Faites l’expérience du premier restaurant entièrement végane de la ville de Québec.
Dégustez nos plats dans un décor éclectique et laissez-vous tenter par nos cocktails avec ou sans alcool. Vous serez conquis par l’ambiance chaleureuse, qui convient parfaitement à un dîner entre collègues ou à un souper entre amis. Vous n’êtes pas végane ? Pas de problème ! Mettez-nous au défi de vous séduire. Vos papilles en redemanderont, c’est garanti !
Le Don offre une expérience culinaire remarquable qui séduit tant les végétaliens que les omnivores grâce à sa cuisine végétale créative, savoureuse et présentée avec soin. Les clients soulignent régulièrement l'ambiance chaleureuse et originale du restaurant, ainsi que l'accueil attentionné d'un personnel dévoué. Que ce soit pour un brunch décontracté, une formule midi abordable ou un souper raffiné, la qualité constante des plats, notamment le risotto aux champignons, les gnocchis et les desserts, est fréquemment saluée. Cet établissement est largement considéré comme une destination incontournable à Québec, offrant des repas mémorables dans un cadre accueillant qui incite les visiteurs à y revenir régulièrement.
Every thing is excellent, but I wanted a chance to give some constructive criticism on the plates I tried. 1) First, the gnocchi was top notch; best thing I tried. My only suggestion would be to quickly sear the gnocchi to give them a touch of crisp & texture. Otherwise, a perfect dish. 2) Next the fettuccine was quite good. I'd suggest trying some thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes as a garnish, just to give it a touch of pop. That goes against tradition perhaps, but I feel your menu is going for that slight edge. 3) Next was the Pad Thai. The tofu was perfect, & I really liked your take on the sauce. However, it was a bit "cloying" perhaps after a few bites. My suggestion is to reduce the salt by about 10%, then balance the umami with Thai basil chiffonade & some lemongrass. Maybe steep the lemongrass in the sauce while it's being prepared & remove before serving? Some green onions & just a little pizazz from bird's eye peppers would be welcome. 4) Next the mushroom risotto. This was underwhelming compared to your other dishes. It was good, but completely outshone. I suggest adding those little "bacon" seitan bits you used with the gnocchi, but really it needs some sweetness or acid to uplift it. Again, not the most traditional, but unless you go nuts on the garlic or something (not the most appealing to a wide audience) it needs something to stand out. My thought is to try something like jewel rice. Add a small amount of golden raisins & barberries while it cooks (or maybe as a garnish, you'd have to experiment). It'd really elevate all that cream & umami. 5) Next the Donplings are perfect. No notes. Excellent plating & design. Ok, maybe a splash of soy sauce mixed with a very barbecue-y gochujang while they're pan searing. Just a thought. 6) Finally, the chocolate cake is a brilliant interpretation. The popover style so that every serving is fresh right out of the oven with no waste, is a stroke of genius. The fresh berries give a delightful balance. This just me, but what about sticking a little cylindrical raspberry jam plug right in the middle before it goes in the oven? Could mess with your bake, but the extra little berry would tie the fruit from the outside into it in a molten explosion of flavor. That & an extra drizzle of extra dark fudge chocolate for a touch of bitter. Maybe that's over-engineering something that's already great. & that's all I got a chance to try. Thanks for the wonderful meal! I love what you're doing & wish you all the best!
Food was overall quite good. However, I had had higher expectations given the price. For 2 starters, 2 mains, & 3 drinks, the cost was $150 before tips. In Ottawa or Montreal, you would be able to get better vegan food for this price. Another issue for me was the bathroom - it was disgusting with multiple flies in each stall (& it wasn't even a hot day at 15 degrees!) Here are detailed reviews for each dish: - DONplings: they were okay. I would've preferred them deep fried than pan-fried. - Thai soup: very good with the right flavours. However, it did not rival my favourite Thai soups in Ottawa that costed less. The tofu cubes in the soup were marinated but did not go well with the soup. - Mushrooms linguine: rich, creamy, & flavourful. It was my favourite dish of the meal. - Two squash risotto: delicious at first bite, but it got boring quickly after. It reminded me of a specific brand of veggie bouillon I would buy at grocery stores & make soups with. Not impressed. - drinks: I got a mocktail named La Pina. It tasted really good with pineapple flavours. But it was so sweet that I gave it up after slowly sipping on half the glass.
The most wonderful experiences I've had as a vegan while eating outside of my own home! Also, being from the states, I have yet to find a spot here that tops this one! I made visits here for four days straight while in town, & tried several different dishes & all were a hit for me aside from one that just didn't sit right on my palate(curry masala) but literally EVERYTHING else was extremely delicious, satisfying, & well presented. The burrito bowl & Tostada Don have to be my favorites because of the BBQ Jackfruit which was chef's kiss! I love that the burrito bowl is so filling! I almost couldn't finish it but it tastes so good that I couldn't not finish it! Another top dish was the creamy gnocchi, yum! The staff was just lovely, very pleasant & helpful. I can't wait to go back! I'm craving it now while typing this! This is the only place I ate at my entire visit! I would eat here everyday if I could!
