Looking for Vegan and Vegetarian Food? Here's your guide to Gaston's plant-based fare

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As more and more people have become vegan or vegetarian in recent years, the demand for plant-based eateries has become prevalent in our towns—and Gaston County businesses have listened. Restaurants known for their burgers or fried chicken have seamlessly incorporated plant-based substitutions into their menus and plant-based diners are eternally grateful.

Whether you're trying out meatless Mondays for the first time, are a long-time vegan or are looking to try something new, these Gaston County eateries have creative plant-based dishes waiting for you.

Akahana

Camille Renner, Gaston Outside

6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont

Daily 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

As vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians alike know well, Asian cuisine almost always provides the most diverse options for non-meat eaters. Akahana, a regionally owned Asian bistro with locations in Charlotte and Belmont, offers plant-based eaters many options in their extensive menu, Not exclusively serving dishes from a certain region, Akahana offers meals of many different Asian country origins, including Japanese, Vietnamese and Indian dishes.

What to Order: Curry—Red, yellow, green or massaman curry with sweet coconut milk stewed with white onions, red and green bell peppers, jalapeños, carrots and bamboo shoots, served with rice

Barrister’s

Photo Courtesy of Barristers

168 W. Main Ave., Gastonia

Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.