The planet is on the brink of doom. With researchers at the University of Oxford claiming that going meatless is the “best way to reduce food’s environmental impacts,” now is definitely the best time to consider veganism.
Whether you’re just vegan-curious or fully determined to cut out meat and dairy from your life, you’re probably looking for vegan food options that satisfy. Fortunately, we have a growing community of plant-based kitchens — both online and offline. Here are some great vegan food options in Metro Manila to get you started.
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10 vegan food options that deliver in Metro Manila
1. Ang Kusinà
Vegetables aren’t expensive, so why does veganism sound like a luxury? Ang Kusinà challenges this stereotype, offering a humble lutong bahay menu for the mainstream market.
This vegan store specialises in weekly sets. You can order a 4-day set (₱840) or a 6-day set (₱1,260), both of which come with two meals per day. The a la carte menu, priced at ₱150, serves up to two people. Not bad for healthy and delicious food!
For more information, find them on Instagram.
2. ButBetterPH
It seems like ButBetterPH is set on becoming the best vegan food option in Metro Manila for chicken lovers. Their bestselling veggie chicken is made of deep-fried jackfruit and comes with a sauce of choice. For ₱370 per dozen, their servings are generous enough to feed around six people!
ButBetterPH also sells delectable vegan mac and cheese, burgers, and beverages. (I’m totally in love with their chicken burger — it tastes just like McDonald’s, but fuller!)
For more information, find them on Instagram.
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3. Cosmic
Probably the most challenging part of going vegan is the amount of delicious Filipino food you’ll have to forego. Cosmic is here to save us from that. Offering a wide range of Pinoy vegan food options, Cosmic has managed to recreate the iconic isaw, kare-kare, bagnet, adobo, caldereta… You name it, they have it.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
4. Green Bar
Green Bar’s menu is jam-packed with mouth-watering American cuisine veganised to perfection. From appetisers to desserts, this vegan restaurant has an impressive take on many comfort dishes. They offer both frozen goods and cooked meals; so, if you’re looking to fill your fridge, check them out.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
5. Greenery Kitchen
Whether you’re craving papaitan or Korean barbecue, Greenery Kitchen has vegan food options for you. The wildly creative shop has plant-based alternatives of practically everything; but, they certainly stand out for their affordable Filipino meals. Originally based in Makati, Greenery Kitchen now serves online orders from 11am to 5pm.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
6. Indulge
Indulge in pizza, minus the guilt — this is what the first all-vegan pizzeria in the Philippines stands for. Challenging the popular belief that veganism offers limited food options, Indulge has created a menu of 24 different pizza flavours that are all 100% plant-based! Along with pizzas, Indulge also offers pasta, sandwiches, finger food, frozen goods, and rice meals.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
7. Lucy in the Sky Café
A vegetarian restaurant in San Juan, Lucy in the Sky Café is well-loved for their divine vegan cakes and beverages. Their heavily garnished palabok and sisig also keep customers coming back for more!
With the COVID-19 pandemic, Lucy in the Sky Café has started selling frozen packs for deliveries as well. The restaurant is now available at FoodPanda, ready to serve more hungry fellows.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
8. Super Scoops Dairy-Free
Do you scream for ice cream? We definitely do — especially for healthy ice cream produced in support of coconut farmers!
An award-winning brand under The Superfood Grocer, Super Scoops sells phenomenal vegan desserts. They specialise in dairy-free ice cream in flavours to die for: Coffee Cashew Crumble, Choco Brownies Madness, Vanilla Brownie Crumble, Strawberries & Cream, Vanilla Caramel Pecan, Dark Chocolate, Milky Matcha, and Choco Milk. Yum!
For more information, find them on Instagram.
9. The Vegan Grocer PH
The Vegan Grocer is probably one of the OG vegan food options in Metro Manila. A one-stop-shop for all things meat-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, this store is a haven for the vegan-curious, the vegan pros, and everyone in between. You can grab nutritious snacks, dips and spreads, and packed goods here, as well as plant-based alternatives for your heavy meals.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
10. Vutcher
Bacon, lechon, sisig, and bopis — how does one live without these? The answer lies in Vutcher, a vegan food stall that serves plant-based alternatives for all the meat-lovers out there.
The store also offers empanada with different kinds of fillings: Classic, Chicken Pastel, Mushroom Teriyaki, Japanese Curry, Peach Mango, Buko, and Ham and Cheese. If these don’t satiate your cravings, I don’t know what will.
For more information, find them on Instagram.
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With all these vegan food options in Metro Manila, we won’t be missing meat and dairy at all!
