I'm not a vegan but I'm always happy to try new restaurants (and flavors). And Native Foods is the kind of ethnic, vegan diner that should sate a variety of palettes.

I went this week for lunch at the suggestion of power yoga teacher Vytas Baskauskas, who met me there so I could interview him for a Yoga Journal article I'm writing about addiction. We shared Moby burgers (think filet-o-fish sandwich) and because it's not on the menu, you'll have to ask for it.

For those seeking something a little more "healthy", there are hot bowls filled with steamed brown rice, veggies as well as tofu or tempeh toppings. Fans of veggie burgers won't be disappointed (with a side of chili cheese fries please) and there are a whole slew of snacks and apps -- fried treats like nachos, "save the chicken" wings and Indonesian Tempeh chips.

There are four Native Foods locations in So Cal (we went to the one in Westwood) and I'm hankering for a road trip to the desert where I can check-out Chef Tanya's original locale in Palm Springs.