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True Food Kitchen
New American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
"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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Tara CunninghamSeptember 18, 2013Everything they say about the Edamame Dumplings are true, so so good! Watermelon salad is yummy and refreshing. Def coming back, there are a lot more interesting things on the menu I want to try!
KikiJune 10, 2013THE BEST! Food is excellent, they only serve what's in season so the taste and quality will be consistently great, plus there is something for EVERYONE. Excellent meme pour les non vegetariens lol!
Dëva HolikOctober 27, 2014On weekends they serve breakfast later. Try the quinoa pan cakes or market scramble. During the week the fish tacos are great. Try the edamame dumplings daily soup or one of their custom drinks
Julia CoolevaFebruary 17, 2019Great place for Vegetarians - interesting and tasty options. Prices are fair. A quinoa burger is on the pic - try if you a are a vegetarian. Kale Aid is also worth to try!
Pocket SunOctober 12, 2014Loved it! The bison burger was great, the refreshing juice (Bright Eyes) was very good. Edamame dumplings were comforting. Chia seed dessert was delicious. Look forward to its Chicago location!
True Food Kitchen provides such great healthy meal options without sacrificing quality or taste. The edamame dumplings are a must! I'm also a huge fan of the Inside Out Quinoa Burger & the juices here
Rick NijhuisOctober 8, 2016Yummy healthy food. Edamame dumplings with dashi and truffle sauce & the seared tuna salad with grapefruit and avocado are both winners! 9/10
Danny VigilJanuary 28, 2016Yummy horchata and matcha drink. They have veggie options on the menu with good amount portions of food. Love the mood and decor of the place.
Mary DawsonAugust 22, 2015The Huevos Rancheros was tasty, as was the curry although the veg was a little undercooked for our liking. Lovely atmosphere and service though! Would visit again.
Skinny Girl EatsFebruary 16, 2017Matcha Horchata Latte was amazing. Tuna tartar starter was 🙌🏼. Everything that arrived to our table was colorful and healthy. Saw 3 celebs here as well if you care about that stuff.
Michelle SNovember 20, 2018One of my favorite restaurants. The tempeh sandwich was pretty good but a little too much tempeh for me. Butternut squash pie was delicious as was brussels sprouts app.
Sheila MFebruary 7, 2015Great food!! Local, sustainable, healthy and delicious. Cucumber Honey Lemonade is very refreshing to drink. Super busy place, sit at the communal table to speed up sitting time.
Pamela LealAugust 6, 2017Buddha bowl with cucumber noodles as a base instead of ancient grains 👌🏼😘 sparkling green tea & green juice drinks are reaaally good
- The Edamame Dumplings will change your life! I love this place...so many options I have the hardest time picking from the menu.
Great gluten free options such as turkey burger on gluten-free bun or black bean quinoa burger. Can't go wrong, everything is delicious and healthy. Good wines.
Los AngelesJanuary 14, 2014One of the most extensive gluten-free options in town, including turkey lasagna and an “inside-out” quinoa burger garnished with hummus, tzatziki, tomato, avocado and feta.
Kimberly HJune 17, 2013Edamame Dumplings are delicious. It's a good serving size (4 large dumplings in an amazing sauce) but i could have has multiple servings as I just couldn't get enough of their goodness.
Global HighlanderOctober 8, 2014Great healthy and nutritious food. Friendly and attentive staff. Great location in Santa Monica. Nice local canned beer.
Ale MaestrelliJune 19, 2016The food is divine! The atmosphere is buzzing, the staff friendly and helpful. It's the healthy choice that doesn't break your bank account! WIN WIN
tara KirklandJune 11, 2012Everything here is fantastic! The menu changes often so it is hard to recommend anything, buy I have never been disappointed here, so go for it. The wontons were the best I have ever had.
Paul T.August 13, 2016Eat and drink healthy with no guilt. The pizza was delicious, my daughter had a turkey wrap that tasted just carved. The inside out quinoa burger was sublime.
