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| - Disclaimer: I can't be objective with this place since I harbor deep resentment for the loss of Coffee Plantation (the former tenant in this space). So if you want an objective review, skip to another yelper. As a Biltmore resident, the last thing I needed walking distance to my house was a new restaurant. The Biltmore and Esplanade already had plenty of restaurants. Coffee Plantation was a community hangout and the neighborhood just does not feel the same without it. The blue grass jams on Sunday are no more, the college kids studying are gone, and no longer do I see my neighbors grabbing coffee in the morning. Paradise Bakery is no substitute.
As for True Food itself, the food is inconsistent so order with care. The tuna appetizer has been pushed on me more than once and I have always been very disappointed in the quality of the fish. Call it what you like, it's just plain tuna sashimi floating in some kind of sauce. Some items I do like are the Teriyaki Tofu and the Curry Chicken (substituting with Tofu), but I question their logic. With the Curry you get noodles and with the Teriyaki, you get rice. It seems like it should be the other way around for me, or at least give the option of rice with the curry.
I do like their juices but could do without the waiters giving you the canned speeches. Try asking what Olivello juice is and you will get a scripted response about sea buckthorn berries. Say what? Olivello is a trademarked name apparently. The sea buckthorn berry exists, but still you can't help but feel like a sucker for ordering something with so many names. Have you ever seen a seabuckthorn berry? Me neither. Another yelper had to point me to a website describing the plant (thanks Chad H.). Surprise surprise, it also doesn't taste all that great. My advice, add the $3.00 shot of vodka and let your questions fade away to the back of your mind.
And while I do agree with many of the health ideas behind the menu in general, they could make it a little more subtle. When people put forth their views so strongly you can't help but question their sincerity. The food should not need trademarked names, a celebrity endorsement, or other affirmations of healthiness if it really does the good things they say. The results should speak for themselves.
Overall though, I keep going back to this place and have not had any bad experiences. Mostly it's just a great location, good atmosphere, and decent food that you can feel good about consuming. It's also great for groups.
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