2018 Round Up: Best Vegan Restaurants in The World

As the year comes to a close, let us take a look at the best vegan restaurants around the world. Maybe some of these unfamiliar cities and hidden gems will be on your travel bucket list for 2019!

Arashiyama-kan in Kyoto

This seemingly unassuming restaurant in the Kansai prefecture of Japan is owned and operated by a husband and wife who source all of their vegan food locally, organically, and without pesticides or chemicals. Try the standard bento box for the familiar flavors of Japanese cuisine with all veganized options! Don’t let looks deceive you; while this isn’t the trendiest restaurant on the list, the quality of the food speaks for itself!

Wild Food in Granada, Spain

A fashionable, eco friendly restaurant in Spain, Wild Food is describes as a “must visit.” The atmosphere is cool and inviting, with a variety of sweet and savory options for every vegan food lover. The offer avocado toast, croquetas de verduras, vegan donuts, New York style cheesecake, savory buddha bowls, chickpea stew, and different kinds of pizzas. They also make espresso drinks and chai!

Avant Garden in NYC

This upscale New-American restaurant in New York has two locations: East Village and Williamsburg, both serving up exquisite vegan cuisine. The restaurant was featured on Buzzfeed’s “Worth It” series as the most expensive of three vegan options in NYC, but proved to serve up exceptional food. With tasting courses that exceed $100, Avant Garden sources only local and incredibly fresh ingredients that will please vegans and non vegans alike.