Vegan
Organic
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Asian
Spanish
NOTE: Requires registration to visit and tourists may not be welcome. Gastronomic cultural association. Food is vegan, with a two dish menu which includes spring water, bread and dessert for lunch, and dishes for sharing at dinner. You decide how much to pay, as there is no set price. Has table-top games. Registration is free - new visitors contact ahead to confirm opening and membership details. Reported open February 2024. Open Mon-Sun 21:00-00:00, Tue-Sat 14:00-16:30, Sun 14:00-17:00.
78 Reviews
First Review by lizipfe
AitorBegeta
Points +1695
Tourists go home - Edit
En el cartel exterior pone menú solo para socios y en el interior hay un cartel de ‘Tourists go home’
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AntonioDiazLopez
Points +416
Local Anticapitalista Inclusivo - Edit
La comida estaba riquísima y el local hace comedores benéficos con fines sociales relacionados con la comunidad LGTBI.
Read morePros: Etico, Comida muy buena, Buen precio
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ChiaraB.
Points +23
Un'esperienza sensoriale - Edit
Un'inaspettata e ricca cena informale in un'atmosfera avvolgente e autentica. Il locale emana un'energia pura, casalinga e di reale interesse e amore per gli animali e i piatti serviti sono davvero deliziosi e ricercati. Super consigliato per un'esperienza genuina!
Read morePros: Cibo ottimo, Atmosfera unica, Menù dinamico e ricercato
Cons: Location molto rustica
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Veganeatss
Points +16
Xenophobia in 2023. Would rate it lower if I could. - Edit
Really shocking to find a place like this in today's age. Xenophobia at its best they have a strong prejudice against anyone not from Valencia.
Read moreThis restaurant doesn't stand for veganism - to minimise oppression and exploitation when it clearly oppresses others from different countries or even provinces.
Cons: Xenophobic
Guest
Dok
Points +334
„Tourists Go Home - You are not welcome“ - Edit
„Tourists Go Home - You are not welcome“
Read moreCons: „Tourists Go Home - You are not welcome“
VeganAnimal
Very sad and very not vegan 💔
Read moreDok
Indeed :/
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Rauchi03
Points +78
Interesting concept - Edit
I went here because I thought it was a vegan restaurant. Indeed it was, but with an interesting twist: they offer a daily fixed (lunch) menu which consists of 4-5 courses, and in the end you pay them what you think the food was worth. There's free water and you can order other drinks at the bar.
Read moreThe first three courses (a dip, a soup and a seafood imitation) were exceptionally good! I personally could have stopped there since the main and the dessert were not really my taste, but everything was high quality and really well prepared.
The staff was sceptical about me being there since I was obviously a tourist and their target audience are locals. They were not rude, but I didn't feel too welcome either.
I love the initiative and their cause and enjoyed the experience (and definitely the food!), but don't think I would return. I prefer fixed prices.
Pros: Exceptionally good food, Daily changing menu
Cons: Pay as you want is not for me, Fixed menu - no changes possible
Guest
anett_catt
Points +433
Good concept, but not very welcoming - Edit
It’s not a restaurant, so don’t expect being served like in a restaurant. Same food gets served to everyone and it’s a new menu daily. You decide yourself how much to pay and all the profits go to animal charities, so CASH ONLY!
Read moreIn general food was nice but a bit bland as I expected a bit more after reading all the great reviews. Service was very quick though.
I was although startled by is a massive sign saying “tourists not welcome”. Even tho I am a Spanish citizen, it did feel a discriminative for a vegan and supposedly “inclusive” place … if money goes for the good cause why care who is paying?
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: Non profit, Money goes to charities , Unlimited water
Cons: Cash only
Guest
JudithMartinez
Points +177
Comida rica pero mucho calor - Edit
Comida muy sencilla y cantidades ajustadas, pero de buen sabor. El problema es el excesivo calor que hizo, varios clientes tuvimos que acelerar nuestra marcha, pues no teníamos ni un ventilador en nuestra dirección. El postre muy rico
Read moreCons: Muchísimos calor, No tiene aire, y mesas sin ventilador
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kool_kitchen
Points +848
Xenophobic to vegan travelers - Edit
We went to go check it out and were very disappointed to see a sign saying Tourists not welcome. So we didn't go in. I can't imagine any other country or any city anywhere in the world with such a xenophobic attitude toward vegan/veggie travelers. Vegans and vegetarians have enough trouble finding decent places to eat or just existing amongst very meat-centric and meat dominate attitudes all over the world. As a veggie from 1985, I can remember when the options were very slim indeed. The one place I thought you could find solace for us and a welcome, no matter where we come from is at veggie and vegan restaurants around the world. This is really disappointing and perhaps Happy Cow should rethink listing this restaurant or at least contact them and say something. It's sadly very xenophobic and it feels at odds with Veganism and Happy Cow's values.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-24
Cons: Xenophobic to foreigners
markieteeee
Awful.
Read moreAleMc
Hi! Im from Valencia and i want to apologize for this, as vegan and Valenciana i can say this behavior doesnt represent us. Sorry and i hope you had good trip.
