If you ask us, what it’s like being vegan in Kolkata, we’d say it’s time to feast on palatable and equally healthy plant-based dishes from our list of cool, green restaurants.
Kolkata is a mesmerising city—it stands as an exemplary potpourri of music, literature, architecture and above all, a food culture that embeds a sense of nostalgia each time you indulge in it. Famed for its non-vegetarian and vegetarian delicacies, Kolkata is now also becoming an inviting spot for elaborate vegan fares.
Let our curated guide take you through the fun of being vegan in Kolkata showcasing some interesting vegan restaurants and the dishes they plate up. Scroll away…
Burma Burma
Trust Burma Burma Burma to pep up the classic one-pot recipe Khowsuey that has its origins in Myanmar, with a vegan spin. Called Oh No Khowsuey, this vegan dish is a creamy coconut milk-based curry with whole wheat, udon, hakka or rice noodles. Elevated with lemongrass and tamarind, the fragrant blend is finally peppered with diced veggies.
To Die For
A contemporary café-patisserie, To Die For engages in some cool, inventive recipes. Imagine some homemade potato gnocchi laden with artichoke bariole, mixed herbs, grilled artichokes, wrapped in a marination of lemon and thyme and topped with kalamata olives, fresh rocket greens and a sprinkle of sea salt. This is a vegan dish that packs it all—health, flavour and visuals!
The Fatty Bao
The Asian gastro-bar is synonymous with a vibrant spread of some really innovative and appetising dishes on its menu, not to forget its cocktails! On its vegan menu, one would find green mango and papaya salad assorted with cherry tomatoes, chilli, honey and crushed peanuts. Luscious and equally crispy!
Fork and Knife
You cannot forget the mushy tofu when sitting thinking about being vegan in Kolkata. At Fork and Knife that brings the best of vegetarian recipes, Kung Pao Tofu prepared with tofu, bell peppers, peanuts and kung pao sauce emerges as a promising vegan option.
JW Marriott Kolkata
Fine dining with a slice of vegan transpires at JW Marriott Kolkata—the Harvest Green Salad comes loaded with garden fresh romaine, iceberg lettuce, granny smith, avocado, broccoli and cucumber melded with lemon venerate, pomegranate and walnut.
Paprika Gourmet
A vegan flavour burst, the edamame wrap at Paprika Gourmet is rolled up as a protein-rich goodness packing in edamame and amazeballs filling. The subtlety of its flavours and high nutrition take its distinctness a notch up.