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動物誌 vegan restaurant and bar est. since 2013 previously at 9, Lane 1, Jinglong St Wenshan District. Offers a menu of veggie burgers, sandwiches, fried snacks, and beer on tap in addition to non-alcoholic drinks. It's also a platform for artistic exhibits and other activist events. A short walk from LiuZhangLi MRT station. Reported closed, Jun 2019.


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45 Reviews

First Review by cj the taniwha

RunEatWorld

Points +2898

Vegan
26 Apr 2019

Fantastic

Great, laid back restaurant with friendly staff. Small menu of burgers and rice dishes, but I still took forever to decide what I wanted. Ended up going for the popular tofu rice with veggie patty, which didn't sound that exciting but it ended up being fantastic. Highly recommend checking it out.

CA89SS

Points +1770

Vegan
01 Apr 2019

Great burger

Best burger we have had in Taipei. The tartare burger is yummy as hell. Veggie patty is everything.

akufner

Points +203

Vegan
31 Mar 2019

Awesome cafe with great food.

Had the Tartar Burger, the Tofu Rice w/ veggie patty and the Mushroom soup side. All were so delicious. Also had a craft beer too.
Can highly recommend this place.

drlj

Points +610

Vegan
29 Mar 2019

Burgers, beer and activism!

A cute place, with great beer selection and delicious burgers. We had the kimchi burger and the wasabi burger. Fries were also chunky and lovely. Some great messages on walls - v LGBTQ friendly. They also like cats a lot.

Pros: Good for your wallet and soul, Friendly , Yummy burgers

Cons: Last order 8.30pm, A bit far from centre but easy on metro, Brownie a little dense - I prefer more gooey!

J&J

Points +84

Vegan
22 Feb 2019

Lovely place !

Lovely cafe with great food! More places like this need to exist !

jessika311

Points +1054

Vegan
13 Jan 2019

Pretty good

A bit of different style of burger patty at this place. Quite unique but tasty. Nice staff and really good cinnamon roll. Will return😄

Ruthie_T

Points +315

Vegan
11 Jan 2019

Tasty and homely

A small selection of vegan burgers and bowls plus a couple of desserts. We ordered the wasabi and tartare burgers and both were super tasty thanks to a hearty home made veg patty, tasty sauces and good quality bread rolls. They came with rustic hand cut chips which were delicious. Low key, lovely service and cool vibes. They have a few craft beers, would be great if they could stock a wine or cider for the non-beer drinkers.

SOMA93260

Points +105

Vegetarian
14 Oct 2018

Nice cafe

I felt welcome and enjoyed a tempe burger & salad.
Staff were very kind and hospitable. A
Good reading cafe with a progressive and modern vibe.

escapement

Points +128

Vegan
05 Oct 2018

Outstanding Vegan

This cafe represents the ideal of veganism and has got the mix right.
It’s message is simple and in everything they do.
I found it relaxing and full of reminders of why I became vegan.

Pros: Pure vegan, Wonderful food, Very affordable

KoenR

Points +17

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2018

Good food, reasonably priced

Paid 250NTD for a great burger and some fries. Staff speaks English.

monisonfire

Points +4799

Vegan
30 Jul 2018

nice little place! good burger!

lovely little place that not only cares about animals but also gay rights. very nice tasting tempeh burger. i especially liked the sprouts, sauce and that the bun was warm and crunchy. the fries (side) were also really good: thick cut & obviously hand-made. my friend had the tofu-rice with burger patty which wasn’t exactly my taste but still nice.
great selection of bottled (ipa) beer. very nice, welcoming atmosphere. great music! would come again if in mood for a burger!

Pros: atmosphere , great burgers & fries

Charlie.

Points +812

Vegan
20 May 2018

NEW Location!!!

Was so excited when I discovered one of my favourite Vegan restaurant in Taipei reopened in another location, about 7 minutes walk from LiuZhangLi MRT station. I thought they would close forever when I found out they ceased operation early this year, especially since they were so generous to share some of their signature menu recipes with their buddies of another vegan restaurant located at the same area, ZhenDe Coffee. It's good to know THEY ARE BACK!!! The closed down restaurant used to be famous in the locals, as well as tourists from all around the world. I'm very sure it will be the same for their relocated restaurant! I'm currently away from Taipei, will write another review when I return to Taipei but I am sure their food taste as GREAT as always!!!

