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Vegan Restaurants and Cafes in Goa!
Top 5 RestaurantsVegan-Friendly And Cafes In Goa
Goa was named as India's most vegan-friendly state by PETA India in November 2020. On the occasion of World Vegan Month, the organization presented Chief Minister Pramod Sawant with a certificate of appreciation for promoting an atmosphere in which vegan-friendly food establishments can thrive. This is especially true in a place where meat is a major part of the daily diet. More people are learning the benefits of a vegan diet as customized culinary experiences, farming seminars, and sustainable living projects become popular across the state. Also, several vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes have sprouted up across Goa due to the rising popularity and demand for 100% organic vegetarian food. Here's a list of the best places in Goa to eat that are vegan-friendly.
Kokni Kanteen, Panjim
Kokni Kanteen, which is decorated in the style of a 1970’s canteen, is known for its thalis and is always busy for lunch and dinner. The décor of the canteen—chilli clusters on the walls and porcelain vessels adorning the shelves—transports you back to a time when purumenth (provisioning for the monsoon season) was required. Every meal over here is freshly prepared. A short menu of main course items provides a wonderful taste of Goa's green culinary heritage. Semolina-coated breadfruit fritters, home-style toi dal, and ambadyache uddamethi, a dish with fenugreek, split black grams, coconut, and hog plum, are among the vegetarian thali's highlights. Ghotache sasav, sweet mango curry, and maskachi bhaji which is made with stir-fried moringa leaves and jackfruit seeds, are all worth trying.
Zest Vegan and Vegetarian Café, Agonda Zest Café is one of the best vegetarian cafes in Goa. It is situated in a gorgeous setting in Agonda, on the road behind Agonda beach. It is a vegetarian's paradise, and its unique, scrumptious vegetarian cuisine will simply blow your mind. The food served over here is delicious and healthy and is prepared with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere at the cafe is amazing, with great music playing in the background. The restaurant offers vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free dishes, and are always willing to tailor a dish or drink to meet your specific needs. Everything on the menu is very delicious! The vast menu includes stuffed ciabatta sandwiches, tofu miso bowl, and almond chocolate cake, all of which are very delicious and mouthwatering. The scrambled eggs with tomatoes and cheese are delicious, and the ramen soup is rich and tasty. The burrito wrap and the veggie breakfast are both excellent. The portions served are quite good, and the pricing is quite reasonable.
You can stop by for a nutritious breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a quick dinner. Freshly pressed juices and iced coffee are available over here. Turmeric latte and mango lassi are a must-try! The place also serves alcoholic beverages.
Bean Me Up, Anjuna
Bean Me Up is a prominent vegan café in Goa that serves healthy, organic, and delectable vegan dishes. It was established in 1996. After animal rights activist Shawn Rodrigues joined the team in 2009, the eatery became a hotspot for vegans. His goal was to promote plant-based eating without sounding too preachy. More than 10 years down the line, Rodrigues has accomplished this, transforming the cafe into a destination for vegan nomads and conscientious foodies. The café serves a wide range of cuisines.
Their salads, fresh juices, and entrees are very popular.
One can try out delicacies such as the wild burrito with avocado dip and a falafel burger while enjoying the rustic ambience and the mantra music. The gluten-free BBQ tempeh pizza and the tofu burger are also worth trying
Sappadu, Assagao
Sappadu, run by Anjuna-based couple Anuj and Priya Shah, introduces the Anjuna-Vagator party belt to the unusual taste of a traditional, vegetarian Tamil dinner. Delicious south Indian meals are served on a banana leaf in an open-air environment, decked with typical south Indian art and garlands.
Dishes that are a must-try over here include ladyfinger poriyal, black-eyed peas in tamarind gravy, spicy potato roast, sambar, medu vada and homemade pickles. Every weekend, the menu changes and occasionally includes Keralite cuisine.
Nireas Healthy Haven, Palolem
Nireas Healthy Haven, located at Palolem is a beautiful café, where you can relax, work, read a book, socialize, and, of course, eat. The place specializes in Indian and Italian cuisine. It serves fresh homemade meals. Vegan and gluten-free choices are available at this cafe. Although the food available over here caters mainly to vegans, there are a few items available on the menu for non-vegetarians as well.
Homemade gluten-free bread and buns, vegan desserts, raw vegan cheesecake, and dressings feature on the menu. Delicious veg burgers, mouthwatering wraps, nutritious bowls, canapés, salads, sizzlers, and desserts are all very delicious over here.
The drinks available on the menu include coffee made from fresh beans, fresh juices and milkshakes. Alcoholic drinks like cocktails and wine are also served at this cafe.
So, all you vegan foodies out there! What are you waiting for? Head down to one of these amazing vegan-friendly food joints and try out some of the most exquisite green delicacies available in Goa.
