23 chain restaurants you didn't know do great vegan food
Wetherspoons, Zizzis, Nando's and more
If you didn't already know, veganism is becoming more and more common and increasingly popular - which might be why these 23 chain restaurants have introduced some awesome vegan options to their menus.
Pho
Pho are launching a fully vegan Christmas menu this December, featuring Vietnamese noodles, hot and spicy soups, and spring rolls. Oh, and the most important bit? Even their Prosecco is vegan...
Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Gourmet Burger Kitchen's new ‘Jack-in-a-bun’ burger features a homemade butternut squash and quinoa patty, beetroot mayo, and Korean pulled jackfruit. It's then topped with pickled onions and rocket, served in a sourdough bun.
Pizza Express
Pizza Express have added three new vegan options to their menu: the Puttanesca Romana (jackfruit, tomatoes, olives, capers, red onion and vegan mozzarella), Peperonata (penne pasta, passata, garlic, roasted mix peppers, rocket) and a carrot cake. These join the already extensive vegan offerings.
Wagamama
Wagamama are doing a Vegan Katsu Curry! Sharing a picture on their Instagram, the chain wrote, "The rumours are true. vegan katsu curry has arrived. introducing the vegatsu, from our new summer menu. available today, nationwide. see the link in our bio for the full new menu. full of fresh summer salads, plant-based heroes and a dish to rival the chilli squid... #vegatsu [sic]".
Byron
In April 2018, Byron launched its first ever vegan burger: The Beetnik, which they say "comprises a beautifully flavoursome beetroot falafel patty, freshly made to Byron's own recipe and topped with baby kale, smashed avocado, tomato, pickled red onions, red pepper ketchup and a lime-dressed rainbow slaw."
The Real Greek
The Real Greek has a dedicated Vegan Menu, packed with thirty, flavoursome vegan dishes that pay homage to Greece’s rich heritage of vegan cooking including Jackfruit Stifado and Vegan Moussaka.
By Chloe
By Chloe, the vegan fast food chain with several restaurants across the US, launched in Covent Garden, London, in January 2018. Their burgers have previously been named the best veggie burgers in New York!
Zizzi
Zizzi added two brand new vegan dishes to the menu last year: the vegan zucca pizza (tomato, mozzarella alternative, roasted butternut squash, caramelised balsamic onions & spinach) and the vegan pepperonata pizza (Tomato, mozzarella alternative, fire-roasted peppers, sunblush tomatoes, hot roquito chillies & pea shoots).
Itsu
itsu has launched a new hot food menu which features some delicious new vegan options including: Quinoa falafef & veg rice bowl, Veggie gyoza noodles and detox miso!
Carluccio's
The menu at Carluccio's clearly outlines their vegan options, including a tomato and basil spaghetti, sautéed mushrooms, Carluccio's salad and a Sicilian aubergine stew.
The Diner
The Diner is launching their first all vegan/vegetarian menu, serving everything from vegan pancakes to a dirty burrito and dairy-free mac 'n' cheese.
Following the launch at The Strand on the 4th October the exclusive menu will debut at the Islington site from the 10th October.
Firezza
Firezza’s vegan range is a must-taste for anyone lookig to indulge in delicious crispy pizzas topped with vegan cheese and range of animal-free toppings of your choice
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas have a whole menu dedicated to their vegan dishes, including portobello mushroom fajitas, a fiesta ensalada and veggie chilli.
Giraffe
Vegan meals at Giraffe includes the Indo-Coco Curry, the super San Fran salad and edamame tapas – made with soybean pods with chilli, garlic, ginger and soy sauce.
Leon
Leon offer the best selection of vegan boxes and sides, as well as sauces, including the lentil masala shown here, a quinoa salad, a sweet potato and okra stew and a Brazilian black bean box. The dream.
Yo! Sushi
You might think all sushi is raw fish, but that's definitely not the case at Yo! Sushi - think vegetable tempura, yakisoba and inari and kaiso sushi.
Ask Italian
Not only can you make your own vegan pizza at Ask Italian, but they have three pasta options, a salad, starters and desserts that don't use animal products.
Toby Carvery
We're not joking when we say Toby Carvery offer a really good vegan Sunday lunch: lentil cottage pie, butternut squash crumble and spiced chickpea wellington with all the trimmings.
Bella Italia
The range at Bella Italia might not be huge, but there's a vegan salad/pasta/and pasta classico to get your teeth into.
Wetherspoons
On Wetherspoons' vegan menu, they state that you can ask for loads of their dishes without animal product on. Other vegan dishes include the onion Bhajis, samosas, pomodoro pasta and the hash browns (all you need really).
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