Plant-based gems across the city you’ll want to bookmark (and taste!) ASAP
London is a dream for foodies — and if you’re veggie or vegan, you’re in for an absolute treat. The city is packed with flavour-forward, creative, and fully plant-based spots, from vibrant Middle Eastern plates to indulgent vegan fried “chicken”.
Here’s a curated list of my personal favourite vegetarian and vegan restaurants in London — a mix of my own pictures and some from the web to bring you all the delicious visuals. 📸✨
🫒 Bubala – Spitalfields & Soho
Middle Eastern-inspired, totally vegetarian, and full of bold flavours — think halloumi with black seed honey, confit potato latkes, and silky hummus.
📍 65 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6BD
📍 15 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 8PR
🥬 Mallow – Borough Market & Canary Wharf
From the team behind Mildreds, Mallow is fully plant-based with global inspiration and seasonal ingredients. Beautifully plated and full of colour.
📍 1 Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE
📍 10 George St, London E14 9QG
🥗 Mildreds – Multiple Locations
A London veggie institution since the 80s. Mildreds has a bit of everything — Asian-inspired bowls, burgers, brunch, and a buzzy vibe.
📍 Soho – 45 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F 9AN
📍 Camden – 9 Jamestown Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 7BW
📍 King’s Cross – 200 Pentonville Rd, King’s Cross, London N1 9JP
📍 Dalston – 1 Dalston Square, London E8 3GU
📍 Covent Garden – 79 St Martin’s Ln, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4AA
📍 Victoria – 12 Sir Simon Milton Square, Victoria, London SW1E 5DJ
🥡 Tofu Vegan – Islington, Spitalfields & Golders Green
Authentic Chinese vegan dishes like mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, dumplings, and stir-fries. Full of depth and spice — super comforting!
📍 105 Upper St, Islington, London N1 1QN
📍 6 Toynbee St, Spitalfields, London E1 7NE
📍 102 Golders Green Rd, London NW11 8HB
🍜 Ima – Exmouth Market
Japanese-inspired and fully plant-based — ramen, donburi, sushi and izakaya-style snacks with clean flavours and gorgeous presentation.
📍 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
🌶 MukBap – Shoreditch
The UK’s first fully Korean vegan restaurant. It’s warm, cozy, and full of flavour with staples like kimchi pancakes, bibimbap, and japchae.
🌮 Club Mexicana – Soho & Camden
Street-food style Mexican dishes, 100% vegan and 100% delicious. Think jackfruit tacos, BBQ short ‘rib’ burritos, and crispy nachos.
📍 Kingly Court, Soho, London W1B 5PW
📍 Mayfair St Marks Church, Mercato, London W1K 6ZA
🍔 Unity Diner – Spitalfields
Co-founded by vegan activist Earthling Ed, Unity Diner is a non-profit with classic diner vibes — stacked burgers, loaded fries, shakes — all 100% vegan.
📍 60 Wentworth St, London E1 7AL
🌱 Temple of Seitan – Camden & Hackney
Vegan comfort food legends. Their seitan “chicken” is famous — perfect for when you want indulgent fast food without compromise.
📍 43 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PN
📍 10 Morning Ln, Hackney, London E9 6NA
Whether you’re a lifelong vegan, veggie-curious, or just in it for the delicious food, these spots truly showcase the creativity and diversity of London’s plant-based scene. Each one has its own vibe and flavour, and all are worth checking out.
Have you tried any of these? Or have a favourite I’ve missed? Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for new spots to explore! 🌍✨
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