Washington DC is a multi-cultural city, and vegetarians can select from a wide variety of international foods, including Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Korean. Whether you are shopping in historic Georgetown, visiting your legislators on Capitol Hill, or enjoying a late evening out at an Adams Morgan hotspot, vegetarian options abound.

Visit Soul Vegetarian Restaurant for some Vegan macaroni and “cheese” be sure to add a side of greens and some barbecue twists. In the bustling K Street area, find time for healthful vegetarian food at Java Green, which offers traditional Korean rice and noodle dishes, vegan mock-chicken drumsticks, and a non-dairy version of the traditional ice cream sundae.

The DC suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia offer even more options. Local vegetarians rave about the tofu gyro at the Berwyn CafÈ in College Park, MD. Marinated and slowly roasted, this dish makes for a hearty meal when served over a plate of brown rice. Yuan Fu, located in the Washington DC suburb of Rockville, Maryland, offers vibrant versions of Chinese dishes such as Wonton soup or tofu skin rolls with black bean sauce and Chinese spinach. And the next time someone asks “But what do you eat?” hand them this guide, treat them to lunch, and share the experience of peaceful cuisine.

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Adams Morgan

Amsterdam Falafel Shop (meatless with vegan options)

Falafel & french fries.
2425 - 18th Street NW.
Su-M 11am-midnight, Tu-W 11am-2:30am, F-Sa 11am-4am.
(202) 234-1969

Columbia Heights

Everlasting Life (vegan)
Deli and Juice Bar
2928 Georgia Avenue NW (map)
M-Sa 10:30am-8:30pm, Su 11:30am-7:30pm
(202) 232-1700

Sticky Fingers Bakery (vegan)
Vegan bakery, serving soups, salads, entrees & sweets
1370 Park Rd (@ 14th St NW. (1 block north of Columbia Heights metro)
M-Fr 7am-7pm, Sa 8am-7pm, Su 9am-5pm
(202) 299-9700

Downtown

Pedro and Vinny’s (v) 1500 K St NW.
Usually open M-F, but schedule varies.
Website is updated daily for business hours: www.pedroandvinnys.com

Dupont Circle

The Science Club (ve) 1136 19th Street NW.
202-775-0747.
M-Th 5:00pm - 2:00am, F 5:00pm-3:00am, Sa 8:00pm-3:00am.

Dupont

Maoz Vegetarian (Ve) All vegetarian falafel. 1817 M St NW. 202-290-3117.
M-Th: 11 am-11 PM, F-Sa 11am-3am, Su 12pm-9pm.

Farragut North

Java Green (meatless with vegan options)
Healthy Korean dishes, paninis, salads, noodles, and vegan deserts.
1020 19th St. NW (map)
M-F 7am-8pm, Sa 10am-7pm, Closed Su.
(202) 775-8899

Farragut West

Nirvana (meatless with vegan options)
Wide variety of Indian food, with a weekday lunch buffet.
1810 K St. NW (map)
M-Th 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-8:30pm, F-Sa 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
(202) 223-5043

Federal Triangle

Indian Delight (meatless with vegan options)
South Indian
Post Office Pavillion, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue (map)
7 days 11am-7:30pm.
(202) 371-2295

Georgetown

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen (meatless with vegan options)
Primarily South Indian, with a few North Indian dishes
3291A M St. NW (map)
M-F 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sa 11:30am-10pm, Su 11:30am-9:30pm
(202) 625-6625

Howard University

Soul Vegetarian Restaurant (vegan)
Greens, vegan macaroni and cheese, barbecue tofu and more.
2606 Georgia Avenue NW (map)
M-Sa Noon-9pm, Su 11am-3pm.
(202) 328-7685

Shaw

Vegetate (meatless with vegan options)
International cuisine.
1414 9th Street NW (near Shaw Metro Station). (map)
Th 6-9:30pm, F-Sa 6-11pm, Su 11am-2:30pm (brunch), 6-9:30pm. Closed M-W.
(202) 232-4585.

