Best Healthy Restaurants in Mar Vista
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
My Lai Kitchen - Venice
Women-owned Vietnamese fast-casual where every bowl, banh mi, and egg roll is built to order with housemade sauces and pickled vegetables
Notable Picks
8.3
Modern fast-casual Vietnamese-American spot built around mix-and-match bowls, crisp bánh mì, and bright, herb-forward salads. Locals swing through for reliable flavors, lots of fresh toppings, and a back-patio hang that feels easy and sunny.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mama Mai's Chicken & Garlic Rice, Pork Egg Rolls, Bomb Banh Mi
What Makes it Special: Women-owned Vietnamese fast-casual where every bowl, banh mi, and egg roll is built to order with housemade sauces and pickled vegetables
Worthy Picks
7.6
A fully plant-based gelato shop built on a 100% vegetable base—no dairy anywhere in the lineup—serving the Culver West corridor since 2022. The format is straightforward counter service with a niche focus that draws vegan and dairy-free dessert seekers from across the Westside. Still building its review footprint, but early signals from a small pool of visitors run uniformly positive.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Chocolate Gelato, Seasonal Citrus Sorbetto, Tasting Flight (multiple mini scoops)
What Makes it Special: Entirely plant-based gelato shop using a 100% vegetable base with no dairy, serving the Culver West neighborhood since 2022