OpenRoad Driver Volume 18 Issue 1 Nov. 2022 | Page 22

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These Bánh Bôt Loc at Do Chay are a textural delight with a surprising brininess due to the “ ish sauce .”
not impact the overall integrity of the dish . You still get the sticky and chewy wrapper with nearly the same flavours . Everyone may have their favourite go-to Vietnamese vermicelli bowl . The vegetarian version at Do Chay does not skip a beat . Filled with various mushrooms including the crunchy wood ear , the dish still retains a meatiness that is fulfilling . In addition to the rice vermicelli , we find a vegetarian spring roll featuring an authentic rice paper wrapper . Hence , the crunch is firm and it does not shatter like a wheat wrapper .
Loaded with fresh carrots , onions and celery , there are a multitude of textures from both wrapper and filling .
Even with only three restaurants highlighted , it is clear that the vegetarian scene in Vancouver is not merely a footnote on restaurant menus any more . In fact , meatless options are quickly becoming destination dining , where it is no longer strictly for vegetarians or for people trying to live a healthier lifestyle . The food is genuinely
“ Meaty ” and full of umami , these oyster mushroom “ wings ” are crunchy and coated with a sticky sweet and spicy glaze .