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Vegan
American
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Offers ready-to-eat raw food dishes and bottled juices. Choose one of the sampler (combo) platters, each comes with an assortment of small dishes. Previously at 408 H Street NE. Black owned. Reported closed, Apr 2021.
22 Reviews
First Review by cookiem
knpst3
Points +11
Very Tasty - Edit
Food taste great and alot of options to choose from.
Read morePros: Great raw vegan food. Food is very tasty and good, Portions.
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TheGoGoVegan
Points +93
Christmas at Khepra’s - Edit
Haven’t had the opportunity to go to one of my fav spots in DC in awhile but I took the opportunity to when they were one of the only spots open on Christmas. Talking about Khepra’s Raw Food or now known as @hempburgercafe. Was blessed to see the owner himself (Khepra) and he served me for the first time since he was in Takoma Park (that’s for you real OG’s of #rawfood). I was just coming off my #wintersolstice fast so I asked him what he suggested I eat, thus he suggested the lasagna (comprised of zucchini noodles, cashew cheese, almond hempburger, sundried tomato sauce w/ basil and olive toppings) creamy kale & creamy collards. Can’t forget the fresh green juice (arugula, cucumber, pear & lime)! Always enjoy his food as I feel energized eating it. Only thing with his food is that if you gonna be around people, you might wanna not be too close because he always have red onions in everything!😜
Read morePros: Flavorful, Fresh options
Cons: Lots of onions
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MandyChappy
Points +20
Great place! - Edit
I've recently been incorporating more raw foods into my day and for my 40th birthday I decided to try out this place. It was a very good decision!! We tried the avocado sampler which had the 9 sides they had available for the day as well as a piece of the cashew cheesecake. We loved everything but the eggplant, which we're not big on eggplant to begin with. My faves would be the buffalo cauliflower and wild rice, which I have not been able to get out of my mind. My hubby has even offered to go grab some more, but I will wait til we're back downtown. Definitely going to try one of the entrees next time. This was a great first experience at a raw vegan restaurant and to show me how tasty it can be.
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metsmerized
Points +42
Wow do I feel great! - Edit
So I was in DC for about a day on a quick family trip. While I eat plant based exclusively every day, being out of my own kitchen and comfort zone generally means I’m eating things (flour, sugar) I usually don’t. I woke up today feeling a little tired even after a full night’s sleep (which I rarely get at home). As a last meal before hopping a bus back home, we had planned to go to Khepra’s and we were not disappointed. Not only are the flavors amazing but I felt an immediate jolt of energy especially after trying the signature hempburger. We had, between four people, almost everything they were offering for the day and it was just what we needed. The world needs more restaurants like this, period.
Read morePros: 100% raw, 100% vegan , Amazing flavors
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omegaman
Points +72
Great vegan raw food & juices! - Edit
Note: It is now called "Hempburger" next to Fare Well
Read moreThis is my go to place for vegan meal. This is raw vegan food. The juices are all great. Juice fast is outstanding.
Pros: Raw vegan food
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Dveganpost
Points +645
Raw Diet - Edit
First time here .. friendly staff helped with selections. Raw and excellent
Read morePros: Lots of options , Raw diet, Friendly and knowledgeable
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Vandekieft
Points +326
Best raw location - Edit
Options were great for all being raw. I do enjoy garlic though and they do not use it at all.
Read morePros: raw options
Cons: building
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veganatic
Points +126
best and most innovative in town - Edit
during my week in dc, i went there twice for having lunch and i’d be going regularly if there was a place near where i live. really amazing, delicious food. very innovative and health-wise at its highest!
Read morei hope this will spread, it makes it so easy to have raw vegan food in that fashion. thanks for the great food and experience, much success.
Pros: raw vegan, great variety, great flavour
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legacyparklr
Points +20
Good to the palate and for the person. - Edit
I travel to over 30 cities a year. After visiting over 150 plant based restaurants across the country. This is one of the best food experiences I have had. It is the best menu selection where every item is wonderful.
Read morePros: Purely Raw Menu, reasonable prices, well informed
Cons: parking is a challenge
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LDR
Points +110
tasty raw food - Edit
Stopped by on a Sunday when the place was pretty quiet. The woman working there was great a explaining the options. I got green juice, and 3 sides (raw hummus, pineapple kale, and noori-vegetable salad -- all delicious and healthy. Hope this place will attract more customers!
