The best vegan-friendly restaurants in Bermondsey and SE1
We are privileged to have so many amazing plant-based options available in Bermondsey and we have spent some time recently venturing around the area to share with you some of our favourite plant-based and vegan eateries. Which one is your favourite?
Hakata
You’ve hit the spot when it comes to the delicious soul warming ramen from Hakata.
The restaurant is situated on the corner of Newham’s Row and Bermondsey street, and consists of high stool benches and small tables for a very relaxed dining experience.
Begin your Japanese culinary journey with their vegan gyoza, steamed soft buns, edamame and some sake.
Once you’ve finished your starters, it’s time for ramen and with five different vegan options on their menu, it’s there is always something for you from Tonkotsu, Shoyu, Kumamoto and Miso (spicy option available) base. Additionally, you have the option to ‘pimp your ramen’ – there will always be a reason to return again and again.
📍177 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UW
Omoide
Another Japanese favourite! Omoide, meaning memories, so whether you’ve been to Japan or not, Omoide will make sure you’ll have a meal to remember.
The concept is grab & go, perfect for a sunny day picnic in Tanner Street park.
Offering delicious ‘Shokuji’ bowls full of Japanese flavours you can choose from the standard vegan option or create one yourself. Begin with a base of sushi rice or a salad plus their 5-grain sushi mix, following you can go all-in with the toppings & dressings. Our favourite toppings are yuzu ponzu dressing, miso aubergine, edamame and pickled carrots with crispy shallots and sesame on top.
Craving something warmer?
Make sure you’ll try the miso dashi, a comforting broth containing udon noodles, tofu, seaweed and more.
📍 126 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3HS
Kin + Deum
From Bangkok to Bermondsey.
Kin + Deum is bringing Thailand to your plate with their bold evolving flavours and ancient recipes, authentic home-made dishes with a menu full of plant-based options.
We recommend beginning your evening with one of the banana fritters or coriander root broths. Following that, when it comes to the main course, think of traditional veggie & tofu curries, Thai fried rice, noodles, nourishing side dishes and many more vegan Thai classics.
📍2 Crucifix Ln, London SE1 3JW
Beza Ethiopian
Authentic flavours of the Ethiopian cuisine in Elephant & Castle.
The lovely owner behind Beza Ethiopian has her own little traditional restaurant serving healthy vegan dishes within a relaxed atmosphere.
Large platters of plant-based goodness to share, including slow cooked lentils, beans, mushrooms and much more to choose from. All eaten with your hands and Injera!
📍 8A Sayer St, London SE17 1FH
Mallow
Brought to you by the team behind Mildreds, Mallow is a brand new, 100% plant-based, sustainable concept in the heart of Borough Market.
Fresh, colourful food, that’s vibrant and full of flavours. it’s been our motto since the very first Mildreds restaurant opened in soho in 1988, and one that we are proud to continue to this day.
📍 1 Cathedral Street, Borough Market, SE1 9DE
Bermondsey and SE1 Local Market’s
Horn OK Please
Horn OK Please (HOP) was established in June 2011 to transport this from the streets of India to the streets of London. More than just food, HOP aims to provide a portal to a culture where street food is an integral part of everyday life.
They have kept the recipes as original and simple as they are on the streets of India.
All of their dishes are vegetarian and most dishes can be made vegan and/or gluten-free.
📍Borough Market Kitchen, Monday – Thursday: 10am – 5pm, Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
📍Southbank Centre, Friday: 12pm – 9pm, Saturday: 11am – 9pm, Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Palace Culture
In the past a lot of vegans have been sceptical when it came to vegan cheese, but Palace Culture will blow your mind.
Made from organic cashews and almonds, then fermented with actual live cultures; you’ll be entering a vegan ‘Cheeze’ heaven. It looks, tastes and smells like actual cheese!
The Kimchi & Truffle cheese is one of our favourites, you can use it for a classic cheese plate or mix it in to create a truffle cheese pasta - we can’t get enough of it! We also can recommend Ricotta & Truffle spread, to ‘Camemvert’, ‘Moldy Goaty’, Cranberry, Smoked Paprika and more.
📍Saturday’s at Borough Market, Green Market
Gujarati Rasoi
Homestyle Gujarati Vegetarian and Vegan Indian food.
A concise menu with permanent dishes as well selected seasonal dishes.
Made using the traditional recipes, methods and techniques learned and perfected over generations.
Without comprise they deliver traditional Gujarati food exactly as they eat it at home.
📍Borough Market Kitchen, Daily, except Sunday’s
Amen Ethiopian
The authentic flavours of the Amen Ethiopian gluten free cuisine can be found at Maltby Street Market every weekend.
Their Vegan Combo options include either four or six toppings with a choice of rice or Injera. The toppings include green beans, butternut squash, spinach, mushrooms, cabbage, Ethiopian chick peas, yellow lentils.
📍Weekend’s at Maltby Street, Ropewalk, London SE1 3PA
We are thrilled to hear more about your favourite plant-based places in the area, please leave us a message on Instagram if we have missed your favourite off the list.
Words By Bermondsey Resident and BSE1 Contributor, Celesta aka Hello From South
