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Vegan restaurant est. 2016 serving modern plant-based cuisine using whole food ingredients. Find choices like acai bowl, granola with activated mylk, kale salad, raw spring rolls, macrobiotic bowl, raw cakes and macaroons, chia pudding, and smoothies. Kitchen stops at 8:30pm. Small restaurant with also a couple of shelves of foods for sale to take home. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. Closed Mon. Kitchen closes 8.30pm.
94 Reviews
First Review by JesseD
giruja
Points +1251
Lovely - Edit
Was too full on the day I went to eat a full meal, but I stopped by for an afternoon snack - had the berry cheesecake with some nut milk tea, and was not disappointed. The food menu looks wholesome and delicious too! Would recommend. I was in the mood for something more junky I guess lol. Overall, the meal menu items look like they would fall on the healthier end of the spectrum.
Read moreThere's a little shop area with some shelves, where they stock some vegan chocolate and vegan organic items too. Somehow I managed to resist the vegan chocolate and other vegan goodies! Everything here looks good - recommended and would visit again myself!
Pros: all vegan and all yummy, bright interior, friendly staff
Cons: none
Guest
iokan
Points +2265
It does what it says on the tin - Edit
It's great when the name of a restaurant describes exactly what they serve: plants. "Plants" restaurant is located in a side street of a mayor road and easy to find using Google Maps or Apple Maps. The restaurant seems to be very popular, when I went there at least half of the tables were taken (and a larger group actually couldn't be seated and left). For Taipei, the waitresses speak above average English. The menu is both in Chinese and English, but it doesn't have any pictures.
Read moreSince I was hungry, I ordered the vegan bibimbap and a chocolate smoothie. The latter was rather heavy on the stomach. The bibimbap was excellent: a nice variety of vegetables, a generous serving of very nicely prepared tofu and a surprisingly spicy dressing (wait for the after-burn!). The taste is great, the food is presented beautifully, the ingredients seem to be of good quality and the staff is polite and helpful. An excellent experience! So good in fact, that I went back for breakfast the very next day. For breakfast I had an acai-bowl which was just as good as lunch the day before.
Plants is the best restaurant I visited during my stay in Taipei, but... also the most boring one. The serve the same food as other vegan restaurants around the world. If you want to taste unique Taiwanese food, this is not the place to go. If you want to be sure of a good meal, Plants is the place for you.
Please note that Plants changes the menu regularly. This is done to keep the food interesting for repeating customers and to be able to serve seasonable food.
Pros: excellent food, great service, decent prices
Cons: not the place to experience unique Taiwanese food
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itravelforveganfood
Points +1888
Who says healthy vegan food can't be delicious as well? - Edit
Read more in this vegan Taipei guide: https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-taipei-guide/
Read morePlants is a vegan eatery that focuses on healthy wholefood cuisine. It also serves some macrobiotic and raw dishes. The atmosphere is homely and relaxing with wooden decor and furniture.
The bibimbap tempeh macrobiotic plate strikes a good balance between healthy and delicious. The housemade kimchi and creamy bibimbap sauce are the highlights of the dish. Another great tasting dish is the sweet and spicy cashews, which activated/sprouted nuts coated in maple syrup, chili and other spices.
Although it’s a bit pricier than the usual Taipei cafe, the high quality food, laid-back vibe and great service earn Plants a recommendation.
Pros: All vegan, Healthy and delicious food, Great environment and service
Cons: A bit pricey
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greenet09
Points +362
Good but pricey - Edit
High quality food here, but too expensive to be your “go to” spot.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Atmosphere
Cons: Smallish portions
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yeahtincho
Points +132
Great taste albeit poor value - Edit
Plants offers a varied menu with some items which are not that easy to come across in Taipei, such as kombucha or Western-style sauerkraut. That being sad, it is drastically overpriced. Also, even though I asked for one of the items (sauerkraut for kimchi) to be substituted and the server confirmed the request, the kitchen ignored it and the server failed to help me sort it out. Especially given the prices, lackluster service was a major disappointment.
Read morePros: Diversified menu with some harder-to-find items, Convenient location near MRT, Easy to communicate in English
Cons: Overpriced , Unwilling to offer substitutions
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sarahzee
Points +1824
Delicious and healthy! - Edit
I've tried a few dishes at Plants, and all of them are very tasty and healthy. Ingredients are very fresh and high quality, and a lot of care goes into each dish. My reason for not giving 5 stars, is the price. I feel like some of the dishes are just a little expensive for the quantity of food provided. I love that they sell reusable containers and jars, different soaps and other items. It is wonderful to have such a restaurant in Taipei.
