Best Plant-based Dining in
West Hollywood
Vegan and vegetarian tasting menus crafted as immersive culinary stories
Eat Your art out
LA’s Best Plant-Based Fine Dining
At Taste of Beauty, dining is more than eating — it’s art on a plate. Our multi-sensory vegetarian and vegan tasting menus are crafted with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and global inspiration.
- Fine dining that blends cultures and cuisines
- Sustainable, plant-based cuisine that feels indulgent
- Every course presented as edible art
The Experience
What to Expect
Dining with us is simple, seamless, and unforgettable.
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Pick your date & party size
Lock in your table.
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Tell us your needs
Add any dietary notes when you book.
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Make it yours
Choose vegan or vegetarian, a tasting menu or à la carte,
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Savor the moment
Sit back and let the experience unfold.
Our Menus
An 18% service charge will be added to all bills to ensure equitable compensation for our staff.
Lunch Menu
Now serving lunch on Saturday & Sunday from 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Appetizers & Vegetable Plates
$7 each / Pick Any 3 — $15
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, elevated with one additional appetizer chosen to complete the pairing.
Choose: 3 Appetizers + 1 Soup + 1 Pasta or Handmade Buns
Tasting Courses
8-Course Vegan
$99 per person
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)
- NEW!
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)
- NEW!
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)
- NEW!
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 Snowy Pines (v, gf)
White pepper tremella in basil–almond sauce, with crisp rice, pine nuts, and vegan mozzarella, brushed with spinach oil and cedar lemongrass mist.
Contains: Almond, Pine Nuts.
The Desert (v, gf)
Elm ear mushroom with cumin spice and crispy chili, paired with Mexican squash and a touch of fresh basil.
Contains: Sesame.
The Rainforest (v, gf)
Creamy risotto with enoki, asparagus, and garden peas wrapped in banana leaf, topped with vegan parmesan.
8-Course Vegetarian
$99 per person
Pearl Fresh (v, gf)
A delicate harmony of assorted mushrooms and bamboo fungus, centered by the gentle richness of quail egg.
Contains: Egg.
Highland Meadow (v)
A tapestry of vegan caviar, Tibetan barley, and earthy mushrooms, softened with kale and cauliflower–mushroom cream, accented by almond flakes, dried pineapple, and rose petals.
Contains: Almond.
Peppa’s Ark
Golden-breaded steak mushroom resting on crisp lettuce leaves, warm and hearty.
Emerald Tide (gf)
Fresh perilla leaves and nori wrap tender rice, asparagus, and cucumber, balanced with salted egg yolk and litsea oil, with the crunch of pickled broad bean paste and burdock crisps.
Contains: Egg.
Mountains and Rivers (v, gf)
Morel mushrooms with silken tofu, tender mushroom, and creamy mashed potato, dustedwith barley leaf powder.
Forest Layers (v, gf)
Morel and wild mushrooms in pear wine, with tomatillo, potatoes, and sweet corn, touched by feta cheese and cilantro, crowned with crisp noodles.
Contains: Dairy.
The Forest
Oyster mushrooms seared over charcoal with rosemary shoyu butter, rich and aromatic.
Contains: Dairy.
Life Bullion
Matsutake, shiitake, and almond mushroom simmered with edamame, fresh beans, konjac, and tomato in a comforting yum sauce.
Contains: Dairy.
*Gluten Free options available upon request
À La Carte Menu
The à la carte menu can only be ordered in addition to a set 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.
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. Founded by Chef George Guo, 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.
Eat Your Art Out