London is likely one of the prime cities on this planet for vegan eating choices and the UK as a complete is fairly nice too. This put up is a non-comprehensive listing of a few of my private favorite vegan meals in London. It’s my opinion solely and nobody has paid me or supplied me free meals in alternate for a overview. Down with paid bias and up with honesty and supporting companies along with your kilos and positivity.
There are heaps of different London vegan eating places I get pleasure from that are not on this listing and hundreds I have not visited in any respect, so do not flip your desk if I’ve not talked about someplace you like. I’ll attempt to maintain the listing up to date, however I’ll additionally most likely neglect.
I’m not together with pictures for the whole lot as a result of I am unable to be arsed.
Vegan eating places and cafes
Dauns
Scandinavian vegan meals by a Swedish chef. Of all of the vegan eating places within the fast space, that is the one you must prioritise. It’s a comfy cafe area with a menu appropriate for each the snackish and famished. The open confronted sandwiches (smörrebröd) are a frequent selection of mine and when I’m actually hungry I sometimes go for the tunnbrödsrulle, which is a type of sandwich comprised of flatbread with mashed potatoes and a scorching canine. The potato salad isn’t a foul thought. I’m not often a chocolate individual however for one thing candy I like the chocolate and oatmeal globes (chokladbollar). There’s additionally a small grocery part, the place you should buy salty liquorice, vegan meats and cheeses, dill flavoured crisps, and extra.
Black Cat
Arising from the ashes of Pogo Cafe, Black Cat was opened a protracted whereas again now by two of the loveliest activists you would ever meet. The enterprise has since been taken over by an equally charming household who nonetheless dish up a few of London’s finest consolation meals in a welcoming neighborhood area. The parts are beneficiant and the costs very reasonable. They do a imply vegan fry up, their burgers are wonderful, and so they have a great vary of bakery gadgets too.
Mali Vegan Thai
Many of my readers know I run vegan Thai supper clubs in London, so I’m fairly properly versed in Thai delicacies. As a end result I’m fairly fussy about Thai menus, however Mali does a fantastic job of assembly the native palate the place they’re whereas nonetheless retaining official Thai flavours and elegance. Menu gadgets change sometimes, however get the miang kam if they’ve it. Other dishes I like are the fried rice with salted beef, tom yam mama noodles, and nam tok noodle soup with mushrooms and tofu. Their chive desserts are additionally extraordinarily good. They do a break up scorching pot particular within the chilly months.
Muan
This is Mali’s sister restaurant with a give attention to Thai road meals, cocktails, and pure wines. I like their som tam and imaginary calamari. IIRC they lately added sai ua, or Northern natural sausages, to the menu. Their lap/larb can also be ace. If you eat alcohol then do not miss the smoky watermelon cocktail, which comprises a dried fermented soy product (tua nao) widespread in Northern Thai and Shan Burmese delicacies.
Purezza
London is not quick on vegan Neapolitan pizza choices (there’s nearly at all times an honest marinara inside attain), however none examine to the choices at Purezza. The parmigiana social gathering (aubergine, tomato, cheese) is my go to, however I lately tried the pistachio pizza (vegan stracciatella, ham, pistachio pesto) and I’ve been craving it ever since. Their caesar salad can also be prime notch (the UK calls the whole lot that is not cooked a salad, nevertheless it’s really tough to discover a good lettuce primarily based salad) and I battle to not order the meatballs each time.
They additionally bought La Fauxmagerie, London’s first vegan cheesemonger, so that they have quite a lot of vegan cheeses on the market in addition to a separate downstairs area with a cheese and wine menu (I’ve not been however I’ve been advised you could e book a pair weeks upfront).
Mukbap
This tiny Korean vegan restaurant has a really restricted variety of seats and so they do not settle for reservations, which implies you may have to queue, nevertheless it’s 57827872% price it. The tteokbokki with ramen and cheese and soybean paste stew are most likely my favorite mains (however they’re all good). For sides I often go for the kimchi pancake, kimmari, and/or kongjaban.
Naifs
I do not perceive why folks aren’t shouting from the rooftops about this place as a result of it’s A+++ excellent and needs to be a precedence for everybody. None of this waaahhhh however Peckham is just too far nonsense. These of us know how one can deal with greens and so they’re hyper artistic and skillful within the kitchen. It’s a shiny, attractive area that is welcoming, skilled, snug and grown up with none pretentiousness. The menu modifications seasonally. Go.
