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10 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Metro Manila Perfect for Vegans
Taste these creative asian-vegetarian restaurants from in Metro Manila!
By: Patricia Marie Prado | March 29, 2018
Despite the diet fads that come and go, many people still prefer the classic vegetarian diet. But did you know that there are different types of vegetarians? One of the most popular types of the vegetarian diet is veganism, where vegans (the followers of this diet) consume zero animal product or by-product. This means no meat products are consumed—not even eggs, dairy, or honey! This does not only apply to what they eat; even the items they use daily should be free from animal by-products as well.
Although it might be overwhelming to adopt veganism, there are now a growing number of restaurants in the metro to help you transition to a vegan lifestyle. Read on to see some of the best vegetarian restaurants in Manila that might suit your palate.
1. Wabi-Sabi Noodle House and Vegetarian Grocery
Branches:
POS Building, Scout Mandriñan Street Corner Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Quezon City
UG-4 MCS Fernando, Makati Cinema Square, Fernando St. cor Chino Roces Ave. Makati
Asian fares made healthier can be found at Wabi-Sabi.
Image: @kristineberniceong
Although the menu of Wabi-Sabi is not strictly vegan, this Asian-vegetarian restaurant will be happy to make their food vegan for you! Wabi-Sabi is famous both for its noodle dishes inspired by various Asian countries and the affordable prices they come in. Here you can find vegetarian steamed buns as cheap as PhP30!
Some of the must-tries at Wabi-Sabi include their Tantamen (PhP200), a vegan version of the Japanese ramen with soup mixed with pure sesame sauce (ask them to not add any egg to make it vegan). You can also partner your noodle dish with their Okonomigyoza (PhP80), a mixture of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and gyoza that’s still vegetarian.
How to get to Wabi-Sabi’s Tomas Morato branch: From EDSA you can ride a bus or the MRT Line 3 and alight at Quezon Avenue. From there, go down to the southbound side of EDSA where you’ll find a McDonald’s branch. At the corner of McDonald’s you’ll find tricycles which can take you to the restaurant.
2. Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Café
Address: 92 Scout Castor St., Laging Handa, Quezon City
Missing meat? Green Vegetarian’s Tofu Kebab might be able to satisfy your cravings.
Image: @ heystephen10
Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Café is a quaint home-turned-restaurant in Quezon City which features a lacto-vegetarian menu—meaning it contains dairy but has no eggs, no meat, and no fish. They can also make their dishes vegan to accommodate diners with a strict diet. Visit the place at night and you might catch some live music while enjoying your vegan dinner!
Greens Vegetarian serves various dishes that range from pastas and wraps to rice meals. If you’re missing the taste of meat, you can try their Grilled Mushroom and Tofu Kebabs (PhP150) or their best-selling Vegetarian Sisig (PhP180).
How to get there: From EDSA you can ride a bus or the MRT Line 3 and alight at GMA Kamuning Station. Walk towards Timog Avenue and ride a jeep with the sign ‘Roces/Pantranco’ or ‘Welcome’ and ask to be dropped off at Roces Avenue. From Roces Avenue, you can walk towards Scout Castor Street and find Greens Vegetarian Restaurant and Café.
3. Herbivora
No need to let go of burgers! Herbivora has them in a healthier version.
Image: Herbivora’s Facebook Page
Vegans who are always on the go have more convenient options as the number of meal delivery services in Manila is also growing. One that you can take advantage of is Herbivora. Launched in 2017, Herbivora offers a range of meals that follow the vegan and plant-based eating lifestyle as they do not contain meat or dairy products, processed ingredients, artificial flavors, preservatives, or even MSG.
One of their most well-known dishes is the BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Burger (PhP145). It looks like a regular burger, but this version is filled with vegetables and strips of jackfruit. You can catch Herbivora at Good Food Sunday Market at Mandala Park in Shaw Boulevard, and at Z Compound in Teacher’s Village.