Read morePros: excellent fresh & well-prepared food
Cons: very few customers at midday on a Sunday
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Afiya
Points +40
Not bad - Edit
There was a patient server. Being my fiest time, she suggested the platter that allows you to taste all that is offered. I also bought a fresh juice. The cauliflower wings and wild rice were delicious (though I'm not sure how wild rice could be prepared raw). The juice has a coconut water base and I am not a fan of coconut water, so the first not so good, the second was good and it pretty much went back and forth like this until I forced myself to finish (I try not to waste food). I did not care for anything else on my plate. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful, though! Green plants along the windows. Mellow music. Empowering literature throughout via flyers and news clippings. There was also a sanctuary in the unit adjacent to a wall of books and natural care products. All of which appear to be Black owned. The owner seems to be shy or a man of few words. His book on fasting was interesting though.
Read morePros: Cauliflower wings, wild rice, fruit juice, Black o
Cons: Acquired taste
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PeteRB2000
Points +40
Wow! A must for everyone who likes healthy and vegan - Edit
Super friendly! Delicious!!! Ordered a side sampler, nori roll with avocado and a juice. All raw and super tasty...definitely a place I would go to again and again!!! Fork and knife are compostable! Despite the amount of food, I didn't feel uncomfortably full...all fresh and light.
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zenmaestro
Points +857
khepra: favorite vegan spot in dc - Edit
april 2017
Read morestill my favorite vegan spot in dc and one of the best in the best that I've eaten anywhere. I travel all over the country and, in terms of nourishment and flavor, this place is tough to beat. the neatloaf is terrific. when in dc, I do my to stop here. service could still be a tad warmer -it's the same person.
june 2015
this raw restaurant is yummy. it's hard to believe that some of this stuff is raw -i.e., vegan and gluten free. it's cafeteria style. everything's already prepared which means orders are quickly filled. depending on who serves you, service is cool and pleasant enough. i.e., service could be more enthusiastic. all good though. the "large entree" with nine sides is a lot of food for the money. at other raw restaurants, I'd pay at least twice as much for similar quantity and less taste and variety. the nine sides have varying flavors and textures -sweet, sour, salty, spicy and crunchy, soft, chewy. both the hemp burger and crab cakes are yummy. I prefer the hemp burger and it's more filling. for cheesecake beats the cookies. I wouldn't get the chia cookie again. having nine different sides means that you can eat here regularly and vary the experience.
the blaring tv misaligns with the spirit of what khepra seems to embody.
holy cow! I'm so stuffed. don't know that I've ever said that after dining in a raw restaurant.
Pros: raw, value, tasty
Cons: wish it was organic, parking, service could be warmer
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nafanc
Points +1615
Raw excellence - Edit
I've been to a handful of raw establishments before, but never one like this. Khepra is a no frills, counter-service restaurant sharing a space with a health and wellness store that sells a variety of wares.
Read moreSome customers might be put off by this unorthodox arrangement, but I really appreciated it. I'm always a little uncomfortable when I step into vegan restaurants that feel like a Beverly Hills yoga studio, so Khepra pleasantly surprised me by bucking the trend.
More importantly, I think it emphasizes the fact that Khepra focuses on food over appearances. And it certainly paid off. I was delighted with my meal this evening.
I ordered the bbq jackfruit entree + sampler platter. The jackfruit was smothered in a tangy, spicy sauce that was utterly delicious. I'm someone who likes to try a little bit of everything, so the sampler was an amazing value for me. They gave me generous helpings of every single side dish. I especially liked the seaweed salad, the kale salad with raspberry dressing, and the savory dehydrated banana dish, but in truth, everything was awesome.
I'd highly recommend giving this a try if you're in DC, and make sure to get the sampler platter so you can get a bit of everything.
Pros: Try everything with the sampler!, Simple, good food
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fitzenz
Points +49
Get the Almond Hempburger - Edit
I got the restaurant just before closing, so I didn't stay to eat there and look around. The place looked interesting. There is a little shop to buy books and dvds about RAW food. I ordered the Almond Hempburger, cashew cheesecake, and the hemp, spinish pineapple, ginger juice. I really liked the Almond burger, Second liked the cashew cheesecake and third the juice. All good food.
