Restaurants Serving Mock Meats
Happily, nearly every D.C.-area restaurant offers at least some animal-free options. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian demand. If you're looking for a listing of all-vegetarian restaurants or establishments that serve mock meats or vegan cheese pizza, click on one of the links below.
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| Adams Morgan map |
North Sea Restaurant 2479 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-7628
northseadc.com |
Chinese restaurant offering great mock meats, including vegan beef, chicken, and shrimp.
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O’Tasty Chinese Restaurant 1764 Columbia Rd., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-234-2788
www.otastychinese.com |
This Chinese restaurant specializes in take-out and delivery, and has 10 mock meat dishes in the "Vegetarian TVP" section of their menu. Try the "TVP Orange Beef."
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Peking Garden 2008 18th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-588-0088
pekinggardendc.com |
Small Chinese restaurant specializing in take-out orders. Offers six vegan mock meat dishes, noodle and tofu dishes, and vegan dumplings. A 10-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station.
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| Anacostia map |
Secrets of Nature’s Health Food 3923 S. Capitol St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 202-562-0041
secretsofnaturehealth.net |
Health food store with a mostly vegetarian restaurant inside that serves a variety of vegetarian meats; those with egg whites are labeled.
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| Brookland map |
Menomale 2711 12th St., N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-248-3946
menomale.us |
Menomale makes authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, calzones, and sandwiches and offers vegan cheese and vegan chicken as toppings! Closed Tuesdays. |
Tsim Yung 3625 12th St. N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-635-1318
www.tsimyung.com |
This Chinese take-out restaurant has a new vegetarian "no-meat" menu with 20 mock meat dishes ("beef" and "chicken") as well as a large assortment of vegetable dishes. |
| Capitol Hill map |
Fusion Grill 515 8th St., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-546-5303
fusiongrilldc.com |
Chinese cuisine with separate vegetarian menu with mock meat dishes. Note that the "Vegetarian General Tso’s Chicken" and the "Vegetarian Sesame Chicken" are made with eggs, but can be requested without. Other dishes on the vegetarian menu are vegan.
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Pete’s Diner 212 2nd St., S.E. Washington, D.C. 202-544-7335 |
American style diner with both traditional diner dishes and Asian-inspired specials. Menu includes a tofu sandwich and daily Asian-inspired specials can typically be made vegan by substituting tofu or vegan mock "chicken." |
Young Chow 312 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 202-544-3030
capitolhillasianfood.com |
A Chinese and Japanese restaurant with an extensive veggie-meat section and veggie sushi Happy Hour. Try the "fresh mango beef"!
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District of Pi 910 F St, N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-393-5484
www.pi-dc.com |
The stuff of dreams- they make both wood-fired thin crust and deep dish Chicago-style pizza, with Daiya cheese and faux meat! Because the deep dish crust is normally made with butter, you want a vegan deep dish you must call at least 6 hours in advance, so that they can prepare a vegan crust (they recommend you ask for a manager to ensure they don’t forget). Oh, and we forgot to mention, word has it that this is President Obama’s favorite pizza!
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Founding Farmers 1924 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-822-8783
wearefoundingfarmers.com |
Popular downtown Green Certified Restaurant with a mouth-watering selection of vegan dishes on their vegetarian menu! Try the vegan "bacon burger" or Tomato Cider Glazed Meatloaf.
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J Street Cafe 800 21st St., N.W. Washington, D.C. |
Part of the GWU dining services, offers a sizeable vegan and vegetarian selection and is open to the public. |
Washington Deli 1990 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-331-3344
washingtondeli.com |
Offers a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan cheese pizza, "meatball" subs, and more. Also offers catering. Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations. |
| Dupont Circle map |
Chipotle 1629 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-8261
chipotle.com |
Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant with burritos and bowls of black beans, rice, vegan guacamole, grilled vegetables and several salsas. The pinto beans are not vegetarian.
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Freshii 2001 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-506-4910
freshii.com |
Offering customizable soups, wraps, salads, or brown rice bowls with a variety of ingredients and sauces, making the vegan options almost endless. The wraps contain honey.
