Vegans, vegetarians and health nuts alike rejoice at the countless
options at M Café de Chaya. The macrobiotic cuisine is so colorful and
vibrant (not to mention good for you) that anyone with a passion for
food should be more than satisfied, not just those with a laundry list
of dietary limitations. Take advantage of the pleasant, European-style
sidewalk-seating and nibble on breakfast offerings such as scrambled
tofu, smoked salmon Benedict or blueberry pancakes with tempeh bacon.
Lunch brings a crowd and a variety of salads, wraps and sandwiches such
as The M Chopped salad and an inspired tuna burger, served with avocado,
daikon sprouts, red onion and spicy mayo. A display case full of
pastries, cookies and chocolates proves hard to resist. Eating this well
usually requires a post-lunch nap at the desk, but - surprise! -
minimally processed, locally grown foods not only taste fresher, they
make you feel better.
Kids' menu. No alcohol available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
"While
the new Melrose Avenue spot has an appealing, casual vibe, there's
nothing casual about the way the food is put together. Following the
principles Kushi laid down in his book The Macrobiotic Way,
[Chef Shigefumi] Tachibe has used his considerable skills and
imagination to create dishes that are not only virtuous, but delicious
enough that many of the non-faithful will want to check out what's on
offer."
- S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times
ADDRESS
9433 Brighton Way,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
DESCRIPTION
Vegans, vegetarians and health nuts alike rejoice at the countless
options at M Café de Chaya. The macrobiotic cuisine is so colorful and
vibrant (not to mention good for you) that anyone with a passion for
food should be more than satisfied, not just those with a laundry list
of dietary limitations. Take advantage of the pleasant, European-style
sidewalk-seating and nibble on breakfast offerings such as scrambled
tofu, smoked salmon Benedict or blueberry pancakes with tempeh bacon.
Lunch brings a crowd and a variety of salads, wraps and sandwiches such
as The M Chopped salad and an inspired tuna burger, served with avocado,
daikon sprouts, red onion and spicy mayo. A display case full of
pastries, cookies and chocolates proves hard to resist. Eating this well
usually requires a post-lunch nap at the desk, but - surprise! -
minimally processed, locally grown foods not only taste fresher, they
make you feel better.
Kids' menu. No alcohol available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
"While
the new Melrose Avenue spot has an appealing, casual vibe, there's
nothing casual about the way the food is put together. Following the
principles Kushi laid down in his book The Macrobiotic Way,
[Chef Shigefumi] Tachibe has used his considerable skills and
imagination to create dishes that are not only virtuous, but delicious
enough that many of the non-faithful will want to check out what's on
offer."
- S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times