The Philippines is very unique, thefore it is a popular destination for holidaymakers.. To have a holiday here is something you will treasure for years to come. You will witness the country’s remaining historical influence of Spanish colonization and strong tradition....
KERSON FRUIT (Muntinga Calabura) This amazing berry fruit is found on a very fast-growing tree, which is similar to that of a cherry. This fruit grows essentially in Asia and Latin America. Like many other “unknown fruits”, researchers and nutritionists found amazing...
Sapodilla is known as an energy fruit. The reason for this is due to its rich sweetness. The fruit looks like a small potato fresh out of the ground but with a scurfy brown peel. The flesh of the fruit is light brown with black, flatten, and glossy seeds. It has the...
When it comes to vegan food, Korea is not the most vegan-friendly country in the world. My husband and I spent three days in Busan wondering around looking for vegan cafes and restaurants. Bear in mind, we checked vegan places on Happy Cow first and every time we...
How easy is to be a vegan in Hoi An, Vietnam As a vegan traveller, it could be challenging sometimes to find animal-free food. I thought, that Hoi An is another destination where we have to put a lot of research into and planning before finding a vegan-friendly...
Ho Chi Minh was the first city we landed in Vietnam, the city buzz and nightlife in Ho Chi Minh were electric and we loved it. The first thing when arriving in a new country what do you do? Of course, looking for food. As newly arrived in the country we weren't so...
Ha Noi Vietnam was our second destination after Ho Chi Minh. Although we were new to Hanoi we had lived in Vietnam for a month by then. Day-Market in Hanoi So... what can you eat in Ha Noi as a vegan? The answer to that is many things as long as you go to a specific...
We spent over a month in Da Nang and had plenty of time to explore the city and visit some places with vegan food and vegan options. Here are the top 5 restaurants I would recommend that you visit when you are in Danang. Where to find delicious Vietnamese food in Da...
You will hear my negative tone in this article this is mainly because there is an abundance of raw vegan ingredients and even an abundance of vegan tourists who are willing to turn a blind eye while they are on holiday and misleading on social media which lead me to...
Visiting a Durian Farm Our friend Eddie in Johor knows how much I love durian and he decided to organise a visit to an organic durian farm. Durian is eaten at a farm usually tastes better. We arrived on Saturday morning at 10 a.m at the farm and we found a very long...
Here are some attributes to look out for when choosing durian. Texture Perfectly ripe durian should have a creamy texture, soft not rubbery with fruity vanilla-flowery, caramel aroma. Knocking Sound I observed that durian lovers before buying the fruit, shake it first...
When I travel, I love buying herbs and edible plants without knowing what they are, how to eat them or how to use in cooking. Herbs are full of flavour and packed with tons of health benefits. I always try to include them in my cooking whenever possible as well as...
Malaysia has an abundance of Durian of many varieties and kinds, from the most common and cheap durian to the high end and most expensive type. There were many durian stalls offering buffet across Johor Bahru. The stall that I am eating about was chosen at random and...
Durian grows in tropical regions around the world and particularly popular in Southeast Asia in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Malaysia is blessed with Durian and I was lucky enough to be in Johor Bahru, South Malaysia during its season June -...
Sri Lanka is an amazing country to go on holiday. Here are 16 important tips about Sri Lanka you need to know before you land on the paradise island. 1.) Mosquito repellent is a must throughout the day and night. 2.) Money Exchange You can easily change money in...
King Coconut - Amazing Fruits of Sri Lanka All About King Coconut: Sri Lanka is blessed with an abundance of this fruit. After all, it's an Island of coconut. Natives called it Thambili which means the colour orange. Side Note: Oranges (the fruit) in Sri Lanka are...
I didn't know the difference between Cassia and Ceylon Cinnamon. In fact, I always thought that cinnamon is the same and the difference is only their origin. I believed that Ceylon Cinnamon is the same as Cassia and the only difference is that it comes from Sri Lanka....
