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Despite the name, this is a vegetarian restaurant with vegan options (please inquire). Located lakeside in the previous location of The Juicery. Has stayed vegetarian with a similar menu to before. Most ingredients are sourced locally in nearby organic farms or grow in the home garden. NOTE: Burger buns are reportedly not vegan. Smoking is reportedly permitted in the eating area. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm.
31 Reviews
First Review by LuboSiska[ViK]
Gemkvegan
Points +1891
Huge menu - Edit
Very large place with big menu. Was very busy when I visited. Food came quickly. It was ok but nothing special. Staff seemed a bit confused and unfriendly. Turmeric ginger shot was not drinkable. Despite its name this place is veggie not vegan. However there are also some meals that contain oyster sauce, as the menu marks. So technically not a vegetarian place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-10
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +7251
good, - Edit
the first time i went i loved it, the bowl was amazing and staff was friendly, the location is good too. the second time the bowl was much too much and the staff reslly was not that great. i would keep the portion size in mind. the interior is nice, great to chill and work too
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SandEraHlusiak
Points +347
Great place, allot of vegan options - Edit
Nice and delicious food.
Read moreAwesome tofu bowl!
Sushi comes with just a little piece of wasabi. Ask for more ;)
We would recommend to prefer the chairs for sitting and eating.
We sat down on the cushions on the floor and had a few new bites of bugs after the food.
Pros: Very good food, Perfect portions, Lakeview
Cons: Insekts in the cushion , Too less wasabi, Staff is inattentive
Guest
hedgehog_
Points +21
Decent, but not enough vegan options - Edit
As others have said, despite its name, Vegan Way is decidedly not vegan. The vegan options are decent but overall lacking in variety and amount of options. If you’re vegetarian, this place is a treat. If you’re vegan, not so much…
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Solviichoux92
Points +341
Pas mal mais - - Edit
Restaurant joli, les plats sont pas mal. Je mets cette note car j’ai été déçue du plat que j’ai commandé, un sandwich dans la partie brunch, avec avocat, tofu, bacon etc, je l’ai pris pour le bacon, il y’en avait pas. Je demande, on me répond que c’est le tofu.. dans ce cas là il faut pas écrire « bread, tofu, bacon, lettuce.. » puisque le tofu EST le bacon, alors que ça n’a rien à voir.
Read moreLe matcha ice, pas de sirop d’agave comme indiqué, j’ai pas osé demander, le serveur a commencé à nettoyer la serpillère juste à côté de nous (endroit assis par terre) et nous a demandé de partir, je venais d’engloutir mon pain et je n’avais pas fini ma boisson glacée…
Les smoothies sont passables, tellement d’ingrédients qu’on sent pas le matcha (geisha smoothie).
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-28
Pros: Lieu
Cons: Manque un ingrédient , Manque de goût , Serveur qui nous dit de partir or pas fini manger
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mspoojashah
Points +26
So yummy, super healthy goodness, made it much love and care :) - Edit
Such kind staff, beautiful and eco-conscious decor and phenomenal vegan dishes. The vegan delight bowl was both tasteful and nutritious and the mushroom burger was genuinely the bestest I ever had and my non-vegan husband agreed, that holds great weight 🙊🌱
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mjan
Points +444
Heerlijke koffie en eten. - Edit
Hier kun je lekker gezond eten, veel vegan en ook koffie met sojamelk en andere plantaardige melk zoals hennepmelk. Heerlijk plek om te onthaasten , zeer vriendelijk personeel, heel veel keus en ze bakken zelf vers brood.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-05
Pros: De tuin en teraasen, Veel keus, alles vers, Heerlijke sapjes
Cons: De naam zorgt voor verwarring,
Guest
joel_laun
Points +2703
Vegan wow ☺️✨ - Edit
This place is really amazing! The beautiful decoration, the super tasty food and the nice view on the lake make this place such a great spot to hang out and enjoy a good day in Pokhara. It could only be better if it was all vegan :)
Read morePros: Beautiful restaurant with lake view, Tasty juices, Delicious food
Cons: Not all vegan
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TastyHippie
Points +97
Great food - Edit
Place is super nice, friendly staff and tasty food. Juices are amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-08
Pros: Great place , Great food, Good juices
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CoClo
Points +183
Lives up to the hype and more... - Edit
The selection and time it takes to be served is incredible. Freshly made on site. I understand the hype of this place. Not toooo pricey and fantastic choice, not everything vegan but still not disappointed at all
Read morePros: Huge selection , Quality food, Beautiful lakeside view
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Huraiquire
Points +9676
The vibes - Edit
With a meditation space and some events or workshops hosted here such as free mantra chanting, this place is a really chill space that is often packed and quite communal.
