When it comes to food in Penang, vegetarians would definitely want in on the action, too. That’s why we’re listing out these great vegetarian restaurants in Penang.
Vegetarian food in Penang is no less delicious than the other cuisine offered here. We’re sure that you can find what you like in the wide variety of vegetarian restaurants in Penang. Here are some options for you to start out with!
Falafel Penang
Falafel Penang offers Middle Eastern food, headlined by the Falafel, a small bite-sized ball made of crushed chickpeas and herbs.
These fried falafel balls are served in a variety of ways. For example, you can choose to have just falafels served with garlic sauce, hummus (mashed chickpeas), salad and flat bread. Alternatively, you can also have it as a wrap or stuffed into a piece of flatbread.
This road side stall offers al-fresco dining, and all their ingredients are vegan with no animal products. In addition to falafels, you can also enjoy other Levantine dishes like Baba Ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves.
Address: 361, Lebuh Chulia 12000 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Falafel-penang-100318235071508
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegan_falafel_penang
Opening hours: 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Pinxin Vegan Cuisine
In the heart of Georgetown is Pinxin Vegan Cuisine, a well-regarded restaurant serving vegan versions of local Penang favourites. In fact, they have developed their own series of vegan pastes and sauces that is sold outside of Penang.
Some of the dishes here that are popular include their Signature Asam Laksa, Fiery Curry Noodles, Jawa Mee and Pinxin Nasi Kandar.
In addition to being vegan, Pinxin puts a lot of emphasis in making their meals healthy and nutritious. This means that they also cut down on excess salt and oil in their cooking.
Address: 38, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinxinvegan
Website: https://pinxinvegan.com/
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
SUPE Penang
SUPE is where you go when you’re craving Japanese food, but don’t want any animal products in it. They offer many Japanese dishes like sushi, fried rice, ramen and more.
When it comes to the sushi, you’ll want to try a little of everything, especially if it’s your first time here.
Thankfully, you can have their All-in-One Platter. This is a combination of various vegan sushi which includes ken floss inside out rolls, rainbow maki, global warming maki, inari sushi, and chuka wakame. Furthermore, they’re available in several sizes from 6 to 16 pieces.
If you’d like a filling meal, go for their vegan Poke bowl topped with broccoli, tofu, and other vegetables.
Address: 12, Gat Lebuh Acheh, George Town, Malaysia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supeveganpenang
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lily’s Vegetarian Cafe
The vibe at Lily’s is a very homey one, where you feel like you’re eating at a friend or loved one’s house rather than an establishment. Here, the main daily menu changes so do check their social media pages for updates.
Usually, you can find rice served with three side dishes, as well as several noodle dishes of the day and/or a fried rice of the day. Another thing that’s really great here is their selection of homemade beverages. These includes herbal teas like Nutmeg Juice which is commonly only found in Penang.
Additionally, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to sample vegan versions of Penang favourites like Mee Jawa and Laksa. Other days, there are western dishes too, like pasta and ‘Steak’.
Address: 104 Lorong Madras 10400 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilysvegetariancafe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilysvegetariancafe
Opening hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Closed on Mondays.
Brown Poodle Café
This bright and airy café serves vegan cuisine inspired by many cultures including local, western, Korean, Japanese, Thai and more. To be honest, they’re well known for their burgers, like their signature Black Poodle Burger platter, with a burger patty made from beans and pulses.
Subsequently, the highlight here is their special of the day. For example, this has included tri-coloured Nasi Lemak, Spicy Thai Curry Rice, Roasted Chix rice and many more.
Furthermore, the presentation of the food here is truly beautiful and highly aesthetic. Oh, and did we mention that they’re pet-friendly too?
Address: B-G-8, Vantage Desiran Tanjung, Jalan Desiran Tanjung, Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang. 10470 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownpoodlecafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownpoodlecafe
Opening hours: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Closed on Thursdays
Eating Green
In conclusion, any adventurous foodie, even vegans and vegetarians, will find Penang a paradise as it’s filled with new experiences just waiting to be discovered. These vegetarian eateries are only the beginning. Moreover, you’ll be able to discover more of these plant-based places in Penang that will tantalise your taste buds too!
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