Branto Indian Pure Vegetarian Food
As hard as this restaurant is to locate, tucked away in a nondescript building in TST, the Indian vegetarian dishes make the search worthwhile. Main dishes range from a basic vegetable curry to baby-corn masala. There’s also a selection of sandwiches and pizzas for less adventurous palates.
1/F, 9 Lock Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2366-8171
Fruit Stop Health Food
This is not just a good place for vegetarians, but also for calorie-conscious diners—they have the vital statistics of every dish on the menu. Their lunch choices are extensive, but veggie dishes are mostly served during evening hours. During weekdays, their tea sets are great value. Make sure you go to the ATM before visiting, as they only accept cash.
1/F, China Hong Kong Centre, 122-126 Canton Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2377-1828
Woodlands
A little vegetarian Indian restaurant with folklore decoration and Indian music playing in the background. One of their most popular choices is the dosas, which are crisp pancakes with potato filling that can be up to a meter long. Their thali dinner set includes six small bowls of different vegetable dishes, rice, Indian bread and desserts.
UG/F, 16-17 Wing On Plaza, 62 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, 2369-3718
World Peace Café
World Peace Café is a relaxing veggie restaurant amid the busy streets of Wanchai with the added bonus of the Vajradhara Buddhist Meditation Centre upstairs. Here, they serve (and LOVE to serve, all waiters and cooks are volunteers) delicious organic vegetarian food and fair-trade organic coffees, fruit juices and herbal teas. Every day, they provide three set lunch options (the lasagna is delicious), which often include a vegetarian main course and organic coffee or herbal tea. There is also a varied menu of fresh fruit juices, smoothies, lassis and cakes. Advance group or individual bookings are accepted for both lunch and dinner.
21-23 Tai Wong St. East, Wan Chai, 2527-5870, www.worldpeacecafe.hk
Life Café
This place has become Mecca for the health-conscious and vegetarians alike, partly due to its downtempo Zen vibe, but largely because of its fantastic food. Ever tried vegan desserts? Grab a slice of chocolate tofu vegan cake or a vegan banana cake. In this three-story space, located in an old Chinese building, the relaxed atmosphere makes even makes ordinary salads taste amazing.
10 Shelley St., Central, 2810-9777
Po Lin Monastery
Visiting the Big Buddha after a trip on the Ngong Ping 360 is perhaps best way to calm your mind and soothe your soul over a weekend. Po Lin Monastery is a must-visit for veggie enthusiasts as their vegetarian menu is world-famous. It’s a great place for Sunday lunch (the restuarant is open daily 11:30am-4:30pm) as you can walk off your indulgences by taking on the steps leading up to the big Buddha after one too many desserts.
Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, 2985-5248