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Malaysia Kopitiam 1827 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-833-6232
malaysiakopitiam.com |
Malaysian cuisine with a number of vegan selections. Try the gluten with scallion and ginger, vegetarian "duck," or noodle soup (requested without chicken stock). Located near both the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations.
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| Friendship Heights map |
Pumpernickel’s Bagelry and Caterer 5504 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-244-9505
pumpdeli.com |
A local favorite. Dine in and catering with separate vegan menus for breakfast and lunch, including veggie meats, vegan cheese pizza, "meatball" subs and more. A 15-minute walk from the Friendship Heights Metro station.
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| Gallery Pl./Chinatown map |
Busboys and Poets 1025 5th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-789-2227
busboysandpoets.com |
Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
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Chinatown Garden 618 H. St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-737-8887 |
Separate "Chef’s Recommendations for Vegetarians" menu section features 18 mock meat dishes, including veggie "chicken" and "pork." Note that the mock meat is not vegan. Located one block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
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Sunrise Caribbean Cuisine 50 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Washington, D.C. 301-221-2219
sunrisecateringdc.com |
Caribbean and American restaurant and catering company with a large vegetarian and vegan section on their menu. Try the vegan mac and cheese or curried "chicken!" |
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Farmers Fishers Bakers 3000 K St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-298-8783
farmersfishersbakers.com |
Features American cuisine with a sushi bar and a few clearly marked vegan options including "meatloaf" and a "bacon burger." |
Harmony Cafe 3287 1/2 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-338-3881 |
Replace virtually everything on the pan-Asian menu with vegan mock meats. A favorite of many vegans. The restaurant is located downstairs.
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Little Viet Garden 2934 M St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-337-4536
littlevietgarden.com |
Vietnamese restaurant with a large vegetarian menu. Try the caramelized tofu or mock duck w/ vegetables. |
Miss Saigon 3057 M St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-333-5545
ms-saigonus.com |
Vietnamese restaurant with a separate vegetarian section, including several tofu and mock duck dishes. Make sure to specify no fish sauce.
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| Howard Univ./Shaw map |
Azi’s Cafe 1336 9th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-0001
aziscafe.com |
Offers a separate vegan menu boasting flavor-filled sandwiches and baked goods. Just a 5 minute walk from the Mt. Vernon/Shaw metro station.
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Everlasting Life CafeV 2928 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-232-1700
everlastinglifecafe.com |
Delicious all-vegan cafe offering soul food, raw food dishes and a variety of smoothies. A 10-minute walk from the Columbia Heights Metro station. A local favorite.
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Washington Deli 5830 Georgia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-722-7474
washingtondeli.com |
Offers a separate vegan menu including mock meats, vegan cheese pizza, "meatball" subs, and more. Also offers catering. |
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Panda of DC 1807 W. Virginia Ave., N.E. Washington, D.C. 202-526-8478
pandaofdc.com |
Chinese restaurant with a variety of vegetable, tofu and mock meat dishes available. Note that the mock meat dishes all come with egg-based breading by default but can be made vegan upon request.
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Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-0909
benschilibowl.com |
Inexpensive, popular, fast-food diner offering vegan chili fries, vegan burgers, and bowls of veggie chili. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
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Ben’s Next Door 1211 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-667-8880
bensnextdoor.com |
Bar and lounge next to Ben’s Chili Bowl serving Ben’s veggie chili.
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Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-387-7638
busboysandpoets.com |
Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes including vegan pepperoni calzones. Don’t miss the coconut tofu bites. Vegan friendly brunch menu, too.
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Eatonville Restaurant 2121 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-332-9672
eatonvillerestaurant.com |
Specializing in traditional Louisiana Creole cuisine, this restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian entrees and sides, including a vegan gumbo, vegan fried chicken, vegan gumbo, and avocado and tofu salad.
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Food for Thought (inside The Black Cat) 1811 14th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-797-1095
blackcatdc.com /food-for-thought.html |
Offers mostly vegetarian and vegan fare served in a cafe inside of the Black Cat, a popular D.C. music venue. The vegan nachos are lasagna are local favorites.
