I’ve neglected you. It’s been a difficult time. And during such difficult times, what makes things better (for a short while at least) than comfort foods? Nothing. Diet taboos to the wind, I needed a new drug. I needed something delicious.
Thankfully it’s only a short drive to Vegan Express, and also thankfully, they make the most incredible vegan pancakes and fried fake-chicken you’ve ever not yet tasted.
This is their “Chicken & Pancake” breakfast (breakfast served all day). The chicken of course is not real, it’s made of soy with a kamut, low-gluten batter, then fried to crisp, golden perfection. That’s right, I said fried, not a word I use often, or take lightly for that matter. Drastic times call for drastic measures.
This fake chicken is amazing, as good as it gets. Better even. The batter is thick and a tad sweet with a slight donuty flavor, which is just perfect with the very realistic tasting chicken. It’s normally served with the regular pancake, but they were happy to indulge my request to have it with the “Tropical Pancakes” instead, which have fresh bananas and blueberries cooked right into them. So fluffy and thick and amazing. The plate comes with Earth Balance vegan buttery spread, maple syrup and a whole lot of sticky, carb-coma inducing, who-gives-a-crap-about-carlories-at-a-time-like-this kind of yum.
The next time you need a good eat-your-heart-out because your eyes are too tired to cry anymore sort of pig out, you now know where to go, and exactly what to order.
I’ve got some backpeddling to do here, more updates for you just as soon as I can get these photos processed.
Oh wow, that IS some serious comfort food. Wish I could have some of that delivered to me here in Texas….sigh. Glad you enjoyed such a comforting meal, hope things improve!
i haven’t had breakfast at vegan express in so long. damn that looks good.
Vegan_Noodle: Thank you. Of course this much carbs, salty and sweet goodness went a long way in helping me to feel better… that is, until the guilt and indigestion set in :) I’m not used to eating this rich, but sometimes you just gotta!
Scott: It’s true, Vegan Express rocks. Well worth a trip regardless of how near or far you live.
i live all of about 5 minutes away, but i prefer green leaves in los feliz over vegan express.
Scott: I’ve heard great things about Green Leaves as well. Gotta try it one of these days. Thanks for the reminder!
three words: un yin rings
went had the chicken and pancakes today. tropical style. delicious. i gotta stop looking at your pics.
Scott: I am honored that you not only tried my suggestion, but that you liked it! I gotta stop looking at my own pics too because every time I see that picture I get hungry for it all over again :)
i’ve had the chicken and pancakes countless times. the pic just got me craving them!