauce ever since. The Orange Delight was a vegan take on take out orange chicken. Everything was fresh and tasty. Just because something is vegan doesn't mean that it's tasteless! With my meal I ordered the aloe lemonade. I've heard lots of good things about aloe, but never mixed with lemonade. It was seriously delicious, herby and refreshing. The inside is very clean, bright and welcoming. It was exciting to go in and see all different kids of people enjoying the food. It made me really believe that this place is supported by the diverse Columbus community! The menu is pretty expansive and includes rice dishes, salads, sandwiches, etc. I am excited come back and try something new.
(5)Jamie C.
My dad owns a business next door of loving hut and has been bugging me to try it since last summer and since it's a vegan place. I'm very picky about food but today I'm happy I tried it. I had a regular gyro and saigon rolls, it to me wasn't really a gyro but it was really good but they could have mixed the gyro sauce with the gyro. The saigon rolls I didn't like so much since one of the veggies were to strong and same with the almond sauce but others might like it. I'm going to try the Thai curry and royal pho next time. YUMMY! Oh and try to call in and pick up the order so you don't have to wait so long and everyone is very nice. :D 4 stars! Photos next time too!
(4)Sara C.
I've had Loving Hut bookmarked since I had their potato & kale soup at a Columbus SOUP last year, but never really had any reason to go out to Reynoldsburg. However, I recently had to arrange a dinner meet-up in the area, and Gwen W's review reminded me that I still hadn't gone here, so there we went! The strip mall location is really random! I was a little confused when I entered the restaurant, because there were a lot of folks sitting around waiting to pick up their takeaway, and no sign saying whether I was supposed to order at the counter, or seat myself, or wait to be seated. The cashier beckoned me up after she finished her transactions, handed me menus, and said to sit anywhere. The decor is a lot like a frozen yogurt shop -- bright, poppy colors and IKEA-esque furniture, though the music was classical, not K-POP or trance. I of course ordered a bowl of the potato and kale soup, as well as a side of sweet potato fries. I wanted to try the pho as well, but figured two bowls of soup might be a bit much. It astounds me that the potato and kale soup does not have any milk in it, because it is very creamy and almost cheesy without being too rich. The sweet potato fries were also good, though the deep fryer left my coat and clothes smelling vaguely of oil. Service was very accommodating, and cheerfully made adjustments to their menu items for my dining partner. They do close fairly early (8 PM) but I guess that's to be expected in the suburbs. I bet they would do great business in Clintonville or Grandview or the Short North, and I certainly would go more often if they were in one of those locations. As it is, I can't imagine getting back out to Reynoldsburg anytime soon.
(4)Anna H.
I wish there was a Loving Hut in Hilliard, but now that my daughter lives 5 minutes from it, I can justify coming here. Often. I had only been here on one occasion, for a veg meetup and it was a special buffet they put together for the group. My husband and I came Sat. for lunch and just loved it. Our server was very sweet and the food was perfect. We split the Saigon Rolls. They had me at "served with almond sauce." Amazing. My husband ordered the Love Letter to the Earth salad (small) which he shared with me because it's a good size and my Quinoa Salad (one size) was smaller than expected. Both are great, tasty salads. The pistachios add crunch to the Quinoa Salad. I would get it again in a heartbeat. My husband also had the Pepper Steak, and said one would never know it isn't meat. I had a bite and it was awesome. I also had the Thai Iced Tea, which had just the right sweetness. I think their prices are pretty low compared to the quality of food you receive.
(5)John M.
I'm not vegan but I went with my vegan friend and this was really great. The fried dumplings was the least favorite appetizer & the Saigon rolls were the best. My potato kale something or other soup was really good, I just added a little bit of salt and pepper.
(5)Gwen W.
Yep, I'm totally hooked!! Phenomenal food for such a cheap price. Love it!! I always get the Potato Kale soup and a Love Letter to The Earth salad. Both are phenomenal!! The flocked are fantastic. To start, the soup is loaded with small chunks of yellow and sweet potato. Long strings of kale join. The broth is a cream cheese base (No animal ingredients, remember! This is a vegan place!). Slightly sweet, and it's even good as a cold leftover :) The salad? Oh oh oh!! Of course, there's the traditional lettuce. Julienned red beets, apple, sprouts, sliced black olives, avocado, walnuts... I'm forgetting something... To top it? A cilantro lime dressing that's to die for!!! Hands down, this establishment has my heart !!!!!
(5)Fiona J.
Absolutely love this place! The inside is adorable and it is right up my alley. They have fun, tasty, clean vegan food which I would imagine would please any palate regardless of veg/omni preferences. Kind of out of the way from me but I will make a trip down just to eat at this place in the future for sure!
(5)Rhonda I.
Love this place. Freshest food ever!
(5)Lea P.
So the best vegan restaurant in Columbus isn't in Columbus. Why oh why can't it be more central? And while good restaurants in strip malls are not at all unusual around here, the strip malls usually aren't poorly designed and poorly maintained and don't usually look like nothing has changed since 1972. I probably shouldn't whine *that* much about location. Since it's not far off the freeway, it doesn't actually take that long to get here. And it aaaaaalmost is good enough to make the trip out on a regularish basis. I had the don ka su, which appears not to be on the online menu, so I'll try to remember what all was in it: breaded soy patty, some kind of brown sauce (maybe teriyaki?), brown rice, cabbage-apple salad, some kind of green dressing (maybe cilantro?). All of it was quite tasty. The soy patty has a nice lot of flavor on its own, and the sauce gave it the right texture. I could have used more salad dressing but didn't think at the time to ask. And to drink I had the strawberry'n'cream smoothie, which was SO good and thick, with banana and cashew to make it creamy. If I'd had it with a veggie burger I might feel like I were at a super-healthy diner. I also got a piece of cheesecake to take home for later. That was divine. Really, the smoothie and the cheescake I could eat every day for the rest of my life. The server seemed a little... green, shall we say? He's either young or new or both. Came to get my order about a minute after I'd sat down, so I asked for more time. He came back again one minute later. I asked for *more* time. After that he didn't come back until I called him over. A different guy was bringing the food, and so I didn't see the kid who took my order again until I was ready to pay. He didn't happen to explain I should pay at the counter. By the way, you pay at the counter. Such a crisp-looking place, and I want to try everything on the menu. It's all so reasonably priced that if it were closer to where I live, then I would probably be there all the time.
(5)Larry V.
So, I just had my first visit at Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg. I am not a vegan. However, I went, alone, with no trepidation. I enjoy food of all sorts. And since my better half was visiting her mom, and I was hungry, I needed to eat somewhere.... I had been wanting to eat here for a while. In fact, I had walked in here a year or more ago, but the Mrs refused to get out of the car and go in with me. Her loss... I had read over the reviews of my fellow yelpers, so I decided to go with some of the highest praise items. I started off with an appetizer of Saigon rolls - a play off of Vietnamese spring rolls. They were okay. They were better when I asked and they provided some Srirachi. However, I have been spoiled by the spring rolls of my favorite dining place (which is closed on Mondays... so I could go here without a twinge of guilt ;) Then, I had the special of Donkatsu. Well, that is what they called it. Donkatsu. Donkatsu is a Japanese/Korean deep friend pork cutlet. What this was was a deep fried protein non-meat cutlet, and it was a bit crispier than a pork cutlet, but it came with a BBQ sauce that gave it an interesting flavor. unfortunate, not an Oriental flavor. If it would have come with some Kimchi, that might have helped. As it was, because the Sirachi was on the table - I used it! The cutlet was fine, as was the rice and the julienned lettuce (?) side salad. I also ordered the Thai iced tea - again, a fine offering, but I really prefer that offered at my fav (non vegan, unfortunately) place. Finally, I went for a bit of vegan ice cream - cherry and chocolate chip. It tasted fine - I am not a chocolate-holic so it was a bit much for me. So, I did find the food to be fine. I may have had too high an expectation which resulted in my feeling a bit let down. And of course I went solo when I would have preferred to dine with others - that too might be coloring my experience. I am interested in trying it out again - with some other choices, of course - in hopes of getting something that provided a higher satisfaction level.
(3)Melanie M.
This just may be the happiest restaurant in central Ohio!! Although they haven't "officially" opened yet, the majority of their menu is live. The staff are all so sweet and friendly, and smiles on everyone's faces. The decor was simple, clean, modern, and welcoming. I loved the vegan brochures and posters and books around the dining area. So the food ---- YUMS! Between four of us we tried: Drinks: Pink Lady, Sunny Forest, and Thai Iced Coffee Appetizers: Lady Fingers (crispy thin rolls with red bean paste and a milder sriracha type sauce), and Spring Rolls Soups: Russian Cabbage and Royal Pho (the small sizes are quite generous!!) Salads: Love Letter from the Earth --- oh my! Sweet potato, apple, walnuts, lettuce, olives, avocado, roasted beats, alfalfa and two types of dressings.... *drool* Entrees: Thai Curry and Yakisoba. Both delectable!! Dessert: Flan (they only had cup cakes and flan today - but plans are for vegan ice cream, carrot cake, chocolate cake as well as german apple cake). So yes, it's out of the way, but it's entirely worth the drive!! Next Sunday, March 20, 2011 is their official grand opening. They'll be open normal hours 11am-9pm, but the grand opening buffet will be from 1pm-4pm. Mayor Coleman is even stopping out!!! Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Rich S.
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. There isn't anything I've had here that isn't wonderful. The decor is minimalist, it doesn't distract from the meal. There is a television on the wall running a constant loop of vegan causes, and famous vegans. You can sit anywhere you like (not on top of other guests though please!) and you are quickly brought menus and water. The first time I went I was with my girlfriend and my two five year old kids. The staff seemed thrilled at the sight of my children, and they were very nice to them. We ordered a lot of food (the restaurant is so far from my home that I wanted to try a lot without having to make the trek very often). I ordered the BBQ Sandwich and my girlfriend got the American Panini. Both were wonderful. Mine consisted of Vegan Soy Protein, tossed in BBQ sauce, topped with slaw, and grilled on a panini press. I get that every time I go now (I also get something to go to eat later or the next day at work). My future bro in law isn't a fan of vegan food, and he loves the Noble Burger. This place is great. Despite the almost 30 minute drive to get here, I try to make it a couple times a month. It's very well worth the drive and you are supporting some very nice people making delicious, caring cuisine.
(5)Kevin C.
Yay! Columbus' first vegan restaurant. I went tonight and had the Royal Pho, Soba Noodles, Quinoa Salad, and Harmony Sandwich. I was really delighted at how tasty and light everything was. Occassionally with vegetarian/vegan restaurants, they will serve very tasty food but often times douse it in oil, sugar, or fry things in order to make them appealing. Not Loving Hut. At least the food didn't taste heavily fried or laden in oil. I feel in love with the Royal Pho. I had never had anything quite like that before. If you haven't tried it, get it! It's definitely a portion that is large enough to be a main course, so keep that in mind. The Harmony sandwich had a very meaty taste; it was very reminiscent of tuna salad. I liked it but the wife wasn't too crazy about it. We both loved the Royal Pho. The Quinoa Salad was good but it was something that I could have made at home relatively easy. The Soba Noodles were made very well and I really enjoyed them. I wholly support this place, as I really believe in what they stand for. I wish they were closer to where I live. If so, I would be patronizing them a lot more. Lastly, I really hope they pick up and move their location. I think they would do so much better if they moved to a more affluent nicer part of town. The restaurant itself is great; I just don't like their location - a dilapidated strip mall. I would easily give them 5 stars if not for their location. By the way, the service was quick and attentive. Our food came out within several minutes of ordering it.
(4)Lara K.
I haven't been a vegetarian for years, but Loving Hut made me want to go full-on, hardcore vegan. This place rocks! The service was slow but attentive and super friendly. The menu is gloriously vegan and nicely diverse, with both Asian and Western options. I seriously wanted to order every appetizer on the menu, they all looked amazing - but I took our server's recommendation and went with the Saigon rolls. Awesome sauce. No, literally, they came with awesome sauce. I wanted to bathe in it, it was so good. Everyone in our party was delighted with the food and drinks. Our little ones had fun playing in the back of the clean, well-lit dining room - and there were even children's books to peruse for further entertainment. It was a hike to get there and there's not much else around there (and lock your car/hide your valuables), but it is well worth the trip and we'll be back. Would love to see another Loving Hut come to downtown, Short North or Clintonville area! I am loving the Loving Hut.
(4)Susan H.
Super impressed with the food at Loving Hut. I admit I was a little concerned when my friend Angie suggested that we do a FB Vegan eat up there as that I has heard that it was a chain run/owned by a cult run by Supreme Master Ching Hai. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su… The food was excellent, and the staff attentive and pleasant. There is no religious vibe there, just a lot of pro vegan literature and posters. We tried a little of almost everything as that there were six of us. The winner hands down was the pho, which is probably the only vegan pho in town. I found the food overall to be slightly bland (but I like my food very spicy) but the staff was happy to give me a bottle of sriracha to spice it up. Everyone else thought the food was spicy enough as is so it probably is but I like it hot ;) I wish they were a little closer to downtown Columbus but maybe it is better that they are about 15 minutes away so I don't eat takeout from there all the time.