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MollyManriquez
Points +2123
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Neat little restaurant. Absolution loved my falafel. Husband enjoyed his teriyaki tempeh, but didn't like the living sourkraut or the sea weed even though he typically does. Overall happy with our meals.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Many options
Cons: A little pricey
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Chia
Points +3631
Delicious Food - Edit
Was here in June 2019. Saw this on happycow and stopped by to give it a try. Here's my review for Plant.
Read moreThe food selection is similar to what you might find at a healthy vegan restaurant in LA or New York: falafel and hummus bowl, macro bowl, acai, granola, kale salad, and the link. The prices are also more western prices i.e. bit more than your Taiwanese places.
Three of us share a bunch of dishes, and everything was good. I like the falafel bowl and the hot potato wedges.
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xcarrolx
Points +140
Loved Plants! Wish I left room for cake! - Edit
A great vegan find in Taipei. Delicious food, great service, welcoming environment. Kicking myself that I filled up on kombucha, and a vegan penne carbonara (with red lentil pasta) and a tumeric latte - but then was too full to try their delicious-looking cakes, or their ice cream. Will definitely visit again when travels being me back to Taipei
Read morePros: Fresh, comfortable environment; free wifi, Delicious food, Great service
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StacyL
Points +96
Fresh and yummy! - Edit
Glad we made time for this place on our trip. All vegan. Menu in English. Staff speaks English and specifically asked if we have any allergies! Large portion sizes!
Read morePros: All vegan, very cautious of allergies
Cons: None!
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RunEatWorld
Points +3876
Awesome - Edit
Everything was great - food, service, atmosphere. Definitely recommend trying it out for yourself. And how can you pass up vegan mac and cheese??
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akufner
Points +203
Tasty vegan food with a healthier twist. - Edit
Had the Mac & Cheese and the Bibimbap, both were really tasty, but not too heavy. Really fresh with plenty of flavour. Also sell Moon Cheeses. Do yourself a favour and pick yourself up a Truffle Cheese. It’s one of the best vegan cheeses I’ve ever had.
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CA89SS
Points +2658
Healthy vegan - Edit
Healthy place, good for a nutrition hit. Even with this junk food vegan! Went back and grabbed a truffle cheese to have with a baguette from a vegan bakery.
Read morePros: Totally vegan , Fresh flavours
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Ian_Camo
Points +32
Great food - Edit
Top vegan /vegetarian restaurant in Da’an.
Read morePros: Heaps of food , Beautiful ambiance , Good service
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veggiesaurus_86
Points +5547
Expensive but good - Edit
Very helpful, informative, English speaking staff. Tasty food and nice atmosphere! Broad choices of dessert. The restaurant has a small shop with organic products.
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denn
Points +561
Best Falafel ever - Edit
Great food, glad I came.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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jessika311
Points +1059
Delicious vegan experience - Edit
Best vegan Mac and cheese I’ve ever had! Went with friends and we were able to try a few different dishes. Will go back :-)
Read morePros: Great atmosphere
Cons: Pricy , Small
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Ashni
Points +2459
Splurge for a special occasion! - Edit
Our second favourite for our Taipei visit! This is upscale and expensive so be prepared to spend but it's perfect for an occasion. Fantastic service - we had a rly friendly helpful waitress.
Read moreHad a soup starter, falafel plate and Korean style macrobiotic bibimbap (seaweed on side as it's a bit slimy). Beautiful presentation. Don't expect a traditional bibimbap - it's not crispy in a hot stone stone bowl - it's a more healthy version, which is wholegrain, with tempeh, and a nutty sauce. Falafel plate was good.
Also got the berry shake, chocolate shake, and a cake, all of which were great! Metal straws :)
Pros: Fantastic service, Beautiful presentation, Everything tasted healthy and great
Cons: Upscale and expensive..!
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LisadaPizza
Points +34
left feeling very hungry... and ＄700 poorer😥 - Edit
Ive been here once before and, although pricey (due to quality ingredients I suppose), the food was great. this time however, I was sorely disappointed. I ordered coffee and cake (the coffee was very weak and the cake almost inedible: no flavour, dry and still frozen inside) as well as a Caesar salad (＄320 for a few lettuce leaves, croutons and a tiny, weeny bit of dressing. no chicken or bacon substitute, though to be fair those ingredients were not mentioned on the menu. at least the lettuce was fresh). anyway, I told the two female waitstaff about my experience when I went to pay and they were very apologetic and said they would pass on my feedback to the kitchen staff. they also exempted me from paying the 10％ service fee (which was kind of them, but actually I feel like partial compensation for the food I couldn't eat/wasnt there to eat would have been more appropriate). I almost felt like crying as I left the restaurant (pathetic I know) because I'm a student, and I can only afford to splash out on a nice meal once a month. instead, I have just arrived home to eat leftovers from last night and feel miserable, since I wasted so much money for nothing. have to wait til next month now (sob). i most likely won't come back again (even if the food IS better next time, it's still a bit too pricey for me and I cant justify spending that amount if Im not getting value). however, I would encourage others to go if they have spare cash. it's supporting a good cause, the staff were decent people and other people's meals looked ok (more substantial than mine in any case). just don't order the Caesar salad (and be careful about the cakes)!