Read moreSince they’re always busy, it can take some time to order at the counter and receive that order, but the food is pretty good and the menu is quite extensive. There are many options.
They were sadly out of the homemade kombucha, but the Hulk smoothie was delicious, and I really enjoyed the Blat sandwich. Feed your body, feed your spirit.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-14
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VeganMan07
Points +41
Not vegan, SCAM! - Edit
I cannot imagine calling a restaurant, vegan way and serving animal products. This place is the epitome of false marketing. Rich tourist trap. Avoid
Read moreCons: Not vegan, Serve animals, False marketing
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Beanna
Points +274
YUM! - Edit
Delicious food. Large portions. The staff is super friendly and it has a nice atmosphere. The marinated mushrooms are delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly service
Cons: Name is misleading, not just vegan.
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KarenSuksabai
Points +4273
Excellent food with huge portions - Edit
Very popular place but surprisingly quick service. Everything we ordered was delicious!
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jasnosici
Points +44
Wracamy z przyjemnością - Edit
Świetna lokalizacja, dania smaczne i bardzo obfite, dużo świeżych warzyw.
Read morePros: Duży wybór smakowitych dań , Bardzo obfite talerze , Pyszne jedzenie
Cons: Brak, uwielbiamy ♥️
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TomBuchanan
Points +161
Vegan and hippie paradise - Edit
The friendliest staff and the best food in Pokhara!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-26
Pros: Lots of vegan options at great value , Great hippie and backpacker vibe , Amazing and friendly staff
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Abi-national
Points +258
Love this place! - Edit
I loved everything I had here! Lots of great options, beautiful garden looking over the lake, lovely atmosphere. My non vegan partner enjoyed his meals here too.
Read moreMy particular favourite was the BALT (Tofu) sandwich... it was HUGE! I also had a Tofu Salad which again was a hefty portion! Id ordered a slice of sourdough cause the bread is lush but hadnt realised how big my salad would be, oops!)
I'd highly recommend here. There's also a huge selection of smoothies and plant milks for coffee etc.
Also had the banana and date shake with plant milk which was lush and I'm not usually a fan of banana shakes!
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-21
Pros: Lots of vegan options, bug portions , Plant milks for shakes, coffee etc , Beautiful garden and view
Guest
spellboundtravels
Points +120
Centre of the social scene - Edit
Amazing food and service, with mouth watering inducing smoothies, and is always full of travellers and backpackers in Pokhara. First heard about it when I was in Kathmandu as being the social scene of Pokhara. Met lots of friends there and it was the place to go whenever I had nothing else to do. Highly recommendable.
Read morePros: All vegan and vegetarian foods., Full of interesting people and always bustling., Delicious foods at delicious prices.
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Annanas3
Points +385
Best place in town for sure! - Edit
The food is fresh and delicious, the portions giant (something it's really too much), the staff is very friendly!
Read moreWe spend months in pokhara eating there almost every day. Even when we tried other places we were disappointed and always get back to the vegan way😄
Pros: Lots of vegan options ( you can always ask), Cheapest in town, The best place
Cons: If really something, toilets are not incredible...
Guest
AnnaWacker
Points +411
BEST IN POKHARA - Edit
Don’t even think twice on where to eat when you arrive in Pokhara. Just go here!!! I ate many places, and there is no doubt that Vegan way is THE BEST in Pokhara. The food is fresh, washed in clean water and much of the produce is organic. The dishes are focused around being health conscious and you can even find raw vegan items on the menu! The portions are HUGE and so damn tasty! When you order something with avocado/guacamole you will actually receive a small mountain of it (unlike back in Europe). The vibe is beautiful, there are Kirtan chanting and daily yoga classes on the premessis and for many people (including myself) hanging out and enjoying the delicious dishes at vegan way is a daily occorance when in Pokhara. Tips: the buddhabowl and the super green garden salad are AMAZING, but nothing TOPS the VEGAN DELIGHT PLATE! Thank me later ☺️
Read morePros: The largesg portions, Health focused food, Beautiful location
Cons: Lots of smoking , Waiting time
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AliceLecis
Points +62
Recommended - Edit
The best place in Pokhara! The guys working there are so so friendly! The food is delicious and the energy there is amazing. I tried the vegan crepes, the smoothies, the burgers and their salads and their bread! Everything was really tasty. I was there almost every day!
Read morePros: Healthy, tasty food, Good energy, Friendly and kind
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Momo_moon
Points +1164
Not bad..but not great - Edit
A good place to go if you're hungry but can be pricey. Food options were ok but the taste was lacking in my opinion. Service was good
Read morePros: Service
Cons: Taste of food
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tigre369
Points +242
Delicious thali - Edit
Delicious thali, not everything is vegan but it’s marked well and they can make adjustments. Wasn’t busy at all, food was kind of slow but otherwise good service
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asensation
Points +364
Restaurant name is a misnomer - Edit
This place should be renamed smoker's way. You would think a cafe/ restaurant naming themselves Vegan way would be a vegan exclusive menu. Maybe it was originally and changed ownership?
