The 10 Best Plant-Based Dishes in San Francisco
We scoured San Francisco to find the best plant-based dishes for you to enjoy whether you’re plant-based, flexitarian, omnivorous, vegan, or simply enjoy delicious food. Plant-based food doesn’t have to be a boring burger or a bland salad — there are vegan versions of just about any dish you can think of.
Did you know you can find plant-based food at almost every restaurant? Simply download the Kompas app to start browsing all of the plant-based menu options at restaurants nearby!
Why choose plant-based? Because it’s better for you, for our planet, and all its inhabitants. For instance, it takes 660 gallons of water to produce a quarter pound of beef - that’s equivalent to showering for two months! (source) By choosing plant-based meals we can effectively help save precious resources and innocent lives, all without sacrificing flavor.
I mean, seriously, how could anyone eat something this cute?!
The Top 10 Plant-Based Dishes in San Francisco
10. Vegan Ramen at Hinodeya Ramen Bar
Sesame and soy milk broth & spinach noodles topped with tofu veg cake, bell pepper, fried kale, acornsquash, shitake mushroom, green onion
This rich and creamy sesame broth is the perfect base for it’s many uniquely delicious toppings.
9. Vegan Pizza at Delarosa
Spicy marinara, calabrese chilies, olives *add vegan cheese and vegan sausage*
Sure, you can get vegan pizza at just about any pizza spot — but few stand up to the perfectly pillowy & crispy crusted pizza at Delarosa. Add their vegan cheese and sausage and you’ve got yourself one heckuva meal!
8. Mixed Chile Uttapam at DOSA
Serrano, jalapeno, habanero, thai chili, red onion, cilantro *request vegan*
If you like spice, you’ll love DOSA’s Mixed Chile Uttapam — a spicy, savory pancake-style dish that pairs great with their many chutneys.
7. Jackfruit Taco at Chisme
Fried jackfruit, rotating selection of seasonal greens, nori, sweet cabbage, mint verde
Out of all Chisme’s vegan tacos, the Jackfruit is a fan favorite with it’s meat-like texture from the jackfruit and the tang of their pickled cabbage and mint verde sauce.
6. Tea Leaf Salad at Burma Superstar
Red leaf lettuce, cabbage, sesame seeds, fried lentils, sunflower seeds, peanuts, fried yellow beans, fried garlic, fresh tomatoes, lemon and jalapeños with a fermented tea dressing *request vegan*
This beautiful salad is mixed right at your table and the many fresh ingredients make for a hearty, wholesome salad!
5. Yaowaraj Noodle at Kin Khao
Bangkok Chinatown stir-fried rice noodles with Hodo Soy tofu, shiitake XO sauce, green onions, cilantro *request vegan*
Wondering how Kin Khao earned a Michelin star? You won’t after you experience this dish.
4. Baby Kale Gomae Salad at Mamanoko
Delicata squash, pomegranate, shaved tofu misozuke & meyer-lemon sesame dressing
Who knew shaved tofu could add so much to a dish! This salad is bursting with flavors — from the misozuke marinated tofu to the meyer-lemon dressing, you’ll love this elevated salad.
3. Kumbh, Silken Tofu Kofta at Amber India
Shitake, cremini & firm soybean bird, fenugreek sauce
It’s hard to just choose one dish from Amber India’s incredibly plant-based friendly menu, but these tofu balls of greatness are bathed in one of the most delicious curry sauces we’ve ever had.
2. Sopes de Palmito at Flores
Lightly fried masa dumplings, hearts of palm, black bean puree, lettuce, onions, avocado *order without cheese*
These exquisite little boats of beans are topped with lettuce, onions, avocado, and hearts of palm 🤤
1. Gaeng Bumbai Aubergine at Nari
We probably shouldn’t be telling you this because it’s getting harder to get a reservation every week that it’s been opened — but WOW. The space is everything we wish it’s sister restaurant, Kin Khao, would be with it’s gorgeous open interior that excellently complements the incredible melt-in-your-mouth dishes. This crispy, tender eggplant curry takes the cake with the many textures and flavors that take your tongue on a culinary adventure!
Dry curry of eggplants, crispy shallots, and lemon basil *request vegan*
Have you had the chance to try any of these amazing dishes? We’d love to know what your local favorites are! Add them to the Kompas app and help others discover delicious plant-based food nearby.
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