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Green Queen

Known by many people as a plant-based foodies’ paradise, Taipei has no shortage of excellent vegetarian dining options.
With a penchant for innovative culinary prowess, fresh vegetables and a strong Buddhist tradition, the city of azaleas (the city’s official flower) is proof that a thriving vegan dining scene can be a serious touristic draw.
The Taiwanese capital makes meat-free indulging a breeze.
We’ve dished up our favourite spots just for you. Check out our five best vegan-friendly restaurants in Taipei.
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Hoshina

One of our absolute favourite spots for noodles, Hoshina serves up the best Japanese udon, soba and ramen in Da’an.
Supremely popular with locals and visitors alike, your Taiwan holiday is not complete without a trip to this diner – serving many vegan friendly delights, including creamy cashew curry udon – complete with a Zen garden.
Address: Number 3, Alley 27, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District
Open: Monday to Thursday, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm; Friday to Sunday, 11.30am-9pm
Tel: +886 2 2778 3737
Vege Creek

Taiwan’s second largest vegan restaurant chain (after Loving Hut), Vege Creek is a popular build-your-own noodle cafe with seven outlets across the city. We’ve been told its flagship branch in Yanji Street, is the best.
Choose all your ingredients and the staff will then cook everything together in a delicious, clean and simple broth brew of Chinese medicinal herbs, salt and pepper.
There’s no monosodium glutamate, fat, or oil – just pure bliss.
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Address: Number 2, Lane 129, Yanji Street, Da’an District
 Open: daily, noon-2pm, 5–9pm; cash only
Tel: +886 2 2778 1967
Mianto

A quaint vegan haven that hits that scores high marks with herbivores, Mianto is an award-winning international eatery with strong Italian influences that sources the best natural non-GMO ingredients.
It serves lunch, afternoon and dinner offerings and some of the best imported organic soya milk for your latte.
Be sure to order a cup with some vegan waffles and ice cream.
Address: Number 6, Alley 26, Lane 123, Section 3, Ren’ai Road, Da’an District
Open: Tuesday to Friday, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-9pm; Saturday to Sunday, 11.30am-9pm
Tel: +886 2 2711 8473
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Plants

Taipei has some good vegan options, but Plants – with its gorgeous cafe and Instagrammable offerings – really raises the bar with delicious and nourishing foods.
Serving American-style fare with loads of plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free options, we’ve heard spectacular things about its moon cheese!
Address: Number 10, Lane 253, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Da’an District
Open: Tuesday to Thursday, 11.30am-9.30pm; Friday to Sunday, 10am-9.30pm
Tel: +886 2 2784 5677
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DeliSoys

One of the newer vegetarian restaurants in the city, DeliSoys is a wonderful addition to Da’an District’s dining scene, offering extensive organic soya-based products.
From tomato-flavoured tofu skin to unsweetened organic soya milk (yum!), there is also the option to buy organic tofu blocks before you leave.
With plenty of seating set in a trendy modern atmosphere, the breakfast menu differs from the offerings served for lunch and dinner, so you might want to go there more than once!
Address: Number 16, Lane 107, Section 1, Fuxing South Road
Open: daily, 7.30am-9pm
Tel: +886 2 2731 6991
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