SD Foodie guide
Both of these work for a table where only some people eat plant-based. Donna Jean in Bankers Hill is his pick for herbivore-friendly soul food — start with the Hot Shrooms, a Nashville-style take on fried chicken. Plumeria on Park Boulevard is the vegetarian Thai standby, where his personal order is the panang curry.
Vegan soul food with enough savory, fried and comforting appeal to bring meat-eaters to the table without an apology tour.
A vegetarian Thai favorite where the panang curry is Roger's personal starting point and the menu gives mixed groups plenty of room.
Published 2026-09-16. Last editorial update 2026-09-16.