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The Greek Spot 2017 11th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-265-3118
greekspotdc.com |
Offering unique and standard Greek dishes, including falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and lentil soup. The menu includes many other vegetarian mock meat options (gyro, steak sub, veggie burger, etc.) - though some include egg. Ask about specific ingredients when ordering.
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Peking Express 1338 U St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-986-3939
pekingexp.com |
Chinese restaurant offering over a dozen vegetarian entrees including meatless "chicken" with cashews or vegetables. For vegan offerings just ask which items don’t contain egg.
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The Highlands 4706 14th St N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-829-6200
thehighlandsdc.com |
Restaurant with a special vegan menu for lunch and dinner. It includes a variety of American classics, like a vegan cheeseburger, sausage with peppers & onions and more, and vegetarian standards like hummus & wraps, and a few desserts. |
My Little Bistro 353 Cedar St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-722-4787 |
Family-owned cafe conveniently located less than a block away from the Takoma Metro station with a separate vegan menu including mock chicken. Also carries vegan desserts and tofutti vegan cream cheese for bagels. Offers Meatless Mondays with VegDC.com: 15% off the entire Vegan Menu on Mondays. |
Senbeb CaféV 6224 3rd St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 202-249-0917 |
All-vegan cafe featuring "meat" sandwiches, raw options, and daily specials. A 15-minute walk from the Takoma Metro station. |
| Annapolis |
Union Jack’s 2072 Somerville Rd. Annapolis, Md. 410-266-5681
unionjacksannapolis.com |
This British pub next to Annapolis Towne Centre offers Matchmeat brand vegan chicken, beef, Italian sausage, and crab cakes which can be substituted in any dish on the menu. The pub also carries Daiya vegan cheese, vegan flatbreads, pizza crusts, and ice cream.
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| Bethesda |
Bold Bite 4901 Fairmont Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-951-2653
www.boldbite.net |
This Bethesda hot dog shop offers a delicious veggie sausage, two vegan salads, and hand-cut Belgian-style fries cooked in vegetable oil. Try the "Veg-Out Show Dog" on a baguette without the pesto for a vegan treat! |
Chef Tony’s 4926 St. Elmo Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-654-3737
cheftonysbethesda.com |
After working with Compassion Over Killing, Chef Tony’s, a popular tapas restaurant in Bethesda, incorporated a number of new, clearly-labeled vegan appetizers and entrees to the menu. |
Foong Lin 7710 Norfolk Ave. Bethesda, Md. 301-656-3427
foonglin.com |
Chinese restaurant with a good vegetarian selection. Try the vegetarian chicken with cashew or the "yellow bird" (vegetables wrapped in tofu skin). |
| Burtonsville |
Kim’s Hunan Express 15739 Columbia Pike Burtonsville, Md. 301-384-0808 |
Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring a variety of mock meats. The fried rice can be made without eggs upon request. |
| Capitol Heights |
Everlasting Life Health Complex and Organic MarketV 9185 Central Ave. Capitol Heights, Md. 301-324-6900 |
Three great departments under one roof: an deli and juice bar, bookstore, and sit-down dining area. |
| Clarksville |
Great SageV  5809 Clarksville Square Dr. Clarksville, Md. 443-535-9400
greatsage.com |
All-vegan, organic restaurant. Menu changes seasonally with vegan brunch on Sundays until 3pm. Gluten-free and soy-free menu items are noted. Right next to Roots Market, a vegan-friendly grocery store. A local favorite.
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| College Park |
Maryland Food Collective University of Maryland Student Union Campus Dr. & Union Dr. College Park, Md. 301-314-8089 |
Mostly vegetarian shop with vegan sandwiches. Located on the University of Maryland campus. Take the free College Park Shuttle Bus from the College Park Metro station. |
Ovo - Simply VeggieV 7313 Baltimore Ave. Ste. E College Park, Md. 301-277-0927 |
Vegan asian-fusion restaurant. Committed to sustainable practices, they use non-GMO soy and compostable packaging. Try the wonton soup, mushroom-based enoki fries or "oyster" crisps, or build your own entree from a variety of veggie proteins, sauces, and vegetables. |
Seven Seas Restaurant 8503 Baltimore Ave. College Park, Md. 301-345-5808
sevenseascp.com |
Asian restaurant featuring vegetarian pork, chicken, ham, and beef. 20% off all vegetarian dishes on Tuesdays, with additional discounts posted on the website. Be sure to specify no eggs or chicken stock.
