Shojin
This healthy haven made our top list of gluten-free grub last year, and we're still standing by every organic bite. Start off with a pumpkin croquette (a tofu and tomato sauce crunch), then move on to any one of the veggie sushi rolls or noodles (we crave the Tsuke Men In Black). Then, wash it all down with a cold sake flight. Yes, they still serve up beer and wine with their macrobiotic fare — everything in moderation, folks!
333 South Alameda Street (near East 3rd Street); 213-617-0305.

Other notables:
Hama Sushi, 347 East 2nd Street (between South San Pedro Street and South Central Avenue); 213-680-3454.
Honda Ya, 333 South Alameda Street (near East 4th Street); 213-625-1184.
Daikokuya Original Noodle, 327 East 1st Street (near South San Pedro Street); 213-626-1680.