Vegan restaurant est. 2016 serving modern plant-based cuisine using whole food ingredients. Find choices like acai bowl, granola with activated mylk, kale salad, raw spring rolls, macrobiotic bowl, raw cakes and macaroons, chia pudding, and smoothies. Kitchen stops at 8:30pm. Small restaurant with also a couple of shelves of foods for sale to take home. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-8:30pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. Closed Mon. Kitchen closes 8.30pm.
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10, Lane 253, Sec. 1, Fuxing South Rd, Da-an District, Taipei, Taiwan, 106
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- Wheelchair accessible
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 Jun 2024 by Mangosteen33
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77 Reviews
First Review by JesseD
Ashni
Points +2290
Splurge for a special occasion! - Edit
Our second favourite for our Taipei visit! This is upscale and expensive so be prepared to spend but it's perfect for an occasion. Fantastic service - we had a rly friendly helpful waitress.
Read moreHad a soup starter, falafel plate and Korean style macrobiotic bibimbap (seaweed on side as it's a bit slimy). Beautiful presentation. Don't expect a traditional bibimbap - it's not crispy in a hot stone stone bowl - it's a more healthy version, which is wholegrain, with tempeh, and a nutty sauce. Falafel plate was good.
Also got the berry shake, chocolate shake, and a cake, all of which were great! Metal straws :)
Pros: Fantastic service, Beautiful presentation, Everything tasted healthy and great
Cons: Upscale and expensive..!
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LisadaPizza
Points +34
left feeling very hungry... and ＄700 poorer😥 - Edit
Ive been here once before and, although pricey (due to quality ingredients I suppose), the food was great. this time however, I was sorely disappointed. I ordered coffee and cake (the coffee was very weak and the cake almost inedible: no flavour, dry and still frozen inside) as well as a Caesar salad (＄320 for a few lettuce leaves, croutons and a tiny, weeny bit of dressing. no chicken or bacon substitute, though to be fair those ingredients were not mentioned on the menu. at least the lettuce was fresh). anyway, I told the two female waitstaff about my experience when I went to pay and they were very apologetic and said they would pass on my feedback to the kitchen staff. they also exempted me from paying the 10％ service fee (which was kind of them, but actually I feel like partial compensation for the food I couldn't eat/wasnt there to eat would have been more appropriate). I almost felt like crying as I left the restaurant (pathetic I know) because I'm a student, and I can only afford to splash out on a nice meal once a month. instead, I have just arrived home to eat leftovers from last night and feel miserable, since I wasted so much money for nothing. have to wait til next month now (sob). i most likely won't come back again (even if the food IS better next time, it's still a bit too pricey for me and I cant justify spending that amount if Im not getting value). however, I would encourage others to go if they have spare cash. it's supporting a good cause, the staff were decent people and other people's meals looked ok (more substantial than mine in any case). just don't order the Caesar salad (and be careful about the cakes)!
Read morePros: friendly, attentive, pleasant staff；nice, relaxing
Cons: my choice from the menu was an absolute rip-off. I
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misusyaya
Points +510
Gluten-Free Heaven!!! - Edit
Everything on the menu is vegan and gluten-free! Most items are soy-free as well! Everything is clearly labeled.
Read moreThe hot cocoa was very heart-warming.
Fusili Alfredo was impressive and delicious.
Their selections of raw cakes are all very prettt and yummy~~~
Pros: All Gluten-Free, Clear Labels, Friendly Service
Cons: Not Cheap
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Haymehhker
Points +129
healthy, filling and delicious. - Edit
Really great, really healthy and you might grumble that's it's more pricey than your average Taipei restaurant but I think you are paying for the effort and ingredients here.
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Charlie.
Points +812
Good - Edit
Good vegan food, good service, a little pricey.
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V-for-Vegan
Points +876
Good Service but Inconsistency in Food Quality - Edit
Have visited Plants several times but the food quality seems to be inconsistent. Service was good though, price is on the higher side. The raw flatbread I've ordered during my several visits tastes awesome sometimes but not up to the standard the other times. However, I'd still recommend Plants eatery.
