Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in London

Every vegan out there has had the experience of dining at a non-vegan restaurant and having to ask the waiter to ‘veganise’ their meal. If you’re in London you needn’t go through this hassle though, as there are loads of vegan restaurants in London for you to choose from.

 

 

 

1. Manna
Sitting right at the top of the list is Manna, the oldest vegan restaurant in London. Having been open for over 40 years this restaurant has had more than enough time to finely hone their cooking techniques. Their menus change daily as well, depending on what produce they can source every morning, so you’ll always be able to taste something new every time you visit.

 

 

 

2. Itadaki Zen
If you enjoy Japanese cuisine you should head to Itadaki Zen, one of the few Japanese vegan restaurants in the world. Those of you that are particularly health conscious can indulge in amazing food without worrying about its effects as all of the ingredients used in Itadaki Zen’s meals are revered for their medicinal benefits.

 

 

 

3. The Spirited Palace
You can get authentic Caribbean cuisine created without the use of any animal by-products at The Spirited Palace. They have both raw and hot meals, so raw vegans can dine here as well, and their homemade vegan cakes and treats are a hit with vegans and meat eaters alike.

 

4. Pogo Cafe
To dine in a completely vegan environment you should pop into the Pogo Cafe, which is a vegan co-operative run by volunteers and without any animal-derived products in sight. They have different specials every day, as well as children’s meals, gluten free options and a range of scrumptious soya milkshakes and smoothies.

 

5. The Hornbeam
The Hornbeam is much more than just a vegan cafe – it’s also an organic greengrocer, so you can sit down to a fantastic meal made from locally grown fruits and vegetables before you do a spot of food shopping! If that wasn’t enough, you can also see some great live performances by local musicians on certain nights of the week.

 

6. 222 Veggie Vegan
222 Veggie Vegan is the perfect place to eat if you’re in a rush – you can choose to eat in or takeaway, and they offer light bites for people who aren’t hungry enough, or don’t have time, for a full meal. If you’ve got a special dietary requirement the chefs are always more than happy to create something just for you.

 

7. Diwana Bhel Poori House
Meals at Diwana Bhel Poori House are completely guilt free thanks to the fact that all of their food is low-fat and cholesterol free, so anyone watching their weight can let go and enjoy themselves. This Indian restaurant serves mouth-wateringly good meals at very low prices as well, so you needn’t break the bank to dine out!

 

8. InSpiral Lounge
If you like having loads of different meals to choose from you’ll feel right at home at the InSpiral Lounge. This vegan cafe offers up new and exciting meals every day, and you can order a main meal and three sides for an incredibly low price. You can choose what size meal you’d like (small, medium or large) before stepping up to the raw bar and hot food plates to decide what you’d like to try.

 

9. Mr Man
For a vegan taste of the Orient book a table at Mr Man, a restaurant serving traditional alternatives for popular Chinese meals. There are so many meals to choose from on their lunch and evening buffet menus that you’ll have to come back time and again before you’ve tasted everything!

 

10. Beatroot
The owners of Beatroot believe that you shouldn’t have to pay and arm and a leg for quality vegan food, which is why they serve genuinely great tasting food with no strings attached, and they’ve always got something for everyone as each of their dishes is inspired by a different cuisine.

 

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