Osaka Sushi Bar

Osaka Sushi Bar in Stoney Run Shopping Center in Newport News was a nice surprise.  My husband and I went on a week night and they weren’t busy at all.  It was just us and one more couple.  The atmosphere was nice thought not overly Asian themed.  They don’t have an overwhelming selection of vegetarian options but I like how they label their rolls as “c” for cooked, “u” for uncooked, and “v” for veggie.  Be sure to not confuse the U’s for V’s.  The best veggie roll that I’ve tried there is the cucumber avocado roll.  It had roasted sesame seeds around the rice that really added to the flavor.  It was delicious!  The service was quick and friendly and the price was just right ($3.50 for the cucumber/avocado roll).  I will definitely go back.

Forbidden City - Virginia Beach, VA

Forbidden City in Virginia Beach is by no way forbidden for Vegetarians.  They have a nice selection of vegetarian dim sum and vegetarian entrees such as General’s Tofu, Ma Po Tofu, and Sesame Tofu. 

We came during lunchtime on a Saturday and it wasn’t very busy at all.  The atmosphere is nice and the booths are very private with curtains draped at the ends.  I ended up ordering Sesame Tofu with Vegetable Gao on the side.  The Sesame Tofu was delicious while the Vegetable Gao (for me) wasn’t as tasty.  I don’t really like mushrooms and the Vegetable Gao had a very strong mushroom taste.  I didn’t try this but my friend had the Curry Samosas (which the waitress assured us had no meat) and they said it was delicious.

Prices are fairly reasonable with $6.75 for a lunch entrée.  I would definitely recommend Forbidden City for vegetarian Chinese food.

Forbidden City Booths