"Though not a vegan restaurant, this Cincinnati spot became an accidental hub for vegan diners because the chef kept plant-based needs in mind from his punk-scene roots. He says he grew up around vegans and has long prioritized not leaving them with only fries and a dry salad; "It was always conscious for us to be adaptable to various diets," he says, "because it always kind of annoyed me when I’d see a restaurant that wouldn’t change something." Best-sellers have consistently been vegan and vegetarian items like vegetable tempura and seasonal soups, the team actively tries to make vegetarian versions of dishes, and the kitchen even maintains a separate vegan fryer (though the restaurant doesn’t always advertise that fact)." - Jaya Saxena