Looking for meatless treats that aren’t served on a bun? Check out these five fave hearty spots.
Amitabul
6207 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-774-0276
* Traditional Korean dishes such as bi bim bop go deliciously dairy- and meat-free at this vegan haven in Norwood Park. Try the spicy kimchi version ($9.95) with a cup of hot ginger tea ($3).
Andie’s Restaurant
5253 N. Clark St. 773-784-8616
* Get your veggie Meds in the form of Greek and Lebanese fare at this cozy Andersonville mainstay. Start with the dip sampler ($11.95) — a spread of hummus, baba ganoush, hareesa (roasted red pepper) and patata (roasted potato and garlic) served with grilled pita — then dig into popular dishes like veggie mousaka ($13.95) and Moroccan eggplant ($12.50).
Crust 2056-58 W. Division St. 773-235-5511
* Wood-fired flatbreads (above) and tempting salads make this certified organic pizza hub in Wicker Park a prime spot for vegging out. Menu standouts include grilled eggplant flatbread ($12). Bonus: Tempeh and smoked tofu pinch hit for meat on any flatbread at no extra cost.
Demera 4801 N. Broadway. 773-334-8787
* Get a crash course in Ethiopian cuisine with the vegetarian messob ($14.50). Served on traditional bread-as-utensil injera, this mix-and-match platter comes with your choice of four veggie dishes such ye-misir wot, red lentils stewed with onions, garlic and ginger in spicy berbere sauce.
Hema’s Kitchen
2439 W. Devon Ave. 773-338-1627; and 2411 N. Clark St. 773-529-1705
* Give your greens a kick with spicy vegetable vindaloo ($10.99) at Hema’s new digs in Little India or at its Lincoln Park sib. Prefer a milder option? Opt for matar paneer ($9.99), a rich, tender stew of green peas and homemade cheese with gravy ($9.99). BYOB.
