動物誌 vegan restaurant and bar est. since 2013 previously at 9, Lane 1, Jinglong St Wenshan District. Offers a menu of veggie burgers, sandwiches, fried snacks, and beer on tap in addition to non-alcoholic drinks. It's also a platform for artistic exhibits and other activist events. A short walk from LiuZhangLi MRT station. Reported closed, Jun 2019.
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25, Lane 228, Sec 3, Heping East Rd, Da’an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 106
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45 Reviews
First Review by cj the taniwha
RunEatWorld
Points +3687
Fantastic - Edit
Great, laid back restaurant with friendly staff. Small menu of burgers and rice dishes, but I still took forever to decide what I wanted. Ended up going for the popular tofu rice with veggie patty, which didn't sound that exciting but it ended up being fantastic. Highly recommend checking it out.
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CA89SS
Points +2143
Great burger - Edit
Best burger we have had in Taipei. The tartare burger is yummy as hell. Veggie patty is everything.
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akufner
Points +203
Awesome cafe with great food. - Edit
Had the Tartar Burger, the Tofu Rice w/ veggie patty and the Mushroom soup side. All were so delicious. Also had a craft beer too.
Read moreCan highly recommend this place.
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drlj
Points +628
Burgers, beer and activism! - Edit
A cute place, with great beer selection and delicious burgers. We had the kimchi burger and the wasabi burger. Fries were also chunky and lovely. Some great messages on walls - v LGBTQ friendly. They also like cats a lot.
Read morePros: Good for your wallet and soul, Friendly , Yummy burgers
Cons: Last order 8.30pm, A bit far from centre but easy on metro, Brownie a little dense - I prefer more gooey!
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J&J
Points +84
Lovely place ! - Edit
Lovely cafe with great food! More places like this need to exist !
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jessika311
Points +1059
Pretty good - Edit
A bit of different style of burger patty at this place. Quite unique but tasty. Nice staff and really good cinnamon roll. Will return😄
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Ruthie_T
Points +325
Tasty and homely - Edit
A small selection of vegan burgers and bowls plus a couple of desserts. We ordered the wasabi and tartare burgers and both were super tasty thanks to a hearty home made veg patty, tasty sauces and good quality bread rolls. They came with rustic hand cut chips which were delicious. Low key, lovely service and cool vibes. They have a few craft beers, would be great if they could stock a wine or cider for the non-beer drinkers.
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SOMA93260
Points +105
Nice cafe - Edit
I felt welcome and enjoyed a tempe burger & salad.
Read moreStaff were very kind and hospitable. A
Good reading cafe with a progressive and modern vibe.
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escapement
Points +128
Outstanding Vegan - Edit
This cafe represents the ideal of veganism and has got the mix right.
Read moreIt’s message is simple and in everything they do.
I found it relaxing and full of reminders of why I became vegan.
Pros: Pure vegan, Wonderful food, Very affordable
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KoenR
Points +17
Good food, reasonably priced - Edit
Paid 250NTD for a great burger and some fries. Staff speaks English.
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monisonfire
Points +5079
nice little place! good burger! - Edit
lovely little place that not only cares about animals but also gay rights. very nice tasting tempeh burger. i especially liked the sprouts, sauce and that the bun was warm and crunchy. the fries (side) were also really good: thick cut & obviously hand-made. my friend had the tofu-rice with burger patty which wasn’t exactly my taste but still nice.
Read moregreat selection of bottled (ipa) beer. very nice, welcoming atmosphere. great music! would come again if in mood for a burger!
Pros: atmosphere , great burgers & fries
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Charlie.
Points +812
NEW Location!!! - Edit
Was so excited when I discovered one of my favourite Vegan restaurant in Taipei reopened in another location, about 7 minutes walk from LiuZhangLi MRT station. I thought they would close forever when I found out they ceased operation early this year, especially since they were so generous to share some of their signature menu recipes with their buddies of another vegan restaurant located at the same area, ZhenDe Coffee. It's good to know THEY ARE BACK!!! The closed down restaurant used to be famous in the locals, as well as tourists from all around the world. I'm very sure it will be the same for their relocated restaurant! I'm currently away from Taipei, will write another review when I return to Taipei but I am sure their food taste as GREAT as always!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-20
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V-for-Vegan
Points +876
Good ~ - Edit
Cool place! Good food, okay service. Most important everything is vegan & for the animals (you can even tell from the restaurant name itself!). The sandwich was delicious, also the KimChi Tofu rice bowl!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-03-19
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bubalus_bubalis
Points +13
Okay place, but a bit disappointing - Edit
A friend recommended this place, and the reviews on this page were very good, so we had high expectations. Unfortunately, the place didn't exactly meet our expectations.
