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Kong - Food Made With Compassion
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Cozy vegan restaurant in the city center. Kitchen is run by the renowned Chef Vitali. Serves mainly traditional Portuguese food. Some of the bestsellers are: sausage croquetes; seitan steak with vegan sunny side up egg, vegan Salmon, and a Snickers tart. Gluten free options are available. Companion animal friendly. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:30.
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Last update on 21 Mar 2025 by Andybrenan
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Featured Review
simplysh4ns
Points +2023
Simply incredible! - Edit
Kong totally wowed us. We had cauliflower wings and croquettes to start which were tasty and plentiful, but the big wow factor came from the ‘steak and egg’ dish, served with a side of rice, salad and fries (a very generous portion too!). Honestly incredible. This was so tasty and a really cool concept for me. We concluded with the Nutella cake and the parfait for dessert – I highly recommend the parfait, what an amazing combination of mango and chocolate. Definitely go if you’re in Lisbon. I hope to return someday.
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1062 Reviews
First Review by captain_blueberry
Carson1848
Points +22
Some good food, some bad; hostile waiter. - Edit
Mushroom Tartlet With Berry Coulis and a side of fries.
Read moreSalad was stale, looking and tasting as if it came from a pre-made bag bought in a supermarket two days earlier. Fries were soggy and barely warm. The tartlet itself was very nice, delicious pastry and a tasty sauce.
On the downside, our waiter was quite unpleasant - when we ordered starters and sides, he said, "Do you actually want to eat here? You can go to one of the other restaurants down the road". It was so unexpected that it took us several seconds to process what he had said.
Despite explaining we wanted something light as it was too early for a main meal, he proceeded to treat us with apparent contempt the whole time we were there. Although we had been excited to order from a delicious-sounding selection of desserts, we decided to leave the hostile atmosphere ASAP and therefore were unable to try any.
It was mid-afternoon and the place was almost empty, so we weren't preventing them from seating a higher-spending party. We weren't rude or loud... As you can tell, we spent a lot of time trying to understand why he didn't want us there.
It is only fair to add that the rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful, so we think the problem was only this particular waiter.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-07
Pros: Nice furnishings, (mostly) pleasant ambience, Nice selection of desserts
Cons: Horrible waiter, Stale salad and fries
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LucyJN
Points +110
Delicious! - Edit
Delicious vegan food - mostly doing a vegan take on meat or fish dishes, like fake salmon (tofu wrapped in seaweed) or seitan ‘meat’ skewers. Everything we had was really tasty and flavoursome, the service was great and the vibe good too. Kind service. I enjoyed the basil smash cocktail too!
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hungarianvegan
Points +536
Excellent food - Edit
Big portions of traditional portugal meals, very friendly owner. The food was surprisingly tasty and beautifully designed. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Lisbon.
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schalketto
Points +576
Traditional food - all vegan 💚🌱 - Edit
Loved my mushroom risotto and the deserts
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eighthlevelvegan
Points +271
Likely the best food I’ve ever had - Edit
Ate at Kong twice on our trip - once with a regular menu and again on Valentine’s Day.
Read moreIt’s definitely in the top 5 vegan places I’ve been to and maybe even takes the top spot.
Staff were super friendly both times.
Pros: Atmosphere , Friendly staff, The food was so good
Cons: I have to cross the ocean to get back to it
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Matisssss
Points +154
5-star service - Edit
The food was delicious, but what truly impressed us was the service. With just two staff members managing the entire restaurant, they were incredibly professional—fast, efficient, and completely in control. They served with a smile, carried multiple dishes with ease, and took the time to clearly explain each item to guests. It was impressive to watch and made the whole dining experience smooth and enjoyable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-13
Pros: Central location, good food, great presentation, 5-star service
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Bethymayy2
Points +134
Highly recommend - Edit
The food here is excellent. I went with 5 of my non-vegan friends and they all said it was the best vegan food they’ve ever had and were very impressed. We had the croquettes and mushroom pie for starters which were both amazing. The ribs were excellent, but the star was the mushroom risotto. So much flavour! The atmosphere and the staff were also lovely.
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Ponzo
Points +474
Portuguese Cuisine - Edit
Enjoyed the Bacalhau com natas. Subtle flavour but creamy.
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bribbon
Points +12
Impressed this non-vegan! - Edit
I am not a vegan and I’m also an adventurous eater, and Kong has straight-up delicious food. We shared 5 dishes (three starters and two desserts): croquettes, “cheese” board, pica pau, pineapple carpaccio, and the pistachio petit gateau. All were amazing!
Read morePros: Pica pau was my favorite! Best seitan ever, Croquettes were as good as top-tier non-veg ones, Petit gateau is like a pistachio lava cake
Cons: Service was friendly but a bit slow (busy time)
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supervegan
Points +180
A must-try - Edit
I went here for several meals during my trip. I highly recommend the vegetables cream, croquettes, bitoque, salmon, and of course, dessert! Definitely make a reservation for dinner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-15
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StayCurious
Points +559
Glad we went back - Edit
We wanted to visit this restaurant on our first day in lisbon but it was closed despite online it saying something different. We went back spontaniously on our last day and well, im happy we did!
