WHY Fresh tofu made on-site, as well as some vegan grocery essentials, including soy milk, tofu pudding and packaged vegan foods.

WHAT Kevin Tran is L.A.’s king of fresh tofu. Come here to buy the good stuff, and allow time to eat in his amazing vegan Vietnamese café while you’re there.

WHO A steady stream of regulars, as diverse as they come: Asian chefs, vegan moms with toddlers in tow, bikers, women in hijabs.