Himalayan Cuisine = MINT

Himalayan Cuisine (at 730 E. Flamingo Rd #10) is now called MINT.

They have the same menu and are even expanding it to add more vegan options. The owner, Kris, said he plans to offer vegan wines. He also said he plans to offer both vegan and nonvegan Lassi.

Sunday brunch is EXCELLENT. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options!

Vegas Veg Guide To A Vegan Las Vegas

Vegas Veg's Current Favorites:
Long Life Vege
4130 Sandhill Rd Ste A4,
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 436-4488

Go Raw Cafe (west)
2910 Lake East Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 254-5382

Go Raw Cafe (east)
2381 Windmill Lane
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 450-9007

Veggie Delight
3504 Wynn Rd
Las Vegas, NV
702-310-6565

Himalayan Cuisine
730 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas NV
702-894-9334

Red Velvet Cafe
7875 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas NV
702-360-1972


Organizations/ clubs:
# Vegan: http://vegetarian.meetup.com/492/
# Raw Food: http://rawfood.meetup.com/261/
# Vegetarian: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LasVegasVegetarianGroup/

Farmer's Markets:
http://www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com/
http://hendersonfarmersmarket.com/

More web resources for Vegas vegans:
* LV Vegan: http://www.lvvegan.com/
* Vegas Veg:
http://vegasveg.blogspot.com/
* Happy Cow "Las Vegas":
http://www.happycow.net/north_america/u … index.html
* Veg Guide "Las Vegas":
http://www.vegguide.org/region/280
* Living Foods "Las Vegas":
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/lasvegas.html

Find Vegan Restaurants Anywhere You Go

The iPhone is becoming a vegan’s best friend. Just check out all the applications available to help vegan iphone owners on the go…

• VegOut: With VegOut you can find a vegetarian, vegan or veg-friendly restaurant when traveling. You can even find restaurants using GPS.
• Vegan Xpress: With this app, you’ll get a listing of restaurants in the area that offer a vegan option.
• Veggie Passport: the iPhone equivalent of the “Vegan Passport,” a collection of translations for the veg*n traveler. For example, it will tell you how to say “I am a vegetarian” in multiple languages.
  
• Be Nice To Bunnies: PETA’s iphone app, a guide to ” cruelty-free” products. Companies and products that are vegan are also noted.
• iLocate: This is another vegan restaurant finder. You can view through a list or by a map.
• Food Additives: With this application, you can look up label ingredients to find out if they’re vegan or not. Also helpful: it lists the potential health risks of particular additives.
• Vegetarian SmartList: This app takes most of the guesswork out of label-reading. Of course, if you don’t have an iphone, just use this rule: If you have to look it up, put it down. Hard-to-pronounce words are rarely worth eating.

MIKO'S SUSHI

It's a small restaurant in a shopping center with Dunkin' Donuts. The food is good and the service is pleasant. They have a "veggie" section on the menu for vegans and vegetarians. It's not the same-old-same-old, it's got a bit of a twist with some tasty options like spicy taro root rolls.

MIKO'S SUSHI AND TAPANESE (JAPANESE TAPAS)
http://www.mikosushilasvegas.com/
500 E Windmill Lane # 165
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 823-2779

Baked With Love

Baked With Love offers both vegan and nonvegan pastries and cakes. Need a vegan cake for a birthday, wedding, or other event? Try Baked With Love!

Contact information:
Baked With Love Bakery, LLC
2067 N. Jones
Las Vegas, NV 89108
PHONE: (702) 263-5100
FAX: (1-702) 552-6936
email: order@bakedwithlovebakery.com
website: http://www.bakedwithlovebakery.com/

Whitney & Mary's Vegan Tour of Las Vegas: Ronald's Donuts

ENJOY!

Vegan Sushi

Though it may not sound like it to you or your friends, sushi is often an excellent option for vegan dining. Why? Because sushi means "vinegared rice." Sushi does not have to mean dead sea animals.

Here's what most sushi restaurants have to offer to vegetarians and vegans:

• edamame (steamed and usually salted soy beans)
  
• vegetable roll (a mix of about 4 vegetables rolled up in rice and nori)
  
• asparagus roll
• avocado roll
• plum roll
• cucumber roll
• other types of vegetable or fruit rolls
  
• inari (rice inside a bean curd "boat")
  
• vegetable tempura (fried veggies)
  
• vegetable tempura roll (fried veggies inside rice and nori)
• vegetable gyoza (ask to make sure it's vegan)
  
• miso soup (a salty soup with bits of nori and tofu. Double check with your waiter, though, because sometimes it's made with a fish base rather than a vegetable base, thus some miso soup is not vegan.)
• salads (often vegan, but ask to make sure)
  

The other great thing about sushi restaurants is that they're virtually always willing to make you something special. In fact, many sushi chefs take pride in making something off the menu, just for you. Just tell your server or the chef that you're a vegan and ask if they can make you something special.

