LA outreach: SHOJIN

It's a first for the VeganSLOdown: an LA post. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to step on QuarryGirl's toes (we adore those little toes), but I just think that Central Coast vegans should know about this lovely gem in the quiet hood of Little Tokyo. Oh Shojin, you're repped by Alicia Silverstone, you use mushrooms in so many fine ways, your raw desserts are to-die-for. And let's just say how freakin cute your little place is.

Some highlights:

*Spicy Rock Shiitake Tempura: Shiitake mushrooms lightly battered and fried, tossed in spicy wasabi mayonnaise (OMFG!!)

*Shiitake & Avocado Roll

*Raw Chocolate Cake: RAW IS GOOD (so don't believe what people say)

Perhaps what is so cool is that the peeps at Shojin really stand behind veganism as a lifestyle and not just a fad--they seem to practice what they preach. Oh did I mention they have a pretty sweet lunch menu?!

So if this hasn't already inspired you to take a trip down to LA, hit it up next time you're down south. You will not be disappointed. And parking is so easy!!

Shojin

333 S. Alameda St. (Ste. 310)

Los Angeles, Ca 90013