(4)Blake E.
Great food! Was able to take the vegan in my life and the kids and everyone love the food. Will go again.
(5)Krista K.
My Thoughts: If you're looking for fresh and healthy food and still feed that appetite of yours, then this is the place to go. They serve freshly prepared vegan and raw foods. Don't let that scare you away though because the food is SO tasty and VERY flavorful. Everything on the menu is prepared for you with tender, lovin, care from all the staff... Guess thats why they call it the 'Loving Hut.' It holds true to it's name, no doubt. Oh! And the food prices are very wallet friendly. But if you are staaaaarving, don't expect the very prompt service. I would have given this place a 5 star, but the service was too slow for my liking. Other than that, it's a go!! About the Place: I was very surprised when I walked into the place to see what it looked like on the inside. It's so cute...and clean!! Yes, this place is not located in the most ideal place (about a 25 minutes drive from Columbus) but it's worth the distance. About My Food: I started for an appetizer with the Saigon Rolls. YUM! You get 4 rice paper rolls filled with vegan shrimp, noodles, lettece carrot and cucumber that is served with almond sauce (almond sauce that is HAND MADE) The sauce is delicious! I also got their Love Letter from The Earth Salad. I got a small and wished I got a large because it was pretty amazing and full of flavor. Just order it and see for yourself :)
(4)Eli B.
Vegan choices consume the menu at this new Reynoldsburg establishment. You can often find teenagers here since it is located right next to the high school. I am not a vegan but the food here is decent...and the owner is quite a chacter too.
(3)Leah K.
This place is in the weirdest location possible. One would expect a restaurant like this to be located in the short north, or Gahanna, etc.. but nope, it's in some strip mall in the ghetto! Anyways, the food and service and atmosphere is spectacular. I went with two friends, who are hardcore carnivores and they LOVED the food as well. I got the bbq sandwich, with a side of potato and kale soup. My friends ordered the "orange chicken" and "burger" with sweet potato fries. The fries are the best I've ever tasted, they're crunchy and moist. Unlike most times, you'll find that sweet potato fries are soggy and too crunchy. The orange chicken was incredible, and my friend literally licked her plate clean. You can tell the veggie burger is made in house, and not pre-formed. My bbq sandwich was excellent, but it needed more bbq sauce. Other than that, it was fantastic. Oh, and I ate, and was full all for under $10!! This is my new favorite restaurant.
(5)Meg W.
This place is a diamond in a rough, sketchy looking strip mall.. I can't believe the prices here. Usually vegan food is moderate to expensive as far as prices. The food was perfect on my first visit. I got the Sesame Chick-less. It was incredible!!! The "chicken" was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The orange sauce was so yummy. Everything was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got a sandwich that I can't find on the menu anymore - maybe the American panini? - the was also delicious. The Saigon rolls were great, too (vegan shrimp - say WHAAAAAT?!). On our next visit, the owner or manager was talking with my boyfriend when I came in to meet him, and it was very funny when he gave us relationship advice. He told us that women were allowed to be late - never men. The food, though, was not as great as on our first visit. As much as I wanted to get my Sesame Chick-less again, I ventured to try something new, and got the Yakisoba. It was so-so. I thought the veggie protein was going to be like the protein I got in the Chick-less, and it was not. I did also get the Love Letter From Earth salad. That was the BEST part of our meal that night. And it was really, very good. The boyfriend got the Kung Pao this time, which was better than my dish, but the "chicken" was overcooked, I think. The middle was like biting into styrofoam. Yummy styrofoam, though. The sushi, though, was a complete waste of money. They might have been good, if I hadn't been anticipating the standard sushi that I know and love. I think it had apple in it, which was not on the menu, and didn't really fit the dish. The sushi were too large to know what to do with. Still, I wasn't completely dissatisfied with our last visit, and the first visit left such a great impression that I'm still happy to go back. I will resist the urge to try everything on the menu, as it all looks delicious, and stick to my orange chicken!! Oh - and all of the drinks are INCREDIBLE. Tested and approved: Strawberries n Cream, Tropical Delight, Pink Nectar, and Sunny Forest.
(4)Eric N.
The food is definitely worth 5 stars, but the location and atmosphere downgrade that to 4 stars. Still, the 5-star food brings me back on a regular basis. I grew up on the east side and now live in the Short North, so it's always kind of sad to drive out to the strip mall on Livingston where Loving Hut is located. I remember that same strip mall being a bit more, well, busy back in the early 90s but now I think the landlord is desperate for business. Lucky for him/her, Loving Hut came to town and was probably looking for cheap rent. So it's a bit of a drive if you live anywhere outside of the general SE side of town. As for the restaurant itself, the decor is quite pleasing. It's very clean and very contemporary. It looks like they got their decorating ideas from IKEA. Of course, this isn't just a vegan establishment, this is also an outreach center of sorts for a "Supreme Master Ching Hai." Yes, it's a cult. But as far as cults go, these guys seem pretty chill. It seems like all they want is for everyone to go vegan, quit drinking and doing drugs, and then peace will spring up everyone on the planet. They're not pushy about their beliefs, but you will find a television on the wall always tuned to Supreme Master TV (language buffs take note: the subtitles are in about a dozen languages) and there are pamphlets and pro-vegan books on each table. But don't worry, they're not going to bug you about anything. They just want to serve you delicious vegan food. And that they certainly do. On my three or four trips there, I've sampled a variety of their dishes. For appetizers, the fresh Saigon rolls are truly a personal favorite and rival the fresh spring rolls at any Thai restaurant. Also delicious but not quite as memorable are the steamed dumplings. The Lady Fingers are an interesting option but would be more impressive if they had more red bean paste. We tried to order the Raw French Fries but they were out of an ingredient (not sure which) so instead we shared the raw sushi. This is a pretty standard treatment of a raw food classic. In lieu of cooked rice, more vegetables as well as sliced apple is included. This isn't meant to be like something you would get at a sushi bar, it's more like something you would get at a raw food restaurant. My favorite sandwich there is the BBQ sandwich. Oh my goodness. This is heaven on a plate. The combination of the BBQ soy protein and the very rich-tasting coleslaw all tucked between panini-grilled bread is magic in my mouth. It can be ordered with fries or soup, and you won't go wrong with either. My favorite meal so far from the Noodles & Rice section is probably the Orange Delight. The soy protein is battered and deep-fried, and the sauce is absolutely delightful. I also enjoy the sauces on the Lemon Tofu, Kung Pao, and Pepper Steaks, but only on the Orange Delight does it get the deep-fried treatment like the Sweet'n'Sour Chicken/Shrimp of my youth. If you decide to drink anything besides water, go for the Thai Iced Tea. OMG. Seriously. I haven't saved enough room yet for dessert, but when I do finally get around to it, I'll update my review.
(4)William D.
I will specify immediately that I am not vegan or even vegetarian. I was so impressed the couple times I went there for lunch. Then they threw a curve ball after our lunch group getting kind of fond of the place and closed for lunch! So disappointed! I'm older and very rarely go out for dinner, so I guess it's off my radar now. What a shame. Other than their not serving lunch they'd get 5 stars.
(3)Steven H.
Loving Hut is located in a nearly abandoned strip mall in the Blacklick Plaza. It's definitely a unique location and a unique concept. I'm really surprised they didn't put this in a trendier suburb like The Short North or Grandview cuz I think it would do much better there. The food is all vegan and I must say everything was very delicious. The Love Letter from the Earth salad was really incredible. Both dressings on the salad were fantastic and the veggies fused nicely with the walnuts and julienned apples. The BBQ sandwich was also excellent on grilled panini bread with veggie protein and cole slaw. Ordered that w/ Golden Soup which is sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion in curry and coconut milk. Really excellent vegan must-try, very odd location.
(4)George Y.
My review is half food and half atmosphere/service. First the food. I'm a meat eater, and this was my first experience with an all vegan meal. I was surprised by the taste and portions. My friends and I really enjoyed what we had ordered. We ordered and shared a couple of appetizers and for my meal I ordered the gyro. The strawberry shake is very tasty. Good stuff all around. I can honestly tell all meat eaters to not be afraid, the stigmas that come with vegan food is not true when dining at Loving Hut. Now onto the atmosphere. Eating vegan is a lifestyle decision and I respect any and all who choose to follow this lifestyle. But the service and decor was a little over the top when trying to convert you to a vegan lifestyle. 3 things stand out for me. 1. Pamphlets literally right next to our table with images of animals being tortured or killed. not appetizing when I'm trying to eat, vegan food or not. 2. Flat screen tv with (I forget her name) what I would equate is a tv call in show about vegan lifestyle. It was somewhat scary as the audience members looked somewhat dazed and in a cult like trance. 3. The owner coming up and talking to us about the vegan lifestyle, then telling us to be vegan for 3 months and see how it goes. A little pushy when we really didn't ask him anything about being vegan. I don't mean to be offensive to vegans. I equate this experience to me attending a bake sale at a church and getting a lecture on why I should be christian, why my current choices are evil, all while I'm munching on a blue berry muffin.
(3)Charlene K.
I am so in love with this place, it's ridiculous. Love at first sight AND bite! Like so many restaurant gems, it's located in a strip mall. Don't let that throw you off. The place is a lot different on the inside, trust me. It is clean, well lit, and they even have a vegan-oriented book on every table for you to read (e.g., Kathy Freston's "Veganist"). I waited a bit to be seated, but it was well worth the wait. They have so many healthy and organic vegan options to try! I ended up getting the Thai Iced Tea and the Kung Pao dish. Both were so delicious and fresh. You can really tell the difference when restaurants use fresh ingredients, and the Loving Hut certainly excels in this area. They also have desserts if you have room. I can't wait to bring my boyfriend here. This is going to be one of our new favorite restaurants, and I'm so excited that they are here! Take-out is available if you can't dine-in.
(4)Shawna T.
Great food and friendly people!
(4)Kim G.
Don't let the word Vegan fool you, even a devout meat-eater would love this restaurant. My daughters and I ate here for lunch yesterday and the BBQ sandwich was amazing. Yummy yummy! Hope they stay around and start a trend!
(5)Mike S.
The first time my wife drug me into Loving Hut, about 2 years ago, I was dreading the food. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing everything is! The Noble Burger and fries are my favorite and their steamed pot stickers are the ultimate appetizer. The family working there is so kind and pleasant which helps offset the slowness of the kitchen at times. Prices are fair and their ever changing specials are great deals. This has become one of my favorite restaurants!
(5)Keith M.
First, the location, which prevents a five star review must be addressed. A vegan restaurant with a sleek interior so does not cater to nor does it belong in mediocre chain heaven, also known as Reynoldsburg, one of its many incarnations. It's perfectly located for my vegan brother & fiance when they visit from out of town, but as seen by how empty the place was for lunch their delicious food is not appreciated there by many locals . The vegan kung pao is excellent and evens bests its meat-oriented competition found elsewhere. TVP (textured vegetable protein) doesn't sound promising, but it has a nice glazed, crunchy exterior and a tender interior. The Saigon rolls made with rice paper were a good starter and the strawberry cream smoothie was just perfect and lived up to its description. They would be wise to open a location nearby where vegans and open-minded omnivores actually live, like somewhere on N High (the usual suspect) or if they really want a less conventional east side location, a Near East neighborhood like Olde Towne East would fit the bill, so that they don't force us to make the trek out east via an out-of-the-way highway excursion.
(4)Jenny B.
Wow, was a impressed!! I have eaten at vegan restaurants before and left feeling disappointed, but this was a total different experience. After dining at Loving Hut I left satisfied, full, and wanting to tell my friends about my great dinner! Here are the highlights. To start with, we ordered soup and salad. We tried the Russian cabbage soup and the potato and kale soup. I love cabbage soup, and theirs was no exception. I don't eat red meat, so I first knew that I didn't have to ask for once if they used beef stock or anything like that. The flavor was rich and the addition or raisins was a great touch. I was a little leery of the potato and kale soup because I thought I didn't like kale, but this soup was fantastic. It was rich and creamy and I couldn't stop eating it. We shared a large love letters from the earth salad. I could eat this salad every day! Everything about it was wonderful!! The cucumber dressing really brought everything together. The apples, sweet potatoes, and beets were all very fresh and tasty. Instead of having main dishes, we just shared steamed dumplings and Saigon rolls. As for the steamed dumplings, we didn't feel like we were missing meat at all while eating them. They were steamed to tender perfection. The Saigon rolls were served with an almond sauce that was so tasty. Everything as so good!! I can't wait to go back and try more, especially the desserts! I just wish they were a little closer and maybe had a veggie stir fry without rice or noodles (for those low carb eaters).
