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Heart and Soy / Roots Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Heart and Soy / Roots, a delightful vegetarian haven nestled in the heart of Louisville at 1216 Bardstown Rd. This charming restaurant focuses on bringing fresh, quality ingredients to the table, showcasing a diverse all-day menu that highlights the best plant-based offerings.

At Heart and Soy, each dish is crafted with care. The Heart & Soy Gyro with its wasabi tzatziki sauce is a must-try, featuring perfectly grilled tofu enveloped in warm pita, accompanied by crisp veggies. Meanwhile, the Special Lemongrass Tofu brings a spicy twist that will invigorate your taste buds.

  • Yellow Curry Soup: A fragrant delight with creamy coconut, packed with veggies and tofu.
  • Miso Mushroom Soup: A savory vegan broth that’s hearty and comforting.

Not to be overlooked, the loose leaf tea selection is a beautiful accompaniment to your meal. Choose from Orange Rooibos or Lemon Mango for a refreshing sip.

Customers rave about the friendly atmosphere and the welcoming staff, making it not just a meal but a delightful experience. From all accounts, dining here is an opportunity to indulge in flavorful, nutritious dishes that leave you wanting more. Heart and Soy / Roots is a celebration of vibrant vegetarian cuisine that has garnered a passionate following—certainly worth every penny!

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All Day - Sides

Extra Side Of Sauce

Choice of sauces including soy, Vietnamese (gf), sweet and sour (gf), tamarind, peanut, various spicy options, hoisin, sriracha (gf), chili oil (gf), and unique blends like wasabi aioli, citrus vinaigrette (gf), miso dressing (gf), wasabi tzatziki, ginger tamarind dressing.

US$0.75

Small Side Of Pickled Vegetables

US$5.50

Large Side Of Pickled Vegetables

US$8.00

"Old Angry Liberal" Hot Sauce - 12oz Bottle

US$16.00

Side Of White Rice

Steamed White Rice, Perfectly Fluffy and Light

US$3.13

Side Of Brown Rice

US$3.13

All Day - Heart and Soy Menu

Miso Mushroom Soup

Vegetable broth, miso, tofu, carrot, pea, nori, scallion. Vegan, gluten free

US$8.13

Yellow Curry Soup

Yellow coconut curry, tofu, carrot, potato, sweet potato, onion

US$8.75

Pho - Traditional Flat Noodle Soup

Flat rice noddle, vegetable broth, tofu, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, cilantro

US$13.13

Hue - Spicy Noodle Soup

Vermicelli rice noodle, spicy vegetable broth, tofu, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, cilantro

US$13.13

Special Ramen Soup

Wheat noodle, spicy vegetable broth, tofu, vegetarian ham, soft-boiled egg, onion, pickled cabbagecarrot, nori **NOT VEGAN** Noodles contain egg, broth contains butter

US$16.88

Steamed Bun With Spicy Sauce

Floursoy milk bun, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, mushroom, tofu, spicy sauce **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$7.50

Fresh Spring Rolls (2) With Peanut Sauce

Rice paper, tofu, lettuce, cabbage, carrot, celery, rice noodle, mint

US$8.75

Egg Rolls (2) With Sweet & Sour Sauce. Vegan

Wheat wrapper, tofu, clear noodle, celery, onion, mushroom, cabbage, carrot. Vegan **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$7.50

Fried Tofu Squares

Fried tofu, lemongrass, basil, tamarind sauce

US$8.13

Jicama Rolls (2)

Rice paper, tofu, lettuce, cabbage, carrot, celery, jicama root, hoisin sauce, sriracha, peanut, mint

US$10.00

Sweet Rice Balls (2)

Sweet rice, tofu, cabbage, onion, carrot, pea, mushroom **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$10.00

Garden Salad

Lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, green apple, red onion, red cabbage, cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, peanut, sesame seed, rice noddle, ginger tamarind dressing

US$6.88

Vietnamese Sandwich

Tofu, mayo, mushroom pate, lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, onion, cucumber, jalapeno, basil, cilantro **PATE CONTAINS NUTS**

US$10.00

BBQ Tofu Sandwich

BBQ tofu, mayo, mushroom pate, lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, onion, cucumber, jalapeno, basil, cilantro **PATE CONTAINS NUTS**

US$11.25

Veggie Ham Sandwich

Vegetarian ham, mayo, mushroom pate, lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, onion, cucumber, jalapeno, basil, cilantro **PATE CONTAINS NUTS** **NOT VEGAN** Vegetarian ham contains eggs

US$11.25

Heart & Soy Gyro With Wasabi Tzatziki Sauce

Pita bread, tofu, onion, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, wasabi tzatziki sauce

US$11.88

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad W/ Tofu

Vermicelli rice noodle, tofu, lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, bean sprout, cucumber, Vietnamese sauce

US$13.75

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad W/ Egg Roll

Vermicelli rice noodle, egg roll, lettuce, picked daikoncarrot, bean sprout, cucumber, Vietnamese sauce

US$13.75

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad W/ Tofu & Egg Roll

Vermicelli rice noodle, egg roll, tofu, lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, bean sprout, cucumber, Vietnamese sauce

