This World Vegan Day, India’s vibrant dining scene proves that plant-based can be anything but boring. From inventive global menus to conscious comfort food, the city’s top restaurants are redefining vegan dining with dishes that celebrate flavour, texture, and creativity. Whether you’re a committed vegan or just curious to explore, this year’s standout dish is one that even the most dedicated carnivores will crave — a true showcase of how indulgent, sustainable, and satisfying vegan cuisine has become.
Naarma, Delhi
Naarma Shroom takes centre stage with crispy, golden mushrooms layered over fresh, crunchy lettuce, finished with a rich gomae truffle dressing. The nutty notes of sesame blend seamlessly with the earthy allure of truffle, creating a dish that’s indulgent yet refreshingly light — a perfect celebration of texture, balance, and umami.
Ophelia, Delhi
A vibrant medley of sliced vegetables layered with crispy noodles, tangy pickles, and crunchy
onions, brought to life with our signature lava dressing. Bursting with colour, texture, and flavour, this
dish is a playful balance of freshness and crunch, inspired by the fiery spirit of Mount Fuji itself.
Santé Spa Cuisine – Indiranagar, Bangalore
Savour the richness of slow-roasted red pumpkin blended with tangy tomato passata, sundried tomatoes, and whole masoor, finished with black olives and roasted garlic. Served with crisp multigrain khakhra for the perfect crunch — vegan, wholesome, and utterly satisfying.
Mai Mai – Indiranagar, Bangalore
A refreshing mix of avocado, green apple, lollo rosso, and roquette leaves, brightened with orange segments, toasted almonds, and sunflower seeds — all brought together with a zesty orange vinaigrette.
Flax Cafe, Mumbai & Bangalore Outlets
Bali Bowl is Packed with satay tofu, steamed brown rice, carrot, beansprouts, broccoli, roasted cauliflower, avocado, orange segments, potato wedges, and hydroponic greens, it’s brought together with a zesty spicy peanut dressing that’s equal parts comfort and freshness.
KOKO, Mumbai & Bangalore
Turnip cakes are crafted with hand-shredded radish, sweet corn, carrots, and a medley of straw and button mushrooms. Soft, savoury, and subtly sweet, they capture the comfort of home-style flavour through KOKO’s elevated lens.
Yauatcha– M G Road, Bangalore
A robust and flavourful stir-fry featuring a mix of four seasonal vegetables — think broccoli, baby corn, asparagus and bell peppers — tossed in an aromatic, spicy mountain chilli sauce that balances heat with savoury depth.
Novotel Mumbai International Airport
Novotel Mumbai International Airport celebrates World Vegan Day with its signature Vegan Christmas Roast with Cranberry Glaze — a dish that captures the essence of warmth, togetherness, and conscious indulgence. The roast combines hearty chickpeas and mixed root vegetables with fragrant thyme, rosemary, and garlic, baked to golden perfection. Finished with a luscious cranberry glaze infused with maple syrup and orange juice, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and festive. Served with roasted Brussels sprouts or vegan gravy, it’s a wholesome celebration of plant-based dining at its finest.
Guppy, Delhi
Silken tofu seared to golden perfection, topped with a savory miso glaze and served with tender asparagus and roasted black sesame seeds.
The Grammar Room, Delhi (Mehrauli, Khan Market, Gurgaon)
Spicy tomato and coconut curry with Asian greens and steamed veggies. Served with garlic Japanese sticky rice and crispy tofu karaage.
The Dimsum Room, Mumbai
Delicate parcels that bring together the freshness of vegetables and plant proteins, wrapped in tender greens. Highlights include Pok Choy-wrapped Zucchini and Artichokes — a light, elegant bite that celebrates nature’s simplicity.
Donmai, Mumbai
A vibrant roll layered with roasted tomato, tofu, tempura asparagus, and pickled daikon — the Tofu Uramaki is a plant-forward favourite that combines texture, freshness, and umami in perfect harmony.