How to get to Mandala Park: From EDSA you can ride a bus or the MRT Line 3 and alight at Shaw Boulevard Station. From Shaw Boulevard, you can ride a Grab, Uber, or taxi to Mandala Park. Mandala Park is open every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How to get to Z Compound: From EDSA you can ride a bus going to SM City Fairview and ask to be dropped off at PHILCOA. From PHILCOA you can ride the tricycles going to Maginhawa Street and ask to be dropped off at Z Compound.
Update (September 2019): Herbivora is closed until further notice.
4. Green Bar
Address: 252 Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City
Be reminded of Vigan longganisa with Gren Bar’s Longganisa Soft Taco.
Image: @ karen_no_vegan_seikatsu
If you have a sweet tooth, chances are you’ve already tasted Green Bar’s popular vegetarian gourmet donuts (starts at PhP50) that feature unique flavors. But Green Bar is more than its donuts: this vegetarian restaurant serves a wide range of dishes that don’t look vegan or plant-based at all!
Take for example its Longganisa Soft Taco (PhP95): the sausage is made up of tofu, tempeh, and seitan to give you that longganisa texture and taste minus the actual meat. Other confusing-but-great dishes are the Cuban Burrito (PhP280) and The Wild Thing Burger (PhP400).
How to get there: From EDSA, you can ride a bus going to Baclaran and ask to be dropped off at Chino Roces Avenue. From Chino Roces Avenue you can walk towards Green Bar.
5. Greenery Kitchen
Address: No. 4067 Kalayaan Avenue, Brgy. Tejeros, Makati City
Lunch times can still be healthy thanks to Greenery Kitchen and their Sticky Sesame Cauli and Corn.
Image: Greenery Kitchen’s Facebook Page
For the young professionals who work in Makati, Greenery Kitchen can be your next companion especially if you want to maintain your vegan discipline even during office hours. Greenery Kitchen is a meal delivery service that provides vegan and lacto-vegetarian dishes with affordable prices that delivers to select barangays in Makati.
You can check their Facebook page to see the dishes they offer and register if you want to be included in their delivery for the week. Some of the items you can get include Sticky Sesame Cauli and Corn, Vegan Kebabs, and Vegan Relleno. One set meal retails for PhP90 if you want white rice and PhP100 if you prefer brown rice. Just let them know you’re vegan so they can cater to your needs.
How to go to Greenery Kitchen: Ride the MRT-3 and get off at Ayala Avenue Station. Walk to the intersection of South Drive and A. Arnaiz Avenue and ride a jeepney bound to J.P. Rizal Ave. Get off at the last stop. From there, walk about 200 meters to Greenery Kitchen via Pasong Tirad.
6. Green Dot
Office address: 9037 Hormiga St., J.P. Rizal, Makati City
Have an Indian-themed party and have Green Dot’s famous samosas.
Image: Green Dot’s Facebook Page
If you want your next party to be completely vegan, you don’t have to cook everything yourself. Green Dot is the first vegetarian catering service in the country and it specializes in Indian cuisine. Aside from their famous samosa, they can also whip up Italian classics like pizzas and pastas and make their menu vegan.
If you’re not having a party, you can still taste Green Dot’s offering through their meal delivery services. You can check their Facebook page for their weekly menu and choose to either have lunch (PhP145), dinner (PhP145), or a set of meals consisting of lunch, dinner, and a snack (PhP350).
7. Lucy in the Sky
Address: 222 Wilson St. Greenhills San Juan, Rizal
Lucy in the Sky’s chocolate cake is a sinless and guiltless one!
Image: @addtheesuntoes
Lucy in the Sky is another great find for vegans who want an easy transition into the diet. You won’t find weird vegetarian concoctions or unheard-of ingredients here, as Lucy in the Sky aims to create a simple but healthy menu for their meat-loving diners. The café offers a various familiar Italian, American, Mediterranean, and Filipino dishes.
