Luxury Plant-Based Fine Dining in

West Hollywood

Savor 5- and 8-course vegan tasting menus in Los Angeles, crafted as narrative journeys for date nights, anniversary dinners, and every special occasion.

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LA’s Best Plant-Based Fine Dining

Multi-sensory vegetarian and vegan tasting menus crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and global inspiration, Taste of Beauty is built for:

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, we’re one of the most distinctive plant-based romantic vegan restaurants in LA: close to Beverly Hills, yet worlds away from the noise.

Why Customers Love Us

5-Star Reviews

The Experience

What to Expect

Dining with us is simple, seamless, and unforgettable.

Pick your date & party size

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Tell us your needs

Add any dietary notes when you book.

Make it yours

Choose vegan or vegetarian, a tasting menu or à la carte,

Savor the moment

Sit back and let the experience unfold.

Our Menus

Tasting Courses

Eight courses, each one named for somewhere on this planet.
Vegan or vegetarian. $99 per person.

THE FAIRYTALE COLLECTION

Five courses · $59 per person · vegan
A fairytale for the Earthling.

Five stories you already know, told in vegetables. Available at dinner.

The Wizard of Oz (v)

A velvety emerald soup crafted from cauliflower, green peas, chickpeas, spinach, cashews, almonds, and coconut cream, finished with daylily petals, seaweed, and floral tea powder. Inspired by the road to the Emerald City, it opens the meal with a fresh, luminous sense of wonder.

Contains: Cashew, Almond

The Secret Garden (v)

Avocado gently wraps black garlic and taro purée, resting above purple cabbage and finished with a silky sauce made from chickpeas, coconut, and cashews, topped with baby greens. Fresh greenery meets a quiet earthy depth, like opening the gate to a hidden garden and finding abundance within.

Contains: Cashew, Coconut

Alice in Wonderland (v)

Crispy lily bulb tempura is paired with Korean chili sauce and a delicate lattice crisp. Light, layered, and quietly unexpected, it feels like a small wonder discovered after falling through the rabbit hole.

Contains: Wheat

The Princess and the Pea (v)

Golden cakes of jicama, fennel greens, and glutinous rice flour are served with vegan yogurt cream, delicate konjac strands, and house white sauce. Gentle aromas unfold through soft layers, inspired by the tiny pea that remains impossible to forget.

Contains: Cashew, Coconut

Jack and the Beanstalk (v)

A tofu fortune pouch filled with king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and seasonal vegetables, served with green peas. Inspired by Jack’s magical beans and the Asian tradition of fortune pouches, it celebrates the belief that the greatest treasures often arrive hidden inside the humblest gifts.

Contains: Soy

*Gluten Free options available upon request

8-Course Vegan

The Island (v, gf)

A gentle shore of golden pumpkin and celery, where rice paper sails drift beside the earthy whisper of golden ear mushroom.

The Jade (v, gf)

A calm green field of quinoa, tofu, and avocado, layered with cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomato, and nori sesame crumble, dressed with mirin, mustard, sesame, and a gentle touch of chili.

The Veil (v)

Perilla leaves wrap oyster mushrooms and vegan cheese, touched with tea and lifted in a delicate tempura crisp, with cucumber, cherry tomato, lettuce, and a scatter of nori sesame, brightened by a parsley–almond dressing.

The Petal (v, gf)

Pear, apple, and dragon fruit open in a soft pink brightness, resting over purple sweet potato and crisp chips, with a cool breath of mint and a gentle finish of vegan mayo.

The Dunes (v, gf)

Cactus paddle and aloe meet sun-sweet mango, bright yuzu, and fresh wasabi, finished with a glint of edible gold.

Contains: Sesame.

The Orchard

Two lychee-like spheres of yam purée and water chestnut are rolled in quinoa, crowned with fresh perilla leaves, and finished with vegan mayo. Delicate and playful, like small fruits gathered from a quiet orchard.