Read morePros: Good service, Good ambience
Cons: Food quality inconsistency
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originyoga&wellness
Points +64
Beautiful Dining Experience - Edit
You can tell every dish in this place was specially crafted and prepared with love. I came here with a large group and we ordered almost everything on the menu! Everyone enjoyed their meal, I especially loved the kimchi pancake and delicious smoothies. It's a special treat to be here.
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Subra
Points +180
chiq vegan place perfect for Sunday brunch - Edit
This was one of few places that was open at 10am on the weekend so we could enjoy a nice brunch. We ordered the flatbread and the bibimbap. Both were amazing you could taste the freshness of the activates ingredients.
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Cqveggiefinds
Points +11620
Amazing - Edit
Their dishes can be made allium, nuts and/or gluten free, suitable for those who are allergic/sensitive to these ingredients.
Read moreI had their salad and potatoes wedges, they're both really good. They also retail a few eco-friendly products like reusable grocery bags and metal straws.
Pros: Near Daan MRT, Friendly staff, nice ambience
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feedmeplants
Points +38
Flavorful and delicious - Edit
When I discovered Plants for the first time, I had to go back three more times that same week because I loved their foods and drinks so much! I had their bibimbap, acai bowl, and mung bean hummus + crackers, as well as some of their smoothies and their Golden Sunrise latte. Oh and I had their carrot cake as well as their key lime cheesecake.
Read moreTheir smoothies are alright, at least the ones that I ordered, but that Golden Sunrise latte was amazing!!! But maybe that's because I personally love anything tumeric.
I kept going back for their bibimbap because I loved the flavors. It was light and refreshing as well as very filling with the tempeh and rice. I wish it were a bit spicer but I understand that given most of the palates in Taipei are pretty mild, it still let me appreciate the flavor medley in my mouth.
The acai bowl was also top notch. The fruits and the texture of the acai bowl weren't frozen (I hate when you order an acai bowl and it's basically just a slushie because everything was frozen beforehand!) and their home-made spirulina and cacao nib granola had distinct flavors as well (not just cardboard-tasting crunch).
That mung-bean hummus was mind blowing with how light and fluffy the hummus texture was in my mouth, it practically melted right away! Their homemade seeded crackers that came along with the hummus wasn't good but that didn't stop me from spooning as much hummus out of the bowl as possible.
Their desserts look divine, but rather bland and dry which was super disappointing.
The atmosphere was very clean and modern, and I loved how much natural lighting there was with the huge windows. There are a bunch of vegan magazines/books you can browse that are near the front of the door, and a variety of other products to purchase in their store if you wish.
They serve their water infused with rosemary, and I loved that subtle hint of rosemary! The service was nice and polite, I liked that they didn't constantly keep checking in with your meal. Even when they accidentally served a wrong drink, they said that I could keep the drink and they would just not list it on the bill.
THE ONLY DOWN SIDE IS THE PRICE$$$! It is very expensive, even compared to US standards of dining out. Expect to pay around 1,000~1,500 nt for 2 people for a casual meal + drinks + dessert.
Pros: Flavors were on point, Atmosphere was relaxing
Cons: Expensive$$$$, Dessert could be better
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Fugupuffer
Points +41
Delicious! - Edit
Lovely food, great environment, wonderful retail products of high quality and deserts to die-for. One of my favourites.
Read morePros: Unrefined, unprocessed ingredients, Great fermented food, Delicious mung bean hummus
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HaileyPoLa
Points +1118
Great food - Edit
I really liked the Berry Beautiful and Macrobiotic Bibimbap, and the fact that reservations can be done online through their website. Their raw cakes are also amazing.
Read moreIt's not easy to find whole food, plant-based restaurants in Taipei, and Plants does a good job raising awareness on clean eating as well as food allergies.
There're occasional events open to the public, such as workshop on kale chips, book launches, and so on.
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-06
Pros: Food, Vibe
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Npczski
Points +89
fantastically high vibe food - Edit
Western style vegan cafe with a huge menu. We ordered and loved the kale ceasar salad, bibimbap, green vitality smoothie, and nut mylk latte. If we weren’t leaving Taipei this week we’d come back for sure!
