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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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263 Reviews
First Review by jenniferrodrigo
Iain73
Points +159
Nice nice nice - Edit
I really enjoyed my meal here. I had the Fried Cheeken, Double smash burger and Banofee dream to finish. The people are friendly the vibe is relaxed and the menu is big. Everything I ate was 5 star ! Will 100% be coming here again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-10-06
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VeganSoapDude
Points +11672
I ordered too much, everything was outstanding - Edit
The western food was divine, the Asian food was delicious. The service was 10/10. I ordered so much food that I'll eat it again for dinner, and then I got a few extra things I'll have to figure out how to squeeze in. Don't miss them if you're in KL!
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eloisenz
Points +116
Delicious food, trendy vibe - Edit
We came here on our one day in KL. This is a must visit spot.
Read moreWe had the rendang baguette and croissant, chicken wings and tempeh tenders. Portions were huge and the food was amazing.
Staff were lovely and it was a wonderful environment. In China town, so also a sweet location for an explore.
Updated from previous review on 2026-10-04
Pros: Taste, Portion size , Staff and environment
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Brettelli
Points +296
Great vibe, greater food! - Edit
Delicious food in a really fun setting. I had the Ibu’s Mee Goreng (vegan seafood and noodle) - so cool to have a traditional dish and don’t think you’d get this anywhere else! The whipped tofu & miso bowl was also very yummy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-18
Pros: Live music, Cool venue, Authentic vegan dishes
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emmadevries17
Points +412
Stand-out food & service! 🇲🇾✨ - Edit
Delicious Malay dishes 🤤🥒🥥🍚🥜✨, cozy atmosphere 🏮 and absolutely fantastic service! 🌟 (A bit of a challenging customer came in and Lalpu and the rest of the staff handled this with such grace and professionalism! 💪 I’m so impressed!)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-12
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Ruben_jtc
Points +16
All vegan - Edit
Good Price really tasty food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-10
Pros: Price, The Vibe , Taste
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emily_kempily
Points +6
Amazing vegan food - Edit
There was so much to choose from, such a great spot!
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IndigoRose
Points +64
Highly recommend - Edit
Really nice good, good selection, excellent service. So many options, everything looked amazing. Everything we ordered was lovely
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-08
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Captain_tezava
Points +120
Incredible food, great atmosphere - Edit
Good portions, absolutely delicious food, and it's completely vegan.
Read morePros: Great food, Good atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: It's a bit dimly lit, Air conditioner dripping on me 🤣
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SebastienDurand
Points +95
Wow wow - Edit
I like everything decor atmosphere welcoming
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-05
Pros: The food is tasty and I can feel the love and the, I won't change anything, Best vegan restaurants in Malaysia so far
Cons: No
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CristianoAlviti
Points +26
Veramente eccezionale! - Edit
Un bellissimo menu, variegato e gustoso! Un paradiso per i vegani! Straconsigliato!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-04
Pros: Fusion menu, Gusto, Servizio
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PéterKorpádi
Points +36
Best in town? Maybe, but you must know this too - Edit
The venue is nice, the menu is allright. Very oily for me, whos WFPB. But while traveling its fine.
Read moreThis was my second visit within a year, this time the service wasnt that great.
Also we tried “the most popular cocktail” and it was quite bad, unenjoyable. (Something with orange zest, top right corner of the menu.)
I loved the lions mane food options, I think thats a genius move, havent seen it in restaurants before.
But, why do dark in there? Multiple other tables were using their phone flash as a light source, bc the menu is unreadable.
Overall my go to in KL, I recommend it.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-31
Pros: Huge menu selection, Gluten free options, Nice chinatown location
Cons: Tooo much oil in the dishes, Server lady with piercing unfriendly, So dark you cant see the menu
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DocSkittles
Points +26
The best fully vegan spot in town - Edit
It's not easy to find genuinely vegan food in KL and the hungry tapir felt like an oasis in the desert. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Burgers, Cocktails, Location
Cons: Our server seemed like he was spaced out, LOL, Could have even more dessert options
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AmySweetV
Points +740
Lovely atmosphere! - Edit
Really nice spot. The food was good. Everything I got was fried tho.😒I’ll def go back tho and try again!
Read moreWent back. The Tahini Salad was great!!!👍
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-29
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cricri83
Points +1963
Da non perdere - Edit
Questo ristorante 100% vegano è un locale da non perdere..nei nostri giorni a Kuala Lumpur lo abbiamo usato sia per il pranzo, che per la colazione take way..colazione che paragono senza alcuna esagerazione ai sapori provati in pasticcerie vegane italiane, vi consiglio il cinemmon roll, il croissant alle mandorle e quello al cioccolato. Per quanto riguarda il pranzo o la cena, se volete provare piatti tipici in chiave vegana non perdetevi il Mama Satay spiedini saporitissimi e il Jungle Laksa noodle in brodo in latte di cocco con verdure e tofu,versioni vegane di piatti locali tipici.
Read morePros: Piatti tradizionali in chiave vegana, Dolci spaziali, Location e cortesia del personale
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deadendjob
Points +3285
Lives up to the hype - Edit
Great food, nice atmosphere and all reasonably priced.
Read moreNote: Book in advance or you could miss out.
Cons: One of the waiters was rude
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CJP123
Points +60
Second visit, it’s fantastic vegan only food - Edit
Excellent, want to have everything on the menu
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-07
Pros: Vegan version of Malay food like nasi lemak, Everything is really good, , Big range, including desert
Cons: No cons
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huawhenua
Points +3419
Top quality vegan cuisine! - Edit
I absolutely loved the 'Pink bombshell burger' that came with sweet potato fries, salad and housemade vegan mayo. I could tell that it was made with love and the best ingredients.
Read moreThe price was certainly much higher than my dinner budget for Kuala Lumpur, but it was totally worth it to eat absolutely delicious and quality vegan food in a space with good vibes.
Definitely treat yourself to a meal here when exploring Chinatown.
Pros: Delicious, good quality, immaculate vibes
Cons: A little expensive
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SofiaGusmeroli
Points +312
Super - Edit
Cibo ottimo, personale gentile, location suggestiva
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-24
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JoyPamnani
Points +2586
Deserves the title of top rated veg rest in KL - Edit
The Hungry Tapir actually means a hungry herbivore. And that best describes how I was feeling when I heard about this place. Being one of the top rated vegetarian restaurants in KL, I had to come here. Really enjoyed their beetroot burger and jungle laksa.
Read moreYou cannot skip the desserts. The vegan chocolate mousse was my personal favourite.
I'm definitely coming back to try more dishes!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-22
Pros: Lovely food, Friendly staff, Delicious desserts
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Melb4veg
Points +77
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 +1378
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 +278
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 +10535
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 +145
Top - Edit
Locale molto curato, personale gentile, cibo molto buono e con ampia scelta. Consigliato!!!
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·X·
Points +30506
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 +465
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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