Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Last Drop Tavern, The Barrel Room and The Occidental Cigar Club, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
San Francisco's historic Chinatown offers a vibrant selection of affordable plant-based dining options that span a surprising range of global cuisines. This collection invites you to explore everything from hearty American fare at The Mortimer and Last Drop Tavern to refined Italian classics at Original Joe's and Molinari Delicatessen. You can enjoy diverse flavors ranging from French-inspired bites at Le Sandwich and Korean specialties at Sool Bar and Lounge to traditional Chinese treats from Mee Mee Bakery. Whether you are grabbing a casual drink at Local Edition or a quick meal at Atlas Tap Room, these spots prove that meat-free dining in the heart of the city is both accessible and incredibly varied.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Chinatown | Affordable & Plant Based
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: 47 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: 34 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: 19 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Molinari Delicatessen · rated 4/5: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Le Sandwich · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Golden Gate Tap Room · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mixt · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Press Club · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: 52 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kona's Street Market · rated 3/5: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 620 Jones · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Sam's Tavern · rated 3/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Asha Tea House: 36 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Akiko's Sushi Bar: 33 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Oren's Hummus: 30 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Bix: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Lapisara: 23 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- House of Nanking: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Caffe Trieste: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- 707 Sutter: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Belle Cora: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Cotogna: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
