2020 Nov 16
Lifestyle changes can be, well, life-changing in many ways. Going vegan for some is a piece of cake, but perhaps for most, it requires a lot of courage, to move on from a life-long dietary routine. Ethical and health reasons may let you think of going vegan, and it is indeed a great way of staying clear of animal-cruelty and putting your beliefs in action. While making small changes to your diet can slowly take you there, the struggle is real when it comes to finding mouthwatering vegan options. To help you navigate easily through Colombo’s vegan dining scene, here is a list of eateries that are vegan or with vegan options, for a hearty snack, a nutrient-packed beverage or meal!
Dine-in and Delivery
The Vegan Kitchen by Sulo
Address: 50/1 Old Kesbawa Road, Rathanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa
Phone: 077 352 6201
Open From: 9AM – 11PM
A venture started in 2016, the Vegan Kitchen by Sulo is dedicated to encouraging people to embrace a cruelty-free lifestyle. With a mindblowing array of dishes ranging from pastas, rice, pizzas, burgers, desserts and even koththu, they’ll do their best to customise your requests and give you a personalised service. Gluten-free, sugar-free, nut and soy-free options are also available on request.
*Make sure to ring them up to pre-order your favourites from their online menu before you drop.
Open for lunch and dinner.
The Vegan
Address: 117B/1, Colombo Road, Raththanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa
Phone: 0113 640 470
“Veganism is not a sacrifice. It is a joy!” says, The Vegan restaurant. It is indeed one of the coolest spots for your vegan fix! You just might be wondering why it’s a joy to go vegan as they say. Cajun Mock Chicken Pizza? How does that sound? If you are vegan or want to try a change of lifestyle, note that this restaurant will make it a pleasant and adventurous ride.
Dwaraka
Address: No 37, Jaya Road, Bambalapitiya.
Phone: 0112 081 168
Open From: 7AM – 10.30PM
RG’s Dwaraka is an Indian vegetarian restaurant which serves contemporary North Indian and South Indian cuisine, including vegan options. Established in 2015, Dwaraka welcomes you to a dining experience with a touch of Asia.
Seed Cafe
Address: 60, Horton Place, Colombo 7.
Phone: 077 620 9087
Open From: 8AM – 5.30PM
Another Instagram-worthy location with equally fantastic food, Seed Cafe is nestled in a beautiful colonial-style house. They use fresh local produce to serve you with quality and healthy dining options, including vegan dishes. Vegan Nutty Granola, Poke bowls and energising juices, all packed with nutrients are some of the vegan options offered at Seed Cafe, certain to keep you going back for more.
Sri Vihar
Address:
No. 3, Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 05.
Phone: 0112 596 597
An affordable everyday location for South and North Indian delicacies, Sri Vihar caters to an Indian food fandom built around this particular restaurant. Be specific when you ask for the vegan versions, tell them how you like it, and they’ll serve it up.
The Mango Tree
Address: 82, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo.
Phone: 011 762 0620
An Indian restaurant which infuses the traditional and the modern in their cuisine, The Mango Tree takes great pride in its North Indian flavours. Another great spot for healthy vegan options!
*They usually operate on a dine-in basis, however, due to the prevailing situation they operate on delivery.
Maharaja Palace
Address: 1 A, Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 07.
Phone: 011 488 6000
Maharaja Palace isn’t a stranger to the Sri Lankan Indian restaurant scene and does an amazing job at treating their customers like royalty. With an extensive vegetarian menu, they also have a range of vegan items that will keep you going back for more.
Ranbath
Address: Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi Mw, Colombo 05.
Phone: 077 323 5555
Open From: 6PM – 9PM
An organic, vegan and eco-friendly restaurant, Ranbath is the first restaurant to initiate the concept of ‘eco-friendly’ catering. Ranbath provides heirloom rice varieties and authentic Sri Lankan food at reasonable price points. Their food presentation will be something you’d love, with a touch of absolute plant-based goodness.
Shanmugas
Address: 06 53/3 Ramakrishna Road, Colombo.
Phone: 0112 361 384
Since 1998, Shanmugas has been a synonymous name in the vegetarian food scene in Colombo. They have a massive menu of food items, that’s for sure! Ask for their vegan items specifically and they’ll serve you the available options.