Cindy Purkey NakagawaAugust 7, 2014My fav place to eat...could come here everyday! Try the chia seed coconut banana pudding for dessert delish! 😍
VEEV SpiritsMarch 19, 2015Don't miss the Grapefruit Mojitos at True Food Kitchen in Santa Monica! Plus the street tacos are out of this world good, and amazingly healthy.
LizNovember 24, 2018So many healthy, vegetarian options! We had the edamame dumplings, squash pizza, and chopped salad. All were fresh and delicious.
Rachel MercerSeptember 23, 2012The hummus here is to. die. for. A nice, quiet venue if you've been out wandering the promenade and are looking to relax. Do NOT ask for a Diet Coke. They brew their own sodas in-house.
Caroline BlackSeptember 26, 2016Everything so fresh and healthy with beautiful flavours. Recommend the grilled chicken kale salad and the Greek salad houmous.
The Natural is on the juice menu and is so simple and delicious. If you're going for fresh/sunny day, go farmers market salad. Cloudy day, try the Panang curry.
Ben ZweigJuly 18, 2015The edamame truffle dumplings are amazing but there aren't enough to share, so keep it to yourself.
Jon. AthasAugust 11, 2014The miso soup with mushrooms is a must. Great combinations of ingredients. A good deal for a starter. Serves 1 very well.
JoySeptember 9, 2011So happy they opened this location so I don't have to drive down to Newport Beach anymore. Everything is excellent. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients. "Medicine Man" drink is my favorite.
Avner SchwarzAugust 19, 2017Fresh and very tasty. Fish tacos were great! So was the shrimp salad.. kids menu items a bit too sophisticated for kids...
Alice KamenetskyOctober 22, 2017Edamame dumplings are as good as everyone says. Ancient Grains bowl and sparkling tea are also very good- if you're vegetarian, get the kale salad. If you're pescetarian get kale salad & salmon. If you eat chicken, kale salad & chicken. Basically, don't miss the kale salad. Trust me.
Ms HeleneMay 14, 2016Seared tuna salad with Asian ginger sesame dressing $18, matcha green tea latte almond milk $4. Healthy, seasonal food
Ana Victoria CalderonOctober 28, 2014gluten free pita bread and pizza is delicious! great option for anyone who is sensitive to dairy and gluten
Lee CroucherSeptember 14, 2014Amazing service, friendly staff, amazing food - definitely try out the Bison burger
- Undoubtedly he beat restaurant in Santa Monica. Try the edamame dumplings.
BordeauxWinesMarch 1, 2012When it comes to great food with real ingredients, TFK delivers. Satisfy your inner foodie and pair your dish with a Bordeaux. You won’t be disappointed!
Rami IsmailOctober 5, 2016Genuinely everything is overwhelmingly healthy and full of flavor, but a special recommendation for the edamame dumplings.
Meira GottliebJune 30, 2018Fast service. Edamame dumplings were good (but small). The salad was very tasty.
MacKenzie GreenMarch 7, 2013This restaurant is beyond delicious! Best gluten free crust on a pizza I've we're had. I wasn't disappointed with the farmers market salad either.
This place gets BUSY!!! Try the gluten free pizza crust. Order your chicken chopped salad with grilled chicken, and you won't be disappointed.
Everything here like makes your body smile on a cellular level. But a serious fave is the Shaved Turkey Pita Sandwich thing. Delish. Deeeelish.
Poppy ByronMay 30, 2018Good grief, this might be the best vegan food I ever had. Wow! Options for carnivores too.
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True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica Pl Suite 172
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
Chef-driven restaurant & scratch bar featuring a seasonal lineup of creative, crave-able dishes & handcrafted cocktails - with a healthy twist. True Food's menu emphasizes wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients with thoughtful preparations to highlight the natural health benefits & flavors.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(310) 593-8300
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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