In Las Vegas, you'll have no trouble at all finding a sushi restaurant. They are all over the place!

But a few sushi places stand out above the others. One is Kaizen because they offer brown rice sushi, making the already healthy meal of vegetable sushi and even healthier choice. And the edamame appetizer comes free. However, they do not offer vegan miso soup and they don't even have a "vegetarian" or "vegan" section on the menu. But they will accomodate vegans gladly. Kaizen in located at 10271 S. Eastern Ave. #109 in Henderson. Their website is http://kaizen-sushi.com/.

Pei Wei

At Pei Wei just look for the little, green leaf on the menu and then order "with Vegetables & Tofu."

The food is quick, moderately priced, and pretty healthy. It's great for a lunch, dinner, or take-out. Click here for a menu and click here for nutritional information.

Here are the Vegas Valley locations:

Canyon Pointe
10830 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 233-4692

Sunset
1311 West Sunset Road
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: (702) 898-6730

Eastern Commons
10575 S. Eastern Avenue
Henderson, NV 89052
Phone: (702) 837-0861

Himalayan Cuisine

With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options marked clearly on the menu and a fantastic beer menu, this place is a winner! The food is excellent and the service is good, too. And it's not just Himalayan food; they offer Indian food as well.

Himalayan Cuisine is near UNLV on Flamingo between Swenson and Paradise. It's in a strip mall on the north side of Flamingo.

Web: http://www.himalayancuisine.com/
Address: 730 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 894-9334

Backyard Farmer's Market

Clark County Winchester Cultural Center offers two markets a year, spring/summer and fall. You will always find the freshest and most delightful backyard grown and farm produce in Southern Nevada. Master Gardener Don Fabbi is always on hand to answer questions. Music is provided by the Guitar Society of Las Vegas.

Where?
Winchester Cultural Center
3130 S. McLeod Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89121

When?
Saturday, November 15, 2008
10 am - 2 pm

source: Local Harvest

California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has a special section on their website just for vegetarians and vegans >>

The Grilled Vegetable Salad is really wonderful! They also offer these vegan options:

• Field Greens Salad
• Lettuce Wraps w/ Chinese Vegetables
• Dakota Smashed Pea & Barley Soup
• Tuscan Hummus with Neapolitan Crust
• Wok-Stirred Mixed Vegetables
• Steamed Vegetables
• Tricolore crust w/out cheese
• Neapolitan pizzas without cheese

There are even some vegan kid's options.

CPK locations in the Vegas area:
Mirage Hotel
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 791-7111

Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Sp. #1590, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 893-1370

Town Square Las Vegas
6659 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Bldg. C1, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-896-5154

Kabuki in Town Square

Kabuki at Town Square on Las Vegas Blvd. denotes their vegan options on their menu with a little broccoli. When you add up the broccolis, it's quite a selection.

I tried the seaweed salad, edamame, avacado roll, and the oshinko roll. The food was good, the service was pleasant, and I'd definitely return.

For a map and directions, go here >>

Merkato Ethiopian Cafe

I must confess, I haven't been here. But I hear good things. They at least have one vegan entree. (This, sadly, is more than I can say for many other restaurants.) If it's good, all you need is one.
Besides, it's a platter with a variety of food, not just one mound of lentils on injera.

855 E. Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89162
(702) 796-1231


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Vegan Cosmetics

Finding vegan cosmetics in Las Vegas isn't too difficult, but if you're unfamiliar with Las Vegas or you're unfamiliar with veganism, Vegas Veg is here to help you out. Here is a list of some places where you can find vegan cosmetics including make-up, facial cleansers, sunscreen, body wash, lotions, shave gels, shampoo, conditioner, or hair styling products.

Remember, just because a brand is labeled "natural," "organic," "cruelty-free," or "not tested on animals," it may still contain animal derived ingredients. Thus, not all products are vegan. Look for the word "vegan" when you shop.

Kiss My Face products can usually be found at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. Most KMF products are vegan. Some natural food stores also carry Beauty Without Cruelty, a vegan brand. Likewise, Jason Natural products are often available at natural food stores.

Many salons, natural food stores, beauty supply stores, and even some grocery stores sell Abba, Yves Rocher, and Giovanni products. Those three brands are all vegan.

Inexpensive White Rain is available in many grocery stores. Their products are vegan.

Many Lush soaps and lotions are vegan. Look for the "vegan" label. Lush has a store in Mandalay Bay: 3935 South Las Vegas Blvd. Suite 115. Phone: (702) 227-5874.

