Lota Veco - East Northport

We really enjoy the food! It's a fantastic place for takeout!

I visited this restaurant based on the reviews and ordered a variety of dishes, hoping everything would be delicious. However, I was left wondering how they received such positive feedback. Each dish seemed to be prepared by someone who doesn't understand how to make vegan food truly appealing. It felt like they just picked up pre-cooked ingredients from a grocery store, threw them together, and served them without any real effort. The cauliflower was simply boiled and tossed with a sauce—really?! I was expecting something fantastic like the "elephant ears" from The Purple Elephant. The hot bowl was dry and bland, lacking flavor. The mushroom quesadillas were overstuffed with peppers, making it impossible to taste the mushrooms. The smoothie, while healthy, was far from delicious. I can whip up healthier and tastier smoothies at home. Overall, it was a complete disappointment. The chips and salsa were just standard fare you could find at any grocery store. I won’t be returning. Save your money and head to The Purple Elephant instead. It’s only 10-15 minutes away, and you'll enjoy every bit of your meal there. They actually cook their food, and it’s delicious! I particularly love their hot bowl with curry and the “elephant ears.” You won’t regret it!

As a local, I’m very particular about where I eat; I usually cook for myself, but my work schedule often stretches to 14 hours or more, making it difficult. So far, I have found this restaurant to be outstanding, though I wish their hours were later. I consider myself a connoisseur of fresh food, and this is one of the few places where I enjoy dining in and ordering takeout for later. The only downside for me is the cafeteria-style ambiance, which feels a bit off-putting. I don’t appreciate the lack of privacy, especially with the large windows overlooking the street and parking lot—perhaps that’s why the place often seems empty; who wants to be seen while eating? On the positive side, the service has consistently been excellent. As for parking, there’s usually plenty available, but I prefer to park next door and walk over to avoid potential dents.

If you order from here, plan to wait 2-3x as long as they tell you for your food whether pick up or dine-in (it took 50mins! . This has happened to us twice (we gave them another chance but won’t give them a third .

I had the Street Bowl. The cashew sour cream was amazing. Just having that with the brown rice was great.