Grassroots Pantry is not "just another veggie restaurant". It's a special restaurant because it serves great food with a lot of thought put into the menu, and sources many of the vegetables from local farms. Like many of the previous reviewers, I enjoyed the service. Peggy (owner of the restaurant) is simply delightful; she is always smiling and making sure that we are enjoying the food.
I went to Grassroots last week and found to my delight that the menu has changed since the last time I was there. They have this starter dish (to share - but I can happily finish it on my own!) which has pandan "chicken", which is actually hedgehog mushrooms. Now, I don't really like mock-meat vegetarian cuisine, and while this dish isn't really a mock-meat dish, it does remind me of roasted pandan chicken. But the bonus is this - the hedgehog mushroom is simply out-of-this-world delicious! I swear, it's better than any pandan chicken you have ever tasted. I wish they had a main dish just for that.
For the mains I had the cold soba, which is perfect for summer in Hong Kong. My partner had the curry which was also near-perfect. I love the attention to detail, and the care that goes into every dish.
Of course, the dessert was just as good as the mains and starters, if not better. I had the banana chocolate salty caramel... let's just say that I wish I didn't have to share the dessert!
Remember to make a reservation; the place is small so it fills up quickly. If it is a last-minute decision to go there, try to get a booking earlier in the evening, e.g. 6:30pm. It is easier to get a reservation at that time. Otherwise, try a walk-in but be prepared to wait.
