Vegan-friendly
International
Organic
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Cafe serving world-inspired dishes with most menu items being vegan suitable. Sources unprocessed and organic ingredients as possible. Est. 2012 at 2-14 Fuk Sau Lane and re-opened here in 2015. Rebranded 2019; previously Grassroots Pantry. Reported closed Jan 2020.
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108D Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
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Last update on 18 Feb 2020 by peggygp
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Added by peggygp on 10 Jun 2012
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52 Reviews
First Review by Grande Poobah
ldd_happy
Points +581
This place is fantastic! - Edit
Editing my comment as I went back and had the brunch tasting menu and it’s best! I have no words - just go and try it. Go for the tasting menu if you can!
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AmberOrmesher
Points +27
Pricey! - Edit
I went here and made the mistake of not checking the menu first. I don’t eat mushrooms and most dishes contain mushrooms which I was told could not be made without, considering it’s supposed to be fresh food I found this a little strange. The only dish I could have was cold noodles which set me back $218. Very very expensive. However service was good and my friend seemed to enjoy her food.
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JessPeirce
Points +647
The Best Vegan Meal Ever - Edit
I came here only 1 week after it reopened as Nectar, the space is gorgeous
Read moreI got the set lunch with the kelp noodle salad as the main option and holy guacamole it was all amazing.
The mushroom was the best thing ever, the kelp noodle was so flavourful and the coconut mango dessert was perfect.
This was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The service was spectacular and they explained what each meal was and why they choose that ingredient
Highly recommend
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DotiR
Points +886
Hippie vegetarian - Edit
It gets busy so best to make a reservation.
Read moreIt’s more on the pricey side but worth it in my opinion also considering it’s location .
Great juices , amazing coffee and good food .
I loved their jackfruit rendang. Wasn’t too impressed with the signature salad ... just lots , lots of greens and not enough of the toppings mentioned.
Pros: Nice interior, Great juices & coffee
Cons: Expensive
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VeganExpression
Points +1728
High Quality Food - Edit
The first dish - Pan Fried Gyoza (HKD80), has made us very amazing! In fact, I can't even taste what kind of ingredients in it. But it is crunchy, and it is just taste really delicious! My meat eater friend and I like... the hedgehog mushrooms in the two dishes "Pancit Bihon (HKD158)" and "Tikka Masala (HKD168)" the most! ! ! My friend said that no matter the texture or taste, it is too much like chicken, too good to be true!
Read moreIf you have an important date, come here, I think Grassroots Pantry will never disappoint you~
visit date: 2019-03
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Vegan-in-Training
Points +132
Nice Delicate Dishes, High Price & Limited Options - Edit
This is my second visit to Grassroots Pantry. I will start by saying that on the whole, I enjoyed the experience, however compared to POP Vegan nearby, I would pick POP Vegan over this place for two main reasons:
Read more1) Price point -- POP Vegan isn't cheap either, but Grassroots Pantry is definitely more expensive and serving smaller portions
2) Menu offerings -- this is more a personal preference, but my view is that GP has a smaller menu that is also less accessible to most, touting a sample of taste around the globe.
With all this said, we found the food at GP light, fresh, and with a good layering of profiles, overall quite delightful.
We had the fried "chicken" bites, lasagne, truffle pasta, and jackfruit curry. All taste great, but for 4 people (2 were kids) ordering the dishes above, and juice orders (no alcohol), the bill came to over $1,100.
Pros: Great taste profile, light and fresh
Cons: Price point, menu options
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NaemaArbi
Points +42
Interesting food combinations - Edit
The Food at the grassroots pantry has very interesting flavors. The quality of food is excellent and the service attentive. Staff and friendly and helpful. I also really love their cleverly well thought out interior. A
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great service
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PilByriel
Points +30
Innovative and incredibly tasty - Edit
I was blown away by the “fake” chicken, especially when I learned they don’t use meat substitutes like seitan etc - they stick to Whole Foods! The service is absolutely amazing and the attention to detail is fascinating! I’d eat here all the time if I lived in Hong Kong!
Read morePros: Amazing taste, Such great service and staff, Inspirational story
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DeniseC
Points +386
Overpriced - Edit
I’ve been here countless times and love their popcorn chicken dish, but I generally feel that their dishes are overpriced and a hit and miss. I was really unimpressed by quite a few dishes which were lacking flavor in my last visit. The menu changes so often and they lack great staples for people to want to return for.
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RunEatWorld
Points +3668
Impressive - Edit
Really impressed with the quality of food, especially the Items in their Christmas menu. Food seemed to take forever to come out, even though it wasn't that busy. Yes it was expensive but I was happy to spend more for a special occasion.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-12-26
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Gifthealth
Points +52
Expensive with only fair food - Edit
Not impressed. Food was only okay. Much better restaurant options elsewhere in Honk Kong
Read moreCons: Food is not exciting
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jvdkjvdk
Points +80
Amazing food! - Edit
Good food and great vibe. Like everyone’s said it’s a bit more expensive than other vegan spots in an already quite expensive city but definitely worth it. Recommend the gyoza, popcorn chicken, tikka masala and the ice cream profiteroles (we had the salted caramel ones and I basically fell in love again).
Read morePros: Easy to find, Super tasty, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: Bit expensive
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LauraThomson
Points +39
Good food but expensive - Edit
The food and staff were fab but it was very expensive. Worked out as £55 for 2 x waffles, coffee, juice and water. I felt £12 Was a bit much for water!
Read moreBut the food is very tasty and there's quite a few vegan options
Pros: Quite a few options
Cons: Very expensive
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PickleRick
Points +933
=) - Edit
To echo the others, it's not cheap; but there's much more effort with the ingredients so it makes sense with what they're doing + charging.