Read moreThe whole interior and decoration is abolutely beautiful. This place looks impressive and feels more like a whole experience. My friend had a franceshina and I only had two starters, but they were more than enough. The croquetas were so crispy and well flavoured. I even started to eat the sourdough bread with the sauce they came with. Speaking of the sourdough, it made my german heart extremely happy. Im pretty sure it was the best bread I had while in portugal. Even though I only had a small meal, I was still super full (thanks to the olive oil) and happy. I would have hated to miss this!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-15
Pros: Great selection, Traditional food, Atmosphere
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Joscherino
Points +50
Eines der besten Vegnanen Restaurants der Welt - Edit
Auf den Bildern sieht man was wir gegessen haben. Alles davon war herausragend lecker! Der Service war auch super. Der Preis ist zu 100% gerechtfertigt!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-08
Pros: Das Essen, Der Service, Das Ambiente
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BestL
Points +281
Such a vibe! - Edit
The food was amazing. Great atmosphere and super nice people. I had the croquettes as an appetizer and the mushroom risotto as the main course. I loved both choices. I did not have a reservation and it was a busy Friday night. Everyone was so nice and they got me a table quickly. I would definitely recommend this spot if you’re in Lisbon!
Read morePros: All vegan , Kind and accommodating staff, Great ambience
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MarvinSchubert
Points +132
Unbeschreiblich gut - Edit
Wir waren 2mal dort, und kein mal wurden wir enttäuscht. Das Essen schmeckt sehr lecker. Wenn auch für meinen Geschmack etwas zu knoblauchlastig. Kong gehört jetzt auf jeden Fall zu meinen Top 3 veganen Restaurants.
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Zoer123
Points +12
Absolutely deserves its top rating! - Edit
The best vegan food I’ve tasted. Staff were lovely and the place had a great vibe. Plenty of choice and prices were very reasonable. It really does deserve its rating as top vegan restaurant in Europe and no. 3 in the World
Read morePros: Amazing tasting food, Plenty of choice, Reasonable prices
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DevinHicks
Points +173
Good but underwhelmed - Edit
I can’t give less than 5 stars to a vegan restaurant, but based on the reviews my partner and I were both a little disappointed. Definitely still worth going!
Read morePros: Cheese board , Snickers , Croquettes
Cons: Watery blended drinks , Mushroom tarte was too salty
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charandjosh
Points +1695
Amazing! - Edit
Great to have the option of Portuguese vegan dishes. We had the biteque and the francesinha and loved both. Kong is definitely worth the hype.
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Lisbonsouvenir
Points +15
Ótimo! - Edit
Adoro o bitoque! Este é o melhor vegetariano de Lisboa. Que bom que segue crescendo com mais espaço e mais clientes!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-26
Pros: Bitoque, Seitan à portuguesa
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FranciscoFelipe
Points +60
Surpreendido! - Edit
Achei maravilhoso! Ambiente muito agradável! Tudo muito gostoso! Bem localizado. Tem pratos típicos portugueses!
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Obliviousseacreature
Points +27
Sabor - Edit
Os pratos eram realmente confeccionados com amor, muito saborosos e atendimento espetacular.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-23
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adt391
Points +72
Fantastic food in Lisbon - Edit
The food was amazing, the staff friendly. I went with a meat eater and he was really impressed, so much so we went back the next night.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-22
Pros: The wonderful food, Friendly staff
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diskotame
Points +35
Delicious - Edit
We came to Kong twice during our stay in Lisbon. It was excellent! It was nice to be able to eat veganised traditional dishes. The staff was also lovely!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-21
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SilviaBarreto
Points +132
Divine 😋 - Edit
After many recommendations for this place, I went with high expectations, and what a lovely dinner I had.
Read moreA true explosion of flavors, divine presentation, premium service, beautiful decor, and staff with a genuine smile—I loved it! I was very well received, and everything I tasted just made me want to come back more often.
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻 you are TOP 💚
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-16
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rachelbreen80
Points +41
Exceptional - Edit
Really amazing food and truly creative. The best I had during my stay in Lisbon. The croquettes were unbelievable! The seitan steak was next level!
Read moreReally well run establishment with amazing friendly and competent staff.
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luuuuca
Points +560
🥪 - Edit
the restaurant interior is very nice and staff was friendly.
Read morei had the francesinha and fries - it was good but i expected bit more (it was bit bland), but still very much recommended
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sivanch
Points +38
Great food! - Edit
The food was great! I had the croquets and the vegan cod, both were lovely. The servers were incredibly nice and the atmosphere was good. I travel alone a lot and was pleasantly surprised to find two other people dining alone in my section 😊
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EricMogwai
Points +13390
One of the best restaurant, I tested - Edit
Located in the center of Lisbon, this restaurant offers revisited gastronomic dishes.
Read moreThe very floral setting, with a green wall, is welcoming, as are the waiters and the chef, who asks for the opinion of every customer at his table, which I greatly appreciate.
I tasted :
- Their version of Portuguese croquettes, a delight with an excellent mustard mayonnaise.
- Mediterranean "salmon" with tofu, sesame, spinach and au gratin potatoes. A plate with an impressive circular presentation and an excellent taste of vegetable salmon!
- A chocolate cake with red fruit ice cream, beautifully presented!
In short, a fine gastronomic menu with a perfect welcome at one of Lisbon's finest restaurants!
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