Updated from previous review on 2018-05-20

V-for-Vegan

Points +876

Vegan
19 Mar 2018

Good ~

Cool place! Good food, okay service. Most important everything is vegan & for the animals (you can even tell from the restaurant name itself!). The sandwich was delicious, also the KimChi Tofu rice bowl!

Updated from previous review on 2018-03-19

bubalus_bubalis

Points +13

Vegetarian
10 Feb 2018

Okay place, but a bit disappointing

A friend recommended this place, and the reviews on this page were very good, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately, the place didn't exactly meet our expectations.

First of all, it's quite hard to find, hidden in an alley, and the sign outside is not clearly visible and readable.

Secondly, as noted by other reviewers, the place is very tiny, and the outside seats are not that comfortable. It does look nice though, and it is well designed and furnished (except for the outside seats).

Then the food, the reason we came here of course. The wasabi burger was so-so. It looked very nice and was served with a salad and some orange parts. The burger was not bad, but not special either. It didn't have much taste, and fell apart quite easily, even with the stick put in the middle of the burger. We've had better burgers here in Taipei, for the same price or only slightly more expensive.

The tofu rice with kimchi patty was okay, but again, nothing special. The kimchi seemed fresh and was actually one of the better we had here in Taiwan. The rice came with tofu, which was okay. The patty was a bit different from the vegetarian/vegan "mock meats" we've had so far in Taiwan, with some vegetable filling instead of a bean/mushroom-based filling. The outside of the burger was pretty tasty, the filling a bit bland for our taste. The price was reasonable and comparable to other more "fancy" vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Taipei.

Overall, we think that "About Animals" was an okay place, but nothing very special and it did not meet the high expectations we had. We went to better vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Taipei, and "About Animals" doesn't really stand out.

The cat was very cute though!

Pros: Place looks nice, so does the food, Good kimchi, The cat

Cons: Hard to find, Taste of the food is a bit bland

JustineCass

Points +106

Vegan
30 Jan 2018

Amazing eco-friendly, vegan restaurant

This restaurant is small, homey and wonderful. It is a little out of the way (I took an uber during my trip to the area only to go to this restaurant). I had the tartar burger (or something like that) and it was delicious. More expensive than your usual restaurant in Taipei, but you are paying for specialty food. Highly recommend for vegans and vegetarians!

TimmyTesseract

Points +34

Vegan
14 Jan 2018

peaceful vibe & a lovely cat

The wasabi burger is out of this world. Highly recommended!

LarrahV

Points +619

Vegan
14 Jan 2018

Lovely place, lovely staff, beautiful food

Lovely place to hangout at, nice food, and the staff is just as lovely. Highly recommended x

Npczski

Points +89

Mostly Veg
03 Jan 2018

chill atmosphere, yummy food

We LOVED our green burger and tofu kimchi bowl. Yum! We finished our meal with a matcha latte and loved that too. Inclusive atmosphere.

VeganTravel095

Points +30

Vegan
25 Sep 2017

Great

The wassabi burger is a must here! I love the wide selection of alcohol, the atmosphere and the cat. Love this restaurant.

Pros: The wassabi burger , Good price , Atmosphere

Cons: None

Carli

Points +47

Vegan
02 Sep 2017

fresh, delicious and funky

I just ate the Green Monster- a blanched broccoli burger which was amazing!! Everyone else in the cafe was also ordering it, it seems to be popular. It sounds weird I know, but seriously you have to try it! Vegan heaven :)

I also enjoyed the iced mountain coffee which was iced black coffee with coconut icecream. Yum!!

Lovely chilled cafe with a nice vibe. Very peaceful location :)

Jolamming

Points +22

Vegan
23 May 2017

Hidden gem

About Animals is slightly hidden away down a quiet back street. It is well worth seeking out for some tasty vegan food and drink and a nice laid back environment.
We visited on a Saturday and it was a little busy due to there not being many tables,however we came back 30 minutes later and were able to sit and enjoy a delicious vegan burger and fries. We opted for the house party with wasabi mayo which came with a side salad and fruit. We also ordered a large serve of their fries which were crispy and delicious.

Most of the menu comprises burgers of various kinds but there are also a few rice dishes and some nice sounding sides. They offer craft beer,soy coffee,shakes and a small dessert selection.
Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food,even if it is a little more than your standard street food type establishment but at least you know that everything you are eating is vegan friendly.

