Opened May 2022. This all-vegan eatery is the sister company of Vegan Dukkan, the first vegan market in Turkey. Located in the heart of the city in the vibrant and hip Cihangir area. Both are owned by a vegan and operated by a vegan team. Cozy interiors will warmly welcome you at the door. Uses clean, local and organic ingredients. Menu includes allergy friendly items and a major selection of gluten free dishes as well. Some offerings are breakfast, soup, salad, zucchini pizza, wraps, tofu katsu curry, spaghetti, toasts, cakes and more. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
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Added by vegantr on 16 May 2022
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310 Reviews
First Review by Rehdd
TheresaKohls
Points +76
one of the best in Istanbul - Edit
this eatery was one of the best in my opinion, the food was on point… tasteful, nicely served and they have good and diverse options on the menu. the lemonades were awesome, so intense!!! the location is so cute, full of plants, art and it was clean too. the staff was very accommodating.
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Fadila
Points +275
Lovely food cute place - Edit
Amazing foods! Love all the various options. Calm ambience and beautiful neighborhood
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GeorgeBri
Points +397
Would return, must visit! - Edit
Great place with a mix of local and international dishes. Some friendly cats, good food and a handy vegan store attached!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-15
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KristenM3
Points +174
Incredible! - Edit
Cute little cafe. I got the porridge and the peanut butter toast. Both absolutely delicious but the porridge was my favourite!
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LindaTheWeirda
Points +49
Best vegan dinner in Istanbul - Edit
We had a great dinner in this nice and cozy place in Istanbul.
Read moreThe food was delicious, there were a lot of options, including desserts.
The staff was super kind, and the cats inside the restaurant sleeping on the pillows made the dinner special
Pros: Vegan Food, Central Location, Staff courtesy
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SylvesterLangvad
Points +782
Goood food - Edit
Super tasty smoked eggplant with köfte and big börek. Super yummy, lots of various options for food and dessert. A little pricey.
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Zenmansd
Points +129
Fabulous - Edit
Had the Turkish Ravioli and it was outstanding. Hope to eat here a couple more times before we leave.
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LizSwinton
Points +135
One of the best …in the world! - Edit
I’ve been vegan for 17 years and travelled extensively worldwide and this cosy cafe in residential Istanbul serves some of the most amazing meals I’ve ever eaten. The Turkish ravioli with meatballs is a taste sensation. The little puffs of ravioli are perfectly complemented by the more robust meatballs and authentic tomato sauce. The beetroot hummus was so creamy and flavourful, and the salad was fresh, crisp and teamed with a tangy, memorable dressing. The jeans were beautifully presented and a feast for the eyes. The host was courteous and attentive. This is a tiny establishment punching above its weight in the taste stakes. I would highly recommend a visit here.
Read morePros: Freshness of the food , Delicious tastes , Innovative menu
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MissMorgane
Points +26
Excellent !! - Edit
Just EXCELLENT!!! We were positively amazed by the quality of the food and the kindness of our waiter: many thanks and congratulations again! The food we have tried (the boreks, dolmas and roasted eggplants with meatballs) was simply DELICIOUS!!
Read morePros: Food, The waiter, The quietness
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toxictofu
Points +236
Amazing ravioli and tiramisu - Edit
The ravioli and tiramisu were outstanding!!! Everything about that ravioli was perfection. The savoury pie with meat filling was not bad but not great.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-03
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GalavitsPatrik
Points +124
Best vegan kebab - Edit
My non-vegan friends had spaghetti with 'meat' balls, I had vegan kebab with rice and veg yoghourt sauce. Both of these were unbelievable delicious. While the waiter guy was very helpful and patient with our order, he gave advices what and why to choose. Absolutely recommend, Vegan Dükkan is one of the greatest restaurants I ever ate at.
Read morePros: Helpful and kind waiter, Nice decorations, Extremely delicious food
Cons: Rather small place
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yagmuryyilmaz
Points +256
GREAT! - Edit
Everything was delicious, stuff was great, we loved there!
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Karin&Cor
Points +1007
Great Cody Friendly Vegan Place - Edit
Fresh Food, friendly people, great ambiance and a lovely house cat, next door to the shop, a hidden gem in Cosmopolitan Istanbul
Read morePros: Open and friendly, Fantastic salad and vegan donner , Love the house made lemonade
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Plantbased_piggy
Points +18
Just WOW! - Edit
Gorgeous little place full of plants, serving delicious, homemade foods with super friendly staff. We ate here once and had to come back to try some more of the menu! Loved the homemade cashew tsatsiki, that was divine! I hadn't had a vegan tiramisu since being vegan and this place delivered! A must visit place if you are in Istanbul.
Read morePros: Reasonably priced, Quick service, Everything is homemade!
