True Food Kitchen



Globally Inspired Cuisine
Great Tasting Food, That's Good for You!
I was invited out to dinner tonight and this time I didn't have to cook for anyone or have to fix a mistake. We met up at True Food Kitchen at Santa Monica Place, opened about 3 months ago. It's a restaurant developed by Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling healthy-living author Dr. Andrew Weil. This Phoenix-based restaurant features a menu and ambiance that appeals to sophisticated diners pursuing a balanced lifestyle. OR someone like me who wanted to try a good tempeh burger...

Medicine Man
$6

Olivello Juice, Pomegranate Juice, Cranberry Juice, Black Tea,
Soda Water and Blueberries

One of their most popular Natural Refreshments

 See What Jay Eats...

We thought we ordered the Summer Chopped
But not according to the menu

?


Whatever it is...It was very good.
Mixture of kale and lettuce


Grass Fed Bison Burger
$16

Umami Mushroom & Onions, Mayo & Parmesan on Flax Bun
Served with kale salad and sweet potatoes


Very good!


Wild Ahi Sliders
$13

Wasabi Aioli, Radish Sprouts, Avocado & Cucumber
Served with kale salad and sweet potatoes


Tasted like frozen tuna tho...



Andy's Favorite "TLT"
$11
Tempeh, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Mayo & Whole Grain Bun
Served with kale salad and sweet potatoes
This was the reason why we came to try the tempeh burger.
The tempeh was crispy and not mushy like other places.
We didn't try any of their gluten free crust pizzas (available) or their soups, but what we did have was pretty good. I'd like to try some of their entrees next time.
Overall, good food and great service. Thanks to Tristian, all of the recommendations were right on, except we're not sure of the name of the salad...
BTW, with each sandwich, you get a choice of sides (sweet potatoes or kale salad). We opted for half and half, hence the sweet potatoes and kale on each plate.
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 593-8300

For Orange County Folks...
They have a Fashion Island location


Photos by Jay Terauchi
Jay Eats Worldwide
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