Vegan-friendly
Mediterranean
Asian
Vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options. Includes soup, Korean fried cauliflower, schnitzel, desserts and more. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 08 Sep 2022 by martacostafreitas
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Added by Charles_B on 15 Aug 2022
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106 Reviews
First Review by Charles_B
Scallywag
Points +299
Vibrant Flavours - Edit
Really interesting menus and each dish we tried was packed with flavour. The restaurant had a lovely calm atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful.
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cvs578
Points +50
One of the best in Porto - Edit
Love the sauce and flavor profiles here. Went twice and sampled all of the mains. The curry with the sweet potato had just the right amount of everything, no need for rice. The KFC is a big hit for everyone, but save some room for dessert. All the dishes are tasty.
Read morePros: Flavors, Nourishing , Atmosphere
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Joscherino
Points +50
Sehr lecker! - Edit
Wir waren zu meinem Geburtstag dort. Der Service und das Essen waren ausgezeichnet!
Read morePros: Service, Essen, Ambiente
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Sofia.in.Wanderland
Points +2508
Beautiful place and food - Edit
Beautiful cosy place with friendly staff. Loved their spicy signature dish, the KFC, Korean Fried Cauliflower. The aubergine schnitzel was nice, but paled in comparison, after the flavourful KFC. The Tteok (kind of Korean gnocchi) with shiitake and peanuts was super filling! I was full after eating 3! So, no room for dessert! I have returned and had the moqueca, which was delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-16
eric
Thanks for sharing, Looks amazing!
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Marisabecker
Points +74
Leckeres Essen - Edit
Sehr leckeres Essen, süße Location. Ich kann die Dumplings & KFC sehr empfehlen 🤍
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CarlaPoot
Points +276
Good - Edit
The food was good. The service could be friendlier. Reservations are recommended, we were lucky to get a table without reservation.
Read morePlenty vegan options. The food missed a bit of passion in the flavours
Cons: No outside sitting, Food could have more flavour, More creativity in the dishes
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Ezey11
Points +1379
Great flavors - Edit
I really enjoyed the Korean Fried Cauliflower—the crispy coating and sticky, spicy sauce were a great combination, full of flavor without being overpowering. The mushroom ‘duck’ pancakes were just as good, with a nice texture and rich, savory taste that worked well with the soft pancakes. Both dishes were well-balanced and definitely worth ordering again.
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Lui.se
Points +345
Fantastic food for sharing. - Edit
We ordered a lot of different dishes to share which were all great but the schnitzel and the beetroot stood out the most, they are SO GOOD.
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Akshay18
Points +19
Very good food - Edit
We tried many things. Went twice. Cauliflower is good.
Read moreMust try rice pudding with coconut
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mira2102
Points +64
Nice food - Edit
Asian style food, good vegan choices. The korean fried cauliflower was really good
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JanineOliveira99
Points +548
Muito potencial, pouco sabor - Edit
Ia com alta expectativa, os pratos eram bonitos pareciam ter boas combinações, mas faltou o mais importante o sabor! Fiquei desiludida!
Read moreComi o caril de feijoca e o meu namorado os noodles O couvert de entrada estava delicioso, mas os pratos deixaram a desejar
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-02
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Holly32
Points +97
Really nice - Edit
Food was lovely, atmosphere and place was nice. Lots of vegan options.
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Amybuckley
Points +65
Special restaurant that's vegetarian with vegan options - Edit
This restaurant lives up to it's name it is pretty special. Shame its not fully vegan. However there a vegan options. We had bread and dips and beet and mango tartare to start, which we loved.
Read moreThen my husband had bean and sweet potato curry. I always think curries can be just an easy option for vegans, but this one was outstanding it was delicious.
I had Beijing style mushrooms crepe which again was lovely.
Definitely recommend this restaurant, which also seemed to be popular with locals
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Shanti2016
Points +1690
Especially Espécie - Edit
Loved the variety, flavours, speed of food (we were their first customers of the day) decor and they let me charge my phone too!
