Vegetarian Restaurants in Metro Manila for a Meat-Free Holy Week

Where: Mezzanine Floor, West of Ayala, 252 Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Price range: PhP50 to PhP300

At first glance, you might not believe that Green Bar’s range of food is meat-free but it is! As a matter of fact, their entire menu is vegan. Green Bar gained a reputation for their visually appetizing vegan gourmet donuts, but they are also known for their guilt-free take on popular snacks like burritos, tacos, and sandwiches. To fill in for meat, the restaurant uses seitan, a protein-rich meat substitute. Green Bar also offers healthy breakfast meals such as the breakfast burrito (PhP300), Chia fruit cup (PhP190), and blueberry ricotta pancakes (PhP300.) Some of the other food to try in this simple yet fresh restaurant are the Cuban Burrito (PhP280) and Hollywood Bowl (PhP350).

Where: 39 Malingap Teacher's Village, Quezon City

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Price range: PhP65 to PhP455

Located in Teachers Village, Pipino might seem simple in terms of their decor and interiors but the menu shows otherwise. Pipino offers meat-free alternatives to Filipino favorites such as kare-kare (stewed savory oxtail) and sisig (grilled pig ears), so you won’t have to completely give up on your all-time favorites. If you’re not in the mood for Filipino food, Pipino also offers its own meatless version of burgers such as the black bean burger (PhP275). Pipino’s menu also offers drinks made from fresh fruits and tea leaves, as well as light meals such as salads and soups that do not skimp on the flavors.

Where: #8 Missouri Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan City

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Price range: PhP85 to PhP280

Agico Vegetarian Cafe strives to serve up meals that balance being healthful and yummy. Mostly inspired by Japanese cuisine, the dishes include full-on veggie sushi rolls like the crispy California maki (PhP248) made from mango, cucumber, carrot, and crisp on top. Meanwhile, ramen lovers might find it hard to believe that it is possible to have a bowl without meat, but Agico can prove them wrong. The restaurant Agico uses alternatives such as gluten or soy-based mock meat, mushrooms, and quinoa as alternatives instead so you can slurp that broth without feeling any guilt.

Where: 114 Sto. Domingo Ave., Quezon City

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Price range: PhP50 to PhP280

If you’re crazy for veggies, Daily Veggie and Cafe will be your little slice of heaven. The restaurant’s humble interior resembles a typical home; the dishes also have a home cooked appeal that does not rely on fancy garnishes. Because of their wide variety of vegetable dishes, this quaint joint in Quezon City has been a go-to place for people avoiding meat. Some customer-recommended dishes include olive fried rice (PhP170) and veggie dumplings (PhP60).

Where: 92 Sct. Castor St, Diliman, Quezon City

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Price range: PhP70 to PhP295

Tomas Morato is has become a hub for foodies with adventurous taste buds over the years. Greens, which was established in 2001, has been the destination of many vegan foodies in the area. Upon arriving at the restaurant, you’ll see how they stay true to their name not just in terms of their food but also in their facade, with green walls surrounded by lush greenery. Some of the customer-recommended dishes include the veggie version of chicharon made from tofu (PhP130,) veggie sticks (PhP130,) and grilled mushrooms (PhP160).

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You do not have to be miserable when you abstain from meat! Let these restaurants make your meat-free Holy Week a delicious one.