Roots
Roots
Miso, tofu, carrots, and peas.
Fresh egg noodles, five spice tofu, and scallions.
Traditional Vietnamese noodles, tofu, and veggie ham.
Rice noodles, tofu, and veggie ham.
Tofu, carrots, sweet potatoes, edamame, zucchini, corn, and coconut milk.
Tofu, veggie ham, fried shallots, and spicy chili broth.
Red Thai curry, tofu crouton, and Greek yogurt.
Wheat noodle, spicy vegetable broth, tofu, vegetarian ham, soft-boiled egg, onion, pickled cabbage, pickled carrots, and nori.
Lapsang souchong infused balsamic vinaigrette.
Marinated feta, Kentucky mint, citrus vinaigrette.
Edamame, creamy miso dressing.
Tofu, soy protein, apple, fried shallots, peanuts, paddy herbs, sweet chili vinaigrette.
Avocado, fennel, herbed vinaigrette.
Turmeric tofu, Thai basil, peanuts, lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts, pickled daikon, crispy rice noodles.
Bell pepper, red onion, mandarin orange, vinaigrette, and cilantro.
Zucchini, spring mix, mint, carrot, red cabbage, creamy miso dressing.
Lettuce, pickled daikon, edamame, roasted peanut, avocado, green & red onion, ginger dressing.
Steamed fresh soybeans in their pods, sea salt.
Crispy rolls.
Crispy egg rolls, green leaf lettuce, mint, Vietnamese sauce.
Tamarind sauce, pickled vegetables.
Cucumbers, tofu, veggie ham, pickled daikon, basil, tamarind sauce.
Wasabi aioli
Tamarind sauce.
Chickpea and white bean puree, rosemary, toasted almonds, white truffle oil.
Beets, potatoes, yellow curry, coconut milk, shallots.
Lemon, garlic.
Lemon, rosemary, olive oil.
Cabbage, spinach, caramelized shallots, Asiago cheese.
Tofu, mushrooms, carrots, lettuce, sprouts, pickled daikon, Thai basil, fried shallots, Vietnamese sauce.
Sauteed vegetables, tofu, veggie ham, mint, Thai basil, crispy cigar, tamarind sauce.
Tofu, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, soy & toasted sesame glaze.
Wild mushrooms, onions, sprouts, tofu, veggie ham.
Crispy rice noodles, tofu, carrots, water chestnuts, wood ear mushrooms, Vietnamese sauce.
Toasted baguette slices, pickled vegetables.
Rice, tofu, veggie ham, peas, carrot, lotus seeds, fried shallots.
Tofu, veggie ham, seasonal vegetables, brown sauce.
Bleu cheese, boursin cheese, baby spinach, white truffle oil, mushroom soy demi, micro greens.
Baby spinach, black cherries, candied walnuts, goat cheese.
Seasonal vegetables, tofu, veggie ham, brown sauce.
Tofu, onions, coconut milk curry sauce.
Wild mushrooms, onions, cilantro, mushroom soy demi.
Lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts, lemongrass tofu, veggie ham, fried shallots, peanuts.
Lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts, fried shallots, egg rolls and peanuts.
Lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts, lemongrass tofu, egg rolls, fried shallots, and peanuts.
Whole wheat wrap, bean puree, turmeric tofu, zucchini, spinach, red pepper, red onion, asparagus, jicama, beets, yam, sautéed cabbage, carrots, celery, sriracha.
Tofu, carrot, zucchini, sweet potato, red onion, green onion, cilantro, tomato, sour cream, jalapeño, lettuce, corn tortillas.
Battered shiitake mushroom, red bell pepper, zucchini, celery, red onion, and brown sauce.
Battered tofu, red bell pepper, fresh orange, zucchini, snow peas, and orange sauce.
Green beans, tofu, and black beans.
Eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, portobello mushroom, and a ciabatta roll.
BBQ tofu, cucumber, zucchini, celery, red onion, carrot, green onion, cilantro, and a bed of sticky rice.
Spicy fried tofu, lemongrass, onion, tomatoes, and cucumber.
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Matcha, Organic Ceremonial Grade
Genmaicha ("Brown Rice Tea")
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Pure, orange, peach, earl grey, sweet almond, chai, lemon chiffon, vanilla.
Spearmint, peppermint, chamomile, lemon-mango, hibiscus, rosebuds, lavender, apricot dream.
Yerba mate, roasted mate, lemon mate, spearmint mate.
Forbidden Rice Risotto, Spicy Tofu Ramen, Cucumber Roll, Sizzling Rice and Vegetables, Osprey Gunpowder Tea, Thai Tea
Roots Fajita
Dining Area
a dining room with a television and chairs
Sizzling Sticky Rice
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Interior, so cute! Really fun tables
a dining area with tables and chairs
Summer Rolls
food, salads
Gyoza
Cucumber wrap
Sautéed spinach
Braised Beets
outside
Crispy mushroom
Miso Mushroom Soup and side of brown rice - comfort food at its best
Roots Fajita
Vietnamese crepes
Sauteed Baby Spinach
Love this place lol day 3 eating here
Shilpa Y.
