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Best vegetarian restaurants in Jakarta
More and more people are aware that eating healthy foods is important, which explains why vegetarian restaurants are starting to evolve in Jakarta. To choose the best ones, you can start by visiting these places.
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Vegetarian food is getting more attention from urban dwellers who want to improve their health. (instagram.com/boobbleh/-)
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t’s safe to say that being a vegetarian is becoming a way of life nowadays. More and more people are aware that eating healthy foods is important, which explains why vegetarian restaurants are starting to evolve in Jakarta. To choose the best ones, you can start by visiting these places.
Loving Hut is not just a restaurant, it is a big mission to save the planet. You can find it in 23 different countries, including Indonesia. Loving Hut is a place where vegetarians can enjoy various types of cuisines, from Japanese and Vietnamese to Chinese and Indonesian.
What’s in a name? Apparently, names are important even for food. Vegetus Vegetarian lives with this belief by naming their menu items like any other restaurant, including babi panggang (roast pork), rendang (beef simmered in coconut milk and spices) and ikan bakar (grilled fish). The unique thing is, all of the food is made from vegetables, which means you can try a halal babi panggang that tastes the same as the original one.
If you’re not a vegetarian but have an affection for Indian food, VMAD Vegetarian Madness will fit you nicely. This place has the power to turn all kinds of Indian meals into vegetarian dishes without losing their real taste. Basically, VMAD is the answer for healthy Indian foods you can enjoy without any worry.
(Read also: Great cafes to find healthy bowls in Jakarta)
The creation of the Dharma Kitchen involved a hope that the customers would receive the vibe of dharma philosophy preserved by the restaurant. Its menu involves a twist, including for its cakes that are created without milk and eggs. You can find a Dharma Kitchen in convenient places like Grand Indonesia and Senayan City, both in Central Jakarta, and Pluit in North Jakarta.
Have you ever imagined your favorite meals in the form of vegetarian food? This involves sate padang (Padang-style satay), sop kambing (goat soup) and ayam bakar (grilled chicken). Those foods can be found at this vegetarian restaurant, where most of them are created with soybeans. You can find a Veggie Kitchen by Tehe at Pluit Village in North Jakarta and in Summarecon Mall Serpong in Tangerang, Banten.
Burgreens Eatery looks like a figment of imagination since it creates insane options for burger lovers. Claiming to be the first healthy organic fast food restaurant, its food and drink are offered in unique choices, including the Holy Mini Trio that is served without garlic and onion and the Burgreens Steak that presents a mushroom steak as the main attraction. (kes)