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selinah90
Points +240
Wow - Just WOW!!! - Edit
I can’t remember the last time vegan food blew my mind this much. The restaurant is very cute, great service and 100% vegan. The quality of ingredients, nutrition and taste is outstanding. All the food was so great and we kept just saying WOW as we ate. Absolutely recommended!!!
Read morePros: Taste and quality of ingredients , Nutrition levels in each dish , They promote animal rights
Cons: I would expect the cost to be more for the quality
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Ziyong
Points +37
Best Food in İstanbul - Edit
After visiting many vegan restaurants in İstanbul, we kept coming back to this one. The food here tastes at least twice as good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-14
Pros: Delicious food, Cozy atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey (but worth it!)
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BinVeganBdw
Points +120
Tasty food and cozy location - Edit
We stopped by for a börek. While we were waiting we got infused water for free and the staff was very nice.
Read moreWe have been there a second time and it was just as nice again. The staff is so friendly and charismatic, the food is simply amazing. This is my favorite place in Türkiye so gar!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-11
Pros: Tasty food, Friendly staff, Nice location
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ThaísAlonso
Points +236
Delicious! - Edit
My husband and I loved the restaurant! It has a nice atmosphere, the staff are friendly and the food is amazing! We had the Special Turkish Ravioli and the Adana Kebab on Rice, for dessert we ordered the Dreamy Brownie and it was delicious! If you are visiting Istanbul find some time to go there and treat yourself to a great meal.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Friendly staff , Cute place
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vegansaskia
Points +78
traditional vegan turkish food - Edit
this cute, small restaurant had a lovely waitress and great food! we even got some free turkish tea at the end! (with lots of cats from the street:))
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rionthelion
Points +414
Tears of Joy Streaming Down My Face - Edit
I walked into an oasis after crossing Istanbul on foot from university. Through Taksim square to a lovely if not fiercely vegan establishment. Greeted by “the future is vegan,” “Herkes Icin Yasam Hakki,” and local art stating: “”I’m not saying I’m perfect, but I’m vegan.”
Read moreThe greeting from staff to the food on my table to the mint in the water. I’m in love. I’m in love.
Pros: Atmosphere, Vegan Business, Exquisite food
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ronak_123
Points +17
Good food and dessert options - Edit
The food was great and the place was really nice. I liked the curry and dessert options.
Read morePros: Desserts
Cons: Little small, Closes early
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juliedinnerstein
Points +50
Fantastic vegan food - Edit
I loved this place! I had my best meal in Turkey here. I had a tofu curry and a decadent, delicious carrot cake for dessert. If you are a vegan traveling (or living) in Istanbul, this is a must-visit restaurant.
Read moreCons: Wish they were open earlier and stayed open later., Wish the restaurant was larger.
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MrsMac
Points +261
Excellent food and service - Edit
I loved the large choice of purely vegan foods. Service was good and the place was clean.
Read morePros: Purely vegan, Healthy , Cat company
Cons: Can be full
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Ayse_
Points +56
İt's beatıful - Edit
Manti filling is my favorite is a small and very intimate place
Read morePros: Fresh, Speed, Good
Cons: ❤️, ❤️, ❤️
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pocahontas
Points +339
Top notch - Edit
The place is a bit pricey but otherwise excellent due to the quality of food, offering many gluten free options, and friendly service.
Read morePros: Quality, Variety , Many gluten free options
Cons: Only for 3 tables inside, and 1 outside
pocahontas
I'd give another 5stars for having open during holidays when most others have closed! ❤️ Thank you
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HulkHolden
Points +368
One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Istanbul - Edit
During my short stay in Istanbul I ate at Vegan Dukkan Lokanta 3 different times. I enjoyed all the meals I had. The vegan ravioli, spaghetti , meatballs, and tofu curry were all very delicious. I wish I had more time to eat more dishes and I was too full for dessert.
Read moreTurkish raviloi sauce was good and the bits of seitan was a good pairing. The meatballs in the spaghetti was so good. If i went back i wouldve gotten that again. The tofu curry was my least favorite because I think the texture of the tofu was ok, the curry flavor was good and the crust was amazing. I cook with tofu a lot and I freeze it and defrost and take out the water and it gives it a more meaty texture. I think if this was done the dish would be flawless.
Overall I enjoyed my time here, the decor, my waitress was super cool. They also have a vegan store right next store so I was able to stock up on goods for my travel. I highly recommend!
Pros: All dishes are very delicious, Decor and friendly staff
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oyatoris
Points +364
Fresh ingredients - Edit
İstanbul has many Vegan restaurant s but Vegan lokanta has a Special place here in İstanbul, i tried hand ade mantı which is so creamy and yummy with Vegan yogurt top. İ also ate very rich carrot cake with Vegan cream and strawberry, Şule, service chef is smiley. Restaurant iş in good location in Taksim.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-21
Pros: Good location , Tasty food
Cons: None
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