Vegan
Italian
Western
Vegan restaurant at 台北市忠孝東路三段217巷1弄6號 since 2014. Cooks Italian and western food like pasta, risotto, burger, and waffles, and offers afternoon tea 2-5:30pm. No garlic or onion used. Took over the space of the now defunct Loving hut; different ownership. Reported closed October 2023.
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6, Alley 1, Lane 217, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao East Rd, Da’an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 106
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35 Reviews
First Review by bluesomeone
AshKenyail
Points +2458
Delicious! - Edit
I visited in 2019 and the food was delicious!
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manvsclock
Points +91
Smart innovative vegan food - Edit
The food is delicious. The “prawn” is made from a Japanese vegetable called konjac, which has a very similar texture.
Read moreWe went back for round two the next day it was so good. The owner (Summer) is so so lovely.
Pros: Diverse menu, No onions in anything , Delicious
Guest
Izzy234
Points +1640
A little weird, but good - Edit
I ordered on Uber Eats and got a burger and the black forest brownie. The burger was more like a schnitzel and inside the charcoal bun were fresh apple slices, something like a pizza sauce with oregano, something that tasted like cinnamon, and a lot of coconut oil (or something coconutty). All in all, a bizarre combination, but it did taste good. It also came with fries and a small salad - these were packaged together in the same container.
Read morePros: English menu on Uber Eats (a rare commodity), Interesting options on the menu , All vegan
Cons: A little strange, so be prepared for surprises
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romeaboo
Points +24
Great western influenced food - Edit
I came here on my last night in Taiwan and if I’m ever in the area again I will definitely come back. The hostess was incredibly patient with us and the food was delicious (and all vegan!). I have to say that is is western “inspired” and not actually western. If you expect authentic French or Italian food here you will be disappointed. But it you take it as a Taiwanese twist on western food you will enjoy it.
Read morePros: Very friendly staff, Great pasta dishes
Cons: Expensive for Taiwan
Guest
MarkoW
Points +24
Top scran - Edit
Very chilled out cosy and relaxed place. Plenty of choice on the menu and reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Good food, plenty of options, reasonable price
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itravelforveganfood
Points +1824
High quality vegan restaurant with hard to find items - Edit
Read more in this vegan Taipei guide: https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-taipei-guide/
Read moreSoul R Vegan is a small vegan restaurant that features a relatively big menu, including some hard to find items in other restaurants.
Other than the classic pasta, risotto and burgers, you can find dishes like vegan steak served on a skillet and vegan black squid ink pasta. On the iron skillet, you can find a meaty steak with mushroom, spaghetti potatoes and veggies. The slightly sweet gravy goes well with the ingredients. The squid ink pasta is delicious, but be prepared that your lips and teeth will become black after the meal!
Their desserts are also great. Tiramisu is made with layers of vegan cream and biscuits. It is as creamy and tasty as you would imagine. Other desserts like creme brulee and lemon cheesecake are also great.
Although it’s pricier than most other veg places in Taipei, the high quality food here earns the recommendation.
Pros: All vegan, Iron skillet steak, tiramisu and black ink pasta
Cons: A bit pricey
Guest
MichaelRobinson
Points +3368
Unimpressed - Edit
Just a note that my review is based on my visit in December 2018 but having just returned from Taipei I am catching up on my reviews and I didn't revisit this place. After trying other amazing places in Taipei at the time like URBN Culture, Ooh Cha Cha & PP 99 Cafe, I suggested we try this place as they did vegan waffles. The place itself is well decorated but the staff seemed uninterested, it felt like it was more style over content. We tried some vegan drumsticks which weren't great, the fake meat was too chewy and the bone part was like wood. I had a burger which was nothing special and the fries were bland and greasy. The most disappointing thing was the chocolate waffle which was hard and crisp, not fluffy as you would expect a waffle, plus it was covered in too much shaved chocolate. It was our only bad meal in Taipei but maybe they've improved since then.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-21
Pros: Vegan.
Cons: Expensive
Guest
denn
Points +561
Best vegan bacon I've had - Edit
Good food, nice atmosphere but small portions. Pasta and burger were both great.
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CA89SS
Points +2138
Nice high end restaurant - Edit
Nice place with a wide menu. We tried the Thai prawn salad which I found didn’t have any Thai flavouring. The steak was lovely, not sure about the spaghetti pairing. Would have been much nicer with mashed potato. Also a thicker gravy as it was like a broth. Tenderloin was my highlight. Very thinly shaved cabbage underneath complimented it well. Ratatouille had a great flavour but wasn’t like any ratatouille I had ever had! Fruit drinks were a bit crazily priced at $160 for a mineral water.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Great seitan
Cons: No alcohol, Pricey
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akufner
Points +203
Great upmarket night out - Edit
First let me say this place is pricey compared to the usual places around Taipei. But the food is quality. Heaps of flavour and the portions are definitely generous.
Read moreThe Filet Mignon was amazing and so was the Tenderloin starter. Found the Thai prawn salad overly sweet for my taste though.
Would definitely go back to try more of the menu.
Pros: Generous portions
Cons: Plastic straws with drinks.
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ChrisCameselle
Points +160
Amazing - Edit
I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to go back. The pasta Alfredo with vegan bacon was so tasty. I also tried their vegan tenderloin which was delicious. The location is really nice but can get full fast as it’s quite small. I recommend making a reservation. The food is a bit pricey but it’s worth it for this quality.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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KatharinaVienna
Points +36
Nice Italian inspired Vegan Restaurant - Edit
I had a very nice lunch! Service was kind and the food was very good. Quite good Italian inspired food! I had the vegan shrimps for a starter, which weren't to exciting but fine. The pasta was great though and so was the tiramisu and an interesting cream tea!
