Vegan Dining Out 
This section is a regional directory of vegan-friendly restaurants and fastfood outlets in South Africa, that will help you overcome problems of where to eat, especially when visiting a strange or new city.
Vegan-friendly Gauteng Restaurants >
Ami Restaurant & Champagne Bar
One just can't help but fall in love with Ami, and when your food arrives you won't know whom to love more - the chef, designer or owner (all close ami's).
With delectable design, classy culinary conquests, prestige waiters and an ambience which leaves you begging, they haven't forgotten the new west's health vogue - their selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes are right on par with the meat options.
Ami seats all, from coffee breaks, lunch meetings, business gatherings, weddings, events, parties, to their free tequila Tuesday nights and their striking Champagne Thursdays.
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World Fusion /
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Café Strive
Café Strive was started in early 2010 and focuses on healthy and delicious food for all types of people. From the busy corporate person to the active sportsman who needs a little extra boost in his day.
They offer, gluten, dairy, egg and sucrose free meals/desserts. Their freshly squeezed juices and healthy buffet are excellent for people on the move.
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Vegetarian /
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Fresh Earth Food Store
The chef loves to create the best quality meals from scratch, because he knows that food in its purest form is the best tasting and most nutritious food available. Only natural and organic ingredients are used.
And this food is readily available at this vegetarian restaurant, which offers a full a la carte menu, weekday buffets and an all-you-can-eat "Table of Abundance" Saturday buffet. Open M-F 08-17:00 & Sat 08-16:00 hrs.
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Vegetarian /
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Truly wonderful food, well prepared, and labelled to suit both vegatarian & vegan alike.
Fruits and Roots
A wonderful vegetarian restaurant located in the heart of Jo'burg that caters for vegans. This is supported by a large shop that caters for all the needs of both vegetarians and vegans.
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Vegetarian /
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Loved this place! Definitely going back.
Gingko
Gingko provide a range of vegan breakfasts and lunches, baked goods and drinks, with a strong focus on fresh, organic ingredients, without preservatives or colourants. They offer an extensive array of gluten free, sucrose free, dairy free and vegan foods which are just as delicious as everything else that they make. They have a variety of a la carte dishes which change weekly. The buffet is always vegan friendly.
Their operating hours are: Tuesday to Friday - 7am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 5pm, closed Mondays.
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World Fusion /
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Greenside Café
Nestled in the heart of Greenside you will find a new treasure to treat your taste buds. The Greenside Café is Jozi’s first vegan restaurant, owned and run by Dimitri Gutjahr. There are a handful of meals that does include dairy at the Greenside Café but everything can be prepared vegan, on request.
Our health is our wealth and good nutrition is one of the ways which makes the Greenside Café the place to be!
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Vegetarian /
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I absolutely love this place! I have been 4 times already and I will be going back until I have tried everything vegan on the menu. The pizza with vegan cheese is out of this world and the veggie shepherds pie is wonderful. My only complaint is that the menu is rather limited and I'm sorry that they have to compromise and serve dairy cheese and honey.
The vegan pizza is fabulous. I especially like the base. The service and ambiance gets thumbs up too.
Leafy Greens Cafe & Shop
A vegan café and shop situated on a beautiful organic farm in Muldersdrift. Leafy Greens use all the organic fresh produce from their own gardens.
They serve fresh fruit juices, wheatgrass and smoothies. They make gluten-free breads and use vegan butter.
Customers are free to meander through their gardens. Visit Leafy Greens Cafe and be a vegan for the day!
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Vegan /
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Namaskar Restaurant
Namaskar Restaurant has one of the largest varieties of vegetarian meals in South Africa. It is a upmarket venue catering for government departments, embassy’s, businesses, as well as the general public, with private dining facilities for up to 200 people. They are fully licensed and have a red wine cellar with 100 different wines to choose from. Other than the vegetarian dishes, their meals are also halaal.
There are full buffet facilities and they can cater for large functions: weddings, engagements, birthdays and corporate functions. They strive to be the best at all times.
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Indian /
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Spiceburg Restaurant
Spiceburg Restaurant is the only restaurant which specialises in south & north Indian cuisine as most other restaurants simply prepare northern Indian. There is a huge difference between south & north Indian cuisine.
On your arrival, please request the Vegan Menu. There are around 30 vegan dishes available, from soups, starters, salads, bread & rice, main dishes and desserts too.
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Indian /
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I ate at Spiceburg last night and had a wholly wonderful experience. I am vegan and my partner vegetarian, and we shared a set of vegan dishes, none of which was less than decent. The service was prompt, friendly and helpful. The manager gave his recommendations which we swiftly agreed to and ordered.
We enjoyed 2 homemade ginger beers, which were refreshing and tangy. Our starter (a secret recommendation from the manager on a "you don't like it, you don't pay for it" agreement) was Pepper Gobi, a tasty peppery cauliflower dish. I wish I could remember the names of our mains, but they included a giant, light, crispy pancake filled with potato curry; poppadums with spicy apricot sambal; a coconut vegetable curry; and a chappati. Only the chappati was slightly disappointing, whilst the rest was unbelievably good.
We were a little bit sad to discover there was no vegan dessert, but this is to be expected. One could enjoy a chocolate soy milk drink (as advertised by the manager) if one had enough room left for it... I was enthralled to be catered for at all.
The meal (no alcohol) was around R110 a head, pricy for a student like me, but reasonable for professionals. I would thoroughly recommend Spiceburg. Our experience was fantastic.
Had dinner here last night. While there is a fair number of vegan options on the menu, I was not very impressed with the food. The wine list is limited but passable. For starters we shared the crispy brinjal chips. The spicy masala coating was yummy but the brinjal was not crunchy and a bit watery in places. The portion was quite small for R40. I had the aloo palak (potato spinach curry) with rice and a chapati for mains. It was quite tasteless. While the romali roti is indicated as vegan on the menu, I was given a brown flour dry chapati instead. Very disappointing. My boyfriend is an omni and had the chicken vindaloo. He ordered the hot and it came tasting less than mild. It was not lacking in taste though so he was satisfied. Also no vegan desserts on the menu. :( Will not be going back to Spiceburg.
Suan Thai
Suan Thai is a relaxed and intimate venue with good vibes and a tropic feel; the friendly and helpful waiters welcome you with excellent food and great music. Suan Thai offers a welcomed break from the commotion of Jo'burg city.
Their vegan options include Vegetarian spring rolls, Tofu, Carrot, cucumber & red onion salad, Tangy Vietnamese tomato and coriander soup, 4 vegetbale curries and Tofu pad Thai.
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Thai /
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Village Ridge Boutique Hotel
Set admist luscious landscaped gardens, the Village Ridge Hotel offers a dedicated selection of standard menu items with an emphasis on healthy, organic cuisine, and all dishes are vegetarian.
Served in the palazzo-style La Terazza restaurant under the trees or in the fine dining L'Epicurien Restaurant.
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World Fusion /
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Stayed at the Village Ridge Boutique Hotel on a business trip. The Hotel was fantastic, I was amazed at their restaurant menu. Any vegetarian and vegan`s dream. Tasty and plated to perfection. This is a first for Pretoria and I will go there again on my next visit.
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