TasteBudz Natural Selections

First off, let me clarify that I WANT THIS RESTAURANT TO SUCCEED, which is why I’m posting this review, i.e., so that the staff can make changes they think are appropriate. Having been a vegan for 5 or 6 years, and another year as a raw food vegan, I support vegan restaurants, but…the pinto beans here were so spicy — think of pain in one’s mouth — that we could not eat them. The stir-fried kale as so salty that we would not eat it. (The mashed potatoes and gravy was delicious.)

Unbelievable vegan food. I will never forget these turmeric mashed potatoes and I will be trying to replicate this for as long as it takes. All food cooked absolutely perfect. Hidden gem 💎👏👏👏

The place doesn’t have a very good dining place, though the food is decent. All the food is made to order, and the meat imitation is chewy and zesty. But the seasoning is more on the salty and greasy side. I was going to give it a 4 for the overall experience, though I’m inspired by its green. They don’t promote plastic utensils or bags, and the to-go box is biodegradable. If most restaurants follow their green, then we would live in a healthier world.

Low key vegan spot in the heart of Ukiah. Unquestionably the best vegan nachos I’ve ever tasted. House made cashew cheese is super umami. Every chip is dressed with flavor. Hot bar is great for those who want variety. Great daily juice choices. Service is excellent. Vibes are chill.

Three of us dined in at the Willits location. Several tables were not clean even though they were not busy. Ordering was confusing. My friend wanted a grilled cheese sandwich, but they were out of cheese. She just had the fries which were extremely greasy. Our salads were ok. When I stood at the counter to pay, I was standing in something sticky on the floor. We really like supporting local business, but this is a definite NO!

This was a great surprise on our road trip. The team here was really nice and very helpful with our selection process as many good options had us a bit grid locked. I would recommend this to anyone, but especially any vegan or vegetarian that finds themselves in the area.

Beautiful vegan food, tasty and hot. Loved the tofu, which is tough to do well. Peaceful environment with good energy. We split a plate of yam mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy with bbq tofu and two egg rolls-only $15 total! Thank you for the experience.

I've just had a fantastic first experience at Taste Buds. I've had to begin a fairly restrictive diet recently, and had been wanting to find a place that I could eat out and still stay in line with the new diet. Both the owner and chef of Taste Buds were very helpful in explaining their selections on their menu. They offer quite a few dishes that can be ordered, or you can choose from the many great items from their hot bar (which change daily). There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and parking along the street in front of the building, as well as in the back behind the building.