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| Columbia |
Hunan Manor 7091 Deepage Dr. Columbia, Md. 410-381-1134
www.hunanmanorrestaurant.com |
Chinese restaurant that offers a wide variety of vegetable and mock chicken dishes in a vegetarian menu section. A few dishes contain oyster sauce by default, but can be made vegan. |
Jesse Wong’s Asean Bistro 8775 Centre Park Dr. Columbia, Md. 410-772-5300
aseanbistro.com |
Asian restaurant offering several vegetarian menu items, including a vegetarian chicken dish. Be sure to specify no chicken stock.
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Tokyo Café 10451 Twin Rivers Rd., Ste. 132 Columbia, Md. 410-992-0966 |
Extensive Japanese and Thai menu with many vegetarian and vegan options including vegetarian chicken, which can be substituted for chicken in most dishes. Miso soup is made with fish sauce but other dishes can be made without fish sauce upon request. |
Union Jack’s 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, Md. 410-740-5225
unionjackscolumbia.com |
This British pub offers Matchmeat brand vegan chicken, beef, Italian sausage, and crab cakes which can be substituted in any dish on the menu. The pub also carries Daiya vegan cheese, vegan flatbreads, pizza crusts, and ice cream. |
| Frederick |
Asian Cafe 1303 N. East St. Frederick, Md. 301-662-0888 |
Pan-Asian cafe offering Chinese and Thai cuisine, including several dishes with tofu and mock chicken and mock beef options. |
Hunan Gourmet 915 7th St. Frederick, Md. 301-695-0446
myhunangourmet.com |
Chinese restaurant offering several mock meat dishes.
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Sumittra Thai Cuisine 12 E. Patrick St. Frederick, Md. 301-668-2303
www.sumittra.com |
Most dishes at this Thai restaurant can be made vegan upon request by substituting tofu or vegetables (be sure to specify no fish sauce). Try "The Mock Stir Fried!" |
| Gaithersburg |
Best Beer Wine 18749 North Frederick Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-548-9597
bestbeerwine.com |
Inside of the Best Beer Wine liquor store, this deli offers a separate vegan menu which includes vegan Reubens, Tofurky sandwiches, Caesar salad with mock chicken, veggie dogs, and more. |
Firehouse Deli 6 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-891-4434
www.firehousedeli.com |
Every sandwich at this restaurant can be custom-made with vegan mayo, dairy-free cheese or cream cheese, and mock meats including chicken and beef strips, Smart Dogs, and all-vegan veggie burgers. View standard menu or list of vegan substitutions available. |
Glory Garden 8405 Snouffer School Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-990-8200 |
Chinese restaurant willing to make a vegetarian version of any meat dish using tofu or mock chicken. |
Hunan Best 18212 Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, Md. 301-948-6806
hunan-best.com |
Chinese fare with an extensive vegetarian section on the menu, which includes several mock-meat dishes. Be sure to ask for egg-free rice. |
Hunan Café 18749 N. Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-519-8688 |
Hunan Cafe just introduced an all-vegan menu! Try the Veggie Chicken with Broccoli, the Veggie Shrimp with Garlic Sauce, or the Pepper-Veggie Steak. All lunch dishes come with a veg spring roll and steamed rice, and all mock meats are made from soy protein. Stop in the restaurant or call for delivery. |
Ming’s Asian Bistro 251 Market St. W. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-977-2222 |
Chinese restaurant offering a wide variety of vegan dishes loaded with veggie meat, such as Hunan "chicken," General Tso’s "chicken" and Orange "beef." They are happy to substitute vegetable stock or make vegetarian versions of other menu items upon request. |
Szechuan Palace 12137 Darnestown Rd. Gaithersburg, Md. 301-330-8118
szechuanpalace2.com |
Chinese restaurant offering a separate vegetarian section on the menu, with vegetarian "meat" selections. Local favorites include the General Tso’s "Chicken." |
| Germantown |
EN Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar 19833 Century Blvd. Germantown, Md. 301-916-2258
enbistro.com |
Traditional Japanese, Chinese, and Thai fare with a flair for the trendy. EN has a variety of vegan options, from coconut curried tofu to veggie meats including "chicken" (soy protein), "beef" (gluten), and "shrimp" (white yam). All dishes use vegetable oils, and there is no MSG.
