5 healthy, guilt-free, vegan-friendly eateries in Kuala Lumpur

Apr 16 , 2019

The casual vegan Tex-Mex eatery, Sala, in Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, serves delicious cuisine, which proves that plant-based meals can be as fulfilling and fun as those made with meat and fish.

Loving Cafe, Lisette’s Cafe and Bakery, Kind Kones, RawSome and Sala have made a name for themselves with plant-based meals that are as delicious as they are nutritious

In a city that takes pride in dishing up culinary feasts for a myriad of cultures, palates, and preferences, it was only a matter of time before Malaysian eateries met the growing demand for guilt-free, plant-based meals that are as delicious as they are nutritious.

Now, with more menus shirking dairy and meat in favour of natural, wholesome fare, Kuala Lumpur’s vegans and health-conscious crowd have more options than ever, including these five establishments that practise mindful cooking.

Loving Cafe, Sri Petaling

Mango maki, featuring strips of juicy mango atop a sushi roll filled with carrots and cucumber, served at Loving Cafe, in the suburb of Sri Petaling in Kuala Lumpur.

There’s nothing more soothing than tucking into a bowl of your favourite comfort food made with quality organic produce, and Loving Cafe, in the Kuala Lumpur suburb of Sri Petaling, is just the place for that.

Run by a husband-and-wife duo who have been perfecting their vegan repertoire since 2010, the cosy restaurant offers a variety of cuisines to satisfy every craving, whether it’s Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, or Western.

Dishes of note include the assam laksa and tom yum noodle soup, both of which have rich, tantalising broths.

If you prefer something light, opt for the refreshing mango maki that looks like a ray of sunshine with strips of juicy mango atop a sushi roll filled with carrots and cucumber.