In the past, a few terms such as vegan, sustainable and zero-waste were only seen as transient trends. Fast forward to today, these have become an inseparable part of many people’s lives, especially veganism.
Veganism as a lifestyle is free of any meat, animal-derived and dairy-based products. Last week, actress Bhumi Pednekar too joined celebrity vegetarian and vegan bandwagon that includes Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Virat Kohli and Kangana Ranaut. She declared her decision of giving up non-vegetarian diet on Instagram.
While some restaurants across India are generously offering lip-smacking dishes on their menu, alongside veg and non-veg options, there are also a few outlets that are solely for vegan dieters.
Here are the hottest vegan-friendly food spots to go dine-in at or simply get it home delivered!
MUMBAI-
Farmer’s café A farm to table spot, Farmer’s café has some amazing organic, keto-friendly and vegan items on the menu. The best part, all of its cheesy selection of pizzas can be customised for vegans.
Sequel From energising vegan smoothies, kombuchas to breakfast and wholesome main course, Sequel is one of the most visited places for its diverse menu for every taste palette.
Out of the Blue For the ones who have an undying love for burgers and, of course, staying vegan, Out of the Blue’s Beetroot Burger is a great, appetizing recipe to turn to.
The Mexican Box A cloud kitchen, The Mexican Box offers some delicious, vegan-friendly spins to classic Mexican dishes. Think spicy bean soup topped with vegan cheese, vegan pizza and vegan cheese and bean quesadilla.
Kitchen Garden by Suzette Kitchen Garden by Suzette is no less than a sweet, scrumptious haven of vegan dishes. Fresh salad bowls, pancakes, roasted cauliflower with vegan mayonnaise are a must-have here!
Seeds of Life With a simple, pure thought of keeping the diet fresh, healthy and clean, Seeds of Life is a must-visit for foodies who embrace veganism. Besides pastas, risottos, burgers and smoothie bowls, it offers a variety of all-day breakfasts with quinoa, tofu, chia and avocado.
DELHI
Gobsmackers Launched during the lockdown, Gobsmackers masters a fun menu of craft, customisable burgers. They even have burger bowls, which replaces a burger’s bun with a healthy salad. Its vegan-specials include Quinoa and Veggie burger and Bean burger.
Farm Table A super inviting place for vegan foodies, Farm Table has thoughtfully curated a menu that includes recipes such as Baked Falafel sandwich, Jalapeno-Cilantro broth, Khow Suey, gourmet salads with a ‘Make-Your-Own-Salad’ option.
AnnaMaya – Andaz Delhi A sophisticated dining space for vegans is AnnaMaya in Andaz. Their signatures include vegan paneer tikka, smokey mashed pumpkin, sweet potato chaat, carrot and coconut soup.
Greenr Greenr café is where vegans can rejoice, for its menu brims with exciting plant-based, fresh food items. After a stomach full of smoothie bowls, salads and burgers, one can finish their meal with a desserts such as Beetroot Fig Mousse or a Pumpkin Spice Frappe.
BENGALURU
Sante Spa One of Bengaluru’s finest spaces to enjoy a vegan meal, Sante Spa has a very diverse spread of hearty and fresh plant-based food items – The Holy Guacamole, Beetroot-Spinach hummus, Crunchy Chlorophyll dimsums on Red curry, Homemade Thai Curry and Spicy Korean Tofu Bowl.
Smoke House Deli Popular for its crafty European menu, Smoke House Deli has multiple outlets across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. And yes, it cooks up some luscious vegan dishes as well including Boss Style Aglio Olio Pasta, Beetroot, tangerine, asparagus & lemon barley with toasted walnut and Vegan Chocolate Mousse.
Green Theory As the name suggests, Green Theory revolves around everything veg and plant-based on the menu. From exotic soups and broths, small bowls, appetizers to mojitos and desserts, one can’t have enough of its vegan-friendly goodness.
Carrots One of the most visited for its vegan deliciousness, Carrots offers an interesting assortment of Tofu Curry, Falafel, Gnocci, Mushroom Stroganoff, BBQ baked tofu and Mango chocolate dessert pizza.