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True Food Kitchen

New American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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True Food Kitchen

8.9^/10

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Ranked #1 for gluten-free food in Los Angeles
"The Edamame Dumplings will change your life!"(27 Tips)
"Bison burger is the best burger I've had in a long time."(18 Tips)
"Be sure to try the Medicine Man (Antioxidant Blast)!"(6 Tips)
"all good: bison burger, sashimi tuna salad, kale salad."(13 Tips)

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Blaire vJanuary 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Never had anything bad here, I especially like the brown rice teriyaki bowl and the curry.
lyndsey wilsonMay 11, 2012
The tortilla soup is hot hot hot! But so good good good! Try it if it's the soup of the day.
Akiko IOctober 22, 2013
Great ambiance, good drinks, decent foods. I love the tofu salad!
Stuart TaylorAugust 9, 2014
Food is amazing here, service is good and the restaurant looks really good
Huaisi CenSeptember 19, 2016
Like the open kitchen design of the restaurant.
Larisa GrollemondNovember 28, 2016
The curry is great, and the chia seed pudding was actually pretty tasty.
nesia deswardtJanuary 19, 2016
Amazing high quality whole plant creative foods!
AIDA King 👉🏼 official INSTAGRAM @aida.loves 🤗August 31, 2017
Been here 5+ times
You can't go wrong with this super healthy resto.
Winnie KhooJune 10, 2019
Fave: avocado toast
Sam KeeneMarch 31, 2012
If you're considering the Shaved Turkey, try it with gluten free pita. It's amazing!
Charm B. TrippinMarch 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
You don't have to be a vegan to enjoy the heart healthy Tempeh (bacon)-Lettuce-Tomato (TLT).
BettySeptember 14, 2016
Welcome to SAMO- where food is mediocre and prices elevated. Food is ok here. The kale guac is good. Can't really mess up pizza. Just don't fall for the spaghetti squash- definitely not worth it.
Amber RichaneSeptember 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This place rocks. I love the 50/50 w sandwiches and the teriyaki bowl is yummy.
Andrea GOctober 19, 2019
Service was fantastic and their food was even better!
@nvteSeptember 8, 2016
Amazing summer menu, so fresh and simple. Going back tonight
Vidya ReddyMarch 29, 2014
Roasted sea bass served friday- Sunday tastes Delicious
amy chenAugust 9, 2012
Love the food. Had a Banh mi with spicy tofu and it was perfect.
julio aguiarSeptember 24, 2016
Tacos with fish is really good
ᴡ CisnerosAugust 4, 2014
Order the bison burger is SOOO GOOOD
Jason CMarch 8, 2015
The Kale-Aide was delicious. Lemony-Kale goodness.
Ross SheingoldJuly 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Watermelon and heirloom tomato salad. Get it. So good!
Dan SanginésAugust 19, 2016
Kale Guacamole and Lasagna are great
FarahFebruary 17, 2019
Mediterranean chicken pita 🥰9/10
Michael QJune 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Order your food to go and eat it on the sunny dining deck on the 3rd floor.
Michel MüllerOctober 26, 2017
The bowl with salmon was suuuuper good. Lve it
Pleasure PalateMay 11, 2011
I really enjoyed their Bison Burger because the bison meat itself was juicy and full of flavor.
Del GohMay 30, 2011
Fantastic and healthy food at very reasonable prices. Must try. Roasted chicken was awesome!
Mark MellorAugust 10, 2012
Expensive but the food is so fresh! Try the pasta dishes, delish!
Odelia MamanAugust 19, 2016
The grill Avocado is amazing
George OetomoJanuary 3, 2016
Everything is good!! (8.5/10)
Mary Colette NatashaJanuary 12, 2015
Excellent food when you're looking for some gluten free and vegan dishes.
A MAugust 12, 2015
Delicious! Buffalo burger with sweet potato hash browns and kale salad.
Khalid ADecember 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I had the burger and the curry and both were tasty
Burak OruçAugust 31, 2017
Fresh salads, perfect margarita pizza
Ralf KeukeleireJuly 29, 2013
The Buffalo burger was great! Staff super friendly!
Justin OrgelFebruary 11, 2012
Medicine Man is refreshing. Miso soup a must. Kale Pizza - awesome.
Jeff DossettAugust 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Be sure to try the Medicine Man (Antioxidant Blast)! Refreshing and good for you!
Jeet TakwaniDecember 29, 2016
Great food. Try the spicy noodles bowl with honey ginger beer juice
Tolga ÖrgünAugust 7, 2014
Very healty pizza, excellent wines
Allan MackiewiczJune 17, 2011
Bison burger is the best burger I've had in a long time. Makes me want to come back from DC for another one!
Amy ChangAugust 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Check out the edamame dumplings! Delish.
Christian RoddyJuly 23, 2017
This place BLOWS! Waited 40 minutes after they told us 15.. they had plenty of open tables so idk why they have the tables if they're going to leave half of gen empty.
Franco CalizAugust 29, 2015
Food was very good but the drinks leave a lot to be desired including their own specials.
Ashley KellyJuly 10, 2011
T.L.T. is delicious. I could probably eat tempeh "bacon" with every meal.
Kalika YapMarch 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
There's a valet right in front of the restaurant. They will validate your ticket for free!
Patryk KizakOctober 25, 2016
Really tasty food and amazing atmosphere
LMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Shaved turkey on pita with grapes and kale #heavenly
FabFitFunNovember 16, 2011
The restaurant features globally-inspired whole food, while only using the freshest ingredients of the season.
Kateryna ZJanuary 12, 2019
Been here 10+ times
“Ancient grains” bowl is a must
Erika Siqueira de Castro NevesJanuary 31, 2017
One of my favorite healthy places in LA!

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