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Vegan Restaurants in Mumbai

If you’re looking to eat vegan in Mumbai, you’re in for a treat,there’s a lot more than just salads and boring tofu here. Places like Bombay Sweet Shop in Bandra whip up vegan versions of traditional sweets, while cafes in Versova serve everything from jackfruit tacos to creative smoothie bowls. And yes, Mumbai’s street food scene has vegan options too, you just need to know where to look. I always recommend trying the vada pav at Shree Krishna, which often has a no-egg, no-mayo vegan version if you ask carefully.

Some spots aren’t fully vegan but have plenty of thoughtful options, so don’t hesitate to ask about ingredients – Mumbai’s chefs can be surprisingly accommodating once you explain. Also, the monsoon season is a great time to hunt for hot bhajis and steaming chai, which can often be vegan. Just watch out for ghee sneaking into some dishes around quieter corners of the city. Pro tip: if you hit Bonobo in Bandra, try their vegan desserts – they impress even the biggest sweet tooth without any dairy or eggs.
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Some insider tips for vegan food

One thing I’ve learned living here: vegan in Mumbai doesn’t always mean what you think. A lot of dishes are naturally vegan if you dodge dairy and eggs, but it’s the little additions like ghee or sweetened condensed milk that throw you off. I always recommend visiting Artusi in Bandra if you want something more upscale, their vegan risotto surprised me last time with depth and flavor. And seriously, ask locals at markets or small cafes , often they’ll recommend a legendary pura dosa place that’s vegan, just off the beaten path.

Also, be ready for the heat! Many vegan dishes here use strong spices and tangy tamarind, which can be a refreshing break when Mumbai’s sun is relentless. So keep your water bottle handy and enjoy trying a cuisine that’s plant-based but far from boring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about vegan dining in Mumbai? Here’s what I get asked most often.

There are a few places that focus entirely on vegan menus, like The Village Shop in Bandra. But many restaurants offer great vegan options even if they aren’t 100% plant-based. It helps to call ahead or ask when you arrive.

Street food can be a bit tricky because things like butter and ghee are common. But you can find items like pani puri and poha that are naturally vegan if you check carefully or avoid certain chutneys. Just keep an eye out for places that use minimal oil and no dairy.

Yes, although traditional Indian sweets often have ghee or milk, spots like Bonobo and The Village Shop serve vegan cakes and cookies that are delicious. Also, some local bakeries have started experimenting with coconut milk-based sweets.

Bandra is probably your best bet for a variety of vegan-friendly cafes, followed by Versova and Andheri. South Mumbai has some hidden gems too, especially around Kala Ghoda, but options can be less obvious there.

Ask about ghee, butter, yogurt, and eggs specifically, since they often sneak into basic dishes. Most places are happy to customize if you explain you don’t eat animal products.

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