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True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen

New American Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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8.9/10
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    Naz F. G.
    "The Edamame Dumplings will change your life!"(27 Tips)
    Allan M.
    "Bison burger is the best burger I've had in a long time."(18 Tips)
    Jeff D.
    "Be sure to try the Medicine Man (Antioxidant Blast)!"(6 Tips)
    kevin d.
    "all good: bison burger, sashimi tuna salad, kale salad."(13 Tips)
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  • Steff H.heart icon on user image
    Steff HindJune 23, 2017
    2 words... edamame dumplings!
  • Ugur K.heart icon on user image
    Ugur KanerNovember 8, 2015
    Inside out. Try!
  • Mark M.
    Mark MellorAugust 10, 2012
    Expensive but the food is so fresh! Try the pasta dishes, delish!
  • Matthiasheart icon on user image
    MatthiasSeptember 9, 2014
    High quality Food 👏
  • Allan M.
    Allan MackiewiczJune 17, 2011
    Bison burger is the best burger I've had in a long time. Makes me want to come back from DC for another one!
  • Justin O.
    Justin OrgelFebruary 11, 2012
    Medicine Man is refreshing. Miso soup a must. Kale Pizza - awesome.
  • Franco C.heart icon on user image
    Franco CalizAugust 29, 2015
    Food was very good but the drinks leave a lot to be desired including their own specials.
  • Laila L.
    Laila LambOctober 18, 2013
    Edamame dumplings, kale salad bomb
  • FabFitFun
    FabFitFunNovember 16, 2011
    The restaurant features globally-inspired whole food, while only using the freshest ingredients of the season.
  • Betty
    BettySeptember 14, 2016
    Welcome to SAMO- where food is mediocre and prices elevated. Food is ok here. The kale guac is good. Can't really mess up pizza. Just don't fall for the spaghetti squash- definitely not worth it.
  • kevin d.
    kevin doohanApril 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    all good: bison burger, sashimi tuna salad, kale salad. Dig in!
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDJuly 29, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice healthy restaurant
  • Chris A.heart icon on user image
    Chris AbneyDecember 30, 2014
    The Bison burger was great!
  • Jeff D.
    Jeff DossettAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Be sure to try the Medicine Man (Antioxidant Blast)! Refreshing and good for you!
  • Anjna R.heart icon on user image
    Anjna RughaniAugust 19, 2016
    Vegetarian food!
  • Jeannine C.
    Going for the second time/ first time tasted Bison Burger and Miso Cod - awesome
  • Liz K.
    Liz KellyDecember 12, 2013
    The Kale drink is amazing!
  • Buy Local Market
    Buy Local MarketAugust 10, 2011
    Get 3 hours of free valet by showing a valid receipt from True Food Kitchen. Ends 09/30/2011 Read more
  • Matt W.
    Matt WeirichFebruary 22, 2013
    The edamame dumplings are to die for!
  • Emily K.
    Emily KariyaSeptember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Anything on the menu is delish!
  • Edith P.heart icon on user image
    Edith PetrovicsJuly 9, 2013
    The cucumber refresher is amazing!
  • Aaron G.heart icon on user image
    Aaron GJanuary 16, 2016
    Many gluten free dishes
  • Ayanna J.
    Ayanna JAugust 24, 2012
    The panang Thai & spicy edemame are.delicious.
  • Ashley K.
    Ashley KellyJuly 10, 2011
    T.L.T. is delicious. I could probably eat tempeh "bacon" with every meal.
  • Nada f.heart icon on user image
    Nada fouzanOctober 6, 2015
    Everything
  • Rafael A.heart icon on user image
    Rafael AcostaJune 24, 2018
    Veg/Vegan mecca. So many good choices.
  • Ania Z.
    Ania ZimnochDecember 31, 2016
    Wow, I'm so surprised this place has such good ratings. Such mediocre food. My veggie scramble was awful, cold and flavorless. I have no idea why this place is so popular.
  • Wendy L.
    Wendy L.July 12, 2012
    The bison burger is so juicy and delicious!
  • Bahar B.heart icon on user image
    Bahar BJanuary 31, 2020
    Tofu penang
  • Karlsson M.heart icon on user image
    Karlsson MartinJanuary 15, 2015
    Shaved turkey is a great light lunch.
  • Elizabeth M.
    Elizabeth McKinleyJuly 1, 2014
    Arguably the best meal I had this trip, Mediterranean salad w/out-of-this-world vinaigrette, Red Pepper Shrimp & Noodles, watermelon lemonade, melon sorbet. Watch out for sun if seated outside.
  • Maddie
    MaddieAugust 16, 2014
    Chia seed pudding is amazing
  • Robert S.
    Robert SusnarJune 23, 2012
    Edamame dumplings! This could be one of the best dishes in LA.
  • Sonjaheart icon on user image
    SonjaOctober 27, 2015
    Good vegan options!
  • Vincent I.
    Vincent IadevaiaSeptember 16, 2012
    So healthy it hurts. Consider stopping at In-N-Out on the way home!
  • Justin F.heart icon on user image
    Justin FrederickNovember 30, 2014
    Nothing you order can be bad. The staff is EXTREMELY NICE. MUST VISIT.
  • Edward K.heart icon on user image
    Edward KSeptember 12, 2015
    IMOP, appetizers >>> entrees.
  • Liam S.heart icon on user image
    Liam SasserJune 25, 2015
    Bison burger is amazing
  • Gulsah S.
    Gulsah Saygı YildirimNovember 28, 2013
    Edamame dumbling is the best!!!
  • Ecorazzi
    EcorazziOctober 12, 2011
    For Ecorazzi Eats Restaurant Week, they are offering a great deal on a 3 course prix fixe dinner menu. (Ends October 19, 2011) Read more
  • Justin O.
    Justin OrgelFebruary 11, 2012
    Miso soup. Pizzas. Everything is great!
  • Gaurav S.
    Gaurav SharmaMay 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    For vegiterians, andy's fav "tlt" is the best.
  • Christian R.
    Christian RoddyJuly 23, 2017
    This place BLOWS! Waited 40 minutes after they told us 15.. they had plenty of open tables so idk why they have the tables if they're going to leave half of gen empty.
  • Jeanette
    JeanetteSeptember 4, 2011
    Order the Flower Child. Super refreshing and delightful.
  • Inna G.heart icon on user image
    Inna GJuly 1, 2018
    Quinoa salad is not bad
  • Ian B.
    Ian BlackburnJuly 30, 2011
    To me, its all about the Shaved Turkey Pita w/Kale Salad.
  • josh A.
    josh AMarch 3, 2012
    The food is yumm & their coffee is yummier!
  • Lelik B.heart icon on user image
    Lelik BolikAugust 8, 2021
    Great breakfast place
  • Liz W.
    Liz WheadonFebruary 14, 2015
    Brilliant lunch spot
  • Katherine C.
    Katherine ChengAugust 21, 2018
    service was so so. But the pad thai was delicious.
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