Marisa's Healthy Kitchen

Raw Star Cafe 687 Washington Ave. (between St. Marks & Prospect)  Brooklyn 718-975-0304 menu

Delicious Raw vegan Caribbean food in a great atmosphere with super friendly people. My husband and I both completely loved this place! We went last weekend for the first time although I have wanted to go since it opened in June 2008. It is a totally laid back Caribbean vibed place that has great food and amazingly friendly service. I felt like I was on vacation and I could have hung out there all day if it wasn’t so gorgeous outside! The space is really tiny but cozy in a good way. The place, the waiter and chef really give off such a friendly vibe that even all the customers are feeling at home and super friendly with each other.

The ambiance is important of course but you are there to eat, and mmmmm, the food is soooo good there! All time favorite of both my husband and I was the Curried Plantains. I have dreamed about them since 🙂 We also loved the Hi Green Salad, so divine! We started out with the Spinach Cheese Puffs which were fun! The nut loaf was yummy and the lasagna had just come out of the dehydrator and was so warm and soft that I thought it was cooked! (of course it wasn’t) Melt in your mouth goodness! The Pineapple Mango Chutney was also amazing! We were there for lunch so we passed on dessert, but I want to try them all! I am actually really looking forward to trying all the dishes there! Plus they have a brunch that looks divine!! I am already planning my next visit back.

One of the best parts is that the cost is very reasonable. The menu does not change for lunch or dinner, so apps will run you around $6 and entrees $7-13. And most of the entrées come with a salad and a side! This is a great deal for such a fabulous experience and delicious organic raw food.

Update: Since I wrote this review I have already been back 2 other times and this place just gets better and better!! I always get the Hi Green Salad and the Curried Plantains because they are just sooo good!! But I have had many of the other entrees and tried some of my friend’s entrees as well. The Spinach Pie was yummy, The Curry Tempeh with Tamarind Sauce was super good (I am totally getting this again next time!),  Stuffed Bell Pepper was great and had some really nice spice, the Pistachio and Pine Nut Pesto was some of the best pesto ever and they really were generous with the portion and the Nappa Sandwich was a little messy but super deelish! I will try the desserts and brunch soon I am sure! Love this place 🙂