Do you need help finding vegan restaurants in KL? Are you a vegan struggling to find a restaurant and enjoy your favorite meals without having to prepare them by yourself at home all the time?
Being a vegan is definitely hard especially when you love certain non-vegan foods. Surprisingly, many vegan restaurants and restaurants with vegan options are available in KL. You can now enjoy all your favorite dishes in Vegan options.
So, I took it as my responsibility to round up some of the vegan restaurants in KL that can go to and try out without having to google for one every time you’re planning to dine out.
Let’s dive in to find out more about these restaurants!
1. Sala
One of the first vegan restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that is on our list is this famous Tex-Mex-inspired plant-based vegan meal restaurant. They have a variety of meals, from our local cuisines to Mexican tacos and Western food such as nuggets, burgers, etc.
This place has great reviews and everyone seems to love it, even people who aren’t vegetarians or vegans due to their collection of delicious and nutritious food.
Their signatures & bestsellers are Shrooms Burritos, Nyonya Curry Laksa, Nasi lemak MushroomLah, and Chimichanga.
Don’t worry, their menu is not only limited to that, but you can also choose anything other than their signatures & bestsellers to try.
Address & Operating Hours: SALA Starling Mall, 10am - 10pm | SALA @ Avenue K, 10am - 9:30 pm | SALA Berjaya Times Square, 10am -10pm | SALA Desa Sri Hartamas, 11am - 10pm
Social Media: Instagram
2. The Ganga Cafe
The Ganga Cafe is another restaurant that serves vegetarian Malaysian food and vegan food in Kuala Lumpur. This is for those who enjoy their food spicy or extra spicy and flavourful with Indian spices.
The Ganga Cafe provides a diverse range of vegetarian, vegan, Jain, Buddhist, Gujarati, South & North Indian cuisines to choose from.
For travelers looking for vegan and vegetarian food in Malaysia, this place offers a wide array of choices. You can enjoy these vegan and vegetarian options without compromising on taste, as all dishes are meat-free.
Most importantly, the food here is free from artificial coloring, MSG, preservatives & eggs. Chai anyone?
Location: Bangsar | Mont Kiara
Social Media: Instagram
Website: The Ganga Cafe
Contact: 03-2284 2119, Bangsar | 012-251 5310, Mont Kiara
Operating Hours: 10am - 10pm
Status: Halal
3. Barat Lifestyle Vegetarian
Ran by the same proprietors of the Ganga cafe, Barat Lifestyle Vegetarian Restaurant is a vegan/Buddhist-friendly shop. They have two vegan restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, isn’t it amazing?
In this shop, you can get vegan Western cuisines from homemade pizzas, burgers, soups, sandwiches, and many more.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available on almost all the items on their menu, inform the waiter when ordering. Similar to Ganga Cafe, this restaurant is also free from artificial colorings, MSG, preservatives, & eggs.
Have a big event coming up? They offer catering services for special functions. Give them a call to find out more details.
Location: Barat Lifestyle
Social Media: The Barat Lifestyle Vegetarian Instagram
Website: Barat Lifestyle Vegetarian
Contact: +6014-763 3166
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 11am - 11pm
Status: Halal
4. The Hungry Tapir
Located in Jalan Petaling and painted in vibrant pink, this vegan cafe in KL stands out, making it hard to miss.
The interior is filled with splashes of colors pink, yellow, and turquoise complemented by potted plants, rattan chairs, and other stylish pieces that go well with their monochromatic theme.
This place is not only famous amongst the vegans but also the non-vegans who enjoy the food there as much as the vegans. We could say that their menu makes it irresistible and indistinguishable for the non-vegans to miss out or even realize that it’s vegan.
They serve vegan macaroons, pastries & cakes, vegan cocktails and so many more.
Location: The Hungry Tapir
Contact: 03-2022 2137
Operating Hours: 12:00pm - 22:00pm
5. Kusa Vegan (Formerly Known As Supe)
Vegan sushi anyone? I never thought that Vegan sushi could be made but these guys in Kusa Vegan are making them and they are super delicious!
In addition to sushi, they also have vegan ramen. You can enjoy these Japanese cuisines in vegan options at Kusa Vegan in Bukit Bintang.
Location: Kusa Vegan
Contact: +60 115758 8479
Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am - 3:30pm, 4:30pm - 9pm | Fri-Sun 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm | Tuesdays Closed
6. Veggielicious Thai
Next on our list is for Thai food lovers! Veggilicious Thai is an authentic Vegan & Vegetarian Thai cuisine located in Petaling Jaya. This is possibly the only Vegan Thai restaurant in Malaysia!
Using spices and sauces sourced from Thailand the dishes are prepared to taste just like the original and crafted to suit local tastes. Planning for your next family gathering already?
For dishes, their fresh mixed herb salad, green curry lion head mushroom, fish fillet with Thai tangy sauce, and for beverages & desserts their Thai iced tea, red ruby, and lime grass quencher are must-try when you’re there.
Location: Veggielicious Thai
Contact: 03-7931 3299
Website: Veggielicous Thai
Operating Hours: Tues-Sun, 11:am - 2:15pm, 5:45pm - 8:30pm
7. Minf House Vegan Cafe
This simple and cozy vegan cafe is located on the 3rd floor in Wisma Cosway with a variety of super tasty food for you to try.