VEGAN

The Lagoon

A pumpkin blossom drifts across a golden curry pool, accompanied by fine cactus strands and the gentle warmth of Korean chili. Bright and aromatic, like a flower floating beneath the afternoon sun.

VEGAN

The Rainforest (v, gf)

Creamy risotto with enoki, asparagus, and garden peas wrapped in banana leaf, topped with vegan parmesan.

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8-Course Vegetarian

Pearl Fresh (v, gf)

A delicate harmony of assorted mushrooms and bamboo fungus, centered by the gentle richness of quail egg.

Contains: Egg.

The Sunlit Grove

Avocado, golden kiwi, yellow watermelon, and pineapple gather in a bright tropical composition, finished with a light scatter of red quinoa. Fresh and luminous, like sunlight filtering through a fruit-filled grove.

VEGETARIAN / GF

The Lotus Pond

A pale pool of silky yam purée holds tender lotus root, while delicate zucchini ribbons cradle lotus seeds above the surface. Soft and tranquil, like a lotus pond at first light.

VEGAN / GF

Mountains and Rivers (v, gf)

Morel mushrooms with silken tofu, tender mushroom, and creamy mashed potato, dustedwith barley leaf powder.

The Hillside

Charred eggplant embraced by bright aji verde, mellow vegan cheese, and the aromatic lift of shiso leaves.

VEGAN / GF

The Stone Garden

Two dark blocks of black bean and black sesame tofu rest in a composed arrangement, enriched with egg and peanut. Earthy and quietly striking, like polished stones set within a garden.

VEGETARIAN

CONTAINS: EGG, PEANUT, SESAME

The Forest

Oyster mushrooms seared over charcoal with rosemary shoyu butter, rich and aromatic.

Contains: Dairy.

The Harvest

A golden Basque-style cake crafted from pumpkin and cashew, with a softly caramelized crown and a rich, tender center. Warm and comforting, like an autumn hillside touched by the last light of day.

VEGAN

CONTAINS: CASHEW

*Gluten Free options available upon request

À La Carte Menu

À la carte selections may be ordered independently during lunch service. During dinner service, they are available only as additions to a tasting menu.

v – vegan | gf – gluten free | * – gluten free options available upon request

Pearl Fresh

$18

Assorted Mushrooms. Bamboo Fungus. Quail Eggs. Slow-steamed mushroom broth with bamboo fungus and quail egg — a sip of stillness and healing breath.

The Island (v, gf)

$18

Pumpkin. Celery. Carrot. Rice Paper. Golden Fungus. Pumpkin soup with golden ear mushroom and rice paper veil — a quiet meditation on unity

The Grassland (v, gf)

$15

Quinoa. Chayote. Muhammara. Taro Stalks. Microgreens. Dates. Berries. Beets. Quinoa, muhammara, berries, and a rice paper butterfly — honoring wind-fed Tibetan meadows.

The Hillside (v, gf)

$15

Eggplant. Aji Verde with Vegan Cheese. Perilla. Eggplant chrysanthemum with aji verde, vegan cheese, and sesame leaf — beauty shaped by balance.

Piggy's Ark

$14

Breaded Steak Mushroom. Lettuce. Steak mushroom katsu sandwich with lettuce — where craving transforms into compassion.

The Forest

$16

Oyster Mushroom. Rosemary Shoyu Butter. Charcoal Grill. Charcoal-grilled oyster mushrooms with rosemary butter — a pause before the bite, like pine-scented air

Highland Meadow (v)

$16

Vegan Caviar, Tibetan Barley,Mushroom, Kale, Cauliflower-Mushroom White Sauce,Almond Flakes, Dried Pineapple, Rose Petals.

The Snowy Pine (v, gf)

$16

White Pepper Tremella, Basil Almond Sauce, Crispy Rice, Pine Nuts, Vegan Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach Green Oil, Dill, Cedar Lemongrass Spray

Contains: Almond, Pine Nuts.

