Los Angeles has been a pioneer in plant-based dining in the United States for many years. Whether you’re trying “Meat-free Monday” or 100% vegan, there are many Los Angeles restaurants that cater to plant-based diets. While vegan food seems to be limited to fruits, vegetables, and tofu, many California restaurants have branched out to make everything from plant-based sushi rolls to street tacos. This new wave of innovation allows vegetarians and vegans to enjoy high-quality cuisine without sacrificing flavor, quality or ethics. Some restaurants make plant-based alternatives so seemingly delicious that even the most consistent predators can’t tell the difference.
By leveraging ingredients like pea protein, palm heart and jackfruit heart, the talented chef basically recreates items like scallops, burger pies and even pull pork without using a single animal-derived product. These works not only replicate the taste of fish and beef, but also the texture. From quality dining locations in Melrose, which serves artichoke oysters, to Culver City Sushi restaurants that use zero seafood, these are the best vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles.