Coven of Wiches
The arrival of this sandwich and pickle bar are proof that the sandwich gods have stopped frowning upon this isle. Yes, I’ve a factor about sandwiches, and sure this is likely one of the most typical complaints of North Americans who’ve discovered themselves dwelling within the UK. My complaints have decreased 666% since Coven of Wiches opened. There are some constants on the menu (the reuben is at all times a fantastic selection) in addition to some rotating specials. They as soon as banged a slab of lasagna in ciabatta piled with slaw, lettuce, balsamic tomatoes, and mayo. It’s among the finest sandwiches I’ve ever shoved in my gob.
Thenga Cafe
I generally come right here for lunch on analysis days on the British Library. It’s a no frills cafe with healthful and filling Indian and Bangladeshi flavours. I often go for the thali, which at all times consists of dal, a vegetable dish of the day, and rice for £10-11. It’s a discount for such beneficiant parts in central location. Everyone is pleasant and it is reaffirming to see so many individuals consuming and chatting, to the extent you would trick your self into believing you reside in a world the place neighborhood ranks greater than laptops.
Essential Vegan
As of June 2025 they’re working out of two kitchens: one at Ten to One Bar (Haringey) and one other at All My Friends (Hackney Wick). I’ve not visited the previous, however I’m conversant in a lot of the menu from their previous location in Shoreditch. Get all the small plates but additionally be very hungry whenever you go so you can too have their Feijoada. All My Friends has a extra restricted menu and the pão de queijo waffle (and feijoada in fact) are stable selections.
Itadakizen
There are completely different menus for lunch and dinner; the previous is extra noodle soup and set meal primarily based whereas the latter is extra of a small plates affair. This is likely one of the longer standing vegan eating places in London (I recall visiting for the primary time round 2010). Service is fast and it is a cute area. I just like the creamy spicy ramen on the lunch menu and I’ll by no means flip down a great kitsune udon. It’s been awhile since I’ve been right here for dinner, however gomadofu is at all times a sensible choice.
Third Culture Deli
A small cafe and deli area by the homeowners of I Am Nut Okay vegan cheese. They’ve acquired a choice of cold and hot drinks (some fairly artistic), good sandwiches, and candy bakes. The area additionally double as a small vegan grocer, the place you should buy their vary of fantastic cheese. They sometimes open within the night for ticketed pop ups. Go earlier within the day for the very best choice.
Vegan Yes
This well being focussed—however do not let that put you off—spot boasts a Korean Italian fusion menu with hits comparable to toppognocchi (tteokbokki and gnocchi with a passata and gochujang sauce). The menu could be very heavy on kimchi, of which they’ve 4 varieties: purple (your commonplace Chinese cabbage selection), viola (purple cabbage and carrots with rosemary), yellow (daikon with turmeric and ginger), and inexperienced (white cabbage with mint and spirulina). My favorite of the kimchi dishes is the kimchi tempeh.
Beza Ethiopian
London has quite a lot of wholly vegan Ethiopian and Eritrean eating places, however Beza tops my listing due to the inexperienced and purple chilli sauces they serve alongside along with your meal. Go with pals and get a large beyaynetu platter.
LDs Kitchen at The Black Heart
PSA: I’ve solely been right here for the Sunday roasts and IMO they’re the very best in London. It’s fairly presumably the one Sunday roaast I’ve had out that comes with really crispy roast potatoes. Book upfront and do not eat something all day as a result of even should you’re famished you will battle to complete your meal. Be positive to order the cauliflower cheese too.
Tofu Vegan
When they opened up in Islington a couple of years in the past it was the information of the vegan city and now they’ve grown to have a number of areas. Some of my favourites: sliced ‘fisc’ in scorching chilli oil, Dongbei candy potato noodles, man and spouse slices, home made silken tofu with spicy sauce, fisc-fragrant aubergine, Chongqing chick’n, wontons in home particular sauce. They do dim sum, however I do not charge it as extremely as the remainder of the menu.
