In celebration of Veganuary throughout January, we've curated a selection of London's most mouthwatering vegan restaurants. For those new to the concept, Veganuary, an annual initiative led by a UK nonprofit organisation, actively advocates for and educates about veganism. It encourages individuals to embrace a plant-based lifestyle for the entire month of January. Since its inception in 2014, participation in this inspiring event has consistently soared year after year.

Tendril

#FLODown: Located in Soho, this plant-first restaurant by Chef Rishim Sachdeva emphasises "root-to-shoot" dining and minimises waste. It opened its permanent space in July 2023, making quite the splash with its (mostly) vegan comforting food.

Location: 5 Princes St, London W1B 2LQ. Website: tendrilkitchen.co.uk. Instagram: @tendril_kitchen

Andu Cafe

#FLODown: If you haven’t tried Ethiopian food, now is your chance at London's first vegan Ethiopian restaurant. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and incredible value, this charming restaurant in Dalston serves a simple menu offering a spread of stews and curries served with rice or injera. And if you haven’t had injera before, we can't recommend it enough; it is delightful!

Location: 528 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AH. Website: anduvegancafe.com. Instagram: @andu_vegancafe.

Mali Vegan Thai Restaurant

#FLODown: Specialises in vegan Thai cuisine, offering a dedicated menu with recipes passed down through generations. They also serve a delicious selection of drinks, including our summer favourite – their Lod Chong with Tapioca Jelly, palm seed, jackfruit, and coconut milk. Yum!

Location: 5a Hogarth Pl, London, Greater London SW5 0QT. Website: malivegan.co.uk. Instagram: @mali.vegan.

Tofu Vegan

#FLODown: Tofu Vegan, a restaurant from the team behind Xi’an Impression, presents an all-plant-based menu. Featuring a variety of mock meat, tofu, and beancurd dishes, it's a great spot for both vegetarians and vegans. Even if you're not vegan, you'll be pleasantly surprised by their tasty substitutes! With growing popularity, they've expanded to locations in Islington, Spitalfields, and Golders Green.

Website: tofuvegan.com. Instagram: @tofuveganlondon.

Jam Delish

#FLODown: A sibling-run restaurant serving vegan Caribbean cuisine, providing plant-based renditions of traditional dishes such as curry goat, jerk chicken, and fish tacos.

Location: 1 Tolpuddle St, London N1 0XT. Website: jamdelish.co.uk. Instagram: @jam.delish

En Root

#FLODown: En Root provides a delicious plant-based twist on Indian classics influenced by British-Gujarati cuisine. Their menu features pakora burgers, dosas, wraps, and a selection of smoothies and teas. Initially a takeaway, it has expanded to multiple locations in Clapham, Peckham, and Brixton.

Website: enrootldn.co.uk. Instagram: @enrootldn

 Gauthier

#FLODown: Founded by Michelin-starred chef Alexis Gauthier, Gauthier offers vegan fine dining in Soho. They present a seasonal five- or eight-course set menu featuring modern French cuisine. Beyond their Soho location, they have expanded with spin-offs like 123V, offering vegan sushi and burgers at Fenwick, and Studio Gauthier, providing lunchtime options located at the BFI Building.

Website: gauthiersoho.co.uk. Instagram: @gauthierinsoho

Third Culture Deli

#FLODown: Third Culture Deli, situated along Broadway Market, merges a deli, cafe, and cocktail bar, spotlighting plant-based and gluten-free options. Founded by I Am Nut OK creators, it serves vegan coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries, and delightful homemade desserts like the renowned pandan matcha tiramisu.

Location: 29 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH. Instagram: @thirdculturedeli Website: Third Culture Deli.

All Nations Vegan House

#FLODown: Situated in Dalston, this family-run Caribbean eatery focuses on Ital recipes. They offer a selection of seriously tasty curries, including pumpkin, potato, chickpea, jackfruit, and pepper pot dishes served with various rice choices. Additionally, they serve sea moss drinks with flavours like Mauby Bark and Moringa, soursop and lime or pineapple and fennel.

Location: 8 Sandringham Road, Dalston, E8 2LP. Website: allnationsveganhouse.yolasite.com. Instagram: @allnationsveganhouse.

Naïfs

#FLODown: Naïfs is a cosy family-run neighbourhood bistro in Peckham that offers a set menu focused on vegetable-centric dishes, such as a tasty Mushroom Knödel with Soffrito Lentils, alongside the delightful courgette and fava fritters. These dishes are complemented perfectly by indulgent desserts like their chocolate mousse.

