And, no, this article isn’t just about falafel.
Want to transport your taste buds to Lebanon, Armenia, and Israel without leaving the city? Check out these restaurants offering vegan Middle Eastern cuisine in LA!
B’ivrit
Pop-Up
This pop-up takes to the streets of LA with flavorful vegan Middle Eastern food! At any given event, B’ivrit serves Shawarma Pitas, Falafel Baskets, Tabuli Salad, Hummus, and a fan-favorite Knafe dessert. Invented by Palestinian Arabs over 1,000 years ago, knafe features shredded phyllo dough spun with cheese, soaked in simple syrup, and topped with pistachios. Now can you see why this is so rare to find vegan?
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BeeWali’s Vegan AF
Eagle Rock
The menu at BeeWali’s Vegan AF features a variety of cuisines. Among the lineup? Vegan Middle Eastern-inspired kabob, shawarma, falafel, and more. In addition to the classics, try a fusion item like the Kaboburrito loaded with rice, hummus, cucumber salad, roasted Anaheim pepper salsa, ground kabob, and a tahini aioli.
Courtesy of BeeWali’s Vegan AF
NOMÏÏS
Pop-Up
Specializing in vegan Lebanese food, NOMÏÏS fills a void in the LA foodie scene. We tried their Lebanese Chk’n Wings, Shawarma Fries, and Custard Baklava Cup at Vegandale, and let us just say—we’re STILL thinking about that food months later. It’s that good! Please note: NOMÏÏS is currently closed due to a family emergency. Check their Instagram page for updates.
NOMÏÏS Photo by Allie Mitchell
Mazal
Lincoln Heights
Vegan-Friendly
Tal Zaiet opened Mazal to share his mother’s recipes with Los Angeles. The family run vegetarian restaurant offers a variety of scratch-made vegan shareables like labneh, bourekas, hummus, couscous, and more. Complete with warm, fluffy pita bread and a glass of sustainable vegan wine, dinners at Mazal are top-notch!
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Mizlala
West Adams, Hollywood, & Sherman Oaks
Vegan-Friendly
Inspired by Israel and the Middle East, Mizlala is home to vegan-friendly dishes that even Keith Lee would give a 10 out of 10! All of Mizlala’s sides are vegan—including the iconic Sumac Fries and Brussels Sprouts. The Falafel Pita, Plate, and Salad entreés are vegan upon request. And no order is complete without a rich, creamy Halva Cinnamon Tahini Shake!
Courtesy of Mizlala
Furn Saj
Calabasas, Glendora, & Granada Hills
Vegan-Friendly
Furn Saj is a hidden gem for vegan-friendly Lebanese food. Begin your meal with warm zaatar mana’ish (Middle Eastern flatbread) and creamy hummus. Then move on to an entrée laden with falafel, vegan chicken, and Impossible meat. And wash it all down with a cup of traditional tea!
Courtesy of Furn Saj
Carousel Restaurant
Hollywood & Glendale
Vegan-Friendly
We were today years old when we found out Carousel Restaurant offers a separate vegan menu. Among the plant-based Armenian and Lebanese dishes? Moussaka, Muhammara, Fattoush Salads, and Mantee with a non-dairy yogurt sauce. Order items a la carte or go for the family-style Vegan Hafleh, which is the Arabic word for a big get-together.
Courtesy of Carousel Restaurant
Spitz
Downtown LA, Eagle Rock, Los Feliz, & Studio City
Vegan-Friendly
Switch up your regular lunch routine with Spitz’s nutritious take on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food! Their wickedly flavorful vegan options include the Vegan Medi, Berliner, & Remix Bowls, Doner Salad, Doner Basket, and Wrap.
Courtesy of Spitz