US$17.50

Pad Thai

Wide rice noodle, tofu, cabbage, onion, carrot, celery, broccoli, peanut

US$15.63

Cantonese Egg Noodle Lo Mein

Egg noodles, tofu, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion **NOT VEGAN** Noodles contain egg

US$15.63

Singapore Noodles

Curry vermicelli rice noodle, tofu, onion, cabbage, carrot, celery, bean sprout

US$15.63

Korean Cellophane Noodles

Cellophane noodles, tofu, cabbage, onion, carrot, celery, sesame seed

US$15.63

Quang's Traditional Yellow Noodles

Wide rice noodles, turmeric tofu, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, pickled daikoncarrot, peanut, rice cracker, Vietnamese sauce

US$15.63

Vegetable Fried Rice

Rice, tofu, mushroom, carrot, pea, bean sprout, cabbage, broccoli, onion

US$13.75

Curry Fried Rice

Curry, rice, tofu, mushroom, carrot, pea, bean sprout, cabbage, broccoli, onion

US$13.75

Korean Rice Bowl With Fried Egg

Rice, cabbage, carrot, celery, tofu, onion, BBQ tofu, spicy sauce, fried egg

US$15.63

BBQ Tofu & Rice

Rice, BBQ tofu, pickled daikoncarrot, onion, tomato, cucumber, spicy sauce

US$15.63

Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms

Lightly breaded shiitake mushroom, red pepper, carrot, zucchini, celery, red onion

US$18.13

Orange Tofu

Lightly breaded tofu, red pepper, onion, zucchini, snow pea, orange sauce

US$18.13

Fresh Green Beans & Tofu

Green bean, tofu, onion, black bean

US$18.13

Special Lemongrass Tofu

Spicy fried tofu, lemongrass, onion, tomato, cucumber

US$18.13

Mama's Noodle Bowl

Egg white noodles, sauteed tofu, BBQ tofu and our delicious, special soy sauce, sipping broth on the side **NOT VEGAN** Noodles contain egg

US$16.88

Stir-Fried Vegetables & Tofu

Tofu, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, snow peas, celery, mushroom, onion, baby bokchoy, napa cabbage

US$16.75

All Day - Roots Menu

Pho - Flat Noddle Soup Small

Flat rice noodle, vegetable broth, tofu, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, portobello mushroom, cilantro

US$9.38

Pho - Flat Noodle Soup Large

Flat rice noodle, vegetable broth, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, portobello mushroom, cilantro

US$13.75

Hue - Spicy Noodle Soup Small

Vermicelli rice noodle, spicy vegetable broth, tofu, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, portobello mushroom, cilantro

US$9.38

Hue - Spicy Noodle Soup Large

Vermicelli rice noodle, spicy vegetable broth, tofu, cabbage, carrot, onion, lettuce, bean sprout, scallion, portobello mushroom, cilantro

US$13.75

Fresh Udon Noodle Soup Small

Fresh udon, tofu, spicy chili broth, fried shallot, portobello mushroom, scallion, cilantro

US$9.38

Fresh Udon Noodle Soup Large

Fresh udon, tofu, spicy chili broth, fried shallot, portobello mushroom, scallion, cilantro

US$13.75

Wonton Soup Small

Fresh egg noodle, wonton, tofu, portobello mushroom, scallion, cilantro

US$9.38

Wonton Soup Large

Fresh egg noodle, wonton, tofu, portobello mushroom, scallion, cilantro

US$13.75

Butternut Squash Soup Small

Butternut squash, fried tofu crouton, greek yogurt, butter, green onion **NOT VEGAN** Soup contains butter and cream

US$8.75

Butternut Squash Soup Large

Butternut squash, fried tofu crouton, greek yogurt, butter, green onion **NOT VEGAN** Soup contains butter and cream

US$11.25

Green Curry Soup Small

Tofu, carrot, sweet potato, edamame, zucchini, corn, coconut milk

US$8.75

Green Curry Soup Large

Tofu, carrot, sweet potato, potato, edamame, zucchini, corn, coconut milk

US$11.25

Braised Beets

Beets, potato, yellow curry, coconut milk, spinach, shallots

US$8.75

Thai Salad

Lettuce, picked daikoncarrot, edamame, red onion, red cabbage, cucumber, mandarin orange, avocado, green apple, red bell pepper, roasted peanut, sesame seed, crispy noodle, ginger dressing

US$13.75

Green Papaya Salad

Green papaya, tofu, apple, shallot, peanut, basil, sweet chili vinaigrette

US$10.63

Glass Noodle Salad

Turmeric tofu, glass noodle, pickled daikoncarrot, thai basil, lettuce, cucumber, peanut, crispy rice noodle

US$10.63

Jicama Salad

Jicama, bell pepper, red onion, mandarin orange, cilantro, vinaigrette

US$10.00

Red Grapefruit Salad

Red grapefruit, spring mix, avocado, herb vinaigrette

US$10.00

Summer Rolls

Rice paper, tofu, cabbage, carrot, celery, onion, mint, fried wonton wrapper cigar, tamarind sauce

