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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All-Vegetarian
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Restaurants Serving
Mock Meats

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Vegan Cheese Pizza

District of Columbia

Adams Morgan
Asylum
2471 18th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-319-9353
asylumdc.com
Pub with separate all-vegan dinner and weekend brunch menus. On Tuesdays, buy one vegan entree, get the second of equal or less value for half off!
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.
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.
Anacostia
Secrets of Nature’s Health Food
3923 S. Capitol St., S.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-562-0041
secretsofnaturehealth.com
Health food store with a mostly vegetarian restaurant inside that serves a variety of vegetarian meats; those with egg whites are labeled.
Capitol Hill
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.
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. Daily Asian-inspired specials can typically be made vegan by substituting tofu or vegan mock "chicken."
Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant
Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-232-5263
With two veggie burgers, a veggie sausage, and veggie chili on the menu, this bar and grill offers numerous vegan choices. With all plates under $10, why not try a beer from the ever-rotating selectioné
Downtown
Founding Farmers
1924 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-822-8783
wearefoundingfarmers.com
Popular downtown Green Certified Restaurant with a mouth-watering VegDC.com co-branded vegan menu! Try the vegan fried "chicken" salad or the "fish" and chips.
J Street Cafe
George Washington University-800 21st St., N.W.
Marvin Center, Room 311
Washington, D.C.
J Street Cafe, part of the GWU dining services, boasts that its vegan and vegetarian selection has recently doubled in size. One look at their month-long menu, including a completely vegan bar, is bound to make you jealous of GWU students. Lucky for you, it’s open to the public.
Java GreenV
1020 19th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-775-8899
javagreencafe.com
All-vegetarian cafe with a nearly all-vegan menu, including many excellent Korean-inspired noodle and rice dishes, mock meats and vegan desserts. Grab-n-Go menu includes vegan options that are prepared and ready to go. Open Monday-Friday untill 7 p.m. in the summer, 6 p.m. in the winter. A 5-minute walk from both the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations. Now serving breakfast!
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.
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
Cafe GreenV
1513 17th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-234-0505
javagreencafe.com
All-vegan, organic, full-service restaurant and bar. Enjoy menu items using local, seasonal ingredients, such as Raw Pizza, Vegan Steak n’ Cheese Sandwich, and hand-made Gnocchi, plus a variety of raw selections, smoothies, and desserts. Extensive brunch menu on Sundays until 4pm! A 5-minute walk from the Dupont Circle Metro. Cafe Green hosts a COK benefit day on the third Wednesday of every month. Simply mention Compassion Over Killing while dining and a portion of your bill will go toward COK’s farmed animal advocacy efforts.
Gallery Pl./Chinatown
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." Priced under $12. Located one block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro station.
Georgetown
Harmony Cafe
3287 1/2 M St., N.W.
Downstairs
Washington, D.C.
202-338-3881
Replace virtually everything on the pan-Asian menu with vegan mock meats. Priced under $10.00. A favorite of many vegans.
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.
Howard Univ./Shaw
Everlasting Life CafeV
2928 Georgia Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-232-1700
Located inside a fantastic vegan market. Offers an all-vegan hot and cold soul food bar and a variety of smoothies. Located near the Columbia Heights Metro station.
Soul Vegetarian CafeV
2606 Georgia Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-328-7685
soulvegetarian.com
Inexpensive, all-vegan, all-delicious soul food. Try the best mac ’n cheese around, or the fantastic Sunday brunch. A local favorite. Located near the Shaw/Howard University Metro station.
U St./Cardozo
Ben’s Chili Bowl
1213 U St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-667-0909
benschilibowl.com
Inexpensive, popular, fast-food diner with wonderful vegan chili fries, vegan burgers, and bowls of veggie chili. Prices start under $4.00 for chili. Located near the U St./Cardozo Metro station.
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, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
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 pan-fried chicken with Hoppin’ John, braised collard greens, and spicy Creole sauce.
Food for Thought (inside The Black Cat)
1811 14th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-797-1095
blackcatdc.com/food.html
Mostly vegetarian/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.
The Greek Spot
2017 11th St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-265-3118
Unique and standard Greek vegetarian picks with mock meats, including a vegetarian gyro. Make it vegan by asking for no feta.
Peking Express
1338 U St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-986-3939
Chinese restaurant offering over a dozen vegetarian entrees including meatless "chicken" with cashews or vegetables. The vegetarian chicken is made using textured vegetable protein; some of the selections are made with egg.
Upper Northwest
My Little Bistro
353 Cedar St., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
202-72-BISTR
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.
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.
Van Ness
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.