Agra Colombo
Address: 100/10, Sri Lanka Foundation Mawatha, Off Independence Avenue, Colombo
Phone: 011 472 3333
Authentic North Indian cuisine in a beautiful interior, Agra sets the ideal dining experience. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Cafe Kumbuk
Address: 3/1 Thambiyah Avenue, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07.
Phone: 0112 685 310
Open From: 8AM – 6PM
A restaurant which gained a well-deserved reputation for its great food, Cafe Kumbuk only uses organic and seasonal ingredients. They serve up some amazing vegan Granola Bowls, Avocado Toast (without cheese), Vegan Hummus Bowl, Penne Pesto (without cheese) among other mouthwatering vegan choices.
Call and reserve your spot as only 2-3 tables will be made available for safety.
Bowl’d
Address: 30, Sea View Avenue Colombo.
Phone: 0114 382 838
Open From: 10AM – 11PM
“Healthy alternatives to fast-food that are just as (if not more) delicious”, Bowl’d is making sure that they deliver what they promise. They serve the Shoyu Tofu Poke Bowl, Taco and Pokerrito that are 100% vegan. What’s more, you can ask for their Teriyaki Eggplant, minus the mayo for another tasteful dining experience.
Kiku Colombo
Address: 32 A1, Dickmans Road, Colombo 05.
Phone: 0117 021 205
One of Colombo’s beloved restaurants, Kiku is an absolutely delightful and Instagrammable spot to hangout. With the friendliest of staff members and the owner herself, will welcome you to a hearty meal made of top-quality ingredients. A highlight of Kiku being their Japanese inspired menu, with quality edible flowers (also worth a million for its presentation wonders), they also serve a range of vegan items. Miso Scrambled Tofu, Vegan Wafu Pasta, Kiwi in Hibiscus Sake are only a handful of their list of vegan delights.
Malay Restaurant
Address: 115, Hill Street, Dehiwala.
Phone: 011 777 7999
If you haven’t checked them out yet, then you should. Serving a variety of East Asian and Indian fare, they add a Sri Lankan Malay twist to what you taste. Custom made vegan items and regular vegan menu options are available here, for all clean and healthy eaters.
Cafe Nuga
Address: 69A, Green Path, Colombo 07.
Phone: 077 344 5377
Open From: 8AM – 10PM
Promising you the best nutritious food which tastes like home, they have some great vegan options including their hummus bowl – ‘Arabic Bats’. Healthy and affordable!
Delivery Only
The VoV
Address: 117B/1, Colombo Road, Raththanapitiya, Boralesgamuwa
Phone: 077 720 2166
Open From: 11AM – 10PM
The VoV is the first restaurant to launch a fully-fledged plant-based, vegan restaurant in Sri Lanka. They opened for business in 2017, and the VoV is your ideal spot to discover amazing vegan flavours. Burgers, pizzas, pastas and many more vegan items are made with the finest quality ingredients. Currently they operate in collaboration with ‘The Vegan’ restaurant. (mentioned below)
*They usually operate on a dine-in basis, however, due to the prevailing situation they operate on delivery.
Life Food
Phone: 011 722 5433
Open from: 12PM – 9.30PM
Life Food is a Cloud Kitchen built around a wholesome lifestyle concept. Their focus lies on nutritious and fresh food that is also great tasting. With several vegan options on their menu, they also modify their dishes to suit your vegan likings.
Foozoo Kitchen
Address: 15 A Mahasen Mawatha Colombo 05.
Phone: 077 544 8444
Tofu Koththu, Polos cutlets and Polos and Button Mushroom wraps! Yes, you read that right! With vegan creations to make your dining experience a most enjoyable one, Foozoo Kitchen won’t fail you when it comes to innovative vegan dining.
*They usually operate on a dine-in basis, however, due to the prevailing situation they operate on delivery.
Soul Food
Phone: 076 738 2661
Gluten, lactose, sugar and cruelty-free flavours to suit your vegan cravings, they have a range of vegan beverages, vegan butter, spreads, desserts and more to keep you healthily energised throughout the day. Since they have limited days of delivery, give a call to see if it’s your lucky day!
The Good Burger Ceylon
Phone: 077 992 9955
You’ll spot the Good Burger Ceylon, spreading their vegan goodness at the Good Market when they pop up in Racecourse and One Galle Face Mall. Serving meatless alternatives entirely based on plants, they are open for delivery. The ultimate meat-substitute, they serve Vegan Bolognese, Signature Vegan Burgers, Vegan Meatloaves and more! 24 hours notice required at ordering.