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rafinx
Points +34
Grandísima decepción. - Edit
Siempre he encumbrado a La mandrágora como el mejor restaurante vegano de valencia (o por lo menos mi favorito) por varios motivos; obviamente por su comida casera bien elaborada, imaginativa y variada. También me parecía encomiable que fuera una asociación reivindicativa y que usasen sus emonumentos para ayudar a los más desfavorecidos, entre ellos los animales. Por ello siempre les he recomendado y publicitado en redes sociales sin interés personal ninguno.
Read morePero hoy me he llevado una grandísima decepción; reservé mesa el pasado martes dado que tenía una cita especial a la que había hablado maravillas de ellos y no quería quedarme sin sitio. Incluso les advertí que mi compañera era celíaca y todo hay que decirlo, se ofrecieron amablemente a preparar un menú para ella.
Reservé segundo turno a las 15,30 el cual finaliza a las 17,00, tiempo más que suficiente para comer.
Acudí a las 15,00 en punto y me quedé en la puerta esperando a que saliese el anterior turno y a que llegase mi compañera. A las 15,30 mi compañera me dijo que estaba buscando aparcamiento y que se retrasaría unos minutos. Entré en el local a las 15,40 con la idea de tomar algo mientras esperaba y cual fue mi sorpresa cuando se lo comenté al camarero y me dijo que ya no nos podían dar de comer pero que aún así lo comentaría con el resto de trabajadores. Volvió y se ratificó en su decisión aduciendo que no había avisado de llegar tarde???, de que la cocina estaba cerrada y otras escusas sin sentido. Intenté hablar con su compañera que me conoce de haber ido varias veces y se opuso igualmente. Seguían con la escusa de haber llegado tarde 10 minutos. Incluso les dije de empezar a comer yo y cuando llegase mi compañera comiera ella si le daba tiempo pero ni por esas. Al final la cuestión fue que eramos la única mesa y claro no iban a perder el tiempo por nosotros. Supuestamente estaban cansados y llegaron a decirme que estaba siendo muy poco comprensivo... Total que nos quedamos en la calle sin poder comer. Obviamente pedí hoja de reclamaciones y se rieron de mi. Avisé a la policia local para que se personase pero resulta que las "asociaciones" como esta no necesitan hojas de reclamación porque obviamente lo hacen todo por amor al arte (en este caso los animales.. sic). En fin, mucha reivindicación, mucho extranjeros fuera!!! (cuando para pedirles la limosna no hay problema..), mucha inclusión pero muy poca educación y respeto por los clientes porque al final somos clientes...
Pros: Buena calidad, Barato
Cons: Mala educación, Prepotencia, Tratamiento dictatorial. (Fascistoide).
Guest
Steph_de_Bxl
Points +227
Accueil déplorable - Edit
Peut-être y sommes nous allés un mauvais jour mais c'est l'un des pires accueils que je n'ai jamais eus dans un établissement vegan.
Read moreLe concept est très particulier. Comme il s'agit d'une association il faut remplir un formulaire en ligne avant de manger. Pourquoi pas ? Mais aucun effort n'est fait en anglais ou dans un espagnol compréhensible par des personnes qui ne le maîtrise pas pour expliquer la chose (une petite fiche en anglais pourrait les épargner de faire cet immense effort). On ne nous met pas à l'aise. Bref, on a l'impression de gêner. Sans doute que les posters anti-touristes sont une explication à ce comportement. Une image sectaire et déplorable du veganisme comme je le déteste. Nourriture correcte mais pas appréciée à sa juste valeur dans une telle ambiance.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-28
Pros: Cuisine pas mauvaise, L'argent va aux animaux
Cons: Accueil glacial , Problème avec les touristes
ana_diplose
Je pense que c'est pour ces raisons qu'ils n'aiment pas les touristes, ils ont raison :)
Read moreMichaelFinlan
NO @ana-displose. It's xenophobia and extremely rude. The reviews of this restaurant are terrible.
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TiaSlavin
Points +162
Good experience dining - Edit
Lovely experience, super nice wait staff with a very chill atmosphere. Nice to not have to pick the food. The starter was amazing. The rest was decent but that comes with the lack of choice. Would recommend you speak Spanish or Valencian here
Read morePros: Ethos , Very chilled and relaxed canteen style , Delicious starter of spiced veggies and yogurt
Cons: The main was a bit salty , Not the best dessert
Guest
mazapan
Points +194
Concepto alternativo con pros y contras - Edit
Recomendado llamar para reservar mesa - el sábado era un no parar. Algunas cosas a tener en cuenta: Tienes que registrarte como miembro de la asociación cultural, incluyendo nombre completo, dirección de correo electrónico y DNI. Solo efectivo. Es autoservicio: Te sirves el agua, coges los cubiertos, etc. El personal solo te trae los platos. Me atendió una chica argentina muy simpática, el servicio en general es bueno. También destacar mucha parafernalia peyorativa contra "TERFs", en general un tono bastante hostil si no estás de acuerdo con la teoría queer, pronombres, y demás. La comida en sí estaba normal. Se paga la voluntad consciente, yo dejé 15 euros.
