The best Vegan restaurants in Manila

Ranked by Manila's food community. Updated hourly — no paid placements.

Vegan eating in Manila has found its footing in the city's café culture and health-focused dining spots, concentrated in areas like BGC, Legazpi Village, and parts of Quezon City where younger diners and expats have built a steady demand. The menus tend to be creative and globally influenced — cashew-based cheeses, jackfruit preparations that substitute for meat, smoothie bowls, grain salads, and plant-based burgers that have improved considerably as the category has matured. What's notable in Manila is how well local ingredients adapt to vegan cooking: coconut milk, fresh ginger, lemongrass, and the city's excellent tropical produce give plant-based food a distinctly local character when chefs lean into it. The scene is smaller than vegetarian but growing, and dedicated vegan restaurants tend to attract loyal followings. Cross-over appeal is real — many diners who identify as omnivores eat vegan here several times a week without thinking much about it.