I’ve been wanting to try True Food Kitchen last year for my birthday but unfortunately they couldn’t hold the reservation for me last year since it was so last-minute. Why did I want to go here? Well back in 2011, they were voted Best Restaurant by Orange Coast Magazine, it was the Editors’ Choice Award for Top Vegetarian Dish by 5280 Magazine, and voted the 2011′s Top 10 Heart-Healthy Restaurants in Los Angeles by Gayot.
True Food Kitchen’s belief is to provide healthy, organic, simple, fresh, pure ingredients, and good food for countering inflammation.There’s minimal use of dairy with many gluten -free, vegetarian, and vegan menu items. They’re known for their vegetarian dishes as well as their Bison burgers, chicken and turkey dishes which is hormone free, antibiotic free, and natural. Menu is always changing as it depends on the season and the local and organic produce.
For a refreshing alcoholic drink try the citrus skinny margarita as it’s made with fresh mint leaves, wedges of orange, and lemon which is refreshing with a little kick. Honey Lemonade $4 is a non alcoholic drink which is like a dessert since it’s sweet and tasty with a full honey flavor. For something not too sweet, The Natural $4 is the way to go which is made with fresh ginger, agave, and soda.
Spaghetti Quash Casserole $13 is a very tiny dish so it might not get you full. It’s light on the salt which is perfect, but it’s saucy and cheesy which is why I liked it. It’s recommended if you’re not too hungry and don’t want something too heavy. Street Tacos $16 is quite pricy for just 3 tiny tacos but it’s delicious and worth it if you’re looking for something small.
Butternut Squash Pizza $12 is a must because who doesn’t like caramelized winter squash, ricotta cheese, and arugula with olive oil on the organic crust and drizzled over the pizza. The crust is made in-house with organic flour, spelt, and flax-seed. My next pizza project it to make this!
The best dish as of yet was the Grass-Fed Bison Burger in which they’re known for. Anyone who has been here will suggest the burger and I see why that’s a favorite of the majority. The meat patty is juicy yet lean compared to beef patty. Parmesan Cheese, mushroom and caramelized onions are stuffed inside the patty making each bite of the burger so juicy and flavorful which is sandwiched on Flax Seed bun. Sides that comes with the burger can be either sweet potato hash, kale salad, or a little of both.
The birthday girl got a complementary Flourless Chocolate Cake $7 that’s made with 72% cocoa, topped with vanilla ice cream, and caramel is a chocolate lover’s dream…Even the cake is healthy because it’s made with healthy ingredients so don’t feel bad if you want to indulge. It’s probably the healthiest chocolate cake you can have from a restaurant.
I also bought a Mocha Cake from Paris Baguette for the birthday girl and it was a great choice because it had the full bold taste of mocha and the cookie toppings made the cake look phenomenal.
The kitchen where food is prepared is easily seen with the chefs are working hard to make sure food is perfected. Waiter, waitresses, host, and hostesses are seen all around the kitchen serving the dishes and pantry items are seen on the island with their corresponding labels.
Seating, chairs, tables, and the center piece which is an actual plant is simple, yet makes you feel at ease because of its simplicity. The waiters were kind and attentive but water wasn’t served if you didn’t ask for it. They made suggestions are commented on my order which was the
The vibe at True Food Kitchen is fresh, healthy, and trendy/ modern dining experience. A mirror is tilted on the ceiling aimed to the cutting table where the chef is cutting up fresh veggies to be served when people sitting at the tables can easily see what they’re doing. Instead of the big screen TV, it was a nice touch to see the huge TV sized mirror literally reflecting how fresh produces are prepared.
Want to try out True Food Kitchen? Check them out at the location below!
True Food Kitchen is located at 451 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 at a gorgeous location at Fashion Island. and dishes up healthy American cuisines that are vegetarian, helps fight inflammation, and salads.
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