Maryland

Burtonsville
Kim’s Hunan Express
15739 Columbia Pike (Rte. 29)
Burtonsville Crossing Shopping Center
Burtonsville, Md.
301-384-0808
kimshunan.com
Inexpensive Chinese restaurant with a separate vegetarian menu featuring a variety of mock meat. Priced under $7.95. 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: a deli and juice bar, bookstore, and sit-down dining area. All-vegan and a local favorite.
Clarksville
Great SageV
5809 Clarksville Square Dr.
Clarksville, Md.
443-535-9400
great-sage.com
All-vegan, organic restaurant. Menu changes seasonally with vegan brunch on Sundays until 3pm. Gluten-free and soy-free menu items are noted.
College Park
Maryland Food Collective
University of Maryland Student Union
Campus Dr. & Union Dr.
College Park, Md.
301-314-8089
studentorg.umd.edu/ffc
Mostly vegetarian shop with vegan sandwiches under $4.00 and some groceries. Located on the University of Maryland campus. Take the free College Park Shuttle Bus from the College Park Metro station.
Seven Seas Restaurant
8503 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, Md.
301-345-5807
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.
Columbia
Jesse Wong’s Asean Bistro
8775 Centre Park Dr.
Columbia, Md.
410-772-5300
aseanbistro.com
Asian restaurant offering several vegetarian dishes including vegetarian chicken. Be sure to specify no chicken stock.
Tokyo Café
10451 Twin Rivers Rd.
Suite 132
Columbia, Md.
410-992-0966
tokyocafe888.net
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.
Frederick
Hunan Gourmet
915 7th St.
Frederick, Md.
301-695-0446
Chinese restaurant offering several mock meat dishes. Priced under $12.00.
Gaithersburg
Antonio’s Cafe
18509 N. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-926-7220
antonios-cafe.com
Vegetarian-friendly Caribbean & Latin cuisine. Offers a separate vegetarian/vegan menu featuring veggie chicken, drumsticks, shrimp and pork. Also offers vegan desserts. Vegan lunch buffet Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.
Asian Bistro Cafe
35 Grand Corner Ave.
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-670-2870
asianbistrocafe.com
Chinese cuisine with a large selection of vegan meat dishes, delicious soups, noodles and vegetables.
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. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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, including several mock-meat dishes. Be sure to ask for egg-free rice.
Ming’s Asian Bistro
251 Market St. W
Gaithersburg, Md.
301-977-2222
Chinese restaurant offering a wide variety of vegan dishes loaded with mock 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 mock meats including "chicken" (soy protein), "beef" (gluten), and "shrimp" (white yam). All dishes use vegetable oils, and there is no MSG.
Sabai Sabai Thai Restaurant
19847M Century Blvd.
Germantown, Md.
sabaisimplythai.com
This Thai restaurant offers more than 20 vegetarian options, most are vegan and several are made with mock meats. Dishes include crispy herbal tofu (one of the most popular items on the menu), and "You Think It’s Duck Curry."
Greenbelt
Beijing of Greenbelt
131 Centerway
Greenbelt, Md.
301-345-3996
Offers more than a dozen Chinese vegetarian meat dishes.
Laurel
Hunan House
11200 Scaggsville Rd., # 106
Laurel, Md.
301-725-1226
hunanh.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.
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.
Shanghai Restaurant
3409 Morningwood Dr.
Olney, Md.
301-570-2200
A casual Chinese Restaurant that offers a number of vegan dishes loaded with mock meats, tofu, and vegetables.
Rockville
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 with vegan dough and sauce and Middle Eastern fare. Certified kosher. Located near the White Flint Metro station.
Taste of Saigon
Town Square
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.
The Vegetable GardenV
11618 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Md.
301-468-9301
thevegetablegarden.com
Vegan Asian-inspired fare with a wide variety of unique "meat," vegetable, macrobioic, and organic dishes. A local favorite. Also serves fresh juices and great desserts, including vegan key lime pie. Donates 10 percent of your bill to COK on the first Thursday of every month. Located across from the White Flint Metro station.
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.
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. 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.
Palais de Lune
8315 Grubb Rd.
Silver Spring, Md.
301-608-2655
Chinese restaurant offering a "Vegetarian TVP," mock meat section on the menu. Entrees priced under $9.25.
Takoma Park
Summer Delights
6939 Laurel Ave.
Takoma Park, Md.
301-891-2880
Small ice cream shop with vegan options, including cupcakes, ice cream, homemade sorbet, and hot dogs for $2.75. Frosties can be made from any flavor of sorbet. Located near Takoma Metro station.
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. Priced under $9.00.
Wheaton
Saigonese Restaurant
11232 Grandview Ave.
Wheaton, Md.
301-946-8002
saigoneserestaurant.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.

