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When I was in Los Angeles a while back, I made it to a restaurant that I’ve been hearing about for eons – Stuff I Eat in Inglewood.
It’s a place that I have meant to visit again and again. However, it seemed that usually when I was in the area, I was either on my way to the airport and in a hurry or coming back from the airport and in a hurry.
But as luck would have it this time around, I needed to pick up my rental car by LAX, which put me in the neighborhood at just the right time for lunch at Stuff I Eat.
Stuff I Eat has been around since 2008. Their food is 100% vegan and 95% organic.
It’s on the main drag of Market Street, along with other shops and restaurants. The street was pretty quiet while I was there, as it was still early in the lunch hour.
Even though there’s a large awning outside with their name on it, because of the dark windows, I missed it and kept walking. Even after I turned around and started walking back, I almost missed it again. So etch this exterior into your mind’s eye and don’t make the same mistake I did.
The restaurant is clean and nicely laid out with café-style tables. The staff at the counter was all smiles and really helpful with ideas of their most popular items.
They’re well-known for their tacos, but obviously I had to go with another popular item on their menu, the Organic Soul Food Platter.
I ordered a half order of the platter, which came to $12. There was so much food, I easily could have shared it. Instead, I took half home and finished it with breakfast the next day.
The platter came with generous helpings of yams, black-eyed peas, barbecued tofu, slow cooked kale, a cornbread muffin, potato salad, and mac and cheese.
The greens may well have been the best I’ve ever had. They were melt-in-your-mouth good with that wonderful tinny-ness you get from cooking greens for a long time.
The black-eyed peas were also particularly well seasoned, and since they’re not always my favorite bean, I was surprised at how good they were.
Stuff I Eat is definitely one of those places where you can get caught in a circle of “just one more bite.” With so many complimentary flavors and huge portions, this is the restaurant to visit with friends and/or a big appetite! It is sure to be on my must-visit list on my next trip to Southern California.
Hannah says
April 7, 2014 at 5:56 pmI never went there either, but it looks really cute! I’m a big ole sucker for soul platters.
Cadry says
April 8, 2014 at 8:04 amAren’t they the best? I wish that even one restaurant in my area would offer them.
FoodFeud says
April 7, 2014 at 7:06 pmLooks great, especially that mac n cheese and the tofu! Big portions at a restaurant are always welcome.
Cadry says
April 8, 2014 at 8:05 amYes, there’s no worry about going home hungry at this place! 😀
Caitlin says
April 8, 2014 at 11:06 ameverything looks phenomenal, especially the mac and cheese and beans!
Cadry says
April 12, 2014 at 7:26 amIt was all super delicious! I wish I lived in the area and could explore the menu more!
acookinthemaking says
April 8, 2014 at 11:29 amAhhh that all looks amazing! Putting this place on my list for my LA trip in June 🙂
Cadry says
April 12, 2014 at 7:27 amThe LA food scene is going to keep you busy! I can’t wait to see everything you manage to squeeze in while you’re there!
Becky says
April 9, 2014 at 8:03 amThat looks so amazing! It makes me want to head directly to Soul Vegetarian Kitchen for lunch.
Cadry says
April 12, 2014 at 7:28 amLucky! I wish there was a restaurant in the entire state that offered this kind of vegan soul food. Sadly, my closest option is about four hours away!
Shell says
April 9, 2014 at 3:10 pmCad, I noticed in the comments you mentioned that you won’t go home hungry at this place. I’m sold. You know I don’t like to go around hungry! And the food looks wonderful!
Cadry says
April 12, 2014 at 7:33 amI’ve always admired your dedication to the principle of not going around hungry! 😉
Demetrius J Bagley says
April 11, 2014 at 8:56 pmYUM. Thanks for this heads up!
Cadry says
April 12, 2014 at 7:30 amYou’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Demetrius!
Randi (laughfrodisiac) says
April 12, 2014 at 3:24 pmOH man that looks sooo good. I want that right now!! I need to find soul food where I am.
Cadry says
April 15, 2014 at 12:30 pmGood luck! I hope you find a great spot in your area. I’d love to have this meal all over again today. Too bad I’m a plane ride away now! 🙂
flickingthevs says
April 15, 2014 at 6:12 amLondon is clearly missing out on not having any soul food. I guess that means I’ll have to fix some up at home – I just don’t make potato salad often enough!
Cadry says
April 15, 2014 at 12:29 pmI don’t make potato salad often either! Whenever I make potatoes, I’m always thinking about hot uses like breakfast potatoes or French fries. However, I really enjoy potato salad. I need to make a batch sometime!