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6 Unmissable Spots To Celebrate World Vegan Day Across India
6 Unmissable Spots To Celebrate World Vegan Day Across India
November 1, celebrated globally as World Vegan Day, has evolved far beyond a date on the calendar. It's a cultural celebration of mindful indulgence. Across India, the plant-forward movement is redefining luxury dining, showcasing that vegan cuisine is not about restraint but revelation, flavourful, soulful, and exquisitely crafted. Here's a curated list of six restaurants across India leading the way in conscious, creative vegan dining experiences.
Avartana, ITC Maurya
At Avartana, veganism takes on a sensory, theatrical twist, each course unfolding like poetry in motion. South India's timeless flavours are reimagined through vibrant, plant-based creations, from Asparagus & Coconut Stew to the crisp Jackseed Fritter with refreshing Orange Ginger Sorbet. Even the humblest ingredients, such as bottle gourd, corn, and finger mille,t are transformed into statements of flavour and finesse.
Must-try vegan dishes: Bottle Gourd, Corn & Cherry Tom, Orange Ginger Sorbet, Asparagus with Bottle Gourd & Raisins, Fried Aubergine, Veg Fritter Rice, Finger Millet.
Cost for two: ₹8,000 + taxes
Address: Rooftop, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Timings: Dinner (7:00–11:00 pm, daily) | Sunday Lunch (12:30–2:45 pm)
Raiya, Hauz Khas
Delhi's newest gem, Raiya, is where heritage meets haute cuisine. Named after the Sanskrit word for “treasure," this cosmopolitan fusion restaurant embodies the perfect duality of ancient and modern, regional and global. Its interiors mirror its culinary philosophy: temple-like textures meet soft European curves.
For World Vegan Day, explore their new Mock Meat Meal Bowls, alongside the Jackfruit Katsu Bowl, Edamame, and Bharwa Mirch, dishes that prove vegan dining can be both playful and opulent.
Cost for two: ₹3,000 plus taxes
Address: G-9, Second Floor, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016
Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Organic Bistro, Khan Market
Newly opened and already a favourite among Delhi's wellness-forward diners, Organic Bistro is an ingredient-first, planet-conscious space, with the menu curated by Celebrity Chef Nishant Choubey.
Expect clean, sustainable fare that bridges wellness and indulgence, dishes like Moonglet with Mint Pesto, Earth Bowl Salad with Cranberries and Quinoa, and the inventive Poori Bhaji Pops that reinterpret Indian comfort with a global lens.
Cost for two: ₹2,400 plus taxes
Reservations: 96677 99446
Address: 38, Khan Market, Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi
Timings: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Fenix, The Oberoi Mumbai
Fenix “The Living Room" of The Oberoi epitomises the harmony between comfort and culinary sophistication. Its Vegan Special Menu is an ode to conscious indulgence, where global influences meet thoughtful plating.
The Asparagus Carpaccio is a revelation in texture and citrus nuance, while the Tom Yum Soup with sago pearls redefines Thai comfort with a plant-based twist. At Fenix, every dish is a quiet celebration of sustainability, artistry, and balance.
Cost for two: ₹6,500 plus taxes
Reservations: +91 22 66326205
Address: The Oberoi, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Cafe Calma, The Shalimar Hotel
Perched atop The Shalimar Hotel, Cafe Calma channels Mumbai's rooftop serenity into a mindful dining experience. Recently revamped, it's a space where soul-led eating meets understated luxury. The menu is elegant yet comforting, celebrating fresh produce with finesse.
Must-try vegan dishes include the Avocado Tartine, Mediterranean Bowl, Tomato Risotto, Sumac Fries, and Soba Noodles each thoughtfully designed to nourish and delight.
Cost for two: ₹2,500 plus taxes
Reservations: +91 9930141178
Address: The Shalimar Hotel, Kemps Corner, Mumbai
Timings: 4:30 pm – 12:30 am
Yàn Yǎn, The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore
At Yàn Yǎn, the art of modern Chinese dining meets plant-forward sophistication. The restaurant brings the elegance to the fore with its exquisite vegan creations – think Radish Cake, Blue Pea Chung Fan Veg Dim Sum, Shroom Bao, and Te Wei Tofu Bao.
Signature vegan must-haves, such as Zhejiang Asparagus & Chestnut and Mala Haricot Beans, showcase how the kitchen crafts innovation without compromise. Each bite embodies the brand's ethos: authentic, modern, and beautifully mindful.
Cost for two: ₹4,500 + taxes
Reservations: +91 8893456104
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Address: The Ritz-Carlton, 99 Residency Road, Bengaluru
Timings: 12:30–3:00 pm | 6:30–11:30 pm
Source: News18
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