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Top 7 Veg-Centric Restaurants in L.A.2016

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Araya’s PlaceFriendly, Authentic Vegan Thai Cuisine

Top Dishes:

Fresh Rolls w/ ground peanut tamarind sauce, pickled garlic and chili

Tom Kha Soup: Spicy coconut milk tofu soup w/ galanga, lemongrass, lime leaf, mushroom, tomato

Avocado Curry: Seitan, soft & fried tofu, basil, green curry, bell pepper & coconut

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Real Food DailyOrganic Vegan Cuisine

Top Dishes:

Argentine BBQ: Citrus herb marinated grilled seitan, seasonal squash, spring greens,chimichurri, smoky red pepper horseradish cream

Jackfruit Street Tacos: Three soft corn tortillas, grilled jackfruit, roasted tomato salsa, avocado, pickled purple cabbage, cilantro, lime

Juice: Glow - Beet, cucumber, parsley, apple, lemon

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Gracias MadreA Plant Based Mexican Restaurant

Top Dishes:Coliflor Frito: flash-fried cauliflower, nacho cheese, lemon

Winter Empanadas: roasted root vegetables, kale, tomato habanero jam, cilantro tamarind chutney and cumin lentils

Uno Bowl: romaine, brown rice, black beans, tempeh chorizo, guacamole, pico de gallo, cashew crema

Flautas de Camote: two rolled tacos with sweet potatoes and caramelized onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, cashew nacho cheese, cilantro

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Gjelina (Breakfast/Brunch)Seasonal Veg-Centric American on 1 of America’s Trendiest Streets

Top Dishes:

Labneh toast: Toast, cow and goat labneh, apricot jam, sea salt

Morrocan Baked Eggs: Merguez, tomato sauce, harissa, cilantro

Composed Breakfast: Butternut squash, kale, flagolets, brussels sprouts, black rice w/ pomegranate, yogurt

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SeedA Vegan Macrobiotic Cafe

Top Dishes:

Saisai Donburi Macro Bowl: kabocha, kale, shiitake, sea vegetables, bean sprouts, daily bean, sauerkraut and balsamic-miso sauce (w/ tofu, tempeh, or seitan)

Southwest Burger: Bean & grain burger with lettuce, vegan soy cheese, guacamole and acho chile spread

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Plant Food & WineSleek & Minimalist Upscale Vegan Fare

Top Dishes:

Radish Toast: soft macadamia, herbs, lemon oil

Harissa Cauliflower Wrap: Quinoa, white bean puree, mixed greens

Chickpea Fritata: Market greens, shaved roots, green goddess

Fingerling Potatoes w/ Carrot Catsup

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Café Gratitude100% Organic Plant Based Gourmet Food

Top Dishes:

HEARTY Raw Hawaiian Pizza: fresh pineapple, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, avocado, cashew mozzarella, marinara, cashew ricotta, brazil nut parmesan, buckwheat onion sunflower crust

WHOLE Macrobiotic Bowl:braised butternut squash, adzuki beans, sea vegetables, seasonal sautéed greens, kimchi, black sesame seed gomasio, garlic-tahini sauce, teriyaki almonds, sunflower sprouts, sprouted probiotic brown rice or quinoa

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Overview

1 Araya’s Place arayasplace.com2 Real Food Daily realfood.com 3 Gracias Madre graciasmadreweho.com4 Gjelina gjelina.com5 Seed seedkitchen.com6 Plant Food & Wine matthewkenneycuisine.com7 Café Gratitude cafegratitude.com

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