Dec 3, 2024
I came here with my family for a large group dinner. They have two adjoining restaurants, one sit-down, and next door is the grab-n-go fast casual format. The menu is entirely vegetarian and was on par, if not better than the vegetarian Asian food choices in California. Our group of vegetarians and non-vegetarians all loved the food. The vegetables were fresh, and the food was flavorful and had a home-cooked feel. The space is quite large and also has a few recessed dining tables in the floor that could be fun with kids. Parking is available on the street in the adjacent neighborhoods. Notable items include the potato nest and the udon and ramen soups.
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Anila Y.
Dec 2, 2024
Ate here twice while recently visiting family in Louisville. The food is so delicious and love that it is all vegetarian. The service is super nice, and they handled our party of 12 very smoothly. Some of the items are a little bland, but I definitely recommend the potstickers and the Vietnamese sandwich. The prices are decent, but you'll need to order 3-4 items for a group of 2 people.
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Lisal F.
Jun 18, 2023
Roots is one of my favorite dining establishments in Louisville because:- exquisite attention to flavor- thoughtfully plant-based- attractive presentation- excellent service- wide menu variety- comfortable seating- local cuisine at its bestDuring a recent visit I was recovering from a recent GI illness and the mushroom miso soup and brown rice contributed significantly to my healing. Other, more exciting options I have previously had the pleasure of enjoying include: pho, crispy rolls, fried tofu, Vietnamese crepe, steamed banana leaf, fresh green bean and tofu, and steamed rice rolls. Truly everything I've tried has been spectacular. One can either dine sitting in a traditional chair at a traditional table, OR in one of the sunken dining areas (my current preference). Regardless of whether one's bottom rests upon a chair or a cushion, Roots consistently exceeds all expectations.
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Virga H.
Nov 22, 2022
Today, and every time i go to Roots i am grateful for so many things. I am grateful for the kind staff who always greet yoi so warmly when we come in. I am grateful for the amazing selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are available and grateful that we were able to get carry out during the covid shut down.I recommend you try the green beans and tofu, the sizzling rice, the tofu squares, or any of the teas, Actually, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Give them a try and I think you will be grateful for all their delicious food too!
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Sitav E.
May 31, 2023
This place was wonderful! I really wish we had something like this where I lived, I can't wait to go back! As a vegetarian it's crazy hard to order certain places, and I'm just exhausted of trying to hack menus to make things vegetarian, it's tiring and annoying. Roots (and their sister restaurant next to/attached) is fully vegetarian and there were a million things on there to order, all of which sounded interesting, and the ones I ordered tasted amazing! I wish my stomach was bigger, there were like ten more things we wanted to try! The woman who took our order and brought our food was the owner I believe, she memorized everything we ordered without writing anything down, and was so so sweet and nice! The tea room we sat in was so pretty, with the super cool sunken tables, it was such a fun experience! Can't wait to go back! Run, don't walk, to Roots!
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Sierra B.
May 23, 2023
This place is amazing it doesn't look like much at all but boy when you get in there and see the menu and all they have to offer you WILL NOT be disappointed! The tables and chairs are super clean and the space was super inviting! The service was just as pleasant, I asked them to make suggestions and I went with that. He suggested the Korean rice bowl, the rice cake and fried tofu appetizers. All three were served super hot and fresh with amazing flavors and textures. My tongue was definitely doing a happy dance. This kind of food really brings life to your body and your soul! The prices are great too!
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Mark R.
Sep 28, 2022
A quiet Monday night when we met a friendly couple sitting next to us and traded dining favs in both Chicago and Louisville :) Started with Green Curry Soup (not spicy, solid flavor), then Steamed Rice Rolls (fantastic sauce but rolls fell apart after your 1st bite), Pan-fried rice noodles (another sauce we could not get enough of and tasty chunks of noodles about the size of a pita chip). Still a little hungry, we ordered the sizzling rice plate as a final entree.For dessert, we were very pleased with the vegan carrot cake and chocolate peanut butter pie.
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Jennifer M.
Dec 9, 2024
A true staple in Louisville! Excellent fresh food. Very friendly service. Lots of room to eat in. Easy to carry out as well. I get something new every time we go and I am never disappointed. The kids love the Boba tea and it is excellent there!
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Hannah S.
Sep 2, 2024
I had the green papaya salad and the sticky rice veggie stir fry and I cannot wait to go back. Everything was so scrumptious. I want to try everything on the menu. Such nice folks, too. Lovely, quiet atmosphere.
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Franny P.
Jun 8, 2024
Best vegan pad Thai. Their tofu is amazing. The Vietnamese iced coffee and boba are wonderful
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