Starting off, we have the Chase and Boulevard Bowl from Heirloom Cafe. The Chase & Boulevard Bowl is a vegan option with optional protein add-ins such as tofu, chicken or a fried egg. The dish contains grains, beans, veggies and greens paired with a sweet mustard vinaigrette. The menu item costs $12 plus an extra for the optional add-ins. The sweet vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy taste to the fresh veggies. This vegan lunch menu option is rather small, so ask for tofu if you need to fill extra space in your stomach.
Utage Sushi Bar is located in downtown Athens, Georgia, and offers a wide selection of sushi. The Unagi Super Crunch Roll features roller coaster batter and shrimp tempura. Outside of the roll is eel, spicy tuna, eel sauce, temp flakes and scallions. The roll is a combination of sweet and spicy with the right amount of crunch. This roll is a specialty sushi roll offered for $14.50.
Bubble Cafe in downtown Athens offers a selection of Asian cuisine, including snacks, entrees, teas and more. The Thai Milk Green Tea with tapioca pearls is a refreshing milk tea option. The tea has a slightly bitter taste with earthy and floral undertones. If choosing the regular amount of sweetener, expect a rather sweet drink — I recommend asking for a little less sweetener so it doesn’t overpower the other flavors. The tapioca pearls are soft, chewy and slightly sweet with little to no flavor, which pairs well with an already flavorful tea. The Thai Milk Green Tea costs $4.75 for a large size and $4 for a regular size. The first topping is free, with the exception of crystal boba, which costs $0.25. Non-dairy milk is available for an additional $0.60. Bubble Cafe is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Bubble Cafe is closed Sunday.