VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES ARE… EVERYWHERE!

THE VARIABLE CAFE

My Son’s Pho:
homemade aroma broth, house marinated tofu, rice noodle, organic shiitake mushroom, daikon, bok choy, bean sprout, organic edamame, jalapeño, basil leaves, and side of sriracha hot sauce.

I read the vision and motto of the variable cafe and I think it is so perfect I want to share it with you, word for word.  From the owners, Plern and Joel:

“THE VARIABLE CAFE IS BASED ON CHANGE. THE NAME ALONE DERIVES FROM IT.

BE THE VARIABLE. BE THE CHANGE.

WE WANT TO DISRUPT THE CONSCIOUSNESS THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH VEGAN CUISINE.

WE WERE NOT VEGAN FOR MANY YEARS. BEFORE A FEW YEARS AGO WHEN A DEMAND FOR A CHANGE IN DIET BECAME NECESSARY. WE NEEDED TO CHANGE QUICKLY. WE DECIDED THE VARIABLE OF EATING PLANT-BASED AND THEN TO VEGAN WAS THE ANSWER TO THE EQUATION.

HUMANS ARE EXTREMELY CAPABLE OF ADAPTING.

ALONG THE WAY WE ADAPTED TO OUR DIET. WE FOUND THE NEW INGREDIENTS TO BE EXCITING TO EXPERIMENT WITH. RECREATING STAPLE DISHES OF OUR PREVIOUS EATING HABITS WITH

Vegan Tomato Basil Soup with crunchy garlic sourdough. Cozy Sunday night.

A VEGAN APPROACH

“WE FOUND IT NOT ONLY TO BE REALLY FUN TRYING TO RECREATE DISHES BUT  OFTEN FINDING IT WAS ACTUALLY EVEN BETTER.

A LIGHTBULB WENT OFF FOR BOTH OF US.

“LET’S TRY TO MAKE A RESTAURANT THAT PERPLEXES EVEN THE STRONGEST OPPOSITION TO A VEGAN DIET.

WE DARE YOU TO TAKE THE BET YOU WON’T LIKE IT :).”

The outside of the Variable Cafe in Marina Del Rey, Ca

ALWAYS FINDING THE BEST VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN LOS ANGELES!

Jane is on a relentless mission to find the BEST vegan restaurants and cafes in Los Angeles, and she’s quite successful at it.  She was super excited to try the new Variable Cafe, and after looking at the food photos, I can see why.  It is eclectic food with a variety of ethnic themes, and it also has a health bar. The menu is a good size with dishes that are delicious and beautiful.  JaneUnChained contributor Kim Delgado King and Jane ordered several different menu items, to show us some of the options.  Notice the names of the dishes, they are so creative.

Drunk Cauliflower: Organic Cauliflower with house batter and sauced up with Drunk Sauce. Organic cauliflower, organic carrot, celery, scallions, spicy mayo sauce.

West Coast Shrimp:  shrimp west LA styled. Coconut battered plant-based shrimp served with plum sauce.

Kurt Brussel:  organic brussel sprouts, vegan parmesan cheese, granny’s apple, maple lemon dijon

You and Banh Me:  We think sharing is caring. A shareable Banh Mi sandwich with spicy soy chicken, pickled cucumber/onion/daikon mix, radish, carrots, cilantro, jalapeño with our maple sriracha aioli. Served with a side of Green Goddess salad

Food being delivered to Jane and Kim at the Variable Cafe.

Jane and her fresh coconut drink.

Kim is ready to eat! Look at those hungry eyes!

OTHER OPTIONS AT THIS NEW VEGAN RESTAURANT IN LOS ANGELES

Jane and Kim made some clever menu choices at The Variable Cafe, although there are no bad choices at this flavorful spot.  However, I want to show you a few other options on the menu, so you can continue to drool over this incredible food. If you are in Los Angeles, be sure to stop by The Variable Cafe in Marina Del Rey.  Again, you can find them at:

13350 West Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90066

If you want to try and cook some delicious easy vegan recipes at home, be sure to stop by the #LunchBreakLIVE page, where we have a ton to choose from.  Until next time…

My Son’s Pho:  homemade aroma broth, house marinated tofu, rice noodle, organic shiitake mushroom, daikon, bok choy, bean sprout, organic edamame, jalapeño, basil leaves, and side of sriracha hot sauce.

Enjoy the afternoon with Vegan Carrot Cake and Ginger Turmeric Oat Latte