Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, sometimes, it can be difficult to find a good restaurant that serves more than just one food item that suits your diet. But don’t worry! Because here, at foodpanda, we’ve done all the hard work for you and have curated a list of seven yummy vegetarian places to try in KL!
1. WTF (What Tasty Food) Restaurant
Among all the yummy vegetarian places in KL, WTF is a must-try! Although more of a vegan restaurant, this Indian restaurant is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for a good old vegan curry. Even though Indian cuisine is basically built off of cooking with milk, ghee and butter, WTF servers strictly vegan dishes only, all while preserving the flavourful tastes of classic Indian dishes. Come here to experience interesting twists on traditional Indian cuisine and fusion dishes while still staying true to your vegetarian or vegan diet.
Address: 98 Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, 59100 Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Operating Hours: 11 am – 11 pm (Daily)
2. Kon Rak Pak Vegetarian Restaurant
Just because you’re vegetarian doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Thai cuisine and food! Koh Rak Rak offers an all-vegetarian menu to satisfy your tom yam, green curry and pad thai cravings whenever it hits you. Here, you get to enjoy the unique taste of Thai spice and a marinade of classic Thai dishes all without having to worry about accidentally consuming any meat or seafood.
The food here is also non-egg, non-dairy. So, vegan eaters, come by and indulge in some truly delicious Thai food here, too!
Address: 17-G, Jalan 17/56, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 11:30 am – 3 pm & 6 pm – 10 pm (Closed on Mondays)
3. Rubberduck
I think we can all agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially if you have a lot planned ahead of you. And if you’re looking for something fresh, fulfilling, and vegetarian—Rubberduck’s smoothie bowls are here to satisfy your needs. Topped with fresh fruits, granola, flaxseeds, and coconut flakes, their smoothie bowls are more than enough to provide you with the energy you need for the rest of the day. You can also DIY your own smoothie bowl to suit your preferences if their menu items aren’t really your style. Check out their full breakfast menu here!
Address: 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Plaza Damas, Lot K-0-8B (Ground Floor), Dorchester Service Apartment, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 8 am – 6 pm (Daily)
4. Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery
Even if you’re not Buddhist or here to pray, Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery’s canteen is the perfect vegetarian heaven of anyone and everyone! When was the last time you went to have Nasi Campur without having to settle for the generic few vegetarian options available? Here, you’ll be spoilt for choice while choosing your side dishes—all for the simple price of RM5-8! The food served here is absent of any MSG, white sugar and preservative, so expect a healthy and hearty meal when you visit.
Address: 161, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 55000
Operating Hours: 11 am – 2 pm (Closed on Saturday & Sunday)
5. Nature’s Vegetarian Restaurant
Although vegetarian dishes aren’t necessarily rare to find in Chinese cuisine, it’s their meat-centric meals, like dim sum, that vegetarians and vegans really crave to eat. But what if I told you you wouldn’t have to worry about eating a good ol’ siumai anymore?
Here at Nature’s Vegetarian Restaurant, you get to enjoy completely vegetarian and vegan dim sum dishes, with mock meat being a popular substitute for pork, chicken and beef. Dishes can range from RM5-20, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank either! What are you waiting for? Check out their full menu here, now!
Address: 17 & 19, Jalan SS 18/1B, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, 47500
Operating Hours: 10 am – 9 pm (Closed on Thursday)
6. Dining in the Dark KL
Although not exactly a vegetarian restaurant, Dining in the Dark KL offers a myriad of vegetarian options alongside their unique and thrilling dining experience. Expect to eat a 4-course surprise menu in total darkness and let your sense of taste overpower your sense of sight! Just tell the waiters and staff of your dietary requirements, sit back, and enjoy.
Address: 50A Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, 50200, Malaysia.
Operating Hours: 6 pm – 9:30 pm (Daily)
7. Kakigori
And of course, we had to include a vegetarian-friendly dessert store! Kakigori serves Japanese-style bingsu, with their shaved-ice desserts drizzled in generous amounts of syrup and purées. Come here to enjoy traditional Japanese flavours, such as Uji Matcha, Japanese Pumpkin, and Hojicha kakigōri. For RM17, you can indulge in various Japanese-style bingsu comfortably. See what they have to offer here.
Address: 25, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 2 pm – 11 pm (Closed on Monday)
There you have it, my fellow herbivores – 7 incredibly yummy vegetarian places in KL you must try, if you haven’t already!
If you’re looking for some vegetarian recipes to try out at home, check out our recipes on Vegetarian Tomato Spaghetti and Porotos Granados (Fresh Bean Stew)!
But, if you’re not really one to cook, you can always order from foodpanda instead! The foodpanda app offers a large selection of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in KL for you to choose from and delivers your order straight to your doorstep.