8 Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in the Metro
More and more people are becoming health-conscious, thus increasing the plant-based community in the Philippines. However, there are factors that may affect your journey to clean eating—one is that it can be dragging to prepare your own food.
Thankfully, there are lots of vegan and vegetarian restaurants popping up in the metro, as well as those offering such options. Check out our favorite spots!
Vegan restaurants
Cosmic
Cosmic is a vegan-vegetarian restaurant hidden in the heart of Poblacion, Makati. From veggie burgers to pasta, you surely won’t be able to tell the difference compared to actual meat. This indoor paradise also supports everything local. Don’t forget to try their sumptuous Spinach Lasagna!
Also read: Cosmic in Poblacion: A Hidden Vegan-Vegetarian Gem
Address: 2/F 5057 P. Burgos, Cor General Luna, Makati City
Contact number: 0946-770-0000
Facebook: facebook.com/CosmicPhilippines
Susi
Shawarma? Gyoza? Who knew you could actually enjoy these favorites in a meatless way? Susi is the only vegan restaurant in Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, making them the go-to spot of vegans in the area. They also have packaged nuts, seeds, and beans!
Also read: Susi in Burgos Circle is a Vegan Restaurant That Doesn’t Disappoint
Address: G/F Bellagio II, Forbes Town, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Contact number: 02-720-9164
Facebook: facebook.com/susiph
Instagram: @susirestaurantph
Wabi-Sabi & Ikigai Kakigori
In traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi refers to a world view of acceptance of transience and imperfection—which the ramen restaurant Wabi-Sabi stands for in making their delicious vegetarian ramen, among other dishes.
Also read: Wabi-Sabi and Ikigai in Makati Serve Vegetarian Ramen and Kakigori
Address: Unit 4, UG Makati Central Square, Fernando St. cor. Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Contact number: 0918-962-2935
Facebook: facebook.com/wabisabi.makati/
Restaurants that offer vegan options
Corner Tree Café
Corner tree cafe may be one of the cutest coffee shops with its pastel colors and Instagrammable eats. It’s technically a vegetarian food stop, but you can ask them to veganize your meal. They even have kiddie meals that offer vegan options like spaghetti with meatballs! You may visit them at Jupiter Street Makati and the recently-opened branch in Powerplant Mall Rockwell.
Also read:
Corner Tree Café at Powerplant Mall: A Healthy Corner For Meat-Eaters
Corner Tree Café in Makati: A vegan’s happy corner
Address: 3/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City (Powerplant mall); 150 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City (Jupiter Street)
Contact number: 0906 350 9721 (Powerplant mall) ; 02-897-0295 / 0906-558-6177 (Jupiter Street)
Facebook: facebook.com/Corner-Tree-Cafe
Berde Bowls
Berde bowls is as colorful as the meals they offer. You may choose from their nutritious salad bowls, heavy rice meals, or maybe refreshing coolers. For vegans, we recommend you try their Monggo Green Bowl. Oh, and they also offer delivery within Ayala Triangle Gardens and Salcedo & Legaspi Village!
Also read: Berde Bowls in Makati: Wholesome and Healthy Filipino bowls
Address: Ayala Triangle Walkways, Makati City
Contact number: 02-728-5046 / 0925-732-7021
Facebook: facebook.com/berdebowls
Instagram: @berdebowls
Ziggurat Cuisine Restaurant
The Middle Eastern cuisine is known for its explosion of flavors, all thanks to the spices they use. Ziggurat Cuisine Restaurant in P. Burgos Makati can make you your own vegan/vegetarian meal, just let them know! It’s also worth noting that this exotic food spot is one of the longest-standing in the area.
Also read: Ziggurat Cuisine Restaurant in Makati: Exotic Flavors in the Metro
Address: 1/F Sunette Tower, Tigris cor. Euphrates St., Makati City
Contact number: 02-897-5197 / 02-899-3336
Facebook: facebook.com/Ziggurat-Cuisine-Restaurant
Borough
Another kid-friendly restaurant, Borough has a mouthwatering vegan menu to satisfy your lifestyle. They have a wide variety of dishes from breakfast to dinner. Plus, it’s located in Bonifacio High Street Central, making it a nice spot after walking around BGC.
Also read: Borough in Bonifacio High Street Central: A Harbor of New York-Style Comfort Food
Address: U/G, C2, Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Ave. cor. 29th St., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Contact number: 0966-400-1150
facebook.com/boroughph
Instagram: @borough_ph
Vengo
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Vengo marries the idea of having a taqueria and a coffee shop in one. Bringing their interpretation of Mexican dishes to Metro Manila since 2015, they’ve finally opened their newest branch in Makati City just this August 2017.
Also read: Vengo + The Neighborhood Cafe in Makati
Address: 105 C. Palanca, Legazpi Village, Makati City
Contact number: 0929-774-8671
Where’s your go-to vegan restaurant? We’d love to hear in the comments below!