There is so much confusion between these two fruits. People in Sri Lanka tend to interchange between sugar apple and custard apple. But they are two different fruits by their looks although they taste very similar. Sugar Apple This fruit has either bumpy skin or red...
Starfruit: Fruits to Try In Sri Lanka Starfruit or Carambola, the watery-citrusy fruit is native to Sri Lanka and locally known as Kamaranga. It is a seasonal fruit and can be seen throughout July and August, and also during December and January. You will usually find...
Mango Fruit, who doesn't love them? If you do, then Sri Lanka is the right place which can offer an abundance of heavenly delicious mangoes. They are everywhere in supermarkets, pilled up on street stalls and roadsides. Mangoes - Amazing Fruits You Must Try In Sri...
Rose Apples or Jambus, also called Water Apple and Bell Fruit. It is also known by different other names such as Water Apple, Jamaican Apple, Wax Jambu and Bell Fruit. This crunchy fruit has a light flavour of moderate sweet and slightly sour. The taste is very mild...
Soursop is known to have a few other names such as Graviola, custard apple (which is actually a smaller cousin but a different fruit altogether), in Singhalese, it's called Katu Anoda. It is quite large in size with white pulpy flesh and inedible black seeds. Soursop...
Fruits in Sri Lanka - Papaya Yay Papaya! If I had the option I would it this extraordinary fruit every day. I was obsessed with this papaya fruit during my stay in Sri Lanka. We could have it as a meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, and as a snack in between....
Pineapple - Annasi in Singhalese is a very common tropical fruit. In addition, many countries like Sri Lanka, grow pineapple locally. I found two types of this fruit. The common type ar type is called Queen pineapple. The Queen pineapple is relatively smaller in size...
Delicious and most refreshing fruit, Rambutan! This fruit is not always available in Sri Lanka as it's seasonal. Rambutan season starts in May and lasts until the end of August. If you are in Sri Lanka during these months you will definitely be able to see in an...
Sri Lankan Exotic Fruits - Guava Guava looks like a pear but much bigger in size and is a very popular fruit in Sri Lanka. At first, I wasn't too fond of this fruit it's because I was eating it unripened. Every time I buy guava, I assumed that it is ready to be eaten...
Mangosteen is often called the "Queen of tropical fruits". I couldn’t have enough of this amazing fruit indulging myself in its juicy delights. Mangosteen - Fruits Must Try In Sri Lanka When it's in the season which is May to September, you will be able to find the...
Wood Apple is one of the fruits that I will definitely miss outside of Sri Lanka. It tastes delicious with a unique flavour despite its well known funky smell. It's called Wood Apple due to its hard wooden shell. The wood apple is very common in Sri Lanka and you can...
This seedy fruit with its unique and remarkable taste of sweet and sour makes my mouth watering every time I think of it. Yes, it's Passion Fruit I am passionate about. 🙂 In Sri Lanka, you can find two varieties of passion fruits the yellow and dark...
Bananas are the most widely consumed fruits in the world. Believe it or not, there are 29 different varieties of bananas in Sri Lanka. They all come in different shapes, colours, sizes and taste. Although I didn't try all 29 types I was fortunate enough to try 7...
Jackfruit is huge in size and nutritiously delicious fruit grows abundantly in Sri Lanka. This fruit is very versatile and can be eaten raw or cooked. Jackfruit Mature - Vegan Lanka It is widely used in cooking when it's immature. In Sri Lanka, this versatile fruit is...
I tried for the first time this uncommon fruit called Gal Siyambala which means Pebble Tamarind or Sri Lankan Velvet Tamarind Seed. There is another variety of tamarind seed called Gaduguda (light olive green) that I haven't tried it yet. Velvet Tamarind by the...
Best Vegan Ice-Cream in Sri Lanka! Cool Corner Fried Parlor offers heavenly made vegan ice creams and desserts that you could die for. They offer fancy vegan ice-cream as well as conventional with a wide range of flavours. There are plenty of options to choose from,...
