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PETA India recently named Kolkata the “Most Vegan Friendly City,” thanks to a wealth of plant based eateries, vegan adapted traditional Bengali dishes, and a thriving vegan lifestyle culture. If you’re in Kolkata and exploring vegan food, here are six standout restaurants worth visiting.
Burma Burma: One of the top vegetarian/Burmese-Asian restaurants in Kolkata, Burma Burma offers many vegan options. Their mock-meat dishes, vegetable stir-fries, and vegan-friendly curries make it a favourite among plant-based diners. (official website)
Fly Kouzina: An eclectic multicuisine restaurant with several vegan-friendly dishes. Fly Kouzina is frequently listed among Kolkata’s vegetarian & vegan-friendly restaurants, especially if you want variety and global flavours. (official website)
Out n Beyond Cafe and Bistro: A cosy café in Salt Lake known among vegan aware circles. It offers vegan friendly meals and is often mentioned in lists of restaurants catering to conscious, plant based eaters. (official facebook website)
The Daily Café: A popular café with a relaxed vibe, The Daily offers vegan and vegetarian options — from salads and wraps to plant based snacks making it a good casual dining choice for vegans and flexitarians alike. (official website)
The Flamingo Bowl: A pan-Asian vegetarian restaurant that clearly lists vegan and Jain-friendly dishes. From bao and dim sums to noodles and mock-meat stir-fries, it’s a go to place if you want variety and flavour in a vegan setting. (official website)
Ubuntu Eat Vegan Cafe: Known as one of Kolkata’s earliest fully vegan cafés, Ubuntu Eat serves creative plant-based dishes — from vegan “meaty” wraps and burgers to dairy free desserts and mock meat biryanis, making it ideal for committed vegans. (official instagram)
