World Vegan Month: Mumbai’s top vegan menus and dishes to try across the city

MY PICK TLT SandwichOne of my favourite cafes as a vegan who has been practising since almost seven years has to be Greenr Cafe Some of their best picks are the TLT tempeh lettuce tomato sandwich as it has protein enough fibre and carbs as well it feels like the perfect sandwich Along with that I usually go for their Belgian Hot ChocolateSayli DesaiAt Greenr Cafe 57116 Drego House Pali Naka Dr Ambedkar Road Bandra WestCall 8591138613Log on tobegreenrMY PICK Buckwheat Noodles with Tofu Kung Pao SaucePic courtesythebodhicafeThe Bodhi Cafe combines healthy eating with comfort food Itrsquos a flavourful reassurance for anyone who loves noodles but aims to eat well This dish is naturally glutenfree and completely vegan showcasing the cafersquos commitment to wholesome plantbased cuisine The savoury spicy Kung Pao Tofu is paired with nutritious buckwheat noodles creating a satisfying and balanced mealSreejita Sen MajumderAt The Bodhi Cafe Ground Floor Parvati Niwas Paranjape B Scheme Besides Datta Mandir 2 Road Vile Parle EastCall 7373738314Log on to thebodhicafeMY PICK Stuffed Tofu Kimchi and Jasmine RicePic courtesySante_mumbaiThis is a great place that offers a comforting bowl of rice as a lunch option They call it ldquoa bowl that means businessrdquo and they arenrsquot kidding Itrsquos got a warm savoury mix of sauteed tofu and this amazing spicy marinated kimchi Served over perfectly cooked jasmine rice and topped with a bunch of fresh greens itrsquos comfort food It manages to hit that sweet spot of being soulful and substantial while still feeling incredibly light and healthyDebangana DuttaAt Sante Spa Cuisine Meera Apartments Andheri Link Road Oshiwara Andheri WestCall 8454981144Log on to sante_mumbaiMY PICK Earth Cafe pizzaPic courtesyearthcafeindiaThis is a haven for cleaneating enthusiasts dedicated to proving that food which nourishes can also taste good Their philosophy is to use the finest highestquality ingredients to craft a menu that supports a healthy lifestyle This pizza has a lot of things going on Itrsquos crispy and colourful The ingredients are flavourful and you can taste how fresh they are as wellSalonee LopesAT Earth Cafe Durga Chambers Waterfield Road Bandra WestCall 9819828989Log on to earthcafeindiaMY PICK Raw mango amp Avocado SandwichPic courtesygardemangercafeI recently started my vegan journey and this was one of the first few things I had The dish features a colourful mix of greens topped with zesty slices of mango creamy avocado fans and what appear to be chopped walnuts or nuts for crunch The salad is designed to bring a fiesta to your bowl with a sprinkle of joyVaibhavee BhattAt Garde Manger Cafe Shop No 1 Parmar Housing Society Paranjape B Scheme Road Number 1 beside Natural Ice Cream Vile Parle EastCall 7045004488Log on to gardemangercafeMY PICK Bisi Bele BhaatPic courtesyaharvedafoodI have enjoyed this dish since my childhood and this version adheres to the strictest dietary preferences proudly vegan sugarfree oilfree and glutenfree The traditional South Indian favourite is reimagined with pure plantbased goodness delivering comforting warmth and satisfying texture without any compromise I found the difference between the vegan and the nonvegan versions very minute and most importantly it is guiltfreeShilpa SalviAt Vegan amp Beyond Viral Apartments SV Road behind Hotel Radhakrishna Bharucha Baug Parsi Colony Andheri WestCall 40722211Log on to aharvedafoodDorsquosgtgt Be specific while ordering request the exclusion of particular dairy products like ghee butter or cream especially for cuisines like North Indian foodgtgt Do the initial research on vegan options for restaurants as this research only needs to be done oncegtgt Verify ingredients yourself and be prepared to physically check if appropriate if you suspect a hidden dairy itemDonrsquotgtgt Donrsquot assume that others are correct about ingredients if you have a doubtgtgt Donrsquot assume a vegetarian dish like lsquoveg momosrsquo is automatically vegan as it might contain dairy productsgtgt Donrsquot rely solely on the word lsquoveganrsquo You must be more specific