Read moreWould definitely go again if I'd stay for longer in Taiwan.
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jessika311
Points +1059
Tasty night out - Edit
I wanted to try based on the photos and other reviews. We weren’t disappointed! The ratatouille was flavorful and my Soul Vegan salad was tasty, I was very impressed with their caesar dressing. My friend’s portion of pasta looked like it could’ve fed 2 very hungry people. A bit pricy but nice for a night out. However, I wasn’t impressed with the plastic straws that came with the drinks...
Read moreCons: Plastic straws
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ShinYChew
Points +40
Nice presentation but too oily - Edit
I ordered a balsamic vinegar salad and a spaghetti with mushroom. The dinner was good, like most decent vegan places.
Read moreimo they overdid the olive oil (you could see a giant puddle at bottom), which made both dishes very oily and decreased the overall freshness of the food.
Beverage wise, my hot cocoa soy milk was quite the comfort on a rainy night.
Pros: Big portion, Modern decoration
Cons: Very small store, few seatings available , Not enough raw options
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sunnykorea
Points +63
Good vegan restaurant - Edit
Their Latte was Good! But fruit waffle was a little hard for me. Tiramisu was nice! I did not try main dish yet.
Read morePros: Quiet and stylish Interior
Cons: Expensive
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SOMA93260
Points +105
Enjoyable comfort food - Edit
Had the global vegan comfort food vibe. A bit on the expensive side but the food was tasty if not exceptional.
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misusyaya
Points +510
Best Salads & Coffee - Edit
Do not miss out on the Soul R. Salad with Caesar dressing! The soy meat chunks are insanely meaty!
Read moreI also recommend the Thai Shrimp Salad with Lemon dressing! Very refreshing and the shrimps are so elastic and fun to eat!
Coffee: Must try their brown sugar organic latte caramel macchiato ;)
Pros: Quality Food, Best Salads, Pet-Friendly (outdoor seatings)
Cons: Expensive
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cleomy
Points +372
Small Cozy Cafe - Edit
Cozy for dinner, food is tasty. Good service. Risotto truffle is very good, has the aroma from the oil.
Read morePros: Tasty, Large Portions
Cons: Can be very expensive, Black Pepper Steak cannot separate sauce which is
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Charlie.
Points +812
Good - Edit
A little pricey, food is not bad but the portion is rather small. Desserts are delicious, very friendly staff.
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V-for-Vegan
Points +876
Inconsistency in Food Quality - Edit
I loved the Soul R Vegan Cafe when I first visited the Cafe. Nevertheless, the quality of food & beverage wasn't as good when I returned another time. Honestly, I was a little bit disappointed but I probably shouldn't make a conclusion simply based on few visits. Don't enjoy the mock meat prepared in the dish, would be good if they'd use more fresh ingredients. Service was just just alright.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-03-20
Pros: Good ambience
Cons: A little pricey
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Smolphi
Points +154
Delicious food - Edit
This was my first vegan cafe I've ever tried but I would rather call it a restaurant. The staff were able to speak in English to me and were really nice. They have plenty things you can chose. I ordered vanila soy milk and brownie - both of them looked really fancy and tasted even better. Place wasn't hard to find and has a really nice design. It isn't cheap for a student like me but I am planning to come back and try more.
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lachai
Points +47
the most delicious pumpkin soup! - Edit
This was the most delicious pumpkin soup i’ve ever had. I liked the Tiramisu as well and the fact that there was a bottle of water on the table. What I did not like was that I was not being served. I had to stand up to order food, to bring back the dishes, to Ask to order again and to pay. There was a friendly boy but the girl does not look up or around and doesnt even greet you. That together that the place is very dark does not get it any more stars from me. I hope they can improve their service so I can recommend it to my colleagues who daily come to Taipei.
Read morePros: pumpkin soup /Tiramisu, can sit outside, water on table
Cons: I was not being served, very dark space
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FlokiTheCat
Points +882
Great western style food in central Taipei - Edit
Soul R Vegan is a modern western style restaurant offering a great variety of hamburgers, sandwiches and (amazing) vegan desserts. The menu is in english, the staff was really friendly and they spoke english.
Read moreWe ordered a fish sandwich and the teriyaki pork burger and they were both quite tasty. For 100 NTD you have the opportunity of upgrading your meal getting fries or mashed potatos + a small salad.
What really made this place special to me were the desserts, specially the tiramisu, which tasted exactly as how I remember its vegan counterpart to taste. I would recommend visiting this place to any vegan in Taipei with a sweet tooth.
Pros: Desserts, Friendly staff, English spoken
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HaileyPoLa
Points +1118
One of my favorite restaurants in the world - Edit
Soul R Vegan Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I love everything I've tried here: alfredo pasta with bacon, Soul R spagetthi, pesto risotto, fries, vegan shrimps, chicken burger, bacon sandwich, tiramisu, creme brûlée, chocolate pie, lavender soymilk tea, rose soymilk tea, etc. Basically I've come here a lot over the years and I'll keep visiting! :)
Read moreWhen it's not too hot it's really nice to sit outside on the balcony as well.
Pros: food , staff, vibe
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ASelemidis
Points +54
Great for a relaxed date - Edit
Innovative and different menu to most vegan restaurants in Taipei (that I have tried so far). Food was tasty and staff were friendly. We had the bacon risotto - recommended.
Read morePros: nice atmosphere , great food
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Snailface
Points +76
cute but dark restaurant - Edit
Nice place to get a salad and vegan waffles! Came a few times. Good soy milk teas. The burger was a little greasy.
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nomiz
Points +18
Need to come back for Tiramisu - Edit
Really nice cafe. For study or dates. Good appies (shrimp!). Pastas are great (pesto!). Goulash tastes good but it's more a risotto dish.
Read morePros: atmosphere, quiet, good food!
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