The Philippines is very unique; therefore, it is a popular destination for holidaymakers. To have a holiday here is something you will treasure for years to come. You will...
Vegan Travel Guide for Ethical Explorers
We share our vegan travel tips on how you can be an ethical explorer and spread compassion everywhere while being cruelty-free anywhere in the world. Includes air travel, accommodations, travel health, bed & breakfast, and other travel resources for vegans.The guides here are a true reflection based on real-world experiences.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
These 5 Vietnamese Herbs that I will share with you are absolutely amazing. When I travel, I love buying herbs and edible plants without knowing what they are, how to eat them or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Delicious and most refreshing fruit, Rambutan! This fruit is not always available in Sri Lanka as its seasonal. Rambutan season starts in May and lasts until the end of August....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Plus Nine Four is a small and cozy 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Four-Leafed Clover is an Irish restaurant based on Maya Avenue with a beautiful and modern interior. Firstly, we checked out if they offer any vegan options. After that, we...
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...
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...
Places to Eat for Vegans
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...
Places to Eat for Vegans
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...
Vegan Friendly Places to Stay
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilion offers ancient Healing Traditions In Modern Sri Lankan Hospitality. Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilion is a hotel where you can experience Ayurvedic...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Places to Eat for Vegans, Vegan Friendly, Sri Lanka - Vegan Travel Info
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...
Uncategorised, Vegan Friendly, Vegan Friendly Places to Stay, Sri Lanka - Vegan Travel Info
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...
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...
Places to Eat for Vegans
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...
Vegan Friendly
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...
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...
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...
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...
Places to Eat for Vegans
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...
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...
We have been to The Cauldron cafe so many times that the staff recognizes us. They know exactly what we want. The cafe doesn't have vegan options on the menu. But we had a couple...
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...
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...
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...
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...