{"id":21387,"date":"2023-09-11T13:32:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T05:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=21387"},"modified":"2023-09-13T11:41:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T03:41:57","slug":"7-best-vegan-restaurants-in-goa-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/7-best-vegan-restaurants-in-goa-india\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Vegan Restaurants In Goa, India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hailed as the most vegan-friendly state of India, Goa<\/a> remains as widely popular for its luscious beaches as for its delectable cuisine. From earthy, bohemian shacks to upscale, fine-dine options, you\u2019re spoilt for culinary adventures if you\u2019re looking for vegan food in Goa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Being a perennial favourite of travellers<\/a> from around the world, cooks here gladly cater to all palates \u2014 including those with a penchant for mindful eating and nourishing vegan food. \u201cGoa is becoming a hub for conscious meditators from across the globe. We follow plant-based (and often satvik) lifestyles that help focus on our practice,\u201d shares Sasa Siddho, a yoga teacher in North Goa.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s an array of vegan eateries that dot the state, \u201cMake sure you visit the right<\/a> ones, to avoid eating at a place of dubious hygiene,\u201d she advises.<\/p>\n

When you stay in one of our luxurious elite havens<\/a>, your in-villa cook will be delighted to whip up an exquisite vegetarian and plant-based nosh. Alternatively, you can head to any of these seven restaurants and experience the delicacies<\/a> of vegan dining:<\/p>\n

1. Bean Me Up<\/h3>\n

Arguably the oldest vegan cafe in Goa<\/a> with roots tracing back to 1996, Bean Me Up sits inside a charming, age-soaked Portuguese villa in North Goa’s Vagator. It welcomes you with a canopy of mango, jackfruit and lush palm trees, creating an aura of tranquillity throughout the space. On its menu are decadent smoothie bowls, freshly squeezed juices, vegetarian omelette, ramen, tacos and Italian titbits \u2014 all crafted with seasonal produce and natural ingredients.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credits: Bean Me Up<\/p><\/div>\n

Dig into aromatic plant-based desserts, from cinnamon rolls to pain au chocolat. Or, curl up with a Ginbucha cocktail, a unique concoction of gin and kombucha. Its Easter vegan potluck is a big yes, serving a sumptuous variety of festive delights.<\/p>\n

One of the most sought-after vegan restaurants in the state<\/a>, Bean Me Up frequently hosts live acoustic gigs, yoga sessions and gourmet workshops, drawing globetrotters from everywhere.<\/p>\n

Fill your carts with tofu and tempeh, available by quarter or half kilos. And, spend hours at the adjacent boutique store, a treasure trove of eco-conscious and sustainable goodies.<\/p>\n

Address: Ozran Beach Road, Vagator<\/p>\n

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