The Fiction Kitchen

"Second visit. Drove more than an hour from home for my granddaughter's birthday. We remembered how much we had loved the food the first time we went at their previous location. We shared Mozzarella sticks, the Risotto, and Meatloaf dinner. We split everything and still took half home for another meal! The food is simply outstanding. I wish it were closer I would eat here all of the time! The only downside is it's a little pricey - especially the wine. I got the cheapest glass of red ($12) and it was not a generous pour - however it was a really good glass of wine! My granddaughter had a delicious mocktail and they brought the Tres Leches dessert for her birthday. That was amazing!"

"This is my first time coming back since the location moved. I reserved with a few friends, we got: * Potato Chaat - 3.5/5 was pretty good but honestly very salty and probably needed some kind of creamy sauce to offset? * House Fries -3/5 - Okay, but most of the spice was under the fries so they were pretty plain. We asked for pimento cheese, but they just came plain * Partition - 4/5 Pretty good, mildly sweet * Meatloaf - 4/5 Pretty standard meatloaf, overall good! Probably couldn't tell it was vegan if I wasn't told. * Chicken and waffles 2.5/5 - I've had these before and was surprised when my friend wasn't a fan. I tried a bite of theirs and it really felt different than previous times I've been. The outside was great but the chicken interior was really mushy *Peanut Noodles - 4/5 Probably the best entree of the three our table got. The tofu on top was really good. Sauce was a bit too much but overall decent. *Apple Pie 3/5 - It was good overall, but the pie was ice cold. Almost like it had been in the freezer? I wasn't expecting it to be warm but I wasn't expecting it to be ice cold, either. Overall, I give the good a solid 3/5. Honestly I feel like the food quality has decreased since I've been, but maybe it was an off night. As far as the overall atmosphere and service, both were great!"

"I've been here a few times throughout the years, prior to Covid, and was not impressed. However, some friends really wanted to try it and told me the menu was completely different. I'm very happy that we did, because it was delicious! Every dish was had was wonderful. The whole place is completely vegan now, which is great for my vegan friend, and even good food myself, as a vegetarian. And most of the menu is gluten free, or has a gluten free option. Which is awesome for me since I have Celiac Disease. If you haven't checked them out since they changed the menu, I would suggest trying the Rainbow Smoked Potatoes, Cormeal- Fried Mushrooms and the Lettuce Wraps. They're all killer!! We came back to their new location and were thrilled with how much larger this location is. However, the food was a bit disappointing this time. While the Black Bean Dip was delicious, it was really tyke only thing that was. The Curry and the Meatloaf both really lacked flavor, and the former wasn't really even that appealing to look at. Hoping this is just a growing pain, but not a huge fan of the inconsistencies."

"This is their temporary location until they move into new building. So the outside is very grey not green. I brought my daughter here for a Christmas gift extra while she was visiting me from Tennessee. She is vegetarian and was pleased. I took pictures of menu as best I could."

"The Fiction Kitchen is now my favorite vegan spot in Raleigh. The globally inspired menu is creative and flavorful, with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I especially loved the Lion's Mane Rangoons, which was crispy and delicious. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. We also got some mozzarella sticks for starters and some red wine. The noodle bowl and the curry bowl were great entree options and we also added the tofu as a protein on it. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting, with a bright and airy atmosphere. We visited their temporary location as they are rebuilding their old one. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they were happy to answer my questions about the menu. Tres Leches cake was just the perfect way to end the meal."