木葉粗食 at 鼓南街30號 is a farm-to-table cafe that serves western-fusion menu and sources organic ingredients from its own farm and other local farmers. Seasonal menu includes items such as soups, sandwiches, pita, dessert chocolate pie, brownie, ice-cream, tea, single-origin coffee with macadamia or almond milk. Labels gluten-free and buddhist items. Contemporary setting. Est. 2015 previously at 57 Linquan St. Reopened open May 2023. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Fri 11:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm. Hours are flexible - call ahead.
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23 Reviews
First Review by cherryblossom153
medereiziger
Points +165
Hit or miss - Edit
Not actually open during their posted hours, just like every other vegetarian restaurant ever. Always closed Wednesdays, but this was a Thursday.
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RohanVijay
Points +52
Really good food. Healthy and fulfilling. - Edit
I really love this cozy restaurant. The food is delicious and the people are very sweet. I tried the Laksa mung bean noodles, a cup of hot chocolate and a pumpkin pie brownie with coconut ice cream.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-02
Pros: Friendly staff, Healthy food, Nice ambience
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2169
Vegan cookies :) - Edit
We stopped by to grab some cookies on our way to see sunset at the beach on a Sunday! The owner was super lovely and the drinks sounded amazing! We just got 2 cookies to go😄(cookie monster and a brownkie!)
Read morePros: cosy inside
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EightyOne
Points +141
Great food, attentive staff - Edit
We had Falafel burgers as a menu plus Papaya Shakes and Cafe Lattes.
Read moreStaff explained a lot in excellent English.
Food was prepared with a lot of love and commitment.
Pros: All vegan, attentive staff , Made with love
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SanneBloemarts
Points +17
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
What I particularly liked about this hidden gem was that each dish was explained and shared with great care. Giving value to the food and respect to the chef.
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LisaSpykers
Points +8739
Delicious and fresh - Edit
The food here is really well made: the falafel burger was one of the best I've had, the sushi full of flavor, and the sweet potato creme brulee muy rico.
Read moreThe menu has a nice variety of items but on the day we went, half of them weren't available which was a little disappointing. Nonetheless, a very nice dining experience.
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Sire
Points +78
Farm to table freshness you can taste - Edit
This all vegan restaurant was amazing. From the kindness of the staff to the amazing flavors of the food. I really loved everything about it and cannot wait to go back.
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VanessaGabriel
Points +231
Very cute little café - Edit
I really much like to come here because the food is made with so much love and tastes really delicious. Also the atmosphere of the Restaurant is really nice. They have a little house cat that likes to walk around. The food is very colorful and good. Especially I like that they have vegan cakes which is rather difficult to find in Kaohsiung.
Read morePros: Full vegan restaurant, Good food, Vegan desserts / cakes
Cons: More expensive compared to other places
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globetrottingbaes
Points +30
Great burgers and drinks - Edit
Loved the burgers and the cold brew tea, and iced drop coffee. Pumpkin soup could've used some salt and pepper. The cinnemon rolls looked sad so we didn't try them. Mushroom burger was a highlight!
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kwrose
Points +21
Organic vegetarian restaurant near ferry to Cijin - Edit
We had lunch here on our way to Cijin, and very glad we did. Freshly prepared dishes, with some ingredients from their own farm. Relaxed feel. Staff speak English. Cash only
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vic.kynda
Points +146
Great ambience and menu - Edit
All whole food menu and delicious desserts. They are also very friendly and we had some good chats ☺ Inspiring to see businesses that care about the world and environment.
Read morePros: All vegan, Romantic ambience
Cons: Nothing
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taiwanesetexan
Points +11578
Fake cinnamon roll: sad! - Edit
I came here on a friend’s recommendation, but perhaps I should’ve asked what she ordered. The hot cocoa (NT$140) was good but quite pricey for it’s small portion size, and the cinnamon roll (NT$85) couldn’t attempt to hold a candle to Cinnaholic. I will credit Mottainai for trying out a lemon glaze so that the cinnamon roll didn’t taste overly sweet, but this is a pastry that shouldn’t be steamed like a Chinese bun! I can’t recommend going for the food based on my experience, but the ambience is nice.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, cute ambience
Cons: expensive, mediocre food, small portions
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Benjkd
Points +37
Delicious food in a great chill coffee ! - Edit
Kindly welcomed by the staff/owner and by their cat, I ordered their pull mushroom burger. The sides were excellent
Read moreAll the food is Vegan . All meal are freshly made. Also great coffee, different single origins !
A perfect spot while visiting pier 2 area! Loved it. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes !
Pros: Clear menu , all vegan, Great coffees. Great spot for drink too., Great sitting!
Cons: None.
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itravelforveganfood
Points +1824
Vegan cafe with a unique vibe - Edit
Read more in this vegan Kaohsiung guide: https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-kaohsiung-guide/
Read moreThis vegan cafe near Sizhiwan Station is one of my favorites in Kaohsiung. Located on the ground floor of an old Chinese building, Mottainai Cafe kept some parts of the original elements, like the gate and the window frames, and build the interior with the original building in mind. The result is a beautiful modern cafe with a unique local vibe that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Homemade nut milk, fairtrade cocoa powder and desserts that don’t use refined sugar, the menu shows care and thoughts put into by the owners. You can find burgers, bowls, desserts and drinks in the menu. After you’ve decided what to order, you pay at the counter first before the meal.
