2025 Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles Area

Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles

There's practically no city better suited for vegan eating than Los Angeles. From the Santa Monica coast to the heart of the Valley, plant-based menus are cropping up everywhere and there's no signs of slowing.

To help you better understand plant-based menus, be sure to check our guide to vegan food terms.

But rather than giving you a rundown of places loaded with mock meat fake-outs, GAYOT's list of the Best Vegan Restaurants in Los Angeles features destinations that focus on real food and vegetables to create meals fit for full-fledged vegans, adventurous omnivores and curious carnivores alike. Here's our list presented in alphabetical order.

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Araya's Place
13/20
Friendly, family-owned strip mall eatery offering vegan versions of Thai dishes, including signatures such as avocado curry and drunken mushroom noodles. See More
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Crossroads Kitchen
14/20
L.A.'s temple to upscale vegan dining from Oprah's former private star-chef Tal Ronnen. See More
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Gracias Madre
13/20
Organic vegan Mexican fare in one of L.A.'s sceniest spots, from the team behind Café Gratitude. See More

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Kusaki
14/20
Plant-based omakase and sushi restaurant in West Los Angeles. See More

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Pura Vita
13/20
Vegan Italian restaurant in West Hollywood. See More
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Real Food Daily
12/20
Out of the ordinary vegan fare on Restaurant Row. See More
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Satdha
13/20
Clean, flavorful vegan Thai cuisine is what you get at this popular plant-based Santa Monica outpost. See More
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Shojin
13/20
A nondescript building on the very west side of Culver City is home to elegant, organic vegan cuisine with a Japanese influence. See More
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Stamp Proper Foods
13/20
Stamp Proper Foods caters to healthy living. See More
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SunCafe Organic
12/20
This Studio City café from chef Ron Russell and Rebecca Smith serves organic, raw and vegan dishes. See More
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