Omar's Rawtopia is located in Sugarhouse @ 2148 South Highland Dr.
Photo: Jetta Marie
Gratitude: Omar and his amazing crew.
Dear Readers;
I think Omar knew when 4 little girls showed up to have dinner at a raw vegan diner that he had his work cut out for him, but he was sure up to the challenge.When we placed our orders we knew that trying to find a raw vegan dish four 4 young girls was going to be a challenge. So we picked out what we thought would work and about 5 mins later out came Omar. He was so excited to have the girls there, but he advised that what we had picked out may not work. He made the pizza (which was amazing by the way) and as he suspected, the girls found it a bit complicated.
So He began to make recommendations that were more simple. He asked the girls what kind of veggies they liked and based on what they told him, he brought out custom plates for the girls that were simple and tasty, like the hummus with some cabbage wraps and a vegan cream cheese dip. Omar did not give up on finding a raw vegan option for my sister-in-laws girls, and in the end 2 out of the 4 young children that sat on that patio on Friday the 26th found a raw vegan dish that they actually LIKED. And in his efforts to find options for the kids, he did not even charge us for all the little tasting plates he created for the girls. He was just so happy we found something for them to enjoy.
Way to go Omar; we cannot thank you enough. We had a blast and we will be recommending you to EVERYONE we know. My husband and I eat at Omar's Rawtopia any chance we can get. The food has always been incredible, and even though I am by no means a vegan, much less a raw vegan, This is my favorite restaurant food. It is like art on a plate and you cannot find food like this anywhere else. I always feel so energized and awesome the next day from all the nutrients and I cannot look at a fast food place for about a week afterwards.
Not only is the food amazing, but the people here are the most passionate chefs I have ever met. How many chefs are there around here that grow a good amount of their own food and then prepare it literally just picked when you order? How many places have you been lately where LOVE is actually listed in the ingredients? You owe it to yourself to try this place because it is a place unlike any other. The only thing I would ever change about this place is the location. Omar deserves a 5 start location but no matter where he is, I will be there enjoying my favorite bean burger on sweet cabbage leaf "buns".
Thank you Omar, for your passion, your kindness and for that extra ingredient in everything you do. Love. Chaz and I will be back soon with our excited empty tummys.
Artfully Yours,
Jetta Marie
