61464 Sun Jul 11 13:09:50 -0700 2004 11 2 Los Angeles Area 0 326164 Help! I'm a visiting Bay Area hound and am struggling to find good options for our group, which includes 1 strict vegan, 1 vegetarian, and 2 omnivores. We are staying in Torrance but are down in Long Beach for the Olympic swim trials. (We're also willing to drive a bit for good food.) We've got 4 more days and nights to go, so I need a lot of help! I've read about Pollo Inka and Flossie's in Torrance, which sound mouth-watering but look pretty unsuitable for vegans. The nonvegans enjoyed a noodle lunch at Mishima, but again, it looked like there was nothing there for vegans. Any suggestions for any kind of ethnic cuisines would be especially welcome. Thanks in advance. Sun Jul 11 13:09:50 -0700 2004 0 beanbag 1 326167 Here's a newish Chinese veggie spot in the Torrance area that I've not yet had a chance to try: House of Vege 2439 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA Phone: 310-530-1180 Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy your stay. Link: http://www.gohouseofvege.com/ Sun Jul 11 14:28:48 -0700 2004 326164 0 Scott Baio 2 326171 Thanks -- that's the one place I'd found so far on my Chowhound searches, so we'll try that one tonight. I'll post a review. Sun Jul 11 14:43:51 -0700 2004 326167 0 beanbag 2 326680 some of my friends rave about this place ive been invited a few times but missed out you can do the all you can eat special you order a dish if you finish it you can order more go with a group of friends and order your hearts delight for 12$ per person Wed Jul 14 02:56:23 -0700 2004 326167 0 gold 1 326175 Happy Veggie on Warner and Golden West-back of the shopping center. Closed Sundays. Best vegan restaurant ever-15 mins from LB Get the "fish" wraps Sun Jul 11 15:08:51 -0700 2004 326164 0 Bob Barnett 1 326188 I have never been but have always noticed this place below a local Trader Joes: Vegan Terra Café 28901 S. Western Ave. #123 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 The Terraces Shopping Center, located just below Trader Joe's Phone: 310-833-7977 Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - 7 days a week Sun Jul 11 17:43:44 -0700 2004 326164 0 Ernie 1 326198 I've enjoyed dinners at: 1) The Spot (vegan) in Hermosa Beach http://www.worldfamousspot.com/ 2) Green Temple (vegan) in Redondo Beach http://www.sahadilce.com/The_Green_Temple.html --- Ravi Sun Jul 11 20:31:00 -0700 2004 326164 0 Ravi 2 326216 Is this the spot on the beach with killer breakfasts? Sun Jul 11 22:32:30 -0700 2004 326198 0 Cat'sChow 3 326441 I don't know about breakfast. I have only been there for lunch and dinner. Mon Jul 12 23:02:09 -0700 2004 326216 0 Ravi 1 326213 Open Sesame, on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore (Long Beach) has a couple of strictly vegetarian items on the menu, which may very well be vegan. This is a small, really good, Lebanese/middle eastern cafe. If the Olympic swim trials are at the Belmont pool, it's just east on 2nd street maybe a mile. Sun Jul 11 22:16:08 -0700 2004 326164 0 LBQT 2 326737 Hi beanbag -- I would definitely second this recommendation. It's a casual place (don't know if you are looking for more upscale) that has great veg / vegan choices, including a veg lentil soup which is delicious. When I am in SF, I have been craving this place and beelining for it whenever I am in the area. Was just there with a vegan who asked them several questions about food, and they were very open to the questions. My vegetarian aunt does pretty well at the sushi places in Gardena and Long Beach (ie., Koi in Seal Beach, Sushi of Naples) and they give her some great vegetarian rolls, including some at Sushi of Naples wrapped in thin cucumber vs. seaweed (just for variation). Koi is better quality for the cost if you ask me. I can't think of her specific choices in Gardena, but can find out if you are going to be there for a couple more days. Wed Jul 14 13:47:02 -0700 2004 326213 0 jen maiser 1 327532 There is also the Green Temple in Redondo Beach on Catalina and Avenue I It's just pristine. And vegan Tue Jul 27 07:03:23 -0700 2004 326164 0 Medina