Fun sport: ask any bro who’s ever made dumplings what they consider Tofu Vegan and so they’ll be the primary to complain in regards to the lack of authenticity. More instances than not it is an perspective born of ignorance. Businesses deserve to remain afloat and to take action usually includes modifications to go well with native audiences. This is not information and it occurs in all places with each delicacies. Follow up query should you might be arsed to stay with the dialog: which culinary academy did you attend in China? Be positive to specific jealousy they have been capable of spend a pair years finding out overseas.
Vegan bakeries
Beaten by a Whisker
This distinctive vegan bakery sells a variety of excessive baked items from contemporary loaves to candy buns (the cinnamon and babka are favourites). Their sandwiches are artistic and plenty of steps above any of these bizarre triangles this nation is obsessive about. I particularly loved a cream cheese, dill, and smoked carrot sarnie I had a 12 months or so in the past. There’s focaccia, tarts, desserts, and scorching drinks too. Get there early, particularly on weekends when there may even be a queue. They do promote out.
Okja
This small bakery simply across the nook from Dauns does contemporary every day bakes together with each savoury and candy pastries in addition to cookies. I’ve to this point solely tried the candy pastries and have beloved all of them. They even have a pleasant wanting iced and frozen drinks menu. It’s takeaway solely, however there are a few benches outdoors.
Cream Dream
This very pink and cheery area run by Ukrainian refugees started as a bakery however continues to develop the new meals choices. Their pastries are a sight to behold and are in contrast to the rest obtainable in London. The vary is spectacular, with croissants, desserts, tarts, macarons, eclairs and extra. The vary of vegan varenyky (Ukrainian dumplings) consists of each candy and savoury choices. It looks as if they’ve added new gadgets each time I take a look at their menu. I actually love their unfastened teas too. They even have a children menu.
Nonvegan eating places with vegan choices
Yun Cross Bridge Noodles
Look no additional than Yun for Yunnan delicacies, which is a novel and underrepresented culinary area in China. Vegan choices are plentiful and embody vegan cross bridge noodles, little pot noodles, silken tofu noodles (I feel this one is my favorite, although it is arduous to decide on), sa pie noodles (chilly candy, bitter, and spicy dipping broth with noodles), congee noodles (made with a creamy bean porridge) and extra. Beyond noodles, they have a number of the finest small plates on the town. The granny’s mashed potato, pu’er su beans (fried beans with tea leaves), fermented fried tofu, break up pea jelly, and langya chilli potato are my favourites from the starters/small plates menu. If you may solely select one, go for the mash. The rose ice jelly is an ideal end to your meal.
Kailash Momo
It’s price a visit to Woolwich for this Himalayan mainstay with plentiful vegan choices. I alternate between ordering jhol and chilli veg momo when I’m craving dumplings. The sel roti and bhatmas units are additionally stable choices. I like their fried bread. I’m past grateful that is a straightforward local-ish choice for me and without end saddened by how few folks take some time to eat right here.
Persepolis
A spine of the Peckham neighborhood, this Middle Eastern meals area is in contrast to the rest in London. It’s a laid again and casual mixture nook store and restaurant area. Most of the gadgets on the menu are vegan or might be veganised, together with their out of the ballpark sundaes (the new paklava meltdown is my favorite). You cannot go flawed with something you order, however should you’re a rice fiend you would be nuts to skip no matter pulao they’ve on the menu. I additionally love the khorma malous (tofu and dates fried with baharat seasoning) and the fattet is likely one of the finest plates in London. If you are not within the temper for a sundae, go for the fried apples with barberry coulis. The large drinks menu can also be impressed (all non alcoholic).
Normah’s
Founded by a famous person named Normah, this Malaysian gap within the wall has restricted (three) however excellent vegan choices. I’ve had each the nasi lemak and assam pedas, each of which I’d order once more in a heartbeat. This place is p-o-p-u-l-a-r, with a have to make reservations a month or two upfront, however should you present up earlier than they open (17:00), they may squeeze you in in case your promise to eat shortly.
Koya Udon
This Japanese udon noodle bar has three areas, every with barely completely different menus. My go to is the kinoko udon, a scorching udon soup served with a dollop of walnut and miso paste (obtainable on the Soho and City areas). Their curry udon is reassuring and the zaru is nice throughout our 8 days of summer season.
