Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop, Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery and Yamazaki Bakery, 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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Discover the pinnacle of plant-forward dining in Downtown Los Angeles, where sophisticated American and Japanese flavors converge in the city's most stylish settings. This curated selection features elevated experiences ranging from the refined plates at Redbird LA and the artisanal craft of Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery to the serene Japanese influences found at Midori Matcha. Each destination offers a unique take on upscale meat-free fare, making DTLA the ultimate destination for a polished and memorable meal.
28 restaurants in Best Upscale Plant Based Restaurants in Downtown LA | Upscale & Plant Based
- Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop · rated 4/5: 27 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Cognoscenti Coffee Roastery · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Yamazaki Bakery · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Honeymee · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Oomasa: 22 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Vitacane: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Orochon Ramen: 20 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Wild Living Foods: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Cole's P.E. Buffet: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Prime Pizza: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Daikokuya: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- BROKEN MOUTH: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Hachioji Craft Ramen: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Guisados: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Rakkan Ramen: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Sunright Tea Studio: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Yuko Kitchen: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Terroni: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Shabu-Shabu House: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Gong Cha: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Spitz - Little Tokyo: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- TOT Little Tokyo: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Hana lchimonme: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Dave's Hot Chicken: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Redbird LA: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Midori Matcha: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Two Hands: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Korean.
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.
