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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213 Reviews
First Review by jenniferrodrigo
AlexandraW
Points +119
Tapir friendly food - Edit
Visited here for a ‘fancier’ meal whilst travelling SEA - all the food was very delicious and appeared to be more Malaysian fusion than straight up Malay cuisine. The food was delicious and the portion size was good. They also have a good dessert menu which my boyfriend and I enjoyed. At the time we visited the staff seemed very busy so be prepared and book in advance as that decides where you will sit.
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MichaelHope
Points +531
Delicious!!!!! - Edit
Good food and service. Nice vibez, however the kitchen does close pretty early.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-22
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ZuzaK
Points +1372
Awesome - Edit
Delicious food and nice decor. Very kind staff
Read morePros: Decor, Gf options, Delicious food
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sashanavetnaya
Points +166
Absolutely stunning experience - Edit
Probably the best thing for me was the staff. Everyone was very accommodating and friendly! So I really wanted to mention is before reviewing the food ♥️
Read moreThe food was also quite good. I liked that they kinda have a theme of local cuisine adjusted to vegan diet.
My choice fell on laksa soup, which was delightful. Though, if you are not very tolerant to spicy food, maybe skip this one.
And I also had rainbow fried rice with hedgehog mushrooms. It was a good one.
The place also offers a very good matcha, strong enough to boost your energy for the full day of walking!
Thank you very much 🙏🏻 I really enjoyed the experience!
Pros: Staff, Matcha, Laksa soup
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MaartenC
Points +181
Just YUM - Edit
Nice decor and atmosphere and the food is just amazing! Try the mushroom satay and the mushroom rendang!
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +10093
good vibes and cake - Edit
i just had coffee and dessert there, i like it, the space is a bit dark but nice, and the drinks were good. bit pricey as expected but all in all nice
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EmilyOh
Points +1229
Huge portions - Edit
The food here is really tasty, the atmosphere is chic, and the portions are huge.
Read moreWe ordered too much for sure! But everything was so good anyway. Absolutely check it out if you’re in Chinatown! Esp if you’ve been wandering petaling street. #Veganuary
Pros: Great options , Big portions, Friendly service
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patelsr
Points +4345
If we had dinner here the first day, we wouldn’t have gone anywhere else - Edit
Towards the end of our trip, we went to THT. Place was a bit hard to find as we missed the sign and that this was not on ground level.
Read moreSeated promptly. The servers are super attentive. We thought it was too dark for us to read the menu, but two set of customers did the same, removed their phone and lighted up the menu.
Spicy vegan Tempeh Fingers - Normally Tempeh is not the first thing we order, but glad we did. Fried to perfection and crispy, golden brown. Didn’t find them spicy with or without soy sauce dip provided. The coating outside was just amazing.
Vegan Fried Cheekan - Now that is a dish! Looked as it came from KFC. The Oyster mushrooms were so good. The crunch outside and the soft mushroom made a good combination. The vegan mayo was amazing as well.
The Vegan TLTA - Tempeh, Lettice, Tomatoes and Avocado on sourdough slices. The sandwich simple but still so elegant. The layers work so well together and the bread was perfect. The sweet potato fries and dip.
Vegan Jungle Laksa - Big Bowl of Laksa soup full of coconut and spices. The gravy a bit grainy for our taste. Good spice and the noodles good. The tofu skin (I think) topped was good.
We were so full, that we couldn’t finish and we packed the leftovers. The bag had a special handwritten note. That itself was absolutely amazing. #Veganuary
Pros: Fried Cheekan (Oyster Mushrooms)
Cons: Too dark inside, Not on main floor - not easily accessible for some
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anautrecht
Points +2545
Top rated for a reason - Edit
We ate here several times. I'd say all of it is good but the locally inspired food is the best! Expecially the local heroes sharing plate. Amazing location, vibes and beautiful place to sit
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-26
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RoxanaElena
Points +409
Vegan heaven exists! - Edit
Come as hungry as you can because there is no better place to share the Local Hero’s plate! Full of colour, taste and as diverse as it can be! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious , Diverse , Super friendly staff
Cons: -, -, -
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ClareKing
Points +58
The Hungry Tapir - Edit
Fantastic vegan 🌱 food. Excellent service and ambiance. Vegan Mac and Cheese was to die for. 💖 #Veganuary
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Service , Delicious food
Cons: Everything was great.
