The Jackfruit Philly Cheesesteak is a vegan twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak, made with tender, braised jackfruit that mimics the texture of pulled pork. It's layered with sautéed onions and peppers, slathered in a smoky, cashew-based cheese sauce, and served on toasted bread with garlic aioli. This hearty sandwich delivers bold, savory flavors with a satisfying meaty bite.
Washington DC
DC Vegan
Jackfruit Philly Cheesesteak
Canned young jackfruit / Onions / Seasonings / Braising liquid / Smoke (for flavor) / vegan cheese sauce / Peppers / Toasted bread / Garlic aioli
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Seth heads to DC Vegan to watch co-owner Michael Jantz Moon prepare a vegan twist on the Philly cheesesteak. He starts by showcasing the tropical jackfruit, explaining how its unripe version mimics the texture of pulled pork. The jackfruit is braised, smoked, and combined with sautéed onions and peppers. For the cheese, he blends raw cashews with nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, onion powder, lemon juice, oil, chili powder, and a secret seasoning, then cold-smoke it for depth. The sandwich is assembled on toasted bread with garlic aioli and topped with the vegan cheese sauce, resulting in a rich, flavorful plant-based dish.
Lots of options and fresh ingredients, great flavors and nice portions. Very friendly and professional staff.
Jason M, Happy Cow
