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Bali vegan cafe style by the owners of vegetarian restaurant The Hungry Tapir. Serves breakfast, brunch, coffee & cake, plus lots of breakfast items including a full breakfast, crossiants, cakes and other baked goods. Also serves pasta, burgers, salads, etc., on their specials' menu on the chalkboard behind the counter. Open Mon 11:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm. Closed Tue.


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96 Reviews

First Review by Jenbo1990

ARN14

Points +1423

Vegan
16 Mar 2025

Fantastic

I ordered the pancakes and a variety of pastries with a coffee. Pancakes were delicious, not sure why they car called biscoff and strawberry pancakes as they don’t have any biscoff rather they have a butterscotch sauce which was way too sweet. Pastries are good however they are covered in extra sugar which is totally unnecessary. Coffee was also very good

Came back for dinner. I had the schnitzel which was delicious and my fiancée had the steak which he said was probably the best vegan steak he’s tried so far (he’s not vegan)

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-25

MiriWallich

Points +959

Vegan
16 Mar 2025

Vegan pastry galore

Tried a few of their pastries - they were a little tough but the flavour was spot on. My favourites were the almond croissant and sausage and cheese croissant. Lots of other cakes and dessert options too.

kaethe04

Points +23

Vegetarian
14 Feb 2025

Absolut tolle Erfahrung

Die Bedienung war super nett, das Essen überragend lecker und das Ambiente ausgezeichnet

Pros: Bedienung sehr nett, Leckere alkoholfreie Cocktails

Cons: ein bisschen kleinere Portion als im og Restaurant

ZuzaK

Points +1366

Vegan
09 Feb 2025

Great!

Very good food and great variety

Pros: Variety, Decor, Friendly staff

sashanavetnaya

Points +96

Vegan
06 Feb 2025

Cute and tasty

During my first visit I tired the coconut soup with “fish” balls and it was so delightful that the next time I couldn’t help myself and ordered exactly the same thing. So, strongly recommend!

Matcha is good, very strong. I came straight after the airport after a very early flight and I tell you, one cup made a big difference.

The space itself is adorable. I love how they played with the staged zone.

I saw lots of people trying bakery stuff. I’m not so much into bread-kinda-things, but people seemed to enjoy. And it’s not easy to find vegan bakery around the city.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you very much, I did have a great experience!

anautrecht

Points +2343

Vegan
06 Feb 2025

Fun place

The vibes, pastries and options are really great and you'll wish you arrived more hungry so you could eat even more of the menu!

In my opinion the actual food is a little bit less good than at the hungry tapir, but still an incredible spot.

coldbuckwheatnoodles

Points +9057

Vegan
01 Feb 2025

cant help but love this place

I've been here a lot because their food is really delicious and also special, they have some flavour combos i havent had before. also their drinks are nice and the ambiente and interior really seals the deal. i will say one thing, we once got the sweet croissants from the dessert shelf and they were quite dry, bummer. the other things always were really good

patelsr

Points +3252

Vegan
31 Jan 2025

A complete vegan restaurant

We went to this place twice, first as a takeout for just a simple dessert and second for a full dinner. The place has very cool sitting area and good vibes. Outdoor seating as well. Lots alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages. Lots of meals and desserts as well. If we thought THT which is literally a minute or two away was good, this is even better. First the desserts.

Mango Cheesecake - the best cheesecake we have ever had vegan or not. And this is not understatement. The cashew cheesecake didn’t taste cashewy and was perfect sweet and mango was just mind-blowing. The Pain Au Chocolat good.

The Dark Rich Chocolate Cake was divine. The Tiramisu was it was meant to be. Rich cream, coffee and lady finger cookie type base. Just amazing and to die for.

Steak and Mashed Potatoes with mixed greens and BBQ sauce was good. Steak was good and had a unique stringy texture. Mashed Potatoes very good.

The Diwali Thaali was a surprise that it was still available and was not in the menu, however the server suggested and we went for it. The mutton rendang was amazing. The rest of the curries very good and they were spicy - South Indian/Sri Lankan spicy. The vegan yogurt was something else. Never had vegan yogurt so close to the real thing. Some curries a bit greasy.

I hate going to restaurants like these! I want to try everything on the menu and I can’t in one or two visits. Wish it wasn’t 15k Kms from us.
#Veganuary

Pros: Extensive menu, Dessert Menu, Service and Vibe

Cons: None

TurnipForPlants

31 Jan 2025

EmilyOh

Points +1074

Vegan
29 Jan 2025

Service was meh-

I’ll preface this with it being a holiday- lunar new year. It’s busy. We made a reservation and received a table outside which wasn’t great. We never received cups but were pointed to self service water, I ordered a dessert appetizer to eat while we wait knowing it would be a wait and never received it. Had to reorder the dessert 30 minutes later. It came with food.

Food was delish so I’m giving it 3 stars.
The staff was likely overwhelmed.
Bathroom was located in the hotel next door.

Other location is much better.

Pros: Good food

Cons: Minimal service , No bathrooms

Bonsimoo

Points +62

Vegan
20 Jan 2025

My new favourite resto

The vibe itself was worth the visit. Pretty in pink and pumping with jazz music—it was so chill! I wish I was based in KL so I could come by again. The food was outstanding. We had the banoffee pie (incredible), espresso cake and the “bacon and cheese” pastry. The flavours were fantastic! The staff were also lovely. I hope I can return! :,))

Pros: Everything, but especially the Banoffee pie

Cons: That it isn’t where I live

StefanoV.