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Mr. K’s Chinese and Thai Cafe 12611 Wisteria Dr Suite I Germantown, Md. 301-916-0400
www.mrkschinesecafe.com |
Restaurant offering a variety of Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, including several vegetarian dishes and even a Chinese menu with authentic choices. Try the Sesame Vegetarian Chicken or the Crispy Eggplant! |
Sabai Sabai Thai Restaurant 19847M Century Blvd. Germantown, Md. 301-528-1400
sabaisimplythai.com |
This Thai restaurant offers more than 20 vegetarian options, most of them vegan and several with veggie meat. Dishes include crispy herbal tofu (one of the most popular items on the menu), and "You Think It’s Duck Curry."
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| Greenbelt |
Beijing of Greenbelt 131 Centerway Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-3996 |
Offers more than a dozen Chinese veggie meat dishes. |
| Laurel |
Hunan House 11200 Scaggsville Rd., Ste. 106 Laurel, Md. 301-725-1226
hunan-house.com |
Chinese restaurant with a vegetarian section on the menu. Also features a special menu section with delicious meat-free "chicken," made from textured vegetable protein. All of the chicken dishes can be ordered with the vegetarian chicken, and many appetizers, soups and noodle dishes are vegetarian.
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| Olney |
Olney Ale House 2000 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. Olney, Md. 301-774-6708
olneyalehouse.com |
American fare priced under $10.00. Offers a separate vegetarian section on menu.
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Shang Hai Restaurant 3409 Morningwood Dr. Olney, Md. 301-570-2200 |
A casual Chinese Restaurant that offers a number of vegan dishes loaded with veggie meats, tofu, and vegetables. |
| Potomac |
Founding Farmers 12505 Park Potomac Ave Potomac, Md. 301-340-8783
wearefoundingfarmers.com |
Popular Green Certified Restaurant with a mouth-watering selection of vegan dishes on their vegetarian menu section! Try the vegan "Bacon" Burger or Tomato Cider Glazed Meatloaf.
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| Rockville |
Beijing Szechuan 162 Congressional Ln. Rockville, Md. 301-230-8909 |
Restaurant with a variety of Chinese takeout dishes, most of which can be made with tofu or veggie meats. |
Naked Lunch 5566 Randolph Rd. Rockville, Md. 301-816-4944
momsorganicmarket.com |
This 100% organic cafe is located inside MOM’s Organic Market. Serves fresh raw juice, salad, steam bowls, soup, and veggie burgers. |
Siena’s Pizzeria 11417 Woodglen Dr. Rockville, Md. 301-770-7474
sienasrestaurant.com |
Nearly all-vegetarian pizzeria and restaurant with a variety of vegan meat toppings , vegan dough and sauce, and Middle Eastern fare. Certified kosher. Located near the White Flint Metro station.
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Taste of Saigon 20 A Maryland Ave. Rockville, Md. 301-424-7222
tasteofsaigon.com |
This "exotic fusion" restaurant includes Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian dishes, many of which are vegan, are clearly marked. Note some dishes are made with fish sauce.
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Tysons Buffet & Restaurant 5550 Randolph Road Rockville, Md. 301-770-5666
tysonsbuffet.com |
This Chinese buffet restaurant featuring 8 vegan mock meat dishes daily every day. Try the Vegetarian Salt Flavored Crispy Chicken or Vegetarian Threaded Pork Peking Style! |
Yuan FuV  798 Rockville Pike Rockville, Md. 301-762-5937
yuanfuvegetarian.com |
All-vegan Chinese restaurant with a wide selection of vegetarian meats, along with delicious vegetable, noodle, soup and tofu dishes.