Pros: Completely vegan, Laid back, Reasonably priced

Cons: Minimal seating inside

Rosa veg

Points +2060

Vegan
22 Apr 2017

Excellent vegan burger

Very good vegan burger and fries . Nice place . Worth a visit

AndyCB

Points +2151

Vegan
19 Apr 2017

Delicious burgers, fries, oyster mushrooms and beer!

We visited About Animals twice during our visit, trying three types of burger (wasabi, tartar and tofu skin, as well as fries, deep-fried oyster mushrooms and ice cream. All delicious.

The bread they use is really tasty, and the salad that comes with the burger is so well dressed that is would be great to have as a standalone dish. They also serve some great craft beers, including some local varieties.

This is a small venue with a great atmosphere and clearly a group of people with a strong and broad social conscience.

A great way to end our stay in Taipei!

Pros: Delicious burgers, Great value for money

LilacHippy

Points +12170

Vegan
08 Apr 2017

Great for Burger Lovers

If you are a burger fan then it will be up your street as they have a huge selection. I didn't try the Asian food but saw other peoples and it looked really good and huge portions too. Only problem is that it is a bit small and cramped. Also the dessert selection could be improved.
Alcohol selection is good especially if you like craft beer.

Pros: All vegan, Good choices for alcohoic and non-alcoholic drink, Generous portions

Cons: Small restaurant with limited seating

HaileyPoLa

Points +1118

Vegan
06 Mar 2017

Loved everything about it!

I loved the fact that you can find vegan burger, hotdog as well as rice dishes with kimchi there. The vegan milk tea was amazing as well. It's probably the most pro-animal rights restaurant in Taiwan. There aren't too many seats in the restaurant so making a reservation is advised.

It's also very close to vegan grocery store iVegan at the same MRT station.

Pros: food, atmosphere, cats

mikea1985

Points +54

Vegetarian
20 Jan 2017

Great burgers, good import beer selection

All vegan, all awesome.
All the burgers are good. They apparently have other foods on the menu, but I've never ventured much outside the burger page of the menu except the one time they were out of burger patties.
Their homemade burger patty (made of king oyster mushrooms and other vegetables mushed together), which is used in many but not all of the burgers, is very good. The bread used for all of the burgers is excellent, no boring McDonals bun here, this is a nice whole-wheat bun with flax and other seeds on top.
My personal favourites are the Onion Mushroom burger (which has tofu skin and fried sliced onion and mushrooms), the Fried Mushroom burger (which as the "patty" uses a bunch of breaded & deep fried king oyster mushrooms) and the Wasabi burger (their house patty with wasabi "mayo"). The burgers cost 200-250 NT. On Mondays the burgers are 20% off.

The fries are very good, and so are the fried mushrooms (deep fried king oyster mushrooms). The burgers do not come with fries any more, so you have to order them separately.
The green tea desert comes with ice cream, which is pretty awesome.

They quite a good selection of import (and a few specialty local) beers, at reasonable prices (180-250 NT per bottle, which for an import beer at a restaurant is not bad in Taipei). The selection changes regularly. I think both Wednesday and Friday has a drinks-related special (I think Wednesday is 10% off beer, I don't remember what the Friday one is).

Seating is very limited (they seat about 18 inside plus 12 outside), so you'll often have to sit outside or eat fast to get out before a reservation arrives; or make a reservation!

The service can be a bit slow, especially when they are busy; We used to joke that they only have one deep fryer and therefore can only make two burgers at a time.
They painted and rearranged the place a bit recently, which made it look a bit nicer and added a few seats I think. The food preparation time seems to have gotten better as well, so maybe they bought a second deep fryer.

If you like cats, this is a good place to go, since there are almost always cats hanging around outside and occasionally inside.

Pros: Good burgers. , 20% off burgers Monday. Buy 10 burgers get one fre, Good import beer selection at reasonable prices.

Cons: Sometimes a bit slow when busy. , Often busy.

Snailface

Points +76

Vegan
22 Dec 2016

delicious tofu burger

Food is great here. The tofu sesame burger is delicious. Some raisins in the bun which was a bit weird. Menus is in English. No options (besides icecream) for celiacs.

Pros: yummy. decent pricing. nice outdoor area

Cons: no options for celiacs




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