Read moreFirst of all, it's quite hard to find, hidden in an alley, and the sign outside is not clearly visible and readable.
Secondly, as noted by other reviewers, the place is very tiny, and the outside seats are not that comfortable. It does look nice though, and it is well designed and furnished (except for the outside seats).
Then the food, the reason we came here of course. The wasabi burger was so-so. It looked very nice and was served with a salad and some orange parts. The burger was not bad, but not special either. It didn't have much taste, and fell apart quite easily, even with the stick put in the middle of the burger. We've had better burgers here in Taipei, for the same price or only slightly more expensive.
The tofu rice with kimchi patty was okay, but again, nothing special. The kimchi seemed fresh and was actually one of the better we had here in Taiwan. The rice came with tofu, which was okay. The patty was a bit different from the vegetarian/vegan "mock meats" we've had so far in Taiwan, with some vegetable filling instead of a bean/mushroom-based filling. The outside of the burger was pretty tasty, the filling a bit bland for our taste. The price was reasonable and comparable to other more "fancy" vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Taipei.
Overall, we think that "About Animals" was an okay place, but nothing very special and it did not meet the high expectations we had. We went to better vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Taipei, and "About Animals" doesn't really stand out.
The cat was very cute though!
Pros: Place looks nice, so does the food, Good kimchi, The cat
Cons: Hard to find, Taste of the food is a bit bland
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JustineCass
Points +106
Amazing eco-friendly, vegan restaurant - Edit
This restaurant is small, homey and wonderful. It is a little out of the way (I took an uber during my trip to the area only to go to this restaurant). I had the tartar burger (or something like that) and it was delicious. More expensive than your usual restaurant in Taipei, but you are paying for specialty food. Highly recommend for vegans and vegetarians!
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TimmyTesseract
Points +48
peaceful vibe & a lovely cat - Edit
The wasabi burger is out of this world. Highly recommended!
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LarrahV
Points +626
Lovely place, lovely staff, beautiful food - Edit
Lovely place to hangout at, nice food, and the staff is just as lovely. Highly recommended x
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Npczski
Points +89
chill atmosphere, yummy food - Edit
We LOVED our green burger and tofu kimchi bowl. Yum! We finished our meal with a matcha latte and loved that too. Inclusive atmosphere.
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VeganTravel095
Points +30
Great - Edit
The wassabi burger is a must here! I love the wide selection of alcohol, the atmosphere and the cat. Love this restaurant.
Read morePros: The wassabi burger , Good price , Atmosphere
Cons: None
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Carli
Points +47
fresh, delicious and funky - Edit
I just ate the Green Monster- a blanched broccoli burger which was amazing!! Everyone else in the cafe was also ordering it, it seems to be popular. It sounds weird I know, but seriously you have to try it! Vegan heaven :)
Read moreI also enjoyed the iced mountain coffee which was iced black coffee with coconut icecream. Yum!!
Lovely chilled cafe with a nice vibe. Very peaceful location :)
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Jolamming
Points +22
Hidden gem - Edit
About Animals is slightly hidden away down a quiet back street. It is well worth seeking out for some tasty vegan food and drink and a nice laid back environment.
Read moreWe visited on a Saturday and it was a little busy due to there not being many tables,however we came back 30 minutes later and were able to sit and enjoy a delicious vegan burger and fries. We opted for the house party with wasabi mayo which came with a side salad and fruit. We also ordered a large serve of their fries which were crispy and delicious.
Most of the menu comprises burgers of various kinds but there are also a few rice dishes and some nice sounding sides. They offer craft beer,soy coffee,shakes and a small dessert selection.
Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food,even if it is a little more than your standard street food type establishment but at least you know that everything you are eating is vegan friendly.
