5 of the hottest vegetarian restaurants in Taipei

Hoshina Restaurant

One of the favorite spots for vegetarian travelers visiting Taipei is Hoshina, which serves some of the best Japanese udon, soba, and ramen in Da'an District. Hoshina is incredibly popular with both locals and tourists. It's safe to say your Taiwan vacation wouldn't be complete without a visit to this restaurant, which offers a variety of delicious vegan dishes, including their famous cashew cream udon, served in the restaurant's Zen garden.

Additional information:

- Address: No. 3, Lane 27, Section 216, Area 4, Dong Zhongxiao Road, Da'an District

- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 11:30am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 11pm; Friday to Sunday, 11:30am - 9pm

- Phone: +886 2 2778 3737

Vegetarian Creek Restaurant

Vege Creek is part of Taiwan's second-largest vegan restaurant chain (after Loving Hut). It has seven branches scattered throughout Taipei, but the one on Yanji Street is considered the best. The coffee and noodles at Vege Creek are popular, with a delicious, clean, and simple broth made from herbs, salt, and Chinese pepper. The dishes at Vege Creek contain absolutely no MSG, fat, or oil, making it a popular choice for diners.

Additional information:

- Address: No. 2, Lane 129, Yanji Road, Da'an District

- Opening hours: Daily, from noon to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm; cash only.

- Phone: +886 2 2778 1967

Miato Restaurant

Mianto is an award-winning international restaurant. It's renowned for its Italian cuisine and its use of the finest, naturally sourced, non-GMO ingredients. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, offering vegetarian options along with a selection of the best imported organic soy milks, which are very healthy. In addition, guests can enjoy a variety of delicious vegan waffles and ice cream.

Plants Cafe

Plants is a renowned, beautiful café serving American-style food with a wide variety of sugar-free, gluten-free, and other healthy ingredient-free options. It's most famous for its moon cheese, which attracts crowds of visitors, especially on weekends.

Additional information:

- Address: No. 10, Lane 253, Zone 1, Fuxing South Road, Da'an District

- Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 11:30am - 9:30pm; Friday to Sunday, 10:00am - 9:30pm

- Phone: +886 2 2784 5677

DeliSoys Restaurant

One of Taipei's newest vegetarian restaurants is DeliSoys. This appealing establishment adds to Taipei's already excellent culinary tradition, specializing in organic soy products: from tomato-flavored tofu skin to unsweetened organic soy milk. With ample seating in a trendy, modern atmosphere, and a breakfast menu distinct from lunch and dinner offerings, visitors may want to visit DeliSoys more than once.

Additional information:

- Address: No. 16, Lane 107, Zone 1, Fuxing South Road, Da'an District

- Opening hours: Daily, 7:30am - 9pm

- Phone: +886 2 2731 6991

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