Went back again today. I quite like this place. Their stuff isn't extremely cheap (it's tempting to go to Pink Lotus instead - under $6 for the same amount of food) but it's not insanely overpriced and the place remains clean as a whistle. It seems to be gaining in popularity too - had about five or six tables with patrons today, despite the Supreme Master telly droning on in the background. It actually reminds me of the \"a new life awaits you in the off-world colonies!\" stuff from Blade Runner. Today's programming showed some kangaroos jumping around and happily munching grass, along with someone blathering on about how studies have shown that they play an important ecological role in blah blah blah. Anyway! Foodwise, I got my (now favourite) Golden Rolls, and decided to try something different with the Chow Mein. The latter was good, but I probably wouldn't order it again since I liked other dishes better. Next time I think I'll give the Hawaiian Burger a go. I definitely recommend the Golden Rolls - the dipping sauce is great as well.\n\nIf you eat there rather than take away you'll get a little bowl of soup - their version of miso, I guess, with carrot, green onion, celery (yeuch) and tofu bits.\n\nCame away feeling satisfied but not grossed out - typical of vegetarian meals. I wish Sweet Tomatoes was a little closer, haven't been there in quite a while!\n\nYou know, I wonder if this place would get pissed if I brought in a tiny can of cocktail shrimp to empty out into their vegetarian pho. There aren't any signs saying meat eating on the premises is forbidden, although the entire place reeks of Buddhist philosophy. I remember getting reprimanded back in Sydney when we used to go to the free Hare Krishna Sunday feasts and bring our own cans of Coke (\"Krsna forbids intoxicants!\"). Or maybe if I picked up a chicken wrap from Greek Wraps down the road then brought it in to eat with a side of their Guru Fried Rice. After all, they're selling a food style, not a lifestyle. Whatever the case, as mentioned in my previous review, this place is probably a once-a-week for me now.
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