Today marks the final segment of our exploration of Beijing’s vegetarian-friendly restaurants in anticipation of World Vegetarian Day tomorrow (October 1). You can find our earlier posts linked below:
- Veg-Friendly Chinese Restaurants in Beijing
- Veg-Friendly Non-Chinese Restaurants in Beijing Pt.1
Let's dive into more places to enjoy vegetarian options!
Please be aware: some of these restaurants have multiple locations; for simplicity, we’ve listed just one for each. You can visit Dianping for additional locations.
**Rabiul's Kitchen**
Kicking off the second part of this list is Rabiul's Kitchen, a venue by Dastaan that offers an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes. It's worth mentioning that their three other restaurants (Dastaan, Bollywood Tales, and Mumbai Impression) also provide excellent vegetarian choices, but we've chosen to highlight their newest location here. Launched in March of this year, they've quickly captivated Beijing's vegetarian community, with their Mumbai-Style Potato Burger (RMB 42, shown above), known as Vada Pav, securing second place in the Veggie Burger Cup. This popular Indian street food comprises spicy, deep-fried potato fritters (vada) served in a soft bun (pav), accompanied by green and red chutneys.
That's just one of many vegetarian offerings at Rabiul's Kitchen, which features a variety of vegetarian starters, snacks, curries, and more. In terms of curry, they have dishes like Dariyaganj Baingan Bharta (RMB 58), tandoor-smoked eggplant with Indian spices; Mushroom Mutter Masala (RMB 62); and Makhan Malai Palak Paneer (RMB 68). For starters and snacks, options range from Panipuri Express (RMB 48) to Samosa Mein Twist Hai (RMB 22) and the classic Onion Bhaji (RMB 38).
**Rabiul's Kitchen**
Building 31, Dashanzi Beili, Jiuxianqiao Jiedao, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11 am-11 pm
Phone: 184 0118 2660; 137 1844 0102
**Zarah**
Zarah has long served as a supporter of Beijing’s vegetarian and vegan community, with a menu filled with delectable selections. Highlights include the Cappadocian Tofu Bowl (RMB 68), Creamy Asparagus Penne (RMB 60), Vegan Veggie Green Curry (RMB 65), and Tuscany Baguette (RMB 60, pictured above). They also host regular all-you-can-eat vegan Sunday brunches, which you won’t want to miss!
**Zarah**
46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
Hours: Sun & Tue-Thu, 10 am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 10 am-1 am
Phone: 010 8403 9807
**Las Musas**
Las Musas boasts a variety of vegetarian and vegan options on their menu, many of which incorporate Grassroots vegan cheese. Some standout dishes include the Roasted Veggie Quesadilla (RMB 62), Veggie Enchilada (RMB 58, pictured above), Tacos de Jamaica (RMB 50), and Veggie Monster Burrito (RMB 59).
For lighter bites, consider the Elote Fritters (RMB 44) or the Jalapeño Poppers (RMB 40, pictured above), featuring whole jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, deep-fried to a golden brown, and served with a green chili ranch. If you’re looking for something hearty, the Sloppy Vegan Torta (RMB 60) is a solid choice.
**Las Musas**
6 South Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11 am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11 am-2 am
Phone: 010 6500 6084
**Toast at the Orchid**
Located in Baochao Hutong, the well-liked Mediterranean restaurant and brunch spot Toast offers a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. For brunch specifically, you can find vegetarian Mediterranean staples like Shakshuka (RMB 78) and Turkish Cilbir (RMB 78, pictured above). They also have various meze options like Classic Jerusalem Style Hummus (RMB 58) and Southern Eggplants with Tahini (RMB 78). If you’d like to try a bit of everything, the Mixed Mezze Supreme (RMB 168) is a fantastic option.
**Toast at the Orchid**
65 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District
Hours: 10 am-10 pm
Phone: 010 6402 0824
**Moka Bros**
The final part of our exploration of vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Beijing.