(5)Susan G.
Very good food and good price too. Everything we tried was so good; berry smoothie, curry dish, potato soup, harmony sandwich, spring rolls.
(5)Steve S.
I first visited here with friends this past July and have since become a weekly patron...once u come here you'll be hooked. Even though I don't adhere to a vegan diet this place has plenty of menu choices for a picky eater like myself. The Kung Pao,BBQ sandwich,& chili fries w/cheese are my favorite and a good choice for those use to a meat-based diet.
(5)Robert B.
I can't say anything bad at all about the Loving Hut. We shared several entrees with friends. We tried the Pho, SaiGon Rolls, Crispy Spring Rolls, Sushi, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Yakisoba, and Sesame Chick-less. For drinks we had the Pink Nectar, Sunny Forest, Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. We were so happy with our meals that we also ordered a BBQ sandwich, regular gyro, and Love Letter from earth to go! Of special note was the dipping sauce for the SaiGon Rolls. We will go back as much as possible. I only wish that they would have opened in north Columbus!
(5)Cathy M.
Columbus has 4 vegan/vegan friendly restaurants that I know of: Whole World, Hal and Al's, Till (formerly Dragonfly) and now Loving Hut. All of these restaurants are good for different reasons. Loving Hut might be the furthest away, but definitely worth the trip!
(5)Annah B.
The food here was the best vegetarian/vegan asian meal I've ever had. I decided to eat there on a whim and looked up the hours. Yelp said the place opened at 11am and since it was 1140am, I decided to eat there for lunch. I arrived around 1140am and found out the posted hours said they were open at noon. I was sad the restaurant was not open yet, but decided to wait since the reviews were so good. I saw the couple who owned the place walk in and they immediately saw us and unlocked the restaurant doors and turned on the "open" sign. I walked in, a little hesitant, since I knew they technically weren't open yet, but they welcomed me and served me right away. The man came over and took my order and immediately started preparing it. I ordered the fried spring rolls as an appetizer and the orange chicken with brown rice as my meal. The brown rice was a nice soft rice, which is usually not the case with brown rice. Being half Vietnamese, I was used to jasmine rice and hated eating brown rice normally. I loved the dish. There was a nice complement of broccoli, onion, green pepper, and pineapple. The flavor was excellent and I finished the entire plate. The fried spring rolls tasted a little like the normal chinese egg rolls. I am used to vietnamese egg rolls and these had a very different taste. They were great, but I just was so used to a different flavor for fried spring rolls/egg roll. As we paid and went to leave the couple made sure to say good bye to us and were very courteous and friendly the entire time. This is a new favorite place of mine and I will be frequenting the place on a regular basis!! :)
(5)Cat E.
The restaurant has a very relaxing atmosphere. Their white bean soup is delicious. Even if you're not vegan its worth trying.
(4)Autumn E.
This may be one of my favorite places in Columbus so far! I am probably a little biased due to the company I enjoyed my meal with but yeah... So good! I love the fact that the entire menu is vegan. I can pick anything and know that it is safe! I ordered the Love Letter from the Earth salad, Spicy BBQ and chili cheese fries. Everything was so tasty! The salad was bright and a little sweet and fresh. The BBQ was spicy and sweet without being too much of either while the veggies were crisp and had bite. The fries were sinfully good! Super hot, crisp, fresh! For dessert I tried the carrot cake and the vanilla bean cheesecake. The carrot cake was tasty but the cheesecake was amazing! Smooth and creamy and just the right amount of sweet. As close to non-vegan cheesecake as I have had so far. Perfect! The restaurant is open and informal and perfect for a gathering friends or a quick casual date. Highly recommended! I can't wait to try more of the menu!
(5)Robin C.
Under normal circumstances I would never be caught inside a vegan spot. I"m a bonafide meat lover, proudly donning my fork and knife. Then I walked into Loving Hut and completely changed my tune. The food is great and each order is very customizable. Because they make everything to order, it's very easy to make changes to the entrees to fit your taste. The customer service is outstanding which helps deal with the slow service that comes with crowded nights. You can also call in your order which is very convenient, especially if you have a long drive ahead of you. The desserts are out of this world delicious - the cheesecake gives me life and it's hard to believe it's dairy free! Over the last year there have been several changes to the hours of operations which has greatly reduced my visits to Loving Hut. The current hours seem to be very steady and focused for dinners only so this isn't the place to plan a lunch with friends.
(4)Arvid Y.
First of all, I have to thank my fellow Columbus Yelpers for introducing me to Loving Hut. I'm not a vegan, but I don't discriminate when it comes to food. Good food is good food, regardless of whether it contains animal product or not. Loving Hut has good food that's both delicious and nutritious. I followed Gwen W's advice and ordered a small Potato and Kale soup for my appetizer and a large Love Letter from the Earth salad for my main. Her recommendations were spot on and I was not disappointed! My favorite item was the potato and kale soup. Every spoonful was filled with so much chunky goodness including potatoes, carrots, onions and kale. It was rich and strangely "creamy" for a dairy-free dish. Soy cream cheese sorcery I tell you. Love Letter from the Earth is a beautiful name for a beautiful salad. It consists of a generous portion of lettuce covered with sliced sweet potato, apple, avocado, beet and walnuts served with a cucumber dressing. The thing I liked the most about this salad was the sliced apple. They were julienned to make them ridged, which added nice texture along with the crunchy walnuts. I also had the Pink Nectar drink which was pretty delicious as well. Tangy and sweet with slight hints of lemon and syrup, it was the perfect palate cleanser. Their drinks use organic vegan sugar, which I did not know existed. The service was prompt and friendly. The only negative thing is their Reynoldsburg location in what seemed like an abandoned strip mall. It's nice if you live close by, but for me it's quite the trek. Their interior is also a bit drab. With that said, overall, Loving Hut is a great vegan restaurant worth checking out.
(4)Tammy R.
I came here tonight because there was an unofficial yelp event here for our newest yelper Autumn. I had always wanted to try this place prior to this event. So I came in early like I do to most things and introduced myself to someone who wasn't even there for this unofficial event. You can only imagine how embarrassed I was to just come up a random stranger and ask her if she was there for the yelp event. She must have thought I was crazy or something! I got the menu and looked through it and to my surprise one of the yelper's came in and of course we connected from there. I was no longer embarrassed because I actually saw a yelper who I could talk to and relate to. It's these small events that really bring together the community of yelper's very well. I got advice which things on the menu were the best and that's what I mostly went with. I ordered a small love letter salad and the entree of soba noodles. The salad was just delicious and I think I need to get into the habit of making salad every night at home like this one. The soba noodles had a lot of flavor. Most people got dessert and we all chose the carrot cake which was so rich in flavor. I absolutely loved the carrot cake, as much as I should not be indulging in any desserts at the moment. It was so scrumptious you should try it next time you are there! I would highly recommend this restaurant and that is a huge compliment since I'm not vegan at all.
(5)Bethany K.
I had been wanting to try this for SO long, and finally convinced my husband to try it with me. He wasn't 'that hungry' which is why we were 'allowed' to give it a try. We ordered chili cheese fries, Love Letter Salad, and the green curry. Everything was AMAZING! For my husband not being hungry, he sure was a clean plater ;-) The salad was SO fresh! We are very much a carnivore family (so sorry), and we didn't miss the meat in the meal at all! Like others have said, don't let the location and exterior deter you. The staff is SO very friendly - it appears to be family owned? I wil definitey be back!
(5)Matt P.
I have to give this place 5 stars. I'm not vegan and haven't been to many such places but the flavors and preparation here are rather impressive. Everything's so fresh and flavorful. Had a small White Been Chili and it was amazing. So rich and flavorful it actually made me feel guilty for eating it (and wanting more.) Next was a small Love Letter from Earth salad that so many have YELPed and photoed. It's a must try, full of flavor and texture. Love the sweetness and crunch of the apple. My entree was the Royal Pho. Two soups in one meal? Uh, yes? Anyway, I definitely think it has Chinese Five Spice in the broth. Has the same unique flavor as Mi Li's Cafe Pho. The metal chopsticks they provide were a little hard to get used to though. Dessert? Uh, yes? I got a slice of the carrot cake to go and it was very good. Moist and fresh with a nice balance of spice. Their dessert case by the register has several selections, including cookies, cakes, pies and flan/pudding. It's somewhat odd location in Reynoldsburg makes it a hike for some but yes, it's definitely worth exploring. Once you're done you can visit Blacklick Woods Metro Park a few minutes away. Needless to say I'm definitely going back.
(5)Sean G.
I'm vegan, this place is vegan! Now that we've dispensed with the obvious reason why I'm so enamored with this place, there are two reasons why I took a point away - but really, it's more like half a point: 1) Reynoldsburg? Really? 2) Atmosphere still a little pushy. Let's go back in time, a little over two years ago, when the restaurant first opened. The experience was very pushy, and I've been a vegan for over four years now. Things that left most people a little off-balance: * Past: A TV in each section, playing Supreme Master Television non-stop. If you took someone's zealous love of veganism, green living and turned it into a cult, this is the television channel they would all watch for indoctrination. * Present: In most of the Loving Hut affiliated restaurants that I've seen recently, including the Reynoldsburg location, this has been scaled WAY back to a moving video montage of vegan and green messages, fun quirky and cute, but NOT the scary cult TV from before. There's even a video of Will Farrell screwing in a CFL bulb into a socket. Odd! * Past: Each table had a book stand or two, containing a book espousing vegan, green and/or healthy living. Some of the books were a little over-the-top, and some might scare away customers. I'm not sure who screened them, but some of it might be a little unnerving to someone who's just trying out Loving Hut as a new restaurant, and eats meat and dairy 99% of the time. In my opinion, shock is bad. * Present: Books are over on a shelf. You can go over and get the books, or you can sit happily at your table and ignore the books. Are the books good? Sure, I enjoy reading them, but I don't need to be converted. None of that stuff really scares or shocks me anymore. Some of those books aren't really appropriate for reading while eating, though; even 100% vegan food. * Past: Although I've never personally experienced any of the owners or waitstaff being pushy about religion or food ethics, some other of my close friends have mentioned this in the past, so I won't discount it. Me, personally? I've never had a bad experience with any of the folks here, but, hey, I'm already converted! * Present: My gut feeling is that they've cleaned this up a bit, and realized that some of the attitude, books, TV programming, and posters were a bit much for the average person - and really, don't you want to encourage the average person to visit your restaurant, eat your food, and spend money? Sure you do. I think the owners figured that out, hopefully in time to not scare away too many customers. * Past: Dessert was always out, or they just had a wall of flan. Seriously, like an entire case of *insert expletives here* flan. Do people in Ohio eat flan? It seemed like every time I ate here in the first year, it was flan or bad cake. Super sad. * Present: The past three times I've been in, this year, they've had no fewer than three desserts present, all very tasty, and I haven't seen flan on display (although it is on the menu). Now, hopefully I'll have time to talk about the awesome food! First, if you like lemonade, and you like it sweet, get the aloe lemonade. It's sweet, has aloe in it - making it almost like bubble tea - and it's super tasty. Like it less sweet? Mix it with water - I do that sometimes. They also have a Thai tea, which I've heard on numerous occasions is "interesting" and "different." Looks like carrot juice to me. If it's you and someone else, get two appetizers, especially if they have the drumsticks (super yummy, with sugar cane "bones" in the center!) and the crispy mini spring rolls with that incredible sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Oh my goodness. Then, you really have to check out the menu, because the entrees are varied and all over the map. They have a specials board, and I'm a fan of starting there. I enjoyed the stir fried udon recently, and have had the Kung Pao (spicy), Thai Curry (fun to eat mixed with the rice), the Soba Noodles that are super flavorful, and last but certainly not least the Orange Delight - something I could eat every day and never get sick of. Oh, and if you're bringing picky kids, they can still have the Golden Nuggets (a little like chicken nuggets but made with soy) and french fries. With enough ketchup, kids'll eat anything - ask for extra because they usually only give you a small cup of ketchup that most kids can burn through after a few dunks. The cool thing is, you can do a salad, you can do soup, you can do stir fry and you can even have a veggie burger with fries. Again, the menu is diverse, and my best advice would be to bring three of your closest friends, each order something different, and share. Odds are, you'll find something you love. Overall, this is my go-to place for tasty, 100% vegan food - just wish it weren't in Reynoldsburg. Downtown, this place would earn five solid stars from me.
(4)David W.
Awesome stuff! Having the BBQ sandwich on whole wheat. Delicious! Tried the white bean chili, Saigon rolls. All very good. Recommend this place.
(5)Hilary M.