Location: 56 Goldsmith Rd, London SE15 5TN. Website: naifs.co.uk. Instagram: @naifsrestaurant

Bubala

#FLODown: Bubala, a Middle Eastern eatery found in Spitalfields and Soho, offers a charming vegetarian and vegan menu. From pumpkin specialties to savoury oyster mushroom skewers, they serve up a delightful combination of Hummus, date, and baharat crunch. Each dish promises a wholesome and flavourful experience.

Website: bubala.co.uk. Instagram: @bubala_london

Jikoni

#FLODown: Jikoni, the brainchild of food writer Ravinder Bhogal, is a mixed heritage restaurant situated in Marylebone. It artfully intertwines influences from Asia, The Middle East, East Africa, and Britain. This charming restaurant presents an enticing array of vegan and vegetarian options.

Location: 19-21 Blandford St, London W1U 3DJ. Website: jikonilondon.com Instagram: @jikonilondon.

222 Vegan Cuisine

#FLODown: 222, a renowned London vegan restaurant founded in Fulham in 2004 near the North End Road market, has thrived as a local essential owing to its exceptional vegan cuisine. Owner Ben Asamani, a seasoned vegan chef, meticulously crafts a menu that blends diverse global flavours. Their signature offerings like Pumpkin Pinenut and Oyster Mushroom Raclette are always a hit.

Location: 222 North End Rd, London W14 9NU. Website: 222vegan.com. Instagram: @222veganbowlfood.

Palm Greens

#FLODown: Palm Greens embodies the essence of ethical, feel-good vegan cuisine, focusing on nutritious and delightful plant-based ingredients. The restaurant serves fresh plant-based salads and snacks, including an array of offerings such as Mexican tostadas and their must-try kale caesar salad.

Location:  Palm Greens, 103-105 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1DB. Website: palmgreens.co.uk. Instagram: @palmgreens.

The Gate

#FLODown: The Gate, founded in 1989 by siblings Michael and Adrian Daniel, draws inspiration from their childhood's rich culinary blend of Arabic, Indian, and Jewish influences. With branches in Angel, and Hammersmith, the restaurant offers innovative vegan and vegetarian dishes like wild mushroom risotto cake, beetroot cheeseburger, and delicious miso aubergine.

Website: thegaterestaurants.com. Instagram: @gaterestaurant.

  The Edit

 #FLODown: This modern British restaurant in Hackney champions local, sustainable plant-based produce, aiming to challenge industry norms. Their tasting menu embodies hyper-seasonal, low-impact dining, while the restaurant's interiors showcase a sustainable ethos with recycled and salvaged materials.

Location: 217 Mare St, London E8 3QE. Website: edit.london. Instagram: @edit.restaurant.

WAVE

#FLODown: Established in January 2019 by the minds behind Cupcakes and Shhht, We Are Vegan Everything (WVAE) is a fully vegan café. Their menu boasts an assortment of delightful baked goods such as bircher bowls, pancakes, sandwiches, and toasties. They have locations in Hackney and Stoke Newington.

Website: weareveganeverything.com. Instagram: @wearewaveldn.

Park Corner Brasserie and Galvin at Windows

#FLODown: We’ve been eager to take a peak at the 328 ft Hilton Hotel on Park Lane since it underwent a transformative refurbishment in 2023 and this Veganuary might be the right moment. The hotel’s Park Corner Brasserie which opened during the 2023 refurb is offering a different Vegan menu each week of January (£22 for two courses, £26 for three), whilst the iconic panoramic restaurant Galvin at Windows on the 28th floor is launching an exclusive, luxury vegan menu from 10 January, crafted by Hear Chef Marc Hardiman (£100).

Website: parkcornerbrasserie.com, galvinatwindows.com. Instagram: @londonhiltonpl.

Facing Heaven

#FLODown: Cosy neighbourhood spot by LA chef Julian Denis, quietly tucked away around Mare Street's corner. It's the second edition of Hackney's beloved Mao Chow, offering delicious vegan Chinese dishes and cocktails.

Location: 1A Bayford Street E8 3SE. Website: facing-heaven.com. Instagram: @facingheaven.

Cafe Van Gogh

#FLODown: Cafe Van Gogh, situated in Brixton, is a unique 100% vegan restaurant with a philanthropic mission. It operates as a non-profit social enterprise, empowering individuals with learning disabilities by providing them with employment skills. The café boasts a seasonal menu featuring diverse vegan dishes including their renowned vegan roast! Their blue and yellow painted ceiling, is a nod to Vincent Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'.

Location: 88 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6BE. Website: cafevangogh.co.uk. Instagram: @cafevangoghldn.