Allow me introduce you to PLANTA — the restaurant I take all my non-vegan friends to. And since you and I are getting to know each other, consider this your official invitation!

Now listen… I’m kind of a vegan food snob. So when I call a restaurant my favorite, that’s saying A LOT. But PLANTA earns the title every. single. time.

Let’s talk about why.

⭐️ Why PLANTA Is That Vegan Restaurant

1. They focus on plants — and they do it exceptionally well.

I can appreciate a good vegan “meat” every now and then, but what I love about PLANTA is that they let plants shine. Their dishes are so balanced, flavorful, and beautifully crafted that you won’t miss the substitutes.

2. They elevate familiar comfort foods.

PLANTA is definitely on the “upscale vegan” spectrum — but what they do so brilliantly is take foods you already know and love (pizza, sushi, pasta) and turn them into plant-forward masterpieces. You get the comfort and the creativity.

3. My non-vegan friends love it.

This might be the biggest compliment of all.
Good food is good food — and PLANTA makes good food. Period.

4. The ambiance? Sleek + sexy.

Think: beautiful décor, warm lighting, and dishes that look like edible art.

Perfect for:

• A first date
• A birthday dinner
• A girls’ brunch
• Or your “treat-yourself” moment

Every dish feels like an invitation to a plant-driven culinary adventure.

🌱 My Favorite Starters at PLANTA

Start the night strong with these flavor bombs:

• Bang Bang Broccoli — sweet chili + peanut sauce = perfection
• Croquetas — mushroom bacon, cashew mozzarella, garlic aioli
• Crispy Gyoza — spinach + aji amarillo swimming in a chimichurri dream
• Avocado Beetroot Tartare — citrus soy, pine nuts, sesame, taro chips (honorable mention!)
• 1,000 Layer Crispy Potatoes — good flavor, but I wish they were crispier

🍣 For the Sushi Lovers

If sushi is your love language, PLANTA will spoil you:

• Unagi Eggplant — miso truffle glaze
• Ahi Watermelon — ginger, citrus soy
• Firecracker Roll — Japanese sweet potato, avocado, unagi, potato straws, gochujang mayo
• Torched & Pressed — avocado, miso truffle glaze

🍝 Burgers, Pasta & More: The Mains

You cannot go wrong with:

• Spaghettini Carbonara
  Mushroom bacon, smoked tempeh, cracked pepper, almond parmesan
• The House Burger
  Cheese, mushroom bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, secret sauce
• Any of their pizzas
  (Trust me. Just pick one. It will be good.)
• Japanese “Steak”
  My meat-eating friends LOVE this dish.
  For me, it was almost too meaty — but the flavor? Amazing.

🍰 Save Room for Dessert

PLANTA’s desserts never disappoint, but if it’s available, order the:

Matcha Cheesecake

Berry compote, whipped cream, graham crust
I haven’t met a PLANTA dessert I didn’t like.

💡 Pro Tips for the Best PLANTA Experience

1. Go with 3+ friends and order family-style
   You’ll save money and taste more dishes.
2. Order at least one starter, one sushi, and one entrée per person
   The dishes are rich — you’ll be satisfied.
3. Ask your server about seasonal specials
   PLANTA always has something creative on rotation.
4. Go with an open mind
   Try something new, even if it’s outside your comfort zone.
5. Know that each PLANTA concept is different
   • PLANTA Queen
   • PLANTA Cocina
   • PLANTA
     They share some dishes, but each has unique offerings. If your city has more than one, visit all of them!

🌍 Where to Find PLANTA

The good news? There’s probably one near you!

PLANTA has restaurants in major cities in the U.S. and Canada, including:

• New York
• Chicago
• Miami
• Los Angeles
• Washington D.C. / Maryland / Virginia area
• Toronto

Before you travel or plan a night out, check the menu at your nearest location. Then message me — I want to hear what you think!

🌱 The PLANTA Story

Led by Co-founder and Executive Chef David Lee, PLANTA was born in 2016 with a mission:
to make plant-based dining more accessible, more exciting, and more delicious.

Their goal?
To create a hospitality experience that’s 100% plant-based and 100% indulgent — proof that plants can change the world.

And honestly? After eating there more times than I can count, I believe it.