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Plant-based soul food in South Durham: NC BBQ without meat, soul rolls, collard greens and konjac shrimp. Most complete vegan soul kitchen in the Triangle.
Banu Vegan is a dietary-friendly spot in Durham.
Durham's dedicated vegan counter: the Skrimp Po Boy with konjac shrimp, Philly Fake Steak and Cajun fries earned a following well beyond the vegan community.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 2534 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27707
Plant-based soul food in South Durham: NC BBQ without meat, soul rolls, collard greens and konjac shrimp. Most complete vegan soul kitchen in the Triangle.
Parts & Labor at Motorco runs one of the most genuinely vegan-friendly menus at any non-vegan Durham restaurant: plant-based bowls and vegan tacos, open late.
Goorsha's vegetarian sampler is one of Durham's most satisfying plant-forward meals. Shiro, kek alecha and sambusa anchor a large Ethiopian vegetarian menu.
Preeti Waas's James Beard-nominated Indian kitchen has a dedicated vegetarian menu. Baby brinjals, samosas and Vegetable Kurma stand out on the plant side.
Rose's builds vegetarian noodle and dumpling dishes from NC produce. Vegetable dumpling filling available; XO noodles have a vegan option on the compact menu.
Ricky Moore's James Beard-winning seafood counter offers griddled fish for gluten-free diners. Griddled mullet and flounder are reliable safe plate options.