The Desert (v, gf)

$16

Elm Ear, Cumin, Crispy Chili Pepper, Sesame, Mexican Squash, Basil.

Contains: Sesame.

Sushi Trio (v, gf)

$18

Cactus. Aloe. Mango. Edible Golden Leaf. Yuzu. Nigiri of nopales, aloe, mango, and gold leaf — elegance born from resilience.

Emerald Scroll (gf)

$16

Perilla Leaves. Nori. Rice. Asparagus. Cucumber. Salted Egg Yolk. Litsea Oil. Pickled Broad Bean Paste. Crispy Burdock. Perilla-wrapped rice roll with salted yolk, burdock, and nori — nourishment that arrives without asking.

Life Bullion (v)

$19

Matsutake. Shiitake. Almond Mushroom. Edamame. Konjac. Tom Yum Jus. Matsutake and konjac dumplings with tom yum jus — ingots of health and spiritual clarity.

The Rainforest (v, gf)

$18

Japanese Risotto. Enoki Mushroom. Asparagus. Vegan Parmesan. Japanese-style risotto with enoki, asparagus, and vegan cheese — where richness is born from simplicity and care.

Dessert

Gin & Tonic Sorbet (v, gf)

$13

Bright lime and lemon with cucumber and gin, touched by tea jelly for a refreshingclose.

Contains: Alcohol.

Lucky Arrival (v, gf)

$13

Vegan white chocolate with creamy coconut milk — a gentle, sweet welcome.

Plant-Based Tiramisu (v)

$15

Coconut milk and vegan mascarpone layered with vegan ladyfingers, dusted with cocoa.

Drinks

Cocktails

Himalaya Sunrise

White rum glides beneath layers of fresh orange and the soft fermented sweetness of Yakult, like golden morning light cresting a silent ridge.

Mountain Glacier (v)

Cool berries and bright citrus tumble into silver tequila, smoothed by a breath of coconut. A crisp, blue-skyrush—like tasting glacier air before it melts.

Green Tara (v)

Ceremonial matcha folds into oat milk and almond spirits in a smooth green hush. The taste is clean, creamy, and calm—like the stillness of the goddess herself.

Red Monk (v)

Ripe pomegranate and dark berries deepen in the fire of whiskey and spiced rum, with a flicker of chili heat. Sacred and bold, like silence burning from within.

Moonmilk Lake (v)

Grape and almond flow through white rum like violet mist over still waters. This drink drifts slowly, tender and smooth, like a dream you almost stayed in.

First Love of the Plateau (v)

Lychee and strawberry hover at the edge of sweetness, stirred by rum and gin into a pink shimmer. Light as amemory, soft as a breath, and over before you name it.

*All cocktails can be served as mocktails — just ask.
*Spirits are also available neat or over ice.
*Please inform your server of any allergies.

Wine

House Signature Collection

(From our winery and partner wineries, curated exclusively for TOB.)

Gabriel Meffre Tavel “Saint-Ferréol” Rosé $58

Rhône Valley, France · Dry · Structured · Food-friendly

Takeout Menu

Takeout Only | Wednesday – Sunday, 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM | Pick up in-store or order via Uber Eats

Appetizers & Vegetable Plates

Almond Mist Broccoli (v)

Earth-grown greens meet nourishing fats: broccoli and wood ear for fiber, almonds and sesame for steady, clean fuel. Almonds, wood ear mushrooms, broccoli, organic olive oil, sea salt, white sesame, white pepper.

Contains: Almonds, Sesame

Tideglass Sesame Seaweed (v)

Mineral-rich sea greens paired with sesame and olive oil for a light, ocean-to-earth reset. Seaweed, white sesame, sea salt, organic olive oil.

