Bali, being a tropical island, the availability of vegetarian food is a common question. But let us, two vegetarians (the eggless kind) tell you that all you vegetarians can be worry-free! From pizzas, to Mexican to Indian to local Balinese dishes are available in vegetarian.
Let us list down some of our absolute favorites!
1. WARUNG PEPE
This is an amazing open-air restaurant and bar in Kuta. They have live band performances for dinner and a beautiful vibe. The staff is super friendly and customised our pizza with all vegetarian toppings!
2. KYND COMMUNITY
This is an all-vegan menu café in the heart of Kuta. There is no way that you haven’t come across this one on Instagram! They have some amazing breakfast and brunch options and the vibrant pink interiors make for the quirkiest vibe! They also customise their smoothie bowls with your name. This place is about delicious food and even better pictures!
3. BEACH BOWL BALI
This is another Insta famous café in Kuta. They have some delicious breakfast and brunch options and the name has almost grown to become a synonym to Smoothie bowls!
4. GANESH EK SANSKRITI
This is the restaurant where we have had one of the best Paneer Butter Masalas of our lives! It is an Indian restaurant in Kuta and is a little difficult to locate because it in the mall. The staff is good and the chef is Indian. Also, you will find good jain food here!
5. OKUTA CAFÉ
This is a beautiful looking café on the off-beat route to Kintamani. It is exactly opposite Mt. Batur, which makes it one of the best volcano viewing galleries as well. The milkshake and smoothie were delicious and the vegetarian Nasi Goreng was such a pleasant surprise. The staff is very friendly and understands your special dietary needs.
6. BLUE EARTH
his I guess will go down as our favourite café in the whole of Bali. It’s a very chill café overlooking the blue ocean with the mighty Mt. Agung in the backdrop in Amed. Making a reservation here for sunset is a must. While there are few vegetarian options as compared to the non- vegetarian ones, this place is worth visiting for its laid-back vibe and unbelievable sunset views!
7. LA COCINA MEXICANA
Another amazing find in Amed has to be this little Mexican café along the street. Its small and cozy, and has a beautiful feel to it. You have a lot of options for vegetarian Mexican dishes!
8. VINCENTS RESTAURANT
This is a unique restaurant in Candidasa with unique menu, ambience and good Jazz music. With beautiful indoor and outdoor seating, it is the perfect restaurant for a date night. Make sure to reserve a table in advance, as it happens to get really crowded.
9. SUNSHINE INN
This is an Indian restaurant in Nusa Dua. It literally has a separate Pure Veg section. The food was great. The staff was the friendliest and the smiliest people we have come across! It has a fine dine feel and serves everything Indian, from chaat to South Indian to Punjabi to Chinese! They also serve Jain food.
10. WARUNG THE SORRENT
Warungs may sound very local, but this is a wonderful find in Nusa Penida for vegetarian food. It was flooded with people and they had quite some options for vegetarians. However, since it is so crowded and difficult to manage, make sure you have been rightly served veg food before eating it as we heard a lady complain about meat in her veg order. The only negative here would be the many houseflies on the tables.
11. GREEN KUBBU
This is Day club in Penida, where you should definitely reach before sunset. Make sure to make a reservation, as it gets full. They also have a pool where you can chill while looking at Mt. Agung on the opposite side. There are a number of pool beds available at cover charge which we did not go for as there aren’t many veg options available here. But the vegetarian pizza was great! Visiting this café is worth for the vibe and beautiful view!
12. THE VEGAN SOUL KITCHEN
This is one of the most famous vegan cafes on the Nusa Penida Island. It’s tucked in the forest and can be accessed by a narrow rough road. It has some great options and lush greens to look at. Visiting this café for lunch is a good option. We tried the burger and sandwich and both were great! They have a lot of options for shakes and smoothies also!
13. SECRET PENIDA
This is a very pretty little café right on the beach in Nusa Penida. It had quite some vegetarian options. The sunset from here was beautiful and the sound of the waves and view of the turquoise waters made up for the limited vegetarian options.
14. ZEST CAFÉ
This Vegan café in Ubud is must visit, not only for vegetarians, but for everyone! They have some unbelievable options and all vegan. The décor of the place is very unique and has a very different vibe! You will see people working from here and chilling away. Make sure to reserve a table as getting a table can be really difficult here.
15. KAYON RESORT
This is an amazing place in Ubud to celebrate something special. You can book a special meal right next to a waterfall. The staff is super friendly and will take care of all your needs. The food was delicious and the ambience was so romantic. Even if the waterfall dinner is out of budget, the poolside candle light dinner is also fantastic and romantic!
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16. PIASAN RESTAURANT
This fine dine restaurant in Nusa Dua is wonderful for a quiet meal. Surrounded by a pool, the outdoor seating area appears to be floating. It has an indoor and outdoor seating. The vegetarian Nasi Goreng was delicious!
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
1. There may be fewer veg items on the menu compared to non veg ones.
2. You will have to mention NO EGG for everything. And also make sure that the noodles and pasta don't have egg, as most of them did.
3. The people are mostly kind enough to take special requests for customised veg food.
4. Make sure you know the number of veg items available, before making a reservation with cover charge, or you may not be able to redeem it whole because of lack of options.
5. Most of the ice creams (and thus milkshakes made from ice-cream) had egg. So do double check with the staff.
6. Jain food is available almost in all Indian restaurants in Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud.
7. Plenty of vegan restaurants are also available in the main stream locations.
So, while finding vegetarian food on an island may seem daunting at first, with Veganism becoming a concept worldwide, Bali has also adapted to it. About 5 years back it felt much harder to get Vegetarian food, but now, people across the island understand it and also help you with it!
Don’t let being a Vegetarian delay this amazing trip to this tropical paradise known as Bali!