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| Silver Spring |
Asian Bistro Cafe 8537 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-0123
asianbistrocafe.com |
Chinese cuisine with a large selection of vegan meat dishes, delicious soups, noodles and vegetables. Be sure to ask for the mock meats to be made without egg. A 5-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station. |
Ecology Health Food 904 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, Md. 301-589-2188 |
Vitamin and herb store with a small deli offering a few vegan sandwiches. Priced under $3.75. A 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro station. |
Golden House 8200 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-495-8888
goldenhouse.us |
Chinese restaurant with separate vegetarian menu that includes mock meat dishes. Dine-in or take out. Open until 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on weekends. Delivery available. |
Hunan Manor 11237 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-681-5360
hunanmanorrestaurant.com |
Offers flavorful vegan "meat" and Chinese vegetable dishes in a vegetarian menu section.
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Palais de Lune 8315 Grubb Rd. Silver Spring, Md. 301-608-2655 |
Chinese restaurant offering a "Vegetarian TVP" mock meat section on the menu.
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Saigonese Restaurant 11232 Grandview Ave. Silver Spring, Md. 301-946-8002
saigoneserestaurants.com |
Offering more than 25 vegetarian dishes. Vegan favorites include black-peppered gluten, charcoal-grilled tofu, and spicy lemongrass tofu soup. A 5-minute walk from the Wheaton Metro station.
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| Takoma Park |
Roscoe’s Pizzeria 7040 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-920-0804
roscoespizzeria.com |
Neapolitan-style pizzeria with an excellent selection of vegetarian and vegan options (including daiya vegan cheese, house-made cashew cheese and vegetarian pepperoni) and a full bar.
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Wah Lock Chinese Restaurant 6505 New Hampshire Ave. Takoma Park, Md. 301-270-0043 |
Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate mock meat section called "Vegetarian TVP." Be sure to specify no fish sauce. |
| Wheaton |
The Limerick Pub 11301 Elkin St. Wheaton, Md. 301-946-3232
thelimerickpub.net |
Pub offering vegan meatloaf, mushroom sandwiches, and other vegan options.
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Nut House Pizza 11419 Georgia Ave. Wheaton, Md. 301-942-5900
www.seamless.com /food-delivery/Nut-House-Pizza-Silver-Spring.7187.r |
This local kosher pizzeria and sandwich shop not only has Daiya cheese, but several kinds of fake meat as well. For vegan pizza, just request the egg-free dough. Three blocks from the Wheaton metro station. |
| Alexandria |
Asian Wok Cafe 828-N Washington St. Alexandria, Va. 703-837-8811 |
Chinese and sushi restaurant with several vegan mock meat specials on the menu. |
Bamboo Garden Restaurant 6331-B S. Kings Hwy. Alexandria, Va. 703-768-2338 |
Chinese fare with a separate vegetarian menu offering over 24 vegan chicken and tofu dishes.
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Caphe Bahn Mi 40 Cameron St. Alexandria, Va. 703-549-0800
www.caphebanhmi.com |
Vietnamese restaurant offering several vegan options including vegan bahn mi, vegan pho, imperial rolls, and more. |
Oriental Star 3221 Duke St. Alexandria, Va. 703-370-4100
orientalstarva.com |
Offers dozens of vegetarian seafood, pork, beef, and chicken dishes. Be sure to specify no chicken stock.
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Teaism Old Town 682 North St Asaph Street Alexandria, Va. 703-684-7777
www.teaism.com |
Atmospheric tea house featuring excellent Asian-inspired cuisine. Offers many vegetarian and vegan as-is dishes. Plus, many others can be veganized. Try the Three Grain Tempeh Scramble, Seitan Stir Fry, or Kelp Noodles with spicy almond butter! |
Telegraph Station (CLOSED) 5735 Telegraph Rd. Alexandria, Va. 703-373-3376
telegraphstation.com |
CLOSED as of July 2012. |
| Arlington |
Busboys and Poets 4251 S. Campbell Ave. Arlington, Va. 703-379-9756
busboysandpoets.com |
Cafe and performance space featuring over a dozen vegan dishes, including vegan pepperoni calzones. Don’t miss the coconut tofu bites. Vegan-friendly brunch menu, too.