Read morePros: Buen servicio, Bien localizado, No tiene terraza que moleste a los vecinos
Cons: Pago en efectivo, Muy politizado / teoría queer, Dar DNI/Pasaporte para registrarse
Guest
xDSx
Points +67
Not a vegan restaurant - Edit
A restaurant that has a poster that das friends not food. And another one that says "tourists go home". I was really looking forward to eat in a vegan restaurant but this attitude is ridiculous, not inclusive at all and as a long time vegan I'm very disappointed and have never experienced anything like this. Unfortunately I can't give zero stars, because that's what they should get.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-29
Cons: Tourists go home sign, really???, Fascist / nationalist attitude
Guest
vegabel
Points +42
La mejor opción - Edit
Comida muy rica y el concepto es muy guay. Te sientes muy comode comiendo ahí.
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Dr.Hfuhruhurr
Points +201
Tourists not welcome - Edit
When you get there, you can read a big sign to aware tourists should go home instead of go vegan
Read moreCons: Lousy ability to spread veganism, Hostility towards foreigners
Guest
AlanaBanana
Points +2302
Comida deliciosa - Edit
La comida estaba muy buena. Me gustó mucho el concepto de asociación, te apuntas en 1 minuto a través de la web. Cada día tienen un menú diferente y pagas lo que crees correcto para lo que has comido. Las.bebidas van aparte. Muy buena iniciativa a la que apoyar. Repetiré seguro cuando vuelva a Valencia
Read morePros: El concepto de asociación gastronómica , Comida deliciosa , El precio lo pones tú
Cons: Nada
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hmamh
Points +18
Appalling. Tourists beware. - Edit
I walked 20 minutes to get to this Cafe, only to be shouted at and told that tourists are not welcome and that I should go home.
Read moreI can understand that people have an issue with tourism, but attacking an individual tourist makes no sense.
Pros: None
Cons: Anti-tourist and rude
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sandratraveler
Points +210
Buen concepto y comida generosa - Edit
Me ha encantado el concepto de asociación cultural gastronómica, en donde en función del día, te ofrecen un menú y una misma decide cuánto pagar. Los platos eran generosos, el ambiente muy como de casa y el personal muy atento y cercano. Repito seguro :)
Read morePros: Platos abundantes, Concepto gastronómico vegano original, Personal muy cercano
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kathylee
Points +165
Lovely small vegan place - Edit
We went for lunch which was a set 4 course meal - hummus & bread, miso soup, pasta and coconut/banana cake. It was delicious.
Read moreThe atmosphere is very laid back.
Lunch is 14-16.
Pros: All vegan, No choice - it’s a set meal, Pay what you want
Cons: No choice!, Need to register as part of the club to eat there
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biancafurii
Points +1821
The best concept of sharing meal. - Edit
This place is so special. The concept behind is very nice. The menu is fix and everything is vegan. The special thing is that you pay what you think is worth or what you can. Everyplace should have a place like this.
Read morePros: Vegan tasty manu, Concept behind , Nice people
Guest
Maria_vlc
Points +127
Un concepto diferente - Edit
Es una asociación, no un restaurante al uso. Cada día tienen un menú único (100% vegano) y cada comensal paga la voluntad la bebida que toma. El dinero se destina a asociaciones. Solo aceptan efectivo.
Read morePros: 100% vegano, Benefico
Cons: No puedes elegir
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MariskaTieben
Points +127
Nice food, Beautifull concept - Edit
The staff was friendly and the food delicious. All the money goes to the animal sanctuary.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Delicious food, Beautifull concept
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BrunoFehr
Points +142
Amazing food - Edit
It’s not a restaurant, it’s an association which serves food. This means you register as member (take a few seconds and it’s free) and the you eat.
Read moreEveryday a different menu and in the end, you pay what you believe to be fair. And please, be fair!
Pros: Everything is vegan, Great food, Great concept
Guest
polanito
Points +3801
Loved the concept and the food - Edit
I love this place. They serve a fixed menu, very vegetable-based (at least the day I was there they didn't serve any meat substitutes) and delicious. It's high-end cuisine and, at the end, you pay what you want! Money goes towards supporting animal sanctuaries. Really really loved it.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Pay what you want
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AlexGallows
Points +3832
Alternative concept, excellent food - Edit
First of all: cash only.
Read moreI know, I never carry cash nowadays either. Second, since it's an association you need to register before eating. It's also "pay-what-you-want" but we were told upwards from 10€ each is the right thing.
So as you see this is not a typical restaurant. Yet the food was... Great. You get served a full menu, which for us was 4 courses and dessert. You can order more food if still hungry, and it's very vegetable based.
It seems like the menu changes often, and you can't choose what to order, so I don't really think that sharing my favorite dishes would help.
Very recommended
Pros: Affordable , Inclusive, Great food
Cons: Cash only, No menu
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AnHeselmans
Points +143
Vegan restaurant - Edit
Je krijgt het menu geserveerd en kiest achteraf hoe veel je wilt betalen. Selfservice en drank direct betalen aan de toog
Read morePros: Je kiest zelf hoe duur je wilt eten, Meerdere gangen , Geen keuzestress
Cons: Je kan niets kiezen
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