Best vegan restaurants in Hong Kong for Veganuary
Going vegan for the month might sound intimidating at first, but not with all these options.Veganuary is becoming one of the most popular trends around the world. Whilst going the whole vegan route could be a little harder, here are some of the best vegan and vegetarian dining options in Hong Kong.
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Ma… and the Seeds of life
Tina Barrat, head chef, showcases the natural power of fresh food with the exclusion of meat, dairy, gluten and processed ingredients. The restaurant is inspired by Mother Nature and all she does for this world, putting this into its flavoursome and creative vegan plates. There are raw or cooked dishes and set lunch menus for those who want to try a few dishes.
Ma… and the seeds of life, Shop 11, 1/F, 23 Graham Street, Central, 3165 1717
Confusion Plant Based Kitchen
Confusion Plant Based Kitchen is a vegan restaurant that changes its menus weekly and sometimes even daily. It aims to change the idea that the best protein sources only come from animals and showcase how going plant based will benefit you in a multitude of ways. Head there fast to support its cause and food as it will be closing its doors in March.
Confusion Plant Based Kitchen, G/F, 103 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, 2563 3699
Kind Kitchen
This vegan restaurant is part of Green Common, an online and shop retailer for health and wellness products. Head to Kind Kitchen in Central for your fix of international dishes with a range of plant-based meat alternatives. You can get OmniPork spaghetti bolognese, spicy dumplings or Beyond burger Japanese curry rice.
Kind Kitchen, Shop 1, 1/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central, 2110 0055
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Big Dill
Participating in veganuary doesn’t mean you can’t have junk food. Big Dill makes sure that you can still have your fill. It is the go to for indulgent, mouth-watering yet plant-based meals that you would never imagine were vegan. Get Southern fried buttermilk ‘chicken’, dirty nachos and hot dogs at this fast food inspired venue.
Big Dill, 123 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, 5726 5533
The Park by Years
This vegan restaurant is an Instagram approved hotspot for great, healthy and feel good dishes. It takes inspiration from around the world to showcase the creativity ability of vegan food. Try Thai-style orzo with oyster mushrooms and bean curd, a poke bowl with avocado and lotus root or Indian-style roasted cauliflower. Leave space for dessert and try the chocolate banana rum or sweet potato taro tarts.
The Park By Years, 132 Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, 5336 4000
Ohms
This fairtrade, organic and vegan café hopes to promote sustainability within Hong Kong. With a range of main dishes and desserts, it is a good choice for your first try of creative plant-based alternatives. This Veganuary, try pancakes topped with a mushroom sauce, pasta dishes and other vegan desserts like its lemon tart.
Ohms Café and Bar, Shop A, 192 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, 5400 4236
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POP vegan
POP vegan is a Western eatery in the hustle and bustle of Central that offers a relaxing atmosphere with healthy food options. You can find Western classics, with the vegan take of course, like fish and chips, ceaser salad or mac and cheese. Try more intentional dishes this Veganuary like the African chicken, sweet and sour pork or tuna sushi roll.
POP Vegan, 28 Elgin Street, Soho, 2628 6211
Mirror and Vegan Concept
If you fancy Italian classics, Mirror and Vegan is for you. Some of its signature dishes include truffle risotto, baked penne with a creamy cheese sauce and spaghetti aglio oli. The restaurant shows that vegan food doesn’t need to be boring but instead full of flavour and vegetables.
Mirror and Vegan Concept, 9/F, 118 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong, 2868 0810