Planta - Bethesda

I miss dining at upscale vegan restaurants, and this one in the DC area is one of the best. The menu is entirely plant-based and delightful. It does not disappoint. However, be prepared for the prices to match the upscale dining experience. We ordered a variety of sushi and a pizza, and the bill was equivalent to a week's worth of groceries! Despite the cost, the high quality vegan food experience is worth it. The sushi and pizza are popular choices, and for good reason. The torched and pressed sushi was delicious, with avocado and rice adding extra flavor. The baked crab roll was unique and tasty, without seaweed. The dragon roll, filled with spinach and topped with avocado, was also quite delicious. The Crispy Rice roll was a hit, with its avocado and crispy rice element. While the flavors were great, there could have been more kick to the wasabi and more pickled ginger. The vodka pizza was flavorful and visually appealing. I would order any of the pizzas again without hesitation. The food was amazing and worth every dollar. Save up for this restaurant, it's a treat!

I once considered this restaurant to be the pinnacle of fine dining, but I believe they have become lazy. The food is now barely palatable. I have always been a huge fan of the bang bang broccoli, but recently the batter has been undercooked, resulting in a chewy texture. It is disappointing and disheartening. They really need to improve.

Always a bonus to have an entire vegan menu. Does seem pricey, but it is Bethesda. Portion size is ok. Really liked the pizza and Inari. Salads are disappointing.

I was hesitant because I’ve heard mixed reviews but everything we got was really good. I’m excited to go back!

We got the bang bang broccoli which was the best thing we tried, and then the bao slider and the spicy creamy rose pasta. It was overall fine but not what I expected given the hype