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Dama Restaurant & Bakery 1505 Columbia Pike Arlington, Va. 703-920-5620
damapastry.com |
Excellent, authentic menu with a variety of vegan Ethiopian dishes with mock meat plus the traditional veggie combo. Try the vegan "kitfo" or "tibs" or request a vegetarian combination plate. After dinner stop by the bakery for vegan dessert. During lent they have an extended vegan menu. |
Galaxy Hut 2711 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va. 703-525-8646
galaxyhut.com |
Small restaurant & bar with live music. The entire dinner menu is vegetarian (although they substitute real meat by request), everything can be made vegan, and they have a dedicated vegan grill. Try the vegan cheesesteak or chili dog with tots.
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Good Fortune 3209 Columbia Pike Arlington, Va. 703-920-8891
newgoodfortune.com |
Chinese restaurant specializing in take-out and delivery with 22 mock meat entrees in the "vegan vegetarian food" section, plus plenty of tofu and vegetable dishes. Try the veggie beef w/ broccoli. |
Oriental Gourmet Restaurant 2503 N. Harrison St. Arlington, Va. 703-534-7182
washingtondc.menupages.com /restaurants/oriental-gourmet/menu |
Offers a vegan menu, including a wide variety of tofu and vegetarian meat dishes. |
Union Jack’s 671 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, Va. 703-778-3568
www.unionjacksballston.com |
This British pub in Ballston Common Mall offers Matchmeat brand vegan chicken, beef, Italian sausage, and crab cakes which can be substituted in any dish on the menu. The pub also carries Daiya vegan cheese, vegan flatbreads, pizza crusts, and ice cream.
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zpizza 1100 Wilson Blvd Arlington, Va. 703-647-9005
www.zpizza.com |
Serving brick-oven pizza made with vegan cheese and veggie meat crumbles. Try the "Berkeley Vegan" Pizza or make your own. Vegan, gluten-free crust also available! Two blocks from the Rosslyn metro.
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| Ashburn |
Good Fortune 43330 Junction Plz., Ste. 190 Ashburn, Va. 703-729-8228
goodfortuneva.info |
Chinese restaurant with a large vegetarian (all-vegan) menu with 30 mock meat dishes.
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| Burke |
Chinatown Carry-Out 9530b Burke Rd. Burke, Va. 703-978-2302 |
Chinese and Thai food with large portions and many vegetarian options, including mock meats and tofu dishes.
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| Chantilly |
Lotus Vegetarian RestaurantV 13872 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, Va. 703-378-6888
lotusvegetarian.com |
This all-vegetarian eatery offers a variety of delicious dishes including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and Asian-inspired dishes, such as General Tso’s Surprise. Vegan items are clearly marked. Located in Sully Place shopping center.
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| Falls Church |
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St. Falls Church, Va. 703-532-9283
clareanddons.com |
Offers a creative and delicious vegetarian menu with many vegan dishes such as ʺSwamp Riceʺ (spicy Cajun dirty rice with tofu and veggies) and a vegan Un-Crabcake made with tofu.
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Happy Family 301 S. Washington St. Falls Church, Va. 703-534-3838 |
Chinese fare with an all-vegan section on the menu with more than 15 mock beef and chicken dishes.
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Loving HutV 2842 Rogers Dr. Falls Church, Va. 703-942-5622
lovinghut.us |
All-vegan restaurant chain offering a variety of tasty & affordable Asian-inspired vegan cuisine and desserts. They specialize in mock-meat versions of traditional Vietnamese favorites. They also always have vegan doughnuts available!
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Mike’s Deli 112 N. West St. Falls Church, Va. 703-532-5299
mikesdeliatlazysundae.com |
Deli located in the same place as the Lazy Sundae ice cream parlor, with vegan versions of many sandwiches, including a vegan Reuben, Turk’y Bacon Club and Chick’n Cheesesteak. Or build your own sandwich and specify vegan deli slices, cheese and mayo.
