It is a place I did not even know about until around a month ago, but intrigued me enough to try it out.

And fortunately, my fiancée and I were glad we visited our latest food venture in Stem & Glory on September 10.

The vegan restaurant, located under a five-minute walk from Cambridge rail station, happily welcomed us as we were directed to our table within minutes.

As we arrived, so too did friends and families, in what could act as a commuter hotspot for those feeling hungry on their way home.

Wisbech Standard: Outdoor seating is also available at Stem & Glory.Outdoor seating is also available at Stem & Glory. (Image: Daniel Mason)

Stem & Glory’s mantra relates to a “gloriously plant based” cuisine, which before studying the menu, you could tell by the dark green decor inside the restaurant.

The menu is split into small and large plates, and despite it being limited, the quality of the dishes was pleasing.

For starters, I opted for the BBQ cauliflower wings with a creamy ranch dip at a price of £7.50.

Wisbech Standard: BBQ cauliflower wings provided a satisfying start to our experience at Stem & Glory.BBQ cauliflower wings provided a satisfying start to our experience at Stem & Glory. (Image: Daniel Mason)

I was tentative in ordering this plate but the crunchy taste and size of the course made it worthwhile.

My fiancée chose the Korean ‘fish’ taco, consisting of blue corn taco shells filled with crispy king oyster mushroom fish, lime and ginger kohlrabi at £7.50.

Wisbech Standard: My fiancée had a Korean 'fish' taco, one of the small plate options at Stem & Glory.My fiancée had a Korean 'fish' taco, one of the small plate options at Stem & Glory. (Image: Imogen Goult)

With drinks at hand, we both fancied the dirty burger for our main course, including fermented cucumber and sriracha mayo with roasted potato fries.

Having previously tried a non-meat burger, I was doubtful whether this dish would be a success.

But as sauce oozed, encapsulated by a rich smoky flavour, this felt more valuable than £15.

Wisbech Standard: My fiancée and I both chose the dirty burger dish as a main course, accompanied by roasted potato fries and fermented cucumber.My fiancée and I both chose the dirty burger dish as a main course, accompanied by roasted potato fries and fermented cucumber. (Image: Daniel Mason)

It was lucky that a glass of The Kernel Table Beer, priced at £5, and a cocktail my fiancée had acted as much-needed coolants after both courses.

Staff were friendly, checked if we were happy during the meal and were time-efficient in between orders.

Wisbech Standard: This cocktail was one of many to choose from at Stem & Glory.This cocktail was one of many to choose from at Stem & Glory. (Image: Daniel Mason)

Stem & Glory, which aims to shift attitudes on plant-based cuisine, may not look attractive.

But if you want to experiment a more eco-friendly venue and possibly a change to your diet, this is worth a visit.

Wisbech Standard: Stem & Glory is located a short distance away from Cambridge rail station.Stem & Glory is located a short distance away from Cambridge rail station. (Image: Daniel Mason)

RATING: **** out of 5

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