Read morePros: huge menu, nourishing superfood , vegan vegan vegan
Cons: spendy (but worth it)
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Sjuul82
Points +34
Good food, all glutenfree! - Edit
The staff is very nice and very tastefull food.
Read morePros: lovely tasty all gf food
Cons: bit expensive
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Han-ChiYang
Points +136
Good and impressing - Edit
Enjoyed my meal at Plants, but it's really quite expensive, although all their foods are organic and sprouted, still don't think is an affordable meal for all the people. Th food was great but not so impressing since the menu is pretty same to other healthy vegan places in Taipei such as Ooh Cha Cha. But I will recommend people to try once, or more if money is not a problem for you.
Read morePros: Great organic food, Kind service, Amazing ambulance
Cons: Too expensive
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LoiDinh
Points +229
Love this restaurant - Edit
My 6 years old twin and I traveled to taipei, and rent the hotel
Read morenearby this restaurant. We were so happy that we found it and had great food and drinks and got 2 free yogurts on Mother Day . recommened to everyone who love raw vegan
Pros: good food and drinks, good service, good design
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ASelemidis
Points +54
Nice food, nicer people. - Edit
The staff here have been consistently helpful and kind. Food is mostly great and very clean.
Read morePros: healthy , clean, friendly
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JALUS vegan
Points +55
Favourite vegan place in Taipei - Edit
I got invited for lunch here by my local friend. Really enjoyed the creative food, concept and good vibe here. Worth the money! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Food, atmosphere
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VeganDavid
Points +85
Good healthy flavors - Edit
I really enjoyed my meal at Plants. While I wasn't too impressed with the menu (it is almost identical to Ohh Cha Cha, another restaurant in Taipei, and so many other vegan restaurants I have been to in my country), my falafel and hummus entrée was great along with the side of oat crackers (which are great for dipping in the extra hummus). Everything was delicious and felt great for the body. Despite the alternative ingredients, it really tasted like an authentic falafel dinner from the Mediterranean.
Read moreI was a bit surprised at how hot and well-done the falafel balls were considering that this is in fact a raw restaurant. Since I am not a raw foodist, this didn't matter to me, but you might want to confirm with the kitchen about what temperature the foods are 'cooked' at if this matters to you.
It would be nice to see a more original menu, because if I were to return, I would not be interested in ordering any other dish because I have grown tired of bland and boring tempeh and rice bowls. Hopefully they will find their own identity and change things up in the future.
Pros: Great flavors, Good portion size
Cons: Menu is boring and uninspired
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shanery
Points +193
Opening hours - Edit
I had read good things about Plants and was excited to give it a try. Plants is almost an hour from where I live. I went on a Saturday evening, (around 6pm), a few weeks ago. Despite it also being written on the restaurant window that the place is open until 9:30pm, the restaurant was closed. I left disappointed and annoyed.
Read moreCons: Accurate opening hours not provided
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Citizen Wren
Points +283
a new favorite for sure - Edit
really good food. I thought the portions were generous and the price reasonable for the quality. we had hummus appetizer, tempeh bowl, shepard's pie, blueberry cheesecake and a green smoothie for $1400. left very full and happy, we will certainly go back to try the rest of the menu. I can live on $100 Buddha buffets most of the month but sometimes you want something special.
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Mantobar
Points +25
Wonderful food - Edit
Loved the Acai bowl, shepherds pie & Lime cheese cake. Coffee was also good. Kale Caesar was tasty but only kale with dressing. Went twice in 2 days. Loved it!
Read morePros: Healthy , Tasty, Desserts
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JesseD
Points +832
Great Raw Restaurant! - Edit
This restaurant serves some of the best raw food I've had anywhere: delicious cakes, smoothies and simple main dishes. Like all raw food it's pricier than cooked food, but I think it's excellent value. A small main dish, fresh smoothie and incredible raw cacao cake came to NT750.
Read moreThey grow some of their herbs on the street in front of the restaurant. It's a nice idea in theory, but they must soak up so much pollution from the street, so I'm not convinced about that.
It's great to see raw food taking off in Taipei. This is Taipei's best raw food restaurant (the nearby raw juice bar Universe Café is also very good).
Pros: raw food, easy to reach from red or blue MRT lines, all vegan
Cons: a little expensive, but worth it!
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