More often than not, the misconception about vegan food is that vegans don’t have that many options when it comes to food. Whether it be options for places to eat or for tasty food, not being able to consume foods containing dairy, meat and other animal products doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the case. If anything, having to find alternatives for non-vegan recipes means more space and leeway for creativity! The following local businesses have done exactly that by taking everyday recipes and making them healthier, better and just as amazing as their non-vegan counterparts! And the best part? They deliver! So if you’ve ever wondered:
“Does vegan food taste good?”
“How can food be yummy without meat or butter or eggs??”
“Aren’t vegans missing out?”
Let the food at these local vegan restaurants do the talking 😉
1. Loving Cafe
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True to their name, the Loving Cafe in Seri Petaling – run by a couple – preps all their food with love. Not only do they use organic vegetables and ingredients, they lovingly prepare their homecooked meals fresh and without the use of a microwave. Their menu includes everything from soups, noodles and rice to burgers, ice creams and cakes.
Opening Hours: Tues to Sun; 10 am-7 pm (Last order: 6.30 pm)
Address: 23, Jalan 12/149L, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Tel: +6012-313 8221
2. Sala
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In Spanish, Sala means “living-room” and is also an acronym for ‘slavar a los animales’ (save the animals). Their 100% plant-based menu is Tex-Mex inspired, meaning it’s the perfect place to get your burrito/taco/nourish bowl fix. The items on the menu promise to deliver meals that are lower in calories and cholesterol while being higher in clean protein. Plus – their serving sizes are generous! This doesn’t mean that everything on the menu is foreign, however, as Sala also packs a serious punch with their nasi lemak, nasi ulam, curry laksa and dhal chawal options.
Opening Hours: Daily; Hartamas (11am- 10pm) / The Row (11am- 7pm) / Waterfront Desa Park City (10pm- 10pm)
Available on: Grab, Foodpanda, Oddle and Beepit
3. LN Fortunate Coffee Malaysia
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LN stands for ‘Loving Nature’ their code of conduct is: “nothing added . nothing removed . totally natural”. As such, the store only serves additive-free and preservative-free food, while organic products are used where possible. They serve hand-brewed speciality coffees, bake their own bread (sourdough is their speciality!) and have a wide range of western options as well as vegan desserts (ice cream and waffles omg!). The store allows for pre-order (for their speciality coffee and baked goods like bread and cakes) as well as delivery.
Opening Hours: Daily; 11 am – 8 pm (Last order: 7.30 pm)
Stores: Sunway GEO Avenue/ Solaris
Available on: Grab, Foodpanda, Beepit
Tel: +603 5611 8286 (Sunway GEO) / +603 6206 3349 (Solaris)
4. Sprout
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After going on a plant-based diet in 2019, Daniela Abad (who originally hails from Miami) has made it her mission to educate the public on its numerous health benefits and how it can help create a more sustainable world for tomorrow. With that in mind, she established Sprout Plant-Based Fusion in 2020. Their gorgeous menu includes smoothies and smoothie bowls, toasties (with fun names like ‘Elvis Presley’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet), salads (their bestseller is ‘Zucchini Di Sini’ LOL), small plates, options for kids and baked goods!
Opening Hours: Daily; 10am – 10pm
Address: Lot F-13-A, Bangsar Village I (Skybridge), 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Available on: Beepit
Tel: +6012 961 7170
5. Sushi Kitchen
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Vegan sushi?????? You betcha! As the 1st restaurant offering plant-based sushi in Malaysia, Sushi Kitchen has been making waves since its establishment in 2009. They do not stock mock meat so there is none of that on their menu but with fresh fruits and vegetables as their core ingredients, Sushi Kitchen servers everything: sushi (of course), udon, porridge, soups, rice and spaghetti. Do note, as all items are made when ordered, it would best to plan ahead and order early to allow the kitchen to prep!
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri; 11.30am – 9pm (with a rest period from 3pm – 5pm)
Address: No. 1-06, I resident, Persiaran Surian, Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Available on: Sushi Kitchen’s website
Tel: +6011 – 5680 1088
*Cover image credits: @lnfortunatecoffeemalaysia / @sala.kl
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