Monday, December 04, 2006

Review: Mandala Tea Room in Scottsdale, AZ

So, today is my real birthday. BUT, Matt and I both have work and school until very late--so, we did a lot of celebrating this weekend (including my bday party below).

Last night Matt took me to a place I have been wanting to go foreeever, but haven't because it's a little on the expensive side. It's an all vegan, all organic restaurant that specialized in teas of all kinds.

This is what we ordered:



ziti al forno (ME)
organic semolina pasta tossed with a creamy tofu ricotta cheese + spinach filling -- topped with house marinara sauce + nut parmesan cheese-served with toasted garlic foccacia bread includes side salad + dressing infusion of choice



mandala masala platter (MATT)
organic garbanzo beans, onions + tomatoes stewed to perfection with traditional Indian spices-served with brown rice + sautéed garlic spinach

I forgot the names of the teas we ordered, but I do remember they were magnificent!

Everything was REALLY good. We will for sure be going back for special occasions.

We took pics of our meals with Matt's camera phone-so, I'll post them later.

11 comments:

jess (of Get Sconed!) said...

Julie, this sounds so classy and lovely! I'm glad you guys got to celebrate even *more*!

Eat Peace Please said...

Julie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I think they have a website, www.mandalatearoom.com

I have been wanting to go there since they opened in March! Your meals sound wonderful. I haven't been also because it is on the expensive side, and for my birthday we ate at Green for $18 and we feasted!!!

I agree, this is a special occasion place and I'm glad you have good revies... I can't wait to try it.

Julie said...

Jess~I have never been to an up-scalish vegan restaurant-it was super classy-I loved it!

Thanks, Les! We should think of a special occasion and go there!

Nikki said...

That sounds great. I hope you had a really good birthday!

laura jesser said...

Sounds fantastic! Happy birthday!! Your fiesta below looked very cool, and the tea room sounds classic. I'm glad you've had a great time--that's how birthdays should always be!

Julie said...

Thanks nikki and laura!!

theONLYtania said...

Happy birthday! (yesterday) hehe. It looks like you had a ton of fun and the food looks yummy :-D

jess (of Get Sconed!) said...

Yay, now with pics! I would have gone with your meal as well.

Urban Vegan said...

Happy belated! What a wonderful feast you had.

Fairly Odd Tofu Mom said...

Happy Birthday.

And a great review too! I've actually heard of the place (have reletives in town) but since I live far, far away in Washington State, I've never been.

The fiesta sounded like great fun too! Way cool!

Julie said...

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments...hopefully there will be a new post soon!