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CLOCKWISE: SAMUELBROWNNG/GETTYIMAGES; MARTIN TURZAK/ALAMY; RASIKABENDRE/GETTYIMAGES; PHOTOCUISINE RM/ALAMY; COURTESY OF CLOUD DREAMING VEGAN CAKE HOUSESaigon Vegan A favourite
amongst locals, Saigon
Vegan excels at creating
authentic Vietnamese
dishes that are 100 per cent
cruelty-free. From yellow
curries made with coconut
milk and taro (an exotic
purple yam) to delicious
stir-fries with mock
meats—Saigon Vegan is
an institution of affordable
plant-based cuisine.Bong Sung Vegetarian
Food & Coffee Bong
Sung is famous for their
outstanding vegan hot
pots which are comprised
of fragrant broths, and
are served alongside
heaps of vegetables and
vermicelli noodles. The
menu offers a wide range
of South Vietnameseregional specialities as
well as freshly made fruit
smoothies. They even
serve their own home-
made almond milk and
gorgeously presented
blooming teas served over
an open fi re.Tib Chay This Hue-style
kitchen offers authentic
North Vietnamese cuisine
that just happens to be
entirely plant-based. Try
out their delicious Cuon
Diep which are essentially
vermicelli noodles and tofu
wrapped in fresh mustard
leaves that are served with
a chunky peanut sauce.
If you’re in the mood for
some home-cooking,
make sure to order the
yellow curry packed with
tender potatoes.Wholey Wonder
This plant-based
eatery and yoga
studio is the perfect
hangout to get your
sweat on and then
dig into a perfectly
healthy meal. They
specialise in raw
cuisine and use only
the best superfoods.
From cold-pressed
juices and natural
smoothies to vegan
pizza, this chilled
out cafe has you
covered! Enjoy a yoga
class before treating
yourself to a Pumpkin
black bean burger
with a gluten free
chocolate brownie
for dessert.Cloud Dreaming
Vegan Cake House
This all vegan bakery
offers gorgeous,
freshly-baked cakes
that are 100 per
cent plant-based
and made with with
love. The owner Jing
is passionate about
creating amazing
looking desserts that
are free from additives.
Besides their ravishing
vegan cheesecakes
and adorable green teachocolate cake, they
also have an adjoining
cafe that cooks up
tasty black charcoal
bun vegan burgers.Sushi Kitchen Cafe
This all-vegan,
organic restaurant
serves hand-rolled
sushi. Rest assured
that no fi sh or ocean
friends were harmed
in the making of these
sushi rolls. Their
all-vegan Japanese
menu features fried
rice, creative udon
noodle soups, and
herbal drinks.WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO EAT
PENANG, MALAYSIA
Straddling the Strait of Malacca, the picturesque island of Penang is the economic
jewel of Malaysia. The centuries old Chinese-style storefronts littered with
colourful lanterns swaying in the soft breeze, and quaint coff ee shops are enough
to make you contemplate settling down forever in this charming little town.
Tropical fruit farms, organic farmers markets, and a burgeoning number of
vegan-friendly restaurants make Penang a suitable choice for travelling vegans.
Founded in 1786, the fetching downtown area of George Town is a melting
pot of three diverse cultures which are Malay, Chinese, and Indian, and all live
in a unique harmony. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see a Buddhist pagoda,
a Muslim mosque, and a Hindu temple all situated on the same street.
However, religious tolerance is not their only glowing quality.Clockwise: Saigon
Notre-Dame
Basilica, Vietnam;
fresh Tuberose
fl owers in the
market; a tomato
and black olive tart;
Cloud Dreaming
Vegan Cake House;
Vietnamese stir-fry
noodles with
mock meat.16 TRAVEL + LEISURE / MAY 2017