This Arab American Heritage Month, feast your eyes on this collection of restaurants featuring mouthwatering plant-based Arab cuisine.
Arab cuisine has no shortage of plant-based options, from creamy hummus to fresh fattoush and crispy falafel. This Arab American Heritage Month, check out these Arab restaurants serving up some stellar veganized staples! While these restaurants aren’t exclusively plant-based, their animal-free (and often vegan by default!) offerings cater to anyone looking for a tasty, compassionate plate.
1.Yara – New York City, NY
Yara prides itself on the concept of celebrating wellness through food—it boasts nearly 20 vegan options, including fassoulia and a beet falafel sandwich. A cozy bonus: every Wednesday night, Yara’s got live jazz!
2. Carousel Restaurant – Glendale and Hollywood, CA
Carousel Restaurant has been a California favorite for over 40 years and a haven for vegans seeking their favorite Arab dishes. What sounds more mouthwatering than a warm spinach fatayer, fresh moussaka, or a trio of vegan kibbeh?
3. Cedars Restaurant – Orlando, FL
Located in the heart of Orlando, Cedars Restaurant serves up some of the best Lebanese food in the US. We appreciate the restaurant’s clearly labeled vegan options, including mezzes like tabbouleh, salata el raheb, and baba ghanouj.
4. Aladdin’s Eatery – Various Locations in OH, PA, NC, and IN
Aladdin’s Eatery describes itself as a restaurant that serves “healthy and flavorful Lebanese-American foods that align with [customers’] dietary preferences and requirements,” and that it believes in “treating [its] guests with Lebanese hospitality by adhering to high standards for quality service.” This is a philosophy we can indulge in—along with its mouthwatering loubie bzeit and mujadara!
5. Anita’s Kitchen – Ferndale and Detroit, MI
Anita’s Kitchen was voted the best Mediterranean in Detroit’s metro area, and for good reason! The extensive menu features vegan options like falafel pita sandwiches, lentil soup, and a variety of salads. You can even find Anita’s Kitchen at the Detroit Metro airport!