Read morePros: friendly, attentive, pleasant staff；nice, relaxing
Cons: my choice from the menu was an absolute rip-off. I
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misusyaya
Points +511
Gluten-Free Heaven!!! - Edit
Everything on the menu is vegan and gluten-free! Most items are soy-free as well! Everything is clearly labeled.
Read moreThe hot cocoa was very heart-warming.
Fusili Alfredo was impressive and delicious.
Their selections of raw cakes are all very prettt and yummy~~~
Pros: All Gluten-Free, Clear Labels, Friendly Service
Cons: Not Cheap
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Haymehhker
Points +129
healthy, filling and delicious. - Edit
Really great, really healthy and you might grumble that's it's more pricey than your average Taipei restaurant but I think you are paying for the effort and ingredients here.
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Charlie.
Points +812
Good - Edit
Good vegan food, good service, a little pricey.
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V-for-Vegan
Points +876
Good Service but Inconsistency in Food Quality - Edit
Have visited Plants several times but the food quality seems to be inconsistent. Service was good though, price is on the higher side. The raw flatbread I've ordered during my several visits tastes awesome sometimes but not up to the standard the other times. However, I'd still recommend Plants eatery.
Read morePros: Good service, Good ambience
Cons: Food quality inconsistency
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originyoga&wellness
Points +64
Beautiful Dining Experience - Edit
You can tell every dish in this place was specially crafted and prepared with love. I came here with a large group and we ordered almost everything on the menu! Everyone enjoyed their meal, I especially loved the kimchi pancake and delicious smoothies. It's a special treat to be here.
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Subra
Points +226
chiq vegan place perfect for Sunday brunch - Edit
This was one of few places that was open at 10am on the weekend so we could enjoy a nice brunch. We ordered the flatbread and the bibimbap. Both were amazing you could taste the freshness of the activates ingredients.
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Cqveggiefinds
Points +11610
Amazing - Edit
Their dishes can be made allium, nuts and/or gluten free, suitable for those who are allergic/sensitive to these ingredients.
Read moreI had their salad and potatoes wedges, they're both really good. They also retail a few eco-friendly products like reusable grocery bags and metal straws.
Pros: Near Daan MRT, Friendly staff, nice ambience
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feedmeplants
Points +38
Flavorful and delicious - Edit
When I discovered Plants for the first time, I had to go back three more times that same week because I loved their foods and drinks so much! I had their bibimbap, acai bowl, and mung bean hummus + crackers, as well as some of their smoothies and their Golden Sunrise latte. Oh and I had their carrot cake as well as their key lime cheesecake.
Read moreTheir smoothies are alright, at least the ones that I ordered, but that Golden Sunrise latte was amazing!!! But maybe that's because I personally love anything tumeric.
I kept going back for their bibimbap because I loved the flavors. It was light and refreshing as well as very filling with the tempeh and rice. I wish it were a bit spicer but I understand that given most of the palates in Taipei are pretty mild, it still let me appreciate the flavor medley in my mouth.
The acai bowl was also top notch. The fruits and the texture of the acai bowl weren't frozen (I hate when you order an acai bowl and it's basically just a slushie because everything was frozen beforehand!) and their home-made spirulina and cacao nib granola had distinct flavors as well (not just cardboard-tasting crunch).
That mung-bean hummus was mind blowing with how light and fluffy the hummus texture was in my mouth, it practically melted right away! Their homemade seeded crackers that came along with the hummus wasn't good but that didn't stop me from spooning as much hummus out of the bowl as possible.
Their desserts look divine, but rather bland and dry which was super disappointing.
The atmosphere was very clean and modern, and I loved how much natural lighting there was with the huge windows. There are a bunch of vegan magazines/books you can browse that are near the front of the door, and a variety of other products to purchase in their store if you wish.
They serve their water infused with rosemary, and I loved that subtle hint of rosemary! The service was nice and polite, I liked that they didn't constantly keep checking in with your meal. Even when they accidentally served a wrong drink, they said that I could keep the drink and they would just not list it on the bill.
THE ONLY DOWN SIDE IS THE PRICE$$$! It is very expensive, even compared to US standards of dining out. Expect to pay around 1,000~1,500 nt for 2 people for a casual meal + drinks + dessert.
Pros: Flavors were on point, Atmosphere was relaxing
Cons: Expensive$$$$, Dessert could be better
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