Best Healthy Haven Restaurants in Palms
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Govinda's Natural Food Cafe
Sattvic vegetarian cafe attached to the LA Krishna temple, serving an $8 all-you-can-eat buffet with no onion or garlic since 1980.
Notable Picks
8.2
A sattvic vegetarian buffet attached to the LA Krishna temple, cooking without onion or garlic since 1980 — the $8 all-you-can-eat format rewards exploration across dal, samosas, and rotating Indian dishes. The temple courtyard patio and soft spiritual music set it apart from typical counter-service spots, and the 46-year run speaks to a loyal base that treats this as a weekly ritual rather than a one-time curiosity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salad Bar, Samosas, Dal and Rice
What Makes it Special: Sattvic vegetarian cafe attached to the LA Krishna temple, serving an $8 all-you-can-eat buffet with no onion or garlic since 1980.
8
A fully plant-based Italian kitchen built on house-made cashew cream sauces that reconstruct classics like chicken parm and fettuccine alfredo without dairy or meat. The small Palms storefront with communal seating runs tight and casual, better suited for weeknight pickups than lingering weekend dinners. Locals treat it as the go-to when they want vegan comfort food that actually commits to the Italian playbook rather than improvising around it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fettuccine Alfredo, Buffalo Cauliflower, Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
What Makes it Special: A former neighborhood pizzeria reborn as a fully plant-based Italian kitchen, turning classics like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo, and meatball subs entirely vegan with house-made cashew cream sauces.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Tokyo-leaning dashi ramen with a lighter, umami-forward broth profile that feels distinct from the Westside’s heavier tonkotsu norms. The Palms outpost is casual and welcoming, with strong vegan bowls and a late-night-friendly schedule.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dashi Ramen (Signature), Creamy Vegan Ramen, Spicy Miso Dashi Ramen
What Makes it Special: A lighter dashi base that spotlights noodles and toppings.
7.7
A Sunday-only farmers-market counter serving Indian brunch plates built around fresh, local produce. It’s a small operation with big flavors, best experienced as a casual market breakfast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Masala avocado toast, Seasonal vegetable paratha, Chai with house-made snacks
What Makes it Special: Farmers-market brunch where the produce is literally steps away.
7.7
A compact counter-service spot built around burrata in nearly every direction: panini, bowls, and simple pastas. It’s casual and fast, but the appeal is the creamy, fresh cheese paired with bright produce and straightforward Italian flavors. Best for a quick lunch or light dinner that still feels a little indulgent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata Panini, Pesto Burrata Pasta, Prosciutto & Burrata Bowl
What Makes it Special: A burrata-forward menu that turns one ingredient into many craveable formats.
7.6
Plant-based neighborhood staple with a surprisingly strong sandwich and burger roster. Expect craveable, saucy vegan takes on classics that hit the comfort-food lane without feeling heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Chicken Sandwich, Black Bean Burger, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Comforty vegan sandwiches that feel like the real thing.