1. Shojin
8.1
333 S Alameda St (W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 56 tips and reviews
Lupe Loops: omg, omg!! yum= caterpillar roll, edamame avocado salad, shitake & avocado roll.
Jen T: went here with a large group. the dynamite, sky high, and rock shiitake tempura were my favorite dishes.
Veggie Alchemy: Dynamite roll, spicy rock shiitake tempura, BBQ seitan. Phenomenal! Call for reservations.
2. Miya Sushi
8.2
5215 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Chris Simental: Get the sauteed shitake & asparagus. You will be glad you did.
Stefanie Pollard: Shiitake mushrooms and asparagus is fantastic and so is the sautéed eggplant.
Crix Lee: This place is adorbs, super friendly and GREAT prices!! Come eat here, you won't be sorry!!
3. Vinh Loi Tofu
8.6
18625 Sherman Way #101, Reseda, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
LAist: This Reseda hole-in-the-wall offers a vegan take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Try the Kevin Special, with pho noodles, faux duck and chicken meats, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots. Read more.
Jana Lee: vinh is a must when in LA. Kevin is so accomodating!
Madam Frugal: They make & sell homemade fresh tofu bricks. Their menu items are pricey (most dishes $8ish) but it's Vietnamese vegetarian so that's why it is more expensive.
5. Robata JINYA
8.9
8050 W 3rd St (at Crescent Heights Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mid-City West · 84 tips and reviews
LA Weekly: "When you're in the mood for miso-marinated beef tongue, or the delicate chicken meatballs called tsukune, or delicate grilled shiitakes, you're probably in the right restaurant." - Jonathan Gold Read more.
Oren A: Albacore sashimi with garlic and truffle. Boom. Done.
Leslie Monchin: Melt in yo mouth. Chicken and oysters, tsukune, pork chashu, shrimp toast were all delish. Order the ramen half-size! Black ramen ftw
8. Trader Joe's
8.9
9290 Culver Blvd (at Ince Blvd.), Culver City, CA
Grocery Store · Downtown Culver City · 64 tips and reviews
Credit-Aid: Credit Repair Software: Try making your own pizza, the refrigerated dough is about $1.25 and it's amazing. I make mine with TJ's pizza sauce, shredded mozerella, goat cheese, pesto and shitake mushrooms
Darlene Jefferson: Love the Breads, veggies, cheeses, wines, & snacks!
Jessica: Bring your own grocery bags!!!! And instead of standing and watching - help bag your own groceries. The cashier, and the line behind you, will be thankful.
9. Off Vine
8.0
6263 Leland Way (at Vine), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 31 tips and reviews
Kyle Davis: Try the smoked salmon and shiitake mushroom scramble.
Jeremy Guskin: Still one of the most lovely and civilized places to eat in Hollywood.
Rachel Mercer: Really great for a casual date. Romantic setting (sit outside if you can!) - the food is wonderful, the pricing is reasonable, their Risotto specials are amazing and the (Chocolate) Souffle is a must.
12. Sushi Sasabune
8.2
11917 Wilshire Blvd (at Armacost Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Brentwood · 91 tips and reviews
Wednesday: Halibut, Japanese snapper, baked muscle, sea oyster 😋😋 scallop with shiitake mushroom 😋😋
Christine P: The monkfish liver (Ankimo) is one of the freshest you'll get in LA. Buttery melt-in-your-mouth heaven!
Eater: The omakase menu includes classic nigiri pieces such as maguro and toro, in addition to butterfish, albacore and yellowtail. Prices are high to match the quality, upwards of $200 a person.