FROM TOP: SHUTTERSTOCK; KIM PETERSEN/ALAMY; SZEFEI WONG/ALAMYUBUD, BALI, INDONESIA
The faint sound of bells chiming, the smell of incense
drifting in the air, monkeys swinging from branches,
and the display of brightly coloured fl owers in banana
leaf off erings—this is the wonderful and mystical
world of Ubud, Bali. Ubud’s unabashed Balinese culture
is gripping, enchanting, and downright hypnotising.
Paradise on earth would be the most concise way to
describe this miniature village that has grown to be one
of the most vegan-friendly cities on earth. Discover raw
vegan bakeries off ering beautiful desserts, to vegan-
friendly restaurants overlooking the soft green rice
paddies. It is easy to fi nd vegan options in Ubud.TAI P E I , TAI WAN
Taipei has offi cially become the number one vegan-
friendly city in Asia. Trendy coff ee shops, 24-hour
bookstores, beautifully absurd fashion, seriously
good vegan bakeries, and retro neighbourhoods are
just a few examples of how cool Taipei really is. Get ready to go to
a music festival, explore modern art museums and stuff your belly
with tasty street food.
You can even fi nd artisanal vegan cheese by the plant-based
company Moon Cheese. If that’s not enough, they even have their
own vegan supermarket called iVegan Supermarket where you can
fi nd anything your little heart desires! If you’re craving authentic
vegan Chinese food or you’re just a plain noodle fanatic, then Taipei
is certainly calling your name.Alchemy If you’re into
raw food, Alchemy is the
place to be. They offer
a raw vegan salad bar
fi lled with unique toppings
such as raw vegan pad
thai and walnut taco
meat. They also have a
dessert case fi lled with
vegan cheesecakes and
chocolates. Make sure
to try out their raw vegan
pizza which is topped
off with olives and sun-
dried tomatoes.Sopa Warung This
restaurant is famous for
their delicious vegan Nasi
Campur. Nasi campur
is a traditional Balinese
platter of food that is
comprised of a scoop of
rice accompanied by a
multitude of different smalldishes. Choose your dishes
from a display case of
prepared vegan food which
includes samosas, Balinese
coconut curry, and green
bean salad.9 Warung For travellers
looking for an authentic
experience, 9 Warung is
your go-to-spot for cheap
vegan fare that cost less
than US$2. This hippie den
restaurant is frequented
by both budget expats and
hungry travellers looking
for a healthy meal. Their all
vegetarian Balinese buffet
is available all day and
offers a multitude of vegan
options. These dishes
include glazed tempeh,
roasted pumpkin, tofu stir-
fries, and the most amazing
vegan chocolate cakes. ▪WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO EAT
Ooh Cha Cha
This cruelty-free cafe
is actually the fi rst
all-vegan health bar
in Taipei. Ooh Cha Cha
is one of the most
highly visited and
talked about vegan
restaurants in all of
Taiwan. With alluring
menu items such
as their kelp noodle
salad, vegan bacon
cheeseburger, or their
blue gogi smoothie—
it’s no wonder why
this place deserves
a spot at the
top of our
list.Fresh Bakery and
Cafe Taipei Oh my,
an all vegan bakery
in Taipei... it’s almost
too good to be true!
This cruelty-free
bakery makes all
their vegan desserts
without any eggs or
milk. Their fl awless
looking cakes, pies and
yam mooncakes are
as adorable as they
are tasty. Sporting a
minimalist-style décor
and boosting an ever
growing menu, this
bakery is a must-visit
spot for vegans with a
sweet tooth.Vege Creek
The concept of this
restaurant is simple,
yet genius. Hand-pick
the vegetables you
want to eat and the
kitchen will create
a custom dish from
the ingredients
you’ve selected.
The atmosphere
also follows a
minimalist mentality
in which everyone sits
around a long table.
Get to know your local
Taiwanese veggies
and make friends with
locals and visitors
along the way.From above: Black bean
burger with a salad of
fresh vegetables; rice
fi elds in Ubud, Asian;
healthy Fried Rice, served
at an eatery in Taiwan.