Ditching the meat has never been easier with these innovative and delicious dining options.
Chef Kenny’s Vegan Dim Sum
Dumplings and sushi have never been tastier—even when they’re 100% animal free. Chef Kenny Chye is crafting umami delights ranging from spicy vegan crispy beef to jackfruit hand rolls. Make sure to try the tofu specialties complete with stir-fried veggies and delectable sauces. chefkennysvegandimsum.com
Chikyu
Chikyu is creating premiere plant-based sushi with everything but the ocean. Discover new treats such as the Umeboshi roll, made with pickled plum, shisho and cucumber, or the Gobo roll featuring spicy roasted burdock. Specialty rolls are named in honor of the vivid wildflowers they are crafted from. chikyuvegan.com
Tacotarian
Carne Asada without the carne? Sounds too good to be true. At Tacotarian’s three Las Vegas locations—with its newest arriving in Henderson soon—guests can indulge in more than 14 different vegan tacos. Come hungry for the Cali burrito with your choice of “meat,” cauliflower ceviche or Gardein “fish” tacos with mango chutney. For the finale, try the from-scratch blueberry cheesecake made with vegan cream cheese. tacotarianlv.com
Tarantino’s Vegan
Nothing satisfies an appetite like a hearty plate of mom’s meatballs and spaghetti. But Tarantino’s Vegan gives Italian comfort food a vegan twist as the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in Las Vegas. Indulge in almond ricotta lasagna, classic caprese or Italian wedding soup. Don’t forget to finish with a creamy cannoli or tiramisu. tarantinosvegan.com
The Modern Vegan
Eat all your favorites while ditching the meat. The Modern Vegan whips up magic in the kitchen with dishes ranging from Louisiana fried chick’n drenched in sausage and mushroom gravy to lobster-stuffed portobello steak. At lunchtime, brighten up your afternoon with TMV’s array of wraps, sandwiches, protein buddha bowls and salads. tmvrestaurants.com
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen carries an array of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options with abundant flavor. Start with shareables such as the edamame guacamole or the herb hummu then dive into a vegan double cheeseburger on a flaxseed bun. Accompany your meal with a sparkling prickly pear tisane or dragon fruit limeade to wash it all down. truefoodkitchen.com
VegeNation
One nation under vegan—join the community of VegeNation as they concoct delicious food and pop-up yoga workshops. When dining, make sure to order the elote tamale or buffalo cauliflower wings. Then continue your meatless dining adventure with choices like chicken pot pie gnocchi, tempura avocado tacos or a steaming bowl of ramen. Now, that’s what we call delicious. vegenationlv.com
Violette’s Vegan Organic Cafe & Juice Bar
For the early risers, brunch is served with Violette’s muffin melt, an English muffin filled with a tofu scramble. Fuel up with the Superfood Nature Girl Salad or crispy Asian salad. Another must-try includes VV’s gluten-free country fried chicken served with cornbread, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, yellow corn and country gravy. violettesvegan.com
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