Sephora offers a wide variety of "cruelty-free" cosmetics as well as a few vegan lines such as Urban Decay and Bare Escentuals. Here are the Sephora locations in Las Vegas:

• On the Strip in Miracle Mile (Planet Hollywood): 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S. #140
  Cross-Streets: South Las Vegas Boulevard & East Flamingo Road
  Phone: (702) 737-0550
• On The Strip in the Venetian: 3377 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 1001
  Cross-Streets: South Las Vegas Boulevard & Sands Avenue/Spring Mountain Road
  Phone: (702) 735-3896
• South in Town Square: 6671 Las Vegas Boulevard, Space A-131
  Cross Streets: Las Vegas Boulevard & East Sunset Road
  Phone: (702) 361-3727

Aveda provides virtually vegan cosmetics. Some products contain honey, but many are completely vegan. Here are the Aveda locations in the Vegas valley:

• Strip/ Fashion Show Mall: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S SPC 1560. Phone: 702-733-6660
• Strip/ Planet Hollywood: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 260. Phone: 702-735-3290
• South-East/ The District: 2265 Village Walk Dr Ste 103. Phone: 702-407-0516
• South: 7625 S Rainbow Blvd STE 103. Phone: 702-269-4566
• West/ Summerlin: 4165 S Grand Canyon Pkwy Ste 104. Phone: 702-364-8783
  
• West: 4427 W Flamingo. Phone: 702-873-0330
• North/ Centennial Hills: 7991 W Tropical Pkwy STE 120. Phone: 702-839-9669
• East: Aveda Institute. 4856 S Eastern Ave. Phone: 702-459-2900

Additionally, you can find vegan cosmetics online at vegan web stores like these:

• Food Fight
• Cosmo's Vegan Shoppe
• Vegan Essentials
• DownBound
  

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

Ethiopian food tends to be exceptionally well suited for vegans. Las Vegas has an Ethiopian restaurant right off the Strip at Convention Center Drive. Although Meskerem offers only one vegan entree and a couple appetizers, the fact that they're open 24 hours a day most days of the week makes them a good option.

Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant & Market
252 Convention Center Dr Las Vegas, NV 89109-2093
(702) 732-4250


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Sunflower Markets

Sunflower Markets offer a wide variety of whole and natural foods. They have a good vegetarian and vegan selection, but they also carry animal products. The prices are very reasonable.

They have two locations in the Vegas Valley:

• West: 4020 S Rainbow Blvd (at Flamingo)


• East: 3365 E Tropicana Blvd (at Pecos)

Vegans In Vegas: Red Velvet Cafe

Red Velvet Cafe offers many options for vegetarians and vegans. They offer sandwiches, salads, pastas, and desserts. They have faux meats and faux fish (as well as real meats). The entire menu is designed with health in mind and offers great choices for both veg*ns and non. The staff is very knowledgeable about veganism and vegetarianism. They cook the vegan items separately. In the future, they plan to have some outdoor seating and a full bakery.

Red Velvet Cafe
7875 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas Nevada 89117
702-360-1972
web: http://www.redvelvetcafelv.com/

See the Happy Cow reviews >>
See the Veg Guide reviews >>


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Ronald's Donuts

To the west of the Strip near "China Town," Ronald's Donuts offers a wide variety of excellent, vegan donuts. Just ask the workers which ones are vegan because there's no "vegan" sign. They also offer soymilk for your coffee :)

Ronald's Donuts
4600 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 873-1032


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Evos

UPDATE: EVOS SHUT DOWN. ANOTHER SIMILAR RESTAURANT HAS TAKEN ITS PLACE, BUT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE VEGAN FRIENDLY. IT IS HOWEVER, CLEARLY VERY LACTO-OVO VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY.


Evos is a new fast food restaurant that features healthier versions of traditional fast food. Although the menu is loaded with animal products, they also offer things like veggie burgers, soy corn dogs, air fries, and veggie chili. (See the menu here.)

Evos is located in the south, near the Seven Hills area of Henderson:

10895 S Eastern Ave

Henderson, NV 89052-5851
(click here to get a map)

Another Evos is planned for the northwest, in Summerlin:

7541 W Lake Mead Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89128-1037
(click here to get a map)

And a third Evos is planned for the east, near the Galleria Mall in Henderson:

1205 W Sunset Rd

Henderson, NV 89014-8638
(click here for a map)

The Strip: Noodle Asia

Noodle Asia at the Venetian claims:

The menu features large portions of noodle dishes, vegetarian specialties, rice and congee dishes and soups.

I recommend that you call ahead of time to ask about vegan options since their menu might change or they may use different ingredients in the future. Their number is (702) 414-1444.