Feeling hungry? Get ready to explore the finest vegetarian restaurants in KL with unique dining experiences and more.
If you’re looking for plant-based goodness in the city, you’re in luck because we have gathered the finest establishments to visit. Whether you’ve shunned all types of meat or not, it’s still worth visiting these restaurants for a memorable yet fulfilling meat-free meal. While a few restaurants on our list do offer 100% plant-based meals, your loved ones can also find dishes for them to enjoy if they’re not vegetarians or vegans. From plant-based Asian bites to upscale fine dining experiences, these are the best vegetarian restaurants to visit in KL right now.
Bookmark these vegetarian restaurants in KL for your next adventure:
Nadodi
Famed for its Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine, Nadodi brings a new dining experience to the city’s food scene. The restaurant champions on incorporating delicious flavours with creative flairs while using modern techniques. Located in the heart of KL, the fine establishment goes to great lengths to bring you on a gastronomical journey. For a feast like no other, The Road Home menu offers a 10-course vegetarian menu comprising dishes like Idli & Sambar with Banana Flower Fritter, Grilled Asparagus with Tossed Pennyworth and Fried Kesum with Calamansi Gel and Sour Mango, and more. You can add RM290++ for a wine pairing or RM200++ for a Royal Salute pairing.
Check out the full menu here.
Address: Lot 183, 1st Floor Jalan Mayang, Off, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 6 – 9 PM (daily)
Gooddamn
Prepare to be transported to Italy as you wine and dine at Gooddam. Located at The Hub SS2, the modern Italian restaurant in KL takes familiar flavours of the cuisine using local, seasonal produce. Although the menu changes regularly, you will be delighted to know that they offer an exquisite vegetarian-tasting menu – other menus are available too. Depending on what you’re aiming for, the restaurant offers a three-course dinner, four-course dinner and six-course vegetarian dinner menu. Each menu includes a serving of their seasonal specialities with signature desserts to end the evening.
Check out the full menu here.
Address: Lot B-G-07, The HUB SS2, 19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation hours: 12 PM – 2.30 PM, 6.30 – 10 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
KUSA Vegan
In the mood for a hearty bowl of ramen and sushi? Head over to KUSA Vegan. Specialising in delicious Japanese cuisine with a local twist, the restaurant offers familiar favourites powered by plant-based ingredients. You’ll find that tofu, tempeh and mushrooms are replaced by meats as diners can still enjoy appetising dishes like hand rolls, sushi, ramen and fried rice on the menu. Popular dishes on the menu include Kusa Ramen, Jjajian Ramen, Japanese Edamame Fried Rice and Mango Sushi.
Check out the full menu here.
Address: Unit G2, Wisma Noble Land No 2, Lorong Changkat, Lorong Ceylon, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 – 10 PM. (closed on Tuesdays)
CHOLAS by WTF
Here’s another fine dining establishment to visit. Situated in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Cholas by WTF takes diners to a regal setting with delicious modern Indian vegetarian cuisine. Whether you’re looking for ala-carte selections or a degustation experience, the restaurant provides everything and more. With mouth-watering dishes like Jackfruit Biryani to Ravioli de Tarka (dhal), you will definitely find something to satisfy your taste palette.
Head over here to know more.
Address: 2nd Floor, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Jln Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 12 PM – 10.30 PM (closed on Mondays)
Hijau Kuala Lumpur
For a bite of your delicious local flavours, Hijau (translates as green in Malay) incorporates your favourites with everything green. The humble food stall offers the classics like nasi campur (mixed rice), nasi lemak, beefless dendeng balado and more. However, if you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, don’t skip on their Percik burger with High Fibre Chick’n with spicy sauce. At the moment, they are located in The REX KL but stay tuned for their next move as they will be relocating soon.
Check out the full menu here.
Address: 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation hours: 12 PM – 10 PM (daily)
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Amalina Anuar
Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. From covering the latest runway trends to the hottest happenings in Kuala Lumpur, she also delves deep into all things lifestyle and beauty.