(323) 667-1551
1521 Griffith Park Blvd
Silver Lake,
CA
90026
34.0904
-118.2773
Neighborhoods: East LA, Silver Lake
What People Are Saying About CRU Vegan Cuisine
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
In Short – Led by chef Rachel Carr, this warmly decorated space offers meat-free diners a wide array of options, from cooked vegan dishes to straight-up raw creations. Weaving Italian, Japanese, Tunisian, Thai and Indian flavors, the menu is comprised of seasonal fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and whole grains. Uncooked starters include chilled cucumber soup and mixed greens, while heartier courses range from vegan shitake skewers to coconut curry with veggies and nuts. Cooked dishes include pan seared squash with carmelized onions and spinach over quinoa. Even the desserts, like the…
01/09/09
Great for meat-eaters too if they like flavorful, satisfying, and tasty food!
by mk2821 at Citysearch
The food is pretty amazing, especially for someone new to vegetarian/vegan/raw food. Very flavorful, textured, and satisfying. Started with the herbed cashew cheese & fig pate that came with some pomegranate and a flatbread-like cracker. The cheese had the texture of rondele spread, but herby and flavorful. The fig tasted very naturally sweet rather than sugared up. It was a great combination. Then we had the pumpkin seed walnut chorizo wrap and sweet potato curry. It's amazing how satisfying all of this was even though there was no meat. You never feel like there's anything missing. I can't wait to go back.
- Pros: The food!
- Cons: street parking only.
11/09/08
Very Tasty
by jessicawalker at Citysearch
I had lunch here yesterday, and as a meat eater, I was extremely surprised at how much I liked the food. It seems to be very delicately prepared. The atmosphere is low key and "cafe" like, not too pretentious. Most main entrees are around $15, and if you are really hungry, I would recommend getting an appetizer as well because the portions are not too generous. Overall I was very satisfied with the dishes and service. The staff is incredibly nice.
- Pros: great service, very healthy food
- Cons: prices were out of my budget
08/14/08
Best Vegan Restaurant in L.A.
by needlegirl at Citysearch
I live on the westside so I don't venture to Silverlake too much, but boy am I glad I did on Wednesday night. I went with a group of 9 and everyone at my table ordered something different. The food was both beautiful and delicious. Our table looked like artwork. We all got out our cameras. Seriously. I recommend the yellow thai curry, the seaweed salad, and the kale salad. And then came the desserts!!! Rich, yummy vegan chocolate cake, mint "ice cream" and a gooey brownie. Rachel Carr is a vegan culinary genius.
I will definitely be going back. Hopefully soon.
- Pros: reasonably priced
The Details on CRU Vegan Cuisine
What to Drink:
The super healthy green smoothie includes kale, apple, banana, coconut water and agave; there's also ginger limeade and organic teas.
Look Good:
One local favorite dessert not listed on the menu is a creamy coconut custard ice cream--it's usually available, so just ask.
The Extras:
Parking is a little harder on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, when the adjacent farmer's market sets up camp, but it's also an opportunity to pick up some great fresh produce.
The Extras:
Want a "cooking" lesson in raw food? Classes are held from 10:30am to 12pm on Saturday mornings. Call or check online at www.crusilverlake.com for exact dates. Admission is $15.00 at the door.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Lunch Spot
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