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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Shizen · Mission
The Infatuation. A fully plant-based sushi bar in the Mission. The Prime Suspect roll layers creamy gochujang aioli, crunchy sweet potato crisps and marinated eggplant.
Golden Era · Civic Center
The Infatuation. A Vietnamese-rooted vegan kitchen in Civic Center. Plant-based protein in a lightly spicy lemongrass sauce, fried and charred with sweet chili, or stuffed into a banh xeo.
Peña Pachamama · North Beach
The Infatuation. A North Beach live-music venue serving Bolivian vegan food. The large organic sampler brings a flaky empanada, plant-based albondigas and sweet plantains.
Rad Radish · Hayes Valley
The Infatuation. A vegan fast-casual spot with Mediterranean-Italian and occasional Mexican dishes. The al pastor bowl with tangy green salsa, jackfruit meatballs, and a vanilla oat soft serve.
Teranga · Embarcadero
The Infatuation. A Senegalese restaurant that, while not a vegan restaurant itself, carries a clearly marked vegan track: a maafe peanut stew with kabocha and sweet potato, and a djolof with mixed vegetables.