The food and drinks are well made and delicious. I especially love the red beetroot cashew milk latte with a cute latte art on top. The milk is thick with a layer of foam on top. The desserts, cookie and raw chocolate tart, are both delicious.
Pros: All vegan, Good food and service
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JoyceChen
Points +118
Great concept, poor execution - Edit
The concept/atmosphere is great here. Warm staff, cute cat. However, the food is a bit lackluster.I dont mind less flavorful healthy food, but the curry and the burger were just bland... period. The only memorable item was the jackfruit nutmilk, which was indeed very tasty. I hope they continue to figure out the flavors of their main dishes... because i really want to love this place!
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Lizjm
Points +52
Delightful vegan café - Highly recommend! - Edit
Love this place. Everything is vegan! I've been back many times. My favourites were the "chicken" burger, falafel pitas, pumpkin soup, latte with homemade macadamia nut milk, matcha latte with homemade macadamia nut milk and “cheese”cake. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. The staff are so nice and they take great care in making beautiful dishes (for example, check out my photo of the cheesecake with handpicked flower petals on top). They are quick, helpful and can speak English if you need. They always bend over backwards to make sure that we are enjoying ourselves. They source their food from local farmers and focus on organic. They also give us discounts on our bill because we bike to the restaurant, so be sure to bring your bike! Delighted to see a good vegan restaurant in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-10
Pros: Delicious vegan food , Helpful and friendly staff, Great atmosphere
Cons: Somewhat expensive, Smallish portions
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EdisTheName
Points +102
Delicious Vegan food - Edit
Great food in a super cozy place. Try the Chickpea vegan hamburger with a soup and smoothie. The cookies for dessert top off the meal for a all around excellent place.
Read moreGreat staff too whom are super nice!
Pros: Delicious Food. Try the Chickpea burger., Super nice staff, Small cozy restaurant.
Cons: Far away from center (but worth the MRT/taxi/bus!)
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plantbased_glutard
Points +236
Wholesome plant-based cafe! - Edit
This plant-based whole food cafe with gluten-free options is a true gem. Service is friendly. Food is clean, fresh, delicious and beautiful. The space is cozy, quiet and animal-friendly. Would go here every time I visit Kaohsiung.
Read morePros: Local organic ingredients, Raw food, Great vibe
Cons: Small space so better to book a table ahead.
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giel
Points +118
Amazing! - Edit
One of the best, kindest and delicious vegan restaurants I ever visited. Organic and every dish is made with such care and has a delicacy of one kind.
Read morePros: High quality ingredients, Original tastes and combinations, Amounts drinks
Cons: Not cheap but worth the price
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HelenWoods
Points +429
Was told there were no seats available and needed to book. - Edit
Can't comment. Couldn't eat there despite many seats available.
Read morePros: Looked nice.
Cons: Need to book
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kaliyanei
Points +167
Pleasant, but not as brilliant as described. - Edit
First of all, the food is very good (smallish portions). Clear labelling, too. Food prep and even serving the drinks take a long time, but a lot of love goes into the preparations. Unfortunately, the descriptions are misleading. Ordered matcha au lait, supposedly with macadamia milk, came with almond milk. Tiny smoothie for 150 TWD. The "chickpea salad with bread" consisted of 4 rusks, a small glass of sweet porridge, a splash of jam, lettuce and 2 tablespoons of a quinoa-like salad (which might have been the chickpeas) - not at all what I expected. They do ask about allergies, at least. 800 TWD for 2 drinks, one soup and two mains. The farm-to-table approach is not consistent, since as per their info board, a lot of the organic ingredients are imported (e.g. almonds from the US). Friendly, English-speaking staff and English menu available. We were a little unpleasantly surprised when, minutes after (sic!) being seated, we were asked for a reservation, which we didn't have. We were then "allowed" to stay as another party was leaving. Funnily, half the seats remained empty throughout the afternoon - what was the off-putting fuss for? Altogether, very mixed feelings about this place.
Read moreCons: expensive, inaccurate descriptions, food not as local as described
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letsmeetinourdreams
Points +45
BRILLIANT PLACE - Edit
This place has everything; super tasty food and drinks (which is mostly locally produced), a nice interior and very friendly staff. For people like me, who needs English translation, the staff speaks English fluently (or at least when I have been there) and there is an English menu. Simply just perfect!
Read moreThey also make the best espresso I had in ages.
Updated from previous review on 2018-02-12
Pros: super tasty food , locally produced, a very friendly and cosy place
Cons: nothing to complain about
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cherryblossom153
Points +563
Organic vegan food - Edit
The first time I went there, they didn't have any vegan food. Everything was sold out!
Read moreBut I still went there a few times after that and their vegan food is good. I love their organic tea but I would say that their meals are nothing special. They recently also changed the menu, so now they don't serve any burgers. Their raw cheese cake was good but still frozen when I got it. I have eaten raw cake before but it was never frozen! So I didn't really like that. Their portions are very tiny!! For example before when I got a burger with fries and soup, the soup was really watery and I just got like 4 really tiny fries. If the fries would have an actual normal size I would say that they just gave me one haha!
The owners are really friendly though and if you have any questions you can ask them on Facebook (also in English), the staff in the restaurant doesn't speak English.
Pros: Friendly staff, Organic and healthy food
Cons: Tiny portions, Expensive, Boring menu
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