Aubergine - Fulda

We visited the 'Aubergine ' several years ago without a lasting impression. Now a second chance with the Schlemmerbuffet on Sundays. The price of 25.80 € per person is not exorbitantly high, but raises some expectations. Half of the buffet is only vegetarian and therefor uninteresting. What remained: a pumpkin soup, two types of salad (carrot coleslaw), some small trays with main dishes and grapes, pineapple, melon. The displayed desserts were all non-vegan, but they offered to get a vegan tiramisu from the kitchen. Anyway, amount of options is appropriate and we have to remember that we are in Fulda. The taste unfortunately was without highlights. Main dishes had little variety: different stews that submerged their individual components. Also too much based on bland soja/tofu. I tried a bit of everything. Apart from the soup I never had the urge to go and get more. A sign next to the main buffet lists vegan items marked with 'V '. Unfortunately, there are no signs next to the trays, so the mapping gets difficult and you ultimately have to ask the staff. There is no indication of vegan/vegetarian status for the salads, starters and desserts. I expected a bit more from this long-established vegetarian restaurant. They once were trailblazers, but it feels like they haven 't evolved any further in the past years. To be honest, I also hold them to higher standards than a random omni restaurant. They advertise themselves as idealistic with love for humans and animals . Not sure how you can walk past the Animals are our friends posters on the toilet every day without at some point getting the idea that milk and eggs are maybe not in line with your idealism . Updated from previous review on 2023-10-26

The restaurant is totally cute and cozy. There is a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The mushroom goulash and minced steak and tiramisu were just great.

We had a very nice evening with great food

I was there Sunday to the buffet (18,50€, service was very friendly and food was delicious. If I lived in Fulda, I would go here more often. It would be more beautiful if everything were vegan.

Great food. Fresh and lovingly dressed, very large portions. Something for everyone. The Tiramisu is a dream