Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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•• Vegan or vegetarian restaurant
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Oklahoma

Ardmore

•• Veggies

1202 Brookview Dr., Ardmore, OK 73401

(580) 226-2424

Vegan/natural foods. Veggies offers fresh wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads, and crepes. Delicious smoothies include Kiwi Kiss, Berry Berries, and Strawberry Banana. Try the 'Save the Chicken Sandwich' which is the owner's secret recipe for "chicken" salad on a homemade roll. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Limited service, take-out, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $.

Norman

The Earth Natural Foods & Deli

309 S. Flood St., , Norman, OK 73069

(405) 364-3551

Natural foods deli. This deli offers sandwiches, salads, and drinks to-go. Seating is not available. Open daily. Deli-style, vegetarian options, fresh juice, catering, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

Oklahoma City

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Norman.)

Gopuram Taste of India

4559 NW 23rd St., , Oklahoma City, OK 73127

(405) 948-7373

Indian. This restaurant serves both northern and southern Indian cuisine. They offer many selections for vegans daily and feature a vegetarian buffet every night. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, non-alcoholic beer, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $-$$.

Sulphur

•• Lifestyle Center of America Restaurant

Rt. 1, Goddard Youth Camp Rd., Sulphur, OK 73086

(800) 213-8955

Vegan. Located amidst 1,700 acres of native forest and the picturesque lake of the Arbuckles, the world-class Lifestyle Center of America and restaurant is dedicated to ensuring a healthy life through the power of diet, exercise, and stress management. There are center tours every day at 2 p.m. Open Sunday through Friday for three meals. Closed Saturday. Cafeteria, reservations required, non-smoking, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.

Tulsa

Bangkok Restaurant

3313 E. 32nd Pl., , Tulsa, OK 74135

(918) 743-9669

Thai. Try the Pad Thai Pak, made with oriental vegetables, ground peanuts, and egg, or the Ghang Ped Pak, made with red curry paste, oriental vegetables, and coconut milk. Any entrée on the menu can be prepared without meat. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

•• Be Le Vegetarian Restaurant

6634 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136

(918) 499-1414

Vegetarian/Asian. Be Le Vegetarian Restaurant offers Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine that is completely vegetarian and mostly vegan. They are dedicated to providing meatless food that is low in fat and cholesterol with no MSG, alcohol, preservatives, or eggs. Many of their dishes use meat substitutes (made from soy, wheat or yams); they have mock versions of chicken, beef, pork, lamb, duck, and shrimp. They also offer numerous vegetable and tofu dishes. Save room for a slice of Vegan Chocolate Marble Cake for dessert. Be Le is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Big Al's Subs and Health Foods

3303 E. 15th St., , Tulsa, OK 74112

(918) 744-5080

Deli. Open since 1975 and smoke-free for more than 10 years, Big Al's has a separate vegetarian menu featuring a veggie loaf, several different types of salads, subs, and burritos. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, $.

Casa Laredo

1114 E. 41st St., , Tulsa, OK 74105

(918) 743-3744

6526 E. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74145

(918) 610-0086

Mexican. Casa Laredo has several vegetarian options available. Live music is provided six days a week. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

Cedar's Import Restaurant and Deli

2606 S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, OK 74105

(918) 835-5519

Deli. Try the Lentil & Celery Soup, Falafel, Veggie Cabbage Roll Dinner, or Sampler Veggie Dinner at Cedar's. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, catering, $.

Thai Chef Restaurant

9720 E. 31st St., Ste. G, Tulsa, OK 74146

(918) 663-6576

Thai. Explore the exotic flavors of Thailand at this restaurant, which boasts a varied menu with many vegetarian and vegan options prepared to fit your tastes. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, reservations recommended for large parties, non-smoking, soymilk, special drinks, beer, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC/DC, $$.