US$11.25

Pan Fried Pot Stickers

Wheat wrapper, tofu, carrot, celery, mushroom, onion, spicy sesame sauce

US$8.13

Steamed Edamame

Steamed fresh soybean in their pod, sea salt

US$6.88

Crispy Avocado And Tomato Rolls

Wheat wrapper, avocado, tomato, pickled vegetable, tamarind sauce **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$8.75

Sauteed Baby Spinach

Spinach, garlic

US$7.50

Forbidden Rice Risotto

Glutinous black rice, baby spinach, black cherries, candied walnuts, goat cheese

US$15.00

Crispy Pita Chips

Pita chip, chickpeawhite bean puree, rosemary, toasted almond, white truffle oil

US$10.00

Crispy Rolls

Fried egg rolls, green leaf lettuce, pickled daikoncarrot, mint, Vietnamese sauce

US$8.75

Cucumber Rolls

Cucumber, tofu, pickled daikoncarrot, basil, tamarind sauce

US$12.50

Tempura Fried Seasonal Vegetables

Green bean, sweet potato, broccoli, zucchini, mushroom, wasabi aioli

US$12.50

White Beans And Cabbage

White bean, cabbage, spinach, shallot, asiago cheese

US$10.00

Wild Mushroom And Sun Dried Tomato Pate

Mushroom, tomato, almond, walnut, breadcrumb, chickpea, white bean, onion, sweet potato, potato, carrot, toast slices, pickled vegetable

US$12.50

Steamed Rice Rolls

Steamed rice sheet, tofu, mushroom, carrot, lettuce, bean sprout, pickled daikoncarrot, cucumber, thai basil, fried shallots, Vietnamese sauce **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$13.75

Tofu Claypot

Tofu, mushroom, onion, cilantro

US$18.13

Root Vegetables

Potato, carrot, sweet potato, lemon, rosemary, olive oil

US$8.75

Roots Fajita

Tofu, carrot, zucchini, sweet potato, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, scallion, tomato, lettuce, jalapeno, corn tortilla, sour cream. Served sizzling on a hot plate.

US$18.13

Sizzling Sticky Rice Plate

Sticky rice patties, five spice tofu, zucchini, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, carrot, scallion, cilantro. Served sizzling on a hot plate.

US$18.13

Pan Seared Ravioli

Wheat wrapper, blue cheese, boursin cheese, baby spinach, mushroom

US$15.00

Pan Fried Rice Noodles

Pan fried noodle, tofu, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, snow pea, celery, mushroom, baby bokchoy, napa cabbage

US$18.75

Japanese Eggplant

Eggplant, tofu, onion, coconut milk curry, basil

US$16.25

Steamed Banana Leaf

Rice, tofu, pea, carrot, lotus seed, fried shallots **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$13.75

Vietnamese Crepe

Rice flour batter, tofu, mushroom, onion, bean sprout

US$12.50

Crispy Potato Nest

Fried potato strings, tofu, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, snow pea, celery, mushroom, baby bokchoy, napa cabbage

US$18.75

Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce, crispy noodle, tofu, carrot, water chestnut, mushroom, Vietnamese sauce **NO INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS OR CHANGES**

US$11.25

All Day - Loose Leaf Tea (Dry Leaves Only)

Chamomile (Herbal) (1 Oz)

1 oz of dry chamomile only (does not contain tea leaves)

US$13.00

Lavender (Herbal) (1 Oz)

1 oz of dry lavender only (does not contain tea leaves)

US$13.00

Lemon Mango (Herbal) (2 Oz)

2 oz of lemon mango herbal mix (does not contain tea leaves)

US$13.00

Apricot Dream (Herbal) (2 Oz)

2 oz of lemon mango herbal mix (does not contain tea leaves)

US$13.00

Vanilla Rooibos (2 Oz)

2 oz of vanilla rooibos tea leaves

US$13.00

Sweet Almond Rooibos (2 Oz)

2 oz of sweet almond rooibos tea leaves

US$13.00

Peach Rooibos (2 Oz)

2 oz of peach rooibos tea leaves

US$13.00

Orange Rooibos (2 Oz)

2 oz of orange rooibos tea leaves

US$13.00

Jasmine Green (2 Oz)

2 oz of jasmine green tea leaves

US$16.00

Jasmine Oolong (2 Oz)

2 oz of jasmine oolong tea leaves

US$16.00

All Day - Vegan Dessert

Carrot Cake

Classic moist cake made with fresh carrots, rich cream cheese frosting, and a hint of spice.

US$7.20

Gingersnap Cream Cookie

US$4.70

Black Forest Cupcake

US$6.25

Double Strawberry Cupcake

US$6.25

Cheesecake

Smooth and rich, our Creamy Cheesecake is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

US$6.60

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter filling in a vegan pie.

US$6.25

Lemon Bar - Gluten Free

US$6.25

Chai Snickerdoodle Cookie

US$3.75

Sesame Apricot Cookie

US$3.75

Wunderbar

US$4.70

Mango Pudding

US$4.70

Pistachios Faux Fudge

Chocolate, Vegan Butter, Peanut Butter, Coconut, Condensed Milk, Honey Roasted Pistachios

US$6.50

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