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| - One of the main benefits of Le Commensal is the variety - they have a large buffet layout of salads, soups, mains and desserts. All of the food there is vegetarian and i'd hazard a guess that out of all of it at least 3/4 of it is vegan - and well labeled to that effect.
However, while you can enjoy a little bit of a lot of things at Le Commensal, the price will add up. If you know you're on a budget try to pick only a couple of things to try. If you get a nice full plate with a drink, you're looking at somewhere in the vicinity of $20 at least.
Despite the cost, you're paying for delicious food - a mix of Asian/North American/European food is on offer and there's something to suit everyone's tastes. The food is not bland and not just slop like you may find in some other buffets. For the hot buffet, It's not quite as fresh as it could be (much of the food I assume is pre-prepared or from large batches that they would make their frozen meal products from). I've never had a problem with the salads or desserts however. The menu rarely changes here, so it's always pretty much a safe bet!
If you're not sure if you want something specific - and this does hit the button of "generic vegetarian food", in a good way - then Le Commensal is your thing. Great for a quick lunch, I find - especially if you can get a shady spot on their small patio.
I don't generally go here when i'm eating with my vegetarian or vegan friends, but more often with non-veg friends or colleagues - the fare on offer here has a broad appeal to people who might not be sure about vegetarian food, and there's enough on offer to try that it won't be difficult to get them to enjoy it.
They also have a takeaway option if you want to head off to sit in a park somewhere or dash back to your office with some food. Their frozen/prepackaged food line is also on sale there now too.
Le Commensal, you're pretty good. I think if you could nudge your prices down just a little you could get that fourth star out of me, for all you are worth!
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