When people thought Vegan food, images of greens used to pop up in one’s head. That’s not the case anymore. Vegan food now means delicious wholesome food which is not only good for your mood but also your body. A vegan meal can change your entire perspective about eating out. There are no limitations with genius chefs making menus. Brilliant recipes are put on insta-worthy plates so you go back with better health than you came with. Delhi is never far behind on a food trend and some of the city’s restaurants have taken it to the next level.
1. Kiara Soul Kitchen
This is food for soul. Modern Indian and Asian cuisine in vegan avatar is a stroke of genius. This is the best place to go if your desi life follows you to your kitchen. Soups, salads, even sushi belongs on the plates of vegan people. This place knows that. Their spinach dumplings in massaman curry is a must try vegan option. This is a main dish in a beautiful fusion only artists can imagine. They also have Jain options!
Where: M 30, 1st Floor, M Block Market, Greater Kailash 2
Price for two: ₹2,600
2. Burma Burma
This gift from god has an expansive creative menu, which is all vegan. Apart from 2-3 dishes on the menu, everything on their 23-page menu is vegan. Hallelujah! Burma Burma is a one of a kind place. Nowhere else will you find food so unique and giving. Crowd favourites include samosa soup and bubble tea!
Where: S 25, 2nd Floor, A 3, Select Citywalk Mall, Saket
Price for two: ₹1,600
3. Getafix
Another gem goes in the basket. Super healthy, super yummy, lots of vegan. Their food is irresistible. You’ll find people of all ages and diets gorging on vegan bowls and breakfasts here. They have a menu that goes on for 16 pages. By the end of it you choose what you’ll eat after deciding to try everything one by one. FYI: they’ve aced your smoothie needs.
Where: Shop 14 & 15, Ground Floor, Cross Point Mall, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon
Price for two: ₹1,500
4. Fabcafe
Since this falls under the Fabindia umbrella, you can imagine how new-age-desi the vibe is. Fabindia already sells organic food products. So, this journey naturally took a turn to the restaurant industry in Delhi. Fabcafe is redefining the eating out experience. Everything on their menu might not be vegan, but everything is health-driven. Vegan gol gappas was a fun feast. Their vegan matar mushroom curry is the end all for Indian vegans.
Where: Shop 10, Local Shopping Centre, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
Price for two: ₹1,400
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5. Greenr
Greenr café blew up in very little time. Their beautiful plates are testament to their commitment and artistry. You’d think food can never be as good as pictures, but this place will prove that in fact it can. Their shroom balls and pesto salad and gluten free burgers are our favourite options. Their menu carries the vegan sign in front of most dishes. One thing you just can’t miss is their vegan pizza.
Where: Building 4, SMR House, Basantlok Community Centre, Vasant Vihar
Price for two: ₹1,200
6. Nut & Bowls
This place is close to our hearts. Plus, they can actually make our hearts happier [read: healthier]. Nut & Bowls calls itself a healthy café but the extent of this statement can only be experienced. Every ingredient they use is served in the purest form possible in 2020. Their Buddha Bowls and pancakes with chocolate ganache changed our lives, as it will yours.
Where: M 70, Ground Floor, M Block, Greater Kailash 2
Price for two: ₹900
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7. Fruktville
Vegan waffles anyone? This place will satiate all your cravings right up to gelato! Fruktville has majorly expanded with multiple outlets in India. It’s making much needed ice creams available to those who swear off milk and such. They also serve insta-worthy popsicles that you can’t get enough of. Kiss abstinence goodbye, give us the good stuff.
Where: A-55, Shop 2, Main Market Malviya Nagar
Price for two: ₹550
Whoever said being vegan was hard needs to check the food scene again. Things have evolved. More people are shifting to veganism by the day. It’s time we reevaluate our food needs and shift to cruelty free eating and wearing. Maybe we could switch that cow milk for almond, and stop wearing dead carcasses as fashion fur? One step at a time. Generations of misuse has left us feeling dependent on things we don’t need. Exhibit A: bacon. These restaurants are taking the first steps towards sustainable living. We think climate change means the planet is dying. The truth is this planet has seen many species come and go. Climate change is going to affect our existence and we are the ones who will cease. We’re not saying you going vegan will ‘save the planet’. Lord knows only stopping industrial waste can do that. But maybe it’s time we take a look in the mirrors with a delicious plate of food in our hands!