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Nutty and sweet with a crunch , the granola and syrup complement the fluffy pancakes . density where it is robust enough without being dense . Combine that with a contrasting crunchy exterior , it provides great texture . Completing the Benny is a thick pita bread smothered with zaatar oil and topped with cilantro and pickled beets . It gets even better with the Fluffy Pancakes with granola , vanilla Yoggu yogurt and maple syrup . Considering that the pancakes do not contain any dairy , they are surprisingly light and indeed fluffy . The cook on them is perfect .
Do Chay , which has two locations , is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in town , with their original spot being on Kingsway . Their take on vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine aims to hit all of your senses with textures and flavours while omitting the meat . Their popular Uncle Hing ’ s Wings encompasses all of these qualities . Ingeniously employing oyster mushrooms , the “ wings ” are meaty and full of umami . To further enhance the robust nature of the dish , the deep fry is aggressive where the batter is uniformly crunchy . Let ’ s not forget about the glaze , where it is sweet , tangy and spicy . It ’ s thoroughly addictive , even for those who are seeking chicken wings . The classic glass dumplings or Bánh Bôt Loc usually contain shrimp and pork , but are replaced with carrot , mushroom , tofu , peanut , fried onion and “ ish sauce ” ( not fish sauce because this is vegetarian !). Nothing is lost in translation because the tapioca dumplings are vegan and gluten-free to begin with . By taking out the meat , it does