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A herbivore dining experience and cocktail bar in Chinatown since Jan 2020. Menu pays ode to Malaysian heritage where East meets West. Brews it own li hing (rice wine), and pairs it with sharing plates. Dine inside or on the patio. Offers an all day breakfast. Reported fully vegan February 2024. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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135, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50000
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 17 Feb 2025 by ARN14
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Added by Makissa on 24 Jan 2020
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243 Reviews
First Review by jenniferrodrigo
Melb4veg
Points +55
One of the best vegan meals I have had! - Edit
Great atmosphere in this cozy upstairs restaurant. We had the shared menu for 2 people - fantastic flavours and variety of dishes. All the staff were super friendly and aimed to please. Will definitely be back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-12
Pros: Atmosphere, Service
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vheegan2
Points +1332
big yum - Edit
Was reaaaally difficult to pick what to eat because everything sounded too good. We ended up choosing the nasi lemak, friend cheeken, pulled bbq pok bap. All three were delicious with generous serving sizes.
Read moreThere was heaps of cakes and desserts at the counter that looked amazing but I was just too full to try any.
Really really recommend while in KL.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-09
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Justafrenchie
Points +194
Positive experience - Edit
This restaurant offers lots of options of both traditional Malay food and western food. Everything is delicious and fresh. If it was closer to my place I would have definitely come back
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xinru_t
Points +10465
Vegan Bar & Impressive Fusion Menu - Edit
Fully vegan restaurant with chic atmosphere, featuring a bar and fusion menu. While we didn’t order the cocktails or Western-inspired dishes, the Malaysian-inspired food we ordered absolutely blew us away and we returned during our short trip just to have more! Amazed by how they focused mainly on whole-food plant-based ingredients such as hedgehog mushrooms, yet created such flavour bombs that very single dish was a party in our mouths. My partner and I rated this our top favourite eatery in KL, highly recommended it to our friends, and would love to revisit in the future if possible! Btw they have live bands on selected nights too~ This outlet is located in Chinatown, just a stone’s throw away from the famous Kwai Chai Hong restored heritage laneway showcasing 1960s-era interactive murals. There is another newer outlet located in Bangsar as well!
Read moreTapir’s Nasi Lemak (RM 27)
Jungle Laksa (RM 29)
Roti Canai (RM 20)
Ibu’s Mee Goreng (RM 26)
Mama’s Satay (RM 28)
Kung Pao Lettuce Wraps (RM 22)
Teh Tarik Mocktail (RM 17)
Chrysanthemum Wild Kombucha (RM 13)
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-24
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Polpi
Points +77
Top - Edit
Locale molto curato, personale gentile, cibo molto buono e con ampia scelta. Consigliato!!!
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·X·
Points +29417
The Hungry Tapir - Edit
We absolutely adored this restaurant! The ambiance and decor were simply lovely, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They offer a wide variety of options, but the jungle curry laksa is a must-try! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the tofu was incredibly spongy, soaking up every drop of deliciousness. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the veggies inside were equally tasty.
Read moreWe also ordered a tempeh appetizer, which was fantastic. For takeaway, we ordered three of their baked goods, but unfortunately, they didn’t quite live up to our expectations. The chocolate croissant and butter croissant were so hard that I couldn’t even finish a bite. The red velvet cookie was delicious, but I didn’t care for the white ingredients in the center.
Despite these minor hiccups, we had a wonderful time at this restaurant and would definitely return for the laksa and tempeh!
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-23
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richpesto
Points +434
Excellent vegan dining! - Edit
I loved my experience here from the artwork/posters in the stairs leading up to the restaurant, the atmosphere, and the food. I walked in without a reservation as a solo customer, and I was seated at the long table by the front window. I ordered the jungle laksa and chrysanthemum kombucha. Both were superb. I wanted to order lots more but resisted since I was eating alone. It would have been wasted. If I am being nitpicky, I’d say the veggies (green beans and eggplant) in the laksa could have had a bit more flavor. Maybe prepared with a sear/caramelization. I didn’t spend much time thinking about that as I finished the entire serving. I’ll almost definitely return here before I leave KL.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-21
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JennaHancock
Points +339
A ton of options - Edit
If you've ever wanted to try the local cuisine, but you're vegan, come here. They have nasi lemak, roti Cenai, and even Tea Tarik. All vegan!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service, Food selection
Cons: Music a little loud
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linsey93
Points +837
Must visit - Edit
Cute decor and great food
Read moreLove the vibe
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-05
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Roym303
Points +11
Just loveable - Edit
Super cozy place with a good ambiance, and amazing food.
Read morePros: Menu Selection, Design, Tea
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VegBren
Points +161
Wonderful - Edit
Beautiful restaurant, 100% vegan. Staff are warm, friendly and helpful.
Read moreWe had the rendang baguette, the TLTA sando, whipped tofu and miso bowl and the masak lemak fettuccine. Oh and the spicy tempeh fingers. All amazing, generous portions. I also had mango ice cream for dessert, one scoop which was huge. The entire menu looks delicious, as does the drinks menu. It was too hot for cocktails so we had juice and water.