Heladiv Tea Club in Colombo is known for teas and it was worth checking out if they serve any vegan food or snacks. It found opposite the World Trade Centre amongst the other restaurants, cafes and shops at the old Dutch hospital building. This square is very popular...
Calorie Counter Offers Healthy Vegan Food Nice and modern small cafe offering healthy options. We decided to visit this cafe because of its name and wanted to check it out. They offer a few vegan dishes which were on the menu, unfortunately, they were not...
Kaema Sutra - Vegan Options We found Kaema Sutra by accident and wanted to check this place to see if they offer vegan options. We decided to pick a table outside because the place has a beautiful seating area with comfy furniture and modern decor with a spectacular...
Life Food Offers Vegan Food Healthy and Delicious We heard about this place a lot and one day we decided to go there and see for ourselves if Life Food offers vegan food as they are saying. The cute little restaurant with quirky decor facing the lake...
What vegan options are offered by The Barnesbury in Colombo? We stopped at The Barnesbury after my eyes caught a pretty garden outside of it. It was Sunday afternoon and we thought it might be worth to check out their menu. After all, the restaurant was beautiful and...
Does Tea Avenue offer vegan options in Colombo? My husband and I wanted to find out what Tea Avenue can offer for vegans if there were any options at all. Most cafes and restaurants in Colombo, Sri Lanka will have some vegan-friendly choices although they don't...
Does Pagoda Tea Room offer Vegan Food? The Pagoda Tea Room is located in the fort area of Colombo and it established in 1884. Due to its history, this old classical place is also one of the attractions for tourists in Colombo. Moreover, It was featured in Duran...
Arcade Independence Square is a popular place amongst locals and tourists for great shopping, leisure and dining. We have been visiting Arcade Independence Square many times because we love the place for shopping and Dilmah tea. We never tried any food at the...
Delifrance - Vegan Food My husband and I absolutely love Delifrance when it comes to sandwiches. Whenever we do our shopping in Odel we won't miss this place. This place is perfect for unwinding, dining and also relaxing. Almost all of the dishes they serve has a...
Can you find vegan food at Canowin Arcade, Rest stop? When you plan to go travelling it could be a daunting task for vegans when comes to food. You always plan in advance what food to take with you for a long journey. However, in Sri Lanka, is not that difficult to...
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is a purpose-built health resort offering Sri Lanka that really believes in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda. What is Ayurveda Therapy? To those of you who may not know what Ayurveda is, it is one of the world's oldest holistic...
We stayed one night at Thinnai Organic Farm and didn't know that they had vegan options and planned to go to a restaurant nearby. The manager at Thinnai informed us that the farm belongs to the restaurant and therefore they have vegan options. So the food will be...
On the way to our next destination, we saw a hotel/restaurant called Ruwala Resort. We decided to pop in to see if they were still serving lunch at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The manager of the hotel said that the time for lunch was over but they will cater to us...
Does the Crescat Boulevard food court in Colombo offer vegan food? I was very curious to find out if the food court of Crescat Boulevard offers vegan food. In the past, I visited some food courts where I spent some time looking for vegan food running from one...
We came to know this place through friends who had recently visited the restaurant. They were amazed by the food served in a buffet style and recommended this place to us. We were looking forward to visiting this place. It wasn't a surprise for us that Nuga Gama...
Barefoot Cafe with Vegan Options - Colombo Barefoot Garden Cafe in Colombo what Vegan Food can they offer? My husband and I planned to visit Barefoot Garden Cafe since we arrived in Colombo. I was eager to find out what vegan food can they offer if any. Finally, my...
Cafe Nuga is one of the restaurants in Colombo that offers healthy vegan food Nuga is not a vegan restaurant but offers healthy vegan food which is labelled as vegan on the menu. They saying that their ingredients are sourced daily from local markets. Also, they...
We were passing by and decided to pop into the cafe for breakfast. The VOC Cafe at the Dutch Burgher Union is a small eatery cafe, very subtle with a pleasant atmosphere that takes you back through Ceylon's history. They are known for their lamprais and they don't...