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seteburgos
Points +27
Muy rica comida y casera - Edit
La comida estaba muy bien cocinada, gran sabor. El local es muy bonito.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-05
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Veganmouse
Points +1467
Very enjoyable, lots of options - Edit
Korean fried cauliflower - yes very good, but if you've had fried cauliflower before and want to try something else, I would suggest doing that. It's still cauliflower
Read moreEggplant schnitzel - really good, large portion
Mushroom pancakes - delicious, highly recommend
Heart of palm - disappointing, lacked any flavor
Sticky toffee - good but needed to be warmer
In general all the food was on the cool side
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Twilightje
Points +156
Superb - Edit
Hard to choose from their interesting menu. Luckily we were with a group and could share several dishes. Great food!
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AndrewChuma
Points +38
What a find. - Edit
Just wandering the streets of Porto and found this wonderful Restaurant.
Read moreMostly vegan. Fantastic cauliflower. Ironically, owner also owned the adjacent restaurant called “Cruel”, an omnivorous restaurant.
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super_marisa
Points +1088
Excellent lunch! - Edit
I liked the spicy, crispy perfection of the Korean fried cauliflower! The dumplings were tasty too. I had a meia de leite (specify vegan milk) and the rice pudding with mango sorbet.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-24
Pros: Really delicious, Outside seating, Nice staff
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elliesvegankitchen
Points +257
Interesting sharing options - Edit
The menu is quite eclectic with a mix of cuisines - and no clear starters and mains, rather we were recommended to share 3 dishes between 2. We went for the Korean fried cauliflower, dumplings and mushroom hoisin pancakes. We really enjoyed our meal although we did find the KFC and dumplings quite salty. Staff were friendly and decor was nice. Would certainly recommend.
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wendymc
Points +38
Jolie découverte - Edit
Nous étions seuls attablés, mais pour autant, un restaurant digne d'un semi-gastro à mon sens. Nous avons pris des plays à partager et tout était délicieux et original. Bravo
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mschlater
Points +1426
Busy - Edit
Very busy restaurant. The waiter seemed annoyed we were there when we first sat down. However, food was pretty good. Definitely try the Korean cauliflower like other reviewers suggested.
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MiriamIzquierdo
Points +68
Nice food but quite expensive - Edit
I really enjoyed the noodles. Dumplings were extremely salty for me. Goulash average (you have to pay extra for the rice). Large portions for the main courses. We ordered 1 starter and 2 mains and we couldn't finish them. Mind that the prices are not cheap and on top of that the charge extra for absolutely everything: tap water, take away tupperware (for leftovers) and even the carrier bag! I found adding even the bag really too much. On top the waiter also asks directly if you want to leave a tip, which we did. I think for the total of that bill you can get better deals in town.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-04
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jusi
Points +20
Delicious - Edit
Great Food. Friendly Staff. Nice atmosphere. Recommend the "KFC" and the desserts.
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HayleyJayne
Points +404
Delicious - Edit
Really nice food! Would recommend the dumplings and the mushroom pancakes. Oh, and the sticky toffee pudding!!
Read moreOnly negative is it's slightly expensive for Porto standards.
Would deffo go again!
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sweetestpotat
Points +591
Lovely dinner - Edit
Friendly staff, nice environment. Loved the dumplings! Peanut noodles and curry were also tasty and huge portions.
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craigmc
Points +37564
Decent - Edit
Espécie was part of my trip plans due to its mainly positive reviews. Upon arrival, the bustling atmosphere and prompt service were evident. The cauliflower was touted as the star dish, as echoed in previous reviews. Seeking a complementary dish, I was swiftly recommended the dumplings, another highly praised item. While both dishes were flavorful individually, they didn't quite harmonize on the palate. They seemed too alike by the end, suggesting pairing one with a different option might enhance the dining experience.
Read moreAs a solo diner, I hoped for a glass of wine, but the only vegan option was available by the bottle, an unexpected limitation in a vegetarian restaurant. Opting for a beer, I was informed none were vegan-friendly, but Lemonaid’s Ginger came to the rescue!
Overall, Espécie offers a solid dining choice with room for improvement through minor adjustments. With a few tweaks, it could easily ascend to greatness.
Pros: Quick
Cons: Quick
hack_man
You should have just gone for a bottle of wine 😆
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