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This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
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From Roger’s notebookRoger, Google Maps review (2015-03-24)
Vegan
Food history
Latest recorded visit2015-03-24
“even carnivores can enjoy the dishes here.”
Vegan
Moncai Vegan
Now closed. Roger's review of this North Park vegan spot praised the "chicken" and dumpling soup and loaded nachos as tasty enough for carnivores, while noting the food wasn't exactly "clean eating" despite being vegan.
Closed
Moncai Vegan is listed as closed on Yelp. This page keeps Roger's 2015 review as a record, not as a place to visit.
Yelp — Moncai Vegan listed as closed (2026-09-18) ↗Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 2 times on Yelp, most recently Apr 24, 2014. See the check-in log
2015-03-24day precision · source explicit
“even carnivores can enjoy the dishes here.”
The "chicken" and dumpling soup was a standout even for a self-described carnivore; the loaded nachos are massive and meant for sharing. Notes the food isn't necessarily "clean eating" just because it's vegan.
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