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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.
Goorsha Ethiopian Restaurant is a dietary-friendly spot in Brightleaf, Durham.
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.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 910 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
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.
Ethiopian injera is made from teff, a naturally gluten-free grain. Goorsha is one of Durham's most accessible restaurant options for gluten-free diners.
A fully halal-certified Mediterranean restaurant and grocery on Revere Rd serving falafel, chicken shawarma and gyros alongside halal grocery items.
Halal cart-style street food on W Main Street: chicken and gyro over rice, falafel and certified wraps. One of few halal-certified options in downtown Durham.