Upper Northwest

Senbeb Cafe' (meatless with vegan options)
6224 Third Street NW. (map)
(202) 249-0917
M-Sa 8am-11pm.

Maryland

Baltimore

Emily’s Café and Desserts (V) All vegan breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, doughnuts and desserts.
4901 Springarden Dr. 443-858-7045.
M, W, Th, Fr 7am- 430pm, Sa 10am-5pm, Su 9am-2pm. Closed Tu.

Clarksville

Great Sage (meatless with vegan options)
International organic cuisine
5809 Clarksville Square Drive (map)
Tu-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm, Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Closed M.
(443) 535-9400

Columbia

Mango Grove (ve)
6365-B Dobbin Rd.
410-884-3426.
M, W-Su 11:30am-3:30pm, 5pm-9:30pm. Closed Tu.

College Park

Berwyn Café (meatless with vegan options)
Stuffed pitas, organic brown rice plates, soups, salads and Su brunch.
5010 Berwyn Road (map)
Tu-Sa 11am-7:30pm. Closed Su & M.
(301) 345-9898

Gaithersburg

Madras Palace (meatless with vegan options)
Indian
74 Bureau Drive (map)
M-Th 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm, F 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sa 11:30am-10:30pm, Su 11:30am-10pm
(301) 977-1600

Woodlands Express (ve) Indian.
239 Muddy Branch Rd.
301-990-4348.
Daily 11:30am-9:30pm.

Greenbelt

Madras Palace (meatless with vegan options)
Indian
8839 Greenbelt Road(map)
Tu-Thurday 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9pm, F 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sa 11:30am-10:30pm, Su 11:30am-9pm
(301) 552-3353

Hyattsville

Woodlands (meatless with vegan options)
Indian, Weekend buffet
8046 New Hampshire Avenue (map)
7 days a week 11:30am-9:30pm
(301) 434-4202

Largo

Soul Vegetarian Restaurant (vegan)
Greens, vegan macaroni and cheese, barbecue tofu and more.
9185 Central Ave (map)
M-Sa 10am-9pm, Su 11am-7pm.
(301) 324-6900

Rockville

The Vegetable Garden (vegan)
Chinese.
11618 Rockville Pike (map)
7 days 11:30am-10pm.
(301) 468-9301

Yuan Fu (vegan) (FoA review)
Chinese
798 Rockville Pike (map)
Su-Thurday 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-10:30pm
(301) 762-5937

Takoma Park

Udupi Palace (meatless with vegan options)
North and South Indian
1329 University Blvd (map)
7 days a week 11:30am-9:30pm
(301) 434-1531

The Organic Falafel Stand (V) Middle Eastern.
7224 Carroll Ave.
301-512-7535.
M-F 11:30am-7:30pm.

Virginia

Arlington

Saran Foods (meatless with vegan options)
Indian
5151 N. Lee Highway (map)
Tu-Su 11am-9:30pm, Closed Mondays.
(703) 533-3600

Fairfax

Woodlands (meatless with vegan options)
Indian, Weekend buffet
4078 Jermantown Road (map)
M-F 11:30am-10pm, Sa 11:30am-10pm, Su 11:30am-9:30pm.
(703) 385-1996

Vienna

Amma Vegetarian Kitchen (meatless with vegan options)
Indian
344-A Maple Avenue E (Route 1223) (map)
M-Th 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-9:30pm, F-Su 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30-10pm.
(703) 938-5328

Sunflower (meatless with vegan options)
Chinese, Japanese
2531 Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) (map)
(703) 319-3888
M-Sa 11:30am-9:30pm Su 12pm-9:30pm

Herndon

Chutney’s Vegetarian (ve) South Indian.
2415-B5 Centreville Rd.
703-793-9876.
M-Sa 9:00am to 8:00pm, Su 10:00am-4:00pm.