Who says vegan food is just salad? These restaurants are serving plant-based versions of everything from sisig and silog to burgers, tacos, ramen, and more.
The Philippines is a country rich in flavorful and interesting dishes. There’s the world-renowned adobo, the beloved lumpiang shanghai, the crowd-favorite sinigang, and, of course, the highly debated distinction between caldereta, afritada, and menudo. But as delicious and diverse as Filipino cuisine can be, it’s not necessarily the most vegan-or vegetarian-friendly. Let’s be honest: as a country, we love our meat. But that doesn’t mean everyone does. More people are choosing to cut back on—or completely forgo—meat, opting instead for vegetarian or fully plant-based diets. Whether you’re grabbing lunch or dinner with a vegan or vegetarian friend—or are one yourself—we’ve rounded up some restaurants in Manila where you can get your plant-based fix.
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Cosmic
Filipino comfort food, but make it plant-based: Cosmic does exactly that. From classic breakfast silogs to beloved pulutan dishes like sisig, the restaurant gives local favorites a plant-based makeover, so you can still enjoy the flavors you know and love, minus the meat.
Cosmic has multiple branches across Metro Manila, including Alabang, Makati, and Kapitolyo
Green Bar
Green Bar is proving that plant-based dining is so much more than just salads. The restaurant champions sustainable, cruelty-free meals with a menu of dishes you’d normally find at your favorite non-vegan spot, whether that’s savory indulgences like burgers and tacos or sweet treats like cakes and donuts.
Green Bar is located at 106 Aguirre, Legazpi Village, Makati
Corner Tree Café
A longtime favorite among Manila’s vegetarian diners, Corner Tree Café offers a globally inspired menu that proves meat-free food can be incredibly satisfying. Expect a mix of vegetarian and vegan dishes, with plenty of options to choose from depending on what you’re craving.
Corner Tree Café is located at 2nd floor, 5782 Felipe, Poblacion, Makati City, 1210 Metro Manila
Wabi-Sabi Noodle House
Vegan ramen? Yes, please. At Wabi-Sabi Noodle House, you can get a comforting bowl of ramen without the usual meat-based ingredients. It’s proof that even one of Japan’s most famously meaty dishes can get a plant-based spin.
Wabi-Sabi Noodle House has multiple branches across Metro Manila, including Makati and Quezon City
Wild Cafe Bar
What started as a humble food truck has grown into a full-fledged vegan restaurant. Wild Cafe Bar brings an exciting twist to plant-based dining, serving creative dishes that show just how much you can do with vegetables, grains, and other meat-free ingredients.
Wild Cafe Bar is located at 5903 Matilde, Poblacion, Makati
Banner photos courtesy of Green Bar
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find vegan and plant-based dishes at restaurants such as Cosmic, Green Bar, Corner Tree Café, Wabi-Sabi Noodle House, and Wild Cafe Bar.
Yes. Cosmic offers plant-based versions of Filipino comfort food, including classic silogs and sisig.
Wabi-Sabi Noodle House offers a vegan take on ramen for those looking for a comforting, meat-free bowl.
Not at all. Green Bar, for example, offers plant-based versions of dishes like burgers and tacos, along with sweet treats such as cakes and donuts.
Yes. Corner Tree Café offers a mix of vegetarian and vegan dishes, giving diners a variety of meat-free options to choose from.