There are three Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafes in Colombo and the one we usually go to is based in Colombo 03. They do pleasant coffee compare to the quality of the coffee you get in some coffee shops in Sri Lanka and they also have a good selection of tea. The cafe...
Java Lounge Colombo is one of the oldest coffee houses in Sri Lanka. One day we needed to get our work done and came across this cafe on Jawatte Road. It was very attractive outside and inside and we wanted to find out if Java Lounge Coffe House offers vegan options....
London House of Coffee is a very nice and thoughtfully decorated cafe with a British theme. A very good seating arrangement with vintage decor, books on the shelves and the piano. When we walked to the second floor, there was a pianist performing and it was very...
The Cafe Beverly in Colombo is located on the side of a busy highway. The building is divided into two parts one part is the cafe and the other part is the shopping mall. It offers a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. The menu is colour coded and ingredients are...
At first, we couldn't find the Milk and Honey Cafe easily because the sign is not quite visible from the road when driving. What you will find is a children's bookstore in Horton place, you have to walk through the bookstore and at the back, you will see the cafe....
Monsoon is a South-East Asian restaurant that serves authentic dishes from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam & Malaysia. The six of us enjoyed dinner on a Sunday evening at Monsoon, Park Street Mews. We made a reservation twenty minutes before arriving and...
Vegan Buffet at Mount Lavinia on Poya Day (Full Moon) Vegan buffet organised in Mount Lavinia Hotel once a month on Poya day. For 2000 rupees you can spend all day at the hotel including the use of the beach, swimming pool and extraordinary vegan lunch. We spent a...
Namaste is an Indian restaurant in Nugegoda with an attractive design which we had passed many times and finally decided to give it a try. We walked in without making a reservation and were directed to a table for four. As soon as we walked in, the decor inside did...
Chinese Dragon Cafe in Nugegoda is the perfect place to buy mock duck in Sri Lanka! I was super surprised to see it on the menu. We had it as a takeaway and it was delicious. We also ordered a few tofu dishes which were good but the mock duck was the winner. Chinese...
We booked a room and stayed at Taj for one night because a friend was having their wedding reception at this place. Everything was perfect. Check-in was efficient and a member of staff gave us a tour of the wide array of facilities. The room was spacious and...
Gemi Uyana is a budget eatery serving breakfast and lunch. Its customer base is mainly professionals in nearby buildings. The name Gemi Uyana is pronounced GA-MEY UYANA which means "village kitchen." We popped in to have breakfast as it was advertised for $1.00 (175...
Formally known as a Skylounge but taken over by Ce La Vi chain with the rooftop dining & club concept in Sri Lanka. This club can be found on the rooftop of Kingsbury Hotel. The rooftop has cosy seating with a view of the sea, a beautiful bar and a great DJ space....
We arrived at the Café on the 5th in the afternoon hoping to have some vegan snacks with drinks. However, when we walked into Café on the 5th, we found the staff were cleaning up the accounter and there was nothing available except three different types of pastries...
Plus Nine Four is a small and cosy cafe with a lovely interior and beautiful front yard. There are lots of shade and greenery where you can enjoy your food and drink or get some work done. They offer many vegan options on the menu and we ended up ordering a few. I...
Café La Defense is a small cafe with good seating areas. There were only three vegan options on the menu: a veggie sandwich which you need to ask to prepare without butter, potato wedges and pol sambol sandwiches which were not available. If you are coming to do some...
Whight & Co Cafe is a two-story cafe based on Marine Drive by the Sea. Plenty of options to eat although no vegan options on the menu but vegetarian options that can be suitable for vegans but seemed overly expensive what it was. We asked for French fries and they...
The Tacocat Cafe is very similar to Subway. It is a very small cafe with plenty of seating areas outside which is divided into smoking and non-smoking areas. You have options to order a vegan wrap filled with vegetables and beans or pick a box of rice and vegetables....
It was almost impossible to find Cake Kumbuk. We tried several times before and gave up. After hearing so many positive reviews about the cafe we were determined to find it. Later we found out that the cafe was attached to Prana Lounge and for that reason, we kept...
