Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Pahal Zan Kosher Falafel, 5 Burro Cafe and Lillian, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 affordable dining experiences
Discover affordable restaurants in Forest Hills with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
Forest Hills's Affordable Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant world of affordable plant-based dining in Forest Hills, where a global array of flavors awaits every palate. This curated collection spans everything from the Middle Eastern staples of Pahal Zan Kosher Falafel and Mexican favorites at 5 Burro Cafe to the refined French plates at Lillian and fresh Japanese creations at Bamboo Ya and Fuji. Whether you are craving hearty American bowls from Sweetgreen and Dirty Pierres Bistro or seeking the bold spices of Nine Thai, Asian Fortune, and Feng’s Garden, these local favorites offer satisfying meat-free meals that are as budget-friendly as they are delicious.
12 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in Forest Hills | Affordable & Plant Based
- Pahal Zan Kosher Falafel · rated 4.5/5: 37 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- 5 Burro Cafe · rated 4.4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Lillian · rated 4.4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Asian Fortune · rated 4.2/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Fuji · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Feng’s Garden · rated 3.9/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Sweetgreen · rated 3/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nine Thai · rated 2.4/5: 26 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Dirty Pierres Bistro · rated 4.5/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- MoCA Asian Bistro · rated 4.4/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bamboo Ya · rated 4.3/5: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- (aged.) · rated 3.9/5: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Steakhouse.
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.