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Newbie1144
Points +268
Tasty food - Edit
All vegan, trendy, in Chinatown
Read morePros: Fast service , Tasty
Cons: Not wheelchair accessible , More expensive than other non- vegan restaurants
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ARN14
Points +1587
Amazing - Edit
My favourite restaurant in KL. Food is so good! My favourite is the Mac no cheese 😋
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whumpty
Points +1104
Just brilliant! - Edit
The resturant is beautifully decorated and atmospheric
Read moreThe staff are lovely and the food is incredible! Cannot fault it! Especially loved that there are kids options and the 'fried cheeken'. Highly recommend
Pros: Excellent food and lots of options, Lovely resturant, Great staff
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Kukurumka
Points +3651
Sweetest service ever - Edit
The place is very cozy though quite dark but I don’t mind. The food was deli and the waitress approach was very kind and cute!
Read moreI got a sweet compliment about myself and couldn’t help having a small chat afterwards, this interaction made my day. Also they ask you about food allergies in case you have something else
Upd: the delivery was good, the only things it’s not very delicious eating the fried next day because they become like soggy, but when they’re warm (or just cooked it’s fine)
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-30
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emki
Points +201
Delicious food and friendly staff - Edit
Very tasty food! Friendly and fast service. We got jungle laksa and nasi lemak, both were yummy 😋
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jenthevagabond
Points +1439
Pure 💚 Vegan! - Edit
Myanmar Tofu mix was great, it just came with a boring dry cardboard baguette. Excellent Roma moctail & Brownie! The menu prices don't include taxes 6% and service 10%.
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friedrice
Points +1580
Best vegan nasi lemak - Edit
The vegan nasi lemak was amazing and I tried my mates' dishes too - both defo worth the price! I just wished the nasi lemak had more sambal bc I'm a spicy gurly
Read moreHad the sharing platter on my second visit and that was sooo worth it
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-18
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Annimuh
Points +1477
Delicious! - Edit
Amazing food, very delicious. Good portions and very nice staff.
Read moreI had the truffle mac'n'cheese and the arancini. Also the Tapirs Ice Tea was very delicious.
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Picy
Points +5401
Amazing! - Edit
This place was amazing : food, ambiance, staff. Everything was perfect. Staff was so friendly. I adore the cold teh tarik, so nice. The food was delicious. A pity that we can't go again, but next time, surely!
Read morePros: Interesting menu, Friendly menu, Amazing food
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Eva0101
Points +377
Must-eat :) - Edit
Great place! Food was amazing, price is okay. We ordered the soul food sharing platter, I especially enjoyed the „cheeken“. Staff is super friendly and attentive!
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jague
Points +924
Good food, Service was ok - Edit
Nachdem wir zwei Tage zuvor im LaGula waren, wollten wir the Hungry Tapir auch probieren. Das Essen war auch sehr lecker. Der Service war zu Beginn gut, aber nachdem das Essen abgeräumt wurde wollten wir ein Dessert bestellen und keiner kam und wollte uns noch was verkaufen. Es gab mehr als genügend Servicekräfte. Das war etwas schade. Alles in allem kann man es empfehlen. Uns hat es bei LaGula aber besser gefallen.
Read moreCons: Service unaufmerksam
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Schifi09
Points +1862
Good selection - Edit
Friendly staff, good selection
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JoStac30
Points +775
Lovely vegan food and atmosphere - Edit
This place is quality. Nasi lemak was great, starters very good and nice cake. Lovely staff, even if they did outnumber the customers! Not overly cheap, but very reasonable. Mac cheese was a bit meh.
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discoloured
Points +79
Omg - Edit
The food AND the beverages - although I usually don’t care much about drinks - were really delicious. Also, the location is quite nice, good music and super friendly staff. I had a good time eating my delicious dinner and reading a bit in my book in the cozy atmosphere.
Read morePayment with credit card was no problem.
Highly recommend!
Pros: Tasted so good, Really friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
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megloutay
Points +827
The best meal I’ve had in SEA - Edit
Wow what an amazing vegan dinning experience. I took my non vegan family and they’ve been raving about it for weeks after. You have to try the Mac and Cheese and all the cakes. You’ve done KL wrong if you don’t go here
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JoshMetcalf5
Points +524
Great experience - Edit
The Hungry Tapir has a great menu, lovely atmosphere, and is very nicely decorated. The staff were all very nice and attentive. We opted for the Local Heroes sharing platter which gave us a nice taste of various dishes on offer. I particularly enjoyed the tempeh goreng and the masak lodeh. I tried two mocktails and both were delicious.
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