I love this place! It's worth the trip. I have tried half of the menu at this point and have yet to find anything I didn't love. My only complaints are that it's far from home, the hours are short... and that it isn't a buffet so I can try everything and stuff my face.
(5)Lisa C.
First time here last night. Place was clean. While we were there (at 7) they had some walk-ins for carry out orders and then just one other table was occupied. This neighborhood may not know what a gem they have. Super friendly staff and very helpful with suggestions. We started with steamed dumplings. They could have used a bit more filling, but they were still very tasty and I would order them again. I then had the Thai Curry. It was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. I like a lot of spice and for me it could have been spicier, but it was very flavorful. The rice was cooked perfect. The portion size was large and I couldn't quite finish it. My (non-vegan) SO had the fried rice with salad and spring rolls, which he enjoyed and devoured. I liked the fried rice, but it was a little too greasy for me. The Soba Noodles and Saigon rolls are on my list to try the next time. This place is a drive for us, 30 minutes one way. So unfortunately, I won't be going too often, but I will definitely go back. It was worth the drive. I wish they were open for lunch, as then it would be half the drive.
(4)Nicole M.
I love this place. The food is good and so is the customer service. The family that runs this place are very nice people. As a vegan, I HAVE to support a good vegan and mostly organic restaurant; they are hard to come by. My favorite menu items: Drumsticks (appetizer), BBQ sandwich with French fries or white bean chilli (soup), Noble burger w/fries, Thai Curry and combo #1. Strawberry n cream is my favorite beverage. They have a delicious carrot cake too. They often have specials. There is nothing here that I have eaten that was disgusting. There are things I may not eat again, but overall the food is good. Saigon rolls are my least favorite so far though. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything here. My meat eater friend likes this place a lot. He loves the Noble burger w/fries. Vegans can eat hardy too and we have good taste:)
(5)Jackie H.
One of my best friends is a vegan and this is one of her favorite places. I've been wanting to try, and finally had my chance. We didn't realize it closed at 8pm on a Friday night and showed up around 7:40pm...we were going to get takeout, but the lady at the register insisted that we have a seat. She was super friendly and accommodating. I ordered the Spring Rolls and Tso's Tofu with fried rice. Everything was so tasty! I am not vegan at all, and I loooooove when Sesame/General Tso's Chicken is really crispy. Well, this tofu was nice and crispy, and the sauce didn't get the tofu soggy at all. Every bite had a nice crisp. So good! Spring Rolls were pretty standard, but that's a good thing. Friends got the Orange Delight and Pepper Steak. I had never had imitation chicken, or soy/veggie protein before, but they were both delicious, but that Tso's Tofu is the dish that will bring me back again! Would like to try their Pho during a future visit. Wish it was a little closer to me, as it's about a 25 minute drive. I think they'd do really well if they opened a location in Clintonville. I know for other meat eaters like myself, it might be a little odd to have meat substitutes at first (even though I eat tofu pretty regularly), but experiment a little and try it out! You might find something you really like.
(4)George S.
If you are vegan, the food here is excellent. Even my non-vegan friends like the food. I eat here almost every day. Before I became a vegan I ate McDonald's or Wendy's or Burger King every day.
(5)Sheila M.
I love the Loving Hut! I've been there twice so far and will be going more regularly. On my first visit to Loving Hut, I enjoyed the Orange Delight (soy protein with sesame and orange sauce), which was so good I was very tempted to get it again on this visit. However, I've decided to try everything on their menu. This time I tried the Gyro Wrap, which was delicious. All the ingredients were very fresh and the sauce, which they make themselves, was perfect. You could see and taste the herbs. I had the regular gyro, but they also offer BBQ and Teriyaki. They pile so much on the wrap that it's difficult to fold, so I left it open and ate it with a fork. I also had their fries, which were crispy and very tasty. They offered to redo them if we didn't like how crisp they were. They were fine. It was tough to choose a dessert, but I took a piece of chocolate cake to go, which turned out to be a heavenly treat later that evening. My fellow diner tried the chocolate mud pie, which she said was fantastic. To top everything off, the service was excellent. I'd love to see more Loving Huts throughout Columbus, and it would be great if they were open on Sundays.
(5)Makeda A.
The absolute best! From the potato and kale soup, Saigon rolls, and thai green curry. Your taste buds will be amazed and thankfully satisfied! The staff is always polite and professional. The dining areas are clean and green. The restrooms are clean as well. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. Enjoy and don't leave without a slice of the vegan chocolate cake!! Yum :-)
(5)Beth M.
At a chain motel, a little run down and depressing, except I'm eating a lovely noodle/ fresh veggie spicy dinner that I'm loving from the loving hut. Will def be back again!
(5)Christianne L.
Went there with my vegan friend on a friday night. the place wasnt crowded and decor was clean and nice. The food was great. We shared the spring rolls, the love letter of the earth salad and the bbq chicken-less sandwich. I was skeptical of the sandwich because I wasnt too sure about the veggie protein, but to my surprise it was delicious! Definitely found a lite new place to eat and they do carry out
(4)Marc R.
OMG.....This place is a Veggie | Vegan delight. We tried 6 menu items and they were all excellent. From the appetizer drum sticks to the BBQ sandwich, all did not disappoint. My new favorite restaurant!!
(5)Lynnea P.
The potato and kale soup is so good. I also love their bbq sandwich. Service always great!
(4)Zach D.
This is a great restaurant. I have never tried anything bad here. You have to get the Pho soup. Seriously the best thing I have ever tried. Even my White Castle loving, meat eating, all American boyfriend like this place and we often frequent it. Thanks Loving Hut for being a place that me and my boyfriend can both love and enjoy.
(5)Amy K.
Six visits in and it looks like we found our new favorite veg restaurant in Columbus...in Reynoldsburg! I have dreams about the pho, so aromatic and spicy! The sweet potato fries are better than Tip Top's by a landslide!!! Wow! The noble burger satisfies my every need in a veggie burger, good-sized portion, great texture, and traditional presentation. No funny, weird stuff, just great taste! My fiancé is addicted to the soba noodles and the Saigon rolls in peanut sauce are amazing. As far as the ambiance goes, the place is clean and light-filled. The service is friendly, the food comes out fast, and the bill is always quite reasonable considering how well fed we feel! Enjoy a walk at nearby Blacklick Woods before or after your visit here, for a wonderful evening out!
(5)Mariem A.
I love the food here. Great for vegans. Took my family here that were visiting from San Diego and they loved it. Only complaint is I wish they were closer to Grandview! Reynoldsburg is such a trek. But I'm thankful that there is a Loving Hut in Columbus.
(4)Lola A.
Glad I went here. The food was amazing, well flavored and spiced! OMG, I inhaled the golden nugget! This place takes veganism to another level oh and their dessert.. to die for!!! I just wish they had a location that was more central in Columbus. This location is very clean and I love all the information they have about veganism! When I visit an Indian restaurant, I like that they take pride in their culture and display it, so I think it is fair game to have such information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyle around the restaurant!
(5)Justin O.
It is nice to have a vegan establishment in Columbus! I've been here several times and have tried almost everything on the menu. I must say there is not a bad item! The daily specials are also a delight. I once had an almond broccoli soup there that I can honestly say was the best soup I've ever had in my life! The atmosphere is also nice given its location in a strip mall. Nice music and pleasant coloring give the place a nice relaxed feel. The staff are also super friendly!
(5)Gail L.
We ate while traveling to and from the east coast this past week. It really has amazing food. The potato kale soup was absolutely wonderful. The salads are very good. I had the Soba dish tonight and it was very tasty and filling. I was surprised that it did not use soba noodles -but rather a ramen type of noodle. I asked about it and they said that they really need to change the name of the dish because it doesn't use soba. Oh well-it still was great. Husband had lemon tofu and he said it was very good. We both enjoyed our meals here both times. Recommend it highly!
(5)D R.
Excellent menu, delicious food, friendly and prompt service!! Only complaint--location--wish there was one in downtown or Easton area. This is a hidden gem and Vegan to boot. Namaste.
(5)Ryan H.
Food was pretty good. Service was not good at all. Finished up with a hilly hundred mile bike ride and was excited to have some good food. Took a long time to get water brought to the table ( I actually watched the waitress wall around with my water and walked over to her to get it) and then I placed my order. I was hungry so I ordered some appetizers. Many people around me were getting their meals. These were people that came in after me. It took 45 minutes to get my appetizer. I did not receive a plate with the food. Again. Food was ok but the service was bad.
(3)Shelley D.
I'm a vegetarian and love restaurants where I can get anything on the menu. Loving Hut has yet to disappoint me. My favorite item on the menu is the American Panini. Sometimes I feel like vegan food doesn't make me feel full, but this sandwich definitely does. I also really love their sweet potato fries. I wish they would make a dipping sauce for them other than ketchup. The service is usually pretty slow, but very friendly.
(4)Chris L.
This is great for the neighborhood. I love everything here and wish there is a Upper Arlington Location. Great for vegan, families, dates...
(5)Christina C.
Meat (and animal product/food) lover here! And I still enjoyed my first all-vegan meal. Let's talk about the obvious. A glance of the address may make you scratch your head and wonder why a vegan restaurant is in a strip mall in Reynoldsburrg. But don't let that stop you from visiting! Since it was my vegan maiden voyage I wanted to try it all - so I did. Started with the Saigon Rolls (rice paper rolls with veggies and tofu) - meh, not my thing. But the Lady Fingers! Oh my, they were a treat. Sweet and crunchy, and who knew red bean paste could taste so good!? Opting for the Pho and the Earth Loves Me (actually, the Love Letter from the Earth) salad as the main courses, but again, only one of them was my thing: The salad! ...with shredded healthy yummies like beets, apples and sweet potatoes... the cucumber dressing was the best part! I could've gone without the Pho though, it was pretty bland and the texture of the tofu started to make me cringe. For dessert I tried the carrot cake, which happened to taste like any other piece of non-vegan carrot cake I've had in the past, and washed it all down with a Thai iced tea. The free WiFi was a special treat and I was amazed by the amount of dining space! Lastly: Did you know they are part of a chain? Yep.
(4)Denise S.
The food is great!!! I just want to try everything on the menu! I have tried several different items and love them all - especially the soups and the BBQ tofu!!!
(5)Bryant M.
The Loving Hut is totally worth the drive to the suburbs! I'll be the first to admit that I sometimes (read: always) discriminate against the suburbs. I tend to think that everything good also happens to be in the downtown neighborhoods. But, man, do I have some serious crow to eat. Make that faux-crow - the Loving Hut is vegan! First things first: The Loving Hut is nestled in a worn-out strip mall on Livingston Avenue in Reynoldsburg. Not much about that screams "Bryant", but trust me on this one - go anyway! You won't be disappointed! From what I've read online, the Loving Hut was started in Korea, and now it's an international success. Wikipedia tells how the creator is a spiritual guru-ish person. I have to admit that I was a bit freaked about this at first, but LH wasn't all that cray-cray. Sure, there were a handful of pictures of the "supreme master" and a few pieces of spiritual paraphernalia, but I guess every restaurant can't offer the divine reading selection that Northstar does. The interior of LH was clean, bright, and fun. And the people are beyond amazing! The staff is just so friendly and knowledgeable, and they seem genuinely delighted to be working there. My dining partner and I sampled so many dishes for only $35! Here's what we had: * Saigon rolls - super tasty rolls with almond dipping sauce; the faux shrimp was a bit odd at first * Potato & leek soup - delicious and creamy * Pho - super duper tasty and big; beware of cilantro * "Love letter from the earth" salad - mounds of lettuce, apples, sweet potatoes, carrots, and walnuts; ask for extra cucumber dressing! * Stuffed peppers - filled with coconut meat, jicama, avocado, zucchini, and tomatoes; super delicious * Blueberry bliss smoothie - fresh and not too sweet! If you have an open mind and are looking for something fresh, flavorful, and fiber-rific, then go to the Loving Hut today!
(5)Brianna M.
This place is so important. People always want to play like vegan food is nasty. The meal I had here was PERFECT. Since I've become vegetarian, I've really missed fried chicken. The Loving Hut has amazing soy "chicken bites" that are so much better than the ones you can get frozen at Kroger. Top that all off with dishes that really meet that take out Chinese craving and even carnivores will not leave disappointed. The restaurant sits on the edge of a scrubby little plaza in Reynoldsburg. It seriously looks like nothing much. If you didn't know about this place, you would drive right past it. I went for lunch one Saturday afternoon with my friend who is also vegetarian. I ordered the spring rolls and the Orange Delight. The spring rolls were hot and crispy and perfect. So delicious. She ordered the Saigon Rolls and let me try one. I have been craving that peanut sauce ever since. The Orange Delight was a vegan take on take out orange chicken. Everything was fresh and tasty. Just because something is vegan doesn't mean that it's tasteless! With my meal I ordered the aloe lemonade. I've heard lots of good things about aloe, but never mixed with lemonade. It was seriously delicious, herby and refreshing. The inside is very clean, bright and welcoming. It was exciting to go in and see all different kids of people enjoying the food. It made me really believe that this place is supported by the diverse Columbus community! The menu is pretty expansive and includes rice dishes, salads, sandwiches, etc. I am excited come back and try something new.