Points +849

Vegan
19 Jan 2025

Fancy

Trendy bar in the center of Kuala Lumpur. There are various seats, both inside and outside the place. Young and chic atmosphere. Friendly staff who speak English. Not too extensive menu but with choices for all tastes. Good food slightly expensive. I found it too salty for my taste, portions ok. Overall a positive experience, I would recommend it and would go back, maybe not every day.

Ally307

Points +1431

Vegan
12 Jan 2025

Soft girl brunch spot 💅

Pretty interior, delicious food, amazing bakery!

GoldKarat

Points +121

Vegan
12 Jan 2025

Fantastic food and vibes

This place was a great first impression for Malaysia!

kfish14

Points +276

Vegan
08 Jan 2025

I will dream of the hungry tapir

Get the sunny bagel, it’s incredible. Just the most cutest vibe and decor I’ve ever seen. Great coffee, great service, huge menu choice. We also visited their other restaurant, just as amazing. Honestly one of my favourite vegan places I’ve ever been to.

Pros: Food is soooo tasty, Cutest vibe , Great menu choice

Cons: A bit expensive (but worth it!)

AdeleWarhaug

Points +32

Vegan
27 Dec 2024

Big YES!!!

Super nice staff, amazing food and great service. We would eat here at every meal. THANK YOU ❤️

Pros: Food, Service, Location

peasbeansandpulp

Points +325

Vegan
26 Dec 2024

Really nice food

Really nice restaurant
Nice food
I purchased a banana bread, croissants, and other cakes. They were all amazing.

Pros: Location, The food is just nice, Good portion size

Jspears

Points +1461

Vegan
22 Dec 2024

Incredible

All vegan with so many creative options. They have baked goods, main courses, bottomless brunch, kombucha, mock meats and mock seafood and so much more. Came for Christmas and they had an entire Christmas menu you can reserve a spot for. Amazing atmosphere inside and outside. #Veganuary

Newbie1144

Points +268

Vegan
20 Dec 2024

Trending café beside Sheraton Hotel in Chinatown

Great service, good location, food was tasty

Pros: Good service

Cons: Tea was expensive for $16

whumpty

Points +984

Vegan
06 Dec 2024

A must visit!

Lovely chilled vibe eatery, nicely decorated. Staff as super nice. Lots of incredible cake and pastry options! We visited 5 times in 2 weeks! Menu is great and varied and all the food we tried we loved. Highly recommend the tirasimu!

Pros: All food, Lovely cafe, Friendly staff

Chrjs

Points +472

Vegan
24 Nov 2024

Super cute place for a delicious brekkie

Super tasty food and fancy drinks, nice staff, pretty interior, slightly more expensive than other restaurants but absolutely worth it.

Pros: Good food, Nice place

Cons: A little bit pricey comparing to other restaurants

graceweber

Points +94

Vegan
11 Nov 2024

Favorite restaurant in Kl

Best vegan croissants ever!! The Pain Au Chocolat and cinnamon bun was so fresh and straight out of the oven. We went here practically everyday it was just too delicious! The hardest part was choosing what to order because everything was amazing. I highly recommend this cafe seriously the best vegan restaurant in KL😊 also don’t skip out on the sunny days bagel or pizza both were outstanding!

Pros: The service , Quality of food, Friendly

jague

Points +343

Vegan
07 Nov 2024

Best vegan Croissants

Super leckere belegte vegane Croissants. Sehr luftig. Auch die Kuchen sind sehr lecker. Falls ihr Veganer seid oder auch nicht, dann unbedingt hierher. Der Service war auch sehr freundlich und aufmerksam

Mia_e_mia

Points +244

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

Located in Chinatown

I saw on Happy Cow’s Instagram that this place serves one of the best vegan croissants, so of course, I had to try it – and it did not disappoint! The croissant was delicious, not overly sweet, with just the right balance. The breakfast selection was amazing and super creative; I could’ve happily tried everything on the menu. The decor was also very cool and added to the unique vibe of the place. I just wish we had a restaurant like this in Germany.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28

Pros: Variety of food, Croissants

Cons: Music was to loud

@Barash

Points +1871

Vegan
26 Oct 2024

The place to be in KL

This hotspot serves a wide and diverse range of appetizing food. The staff were very welcoming and helpful in explaining the choices. The decor looks great too!

tac123

Points +264

Vegan
23 Oct 2024

The best thing I’ve ever eaten

The mushroom rendang savoury croissant was INCREDIBLE. Lovely little cafe, good coffee and biscoff croissant too.

fisharefriendznotfood

Points +94

Vegan
19 Oct 2024

Can’t fault it!

Such a lovely atmosphere and cool seating. Service was so quick and friendly. Coffee delicious and I had the scrambled pastrami croissant which was gorgeeeeous. Every element really yummy.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-19

JoshMetcalf5

Points +460

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Disappointing

After an amazing meal at The Hungry Tapir, we decided to go to La Gula the next day for lunch. I am a hater of vegan cheese so I ordered one of the few menu items which didn’t mention containing fake cheese: Mr Rodrigo’s Deli, a ‘pastrami’ sandwich which said it came with “pickled red onions, mustard and gherkins”. Unfortunately what arrived contained a lot of vegan mayo, slabs of fake cheese and a very unappetising blue-dyed sauce. I picked out the pastrami pieces and left the rest. We also ordered a side of shoestring fries but they hadn’t arrived by the time we had finished eating and were ready to leave, so we had to ask for them to be removed from the bill (bearing in mind it was lunchtime and they weren’t especially busy). To drink I had the green juice which was unexpectedly small and some of which spilled due to the table being very wobbly.




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