Best Healthy Restaurants in Hollywood
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Vala Kitchen
Persian kebabs and stews delivered with a lighter, health-conscious touch on Sunset.
Notable Picks
#1
Vala Kitchen
8.5
Vala Kitchen sits along Sunset with a Persian-leaning menu of kebabs, rice plates, and stews served in a casual, modern space. It’s a go-to for polished but approachable Middle Eastern flavors before or after nearby studios, shows, and screenings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken barg with saffron rice, Beef koobideh platter, Ghormeh sabzi stew with tahdig-style rice
What Makes it Special: Persian kebabs and stews delivered with a lighter, health-conscious touch on Sunset.
8.4
This Bib Gourmand–recognized East Hollywood cafe runs rotating menus from refugee and immigrant chefs, often offered as coursed or prix-fixe experiences that eat like a tasting tour of one country at a time. Plates lean hearty and home-style but arrive with enough structure and storytelling to satisfy tasting-menu fans at a more casual price point.
Must-Try Dishes:
Somali sambusa with lamb, Egyptian gravy smothered lamb shank plate, Afghan mantu dumplings
What Makes it Special: A mission-driven cafe where rotating refugee chefs turn global home cooking into approachable, coursed menus in the heart of East Hollywood.
8.4
A vegan taqueria that runs late in Hollywood, turning classic Mexican comfort foods into plant-based hits without feeling like a compromise. Handmade tortillas, hefty burritos, and cravey nacho fries make it a reliable stop after shows or nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Carnitas Tacos, Chicken Mole Chimichanga (vegan), Nacho Fries
What Makes it Special: LA’s go-to late-night vegan taqueria with scratch-made sauces and tortillas.
#4
Urban Masala
8.3
Urban Masala is a long-running counter-service Indian spot on Hollywood Blvd where you build plates, bowls, and naan wraps from home-style curries, grilled meats, and plenty of vegetarian options. It’s designed for speed and value, serving office workers, tourists, and late-afternoon walkers looking for a filling meal under the stars on the sidewalk patio.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Chicken Biryani
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Indian with big portions, customizable plates, and a decade-plus of steady Hollywood foot traffic.
8.1
Javista is a longtime Hollywood café where single-origin coffee, house-baked goods, and light brunch plates draw regulars from nearby studios and apartments. The space is casual and laptop-friendly, with enough menu depth to turn a quick coffee stop into a full brunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado toast with poached egg, Breakfast burrito, Almond croissant
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood coffee bar with a real brunch menu and reliable Wi-Fi.
This Rolling Hills Plaza outpost of the SoCal vegan chain is the default plant-based choice in 90505, serving burgers, bowls, salads, and comfort-food classics in a fast-casual setting. Locals rely on it for predictable vegan options, patio seating, and an app-driven ordering flow that makes weekday lunches and easy dinners straightforward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Fe Crispy Chicken Sandwich, VG Classic Cheeseburger, Sonoran Bowl with Asada Mushrooms
What Makes it Special: Fully vegan fast-casual spot with broad menu and patio seating inside a busy South Torrance shopping center.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A plant-based fast food operation that builds its menu around house-made patties and oat milk shakes, replicating the drive-thru format without animal products, cholesterol, or artificial colors. The free parking lot and outdoor seating in Hollywood make it a low-friction stop for vegans and omnivores testing the lane, with an 86% five-star rate across 400+ reviews pointing to reliable execution on a narrow, well-drilled menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oat Milk Shakes, 'Chicken' Nuggets, 'Chicken' Sandwich
What Makes it Special: 100% plant-based fast food chain replicating classic drive-thru favorites using oat milk shakes and house-made patties with no cholesterol, hormones, or artificial colors.
7.9
My Falafel On Sunset is a delivery-focused virtual kitchen that leans into Greek and Mediterranean comfort with an emphasis on halal falafel, shawarma plates, and build-your-own combos. Portions are generous for the price, making it a go-to option when you want reliable falafel and salads without leaving home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel plate, Chicken shawarma plate, Mediterranean burrito
What Makes it Special: A halal, delivery-first Greek-Mediterranean falafel shop with big portions.
7.9
A fast-casual Israeli counter where the falafel arrives with a shatteringly crisp shell and bright green interior, and the pita comes fresh-baked and cloud-soft. The format works for quick solo lunches or efficient group orders, with a pickle bar that lets you customize each bite. Best suited for health-conscious eaters who want bold Mediterranean flavors without the sit-down commitment.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel, Pita, Hummus
What Makes it Special: Israeli street food counter serving made-to-order falafel and fresh-baked pita in a fast-casual format
#10
Vromage Cuisine
7.8
Vromage Cuisine is a tiny cafe next to the famed Vromage vegan cheese shop, serving sandwiches, soups, and pizzas built around house-made nut cheeses. It feels more like a neighborhood workshop than a restaurant, but the sandwiches and cheese boards draw devoted regulars and visiting food lovers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mozzarella Caprese Sandwich, Baguette Combo Sandwich, Quatro Vromages
What Makes it Special: Tiny vegan cheese cafe from Vromage, pairing sandwiches with house-made cheeses.
Seasoning Alley anchors a counter in the Ovation Hollywood dining deck, serving kabob plates, falafel, and salads to shoppers and moviegoers. Food comes out quickly but leans fresher than typical mall fare, with grilled meats, hummus, and salads built for mixing and matching.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken breast kabob plate, Beef shish kabob plate, Falafel plate with hummus
What Makes it Special: Mall-deck Mediterranean spot delivering surprisingly fresh kabob and falafel plates.
Operating out of the same Sunset address as several virtual concepts, Pita Mediterranean Bowls & Brochette focuses on build-your-own bowls, wraps, and burritos built around kabobs, shawarma, and falafel. The format is fast and customizable, aimed at takeout and delivery rather than dine-in ambiance. It’s a solid option when you want a quick, relatively lighter Mediterranean meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Burrito, Chicken Kabob Bowl, Shawarma Mixed Burrito
What Makes it Special: Virtual-kitchen–style bowls and burritos with Mediterranean proteins and toppings.