(5)Anna H.
I wish there was a Loving Hut in Hilliard, but now that my daughter lives 5 minutes from it, I can justify coming here. Often. I had only been here on one occasion, for a veg meetup and it was a special buffet they put together for the group. My husband and I came Sat. for lunch and just loved it. Our server was very sweet and the food was perfect. We split the Saigon Rolls. They had me at "served with almond sauce." Amazing. My husband ordered the Love Letter to the Earth salad (small) which he shared with me because it's a good size and my Quinoa Salad (one size) was smaller than expected. Both are great, tasty salads. The pistachios add crunch to the Quinoa Salad. I would get it again in a heartbeat. My husband also had the Pepper Steak, and said one would never know it isn't meat. I had a bite and it was awesome. I also had the Thai Iced Tea, which had just the right sweetness. I think their prices are pretty low compared to the quality of food you receive.
(5)John M.
I'm not vegan but I went with my vegan friend and this was really great. The fried dumplings was the least favorite appetizer & the Saigon rolls were the best. My potato kale something or other soup was really good, I just added a little bit of salt and pepper.
(5)Cat E.
The restaurant has a very relaxing atmosphere. Their white bean soup is delicious. Even if you're not vegan its worth trying.
(4)Autumn E.
This may be one of my favorite places in Columbus so far! I am probably a little biased due to the company I enjoyed my meal with but yeah... So good! I love the fact that the entire menu is vegan. I can pick anything and know that it is safe! I ordered the Love Letter from the Earth salad, Spicy BBQ and chili cheese fries. Everything was so tasty! The salad was bright and a little sweet and fresh. The BBQ was spicy and sweet without being too much of either while the veggies were crisp and had bite. The fries were sinfully good! Super hot, crisp, fresh! For dessert I tried the carrot cake and the vanilla bean cheesecake. The carrot cake was tasty but the cheesecake was amazing! Smooth and creamy and just the right amount of sweet. As close to non-vegan cheesecake as I have had so far. Perfect! The restaurant is open and informal and perfect for a gathering friends or a quick casual date. Highly recommended! I can't wait to try more of the menu!
(5)Robin C.
Under normal circumstances I would never be caught inside a vegan spot. I"m a bonafide meat lover, proudly donning my fork and knife. Then I walked into Loving Hut and completely changed my tune. The food is great and each order is very customizable. Because they make everything to order, it's very easy to make changes to the entrees to fit your taste. The customer service is outstanding which helps deal with the slow service that comes with crowded nights. You can also call in your order which is very convenient, especially if you have a long drive ahead of you. The desserts are out of this world delicious - the cheesecake gives me life and it's hard to believe it's dairy free! Over the last year there have been several changes to the hours of operations which has greatly reduced my visits to Loving Hut. The current hours seem to be very steady and focused for dinners only so this isn't the place to plan a lunch with friends.
(4)Arvid Y.
First of all, I have to thank my fellow Columbus Yelpers for introducing me to Loving Hut. I'm not a vegan, but I don't discriminate when it comes to food. Good food is good food, regardless of whether it contains animal product or not. Loving Hut has good food that's both delicious and nutritious. I followed Gwen W's advice and ordered a small Potato and Kale soup for my appetizer and a large Love Letter from the Earth salad for my main. Her recommendations were spot on and I was not disappointed! My favorite item was the potato and kale soup. Every spoonful was filled with so much chunky goodness including potatoes, carrots, onions and kale. It was rich and strangely "creamy" for a dairy-free dish. Soy cream cheese sorcery I tell you. Love Letter from the Earth is a beautiful name for a beautiful salad. It consists of a generous portion of lettuce covered with sliced sweet potato, apple, avocado, beet and walnuts served with a cucumber dressing. The thing I liked the most about this salad was the sliced apple. They were julienned to make them ridged, which added nice texture along with the crunchy walnuts. I also had the Pink Nectar drink which was pretty delicious as well. Tangy and sweet with slight hints of lemon and syrup, it was the perfect palate cleanser. Their drinks use organic vegan sugar, which I did not know existed. The service was prompt and friendly. The only negative thing is their Reynoldsburg location in what seemed like an abandoned strip mall. It's nice if you live close by, but for me it's quite the trek. Their interior is also a bit drab. With that said, overall, Loving Hut is a great vegan restaurant worth checking out.
(4)Melanie M.
This just may be the happiest restaurant in central Ohio!! Although they haven't "officially" opened yet, the majority of their menu is live. The staff are all so sweet and friendly, and smiles on everyone's faces. The decor was simple, clean, modern, and welcoming. I loved the vegan brochures and posters and books around the dining area. So the food ---- YUMS! Between four of us we tried: Drinks: Pink Lady, Sunny Forest, and Thai Iced Coffee Appetizers: Lady Fingers (crispy thin rolls with red bean paste and a milder sriracha type sauce), and Spring Rolls Soups: Russian Cabbage and Royal Pho (the small sizes are quite generous!!) Salads: Love Letter from the Earth --- oh my! Sweet potato, apple, walnuts, lettuce, olives, avocado, roasted beats, alfalfa and two types of dressings.... *drool* Entrees: Thai Curry and Yakisoba. Both delectable!! Dessert: Flan (they only had cup cakes and flan today - but plans are for vegan ice cream, carrot cake, chocolate cake as well as german apple cake). So yes, it's out of the way, but it's entirely worth the drive!! Next Sunday, March 20, 2011 is their official grand opening. They'll be open normal hours 11am-9pm, but the grand opening buffet will be from 1pm-4pm. Mayor Coleman is even stopping out!!! Can't wait to go back!!
(5)Kevin C.
Yay! Columbus' first vegan restaurant. I went tonight and had the Royal Pho, Soba Noodles, Quinoa Salad, and Harmony Sandwich. I was really delighted at how tasty and light everything was. Occassionally with vegetarian/vegan restaurants, they will serve very tasty food but often times douse it in oil, sugar, or fry things in order to make them appealing. Not Loving Hut. At least the food didn't taste heavily fried or laden in oil. I feel in love with the Royal Pho. I had never had anything quite like that before. If you haven't tried it, get it! It's definitely a portion that is large enough to be a main course, so keep that in mind. The Harmony sandwich had a very meaty taste; it was very reminiscent of tuna salad. I liked it but the wife wasn't too crazy about it. We both loved the Royal Pho. The Quinoa Salad was good but it was something that I could have made at home relatively easy. The Soba Noodles were made very well and I really enjoyed them. I wholly support this place, as I really believe in what they stand for. I wish they were closer to where I live. If so, I would be patronizing them a lot more. Lastly, I really hope they pick up and move their location. I think they would do so much better if they moved to a more affluent nicer part of town. The restaurant itself is great; I just don't like their location - a dilapidated strip mall. I would easily give them 5 stars if not for their location. By the way, the service was quick and attentive. Our food came out within several minutes of ordering it.
(4)Tammy R.
I came here tonight because there was an unofficial yelp event here for our newest yelper Autumn. I had always wanted to try this place prior to this event. So I came in early like I do to most things and introduced myself to someone who wasn't even there for this unofficial event. You can only imagine how embarrassed I was to just come up a random stranger and ask her if she was there for the yelp event. She must have thought I was crazy or something! I got the menu and looked through it and to my surprise one of the yelper's came in and of course we connected from there. I was no longer embarrassed because I actually saw a yelper who I could talk to and relate to. It's these small events that really bring together the community of yelper's very well. I got advice which things on the menu were the best and that's what I mostly went with. I ordered a small love letter salad and the entree of soba noodles. The salad was just delicious and I think I need to get into the habit of making salad every night at home like this one. The soba noodles had a lot of flavor. Most people got dessert and we all chose the carrot cake which was so rich in flavor. I absolutely loved the carrot cake, as much as I should not be indulging in any desserts at the moment. It was so scrumptious you should try it next time you are there! I would highly recommend this restaurant and that is a huge compliment since I'm not vegan at all.
(5)Bethany K.
I had been wanting to try this for SO long, and finally convinced my husband to try it with me. He wasn't 'that hungry' which is why we were 'allowed' to give it a try. We ordered chili cheese fries, Love Letter Salad, and the green curry. Everything was AMAZING! For my husband not being hungry, he sure was a clean plater ;-) The salad was SO fresh! We are very much a carnivore family (so sorry), and we didn't miss the meat in the meal at all! Like others have said, don't let the location and exterior deter you. The staff is SO very friendly - it appears to be family owned? I wil definitey be back!
(5)Gwen W.
Yep, I'm totally hooked!! Phenomenal food for such a cheap price. Love it!! I always get the Potato Kale soup and a Love Letter to The Earth salad. Both are phenomenal!! The flocked are fantastic. To start, the soup is loaded with small chunks of yellow and sweet potato. Long strings of kale join. The broth is a cream cheese base (No animal ingredients, remember! This is a vegan place!). Slightly sweet, and it's even good as a cold leftover :) The salad? Oh oh oh!! Of course, there's the traditional lettuce. Julienned red beets, apple, sprouts, sliced black olives, avocado, walnuts... I'm forgetting something... To top it? A cilantro lime dressing that's to die for!!! Hands down, this establishment has my heart !!!!!
(5)Fiona J.
Absolutely love this place! The inside is adorable and it is right up my alley. They have fun, tasty, clean vegan food which I would imagine would please any palate regardless of veg/omni preferences. Kind of out of the way from me but I will make a trip down just to eat at this place in the future for sure!
(5)Rhonda I.
Love this place. Freshest food ever!
(5)Lea P.
So the best vegan restaurant in Columbus isn't in Columbus. Why oh why can't it be more central? And while good restaurants in strip malls are not at all unusual around here, the strip malls usually aren't poorly designed and poorly maintained and don't usually look like nothing has changed since 1972. I probably shouldn't whine *that* much about location. Since it's not far off the freeway, it doesn't actually take that long to get here. And it aaaaaalmost is good enough to make the trip out on a regularish basis. I had the don ka su, which appears not to be on the online menu, so I'll try to remember what all was in it: breaded soy patty, some kind of brown sauce (maybe teriyaki?), brown rice, cabbage-apple salad, some kind of green dressing (maybe cilantro?). All of it was quite tasty. The soy patty has a nice lot of flavor on its own, and the sauce gave it the right texture. I could have used more salad dressing but didn't think at the time to ask. And to drink I had the strawberry'n'cream smoothie, which was SO good and thick, with banana and cashew to make it creamy. If I'd had it with a veggie burger I might feel like I were at a super-healthy diner. I also got a piece of cheesecake to take home for later. That was divine. Really, the smoothie and the cheescake I could eat every day for the rest of my life. The server seemed a little... green, shall we say? He's either young or new or both. Came to get my order about a minute after I'd sat down, so I asked for more time. He came back again one minute later. I asked for *more* time. After that he didn't come back until I called him over. A different guy was bringing the food, and so I didn't see the kid who took my order again until I was ready to pay. He didn't happen to explain I should pay at the counter. By the way, you pay at the counter. Such a crisp-looking place, and I want to try everything on the menu. It's all so reasonably priced that if it were closer to where I live, then I would probably be there all the time.
(5)Nicole M.
I love this place. The food is good and so is the customer service. The family that runs this place are very nice people. As a vegan, I HAVE to support a good vegan and mostly organic restaurant; they are hard to come by. My favorite menu items: Drumsticks (appetizer), BBQ sandwich with French fries or white bean chilli (soup), Noble burger w/fries, Thai Curry and combo #1. Strawberry n cream is my favorite beverage. They have a delicious carrot cake too. They often have specials. There is nothing here that I have eaten that was disgusting. There are things I may not eat again, but overall the food is good. Saigon rolls are my least favorite so far though. I don't think you can really go wrong with anything here. My meat eater friend likes this place a lot. He loves the Noble burger w/fries. Vegans can eat hardy too and we have good taste:)
(5)Aiyana B.
I LOVE this place. I ate the same meal 3 times in a row. I had the harmony sandwich and white bean soup. I had a spring roll as my appetizer and cheesecake for desert. It was awesome.
(5)Sara C.
