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The Best Spots For Vegans And Vegetarians In Lebanon

We all know being a vegetarian or a vegan is difficult enough, and becomes even more difficult with the limited choices around Lebanon.

That’s why we have listen a few delicious places that would satisfy vegans, vegetarians, and the third party as well.



1. Salad Bar Deals



It’s a no-brainer that any restaurant that has a salad bar is a great place for vegans and vegetarians, with a wide selection of delicious ingredients to leave you happy and satisfied. 

Some great salad bars around town are:

– Mandaoun’s Café’s salad bar for 29,000 LL
TSC Signature’s salad bar for 20,500 LL 
Casper & Gambini’s salad bar for 25,750 LL
Shtrumpf‘s salad bar for 25,000 LL
Urbanista‘s salad bar for 24,500 LL 

 

2. La Marmite



La Marmite is a heavenly solution for you to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, without actually having to make it yourself. You get to decide between two or three choices of main dishes (with a vegetarian option always included) for lunch on every working day, that plus a fresh salad all for around $10. 


3.Coara



Coara is a health food restaurant that offers healthy vegan and organic food made with ingredients right from their own farming fields; all in an outdoorsy setting with beautiful landscape and scenery. Established in 2012, it won the NOWARA award for best women’s economic initiative. They host cooking classes, retreats and events. A truly authentic Lebanese experience.


4. Falafel Sahyoun



(Almost) everybody loves a good falafel, especially in our part of the world. The best part is that it is a perfect food for vegans and vegetarians: filling, tasty, and widely available. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and tarator sauce to your falafel sandwich, and you are ready to go! 

Other options for a delicious falafel would be: Falafel Freiha, Falafel Abu el Ziz, and Green Falafel



5. The Olive Tree



A place every vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free eater should know. The Olive Tree is an organic kitchen that aims to encourage a holistic and organic lifestyle that makes you feel good inside and out. Each Plat du Jour is more tempting than the next, which makes it another perfect place to dine. Bonus: you can also do some shopping for healthy and vegan products.