The 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Pokhara, Nepal
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LOOKING FOR VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN POKHARA?
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Although, it is hard to find pure vegan restaurants in Pokhara, there are still many restaurants that serve vegan dishes.
I eat a lot of vegan dishes, so I have tried many restaurants in Pokhara to find the best vegan food. The restaurants in Pokhara are so nice that they easily have some of the best vegan food in Nepal.
Some of the best restaurants in Pokhara that serve vegan food include Vegan Way, Little Windows, OR2K and Juicery Cafe.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Pokhara: A Quick Guide
Don’t have much time? No worries, here’s a quick list of the best restaurants serving vegan dishes in Pokhara:
- Vegan Way: best vegan smoothie bowls, vegan thali, vegan sandwiches
- Little Windows: best for any dishes on the menu
- OR2K: best for brunch, vegan pizza, vegan desserts
- Juicery Cafe: best for brunch or dinner
Best Vegan Restaurants in Pokhara
1. Little Windows
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Little Windows is one of the best restaurants in Pokhara. The food is simply amazing and they serve vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The portions are big and the way the food is presented is really creative. They even serve vegan cheese pizza.
The staff is very friendly and makes sure that the guests are being looked after. The restaurant is over three floors overlooking the main street in Lakeside.
If you are looking for a nice ambience and great food, this is definitely the place to be. If you like to sing, they also have karaoke on Fridays.
2. Vegan Way
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian
I simply love Vegan Way. It is a vegetarian restaurant with lots of vegan dishes on the menu.
The food is delicious, staff is friendly and there is a big space for seating downstairs and also has a rooftop terrace.
The terrace has big open windows overlooking the Fewa Lake. It has a really relaxing atmosphere and is usually always full of people.
Vegan Way feels more than just a restaurant but also a community of like-minded people from all over the world.
3. OR2K
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian
OR2K is a popular restaurant serving vegetarian as well as vegan dishes. It has branches both in Kathmandu and Pokhara so you can try this restaurant even in Kathmandu.
The food is super delicious and is a great spot to hang out with friends. It has a very chill and relaxing atmosphere with views overlooking the Fewa Lake.
4. Ayurvedico Cafe
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian
Ayurvedico Cafe is on the main street in Lakeside and has options for vegan dishes.
The dishes here are really tasty, they have good options for vegan breakfast and smoothies. It is definitely worth stopping by if you are looking for vegan dishes.
5. AM/PM Organic Cafe
- Food: Non-Vegetarian but serves vegan and gluten-free dishes
Although the AM/PM Organic Cafe is not purely vegan, it has many great vegan and even gluten-free dishes on the menu.
The dishes served are very health and the prices are also affordable. It is a nice place to relax and I found the staff is also very friendly. They serve delicious smoothie bowls here for breakfast.
6. Umbrella Cafe and Healing Centre
- Food: Non-vegetarian but serves vegan and gluten-free dishes
The Umbrella Cafe has many tasty and healthy vegan and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant has such a nice ambience and the staff are really friendly.
The vegan burger and wrap are very tasty. They also do yoga and sound healing sessions here which you can sign up for anytime.
7. Juicery Cafe
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian
The Juicery Cafe is a great restaurant overlooking Fewa Lake. It has a nice vibe and is such a beautiful place to hang out or have dinner.
It is not a purely vegan restaurant but they have great selection of vegan dishes. I love the atmosphere and fairy lights in the restaurant.
The food served here so delicious and in addition, you can also sign up for yoga classes here.
8. French Creperie
- Food: Non-vegetarian but serves vegan and gluten-free dishes
The French Creperie has a variety of dishes, be it vegan, vegetarian, non-vegetarian, or gluten-free.
Although they serve non-veg options, they have a wide-range of options for vegan dishes. What’s best is that the portions are really big.
It is a nice restaurant with a great ambiance to relax and they also have live music in the evenings.
9. You and I Cafe and Gallery
- Food: Non-vegetarian but serves vegan dishes
- Cooking class at the cafe: 3-4 hours, costs Rs. 2,500-3,500 depending on the dish.
You and I Cafe and Gallery serves one of the best coffees in Pokhara and the menu also includes delicious vegan dishes. The falafel and vegan breakfast menu is really tasty.
Apart from the great food, they also offer cooking classes every day. If you are interested in taking a cooking class, just walk in and check the options with the staff/owner of the cafe. Usually, you have to book the cooking class the day before and you can choose between a variety of Nepali dishes to learn to cook.
10. Marwadi Restaurant
- Food: Vegan, Vegetarian
The Marwadi Restaurant has many branches all over Pokhara. They serve pure vegetarian Indian dishes, however, there are also options for vegan dishes.
The portions served here are big and the prices are also affordable. The food can be a little bit spicy but the staff can recommend less spicy items.
How to Get to Pokhara
Pokhara is probably the most popular holiday destination in Nepal. There are many buses that go to Pokhara from various cities across Nepal, so it is easy to catch a bus or flight there.
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BONUS: Best Things to Do in Pokhara
Pokhara is such a great place and if you are looking for some inspiration on what activities to do, check out our top recommendations:
Our top budget-friendly activities are:
- Boating on Fewa Lake + Hike to the World Peace Pagoda
- Watch the sunrise in Sarangkot
- Movie Garden Pokhara
- Visit to the top 3 caves in Pokhara
- Museums in Pokhara
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FAQs: Vegan Restaurants in Pokhara
Can you eat vegan food in Nepal?
Yes, you can eat vegan food in Nepal! Although, it is hard to find pure vegan restaurants, many restaurants have started to include vegan dishes on their menu in recent years.
Kathmandu and Pokhara have great restaurants that serve delicious vegan dishes and you’ll get by easily. If you find yourself in a small town or village with only a few restaurants, there will still be options for vegan dishes.
One of Nepal’s staple dish, the dal bhat, is also a safe bet if you opt for the vegetarian option. (The vegetarian version of dal bhat usually includes rice, veg curry and veg side dishes).
Is vegan food easily available in Nepal?
Vegan food is becoming more and more popular in Nepal. Although, there are not really any pure vegan restaurants, you will find plenty of vegetarian restaurants that include many vegan dishes on their menu.
Is Nepal vegan friendly?
Yes, Nepal is vegan friendly. Although there are not any pure vegan restaurants in Nepal, in recent years, many restaurants started serving vegan dishes. So you can easily find vegan food in restaurants in bigger cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The staple dish in Nepal (dal bhat) comes in a vegetarian version and it is basically a vegan dish if you ask not to include the yogurt it usually comes with.
This means that even if you are in the countryside in a remote village, you can order dal bhat (vegetarian version, without the yogurt) and you got a vegan dish.
Are most Nepalese vegetarian?
No, most Nepalese are non-vegetarian. The most popular meat in Nepal is the buffalo meat and it is one of the main livestocks in the countryside in Nepal.
Apart from buffalo meat, the most popular meat include chicken and pork. Beef is hard to find (or not available) in Nepal as cows are sacred animals in the Hindu religion.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are not really any pure vegan restaurants in Nepal but you will find many restaurants that serve vegan dishes.
Similarly, as you visit Pokhara, there are not pure vegan restaurants there but there are many great restaurants that serve vegan dishes.
Some of the best restaurants that serve vegan food include Vegan Way, Little Windows, OR2K and Juicery Cafe.