Lucy in the Sky offers some of the classic Filipino dishes like Palabok (PhP165) and Sisig (PhP195) to show their diners that being vegetarian doesn’t always mean eating plants. Aside from their savory dishes, their chocolate cake The Scream (PhP125) is also one of their most popular items.
How to get there: From EDSA you can ride a bus or the MRT Line 3 and alight at Santolan Station. From Santolan Station, walk towards Annapolis Street and ride the jeepney going to Greenhills. From Greenhills just walk towards Lucy in the Sky.
8. El Chupacabra
Address: 5782 Felipe St., Poblacion, Makati
You can still continue your Mexican nights but better (and healthier) at El Chupacabra.
Image: El Chupacabra’s Facebook Page
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly inventive these days, as they take well-known dishes and give them a healthier twist. Another place that hopped on the bandwagon is El Chupacabra, a restaurant dedicated to give Filipino diners an authentic Mexican experience with their offerings.
El Chupacabra offers everything from tacos (starts at PhP110) to burritos (starts at PhP207) that are great to pair with alcoholic beverages. What makes their Mexican treats better is that you can have them vegetarian style! Just tell your server your preferred meat replacement, may it be grilled vegetables or beans, and you’re good to go.
How to go there: From EDSA you can ride a bus or the MRT Line 3 and alight at Buendia Station. From Buendia Station you can ride a Grab, Uber, or taxi towards El Chupacabra.
9. Indulge
Address: Z Compound, 33A Malingap St. Quezon City
Indulge serves three-cheese pizza minus the dairy.
Images: Left, Indulge’s Facebook page; Right, @karukakaruka
Pizza may not be the first thing that comes to mind when going the healthier route, but Indulge decided to make this sinful dish vegan, too! You’ll find their pizzas just as good as your favorite minus the cheese, meats, and the big calories, as their version uses vegan-friendly ingredients.
One of the must-tries is their Trinity Pizza (PhP400/box; PhP60/slice), their version of a three-cheese pizza minus the dairy! They also have faux meat products like the Vegchon and Vegpata. Although they don’t have a physical store yet, you can catch them at Good Food Sunday Market at Mandala Park. You can also send them a message through their Facebook page as they also deliver.
How to go to Indulge, Z Compound: From EDSA you can ride a bus going to SM City Fairview and ask to be dropped off at PHILCOA. From PHILCOA you can ride the tricycles going to Maginhawa Street and ask to be dropped off at Z Compound.
10. Green Light
Address: : Unit 106, Roots Katipunan, FBR Arcade, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
Green Light’s creamy sisig paired with brown rice will make your lunch time healthier.
Image: Green Light Instagram page
Green Light just opened last 2017, but their version of vegan Sisig (PhP99) has been making waves on the internet already. Because they are still relatively new, their menu doesn’t have a lot to offer, but rest assured that whatever you order is deliciously vegan.
Aside from their famous sisig, other items that you can try at Green Light also include Vegan Teriyaki (PhP99) and Vegan Burger Steak (PhP119). They also have tacos and pastas on the menu that are 100% meatless and vegan.
How to go there: From EDSA you can ride a bus towards SM Fairview and alight at Central or UP Vanguard. Walk towards U.P. Diliman and ride a jeepney going to Katipunan. Ask to be dropped off at FBR Arcade near Oracle Hotel. From there you can walk to Green Light.
Make sure to visit Yoorekka to learn and find out more about the best vegetarian restaurants in Metro Manila.
Whether you’re just starting to remove meat from your diet or are looking for new spots and flavors, these vegetarian restaurants in Manila will surely to help you out. Let us know in the comments section which of these food joints you will try first.
About Patricia Marie Prado
Patricia came from the field of business and accounting but is now pursuing her dreams of being a writer. She is a self-confessed introvert and is passionate about reading, travelling, writing, movies, coffee and God. When she's not writing, she loves discovering new coffee shops/cafe and doing TV-series marathons.
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