Our vegan friendly travel destination of the week is Bali, Indonesia!!!
Bali, also known as the Island of the Gods, is an Indonesian island made popular by its surfing, iconic rice paddies, ancient temples, palaces, and forested volcanic mountains. It also has white-sand beaches in the south, striking black sand in the north and west along with the incomparable beauty of the coral reefs that surround the island.
However, besides that Bali has gained huge notoriety for something more. It’s become a true vegan hotspot, often being referred to as ‘vegan heaven.’ Here are 6 of the best vegan restaurants in Bali that even die hard carnivores will want to try. From eateries to restaurants these vegan friendly dining options have the best plant-based cuisine in Bali.
Samadi Bali
Samadi Bali is an entire wellness experience. Offering daily yoga, yoga retreats, and bodywork treatments Samadi Bali epitomizes the ultimate in healthy, holistic living. More than that Samadi Bali also houses an onsite vegan café that believes in the healing power of natural food, fusing vegan world-cuisine with Ayurvedic gourmet recipes, as well as raw, vegan dishes. Through a blend of simplistic, chic decor, world-cuisine and gourmet live, home-grown ingredients Samadi Bali effectively creates a ‘Gourmetarian’ experience. Some of the dishes that your palate will deem yummy beyond words include lasagna, mushroom burgers, dosas, and the make your own pasta. They also serve the best brunch!
I Am Vegan Babe
I Am Vegan Babe is a casual hangout spot serving Westernized plant-based menu items that are 100% vegan and 100% delicious. Popular menu items that I AM Vegan Babe is famous for include vegan fried eggs, chunky sandwiches that are impossibly cheesy, stacked pancakes with maple syrup. They also have the biggest, juiciest, gluttonous burgers and “BLT” sandwich melts, along with veggie-filled wraps, and salads. For beverages they have a colorful array of fresh pressed juices, smoothies, and iced coffee. With all of this guilt-free deliciousness I Am Vegan Babe is a must try.
Give Cafe
Give Cafe is a 100% plant-based cafe that gives 100% of its profit to the people and the places that need it most. So whatever you order could help support a village. Offering vegan buffet as well a la carte, Give Cafe serves vegan Indonesian food alongside a Nasi Campur (also known as mixed rice) display of meat-less chicken, “pork” satay, heaps of veggies, cruelty-free sauces and sambals. Meanwhile, other Give Cafe favorites include Beef Rendang with a mushroomy twist, Balinese curry, the scrumptious Breakky Bruschetta, sausage and egg muffin, and gorgeous smoothie bowls.
The Shady Shack
Shady Shack Cafe is a vegetarian, health food restaurant overlooking the rice fields. With its tropical al fresco vibes, shabby-chic interiors it’s one of Canggu’s most popular vegan hotspots. The menu is 100% vegetarian with tons of vegan friendly options to choose from. Some popular vegan menu options include scrumptious Shady Shack signatures like the Japanese-inspired Nori Bowl, the juicy Shack Attack burger, sweet potato gnocchi (with almond feta) and a rainbow of raw desserts.
Essential
Essential is a mindful dining space devoted to eco friendly and health-conscious people. The dishes are Mediterranean and Asian influenced and mostly plant-based with plentiful gluten free options. Dishes to try are the Lombok stuffed peppers, the tempeh croquettes, and the Spanish-style glazed fritters wrapped in Balinese banana leaf. Then be sure to wash all of that down with one of their exceptional cocktails. Using the purest essential oils on the planet, cold-pressed juices and local, fresh produce, Essential has a very impressive cocktail menu. Additionally, Essential serves complimentary triple filtered house water infused with fresh rosemary known to improve digestion, enhance memory and concentration as well as protect the neurological system. How’s that for health conscious dining?
Living Food Lab
Living Food Lab is a two-story casual cafe that serves raw food creations that are 100% vegan goodness. Using locally grown produce, Living Food Lab features four stations including the breakfast station, the juice station, the coffee station, and the salad bar. Some of their addictively delicious, ‘good mood food choices includes mouthwatering, fish-free sushi, raw mango wraps, Moroccan plates, the spicy Mexican stack, scrumptious Spicy Mexican Burgers and carrot spaghetti. When you go to Living Food Lab expect a colorful, super delicious experience in conscious eating.
Do you agree that Bali, Indonesia is a vegan friendly travel destination? Have you been? Where did you find your favorite vegan eats?