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Nourish Market 1053 W. Broad St. Falls Church, Va. 703-533-8484
www.nourishmarket.com |
A vegan-friendly sit-down deli and juice bar inside the market, serving delicious sandwiches including a vegan black bean burger, vegan chicken salad, and Vegenaise as a condiment option. Also serving Field Roast hot dogs and sausages. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station. The market also sells vegan-friendly products.
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Song Que 6769 Wilson Blvd. Falls Church, Va. 703-536-7900
songquedeli.com |
Offers an extensive vegetarian take-out menu with delicious Vietnamese cuisine including a variety of mock meats made out of soy, roots and bamboo. |
Sunflower Vegetarian RestaurantV  6304 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, Va. 703-237-3888
crystalsunflower.com |
All-vegetarian restaurant specializing in creative Asian cuisine. The homemade daikon radish cake and fried ʺchickenʺ appetizers are local favorites. Also serves a variety of noodles, soups, macrobiotic and soy dishes, as well as delicious vegan desserts. This location also has indoor and outdoor seating.
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Thanh Van RestaurantV 6795 Wilson Blvd. #37 Falls Church, Va. 703-639-0901
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This all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant located in the Eden Center has everything from traditional vegetarian dishes to mock meat versions of Pho. Try the jackfruit shake for dessert.
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| Herndon |
Saigon Pho Style 281 Sunset Park Dr. Herndon, Va. 703-435-9573
saigon-pho-style.com |
Vietnamese cuisine with a dozen vegetarian options, including many mock meat dishes such as caramelized veggie shrimp.
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| Manassas |
Sichuan Garden 8041 Centreville Rd. Manassas, Va. 571-379-4925
sichuangarden.net |
In addition to several vegetable and tofu dishes, this Chinese restaurant has 12 mock meat dishes like vegetarian orange chicken and vegetarian beef with satay sauce.
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| McLean |
Nourish Market 8100-E Old Dominion Dr McLean, Va. 703-288-3031
www.nourishmarket.com |
A vegan-friendly sit-down deli and juice bar inside a natural foods market offering sandwiches made with Field Roast vegan deli slices and vegan mayo. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station. The market also sells vegan-friendly products including vegan cheese.
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Taste of Saigon 8201 Greensboro Dr. McLean, Va. 703-790-0700
tasteofsaigon.com |
This ʺexotic fusionʺ restaurant features french-inspired Vietnamese cuisine with a vegetarian menu section. Be sure to specify no fish sauce.
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| Merrifield |
Naked Lunch 8298 Glass Alley Merrifield, Va. 703-663-8810
momsorganicmarket.com |
This 100% organic cafe is located inside MOM’s Organic Market. Serves fresh raw juice, salad, steam bowls, soup, and veggie burgers. |
| Springfield |
The Asian Grill 6228-A Rolling Rd. Springfield, Va. 703-569-4800 |
Chinese restaurant offering a vegan menu with ʺbeefʺ and ʺchicken,ʺ served with your choice of nine delicious spicy, sweet and savory sauces, including Thai basil, black pepper, orange or Jung Pao.
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Hunan West 8938 Burke Lake Rd. Springfield, Va. 703-425-1703
hunanwest.com |
Delicious vegetarian ʺmeatʺ and Chinese vegetable dishes, including lemon ʺchickenʺ and Chinese eggplant in hot garlic sauce. Note: you must specify that you want all items cooked in vegetable broth!
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| Sterling |
Chopsticks House 46900 Cedar Lake Plz., Ste. 140 Sterling, Va. 703-433-6688 |
Asian restaurant with several vegetarian dishes including vegetarian chicken, beef, and shrimp. |
| Vienna |
East Chateau 146 Maple Ave. W. Vienna, Va. 703-255-2588 |
Chinese restaurant featuring over 20 vegetarian dishes including vegetarian beef, chicken, pork, and shrimp.
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Sunflower Vegetarian RestaurantV  2531 Chain Bridge Rd. Vienna, Va. 703-319-3888
crystalsunflower.com |
All-vegetarian restaurant specializing in creative Asian cuisine. The homemade daikon radish cake and fried ʺchickenʺ appetizers are local favorites. Also serves a variety of noodles, soups, macrobiotic and soy dishes, as well as delicious vegan desserts.
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