5 Recommendations for Vegetarian Restaurants in Jakarta

Committing to a healthy diet is not an easy task. Especially if you choose to adopt a vegetarian diet. 

As we know, vegetarians follow a diet that avoids consuming animal products. However, some types of vegetarians still consume animal-derived products such as honey, milk, eggs, and cheese. The main reason is to meet daily nutritional needs. 

You should know, being a vegetarian does not mean suffering from difficulty finding vegetarian-friendly food. There are now many restaurants in Jakarta that offer vegetarian-friendly menus. 

Cited from various sources, here are some recommendations for vegetarian restaurants in the capital city. 

1. Burgreens

Burgreens serves classic burgers, topped with vegetables and without meat. Vegetarians who miss this delicious snack can now enjoy it with gluten-free bread, organic vegetables, and delicious mushroom or bean patties. 

There is also a protein-rich plant-based "hot dog." Don't forget to try the desserts with gluten-free vegan ice cream or cake.

Location: Found in several malls in Jakarta such as Mall of Indonesia, Pacific Place, Kemang Village, and others. 

2. SaladStop!

This Singaporean restaurant brand is one of the first and largest healthy food chains in Asia, with branches as far as Japan, Korea, and even Spain. Various ingredient and topping options provide the opportunity to create salads tailored to your taste. 

You can choose their signature salads that have been tried and tested by nutritionists, such as the vegan 'Go Geisha' or vegetarian 'Iron “Wo” Man'. 

More than just a place to get a serving of vegetables, SaladStop! leads the global environmental and animal welfare movement.

Location: There are more than 10 branches in Jakarta, such as in Central Park Mall, Grand Indonesia, and others. 

3. Namy House Vegetarian

Namy House Vegetarian has successfully recreated classic versions of various Indonesian dishes without meat. There is vegetarian-friendly rendang that you can try. 

You can also enjoy mock meats made from a blend of tempeh, tofu, and vegetables. Don't forget to switch to brown rice for higher nutritional value.

Location: Jl. Kusuma Blok C1A no.16, RT.10/RW.9, Wijaya Kusuma, Kec. Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta. 

4. Waytuki Vegetarian

Located in the legendary Pasar Baru area, Waytuki caters to vegetarians craving Indian food. 

This Indian cuisine, made from abundant vegetables, serves delicious mock meats and authentic recipes that are even praised by non-vegetarians. 

In addition to savory curries and biryani dishes, Waytuki also serves non-Indian main dishes (also vegetarian-friendly).

Location: Jl. Pintu Air Raya No.28, RT.6/RW.1, Ps. Baru, Sawah Besar District, Central Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta. 

5. Dapur Sate Vegetarian Dharma

This restaurant creates better and healthier versions of various Asian recipes (and some Western dishes as well). 

At a glance, the menu features classic dishes like Peking duck or Chinese siomay, but the meat is replaced with mushrooms or other mixtures. 

This restaurant has been around for more than two decades, continuously perfecting each recipe for a vegetarian version. 

Location: Jl. Pluit Kencana No.124, RT.10/RW.7, Pluit, Penjaringan District, North Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta.

Thus are some recommendations for vegetarian restaurants in Jakarta. Curious to try?

Author: Dinno Baskoro