A Single Pebble

We ordered the Buddha's Sesame Beef and it was delicious. Prices were pretty high $30 so we shared the single order. Their website states that all orders come with a quart of white rice, however when we received our order it was only a pint of white rice and it was barely topped off. The flavor and texture of the Buddha's Sesame Beef was pretty good, I have made many seitan in my time and this was not the best nor the worst. This place had many options that we, as vegans, wanted to try. However, the extreme pricing really forced our hand to only try one dish.

Started with a Mai Tai and ate the chef tasting menu and was blown away. What a treat. Thank you to all the chefs in the back of the house!! amazing also, hats off to the bartender last night made my experience awesome even though I was by myself.

Oh man this place. We'd skipped a single pebble earlier as we'd heard they're only for large groups then my husband made secret plans for outside date night eating, so glad he did. The food was some of the BEST vegetarian Chinese dishes we've ever had. The Buddha's sesame beef seitan and dry fried green beans were amazing. But the scallion bread, WOW. Basically a big, fluffy, steamed bun with dipping sauces. Really can't recommend enough especially if you're looking for plant based options. Everybody was safe and friendly. The portions are very large though and they come out as they're cooked so in no particular order. Very happy. Coming back again and going to try the chef tasting menu.

Our dinner was nothing short of outstanding. I've eaten in Chinatown in Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco; this was the best Chinese food we've ever had... and it's not even close. We ordered the smoked pork belly special, Sichuan cucumber, Mock eel, Dry fry green beans, mixed Chinese greens, and Mapo tofu. The greens came out first- tender bok choy and mustard greens in a highly aromatic ginger and garlic broth. The dry fry green beans were absolutely perfect, tender crisp but blistered on the outside and well seasoned, topped with bits of crispy ground beef that added a wonderful savory note. The mock eel was a really interesting house creation, made by spiral cutting shitakes into wide strips. They were seasoned with what seemed to be a soy reduction and slightly crispy with a pleasant chew. The Sichuan cucumber they brought out next was a mildly seasoned, refreshing palate cleanser. The mapo tofu was sublime- so rich and with the powerful ma-la punch that I love without being overwhelming. Finally, the pork belly was very good with mixed vegetables and whole Chiles. I also have to point out that while the majority of Chinese restaurants in America skew towards overly sweet and overuse of corn starch as a thickener- I guess to appeal to American tastes- A Single Pebble did not. Being on a keto diet, I was a little apprehensive, but I was thrilled that everything we ordered seemed to be within keto limits skipping the rice of course. Only the mock eel had a mild sweetness to it, and the sauces seemed to get their slight thickness naturally from the main ingredients, and all the dishes really showcased the flavors of the ingredients. Dietary restrictions: The majority of Chinese restaurants in America skew towards overly sweet and overuse of corn starch as a thickener- I guess to appeal to American tastes- A Single Pebble did not. Being on a keto diet, I was a little apprehensive, but I was thrilled that everything we ordered seemed to be within keto limits skipping the rice of course. Only the mock eel had a mild sweetness to it, and the sauces seemed to get their slight thickness naturally from the main ingredients, and all the dishes really showcased the flavors of the ingredients.

Single Pebble is a TRIUMPH. I'm a first gen Asian American who grew up with a lot of home cooking from my immigrant parents. I was also spoiled with so much amazing Asian food living in Queens, NY. Missing the authentic tastes of home and the restaurants of Flushing, I've had to resort to learning how to cook ethnic dishes after moving to Vermont. I absolutely love Vermont, don't get me wrong! But there objectively isn't a ton of authentic Asian food. The best way I can put Single Pebble's tasting menu is inspired and brilliant. It was AMAZING and made both myself and my partner love foods we normally avoid like asparagus and eggplant. They're able to get textures and flavors I didn't know were possible. For 9 courses PLUS dessert included, I feel like the value for the quality can't be beat!

I brought my husband here for his first time. We both are gluten free not just with an intolerance and were thrilled they offer great gluten free options! The mock eel was as delicious as I had remembered! We also ordered the broccoli and green bean app’s, both so delicious! We ordered the lemon shrimp entree. The shrimp were delicious but the flavor of the lemon was too intense and overpowered the dish for us both. Overall a great experience!!

It was good years ago, last time I went the menu was much smaller and the food was at best lackluster especially for the price. The place is generally uncomfortably packed as well, it feels like you're sitting at everyone else's table with yours at the same time, felt like I couldn't have a conversation with someone at the same table without the entire restaurant hearing.

So good you must go there if you visit Burlington! My absolute favorite restaurant there! Lemongrass martini, Buddhas beef!!! Plus fantastic sautéed vegetables, noodles, etc. etc…Food: 5/5

Amazing restaurant, I ordered the soup and fried rice, the soup is so big that you can shared it with 2 people, the waiters was very attentive, I love it.Dine in: Yes

Friendly service and a wide variety of dishes. We especially liked the sweet salty flavor of the vegetarian mock eel.