Read moreThe menu is hodgepodge of vegan and non vegan.
I had a smoothie bowl which was warm. Not bad, nothing special.
I attempted to go a second time as no staff was coming to my table and every other table in the place was puffing away on cigarettes , I decided to leave.
Maybe I missed the memo about it being more of a smokers cafe than a vegan one. Hence my suggestion to change the name. Clear everything up that way.
Pros: Some vegan options
Cons: Non vegan despite menu, Inattentive staff , Too much smoking
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Floatingduck
Points +495
Awesome place...until a strange incident - Edit
Delicious vegan options, but not clearly labeled - the burgers are advertised with vegan aioli but when you ask if the whole burger is vegan they say no (because of the bun). NONE of their burgers is vegan, even here on Happy Cow people posted pictures because they assumed they are vegan. THEY ARE NOT!
Read moreThe atmosphere is very relaxed, but too many guests are smoking weed or cigarettes in the eating area so if you are sensitive to smoke, its sometimes no fun (i left a few times because of the smoke).
I visited this place for a week 1 or 2 times a day, then something very unpleasant happened. I had dinner with friends, but left earlier. After a while they whatsapped me if i paid. Of course i did, i even remembered the dialogue i had with the staff lady. My friends told me that the staff claim i did not pay and pressure them now to pay for me. I was shocked and felt insulted, i spent so much money and time there, this place was my living room, how dare they to say i did not pay?! And even pressuring my friends? Of course my friends believed me and did not pay. I was so angry that i avoided the place for a few days but than decided to go back and see what they say. Well, they said nothing and therefore i see three possibilities:
a) After they managed the invoice that evening, they noticed all ordered food was paid
or
b) they confused me with somebody else
or
c) the lady remembered that i paid.
No idea what it was, but that is no way to treat a customer. So insulting.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-14
Pros: Delicious food, but not many vegan options , Most cozy atmosphere in Pokhara
Cons: Tried to rip off my friends, People smoke all the time, Very slowly, always waited at least one hour
veganwaypokhara
Namaste,
Read moreWe are extremely sorry to hear that you had a unpleasant experience at our café. Our whole team would like to apologize regarding your inconvenience, We would be happy if you can clarify the mentioned things above.
Firstly, None of our crew members wrote you on what's app regarding the payment message that you have claimed, we never asked or force your friend to pay your invoice neither we ask anyone's payment with the third person. If this was the case you could asked and discuss with us in detail in your next visit which you did not, instead you took the picture of our menu without our permission.
Regarding the burger you are claiming, we don't sell vegetarian burger claiming to be vegan, we use our own sourdough bread for vegan option.
Please note that we are not advertising ourselves as a fully vegan restaurant as some of our food menu uses eggs and milk too. However, we have plenty of vegan option for salad, smoothies, coffee, burger, toast and many more.
We are one of the popular happening cafe in town so we do have lots of people who smoke but we also provide non smoking areas for our guest upon request.
We hope to meet your requirements and clear the misunderstanding and misleading information in your next visit.
Have a wonderful day!!
Vegan Way Family
Guest
stam
Points +2141
Large portions, labelled vegan items - Edit
A bit pricier than other restaurants, but only by a bit and the portions are huge. Food is served quite quickly and there’s nice seating at the back with a view of the lake. Super hippie vibe with a lot of weed smoking. A bit disappointed at the limited vegan options, but they are labelled and you can definitely modify as needed.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Generous portions, Range of Western dishes
Cons: Not that many vegan options despite the cafe name
Floatingduck
The burger from the picture is NOT vegan, no of their burgers is. I asked and they said its not (because of the bun).
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gnomes2000
Points +64
ok so vegan way IS the way - Edit
let me tell u… after being nutritionally deprived for weeks on a remote excursion into the mountains i was feeling pretty lackluster and emaciated… not sure how many days left i had to live . then i limped into pokhara and stumbled upon this restaraunt and oh my god:.. the vegan delight salad extravaganza gave me LIFE again. let me just say this place rly knows their way around a black bean . don’t even get me started on the vegan special sauce ….. CRACK. dear vegan way i love you, good eats
Read moreElyMiller-Wilson
Wow! Thanks so much for this super helpful and in depth review! It was informative, exciting, thrilling, and titillating. I feel like I’ve learned so much. If I ever am limping around Pokhara I will be sure to check It out!!
Read moregnomes2000
Thank you Ely
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