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Las Vegas Veg Dining

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

There are many restaurants and buffets on the Las Vegas strip but only a few have good options for vegetarians. I have compiled a list of where I usually go when I am in Las Vegas.

Border Grill (Mandalay Bay) – Good veg options include Empanadas, Mushroom Quesadillas, Chile Relleno, and Mushroon Mullitas.

Spice Market Buffet (Planet Hollywood) – This is the best buffet in Vegas and has many veg options. The middle eastern, italian, chinese, and extensive salad bar has many tasty veg choices to keep you happy.

Mesa Grill (Cesar’s Palace)- The menu does have two veg options: a quesadilla and a corn crusted Chile Relleno.

PF Chang’s (Planet Hollywood)-There are many veg options at this familiar chain restaurant.

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Los Angeles Area Veg Dining

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

There are many excellent vegetarian restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles Area, in which I live. Some suggestions for you to try if you are going to be in town:

Anarbagh Indian Restaurant (Encino and Tarzana)- My fav north indian food in the valley with many vegetarain options. Try the eggplant bartha, shahi paneer, and okra bhaji, and tell me this is not the best food you have ever had.

Sat Down Jamaican Grill (North Hollywood) – Excellent jamaican restaurant with several vegetarian options. The jerk tofu and curried veggie beef are both excellent. Make sure to try the veggie patty for an appetizer. Try the sour sop juice if they have it available.

Annapurna (Culver City)- Purely Vegetarian South Indian cusine. I highly reccomend the Pav Bhaji and Channa Batura.

La Casita Mexicana (Bell) – Authentic and Healthy Mexican Food with veg and vegan options. The vegan Chille Relleno is  a MUST HAVE and is stuffed with mushrooms and nopales, served with a red sauce. For appetizer the queso azteca is unbelievable. The true beauty of this place is their incredible fresh ingrediants with unique moles and sauces I have had no where else.  Try the Cafe de Olla for an after dinner drink with the Fried Rice Pudding with Pecan Sauce. The ambience and decor is beautiful too.

Addi’s Tandoor (Redondo Beach) – Tied with Anarbagh for the best Indian restaurant in LA with many veg options. This place is top notch and great for a date night! Definately try the Aloo Vindaloo, incredible and unique flavor. But order a few veg dishes and eat family style.

La Sol Y Luna (Tarzana) – Excellent mexican in the valley with several veg options. I usually get the chile relleno plate with black beans.

Las Fuentes (Reseda) – A casual order at the front restaurant that is tied for best mexican in the valley with several veg options. I usually get the quesadilla de rajas, chile relleno plate, or tacos de rajas. The salsa selection here is amazing, but order the small chips or you won’t be able to eat your main meal which is typically enormous. They have take away boxes too (you will need them).

Pita Kitchen (Sherman Oaks) – Best middle eastern cafe in the valley. Their falafel is really incredible (get the wrap) and they have a veggie combo plate that is a great deal. Also try their arabic coffee or mint tea.

Streets of India Cafe (Encino) – Best indian vegetarian lunch buffet in the valley. There has to be about 10 items for $8. They do have a few meat dishes off to the side, I guess they had to sell out to cater to the local lunch crowd of office workers. Their dinner a la carte menu is still purely veg last time I was there.

Mercato (Los Angeles) – Best Ethiopian restaurant on Fairfax. Try the veggie combo plate and / or Shiro.

Bhulan Thai Vegetarian Kitchen (Silverlake) – Vegetarian Thai restaurant that has everything you could have ever dreamed of, you can’t go wrong here with anything on their menu. I like their curries.

Takzin Thai (Woodland Hills) – Best Thai in the valley with several veg options. I like their green curry best.

Garden Wok (Reseda) – Vegetarian chinese restaurant on Reseda Blvd with an extensive menu. Tyr their “chicken wings” for an appetizer, they are good. Everything here is delicous.

Bamboo (Sherman Oaks) – Very nice chinese restaurant on Ventura blvd with several vegetarian options. I like their tofu dishes best. Also try their lychee martini, so good…

Blue Dog (Sherman Oaks) – Incredible high-end beer selection (import and local) with the best veggie burger I have ever had. I usually get the fire starter with garlic fries, you have to ask for the veggie patty. They also have vegan chili, salads, and a vegan sandwich. The belgian beers are always the best.

Madeline’s Bistro (Tarzana)- Veg and Vegan upscale bistro with beautifully prepared but pricey food.

Border Grill (Santa Monica)-Good vegetarian options at this modern Mexican restaurant with an emphasis on plant based ingrediants and sustainable sources. I reccomend the Chile Relleno and Mushroom Mullitas mains. The empanadas are good too. There is another Border Grill in downtown LA, same owners, with a similar menu. Great for a before or after theatre meal.

Elf Cafe (Los Angeles)- Veg/Vegan small restaurant/cafe. The food is middle eastern/mediterrean and excellent. It is very tiny and popular so reservations are a must.

Real Food Daily (Santa Monica) – Good veggie food but a little pricey for what it is. But the location and menu selection make it worth checking out if you are in Santa Monica.

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