We stopped in Hikkaduwa for lunch on the way to Colombo. Aroma Restaurant was empty so we picked a random table and went through the menu. They have a few selections of vegan food and they were labelled on the menu. We ordered a hathawariya (vegetables) soup for main...
Curry Pot Restaurant is a budget eatery based in Colombo 3 where you can taste traditional Sri Lankan food. The cafeteria is simple and always overcrowded with locals during lunchtime. It is a place where you can eat as much as you like for a very good price and leave...
Coco Veranda offers amazing coffee and a selection of sandwiches, wraps and salads that can be customised for vegan customers. Some of the best potato wedges we've had in Sri Lanka. The sandwiches that we ordered were forgettable (neither good nor bad). Conclusion: Go...
One day my husband and I decided to visit Hebrews Cafe. We pass by this place and we were curious to find out if anything was available for breakfast for vegans. As soon as we walked in we wanted to see the menu and see the selection of coffees they had. When we...
The Four-Leafed Clover is an Irish restaurant based on Maya Avenue with a beautiful and modern interior. We decided to pop in and check out if they offer any vegan options first before settling in for the rest of the afternoon and getting on with our work. The staff...
Dao Krua Thai Street Food is a small roadside restaurant with a seating area outside offering Asian street food. We had lunch there a couple of times and both times absolutely loved it. The food was freshly prepared by the owner who is the main chef and the quality of...
Coffee Rooms has no vegan options on the menu but happy to customise their meals to suit your needs. We ordered pol sambol toasties vegan version (coconut and chilli without Maldive fish) with a portion of chips, served with ketchup and roasted vegetables. The dish...
The Bookworm Library has off the menu for vegan options. There was no menu when Vegan Lanka visited them. Most items are safe for vegans, but some items can contain milk. Ask the staff for info. Address: Asian Highway 4, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka Ambience: 3.5/5 Food:...
Rainbow Inn The Reincarnation is one of the few non-vegan places where the staff knows what vegan means. A great selection of Mexican vegan options can be found. Ambience: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Loos: Did not check Conclusion: Visit this place for great food. No 41 Bandarawela...
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilion offers ancient Healing Traditions In Modern Sri Lankan Hospitality. Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilion is a hotel where you can experience Ayurvedic treatments and also enjoy its restaurant which is Herbs & Spices which offers vegan...
As we were driving through Negombo we searched for any vegan restaurants and we came across Herbs & Spice. We were excited to find that there was a dedicated vegan & vegetarian restaurant in Negombo and decided to try this place. The restaurant has two large...
The owner of A4 Villa manages the hotel and the restaurant. He is quite happy to make changes for vegans. While most restaurants will have at least one vegan item, we were offered a variety of yummy vegan food. You would normally expect that for dinner but all these...
Habarana Village Tour includes lunch at a village and often only one dish isn't vegan (fish from the lake). There are many providers of similar tours and all appear to be similarly priced and the experience feels the same. Some tours start with a ride in a...
As you'd expect from any Cinnamon hotel, you can speak to one of many chefs in Cinnamon Lodge Habarana and get food prepared exactly how you'd want. They have a buffet quite often and there are many vegan items. It's best to get a chef to show which items are safe to...
Orion Beach Way is a resort with cabanas where the restaurant can cater to vegans. The chef is happy to cut fruits brought in by staying guests for free. The chef is also very friendly and the staff are happy to cater to any food requirements. Address: No,178/15 ,Ales...
Hi-Pro Soy (Soya Centre) is a popular location for Soy Ice Cream. But a little-known fact is that all the other food served here is also 100% vegan. Ambience: 2/5 Food: 3.5/5 Conclusion: The soft soya ice cream is a must. Address: YMCA Building, E L Senanayake...
They are saying that guests at Nallur Holidays Inn can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast but they can also cater to vegans. We stayed there only one night and didn't have any issues with the breakfast. People up North usually address vegan food as vegetarian, you still...