Read moreNot sure how often they change the menu, but the popcorn chicken remains on there. This time it was quite oily and greasy, and I had no idea what the sauce was (more oil?). Though the other times I had it, I loved it. But it's deep-fried mushrooms, so how hard could it be...
Haven't been really impressed by the desserts at all. I don't think I will give it another chance.
Everything else is good there. The service, atmosphere, etc is fine. If you're a 2-top, it's possible to be seated quite close to another (since most of their tables are 4-tops). So I wouldn't recommend it for a couple trying to have a private conversation; although I enjoyed it because you can easily bond with others to check out what they're eating xD
Updated from previous review on 2018-11-20
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EDJ28
Points +350
Expensive but good - Edit
For the serving size you get, prices are quite high. But the food is delicious and I love the fact that the restaurant is zero waste :)
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Tolteckos
Points +393
Excellent food - Edit
First of all this is the most expensive restaurant I have seen in HK.
Read moreBut the food is magnificent. The service is perfect
Pros: Taste
Cons: Expensive
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Amy_n_n
Points +2788
Excellent vegan food and environment - Edit
Definitely one of the top awesome food and dining experience for me in HK. Everything is yummy and the gnocchi is definitely something to die for if you are a fan of potato dish! Even my non veg dining partner was impressed by the quality of food!
Read moreI will surely come back to try the brunch menu again!
p/s: Vegan option is clearly labeled and well English spoken server is able to provide a great recommendation if you need some advice :)
Pros: Many vegan option , Yummy food , Nice dining environment
Cons: Pricey
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emiliepix
Points +118
A total MUST!!! - Edit
Adorable, cozy, and quaint setting with an amazing menu that caters to health and is allergy friendly! Everyone was so nice and really attentive to food requests! Everything was delicious... literally perfect! And the service was on point! Definitely recommend stopping here!
Read morePros: Amazing vegan options!, Plenty of GF and Soy free options, Absolutely delicious!
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Dariush
Points +1032
Great potential... - Edit
Great location, very nice ambience. The service is decent, and I like their smoothies and juices. I’m not a big fan of the food menu however. Other folks have noted the steep prices, but I would be happy to pay up if the food quality (and, when it comes to basics like açai bowls and granola, quantity) justified it. I really like the fact that they don’t rely on processed fake meats like some of the other Western vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong, but would like to see a broader array of hearty vegan mains.
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aspara-gus
Points +184
Overpriced for what you get - Edit
Apart from the beautiful hostess, I don't see any reason to go here. The very expensive food came in tiny portions and tasted very bland. I tried the popcorn chicken that has got lots of great reviews but it was nothing to write home about.
Read moreThe staff were friendly and spoke perfect English. Previous reviewers commended them for their explanation of the food but I found this monologue a bit annoying. The only thing I carry about (assuming that it is vegan) is that it is tasty and/or nutritious. The speech didn't include any information about the nutritional value of the food and I think it would be better to include any details about the food on the menu so one is aware of it before one orders and not after the food has been served.
Pros: Beautiful hostess, Friendly staff
Cons: Food nothing special, expensive
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JohnAndrew
Points +20
One of the high points of our visit - Edit
Amazing food in an amazing city.
Read moreNot the cheapest in world but you get what you pay for and for Central this is good value. Some of the most imaginative food I've ever eaten.
It should be on everyones bucket list and visit list.
As another reviewer said I too thought I was eating chicken at one point and had to double check. Proof that every flavour and every texture can be made vegan.
Pros: Amazing Food
Cons: A bit hard to find, we walked past twice, Expensive - but worth it as a treat
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charlotte26
Points +44
Great service - Edit
Amazing service from waiters - and even an explanation when the food was delivered on exactly what everything was which was great. I came here with 3 non vegans (omnivores) and they still really enjoyed the food and desserts! The atmosphere of the place is also great! I had the grilled tikki mushroom with brown rice biryani though had an initial panic when I was convinced the mushroom was chicken and had to get the waiter to confirm as it tasted so alike! But it was amazing after that was confirmed ☺️ also recommend the profiteroles!
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Soul2Soul Educare
Points +1102
Wow! What a place! - Edit
This was by far our favorite restaurant to dine in during our visit to Hong Kong. Not only was the food delish but it was presented so beautifully. The service was excellent and there were many healthy and organic options. The restaurant also has a nice ambiance and vibe to it. We ordered the popcorn chicken (which really tasted like chicken although it was made of a mushroom called Hedgehog mushroom). We also tried their Tikka Masala Biryani and Dragon Maki Roll. Everything was great! We would definitely go back if we lived there!
Read morePros: great presentation, great service, organic
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jamiecroteau
Points +44
Original and delicious - Edit
Lovely food, light, easy to find, great waitstaff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Not too heavy, Variety of cuisine
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amandals
Points +60
Treat yo'self - Edit
They have loads of interesting veggie and vegan choices on the menu (which is easy to find online). Brunch and a smoothie came to about HK$200 so not the cheapest place but it's definitely worth it for a treat - I ordered the pancakes and a smoothie and everything was delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly, a waiter even gave me some vegan restaurant recommendations!
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thecharlotte
Points +728
Best breakfast in Hong Kong - Edit
Delicious food served in a beautiful space and friendly staff. Serving french toast, pancakes and smoothies for breakfast and a fun fusion menu for lunch and dinner.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Beautiful space
Cons: Serve egg - ask twice for vegan
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izzi
Points +36
best nachos and vegan chicken - Edit
Was amazed by the realistic ness of the fake meats, would definitely recommend the nachos and popcorn chicken to anyone going there. Really good location, which might account for the extremely expensive prices ($68 for a not very nice drink!) but am going back at the first chance I get- honestly some of the best, most original and fresh vegan food I’ve ever had
Read morePros: incredible high quality food
Cons: too expensive
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