Vegan January: Head To These 4 Restaurants For A Vegan Feast in Kolkata
Vegan January: Head To These 4 Restaurants For A Vegan Feast in Kolkata
Kolkata has witnessed a surge in vegan communities, underscoring the growing acceptance and popularity of veganism

Veganuary, a global campaign promoting the virtues of a plant-based lifestyle, has found resonance in Kolkata, where awareness about health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare is on the rise. The city has witnessed a surge in vegan communities, underscoring the growing acceptance and popularity of veganism. Notably, Kolkata now boasts a variety of restaurants offering abundant vegan choices, reflecting the evolving culinary landscape. These restaurants play a pivotal role in catering to a burgeoning community of individuals seeking ethical and health-conscious dining options in the City of Joy.

Burma Burma Kolkata

What: Ditch the Meat, Embrace the Beet!

Where: 18 M, Ground Floor, Stephen Court, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071

When: 1st January Onwards, 2024

Time: Monday – Friday: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:30 – 10:30 pm

Saturday – Sunday: 12 pm – 4 pm & 6:30pm – 10:30 pm

On the menu: In a world where green is the new black and kale is the superstar, Burma Burma Kolkata is thrilled to present their vegan menu for Veganuary. Go Vegan, Go Vibrant! Burma Burma offers a wide range of vegan dishes from fresh salads to delectable desserts. So, buckle up for a vegan revolution!

Start your meal with a specialty dish of the Kyan tribe, the Taro and Moringa Soup. This soup brings together the goodness of taro and moringa leaves enhanced with black beans and corn. Hop over to 19th street in Yangoon and pay an ode to Aunty Pey Pey’s Guava Salad; a refreshing salad bowl with ripe guavas, roasted chilli, crunchy peanuts adorned with sriracha and guava shards. From the Shan region is the Chilly Tangy Chickpea Tohu – sweet, spicy, and finger sized, because all good things come in small packages. Brace yourselves for Burma Burma’s signature dish the Oh No Khowsuey. It is a warm hug in a bowl, made with creamy coconut milk curry, fresh lemongrass, and tangy tamarind. So, grab a spoon and dive into a bowl of pure bliss!

Ready, set, spoon! Indulge in the sweetness of Burma Burma’s Tagu Piyan! This dessert masterpiece is a luscious coconut panna cotta with sago cooked in palm jaggery.

Visit Burma Burma for a Plant-tastic meal!

Price Point: Rs 360/- onwards

Yauatcha Kolkata

What: Savour the Green Scene with the New Vegan Menu at Yauatcha Kolkata

Where: 5th Floor, Quest Mall, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Park Circus, Beck Bagan,

Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

When: 1st January Onwards, 2024

Time: 12.00 pm to 11.00 pm

On the menu: Yauatcha Kolkata is thrilled to introduce its new Vegan Menu. A delightful selection of handcrafted dishes for plant-based enthusiasts.

Dive into a bowl of warmth with the Saffron Soup with Water Chestnut, it is infused with the soothing essence of saffron and crunchy water chestnuts. Get ready for a flavour fiesta with a artisanal masterpiece – Vegan XO Dumpling. This pink-hued delight is bursting with earthy water chestnut and lotus root notes, along with the punchy XO sauce made using crispy mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and chilli. Don’t miss the Mock Meat and Exotic Vegetable Dumpling, a delightful mix of water chestnuts, pak choi, celery, and lotus roots. If you’re craving greens, the Stir-Fry Long Beans will hit the spot! Finally for the main course, indulge in the classic Vegan Mabo Tofu, made with a mildly spicy sauce, garlic, chilli, and velvety silken tofu.

It’s a plant-based journey that’s short, sweet, and oh-so-tasty!

Price Point: Rs 550/- onwards

Hard Rock Cafe, Kolkata

What: Eat Your Greens at Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata

Where: 57-A, Park Street, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700016

When: 1st January Onwards, 2024

Time: Open till 2 am

On the menu: The Hard Rock Cafe x Veganuary Menu features unique vegan dishes with a signature twist. Start your meal by celebrating exotic Latin flavours; introducing the Quinoa Mexican Salad, – a party on your plate with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, avocado, pinto beans, cilantro, and a spicy kick of chilli.

Quench your thirst with a sip of the Healthy Kick! Made with fresh basil, aromatic orgeat, and citrusy pineapple join the party, shaken and muddled with lime and pineapple juice. Saving the best for last –Virgin Pineapple Mojito! A blend of bold chilli, tropical pineapple, refreshing mint, and zesty lime, all swirled together with pineapple juice.

Price point: Rs 350/- onwards

Taki Taki Kolkata

What: Going Green Never Tasted So Good with Taki Taki!

Where: FMC Fortuna, 234/3A, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020

When: 1st January Onwards, 2024

Time: Monday – closed | Tuesday to Thursday – 6:30PM to 12AM | Friday & Saturday – 12PM to 2AM | Sunday – 12PM to 12AM

On the menu: Taki Taki is delighted to presents a selection of handcrafted vegan dishes designed to captivate vegan enthusiasts.

Start your meal with the Lotus Stem- made using a blend of spices topped with Thai barbeque sauce. Delight in the dynamic tofu duo- the Five Spice Tofu made using five spice seasoning and tossed in chilli flakes and the Black Pepper Tofu Brussel Sprouts tossed in peppers with a hint of truffle. Get cozy with Under the Roots, a turnip delight drenched in garlicky goodness!

For the main course there is Cantonese style Wok Tossed Vegetables in Chui Chow Chilli sauce and the Kung-Pao with vegetables, adorned in oyster sauce and Chinese vinegar and herbs. You can pair these with either the classic Burnt Garlic Rice or the fiery Malaysian Malak.

Start your vegan journey here at Taki Taki!

Price point: Rs 490/- onwards

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