Read morePros: raw, wonderful use of spices
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thetravelingvegan
Points +1370
very tasty and truly vegan - Edit
I had to take an Uber rideshare across town and finally arrived in the traffic. I had the sampler platter for $15 and highly recommend it. It was a nice portion of everything that they have. It was really tasty and the dishes were novel and truly vegan. The only thing I suggested to them was that there coldpressed juices should be non-sugary without fruit. That they need a pure green coldpressed juice. The purists like me prefer it LOL
Read moreCons: everything was a little bit too oily for my prefer
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frecklesarein
Points +182
Khepra's is MAGIC - Edit
Every once in a while, I go on a raw food kick. When that happens, I get myself over to Khepra's. The food here is AMAZING and very filling. For $15 I can get an entree with samples of all their sides ... It's enough food for two meals.
Read moreToday I had the wrap which came with avocado, their hemp burger, cashew cheese, and spinach. It had a little kick to it ... YUM. I also got alllllll their sides: the jerk eggplant is HOT (very yummy); the creamy collards have a great mouthfeel and are simply delicious; the buffalo cauliflower is very flavorful and you honestly can't event tell that it's raw; the hummus spread I could put on anything; the curry cabbage looks like slaw but the curry flavor is bomb ... I could go on and on.
If you have a sweet tooth, get a juice or one of their raw desserts. The mango cheesecake tonight was wonderful; the serving was so large that I could only eat 1/2 of it. Luckily everything is put in to-go boxes! I have lunch or dinner for tomorrow :)
Another note: support this business because they do so much for the surrounding community. They're really trying to educate people about the benefits of (raw) veganism & keep them healthy. I'm allllll about this.
Pros: fresh ingredients, wonderful use of spices , portions are HUGE
Cons: kinda pricey
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KaraAndVeg
Points +20
Happy it was nearby - Edit
I used to live in D.C. but didn't know this area. On a visit last year, I happened to be staying down the street and had been getting into raw food. My boyfriend and I split a "large," which involved an entree plus every side for $15. We were both very full, so it was a great deal. I loved getting to try a bunch of dishes. There was only one I didn't like (something with seaweed). It's mostly a place for taking food out, I think.
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hihoe
Points +178
delicious - Edit
particuarly spicy but I liked it very much - don't care about the room & building - just enjoy the food
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NatureGirl215
Points +38
Best Raw Vegan Place In D.C. - Edit
What can I say about this place. The food was top-notch plus I some more excellent information on a raw foods diet (I'm vegan). Great service with a laid-back atmosphere. I've been following the owner of this wonderful establishment online for many years & I just want to say thank you for my new staple when I visit D.C.
Read morePros: EVERYTHING
Cons: Needs to open up in Charlotte, NC & Philly
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Katie Le
Points +557
Excellent and unique - Edit
Phenomenally delicious, healthy, raw, flavorful food. It's easy and fast - you order at the food bar and only have to wait a few minutes if they are preparing something not fully made (like the insanely delicious sushi!)
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cookiem
Points +5952
Fresh and filling - Edit
Anyone who says raw food is just salad is confused about good raw food and stuff from the produce aisle. This place is capable of creating delicious and flavorful food, so delicious you won't even remember it's raw.
Read moreWhat's awesome is that you can order all their sides with an entree (so the entree is then about 1/6 of the food) for $15. That's 7 sides, I guess, depending on when you go. So, how could I pass that up?! Plaintains with sun-dried tomatoes, spiced broccoli, red cabbage slaw, creamy collards, pomegranate kale, seaweed salad (awesome), and wild rice salad. For my entree - nori/ seaweed avocado rolls. Sometimes raw food is too nut heavy, but their food is not like that. The veggies are fresh and the blend of flavors just right.
The only caveats I have are that they ran out of dessert, the juice drinks were a bit too pricey for my taste but sounded wonderful (cactus tangerine or apple ginger kale for $7sm/$9lg), the food might be a bit too oily for my preference and the food is served in bio-plastic.
You can also just order all the sides for $12/$15 depending on how much you want. I am glad they have options to have so many of them together. The a la carte is $8 for each one - and that's a lot of cash to just try them. I think they knew this, and so created the sampler platters!
They are connected to a health/wellness center, so there isn't the best eating ambiance. There are a few counter/ window high bar stool style seats. In the center, there were tables, but I felt they were not for Khepra's. A great place to get food to go.
However, the fact that they are a veg place and have such wonderful flavorful raw food, I would not hesitate to go back! A little bit too much oil won't kill me, and I want to try the dessert!!!
Pros: Fresh fresh fresh, Awesome flavor wo salt overdose, Selection
Cons: Oily, Ran out of dessert, Price
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