Pros: Completely vegan, Laid back, Reasonably priced
Cons: Minimal seating inside
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Rosa veg
Points +2060
Excellent vegan burger - Edit
Very good vegan burger and fries . Nice place . Worth a visit
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AndyCB
Points +2228
Delicious burgers, fries, oyster mushrooms and beer! - Edit
We visited About Animals twice during our visit, trying three types of burger (wasabi, tartar and tofu skin, as well as fries, deep-fried oyster mushrooms and ice cream. All delicious.
Read moreThe bread they use is really tasty, and the salad that comes with the burger is so well dressed that is would be great to have as a standalone dish. They also serve some great craft beers, including some local varieties.
This is a small venue with a great atmosphere and clearly a group of people with a strong and broad social conscience.
A great way to end our stay in Taipei!
Pros: Delicious burgers, Great value for money
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LilacHippy
Points +12848
Great for Burger Lovers - Edit
If you are a burger fan then it will be up your street as they have a huge selection. I didn't try the Asian food but saw other peoples and it looked really good and huge portions too. Only problem is that it is a bit small and cramped. Also the dessert selection could be improved.
Read moreAlcohol selection is good especially if you like craft beer.
Pros: All vegan, Good choices for alcohoic and non-alcoholic drink, Generous portions
Cons: Small restaurant with limited seating
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HaileyPoLa
Points +1118
Loved everything about it! - Edit
I loved the fact that you can find vegan burger, hotdog as well as rice dishes with kimchi there. The vegan milk tea was amazing as well. It's probably the most pro-animal rights restaurant in Taiwan. There aren't too many seats in the restaurant so making a reservation is advised.
Read moreIt's also very close to vegan grocery store iVegan at the same MRT station.
Pros: food, atmosphere, cats
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mikea1985
Points +54
Great burgers, good import beer selection - Edit
All vegan, all awesome.
Read moreAll the burgers are good. They apparently have other foods on the menu, but I've never ventured much outside the burger page of the menu except the one time they were out of burger patties.
Their homemade burger patty (made of king oyster mushrooms and other vegetables mushed together), which is used in many but not all of the burgers, is very good. The bread used for all of the burgers is excellent, no boring McDonals bun here, this is a nice whole-wheat bun with flax and other seeds on top.
My personal favourites are the Onion Mushroom burger (which has tofu skin and fried sliced onion and mushrooms), the Fried Mushroom burger (which as the "patty" uses a bunch of breaded & deep fried king oyster mushrooms) and the Wasabi burger (their house patty with wasabi "mayo"). The burgers cost 200-250 NT. On Mondays the burgers are 20% off.
The fries are very good, and so are the fried mushrooms (deep fried king oyster mushrooms). The burgers do not come with fries any more, so you have to order them separately.
The green tea desert comes with ice cream, which is pretty awesome.
They quite a good selection of import (and a few specialty local) beers, at reasonable prices (180-250 NT per bottle, which for an import beer at a restaurant is not bad in Taipei). The selection changes regularly. I think both Wednesday and Friday has a drinks-related special (I think Wednesday is 10% off beer, I don't remember what the Friday one is).
Seating is very limited (they seat about 18 inside plus 12 outside), so you'll often have to sit outside or eat fast to get out before a reservation arrives; or make a reservation!
The service can be a bit slow, especially when they are busy; We used to joke that they only have one deep fryer and therefore can only make two burgers at a time.
They painted and rearranged the place a bit recently, which made it look a bit nicer and added a few seats I think. The food preparation time seems to have gotten better as well, so maybe they bought a second deep fryer.
If you like cats, this is a good place to go, since there are almost always cats hanging around outside and occasionally inside.
Pros: Good burgers. , 20% off burgers Monday. Buy 10 burgers get one fre, Good import beer selection at reasonable prices.
Cons: Sometimes a bit slow when busy. , Often busy.
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Snailface
Points +76
delicious tofu burger - Edit
Food is great here. The tofu sesame burger is delicious. Some raisins in the bun which was a bit weird. Menus is in English. No options (besides icecream) for celiacs.
Read morePros: yummy. decent pricing. nice outdoor area
Cons: no options for celiacs
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