I've had Loving Hut bookmarked since I had their potato & kale soup at a Columbus SOUP last year, but never really had any reason to go out to Reynoldsburg. However, I recently had to arrange a dinner meet-up in the area, and Gwen W's review reminded me that I still hadn't gone here, so there we went! The strip mall location is really random! I was a little confused when I entered the restaurant, because there were a lot of folks sitting around waiting to pick up their takeaway, and no sign saying whether I was supposed to order at the counter, or seat myself, or wait to be seated. The cashier beckoned me up after she finished her transactions, handed me menus, and said to sit anywhere. The decor is a lot like a frozen yogurt shop -- bright, poppy colors and IKEA-esque furniture, though the music was classical, not K-POP or trance. I of course ordered a bowl of the potato and kale soup, as well as a side of sweet potato fries. I wanted to try the pho as well, but figured two bowls of soup might be a bit much. It astounds me that the potato and kale soup does not have any milk in it, because it is very creamy and almost cheesy without being too rich. The sweet potato fries were also good, though the deep fryer left my coat and clothes smelling vaguely of oil. Service was very accommodating, and cheerfully made adjustments to their menu items for my dining partner. They do close fairly early (8 PM) but I guess that's to be expected in the suburbs. I bet they would do great business in Clintonville or Grandview or the Short North, and I certainly would go more often if they were in one of those locations. As it is, I can't imagine getting back out to Reynoldsburg anytime soon.
(4)Jackie H.
One of my best friends is a vegan and this is one of her favorite places. I've been wanting to try, and finally had my chance. We didn't realize it closed at 8pm on a Friday night and showed up around 7:40pm...we were going to get takeout, but the lady at the register insisted that we have a seat. She was super friendly and accommodating. I ordered the Spring Rolls and Tso's Tofu with fried rice. Everything was so tasty! I am not vegan at all, and I loooooove when Sesame/General Tso's Chicken is really crispy. Well, this tofu was nice and crispy, and the sauce didn't get the tofu soggy at all. Every bite had a nice crisp. So good! Spring Rolls were pretty standard, but that's a good thing. Friends got the Orange Delight and Pepper Steak. I had never had imitation chicken, or soy/veggie protein before, but they were both delicious, but that Tso's Tofu is the dish that will bring me back again! Would like to try their Pho during a future visit. Wish it was a little closer to me, as it's about a 25 minute drive. I think they'd do really well if they opened a location in Clintonville. I know for other meat eaters like myself, it might be a little odd to have meat substitutes at first (even though I eat tofu pretty regularly), but experiment a little and try it out! You might find something you really like.
(4)George S.
If you are vegan, the food here is excellent. Even my non-vegan friends like the food. I eat here almost every day. Before I became a vegan I ate McDonald's or Wendy's or Burger King every day.
(5)Matt P.
I have to give this place 5 stars. I'm not vegan and haven't been to many such places but the flavors and preparation here are rather impressive. Everything's so fresh and flavorful. Had a small White Been Chili and it was amazing. So rich and flavorful it actually made me feel guilty for eating it (and wanting more.) Next was a small Love Letter from Earth salad that so many have YELPed and photoed. It's a must try, full of flavor and texture. Love the sweetness and crunch of the apple. My entree was the Royal Pho. Two soups in one meal? Uh, yes? Anyway, I definitely think it has Chinese Five Spice in the broth. Has the same unique flavor as Mi Li's Cafe Pho. The metal chopsticks they provide were a little hard to get used to though. Dessert? Uh, yes? I got a slice of the carrot cake to go and it was very good. Moist and fresh with a nice balance of spice. Their dessert case by the register has several selections, including cookies, cakes, pies and flan/pudding. It's somewhat odd location in Reynoldsburg makes it a hike for some but yes, it's definitely worth exploring. Once you're done you can visit Blacklick Woods Metro Park a few minutes away. Needless to say I'm definitely going back.
(5)David W.
Awesome stuff! Having the BBQ sandwich on whole wheat. Delicious! Tried the white bean chili, Saigon rolls. All very good. Recommend this place.
(5)Sean G.
I'm vegan, this place is vegan! Now that we've dispensed with the obvious reason why I'm so enamored with this place, there are two reasons why I took a point away - but really, it's more like half a point: 1) Reynoldsburg? Really? 2) Atmosphere still a little pushy. Let's go back in time, a little over two years ago, when the restaurant first opened. The experience was very pushy, and I've been a vegan for over four years now. Things that left most people a little off-balance: * Past: A TV in each section, playing Supreme Master Television non-stop. If you took someone's zealous love of veganism, green living and turned it into a cult, this is the television channel they would all watch for indoctrination. * Present: In most of the Loving Hut affiliated restaurants that I've seen recently, including the Reynoldsburg location, this has been scaled WAY back to a moving video montage of vegan and green messages, fun quirky and cute, but NOT the scary cult TV from before. There's even a video of Will Farrell screwing in a CFL bulb into a socket. Odd! * Past: Each table had a book stand or two, containing a book espousing vegan, green and/or healthy living. Some of the books were a little over-the-top, and some might scare away customers. I'm not sure who screened them, but some of it might be a little unnerving to someone who's just trying out Loving Hut as a new restaurant, and eats meat and dairy 99% of the time. In my opinion, shock is bad. * Present: Books are over on a shelf. You can go over and get the books, or you can sit happily at your table and ignore the books. Are the books good? Sure, I enjoy reading them, but I don't need to be converted. None of that stuff really scares or shocks me anymore. Some of those books aren't really appropriate for reading while eating, though; even 100% vegan food. * Past: Although I've never personally experienced any of the owners or waitstaff being pushy about religion or food ethics, some other of my close friends have mentioned this in the past, so I won't discount it. Me, personally? I've never had a bad experience with any of the folks here, but, hey, I'm already converted! * Present: My gut feeling is that they've cleaned this up a bit, and realized that some of the attitude, books, TV programming, and posters were a bit much for the average person - and really, don't you want to encourage the average person to visit your restaurant, eat your food, and spend money? Sure you do. I think the owners figured that out, hopefully in time to not scare away too many customers. * Past: Dessert was always out, or they just had a wall of flan. Seriously, like an entire case of *insert expletives here* flan. Do people in Ohio eat flan? It seemed like every time I ate here in the first year, it was flan or bad cake. Super sad. * Present: The past three times I've been in, this year, they've had no fewer than three desserts present, all very tasty, and I haven't seen flan on display (although it is on the menu). Now, hopefully I'll have time to talk about the awesome food! First, if you like lemonade, and you like it sweet, get the aloe lemonade. It's sweet, has aloe in it - making it almost like bubble tea - and it's super tasty. Like it less sweet? Mix it with water - I do that sometimes. They also have a Thai tea, which I've heard on numerous occasions is "interesting" and "different." Looks like carrot juice to me. If it's you and someone else, get two appetizers, especially if they have the drumsticks (super yummy, with sugar cane "bones" in the center!) and the crispy mini spring rolls with that incredible sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Oh my goodness. Then, you really have to check out the menu, because the entrees are varied and all over the map. They have a specials board, and I'm a fan of starting there. I enjoyed the stir fried udon recently, and have had the Kung Pao (spicy), Thai Curry (fun to eat mixed with the rice), the Soba Noodles that are super flavorful, and last but certainly not least the Orange Delight - something I could eat every day and never get sick of. Oh, and if you're bringing picky kids, they can still have the Golden Nuggets (a little like chicken nuggets but made with soy) and french fries. With enough ketchup, kids'll eat anything - ask for extra because they usually only give you a small cup of ketchup that most kids can burn through after a few dunks. The cool thing is, you can do a salad, you can do soup, you can do stir fry and you can even have a veggie burger with fries. Again, the menu is diverse, and my best advice would be to bring three of your closest friends, each order something different, and share. Odds are, you'll find something you love. Overall, this is my go-to place for tasty, 100% vegan food - just wish it weren't in Reynoldsburg. Downtown, this place would earn five solid stars from me.
(4)Lisa C.
First time here last night. Place was clean. While we were there (at 7) they had some walk-ins for carry out orders and then just one other table was occupied. This neighborhood may not know what a gem they have. Super friendly staff and very helpful with suggestions. We started with steamed dumplings. They could have used a bit more filling, but they were still very tasty and I would order them again. I then had the Thai Curry. It was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. I like a lot of spice and for me it could have been spicier, but it was very flavorful. The rice was cooked perfect. The portion size was large and I couldn't quite finish it. My (non-vegan) SO had the fried rice with salad and spring rolls, which he enjoyed and devoured. I liked the fried rice, but it was a little too greasy for me. The Soba Noodles and Saigon rolls are on my list to try the next time. This place is a drive for us, 30 minutes one way. So unfortunately, I won't be going too often, but I will definitely go back. It was worth the drive. I wish they were open for lunch, as then it would be half the drive.
(4)Hilary M.
I love this place! It's worth the trip. I have tried half of the menu at this point and have yet to find anything I didn't love. My only complaints are that it's far from home, the hours are short... and that it isn't a buffet so I can try everything and stuff my face.
(5)Ryan H.
Food was pretty good. Service was not good at all. Finished up with a hilly hundred mile bike ride and was excited to have some good food. Took a long time to get water brought to the table ( I actually watched the waitress wall around with my water and walked over to her to get it) and then I placed my order. I was hungry so I ordered some appetizers. Many people around me were getting their meals. These were people that came in after me. It took 45 minutes to get my appetizer. I did not receive a plate with the food. Again. Food was ok but the service was bad.
(3)Sheila M.
I love the Loving Hut! I've been there twice so far and will be going more regularly. On my first visit to Loving Hut, I enjoyed the Orange Delight (soy protein with sesame and orange sauce), which was so good I was very tempted to get it again on this visit. However, I've decided to try everything on their menu. This time I tried the Gyro Wrap, which was delicious. All the ingredients were very fresh and the sauce, which they make themselves, was perfect. You could see and taste the herbs. I had the regular gyro, but they also offer BBQ and Teriyaki. They pile so much on the wrap that it's difficult to fold, so I left it open and ate it with a fork. I also had their fries, which were crispy and very tasty. They offered to redo them if we didn't like how crisp they were. They were fine. It was tough to choose a dessert, but I took a piece of chocolate cake to go, which turned out to be a heavenly treat later that evening. My fellow diner tried the chocolate mud pie, which she said was fantastic. To top everything off, the service was excellent. I'd love to see more Loving Huts throughout Columbus, and it would be great if they were open on Sundays.
(5)Makeda A.
The absolute best! From the potato and kale soup, Saigon rolls, and thai green curry. Your taste buds will be amazed and thankfully satisfied! The staff is always polite and professional. The dining areas are clean and green. The restrooms are clean as well. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. Enjoy and don't leave without a slice of the vegan chocolate cake!! Yum :-)
(5)Beth M.
At a chain motel, a little run down and depressing, except I'm eating a lovely noodle/ fresh veggie spicy dinner that I'm loving from the loving hut. Will def be back again!
(5)Christianne L.
Went there with my vegan friend on a friday night. the place wasnt crowded and decor was clean and nice. The food was great. We shared the spring rolls, the love letter of the earth salad and the bbq chicken-less sandwich. I was skeptical of the sandwich because I wasnt too sure about the veggie protein, but to my surprise it was delicious! Definitely found a lite new place to eat and they do carry out
(4)Marc R.
OMG.....This place is a Veggie | Vegan delight. We tried 6 menu items and they were all excellent. From the appetizer drum sticks to the BBQ sandwich, all did not disappoint. My new favorite restaurant!!
(5)Lynnea P.
The potato and kale soup is so good. I also love their bbq sandwich. Service always great!
(4)Amy K.
Six visits in and it looks like we found our new favorite veg restaurant in Columbus...in Reynoldsburg! I have dreams about the pho, so aromatic and spicy! The sweet potato fries are better than Tip Top's by a landslide!!! Wow! The noble burger satisfies my every need in a veggie burger, good-sized portion, great texture, and traditional presentation. No funny, weird stuff, just great taste! My fiancé is addicted to the soba noodles and the Saigon rolls in peanut sauce are amazing. As far as the ambiance goes, the place is clean and light-filled. The service is friendly, the food comes out fast, and the bill is always quite reasonable considering how well fed we feel! Enjoy a walk at nearby Blacklick Woods before or after your visit here, for a wonderful evening out!
(5)Mariem A.
I love the food here. Great for vegans. Took my family here that were visiting from San Diego and they loved it. Only complaint is I wish they were closer to Grandview! Reynoldsburg is such a trek. But I'm thankful that there is a Loving Hut in Columbus.
(4)Lola A.
Glad I went here. The food was amazing, well flavored and spiced! OMG, I inhaled the golden nugget! This place takes veganism to another level oh and their dessert.. to die for!!! I just wish they had a location that was more central in Columbus. This location is very clean and I love all the information they have about veganism! When I visit an Indian restaurant, I like that they take pride in their culture and display it, so I think it is fair game to have such information about vegan and vegetarian lifestyle around the restaurant!
(5)Justin O.
It is nice to have a vegan establishment in Columbus! I've been here several times and have tried almost everything on the menu. I must say there is not a bad item! The daily specials are also a delight. I once had an almond broccoli soup there that I can honestly say was the best soup I've ever had in my life! The atmosphere is also nice given its location in a strip mall. Nice music and pleasant coloring give the place a nice relaxed feel. The staff are also super friendly!
