We visited a fast-food chain that's like McDonald's for vegans

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Take a bite out of a VeganBurg burger and you might be surprised to find that it tastes like a fast food burger. The texture of the plant-based patty reminds you of something you might get from McDonald's. It's nothing special.

But that's kind of what San Francisco's new vegan burger joint, VeganBurg, is going for. 

These days, fast-food burgers run the gamut from the classic McDonald's Big Mac to Jack In The Box's Hella-Peño Burger Munchie Meal. There aren't many quick-service burger options for vegetarians, let alone vegans.

Then there's VeganBurg, a plant-based burger restaurant that got its start in Singapore. The chain opened its first US location in San Francisco's earthy-crunchy Haight neighborhood in December. We stopped by to see if it "meats" the hype.

More than 8,600 miles from its Singapore counterparts, the first VeganBurg in the U.S. is located on San Francisco's bustling and quirky Haight Street.

Inside, tables made of palettes, hardwood flooring, and potted plants create an industrial, "safari-chic" vibe.

AstroTurf blankets the dining stools, just like at VeganBurg in Singapore.