This place is a small market but very busy with foreigners and locals alike. You can see many stalls selling varieties of food, organic fruits and vegetables, clothes, hand-made items, jewellery and souvenirs where you can feel the local culture. In most...
The Good Market is a small shop where you can find organic grocery items, nuts and seeds to handmade toiletries and cooking spices. Inside the shop, there is a cafe where you can buy drinks juices and smoothies, snacks and main meals. We normally go there for juices...
Gannoruwa Agricultural Complex is advertised as 100% vegetarian but all the food items are vegan. A large variety of Sri Lankan traditional food, as well as Indian food, is available during the day from multiple stalls. We can highly recommend...
Members of the Vegan Lanka team decided not to eat in Annapurna Vegetarian Hotel due to witnessing an unapologetically unhygienic atmosphere where house flies were inside the glass cabinets where food was kept. We also saw flies struggling in the kottu mix which...
Sri Lanka never stops surprising me on how many vegan options are out there. As I mentioned in my blog Thinnai Organic Farm, the farm was still under construction and our food was delivered to us from Thinnai restaurant. The Thinnai restaurant gets its supply...
Amro Vegetarian Cafe offers home-style vegetarian Sri Lankan food and vegan western-style 'Short Eats'. 'Short Eats' - A Sri Lankan term for finger food that is suitable for having on the go. We particularly loved the vegetable 'Chinese Rolls' (they are not Chinese,...
High Octane Fitness offers some of the most high-end gym facilities in Colombo. Listed on this website because you can buy vegan protein shakes. There was a time when some of the staff had used dairy as a mixer for vegan shakes, but this has been rectified. Address:...
Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar really does not have that huge vegan selection but you can get Baba Ghanoush and Hummus with pita bread that is amazingly good. Staff knew what vegan means so it was easy to order. Loos: loos at Crescat 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Parking: Cinnamon...
Momo's by Ruvi is a very nice small eatery tucked away down a dark alley in Bambalapitiya offering vegan and non-vegan options in Colombo 04. The cafe is decorated with small ornaments, pictures creating a quirky look. Momos have a small menu and one of the featured...
Chutneys menu is divided between the four Southern states of India offering a variety of distinct flavours. The vegetarian selection is very good, but for vegans, you'd need to speak to the waiters and insist on asking them to confirm with the chef (something that all...
Cheers Pub has very limited options. But you can speak to the chef and ask for vegan sandwiches and French Fries. Both Chutneys and Noodles are at the same building, so it's best not to try and have a meal at Cheers and go to either of those two or hop on a taxi and...
Sri Vihar Restaurant is a 'Pure Vegetarian' (Vegetarian and no eggs) restaurant where some items are vegan but not marked as such on the menu. Most 'Dosas' are safe to eat here and the ones that aren't are quite obvious some of the names mention cheese, paneer...
We have been to The Cauldron cafe so many times that the staff recognises us and know exactly what we want and how to be prepared for us as vegans. The cafe doesn't have vegan options on the menu. But we had a couple of selections that can be prepared as a vegan....
During lunchtime, we went for a walk and saw a sign outside with vegan food. Nina is a family-owned and run restaurant offering homemade food. It's not a vegan restaurant but they offer vegan options. When we decided to have lunch we were told that its a buffet and...
The friendly owner of Kopi Kade is able to provide off the menu vegan options when requested. Also, they have great kombucha! You can find a variety of beans to sniff and choose from, including the single-origin and various blends that may surprise you. It's clear...
Smokey's Cafe is 100% and is owned by a vegan. They offer a range of delicious brownies, cakes, juice and many flavours of tea. Smokey's Café can also deliver cakes made to order. Smokeys don't advertise the fact that they are vegan and attracts many non-vegans to...
You can find a range of burgers, sandwiches, and soups that happen to be 100% vegan in The VOV Coffee Lounge. VOV stands for Voice of Vegan. They also have a pizza oven and do vegan pizzas. To top off, they have delicious vegan desserts in the form of cakes, brownies,...