(5)Gail L.
We ate while traveling to and from the east coast this past week. It really has amazing food. The potato kale soup was absolutely wonderful. The salads are very good. I had the Soba dish tonight and it was very tasty and filling. I was surprised that it did not use soba noodles -but rather a ramen type of noodle. I asked about it and they said that they really need to change the name of the dish because it doesn't use soba. Oh well-it still was great. Husband had lemon tofu and he said it was very good. We both enjoyed our meals here both times. Recommend it highly!
(5)Denise S.
The food is great!!! I just want to try everything on the menu! I have tried several different items and love them all - especially the soups and the BBQ tofu!!!
(5)Christina C.
Meat (and animal product/food) lover here! And I still enjoyed my first all-vegan meal. Let's talk about the obvious. A glance of the address may make you scratch your head and wonder why a vegan restaurant is in a strip mall in Reynoldsburrg. But don't let that stop you from visiting! Since it was my vegan maiden voyage I wanted to try it all - so I did. Started with the Saigon Rolls (rice paper rolls with veggies and tofu) - meh, not my thing. But the Lady Fingers! Oh my, they were a treat. Sweet and crunchy, and who knew red bean paste could taste so good!? Opting for the Pho and the Earth Loves Me (actually, the Love Letter from the Earth) salad as the main courses, but again, only one of them was my thing: The salad! ...with shredded healthy yummies like beets, apples and sweet potatoes... the cucumber dressing was the best part! I could've gone without the Pho though, it was pretty bland and the texture of the tofu started to make me cringe. For dessert I tried the carrot cake, which happened to taste like any other piece of non-vegan carrot cake I've had in the past, and washed it all down with a Thai iced tea. The free WiFi was a special treat and I was amazed by the amount of dining space! Lastly: Did you know they are part of a chain? Yep.
(4)Zach D.
This is a great restaurant. I have never tried anything bad here. You have to get the Pho soup. Seriously the best thing I have ever tried. Even my White Castle loving, meat eating, all American boyfriend like this place and we often frequent it. Thanks Loving Hut for being a place that me and my boyfriend can both love and enjoy.
(5)Bryant M.
The Loving Hut is totally worth the drive to the suburbs! I'll be the first to admit that I sometimes (read: always) discriminate against the suburbs. I tend to think that everything good also happens to be in the downtown neighborhoods. But, man, do I have some serious crow to eat. Make that faux-crow - the Loving Hut is vegan! First things first: The Loving Hut is nestled in a worn-out strip mall on Livingston Avenue in Reynoldsburg. Not much about that screams "Bryant", but trust me on this one - go anyway! You won't be disappointed! From what I've read online, the Loving Hut was started in Korea, and now it's an international success. Wikipedia tells how the creator is a spiritual guru-ish person. I have to admit that I was a bit freaked about this at first, but LH wasn't all that cray-cray. Sure, there were a handful of pictures of the "supreme master" and a few pieces of spiritual paraphernalia, but I guess every restaurant can't offer the divine reading selection that Northstar does. The interior of LH was clean, bright, and fun. And the people are beyond amazing! The staff is just so friendly and knowledgeable, and they seem genuinely delighted to be working there. My dining partner and I sampled so many dishes for only $35! Here's what we had: * Saigon rolls - super tasty rolls with almond dipping sauce; the faux shrimp was a bit odd at first * Potato & leek soup - delicious and creamy * Pho - super duper tasty and big; beware of cilantro * "Love letter from the earth" salad - mounds of lettuce, apples, sweet potatoes, carrots, and walnuts; ask for extra cucumber dressing! * Stuffed peppers - filled with coconut meat, jicama, avocado, zucchini, and tomatoes; super delicious * Blueberry bliss smoothie - fresh and not too sweet! If you have an open mind and are looking for something fresh, flavorful, and fiber-rific, then go to the Loving Hut today!
(5)Rich S.
This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. There isn't anything I've had here that isn't wonderful. The decor is minimalist, it doesn't distract from the meal. There is a television on the wall running a constant loop of vegan causes, and famous vegans. You can sit anywhere you like (not on top of other guests though please!) and you are quickly brought menus and water. The first time I went I was with my girlfriend and my two five year old kids. The staff seemed thrilled at the sight of my children, and they were very nice to them. We ordered a lot of food (the restaurant is so far from my home that I wanted to try a lot without having to make the trek very often). I ordered the BBQ Sandwich and my girlfriend got the American Panini. Both were wonderful. Mine consisted of Vegan Soy Protein, tossed in BBQ sauce, topped with slaw, and grilled on a panini press. I get that every time I go now (I also get something to go to eat later or the next day at work). My future bro in law isn't a fan of vegan food, and he loves the Noble Burger. This place is great. Despite the almost 30 minute drive to get here, I try to make it a couple times a month. It's very well worth the drive and you are supporting some very nice people making delicious, caring cuisine.
(5)Shelley D.
I'm a vegetarian and love restaurants where I can get anything on the menu. Loving Hut has yet to disappoint me. My favorite item on the menu is the American Panini. Sometimes I feel like vegan food doesn't make me feel full, but this sandwich definitely does. I also really love their sweet potato fries. I wish they would make a dipping sauce for them other than ketchup. The service is usually pretty slow, but very friendly.
(4)Larry V.
So, I just had my first visit at Loving Hut in Reynoldsburg. I am not a vegan. However, I went, alone, with no trepidation. I enjoy food of all sorts. And since my better half was visiting her mom, and I was hungry, I needed to eat somewhere.... I had been wanting to eat here for a while. In fact, I had walked in here a year or more ago, but the Mrs refused to get out of the car and go in with me. Her loss... I had read over the reviews of my fellow yelpers, so I decided to go with some of the highest praise items. I started off with an appetizer of Saigon rolls - a play off of Vietnamese spring rolls. They were okay. They were better when I asked and they provided some Srirachi. However, I have been spoiled by the spring rolls of my favorite dining place (which is closed on Mondays... so I could go here without a twinge of guilt ;) Then, I had the special of Donkatsu. Well, that is what they called it. Donkatsu. Donkatsu is a Japanese/Korean deep friend pork cutlet. What this was was a deep fried protein non-meat cutlet, and it was a bit crispier than a pork cutlet, but it came with a BBQ sauce that gave it an interesting flavor. unfortunate, not an Oriental flavor. If it would have come with some Kimchi, that might have helped. As it was, because the Sirachi was on the table - I used it! The cutlet was fine, as was the rice and the julienned lettuce (?) side salad. I also ordered the Thai iced tea - again, a fine offering, but I really prefer that offered at my fav (non vegan, unfortunately) place. Finally, I went for a bit of vegan ice cream - cherry and chocolate chip. It tasted fine - I am not a chocolate-holic so it was a bit much for me. So, I did find the food to be fine. I may have had too high an expectation which resulted in my feeling a bit let down. And of course I went solo when I would have preferred to dine with others - that too might be coloring my experience. I am interested in trying it out again - with some other choices, of course - in hopes of getting something that provided a higher satisfaction level.
(3)Jamie C.
My dad owns a business next door of loving hut and has been bugging me to try it since last summer and since it's a vegan place. I'm very picky about food but today I'm happy I tried it. I had a regular gyro and saigon rolls, it to me wasn't really a gyro but it was really good but they could have mixed the gyro sauce with the gyro. The saigon rolls I didn't like so much since one of the veggies were to strong and same with the almond sauce but others might like it. I'm going to try the Thai curry and royal pho next time. YUMMY! Oh and try to call in and pick up the order so you don't have to wait so long and everyone is very nice. :D 4 stars! Photos next time too!
(4)D R.
Excellent menu, delicious food, friendly and prompt service!! Only complaint--location--wish there was one in downtown or Easton area. This is a hidden gem and Vegan to boot. Namaste.
(5)Chris L.
This is great for the neighborhood. I love everything here and wish there is a Upper Arlington Location. Great for vegan, families, dates...
(5)Steven H.
Loving Hut is located in a nearly abandoned strip mall in the Blacklick Plaza. It's definitely a unique location and a unique concept. I'm really surprised they didn't put this in a trendier suburb like The Short North or Grandview cuz I think it would do much better there. The food is all vegan and I must say everything was very delicious. The Love Letter from the Earth salad was really incredible. Both dressings on the salad were fantastic and the veggies fused nicely with the walnuts and julienned apples. The BBQ sandwich was also excellent on grilled panini bread with veggie protein and cole slaw. Ordered that w/ Golden Soup which is sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onion in curry and coconut milk. Really excellent vegan must-try, very odd location.
(4)George Y.
My review is half food and half atmosphere/service. First the food. I'm a meat eater, and this was my first experience with an all vegan meal. I was surprised by the taste and portions. My friends and I really enjoyed what we had ordered. We ordered and shared a couple of appetizers and for my meal I ordered the gyro. The strawberry shake is very tasty. Good stuff all around. I can honestly tell all meat eaters to not be afraid, the stigmas that come with vegan food is not true when dining at Loving Hut. Now onto the atmosphere. Eating vegan is a lifestyle decision and I respect any and all who choose to follow this lifestyle. But the service and decor was a little over the top when trying to convert you to a vegan lifestyle. 3 things stand out for me. 1. Pamphlets literally right next to our table with images of animals being tortured or killed. not appetizing when I'm trying to eat, vegan food or not. 2. Flat screen tv with (I forget her name) what I would equate is a tv call in show about vegan lifestyle. It was somewhat scary as the audience members looked somewhat dazed and in a cult like trance. 3. The owner coming up and talking to us about the vegan lifestyle, then telling us to be vegan for 3 months and see how it goes. A little pushy when we really didn't ask him anything about being vegan. I don't mean to be offensive to vegans. I equate this experience to me attending a bake sale at a church and getting a lecture on why I should be christian, why my current choices are evil, all while I'm munching on a blue berry muffin.
(3)Eric N.
The food is definitely worth 5 stars, but the location and atmosphere downgrade that to 4 stars. Still, the 5-star food brings me back on a regular basis. I grew up on the east side and now live in the Short North, so it's always kind of sad to drive out to the strip mall on Livingston where Loving Hut is located. I remember that same strip mall being a bit more, well, busy back in the early 90s but now I think the landlord is desperate for business. Lucky for him/her, Loving Hut came to town and was probably looking for cheap rent. So it's a bit of a drive if you live anywhere outside of the general SE side of town. As for the restaurant itself, the decor is quite pleasing. It's very clean and very contemporary. It looks like they got their decorating ideas from IKEA. Of course, this isn't just a vegan establishment, this is also an outreach center of sorts for a "Supreme Master Ching Hai." Yes, it's a cult. But as far as cults go, these guys seem pretty chill. It seems like all they want is for everyone to go vegan, quit drinking and doing drugs, and then peace will spring up everyone on the planet. They're not pushy about their beliefs, but you will find a television on the wall always tuned to Supreme Master TV (language buffs take note: the subtitles are in about a dozen languages) and there are pamphlets and pro-vegan books on each table. But don't worry, they're not going to bug you about anything. They just want to serve you delicious vegan food. And that they certainly do. On my three or four trips there, I've sampled a variety of their dishes. For appetizers, the fresh Saigon rolls are truly a personal favorite and rival the fresh spring rolls at any Thai restaurant. Also delicious but not quite as memorable are the steamed dumplings. The Lady Fingers are an interesting option but would be more impressive if they had more red bean paste. We tried to order the Raw French Fries but they were out of an ingredient (not sure which) so instead we shared the raw sushi. This is a pretty standard treatment of a raw food classic. In lieu of cooked rice, more vegetables as well as sliced apple is included. This isn't meant to be like something you would get at a sushi bar, it's more like something you would get at a raw food restaurant. My favorite sandwich there is the BBQ sandwich. Oh my goodness. This is heaven on a plate. The combination of the BBQ soy protein and the very rich-tasting coleslaw all tucked between panini-grilled bread is magic in my mouth. It can be ordered with fries or soup, and you won't go wrong with either. My favorite meal so far from the Noodles & Rice section is probably the Orange Delight. The soy protein is battered and deep-fried, and the sauce is absolutely delightful. I also enjoy the sauces on the Lemon Tofu, Kung Pao, and Pepper Steaks, but only on the Orange Delight does it get the deep-fried treatment like the Sweet'n'Sour Chicken/Shrimp of my youth. If you decide to drink anything besides water, go for the Thai Iced Tea. OMG. Seriously. I haven't saved enough room yet for dessert, but when I do finally get around to it, I'll update my review.
(4)Lara K.
