Let’s face it, the vegan movement isn’t limited to January (aka. #Veganuary, a 31-day challenge to eat vegan) – there’s World Vegan Month in November, too. In fact, it’s hard to go a day without seeing a new plant-based dish, restaurant or meat substitute being invented these days, proving that the plant-based movement is here to stay.
Whether you’re a hardcore vegan or simply veg-curious, here are five plant-based eateries around the world to go meat-free:
New York: Eleven Madison Park
Best for: Fine dining
Michelin-starred fine diner overlooking Madison Square Park. Opened by chef Daniel Humm, who converted the restaurant to 100% plant-based after reopening from the pandemic. Who knew eggplant, tomatoes, fennel and squash could taste this good? elevenmadisonpark.com
Hong Kong: Treehouse
Best for: A casual lunch, dinner or grab-and-go meal
Created by plant-based athlete-turned-restaurateur, Christian Mongendre, Treehouse is your spot to tuck into wholesome, vegan delights – from burgers, buddha bowls and wraps in homemade sourdough to cold-pressed juices and yummy sides like sweet potato fries. Finish with some guilt-free raw vegan desserts. treehouse.eco
Los Angeles: Plant Food + Wine
Best for: Date night
Away from revamping the menu at Ladurée, LA’s beloved Matthew Kenney steers this sleek, fine-dine plant-based supster in fashionable Abbot Kinney Blvd. Graze amid the beautiful people on sensational mushroom tartare, heirloom tomato and zucchini lasagne, washed down with tasty wine cocktails. matthewkenneycuisine.com
Paris: Le Potager de Charlotte
Best for: Special occasions
With four wildly successful years under its toque, Le Potager de Charlotte was one of the first restaurants to make waves in Paris’ then-nascent vegan scene. Slide into an emerald-green velvet chair, crowned with Edison-bulb lighting, to indulge in a surprising vegan feast for the senses, drawing on rare, market-fresh, seasonal and local produce. A veritable garden on the plate. lepotagerdecharlotte.fr
Amsterdam: Vegan Junk Food Bar
Best for: Pre- or post-party grub
Loud, graffiti-strewn vegan joint flipping burgers, fries, wings, rings, tacos and other comfort-food morsels that are completely meat-free. Buzzy, busy and with plenty of in/out seating, the food’s so good even your non-vegan friends will be clamouring for an invite. Don’t miss the shwarma burger. veganjunkfoodbar.com
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