Highly recommended for anyone in KL.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-02
Pros: Menu, Staff
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MohammedAl-ahmadi
Points +22
Wonderful vegan food - Edit
Great atmosphere! Incredible options and some unique dishes
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-30
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Ardavon
Points +423
Top Notch - Edit
Food was excellent, also great ambiance for a dinner/date
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-18
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whereisdebbie
Points +7775
Amazing food - Edit
I went here because of the diverse menu, with many fusion dishes you can only find here. Unfortunately when I was there half of the menu wasn’t available, especially none of the bread products (which was what I wanted to try).
Read moreInstead I opted for the traditional roti canai, which was confirmed to be only a little spicy the spicy would be on the side. The food was very delicious (my first roti canai ever) with the spicy tempeh indeed being a bit spicy, but not too much. I also opted for a lychee rose kombucha which was delicious too. Staff was very friendly and attentive and portion size was good. I would’ve tried one of there delicious looking cakes but I was too full.
It has to be mentioned I went there on a Tuesday at noon and they seemed to be closed. Either they close some days without notice, or maybe they sometimes open later than 12.00.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-13
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TaylorDale
Points +328
Really great - Edit
Love the satay sticks - so many great options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
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whumpty
Points +1537
Updated for 2026 - Edit
2026: a little disappointed with our return visit today. The food was good although the caeser salad was a little bland. We found the staff to be rude. One of the servers was clearly annoyed with us for asking for a coffee and her misunderstanding thinking we wanted another meal even though we had finished eating. When we corrected her she was rude and made us feel bad for her error. It left a bad taste and we won't be back.
Read more2024/25: The resturant is beautifully decorated and atmospheric
The staff are lovely and the food is incredible! Cannot fault it! Especially loved that there are kids options and the 'fried cheeken'. Highly recommend
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-06
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cari_132
Points +544
sehr lecker - Edit
schöne Atmosphäre mit verschiedenem veganen Essen. Es gibt eine riesen Auswahl an asiatischen und westlichen Gerichten sowie Kuchen. Unser Besuch war wirklich sehr schön. Ich hatte die vegane Carbonara mit Karotten Speck, sie war wirklich sehr gut und extrem cremig 😍
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-13
Pros: auswahl, dessert
Cons: etwas teurer
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Agato
Points +264
Amazing place - Edit
Truly amazing place!! The space is incredible and the atmosphere so chill! The food is delicious and not that expensive!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-30
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gthompson23712
Points +46
Best vegan food in KL - Edit
They've got a wide menu where you can try adaptations on Malaysian food and your other favourites like burgers, pasta etc. We normally getting the sharing platter and enjoy and mix. The drinks are very good too. The cakes are even better. Service is excellent and it always has a nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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elputocardi
Points +6384
Delicious food and cool place - Edit
Cool vibe jazzy western place with lots of vegan dishes.
Read moreLoved the roti canal and vegan macncheese
Expensive but worth the miney.
Vegan smoothies amazing!!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-22
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noragryffin
Points +301
Cool - Edit
They have a vegan version of the national dish „nasi lemak“ which was good but a bit underwhelming and pricey. Still a nice place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-10
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juicy161
Points +509
Good vegan restaurant - Edit
They have so many dishes. Some of them have a more western influence. I really enjoyed the food there.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-10
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NatalijaAniscenko
Points +177
Nice place - Edit
We visited this lively spot twice and really enjoyed the vibe. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming!
Read moreThe place has two distinct seating areas: one near the window, which is bright and airy, and a main hall with dim lighting. The main hall is quite cozy, though it can be a bit of a challenge to read the menu in the dark! :)
Food-wise, we tried the beetroot burger(i dont eat bread, so asked without a bun, unfortunately wasn’ really satisfied by patty) tempeh sticks, and the tofu scramble. We also had the hibiscus tea — a little tip: ask for some syrup on the side, it really brings out the flavour and makes it much more delicious.
Last time had salad and pasta which were actually better selection than today’s.
What is nice - they have a great selection of cakes 🍰
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-08
Pros: Friendly, Quick , Serving
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marie.esiuol
Points +1065
Delicious food & lovely staff! - Edit
Lovely Malaysian dishes made vegan - we’ve asked the staff for recommendations and they all exceeded our expectations. A must try!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-03
Pros: Lovely staff, Great interior , Good drinks
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RugbyNerd
Points +2261
Place to be in KL? - Edit
Wenn Mensch sich die Bewertungen hier und die Fotos anschaut, dass ist das hungrige Tapir (genialer Name für eine vegetarisches Restaurant) der Ort, wo Mensch in Kuala Lumpur gegessen haben muss.
Read moreDas Restaurant hat ne nettes Atmosphäre und dass Essen ist auch ziemlich gut, aber auch nichts krass außergewöhnlich.
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Septneil
Points +13
Lovely and relaxed - Edit
Off the street and up the stairs to a great room with plenty of character. The room had a great relaxing feeling with exposed wooden ceilings and brickwork. Food was great and service was just right(Gav was our waiter) This was a great find and if we were staying in KL we would probably be there every night
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good selection (food and drink), Atmosphere
Cons: Lighting was a bit dim
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happy_banana
Points +2315
Wonderful food & ambience - Edit
The vibes are so fun, the staff was so friendly, and the food was delicious! Recommend for a nice dinner while in KL. I didn't quite love the "steakk" (lionsmane mushroom) because I think it wasn't salty/flavored enough but the jungle laksa was delicious, as was the citrus-y and very refreshing tempeh salad. I also got a kombucha which was great!
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