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Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegetarian friendly western style restaurant. Vegan options include hummus and naan, tofu/tempeh satay, and a Thai salad. Vegetarian options such as the veggie tacos, refried bean tacos, and the falafel wrap can easily be made vegan. Relocated from Ground Floor, Lot 32, Jalan Haji Saman. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-12:00am.


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28 Reviews

First Review by Jensoper

Pio_o

Points +308

Vegan
16 Oct 2024

Food was good

I got the pizza and the both sandwiches as well as the Mediterranean bowl, food was good I think the bowl looked a bit sad and was a bit dry but the beans were really good just the portion was not enough in my opinion. The sandwiches were nice and you can order it with fries as well.
My pizza was really good and probably the best in my opinion. Really crunchy and good tomato sauce.

Pros: Really good pizza

Cons: The Mediterranean bowl was not enough

Fabitopabito

Points +30

Vegan
27 Aug 2024

Amazing!

We went there as our first breakfast stop and where simply amazed. Their Staff wad extremely friendly, their vegan options were really flavorful and not just simple salads.

We started to eat there everyday for our stay! We highly recommend their vegan Tofu Sandwich for breakfast or lunch and to just try out their menue.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-27

Pros: Location , Ambiente , Friendly and helpful staff

dutts

Points +518

Vegan
08 Aug 2024

Vegan pizza very good but lots to choose from

Visited twice during our visit to KK, friendly staff and clearly marked vegan menu options.
Went for the tofu and tempeh satay on both occasions, a vegan mezzo platter and the vegan pizza is particularly good.

CarryOnOnly

Points +457

Vegan
07 Jun 2024

Great food

I had the vegan pizza and was so surprised how delicious it was! The flavour is popping with it and one pizza is more than enough for one person. It was wonderful and I would definitely have it again. The decor is just divine inside the restaurant and everything is so clean. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and everyone was smiling and happy! They also have vegan satay that was my second option which I’ll have next time I’m in Kota Kinabalu

Pros: Tasty food, Beautiful decor inside restaurant , Clean

AliciaHug

Points +76

Vegan
03 Jun 2024

Great vegetarian and vegan food

They have many vegetarian and also some vegan and gluten free options. The vegan pizza was great! The only „bad“ thing was, that we had to wait a long time to get our dishes. That’s why only 4 stars.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-03

Pros: Nice location, Vegan Options with great taste

Cons: Long waiting time

LaiaCourage

Points +148

Vegetarian
14 Apr 2024

Great vegetarian food

I had lunch veg nachos with beans plus a beer made into a Chela. Loved it and regretted not to have tried more.

Pros: Food is good!, Service is great, Add beer to it

Cons: Didn't accept card

VeganFox92

Points +556

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Great lunch stop

We came here for lunch a couple of times and had the Mexican rice wrap with Tofu and the Tofu banh mi. Both are very tasty and well priced.
They also do a vegan pizza (no cheese) which we didn't try.
Recommend if you're in the area.

Updated from previous review on 2023-10-05

Pros: Well priced, English speaking, Good food

Cons: Service a little slow but its all fresh

endofcity

Points +440

Vegan
21 Aug 2023

Not great

Initially, I had high hopes for El Centro. Vegan options clearly marked.
Staff helpful and welcoming.

Food was very disappointing indeed. The tofu / tempeh satay was a particular letdown. Burritos slightly better. The chilli tasted quite nice but I don’t get why they served it with a mountain of bizarre fried pastry squares. Rice would be better.

Overall not somewhere I’d hurry back to. The food just was just too poor.

Pros: Nice staff, Cheap, Vegan options

Cons: Poor quality food

sweetestpotat

Points +591

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

Nice lunch stop

Nice fresh tofu banh mi on the lunch deal for RM 15. Lots of veggie options on the menu which can be adapted to vegan.

SheridanLean

Points +62

Vegan
28 Jun 2023

Great place to eat

Good vegan options, very clean and safe

WrenLangford

Points +84

Vegan
19 May 2023

Great vegan options

Great vegan options- clearly labelled. I visited multiple times- the Thai salad and tofu banh mi are lovely.

Pros: Lots of vegan options- clearly labelled , Good cocktails , Friendly atmosphere

Cons: No vegan desserts

Vegan_in_KL

Points +1355

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

A good amount of vegan options

Vegan (vg) is clearly marked on the menu. There were plenty of great options. The veggie burrito is not listed as vegan, but I asked if they could adapt it and they were happy to accommodate. Really tasty and super filling.

Pros: Good vegan selection, Great cocktails, Happy to adapt dishes to make them vegan

EleanorRuck

Points +415

Vegan
14 Feb 2023

Banging cocktails

Had plenty of choice and was really delicious!

snofle

Points +17

Vegetarian
09 Mar 2022

Updated menu

They have a new menu which has even more veggie and vegan food. They also moved location to a nicer place
The kitchen are very knowledgeable about vegan and gluten free options. If you talk to them, they are very happy to cater to your needs.

The drinks are BOMB and it's super fun on Wednesdays for pub quiz, as well as on the weekends. Highly recommend.

The owners also have a cute air bnb

Pros: Gluten free options, Tasty

Cons: None

Ellisha

Points +38

Vegan
03 Aug 2020

Great vibe and food

The menu had a lot of food that could easily be made vegan. The food was delicious and I recommend their hummus 👌🏻

Pros: Good amount of choices for vegan , Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff

Cons: Expensive

Ilovemyfood!

Points +459

Vegan
06 Mar 2020

Lovely staff!

