I remember the first time I went back to the Philippines after migrating to the US. It was for a cousin’s wedding back in 2009. I was already vegan then but did not know who else was. Good thing my family cooked me vegan food and took me to a couple of vegan restaurants….
10 Non-Vegan Establishments in the Philippines that offer Vegan options
I’m introducing a new segment. Every Friday, I’ll introduce top lists of vegan finds called #FridayFunList. This week, I’ll start with the vegan dishes I’ve found and enjoyed at non-vegan establishments during my trip to the Philippines last May. The list is not based on any ranking. MAX’S RESTAURANT, GREENBELT MALL 5, MAKATI CITY Max’s…
Where to Eat Vegan: Wabi-Sabi, Philippines
I would love to introduce to you an all veg-ramen house in the Philippines called Wabi-Sabi, Vegetarian Restaurant and Grocery Store. Wabi-Sabi is located at “The Collective“, a warehouse-turned-hip commercial area in Makati City, where superniche, superlocal, superartisanal stores and galleries reign supreme. It’s where you’ll find stores celebrating alternative lifestyles-including the vegan lifestyle. Inside…
Where to Eat Vegan: Corner Tree Cafe, Philippines
It felt like hitting the jackpot when I discovered a Filipino vegetarian restaurant that also has a “San Francisco Bay Area vibe”. During my trip to the Philippines last month, I enjoyed the best of both worlds at a quaint restaurant called, Corner Tree Cafe in Makati City, Metro Manila. Corner Tree Cafe echoes a similar…
Where to Eat Vegan: The Vegetarian Kitchen, Philippines
If you find yourself visiting the Philippines and craving for vegan Filipino Food, then make sure to visit a hip city called Quezon City. Quezon City is one of the (if not the most) vegan-friendly destinations in the Philippines. This is home to many strictly plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan establishments, including a family-owned restaurant called “The…
Where to Eat Vegan: Agico Japanese, Philippines
To find an all veg Filipino restaurant in the Philippines may be a surprise, but to find an all veg Japanese restaurant in the Philippines is a shocker. Agico Japanese Vegetarian Cafe in San Juan is one of my top recommendations in the Philippines. The drive to get there was a bit tricky but it…
Where to Eat Vegan: Greens, Philippines
To start off my vegan finds in the Philippines, I’ll feature the veteran, the one vegan Filipino restaurant that made vegan Filipino food “cool before they were cool”: Greens Vegetarian Restaurant in Quezon City. Greens will be celebrating its 12th year anniversary in a few months. 12 Years! Wow, Congrats! Although this was my first time visiting…