Opened in 1995, Amitabul has been enlightening diners about nutritious eating for decades. Chef Bill Choi, who learned techniques and recipes from his mother and grandmother as an adolescent in Korea, cooks Buddhist Korean cuisine using organic ingredients. His vegan dishes are made without oil, salt, or sugar and include options such as mandu dumplings, vegetable pancakes, kimchi bibimbap, spicy noodle soup, grilled curry tofu, and a stir fry dubbed “Dark Side of the Moon” — veggie and rice noodles mixed with mushrooms and black bean-miso sauce. Online orders can be placed here.

It’s been several years since the poke craze hit Chicago and locals are still in love with the Hawaiian specialty. There are many shops around town to get diced raw fish but Pokiology stands out as one of the best. Build a bowl by choosing a base of rice and/or salad and proteins such as salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp, or tofu. Then add a variety of toppings and a sauce to finish it off. The extensive selection of ingredients means there are plenty of combinations to try. Additional Pokiology outposts are located in Roscoe Village and Little Italy. Online ordering is available here.

Placing an emphasis on fresh and raw ingredients, this small Uptown cafe whips up dishes that are mostly organic and 100 percent vegan. Customers can expect flavorful wraps, burgers, salad bowls, smoothies, desserts, and more — all made from scratch. Online ordering is available here.

As the name suggests, this fast casual spot delivers West Coast-inspired fare. Juices, smoothies, and other drinks like kombucha on tap pair with salads, grain bowls, and wraps. There’s a second location in the Loop. Order online here.

While the menu boasts burgers, ribs, and chicken sandwiches, it’s also easy to order something healthy-ish at this Chicago-based chain. The Wok Out Bowl is a favorite that offers the choice of protein, sauce, and either rice, noodles, or quinoa. Finished with veggies and chopped cashews, it’ll satisfy many types of diets. There’s a second Doc B’s outpost in River North. Online orders can be placed here.

For those trying out a liquid diet, this raw shop supplies everything to help the process, including smoothies containing greens, fruits, and doses of vitamins and antioxidants. More substantial bites are available in the form of acai bowls, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and more.

River North welcomed the first Chicago location of this Phoenix-based chain in 2016. The menu — built on Dr. Andrew Weil’s self-described anti-inflammatory diet — features an array of seasonal juices, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and more. And though kale salads are ubiquitous these days, True Food’s version stands out: Tuscan kale mixed with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and lemon. Order online here.

Most dishes at LYFE Kitchen are fewer than 600 calories. The menu accommodates gluten-free and vegan diets but those without restrictions should try the crispy baked chicken breaded in panko. It’s served atop Brussels sprouts, cotija cheese, and lemon pepper aioli. Online ordering is available here.

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise’s all-day eatery has five locations around Chicagoland, which is great news for anyone trying a different approach to eating. Classic comfort foods, including meatloaf and pasta are elevated with healthy twists, like bolognese with chicken instead of beef. Online ordering is available here.

Always on the move or don’t have the time to sit down to a meal? Then head to this grab-and-go spot for a host of healthy prepackaged foods and beverages. Run by Chicago Raw co-founder Carole Jones, her son Jeremy Jones, and her daughter-in-law Kaitlyn Jones, Uncooked specializes in raw, plant-based dishes that are also gluten-free and sustainably sourced. Highlights include cacio e pepe with kelp noodles, watermelon radish ravioli filled with mozzarella, and veggie sushi rolls. Online ordering is available here.

With multiple Protein Bar outposts scattered around the downtown area, a quick and nutritious meal is never too far away for office workers. The Chicago-based chain is a popular destination for lunch, offering filling protein shakes and bowls. Globally-inspired creations include the “Mexicali” (chicken, corn, black beans, cheddar, salsa, kale, spicy tomatillo lime sauce, chipotle Greek yogurt) and the “Spicy Korean” (Beyond Beef meatballs, cucumber, spinach, pickled red onion, cauliflower rice, pickled carrot, sweet and spicy chili sauce). Online orders can be placed here.

“The vegan side of Mexico” draws folks to this family-owned spot in Garfield Ridge. The lineup features tamales, burritos, tacos, nachos, gorditas, and more, plus meatless versions of chorizo, carne asada, and al pastor. Online orders can be placed here.

Nutrition-focused specialties aren’t abundant on the South Side, which is why Gabrielle Darvassy opened this vegan oasis in 2014. Her inventive menu ranges from buckwheat pancakes to a nacho salad with sunflower seed “meat.” Juices and smoothies are also a major component of the cafe, as are raw “goodies” like lemon squares and coconut haystacks. Online ordering is available here.