I haven't been a vegetarian for years, but Loving Hut made me want to go full-on, hardcore vegan. This place rocks! The service was slow but attentive and super friendly. The menu is gloriously vegan and nicely diverse, with both Asian and Western options. I seriously wanted to order every appetizer on the menu, they all looked amazing - but I took our server's recommendation and went with the Saigon rolls. Awesome sauce. No, literally, they came with awesome sauce. I wanted to bathe in it, it was so good. Everyone in our party was delighted with the food and drinks. Our little ones had fun playing in the back of the clean, well-lit dining room - and there were even children's books to peruse for further entertainment. It was a hike to get there and there's not much else around there (and lock your car/hide your valuables), but it is well worth the trip and we'll be back. Would love to see another Loving Hut come to downtown, Short North or Clintonville area! I am loving the Loving Hut.
(4)Ken O.
As a [mostly] Vegan diner it can be challenging to eat out without upsetting severs and chefs with a hefty list of modifications. Loving Hut provides worry free vegan dining while being decidedly delicious. The staff/owners seems to genuinely care that you enjoy your entree. I am sure they are hoping to indoctrinate potential vegan converts, but being super nice while serving excellent food isn't a bad way to try. It is definitely in a neighborhood that I would not ordinarily venture to go (unless shopping for a gun and/or liquor) but it is worth the trip. I fully recommend Loving Hut to anyone, not just weirdo vegans like me.
(4)Hugo E.
This place is awesome. My wife and I travel the country eating vegan food and this place is fantastic. It is a little bit off the beaten path, but totally worth the trip. We go whenever we are in the area. The owners/staff are extremely nice. My recommendation, American Panini w/Golden Soup (yum).
(5)Susan H.
Super impressed with the food at Loving Hut. I admit I was a little concerned when my friend Angie suggested that we do a FB Vegan eat up there as that I has heard that it was a chain run/owned by a cult run by Supreme Master Ching Hai. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Su… The food was excellent, and the staff attentive and pleasant. There is no religious vibe there, just a lot of pro vegan literature and posters. We tried a little of almost everything as that there were six of us. The winner hands down was the pho, which is probably the only vegan pho in town. I found the food overall to be slightly bland (but I like my food very spicy) but the staff was happy to give me a bottle of sriracha to spice it up. Everyone else thought the food was spicy enough as is so it probably is but I like it hot ;) I wish they were a little closer to downtown Columbus but maybe it is better that they are about 15 minutes away so I don't eat takeout from there all the time.
(4)Blake E.
Great food! Was able to take the vegan in my life and the kids and everyone love the food. Will go again.
(5)Krista K.
My Thoughts: If you're looking for fresh and healthy food and still feed that appetite of yours, then this is the place to go. They serve freshly prepared vegan and raw foods. Don't let that scare you away though because the food is SO tasty and VERY flavorful. Everything on the menu is prepared for you with tender, lovin, care from all the staff... Guess thats why they call it the 'Loving Hut.' It holds true to it's name, no doubt. Oh! And the food prices are very wallet friendly. But if you are staaaaarving, don't expect the very prompt service. I would have given this place a 5 star, but the service was too slow for my liking. Other than that, it's a go!! About the Place: I was very surprised when I walked into the place to see what it looked like on the inside. It's so cute...and clean!! Yes, this place is not located in the most ideal place (about a 25 minutes drive from Columbus) but it's worth the distance. About My Food: I started for an appetizer with the Saigon Rolls. YUM! You get 4 rice paper rolls filled with vegan shrimp, noodles, lettece carrot and cucumber that is served with almond sauce (almond sauce that is HAND MADE) The sauce is delicious! I also got their Love Letter from The Earth Salad. I got a small and wished I got a large because it was pretty amazing and full of flavor. Just order it and see for yourself :)
(4)Eli B.
Vegan choices consume the menu at this new Reynoldsburg establishment. You can often find teenagers here since it is located right next to the high school. I am not a vegan but the food here is decent...and the owner is quite a chacter too.
(3)William D.
I will specify immediately that I am not vegan or even vegetarian. I was so impressed the couple times I went there for lunch. Then they threw a curve ball after our lunch group getting kind of fond of the place and closed for lunch! So disappointed! I'm older and very rarely go out for dinner, so I guess it's off my radar now. What a shame. Other than their not serving lunch they'd get 5 stars.
(3)Leah K.
This place is in the weirdest location possible. One would expect a restaurant like this to be located in the short north, or Gahanna, etc.. but nope, it's in some strip mall in the ghetto! Anyways, the food and service and atmosphere is spectacular. I went with two friends, who are hardcore carnivores and they LOVED the food as well. I got the bbq sandwich, with a side of potato and kale soup. My friends ordered the "orange chicken" and "burger" with sweet potato fries. The fries are the best I've ever tasted, they're crunchy and moist. Unlike most times, you'll find that sweet potato fries are soggy and too crunchy. The orange chicken was incredible, and my friend literally licked her plate clean. You can tell the veggie burger is made in house, and not pre-formed. My bbq sandwich was excellent, but it needed more bbq sauce. Other than that, it was fantastic. Oh, and I ate, and was full all for under $10!! This is my new favorite restaurant.
(5)Meg W.
This place is a diamond in a rough, sketchy looking strip mall.. I can't believe the prices here. Usually vegan food is moderate to expensive as far as prices. The food was perfect on my first visit. I got the Sesame Chick-less. It was incredible!!! The "chicken" was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The orange sauce was so yummy. Everything was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got a sandwich that I can't find on the menu anymore - maybe the American panini? - the was also delicious. The Saigon rolls were great, too (vegan shrimp - say WHAAAAAT?!). On our next visit, the owner or manager was talking with my boyfriend when I came in to meet him, and it was very funny when he gave us relationship advice. He told us that women were allowed to be late - never men. The food, though, was not as great as on our first visit. As much as I wanted to get my Sesame Chick-less again, I ventured to try something new, and got the Yakisoba. It was so-so. I thought the veggie protein was going to be like the protein I got in the Chick-less, and it was not. I did also get the Love Letter From Earth salad. That was the BEST part of our meal that night. And it was really, very good. The boyfriend got the Kung Pao this time, which was better than my dish, but the "chicken" was overcooked, I think. The middle was like biting into styrofoam. Yummy styrofoam, though. The sushi, though, was a complete waste of money. They might have been good, if I hadn't been anticipating the standard sushi that I know and love. I think it had apple in it, which was not on the menu, and didn't really fit the dish. The sushi were too large to know what to do with. Still, I wasn't completely dissatisfied with our last visit, and the first visit left such a great impression that I'm still happy to go back. I will resist the urge to try everything on the menu, as it all looks delicious, and stick to my orange chicken!! Oh - and all of the drinks are INCREDIBLE. Tested and approved: Strawberries n Cream, Tropical Delight, Pink Nectar, and Sunny Forest.
(4)Keith M.
First, the location, which prevents a five star review must be addressed. A vegan restaurant with a sleek interior so does not cater to nor does it belong in mediocre chain heaven, also known as Reynoldsburg, one of its many incarnations. It's perfectly located for my vegan brother & fiance when they visit from out of town, but as seen by how empty the place was for lunch their delicious food is not appreciated there by many locals . The vegan kung pao is excellent and evens bests its meat-oriented competition found elsewhere. TVP (textured vegetable protein) doesn't sound promising, but it has a nice glazed, crunchy exterior and a tender interior. The Saigon rolls made with rice paper were a good starter and the strawberry cream smoothie was just perfect and lived up to its description. They would be wise to open a location nearby where vegans and open-minded omnivores actually live, like somewhere on N High (the usual suspect) or if they really want a less conventional east side location, a Near East neighborhood like Olde Towne East would fit the bill, so that they don't force us to make the trek out east via an out-of-the-way highway excursion.
(4)Charlene K.
I am so in love with this place, it's ridiculous. Love at first sight AND bite! Like so many restaurant gems, it's located in a strip mall. Don't let that throw you off. The place is a lot different on the inside, trust me. It is clean, well lit, and they even have a vegan-oriented book on every table for you to read (e.g., Kathy Freston's "Veganist"). I waited a bit to be seated, but it was well worth the wait. They have so many healthy and organic vegan options to try! I ended up getting the Thai Iced Tea and the Kung Pao dish. Both were so delicious and fresh. You can really tell the difference when restaurants use fresh ingredients, and the Loving Hut certainly excels in this area. They also have desserts if you have room. I can't wait to bring my boyfriend here. This is going to be one of our new favorite restaurants, and I'm so excited that they are here! Take-out is available if you can't dine-in.
(4)Shawna T.
Great food and friendly people!
(4)Kim G.
Don't let the word Vegan fool you, even a devout meat-eater would love this restaurant. My daughters and I ate here for lunch yesterday and the BBQ sandwich was amazing. Yummy yummy! Hope they stay around and start a trend!
(5)Mike S.
The first time my wife drug me into Loving Hut, about 2 years ago, I was dreading the food. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing everything is! The Noble Burger and fries are my favorite and their steamed pot stickers are the ultimate appetizer. The family working there is so kind and pleasant which helps offset the slowness of the kitchen at times. Prices are fair and their ever changing specials are great deals. This has become one of my favorite restaurants!
(5)Cathy M.
Columbus has 4 vegan/vegan friendly restaurants that I know of: Whole World, Hal and Al's, Till (formerly Dragonfly) and now Loving Hut. All of these restaurants are good for different reasons. Loving Hut might be the furthest away, but definitely worth the trip!
(5)Jenny B.
Wow, was a impressed!! I have eaten at vegan restaurants before and left feeling disappointed, but this was a total different experience. After dining at Loving Hut I left satisfied, full, and wanting to tell my friends about my great dinner! Here are the highlights. To start with, we ordered soup and salad. We tried the Russian cabbage soup and the potato and kale soup. I love cabbage soup, and theirs was no exception. I don't eat red meat, so I first knew that I didn't have to ask for once if they used beef stock or anything like that. The flavor was rich and the addition or raisins was a great touch. I was a little leery of the potato and kale soup because I thought I didn't like kale, but this soup was fantastic. It was rich and creamy and I couldn't stop eating it. We shared a large love letters from the earth salad. I could eat this salad every day! Everything about it was wonderful!! The cucumber dressing really brought everything together. The apples, sweet potatoes, and beets were all very fresh and tasty. Instead of having main dishes, we just shared steamed dumplings and Saigon rolls. As for the steamed dumplings, we didn't feel like we were missing meat at all while eating them. They were steamed to tender perfection. The Saigon rolls were served with an almond sauce that was so tasty. Everything as so good!! I can't wait to go back and try more, especially the desserts! I just wish they were a little closer and maybe had a veggie stir fry without rice or noodles (for those low carb eaters).
(5)Susan G.
Very good food and good price too. Everything we tried was so good; berry smoothie, curry dish, potato soup, harmony sandwich, spring rolls.
(5)Steve S.
I first visited here with friends this past July and have since become a weekly patron...once u come here you'll be hooked. Even though I don't adhere to a vegan diet this place has plenty of menu choices for a picky eater like myself. The Kung Pao,BBQ sandwich,& chili fries w/cheese are my favorite and a good choice for those use to a meat-based diet.
(5)Robert B.
I can't say anything bad at all about the Loving Hut. We shared several entrees with friends. We tried the Pho, SaiGon Rolls, Crispy Spring Rolls, Sushi, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Yakisoba, and Sesame Chick-less. For drinks we had the Pink Nectar, Sunny Forest, Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. We were so happy with our meals that we also ordered a BBQ sandwich, regular gyro, and Love Letter from earth to go! Of special note was the dipping sauce for the SaiGon Rolls. We will go back as much as possible. I only wish that they would have opened in north Columbus!
(5)Annah B.
The food here was the best vegetarian/vegan asian meal I've ever had. I decided to eat there on a whim and looked up the hours. Yelp said the place opened at 11am and since it was 1140am, I decided to eat there for lunch. I arrived around 1140am and found out the posted hours said they were open at noon. I was sad the restaurant was not open yet, but decided to wait since the reviews were so good. I saw the couple who owned the place walk in and they immediately saw us and unlocked the restaurant doors and turned on the "open" sign. I walked in, a little hesitant, since I knew they technically weren't open yet, but they welcomed me and served me right away. The man came over and took my order and immediately started preparing it. I ordered the fried spring rolls as an appetizer and the orange chicken with brown rice as my meal. The brown rice was a nice soft rice, which is usually not the case with brown rice. Being half Vietnamese, I was used to jasmine rice and hated eating brown rice normally. I loved the dish. There was a nice complement of broccoli, onion, green pepper, and pineapple. The flavor was excellent and I finished the entire plate. The fried spring rolls tasted a little like the normal chinese egg rolls. I am used to vietnamese egg rolls and these had a very different taste. They were great, but I just was so used to a different flavor for fried spring rolls/egg roll. As we paid and went to leave the couple made sure to say good bye to us and were very courteous and friendly the entire time. This is a new favorite place of mine and I will be frequenting the place on a regular basis!! :)
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