Green: a second try
Well. Being green in San Antonio is kind of an oxymoron. As large as this city is, it is years behind others in it’s progressive thinking and open minded culture.
This February a new (in fact the only) vegetarian and vegan restaurant opened here. I was totally excited and really upbeat about the whole thing. I have simply learned to cook and eat at home since there are very few options for me.
I was a little disappointed with my first go round at Green.
The atmosphere is very nice. Guests can sit in either of two sections, or in a larger patio. The weather was great so I chose to eat outdoors.
The food arrived very quickly. I was a little disappointed to see the serving was much smaller than the dish on display. I ordered "Sesame Chicken" from the daily special. The wheat chicken substitute was fine. The breading was good, though the flavor was a little on the salty side. The fresh green beans were overcooked and on the limp side. The bed of rice was more like a pillow of rice.
The dish was served with a sauce that looked like soy. It tasted horrid. There was an intense smoky flavor to it. It seemed more like it belonged as part of a marinade, but not as a main sauce.
I always feel hungry after eating at Green. The portions never seem to satisfy. Of course this is probably a ploy to get us wanting cake- the carrot cake is great and amazingly vegan.
I give Green San Antonio a favorable rating
Green San Antonio
1017 N. Flores
San Antonio, TX 78212
http://greensanantonio.com/
210-320-5865