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The Best Restaurants in San Francisco for Vegetarian & 素食餐厅

By 泰勒科恩

Taste the bounty of the Bay Area at these delicious vegetarian dining establishments in San Francisco, where the plant is the star, 不是侧面.

San Francisco has long been a proponent of clean eating, 可持续农业, 和 locally sourced cuisine. We excel at eating responsibly! It should come as no surprise then that the city has plenty to offer vegetarian visitors when they dine out. Here are our picks for the best places to find meatless meals. (Vegan friends, take note: most of these places can cater to you, too!)

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缅甸巨星 & 缅甸的爱

Burmese food—infused with the flavors of India, 中国, 和 Thail和—can be hard to find, but San Francisco has an abundance of it. 缅甸巨星 is famous for long lines 和 intimate quarters. 缅甸的爱 has a full bar 和 a bit more space. Either one is worth the wait. The tea leaf salad is rightfully famous 和 vegetarian curries pack a delicious punch.

瓦伦西亚街762号.

Cha-Ya

Along the busy dining corridor that is Valencia Street in the 任务，你会发现 Cha-Ya, a 日本 restaurant that specializes in tasty vegan 和 vegetarian dishes. Our favorites include the vegetarian pot stickers 和 Starlight roll: seasoned brown sushi rice, eryngii蘑菇, 菠菜, 和 asparagus rolled in thinly sliced avocado.

太平洋大道490号.

Cotogna

之间的 北海滩 和 金融区 is Cotogna, the casual little sister to high-end, adjoining Quince. It's been one of the hottest restaurants in town for years. Chef Michael Tusk prepares excellent pasta in-house, 还有披萨, 沙拉, 和 seasonal takes on rustic 意大利 cuisine. Their sformato is always vegetarian, 和 raviolo di ricotta with an egg inside is another winner. Don't miss their vegetable side dishes, 比如著名的胡萝卜, which are substantial enough for everyone at your table. Reservations are advised, but the bar 和 communal table are great for walk-ins.

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喜欢素食

It can be hard for a vegetarian to survive in a Chinese restaurant, but the local mini-chain 喜欢素食 is a popular destination for vegetarians 和 vegans. If it's meat substitutes you seek, this is the spot for you. Their locations around town make it a convenient stop, too. 它们也提供.

福尔松街606号.

捕蝇器

霍斯Zare的 捕蝇器 offers a little something for everyone. 他的现代, fresh takes on Persian dishes are layered in flavor, with extravagant use of spices 和 herbs. Many a vegetarian swears by his varied menu, 和 his "Hoss-pitality" is legendary. The warm 和 stylish dining rom 和 excellent wine list don't hurt either.

金门大道395号.

黄金时代素食主义者 Restaurant

这市民中心 restaurant serves Vietnamese, Indian, Thai 和 Chinese food for modest prices. 黄金时代素食主义者 pleases diners who are fond of traditional Asian recipes because it re-creates the meat ingredients by using soy 和 spices. Their dessert menu is unusually extensive for an Asian restaurant. Golden Era is just three blocks from the 市民中心 Station, serviced by 市政和巴特.

Building A, Fort Mason Center

绿色餐厅

For a true San Francisco institution dedicated to vegetarian cuisine, look no further than the legendary 绿色餐厅, overlooking the bay in historic Fort Mason. It was opened in 1979 by the San Francisco Zen Center 和 has been making vegetarians happy ever since. Their chefs have produced some of the most respected vegetarian cookbooks in publication, 景色非常壮观, 和 service is refined. +, in a classically Northern California twist, they were one of the first places in San Francisco to partner with their own farm, located on the Zen Center's retreat at Green Gulch in nearby 马林县. The menu changes with the season, but the dishes are always on point.

瓦伦西亚街508号.

Indochine素食

Indochine素食 draws on culinary traditions from across Asia 和 presents its all-vegan menu in a vibrant 任务的区 setting. The wide range of choices include over a dozen types of vegetable rolls, as well as many varieties of nigiri, clay pot 和 noodle offerings. One popular option is the Spicy ChaCha, morsels of yam swathed in crumbs 和 deep-fried with spices 和 bell peppers. You can get to Indochine by taking the J line 市政 streetcar to 16th 和 Church Streets or 巴特 to 16th 和任务 Streets.

西里尔马格纳街55号.

亲戚考

Thai is often a safe bet for vegetarians 和 vegans, 和亲戚考 is a stylish 和 truly authentic place. Owner Pim Techamuavivit is well known for her food blog, 在Pim, 和 her restaurant features many dishes rarely found outside of Thail和. 亲戚考提供有趣的氛围, with cocktails 和 a wine list well-designed to pair with the bright flavors on the menu. Come prepared for an adventure, have fun, 和 order the black rice pudding for dessert.

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滋养咖啡馆

滋养咖啡馆 is 100% plant-based 和 uses organic, whole foods 和 non-GMO ingredients to create delicious, wholesome 和 healthy foods. They use only natural sweeteners 和 minimal oils in their recipes. Menus 和 hours differ between their two locations, so plan wisely in order to taste it all!

第14街370号.

Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar 和 Izakaya

All dishes at this upscale spot are vegan, served in artistic arrangements almost too beautiful to eat. The green mango nigiri with citrus avocado puree is worth a try, as is the “Plot Twist” tempura roll with sweet potato, 烟熏豆腐, 腌芒果, 番茄, 洋葱, 柚子, shiso, 和墨西哥. Shizen is one of the Bay Area’s most acclaimed vegan restaurants 和y don’t take reservations, so there's often a wait to be seated. However, their app lets you know where you are in the list, 和re’s plenty of interesting 购物在附近. Shizen is close to the 16th Street 巴特 station. The 14 和 19 市政 bus lines will get you there, too.

布什街708号.

儿子 & 女儿

这 upscale restaurant between 联合广场和头山 has a private farm that supplies the produce 和 ingredients used in their recipes. 儿子 & 女儿 offers a vegetarian pre-fixe menu worth every penny. Call in advance for a reservation or book online.

瓦伦西亚街1007号.

Udupi宫

Fans of Indian food should try Udupi宫在传教会. The food is entirely meat-free so that vegetarians can order with ab和on. Vegans will also find plenty to love. The rich spices keep everything flavorful, 和 thalis are an excellent value, too.

海特街1466号.

Veganburg

You might think that a vegan restaurant wouldn't have much to offer in the way of burgers. 你错了. Veganburg in 嬉皮 offers no fewer than ten different kinds of meatless burgers. They also have killer french fries that are GMO-free.

联合街2000号.

位于希尔山地

In the Cow Hollow neighborhood，你会发现位于希尔山地. Their motto is simple: "吃 Well, Live Better". 位于希尔山地 has a menu of unique dishes made from hearty, well-prepared, plant-based ingredients. Enjoy their Beet 和 Orange Pate, the Spicy Sausage Pizza (made with jackfruit), 和 refreshing King Trumpet Mushroom Ceviche! With a vast menu of options, even the biggest carnivore will leave 位于希尔山地 satisfied 和 ready to return again soon!

泰勒科恩

泰勒是老大. 全球内容经理 & Communications at San Francisco Travel. He has lived in San Francisco since 2015 和 has been part of the San Francisco Travel team for just as long. He enjoys splashy production numbers 和 outdoor sporting events equally, which means you can usually find him at one of San Francisco’s many great theaters or at Oracle Park, 为巨人队加油.