From fast-food joints to renowned restaurant chains, we’ve meticulously curated a list of Kuala Lumpur’s finest vegetarian dining establishments. These culinary gems are sure to satiate your hunger and leave your taste buds yearning for more.
- Simple Life Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant
- – Location: LG-232A, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 70
- – Must-Try Dish: Lei Cha – A multigrain rice bowl with veggies like carrot, tofu, radish, turnips, and sunflower seeds.
- – Description: Known for its delectable Thai spice and Chinese fusion cuisine, this restaurant, part of a shopping mall franchise, offers a wide array of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The minimalist green and white decor lends a serene ambiance, and the menu spans from burgers and fried rice to spaghetti and nutritious juices.
- Bakti Woodlands
- – Location: 55, Leboh Ampang, City Centre, 50100 Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: 7:30 AM – 10 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 40
- – Must-Try Dish: Madras Thali – An assortment of curries, bread, rice, and chutneys.
- – Description: Offering both North Indian and South Indian cuisines, this vegetarian restaurant delights diners with a variety of dishes at affordable prices. From dosas to fried vegetables and an array of Indian bread (naans), it provides an authentic Indian dining experience.
- RGB at The Bean Hive
- – Location: 35, Jalan Damai, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 55000 Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, Sundays 8:30 AM-9 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 50
- – Must-Try Dish: The Vegan Big Breakfast
- – Description: RGB at The Bean Hive is an artistic cafe that caters to Malaysian and Western vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and organic options. It’s renowned for its vegetarian breakfast spread and in-house roasted imported coffee beans.
- Nature’s Vegetarian Restaurant
- – Location: 24, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: 8:30 AM – 9:45 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 60
- – Must-Try Dishes: BBQ ‘pork’ buns and ‘prawn’ chee cheong.
- – Description: This vegetarian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur offers a unique take on mainstream ‘meat’ dishes, serving mouthwatering breakfast items and dim sum. It’s a popular spot, often bustling with diners seeking meatless delights.
- Dining in the Dark KL
- – Location: 50A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: 6 PM – 9:30 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 340
- – Description: Elevating casual dining to the next level, Dining in the Dark offers a distinctive and fun experience. With constantly changing menus kept secret until the meal’s end, diners embark on a sensory adventure. The restaurant boasts a variety of vegetarian options, from soups to main courses, desserts, and a curated list of wines and spirits.
- Earth Kid Enterprise
- – Location: Jalan Temenggung 13/9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Cheras
- – Operating Hours: 11 AM – 7:30 PM (Closed on Sundays)
- – Cost for Two: RM 70
- – Must-Try Dishes: Assam Laksa and Fruit sushi
- – Description: Earth Kid Enterprise offers Malaysian, Chinese, and Japanese fusion meals with a playful twist. Using organic ingredients, this restaurant ensures a fun and flavorful dining experience.
- WTF (What Tasty Food) Restaurant
- – Location: 98, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59100 Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: 11 AM – 11 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 60
- – Must-Try Dishes: Eggplant Bruschetta, Paneer Tikka, and Tandoori platter.
- – Description: This restaurant presents a fusion of Western and North Indian cuisines, strictly adhering to a vegan menu. With its serene ambiance and warm lighting, it’s a delightful spot for savoring unique flavors.
- Dharma Realm Guan Yin Sagely Monastery
- – Location: 161, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450
- – Operating Hours: 10:30 AM – 2 PM (Closed on weekends)
- – Description: Situated within a Buddhist Monastery, this canteen serves delicious and healthy vegetarian options. Authentic Chinese dishes, prepared without an excess of spices and flavoring ingredients, grace the menu.
- The Ganga Cafe
- – Location: 17, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, 59100 Wilayah Persekutuan
- – Operating Hours: Weekdays 8 AM – 10 PM, Sundays 10 AM-3 PM and 6 PM-10 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM 30
- – Must-Try Dish: Thali – An assortment of various curries and rice.
- – Description: The Ganga Cafe is a local secret known for serving delectable Indian-Gujarati vegetarian cuisine. It hosts an all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet on Sundays and offers à la carte meals during the rest of the week.
10. Khan’s Indian Cuisine
- – Location: No.1, Avenue 1, Level 1, The Sphere, No.8, Jalan Kerinchi, 59000 Bangsar South
- – Operating Hours: 12 PM – 10 PM
- – Cost for Two: RM
- – Must-Try Dishes: Garlic naan and Paneer tikka.
- – Description: Khan’s Indian Cuisine, with its opulent ambiance, offers a range of vegan and vegetarian options. Authentic North and South Indian delicacies feature fresh spices from local farmers’ markets.