World Vegan Month: Mumbai’s top vegan menus and dishes to try across the city

Sayli Desai

At Greenr Cafe, 57/116, Drego House, Pali Naka, Dr Ambedkar Road, Bandra West. 
Call 8591138613 
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MY PICK: Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu Kung Pao Sauce

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The Bodhi Cafe combines healthy eating with comfort food. It’s a flavourful reassurance for anyone who loves noodles but aims to eat well. This dish is naturally gluten-free and completely vegan, showcasing the cafe’s commitment to wholesome, plant-based cuisine. The savoury, spicy Kung Pao Tofu is paired with nutritious buckwheat noodles, creating a satisfying and balanced meal.

Sreejita Sen Majumder

At The Bodhi Cafe, Ground Floor, Parvati Niwas, Paranjape B Scheme, Besides Datta Mandir, 2, Road, Vile Parle East. 
Call 7373738314 
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MY PICK:  Stuffed Tofu, Kimchi, and Jasmine Rice

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This is a great place that offers a comforting bowl of rice as a lunch option. They call it “a bowl that means business,” and they aren’t kidding. It’s got a warm, savoury mix of sauteed tofu and this amazing, spicy marinated kimchi. Served over perfectly cooked jasmine rice and topped with a bunch of fresh greens, it’s comfort food. It manages to hit that sweet spot of being soulful and substantial while still feeling incredibly light and healthy.

Debangana Dutta

At Sante Spa Cuisine, Meera Apartments, Andheri Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri West. 
Call 8454981144 
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MY PICK:  Earth Cafe pizza

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This is a haven for clean-eating enthusiasts, dedicated to proving that food which nourishes can also taste good. Their philosophy is to use the finest, highest-quality ingredients to craft a menu that supports a healthy lifestyle. This pizza has a lot of things going on: It’s crispy and colourful. The ingredients are flavourful, and you can taste how fresh they are as well.

Salonee Lopes 

AT Earth Cafe, Durga Chambers, Waterfield Road, Bandra West. 
Call 9819828989
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MY PICK:  Raw mango & Avocado Sandwich

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I recently started my vegan journey and this was one of the first few things I had. The dish features a colourful mix of greens topped with zesty slices of mango, creamy avocado fans, and what appear to be chopped walnuts or nuts for crunch. The salad is designed to bring a fiesta to your bowl, with a sprinkle of joy.

Vaibhavee Bhatt

At Garde Manger Cafe, Shop No 1, Parmar Housing Society Paranjape B Scheme, Road Number 1, beside Natural Ice Cream, Vile Parle East. 
Call 7045004488 
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MY PICK:  Bisi Bele Bhaat

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I have enjoyed this dish since my childhood, and this version adheres to the strictest dietary preferences, proudly vegan, sugar-free, oil-free, and gluten-free. The traditional South Indian favourite is reimagined with pure, plant-based goodness, delivering comforting warmth and satisfying texture without any compromise. I found the difference between the vegan and the non-vegan versions very minute, and most importantly, it is guilt-free.

Shilpa Salvi

At Vegan & Beyond, Viral Apartments, SV Road, behind Hotel Radhakrishna, Bharucha Baug, Parsi Colony, Andheri West. 
Call 40722211
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Do’s
>> Be specific while ordering, request the exclusion of particular dairy products like ghee, butter, or cream (especially for cuisines like North Indian food)
>> Do the initial research on vegan options for restaurants, as this research only needs to be done once
>> Verify ingredients yourself, and be prepared to physically check (if appropriate) if you suspect a hidden dairy item

Don’t
>> Don’t assume that others are correct about ingredients if you have a doubt
>> Don’t assume a vegetarian dish (like ‘veg momos’) is automatically vegan, as it might contain dairy products
>> Don’t rely solely on the word ‘vegan.’ You must be more specific