Comments on: The Johnny Rockets Streamliner Vegan Burger

By: Lane

Lane — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:20:01 +0000

Hi Stephanie,
I guess the best way to get this changed is to write the corporate headquarters and let them know where these violations are occurring. It could also be the cook at the particular restaurant.
When we went, we told our server, no mayo, no cheese… when he put the order in the chef instructed him that the streamliner didn’t come with those ingredients (we knew that, but we figured why take chances). We could hear her telling him to learn the menu — so, this chef knew and understood their streamliner policy.
Jane and I feel a bit of an obligation to support vegan stuff when we find it in mainstream establishments. The more there’s a demand, the more products will be available….

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:04:45 +0000

I think that people definitely need to pay attention to what goes on at the individual Johnny Rockets restaurants they frequent. After three visits to the place, in two different cities, I swore it off. The second time, I sat there and watched as they used the same utensils to press fat out of the meat burgers and to flip my burger, put my burger and bun where bacon had just been sitting, and grilled the onions and bun right smack in the middle of Meat Land. (And now, having seen that, I imagine they probably did the same thing the first time too; I couldn’t see then.) The third time, in a different city, though the violations weren’t quite as bad, I still saw my food sitting in spots were meat had just been, with no cleaning in between. Ick.

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:36:38 +0000

We’ll definitely do a post on the topic. I’m not sure when, but I’d expect we’ll go in the next week or two. I really want to check it out.

As for the buffet, I tend to agree with you, unless you get there when they just open it. You still can’t modify, but at least the food is freshly cooked!

(not my fault if you’re still awake! ;-) )

By: chelsea

chelsea — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:10:10 +0000

yes, there’s yak on the menu–but there’s definately vegan fair…..I haven’t eaten meat in 12 years and this was just a year or so ago…I don’t completely recall, but I don’t remember there being any dairy involved in my meals (I wasn’t vegan yet)

can’t wait to see what you think!!! I wouldn’t do the buffet though—just because no matter how good a place, buffet’s are always sub-par, as they’re done in mass batches and then sit on a warmer. and you can’t exactly “customise” for your needs on a buffet.

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:04:47 +0000

Chelsea,
That would be Tibet-Nepal House. They’re still there, and now they offer a lunch buffet. We’re planning on giving it a try soon and posting about it. We’ve eating there during omni-life. I remember there being Yak on the menu, so I’m not sure if they have vegan fare or not. I prefer not having to make up a dish, but we’re always willing to try a new restaurant. You never know until you try, eh?

By: chelsea

chelsea — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:39:25 +0000

sounds like a plan. I can’t remember the name of the place I went to last time I was there but it was himalayan cuisine–and it ROCKED!!

damn it, now I’m hungry–and it’s 12:30 at night in minnesota and I’m in bed…..it’s your fault. :)

By: Lane

Lane — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:31:25 +0000

Hi Sue & Chelsea,

The burger isn’t the best I’ve ever had, but it’s also far from the worst. What makes it most appealing to us is that that you can go there and have a burger and fries, just like anyone else. The streamliner is vegan, so you don’t have to practically invent a meal with your server… It’s just easy.

So, Chelsea, if you’re going to be in Old Town, go to Akbar (if you like Indian cuisine). The servers understand “vegan” and they’ve got a few options. They’ll even make some of the “regular” meals vegan for you. Yum.

By: chelsea

chelsea — Mon, 26 May 2008 06:16:09 +0000

oh, I’m jealous–because I really like old town pasadena and it’s been a while since I’ve been there (I think I’m going to visit Cali again in a few weeks, so probably then–even though most of my time will be in the LBC) my sister (the uber nerd, lol) went to Caltech so I know the area well.

By: Sue H

Sue H — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:59:19 +0000

Thanks for the review, I had wondered if it was worth seeking out.