Contains: Almonds, Sesame

Canyon Pepper Peanuts (v)

Plant protein with a crisp finish: roasted peanuts seasoned for a bright, energizing bite. Peanuts, pepper salt, a touch of corn starch.

Contains: Peanuts

Matsutake Forest Edamame (v)

Garden protein with forest depth: edamame meets matsutake for calm, savory strength. Edamame, black matsutake, organic olive oil, sea salt.

Violet Orchard Slaw (v)

Crucifer greens and orchard fruit, lifted by sesame fragrance and a fresh cilantro breeze for balance. Purple cabbage, apple, Asian pear, white sesame, organic olive oil, cilantro.

Contains: Sesame

Truffle-Grove King Oyster Mushrooms (v)

Forest umami without heaviness: mushrooms and truffle build satisfaction the Earth way. King oyster mushrooms, black truffle, fresh garlic, sea salt, organic olive oil.

Five-Spice Peanuts (v)

Warm spice over plant protein: comforting, steady, and clean on the finish. Peanuts, five-spice seasoning, sea salt.

Contains: Peanuts

Earthling Rye Lotus Rings (v)

Chilled rye-and-wheat “lotus-root” rings with a supple, gluten-like bite, tossed with vegetables and herbs for fiber, crunch, and grounded nourishment. Wood ear mushrooms, carrot, button mushrooms, black matsutake, millet chili, cilantro, cooked peanuts, sesame paste, light soy sauce, aged vinegar, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, sugar, minced garlic, olive oil.

Contains: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Soups

Kombu Horizon Miso Soup (v)

$7

Ocean minerals meet bean-born nourishment: miso and tofu offer clean comfort and gentle protein. Tofu, kombu (seaweed), miso.

Contains: Soy

Osmanthus Winter-Glow Sweet Soup (v)

$7

Fermented rice warmth with a soft floral finish, carrying a trace of natural alcohol from fermentation. Sweet fermented glutinous rice (jiuniang), osmanthus, mini tang yuan.

Contains: Trace Alcohol

Pasta

Silk-Sesame Garden Pasta (v)

$15

Sesame and peanut richness balanced with crisp greens, designed for satisfying fats and plant protein without weight. Peanut butter, sesame paste, Sichuan peppercorn, cucumber, mung bean sprouts, light soy sauce, sea salt, sugar, sesame, scallion, garlic, pasta.

Contains: Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Sunlight Tomato Pasta (v)

$15

Tomato brightness with a silky plant-based finish, warm and steady like sunlight on ripe fruit. Tomato, JUST Egg, onion, tomato sauce/paste, sea salt, organic olive oil, pasta.

Contains: Wheat

House Buns

$14 (4 pcs)

Golden-Seared Matsutake Chive Tofu Buns (v)

Golden-seared warmth with earthy depth: tofu and mushrooms bring protein and umami in a handmade bite. Chives, tofu, plant-based egg, black matsutake, organic olive oil, vegetarian oyster sauce, pepper, sea salt, black sesame.

Contains: Soy, Sesame, Wheat

Steamed Red Bean Cloud Buns (v)

Slow-simmered bean sweetness, softly steamed into a gentle, grounding comfort. Red beans, organic olive oil, sugar.

Contains: Wheat

House Buns

$7 (4 pcs)

Emerald Breeze Spring Rolls (v)

Seasonal vegetables in a crisp wrap, light and bright with clean earth energy. Seasonal vegetables.

Contains: Wheat

Midnight Sesame Mochi (v)

Sesame richness softened into a chewy finish, calm sweetness and clean comfort. Black sesame, glutinous rice flour, sugar, cooking oil.

Contains: Sesame

Set Lunch

Earthling Balance Lunch

$26

A composed lunch set for clean energy and calm satisfaction.

Choose: 2 Appetizers + 1 Soup + 1 Pasta or Handmade Buns

Chef’s Recommendation Lunch

$29

The Balance Lunch, with one more appetizer chosen to round out the plate.

