Chefs and culinary enthusiasts have broken the notion that vegan is boring. Switching to plant-based or non-dairy products doesn’t mean you’re missing out, it only means you’re welcoming a healthier lifestyle. And today, everything from a pizza to ice cream is getting a vegan upgrade to combat your FOMO. Whether you’re vegan or merely want to try vegan food, head to these restaurants and cafes that serve mouth-watering meals this World Vegan Day.
1. Seeds Of Life, Mumbai
This restaurant has a plethora of vegan dishes that are sure to entice your taste buds. You must try the Mushroom Bowl, Lebanese Bowl and Cacao Smoothie Bowl, besides their vegan pasta, pizzas, salads and rejuvenating coolers, of course.
Contact: Bandra – 9653336089, Juhu – 8591882863
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2. Earth Cafe, Mumbai
Don’t get upset if you can’t have dairy—just head to this vegan cafe in Bandra. With smoothie bowls made from coconut milk, and indulgent desserts such as vegan ice creams and macarons, your sweet tooth will be satisfied for sure.
Contact: 9819828989
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3. Yogisattva, Mumbai
Vegan and Vietnamese? Yes, please. Yogisattva’s new limited menu features colourful food from the Southeast Asian country with vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free meals. Some of our fav picks include Vietnamese spring roll with a mango basil sauce; Banh Xeo, a traditional Vietnamese crepe made of organic rice flour and coconut milk with a filling of organic carrots, shimeji mushrooms and bean sprouts; and the Lemongrass Noodle Soup. Don’t forget to binge guilt-free on the Gluten-free Matcha Mooncake and Beetroot Mooncake.
Menu available till November 7
Contact: 9867455009
4. 1441 Pizzeria, Multiple Locations
Adopted the vegan lifestyle recently and craving a cheesy pizza? 1441 Pizzeria comes to your rescue. Devour on the newly launched V Pizza or experiment with healthy Italian ingredients with Make Your Own Pizza – Vegan Edition, which lets you customise with classic and gourmet toppings. Trust us–it’s as good as eating a regular pizza!
Head to 1441pizzeria.com for contact details
5. Greenr Cafe, New Delhi
Enjoy nourishing and feel-good food made from fresh, organic ingredients at this California-inspired plant-based kitchen. Make sure you try the crowd favourite–black baja beans nachos made from corn and ragi with mango salsa as dressing and fresh guacamole to dip into. The cafe also has dishes made from tofu and jackfruit. And while you binge, take a moment to soak in the positive vibes the cafe offers thanks to its raw and rugged interiors with upcycled decor.
Contact: 9870455448
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6. Justbe Cafe, Bengaluru
When psychologist Nidhi Nahata learned about Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle and its offerings, it motivated her to share her learnings with everyone else. And that gave birth to JustBe Cafe. It also houses a wellness centre with activities like yoga and meditation for you to participate. After your peaceful session, you can dig into their healthy, delicious meals with an ambiance that lets you just be. The must-try dishes include whillet (wheat + millet) pizzas, tofu sandwiches, and fresh juices. It goes without saying that you’ll leave feeling refreshed and energised.
Contact: 8048538672, 9513804561, 9900478307
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7. Ubuntu Community – The Vegan Cafe, Kolkata
The city’s first vegan community cafe lets you pop in for meals, stay in a couple of days and meet like-minded people. The core principle of the cafe, Ubuntu is an African Zulu word meaning ‘I am because we are’. The team believes in interacting with the neighbourhood to create an eco-friendly, conscious lifestyle. And let’s not forget the culinary offerings. It serves 100% plant-based food with a wide range of cuisines such as Bengali, North Indian, Chinese, Italian, and Mediterranean. From Beet Blush smoothie bowls to dairy-free dahi wada, burgers and dry fruit kulfis, the wholesome menu is suitable for every palate.
Contact: 9330823020
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8. Terrasen Cafe, Hyderabad
Drop by this cosy cafe that emphasises on vegan and slow food–meaning the chefs here will take a couple of minutes to whip up a fresh meal. Whether you want to eat light or heavy, there are multiple options to choose from. Brown rice poha or the in-house multi-grained bread with sprouts salad are good breakfast meals. If you love jackfruits, you must try their jackfruit biryani and Rajasthani preparation, Vegan Laal Mass. Craving pav bhaaji? There’s an alternative for that too with the high-protein Pav and Terrassen Bhaji, in which the bhaaji is cooked with kaala channa and methi. But here’s the best part–the cafe is pet-friendly, so you can enjoy all of this in the company of your furry friend.
Contact: 8048060186
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