Taco Tuesdays? Dim sum Sunday? Tandori anytime? Curry? suchi? Yup, Vermont’s got it all, and boy is it good! While we love our traditional comfort foods, sometimes in the mood for a little zing, and these are some of the best places to go for ethnic food in VT that will have you putting away your passport because really, you can have it all in the Green Mountain State.
1. Thai Basil - 4940 Main Street, Manchester Center
Start with some dumplings and potstickers and maybe follow it up with mango curry, but no matter what you get be sure to pair it with a martini. This is also a martini bar so you can be sure theta they are dang good.
2. East Restaurant - Home Depot Plaza, 283 Us Rt 4 E., Rutland
A $6 meal in a full service restaurant? Yes, and it's delicious, too! So much to choose from, and no matter if you choose sushi or noodles, you will love your meal here.
3. Derby Line Village Inn - 440 Main Street, Derby
Whether you pull up on a snowmobile in lederhosen or a pickup and fleece, you'll flip over this German fare. Austrian chef Fritz Halbedl has brought 35 years of experience to this elegant mansion, and the menu reflects the hearty flavors of central Europe featuring goulash soup, sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, and house-smoked wursts.
4. El Cortijo Taqueria Y Cantina - 189 Bank Street, Burlington
With an emphasis on farm to table dining, you can taste the freshness in every delicious taco here. The specials are always creative and don't miss the nachos or the queso fundido and pickled jalapeños. Sweet, but spicy!
5. La Puerta Negra - 44 Main Street, Montpelier
Food is delicious, interesting, different, and well presented. The tacos are loaded with great tasting beef or chicken, and dinner choices include calamari steak and fish. This is a very cool and classy place tucked away to make an awesome find for Montpelier.
6. Cilantro Taco - 5036 Main Street, Manchester Center
This is a small restaurant with a big focus on the locals. Always the freshest ingredients and put together as you like them into tacos, burritos, salads and more. Stand up ordering makes for fast service.
7. Casa Aguilera Trading Company - 94 Eastern Ave., Saint Johnsbury
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Enjoy the complimentary hot chips and flavorful salsa. Sprinkle a little salt and lime juice on the chips and they are divine. The atmosphere is intimate in a small house decorated with colorful Mexican art and tapestries.
8. Three Stones - 105 Canal Street, Brattleboro
Yucatecan food in Vermont? Yup! If you're looking to try something superb and spicy, this is a place you shouldn't miss.
9. Miso Hungry - 1045 VT Route 242, Jay
With a name like Miso Hungry, it's enticing enough to check it out. But this food truck with a few stools for outside seating serves up some incredible dishes. You'll get authentic, healthy, and hearty Japanese style Ramen noodles located near Jay Peak Resort.
10. Aztlan Foods - 40 Foundry Street, Waterbury
What a find! And 'find' is exactly right... This place is a little hard to locate, but it's
definitely worth the hunt . Trust us, it's worth it. Made to order burritos and bowls and serious spice for anyone who wants to bring it on. They have frozen burritos to go, too. Call ahead, they have limited hours, often closing at 3pm.
11. Nepali Kitchen - 10 Railroad Avenue, Essex Junction
Every curry here is beyond delicious. Their saag curries are very mild and soul-warming, the vegetable curry is light and tasty, but what might be the stand out dish is the chicken mushroom curry. It comes medium but it's great extra spicy.
12. Istanbul Kebab House - 175 Church Street, Burlington
Start with the Turkish Meze Platter to start, especially if you are sharing or want to try a little of everything. This Turkish and Mediterranean place is delicious!
13. Pho Hong - 325 N Winooski Ave., Burlington
The dishes are delightful, despite not being over the top fancy. However, the food is delicious and the value is unlike any other in Burlington. BYOB which is great so save a few bucks, especially if you're going for a celebration!
In addition to these places where we travel the world without living our little slice of heaven, we love our comfort food here in Vermont , especially the best Mac & Cheese you’ll find anywhere.
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