Vegan In London

Having lived in London for a year now I've visited more than my fair share of places with incredible vegan options and it seemed selfish not to share them with you all! Here's my ultimate guide of where to eat vegan in London. From matcha lattes to breakfasts, brunches, burgers and desserts, from vegan options to fully vegan, here are 40+ places to get your hands on some great vegan food in London! I'll keep updating this list as I try new places, so watch this space and comment below if you know somewhere I just have to try!

Ultimate 5 Bean Chili

There's something so comforting about a bowl of chili and having not eaten meat in over 12 years, bean chili was always something my mum would cook when I was growing up, we'd serve it with some nachos, sometimes guac or sour cream too and dig in! This is my ultimate 5 bean chili, served with crispy tortilla pieces, guac, cashew sour cream and fresh coriander! 

My mum's chili has a secret ingredient that, in my opinion makes the whole dish; a humble can of baked beans. It adds a unique flavour and sweetness that perfectly compliments the smoky, spicy flavour. You can whip this meal up in 20 minutes if you're in a rush, or sit back and let it simmer away, after all, meals like chili, casseroles and curries always taste better as leftovers! When all the flavour has been cooked off for longer and just marries together perfectly. This is definitely more of a milder chili, but there's nothing stopping you adding hot chili powder, extra chipotle flakes, or even serving up with jalapenos if you're a spice lover!

Mexican Tofu Scramble Wraps

Weekends were made for brunching and what could be better than a delicious tofu scramble? This Mexican inspired tofu scramble is flavoured with smoky paprika and cumin, mixed with black beans, tomatoes and coriander, all folded into a grilled wrap and drizzled with a lime-coriander crema. 

This scramble is super simple, coming together effortlessly in under 20 minutes, so whether it's a lazy Sunday brunch or a post-workout refuel, you'll still have plenty of time to relax and enjoy your weekend. Simply scramble the tofu in a skillet, warm up the wraps in a griddle pan and blend the cashew crema.

Wasabi Ginger Tofu Poké Bowls

Poké originates from Hawaii, meaning 'to slice or cut' and typically refers to fish. Poké bowls are usually comprised of marinated raw fish, served over rice with veggies and a sauce packed with that delicious umami flavour. This bowl uses marinated tofu and a mix of dressed veg on a base of wholegrain rice, served with a wasabi ginger mayo.

This poké bowl is made up of marinated wasabi ginger tofu, wakame sesame salad, edamame, creamy avo slices, lightly pickled radish and red cabbage, matchstick carrots, sliced cucumber, wholegrain rice, pickled ginger and a garnish of spring onions, sesame seeds and radish sprouts, all served up with the most incredible wasabi ginger mayo, bringing all the flavours and textures together. This is my ultimate poké bowl, but you can always make yours with fewer components or use some veg you already have on hand.

Almond Satay Nourish Bowls

Happy new year and happy Veganuary! In the post-Christmas run up to the new year it's a mix of wanting to get up and get on with things and also relishing in the glorious time off, where you're not expected to do anything but see friends and family and eat up all the left-overs. By the time new year rolls around, you've eaten enough cheese and crackers to feed a small army and you're more than looking forward to getting some truly nourishing food inside you.

You're probably thinking about your new year's resolutions - things that you said to yourself back in September you should get on with, but instead put it off, until you can be held accountable by a new year rolling around. If your new year's resolution is something health-focused, learning something new, or even trying Veganuary, chances are you've got some sort of goal for this year and I wish you all the best in achieving what you set out to!