11 Vegan Friendly Restaurants In Kolkata

January 14th, 2023

The land of fish isn’t that unfriendly to vegans after all. There was a time when finding a vegetarian dish (without eggs) in Kolkata would be a struggle, but now, there are many vegetarian places and sufficient that are willing to veganise their dishes for you. There is still a long way to go with some restaurants refusing to entertain my requests. And there is still elementary confusion about what is vegan and what’s not. But the ball is rolling and as conscious eaters step out and request plant-based options, education will happen. As #TheFutureisPlantBased

1. Ubuntu Eat

Ubuntu means 'I am because we are. This is a 100% plant-based kitchen serving only plant-based vegan food and along with taking long strides in being environmentally friendly. They are famous for mock meat dishes.

VF Recommends: Kosha Mangsho and their best-seller biryani

Location: 603/1/B, Block O, New Alipore, Kolkata

Pricing:  RS. 800 for two

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12.30 pm to 10.30 pm

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2. Urban Masala

This vegetarian restaurant offers Indian and Continental food with staff that is willing to veganise dishes for you.

VF Recommends: Aglio Olio, Chilli Baby Corn

Location: 882, Lake Town Road, Near Jaya Cinema, Lake Town

Pricing:  RS.700 for two

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 2 am

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3. Burma Burma

This vegetarian Asian restaurant chain present in multiple cities across India is known for its delicious food. Many dishes are vegan by default, and the staff is happy to help.

VF Recommends: Mandalay Laphet Thoke (Tea Leaf Salad), Grilled Jackfruit Salad,  and of course, the famous Khowsuey

Location:18 M, Ground Floor, Park Street Area

Pricing:  RS. 1,500 for two

Timings: Mon-Fri: 12.30 pm to 4 pm; 6.30 to 10.30 pm

                  Sat-Sun: 12noon to 4pm; 6.30 to 10.30pm

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4. Fly Kouzina

A theme restaurant where you ‘board’ a flight to enjoy your meal! The staff is willing to ensure all the Asian food is served vegan to you. Sadly, they do add dairy cream to their Khowsuey, need to be told not to!

VF Recommends:

Location: AD 73, Near BD Market Bus Stop, Sector 1, Salt Lake

Pricing:  RS. 1,000 for two

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 3 am

Image source-  Fly Kouzina

5. The Daily Café

A vegan-labeled menu but with few options to choose from. They are willing to modify by giving you dishes with cream, cheese, and other dairy additives. You can end with a vegan dessert!

VF Recommends: The Kyoto (Salad), Hummus

Location: 5, Satyen Dutta Road, Desapriya Park

Pricing:  RS. 900 for two

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 11.30 pm

Image source-  The Daily Cafe

6. FabCafé by Fabindia

With branches in other cities too FabCafe has a limited but well-represented vegan menu.

VF Recommends: Vegan Almond Crunch and Espresso Cake

Location: 7, 1st Floor, Dr. Brahmachari Street, Loudon Street Area

Pricing:  RS. 1,000 for two

Timings: Mon-Sun: 10 am to 10 pm

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7. Forkstruck

A restaurant with American Styled offerings who are willing to veganise on request. The founder understands veganism and if you place an order with them in advance they will be able to offer a range of items including vegan burgers.

VF Recommends: Jackfruit Patty Burger

Location: 188/13 P.A. Shah Road, Ground Floor, Ward-93, Borough-X, New Alipore

Pricing:  RS. 400

Timings: Tues-Sun: 2 pm to 12 am

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8. Peter Hu?

A popular Asian restaurant that has many vegan options by default.

VF Recommends: Lotus Stem, Water Chestnut, Bok Choy with Cashew with Udon Noodles

Location: 25B, Opposite Westside, Park Street Area

Pricing:  RS. 1,300

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 10.30 pm

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9. The Chutney Co.

A neat restaurant that serves up all South Indian fast food items with joy. Do mention that you want items without ghee/clarified butter.

VF Recommends: Rawa Onion Dosa

Location: 21, 1st Floor, Center Point, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Dalhousie BBD Bagh

Pricing: RS. 500

Timings: Mon-Sat: 12noon to 10 pm; Sun: 10 am to 10 pm

Image source- The Chutney Co.

10. The Fatty Bao

A chain is present in other cities in India serving amazing Asian food, so sufficient that is vegan by default.

VF Recommends: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Oil Dim Sum, Butternut Squash, and Tofu

Location: Fort Knox Building, Abindranath Thakur Sarani, Ward 63, Camac Street Area

Pricing: RS. 1,500

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 12 am

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11. The Flaming Bowl

A beautifully labeled vegan menu offers lots of choices given the restaurant serves Asian food. There is also a Vegan Chocolate Cigar Roll to end your meal.

VF Recommends: Spicy Mushroom Dim Sum, Tempura Nigiri Sushi

Location: 30, Harish Mukherjee Road, Bhawanipur, Kolkata

Pricing: RS. 1,500

Timings: Mon-Sun: 12noon to 11.30 pm

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