Fast-Casual Greek Chain Souvla Adds Plant-Based Lamb to Menu

Fast-casual Greek chain Souvla has added plant-based lamb to its menu at all four of its San Francisco locations. The vegan lamb, made by startup Black Sheep Foods, is available to add to sandwiches or salads and has exclusive rights at Souvla for six weeks before potentially expanding to more restaurants nationwide. The vegan lamb is made from textured pea protein, sunflower and coconut oil, beet extract, and mushroom powder, and has impressed consumers with its gamey texture and flavor that closely resembles traditional lamb.

Souvla's addition of the vegan lamb marks a milestone for the restaurant and the vegan community, as it joins the growing market of plant-based meat alternatives. The Greek chain offers a veggie-friendly option for customers looking for a meat-free meal, with the plant-based lamb also available for nationwide shipping through the Goldbelly Sandwich Kit. With the success of the vegan lamb at Souvla, fans of the plant-based product can look forward to seeing it at more restaurants in the future.