The staff were very accommodating and understood the difference between vegetarian and vegan so it was relatively easy to make adjustments when ordering. The food was ok but it definitely was not authentic Mexican; lacked flavour and presentation.

This place is popular for tourists.

Pros: Lovely friendly staff, Nice ambience

Cons: Small portion sizes, Pricy

NomadEmma

Points +203

Vegan
25 Nov 2019

Maybe Mexican?

Staff were fine, understood removing dairy to veganise burrito. The burrito itself was slightly bland & constructed in an odd way (you can’t eat it with hands, need to use knife & fork). The pita chips & salsa it came with were actually very nice. There is a Thai salad which is vegan, vegetarian options are marked. A bit overpriced (some items more so than others). Serves alcohol & cocktails. It’s not a bad or amazing place, but has a very high tripadvisor rating, which from my experience I don’t think is deserved. Just average, 3*

Pros: Vegan options

Cons: Overpriced

SiDaAmJo

Points +75

Vegetarian
13 Nov 2019

Overpriced, small portions, bland taste

Very disappointing for multiple reasons. The male owner was extremely rude to us, we ordered for 100ringget of food that was tasteless. All the food our party ordered was super bland, super overpriced and tiny portions. We didn't even get drinking water (we did order cocktails). I don't understand the good reviews because both food and serving was horrible.

After spending the 100ringget we where still hungry(!!) So we went to 2doors down: Chilli Vanilla where they had a similar menu, great Vegan knowledge and with way better food and service

Pros: None

Cons: Expensive , Small portions , Bland taste

JenHacking

Points +50

Vegan
19 Oct 2019

Delicious western menu

Nothing listed fully vegan but so much can be made vegan and the people working are super accommodating at making changes. We at tofu satay and black bean tacos, but there are burgers, salads, fajitas, pizzas. Lots of fresh juices made to order plus filtered water. Restaurant is palm oil free.

Pros: Menu easily veganised, Lots of choice, Lovely staff and service

Cons: Nothing listed as vegan

asmason

Points +100

Vegan
13 Oct 2019

Palm oil free restaurant!

Enjoyed the food here! They could adapt lots of the menu to make vegan and they dont use palm oil!
Cocktails are very strong!
Staff are very friendly

JustinBenson

Points +113

Vegan
03 Sep 2019

Food was mediocre at best, slightly over priced

I ordered the black bean burrito (Vegan) and it was very bland. No seasoning or spices to make it worth the price. Chips that came with were fresh and good, but same thing could use a little salt or seasoning.

Pros: A couple Vegan options , Friendly staff

Cons: Over priced, Food was bland, needs some seasoning

TofuInk

Points +300

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

Nice idea but bad execution

The food is not Mexican at all. We are vegan and ate here. Great atmosphere but small portions and not that tasty.

Pros: Atmosphere

Cons: Food

HappyCawOnDiet

Points +59

Vegetarian
26 Jun 2019

Poor quality of food preparation, microwave in use

My veggie burger was falling apart instead of being crispy outside as it was more likely reheated in the microwave, the same with the bun.

Pros: Some veggie options

Cons: Quality and the way of preparing dishes

KristineGrødem

Points +19

Vegetarian
23 May 2019

Very good!

You can make most dishes vegan. My favourites are the Thai salad with tofu and tempeh, bean tacos, bean and grilled vegetable fajitas and Cuban tofu steak.

They also have falafels, veggie burger and a mezzo platter.

The Thai salad and Cuban tofu steak dishes are gluten free and they accommodate any allergies you have.

Nights at el centro are a lot of fun, good music and the margaritas are strong and good.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Good atmosphere

FeliciaNilsson

Points +161

Vegan
21 Sep 2018

Delicious

I came here because I was a bit tired of asian food and was especially craving mexican food. I had the hummus starter, the hummus wasn't the best I've ever had but it was still yum. Came with delicious bread and raw veggies. Then I had the black bean tacos veganized (which was easy, didn't even have to explain anything). They were also delicious, I especially loved the salsa that came with them. They also had a few vegan dishes, for example a thai salad which I'm gonna go back and try another day. It was a bit pricey compared to other places in Malaysia but I think it was worth it, just to get something different.

Pros: several vegan options, super yummy , vegetarian dishes can be made vegan

Cons: bit pricey

HappyPineappleKix

Points +1119

Vegan
10 Mar 2018

Yummy food

Had falafel wrap and some platter with different stuff on it (hummus, eggplant, grilled veggies etc). Friend of mine ate all non vegan stuff and I had rest of it. I really enjoyed my meal after struggling with finding vegan foods in Langkawi.

Pros: they know what vegan and vegetarian means, very accommodating when you ask something , sugar on the side for the ice tea

Cons: could use more vegan options

BudgetBucketList

Points +1334

Vegan
08 Mar 2018

Nope

If you're a vegetarian there's some choice, as a vegan not at all. Yes, of course, you can remove the cheese and the sauce, but then there's nothing tasty left. That's not what I call good vegan cooking.

I went for one of the only vegan options: hummus. Wasn't good. Tasted quite industrial, not like 'restaurant-hummus'. For main dish I ate the falafel wrap. Again, not good. Over-deep-fried so the whole structure was gone, had to have it without any sauce and also the feta removed, and with these factory-wraps... come on! Making wraps is the easiest thing in the world, it only takes some flour, salt and water and it's downright delicious... if you run a restaurant you can't possibly come up with vacuum packed wraps. I would be embarrassed to serve this to my friends coming over for dinner.

I go to a (locally quite pricey) restaurant to eat food from a professional cook that cooks better than I can. This I wouldn't even make myself on a sunday night when I'm too lazy to cook.

Pros: Central location

Cons: Bad food




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