Choose: 3 Appetizers + 1 Soup + 1 Pasta or Handmade Buns

Lunch Menu

A thoughtful midday selection of plant-based dishes, sides, and comforting combinations.

V = Vegan

XIAO LONG BAO

Shiitake, Bok Choy & Dried Tofu Bao (V)

$15

Earthy shiitake, tender bok choy, and dried tofu in a quietly savory composition.

Zucchini, Plant-Based Egg & Carrot Bao (V)

$16

Delicate and comforting, with plant-based egg, gentle zucchini, and a subtle sweetness from carrot.

Mustard Greens & Dried Tofu Bao (V)

$16

Bright mustard greens balanced by the pleasant depth of dried tofu.

Mapo Tofu Bao (V)

$17

Silken tofu with aromatic spice and softened heat, composed for flavor and balance.

Chocolate & Glutinous Rice Bao

$17

A restrained sweet finish, pairing dark chocolate richness with the tender chew of glutinous rice.

Each basket contains eight bao.

BAO & DUMPLINGS

Pan-Seared Vegan Buns (V)

$15

Soft handmade buns filled with tofu, chives, and mushrooms, pan-seared until gently crisp and golden underneath.

Pan-Seared Mushroom Dumplings (V)

$19

Crisp-bottom dumplings filled with a savory blend of mushrooms, edamame, and konjac, tender within and golden at the edges.

NOODLES

Sesame Noodles (V)

$19

Silky noodles coated in a rich sesame and peanut sauce, brightened with cucumber, bean sprouts, scallion, garlic, and a gentle touch of Sichuan peppercorn.

Black Pepper Vegetable Noodles (V)

$16

Tender noodles tossed with shiitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrot, and sweet peppers, lifted with black pepper and fresh basil.

SMALL PLATES

Matsutake Edamame (V)

Warm edamame touched with the delicate aroma of matsutake, simple, savory, and quietly satisfying.

Sesame Seaweed Salad (V)

Fresh seaweed lightly dressed with sesame and olive oil, clean and refreshing with a gentle savory finish.

Apple & Pear Purple Cabbage Slaw (V)

Crisp purple cabbage with apple and Asian pear, lightly dressed with olive oil and finished with sesame and fresh cilantro.

Crispy Spring Rolls (V)

$11

Golden vegetable spring rolls fried until delicate and crisp, light on the outside with a warm savory center.

Truffle King Oyster Mushrooms (V)

$11

Tender king oyster mushrooms infused with truffle, bringing together deep umami and a warm, earthy aroma.

MAINS

Sichuan Mapo Tofu (V)

$17

Silken tofu and golden enoki mushrooms simmered in a fragrant Sichuan chili bean sauce with ginger, garlic, chili, and peppercorn oil.

Sweet Chili Tofu (V)

$15

Firm tofu glazed in a bright sweet chili sauce with soy and blue agave, finished with sesame and fresh green peas.

SOUP

Miso Soup (V)

A warm, comforting broth of miso, tofu, and kombu, light in body with a clean and deeply savory finish.

SIGNATURE COMBOS

Chef’s Selection Lunch Combo

$29

A thoughtfully composed lunch with your choice of one signature dish, one small plate, and a warm miso soup.

Choose one signature dish:
Any one selection from Xiao Long Bao, Bao & Dumplings, Noodles, or Mains.

Choose one small plate:
Matsutake Edamame, Sesame Seaweed Salad, Apple & Pear Purple Cabbage Slaw, Crispy Spring Rolls, or Truffle King Oyster Mushrooms.

Includes:
Miso Soup.

About Us

Taste of Beauty

Taste of Beauty is Los Angeles’s destination for plant-based fine dining, where every dish is crafted as a story and every meal is a multi-sensory journey. Our restaurant blends global flavors, artistic presentation, and Southern California’s cultural richness to show that vegan and vegetarian cuisine can be as indulgent as it is responsible.

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