Virginia

Alexandria
Asian Wok Cafe
828-N Washington St.
Alexandria, Va.
703-837-8811
Chinese and sushi restaurant with 13 vegan specials on the menu. Also many vegetarian options throughout 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 chicken and tofu dishes (all vegan). All meals are prepared with vegetable oil.
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.
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, soy cheese pizza and "egg" scramble.
Cafe Wilson
3033 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va.
703-816-8818
Dine-in, carry-out, and catering with a separate, inexpensive all-vegan menu including "chicken cheese steak," BLT vegan-style, and "turkey" reuben sandwiches. Located near the Clarendon Metro station.
Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va.
703-525-8646
galaxyhut.com
Small restaurant/bar with live music. Dinner menu, available 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, features several vegetarian and vegan options, including a BBQ sandwich (made with seitan) and veggie chili.
Mei’s Asian Bistro
3434 Washington Blvd.
Arlington, Va.
703-516-0123
meisasianbistro.com
Japanese and Chinese restaurant offering over 30 vegetarian dishes, including vegan chicken, beef, pork, and duck. The vegetarian soups are made with vegetarian broth and most of the noodles are vegan (the lo mein and chow mein noodles contain egg).
Oriental Gourmet Restaurant
2503 North Harrison St.
Arlington, Va.
703-534-7182
Offers a vegan menu, including a wide variety of tofu and vegetarian meat dishes.
Toscana Grill
2300 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, Va.
703-465-2100
toscanagrill.com
Eco-friendly Italian restaurant featuring a large vegan menu with entrees that include Chick’n Marsala, Chick’n Piccata, vegan pizza and more. Vegan brunch available on weekends with options such as veg-sausage and pepper scramble, vegan pancakes & waffles, tofu scramble and much more. Located near the Court House Metro station.
Falls Church
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack
130 N. Washington St.
Falls Church, Va.
703-532-9283
clareanddons.com
Offers a separate creative and tasty vegetarian menu with dishes such as "Swamp Rice" (spicy Cajun dirty rice with tofu and veggies).
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. Priced under $10.95.
Kasha’s Kitchen (in Kennedy’s Natural Foods)
1053 W. Broad St.
Falls Church, Va.
703-533-8484
A vegan-friendly sit-down deli and juice bar inside the market, serving delicious sandwiches. Try the fantastic lentil burger or the popular vegan "chicken" salad. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station. The market also sells vegan-friendly products including vegan cheese.
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 "chicken" appetizers are local favorites. Also serves a variety of noodles, soups, macrobiotic and soy dishes, as well as delicious vegan desserts.
Herndon
Saigon Pho Style
281 Sunset Park Dr.
Herndon, Va.
866-428-5401
Vietnamese cuisine with a dozen vegetarian options, including many mock meat dishes such as caramelized veggie shrimp.
McLean
Taste of Saigon
8201 Greensboro Dr.
McLean, Va.
703-790-0700
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.
Springfield
The Asian Grill
6228-A Rolling Rd.
Springfield, Va.
703-569-4800
Chinese restaurant offering a vegan menu with "beef" and "chicken," served with your choice of nine delicious spicy, sweet and savory sauces, including Thai basil, black pepper, orange or Jung Pao.
Hunan West
8938 Burke Lake Rd.
Springfield, Va.
703-425-1703
Delicious vegetarian "meat" and Chinese vegetable dishes, including lemon "chicken" and Chinese eggplant in hot garlic sauce.
Sterling
Chopsticks House
46900 Cedar Lake Plz., #140
Sterling, Va.
703-433-6688
Offers 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.
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 "chicken" 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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