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At this Watertown restaurant, chef Pankaj Pradhan serves vegan and vegetarian dishes with international flair: big, bright salads, red lentil soup (naturally), nachos, paella, shepherd’s pie. Pradhan attended cooking school in Kolkata, and his training is reflected in dishes like Gobi Manchurian (fried cauliflower in spiced tomato sauce) and the Ayurveda-influenced Nirvana Delight (tandoori tofu kebabs with biryani, mango-apricot salsa, and cucumber yogurt sauce).
— Devra First
The Best Restaurants in Boston with Vegan Options
“Every dish I tried was an absolute culinary marvel. Each plate was beautifully presented, making me almost hesitant to dig in and ruin the masterpiece.”
— Joshua Cordel
Blind date: ‘We are both devoted to uplifting the world through our work’
How fun to be the setting for this The Boston Globe piece! We wish Molly and David well on their search for love.
— Melissa Schorr
What Are the Best US States for Vegans?
More Americans than ever are embracing plant-based foods, so which are the best US states for vegans?
— Liam Pritchett
Tasty, veggie-packed food in Boston
Red Lentil is hand-selected by Yelp Boston to be included in their latest vegtastic feature collection.
— Yelp Boston
Red Lentil to be Principal Sponsor of Boston Veg Food Fest 2023
We are the Principal Sponsor of the upcoming Boston Veg Food Fest on October 14-15!
— Boston Veg Food Fest
The Best Restaurants in Watertown
An oasis of vegetarian and vegan cuisine… running the gamut of global fare…
— Emily Millian
4 Massachusetts restaurants ranked among top 100 places to grab a meal in America
A favorite in the area that serves vegan and vegetarian food even meat-eaters will love.
— Frank O’Laughlin
4 Massachusetts Restaurants Make Yelp’s List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022
A favorite in the area that serves vegan and vegetarian food even meat-eaters will love.
— Ramiro
Four of the top 100 restaurants of 2022 are in Massachusetts, according to Yelp
Watertown’s Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant is a “Boston-area favorite serving vegan and vegetarian food even meat-eaters will love.”
— Kristi Palma
Fish-Free for Lent: Boston Eateries Serve Up Vegan Seafood
One-third of Bostonians identify as Catholic, and nearly half of Americans express an interest in eating more vegan foods. PETA has shared guidance on where to find Lenten meals that are kind to all animals.
— PETA
Plant-Based Revolution
Check out what Chef Pankaj Pradhan says about the plant-based revolution.
— Catering, Foodservice, and Events
5 Best Vegan Restaurants in Boston, MA
To help you find the best Vegan Restaurants located near you in Boston, Kev’s Best put together their own list based on a rating points list.
— Jeanie Burford
Red Lentil named one of Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants 2022
Yelpers say: “Red Lentil is my frequent hotspot for yummy vegan/vegetarian dinners. It’s some of the best vegan around!”
— Yelp
The Best Plant-Based Restaurant in Every State
Selected as Best in Massachusetts by the leading authority in food, nutrition, and health: Eat This Not That! food blog.
— Paige Bennett
Local vegan offerings
The Boston area is full of vegan eateries. Red Lentil in Watertown is a long-time vegan favorite.
— Juliet Pennington
Loyal customer base bolsters local businesses amid pandemic
Red Lentil lost 30% to 35% of its business and almost 100% of its catering business due to COVID-19. However, their takeout and delivery businesses grew.
— Haille Griswold
The Boston (Quarantine) Dinner & A Movie Guide
Dinner and a movie is a timeless combination. Check out which classic film paired best with our cuisine, according to The Infatuation.
— The Infatuation
Disney’s Aladdin Star Mena Massoud to release vegan cookbook (with Red Lentil recipe!)
Disney’s Aladdin traveled around to put together a cookbook/travel guide for vegan living. It is releasing soon and includes a Red Lentil dish!
— VegOut Team
Check Out These Boston-Area Staples Offering Takeout And Delivery
We picked up a little attention for offering vegan delivery & takeout during the COVID-19 shutdown.
— Ellen London
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Boston
Thanks to Boston Magazine for naming us among the best!
— Scott Kearnan, Adam Weddle, Megan Tripp, and Juliet Pennington
Where to Dine Gluten-Free in Boston
Number 6 on this list of gluten-free Boston restaurant options.
— Celina Colby and Eater Staff
Where to Eat Vegetarian and Vegan Food Around Boston
Eater Boston named Red Lentil to their top 25 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in the Boston area.
— Celina Colby, Megan Hennessey, and Eater Staff
The 33 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in America
For the second year in a row, Thrillist has named us among the top 22 vegetarian restaurants in the U.S.
— Thrillist Food
A Tasty Vegan Thanksgiving
Host Bobby Bascomb tasted a sneak preview of Red Lentil’s 5-course vegan Harvest feast on Thanksgiving Day.
— Living on Earth
The Daily Dish: Gobi Manchurian at Red Lentil
RestaurantInterviews Today we’d like to introduce you to Watertown MA’s Red Lentil. Please tell us about how you got started in…
— BostonVoyager
Red Lentil Will Unveil Renovations Next Week
It will have all new flooring in the kitchen, prep area, and the dining room; the main seating area will also have new light fixtures and new booths.
— Jacqueline Cain
Inspired Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine
Check out our 5-page feature in the latest issue of Foodies of New England magazine!
— Jeff Cutler
Chef Pradhan hosts vegan cooking class at Harvard University
Chef Pankaj Pradhan visited Harvard to host a cooking class with students.
— CBS Boston
5 Questions with Pankaj Pradhan
Chef Pankaj Pradhan visited Harvard to host a cooking class with students.
— CBS Boston
Indian-Origin Chefs Serving U.S. ‘Flexitarians’
“At his restaurant Red Lentil, Mr. Pradhan serves vegetarian versions of global cuisine, including Moroccan, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, and of course Indian.”
— Visi R. Tilak
More Veggies: Boston’s Vegan, Vegetarian and Raw Restaurants
“In the last 18 months, a vegan pizzeria, high-end vegan restaurant, raw vegan and second location of a much-loved, established vegetarian restaurant have opened in and around Boston.”
— Andrea Pyenson
Seitan, Tempeh, And Tofu, Oh My! Boston’s Vegan Scene Is Growing
Local chefs and restaurants are putting Boston on the culinary map and we’re no longer ‘just a lobster and chowder town.’