If being vegan in Bolivia is a true challenge, in La Paz it’s the total opposite.
The administrative capital seems to be home to a considerable community of vegans and vegetarians. Besides the existence of cute and trendy little cafes and restaurants focusing on plant-based food, the Bolivian city also has a remarquable range of local vegan cafeterias. Those canteens offer a three-course meals for a price hovering around 3 dollars.
In this exciting green food scene, the cherry on the pie is a gastronomic restaurant called Ali Pacha.
Finding vegan options while travelling through South America can be challenging enough, so can you even imagine a totally vegan fine dining experience during your travels? In the heart of the cultural and visual bustle of La Paz, Ali Pacha makes that dream come true!
The experience takes place in an elegant and modern setting. Subdued lights, exquisite wines and first-class service accompany the wide range of vegan delicacies.
Their signature is a delectable degustation menu of three to seven dishes made entirely from native and exotic products. Nature is their inspiration, and they take a full advantage of Bolivia’s flora diversity. The agricultural wealth of the country is a gold mine for creative chef Sebastián Quiroga, whose goal is to promote an innovative and natural cuisine.
The contemporary yet humble interior meets the characteristics of an intimate and sophisticated address with success.
Everything here is about the details; the highly symbolic name Ali Pacha, meaning universe of plants in the ethnic Aymara language, again emphasizes the values that are at the heart of the restaurant. With a sustainable and conscious approach, they elevate the fine dining experience to a higher level.
Awarded the prize of Latin America’s top 50 restaurants and World Luxury Restaurants Awards, Ali Pacha attracts foodies of all kinds; vegans, connoisseurs and gastronomists alike. With such a level of expertise and inventiveness, it isn’t surprising that the restaurant has attained the position of one of the most in vogue addresses of the city.
About the author: Marie Dykmans is a Belgian food blogger currently travelling the world. Her passion for health and food has lead her to discover some of the best vegan kitchens across the world. She is passionate about cuisine but also about yoga, meditation and believes in a conscious way of consuming. Follow her culinary and travelling adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choupetamarie/ or on her food blog: www.choupetamarie.com
The author of this article was invited to come visit the restaurant featured in the above write up. However, the opinions expressed in this write up are solely those of the author, and not of HappyCow or the restaurant.
