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Restaurant · South Side Slopes ·

Essence

Restaurant · South Side Slopes ·
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Chef Ojok Grichang fuses West African, Middle Eastern, Asian, and American ideas into a fully vegan menu on the South Side. Spotlighted by NextPittsburgh and listed by local tourism editors, it’s a friendly counter for soulful, globally inspired plates.

https://nextpittsburgh.com/eatdrink/chef-ojok-grichang-melds-vegan-and-african-cuisine-at-essence-cafe/
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Fully vegan menu fusing African, Middle Eastern, Asian, American cuisines

vegan restaurant
buffalo cauliflower
mint lemonade
fried dumplings
friendly staff
pilau
falafel burger
quality ingredients
Google Rating
4.8 (126)
Yelp Rating
4.7
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1924 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Get directions

$20–30

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Family friendly
Vegetarian options
Comfort food
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Information

Fully vegan menu fusing African, Middle Eastern, Asian, American cuisines

vegan restaurant
buffalo cauliflower
mint lemonade
fried dumplings
friendly staff
pilau
falafel burger
quality ingredients
Google Rating
4.8 (126)
Yelp Rating
4.7
Placeholder

1924 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Get directions

$20–30

See Menu
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Family friendly
Vegetarian options
Comfort food
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