It can get a little bit challenging to find this restaurant but if you follow the signboards and go to the 3rd floor, you’d be able to locate it. It’s definitely worth the try, their Google reviews are not lying.
Some of the most popular dishes tried here are Nasi Lemak Special, Mixed Fruits Rojak, Vegan Bibimpap, and Vegan Chicken rice. For desserts, they have Vegan Pumpkin bases cheesecake, Vegan butter cake, vegan boba tea, and many more.
Yes, you heard that right, they serve vegan boba tea. If you’re a boba tea lover, you must come here. Overall, there are more for you to try and taste from their menu.
Location: Minf House
Contact: 03-2110 1332
Social Media: Instagram
Website: Minf House Vegan Cafe
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 10am - 8:30pm | Open on Public Holidays as well
8. Hijau
Inspired by the flavors of Malaysia and Indonesia, Hijau (Green in English) uses only natural, whole-food ingredients that are free from preservatives and additional MSG.
Born in a local cafe and growing in food courts in Sentul Depot, and REX KL in Petaling Street, Hijau has now expanded its horizons and ventured into its its first brick-and-mortar in Damansara City Mall in the middle of 2023.
Some of their popular dishes are Nasi Padang, Beefless Dendeng, Laksam, and many more.
Location: Hijau Located in Damansara City Mall (DC Mall)
Contact: +60 11-3750 7708
Social Media: Instagram
Website: Hijau
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 10pm
9. Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery Food Centre
Located near the Petronas Tower, a 5-minute walk from KLCC, this budget-friendly canteen-style Monastery food center serves a wide variety of Malaysian Vegetarian food & serves vegan dishes as well.
Similar to the typical Chinese mixed rice style, you can choose your dishes and enjoy your meal.
If you’re thinking that the food is free here because it’s located in a temple, you’re wrong, you’ll need to pay for your meals.
Additionally, there are also some snacks, fruits, and other options available. At this restaurant, patrons are expected to clean themselves after eating, separating food waste and utensils in a designated area.
They add a special menu on the 1st and 15th of the Lunar month as there will be a lot of people coming to the temple on those days.
Location: Google Maps
Address: (Inside Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery在觀音廟裏面), Lrg Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 11am - 2pm | 1st & 15th days of the Lunar month, 7:30am - 2:30pm
10. Sprout Plant Based Fusion
Located in Bangsar Village 1, this restaurant was founded by an expatriate from Miami who has lived in Kuala Lumpur since 2017 with a mission to educate the public on the health benefits of a plant-based diet and help create a more sustainable world for tomorrow.
You can try their Mac and Cheese with meatless balls (with vegan cheese), Philly Cheesesteak, Oat Cofee Latte, Vegan Quiche, Waffles, Churros, and many more.
Location: Sprout Plant-Based Fusion
Contact: +60 12-961 7170
Social Media: Instagram
Website: Sprout
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 10am - 10pm
11. Loving Cafe
Prioritizing customer satisfaction, Loving Cafe uses only organic vegetables and ingredients with no artificial additives such as MSG. All their food is freshly prepared and the microwave is not used in their kitchen.
All their sauces are made in-house and only brown sugar, organic salt, natural flavors, and colors are used in their cooking. In addition to that, they only serve alkaline water to their patrons.
From soups, noodles, rice, and western dishes to vegan cakes, this vegan restaurant boasts a diverse menu for everyone to enjoy.
Location: Loving Cafe
Contact: +60 12-313 8221
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 10am - 8pm
12. RGB & The Bean Hive
The second last on the list is a vegan-friendly restaurant. Residing in a quiet housing area, this place could be confusing to many when they’re coming over for the first time.
However, rest assured, the place is indeed in a house setting. Previously known as RAWcoffee, one of the best coffee places in Kuala Lumpur, this famous coffee place now named RGB & The Bean Hive is now operating in Jalan Damai, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
You should try their coffees as they are famously known for that and other vegan options that you can choose from.
Location: Google Maps
Address: 35, Jalan Damai, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +60 3-2181 1329 / +60 12-590 1329
Website: RGB & The Bean Hive
Operating Hours: Mon-Sun 8am - 6pm
13. Kind Kones
Finally, we’re concluding our search for vegan restaurants with a dessert place. Vegan ice cream lovers, I think Kind Kones will be your new favourite ice cream brand.
Kind Kones, handcrafted in Singapore, is a plant-based frozen dessert started by experimenting with plant-based ice cream recipes in a family kitchen with only natural ingredients free from dairy, eggs, preservatives, and any artificial additives.
You can order your favorite ice creams on their website online or buy them in Bangsar Village or Plaza Damansara.
Location: Bangsar Village | Plaza Damansara
Contact: 03-2201 5013, Bangsar Village | 03-2011 5313, Plaza Damansara
Social Media: Instagram
Website: Kind Kones
Operating Hours: Bangsar Village, Mon-Fri 10am - 10pm | Plaza Damansara, Mon-Sun 12pm - 10pm
That’s it, those are the 13 vegan restaurants in KL that you could go and enjoy dining in with your friends and family.
If you’re planning to travel to Malaysia or planning to become a vegan and worrying about vegan food in Malaysia, I hope this article has convinced you and changed your mind. We have plenty of options here!
Thanks for reading, please share this article with your vegan friends and family!
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