Islington is a vegan and veggie food lover’s paradise, offering an abundance of top-notch dining options.
Gone are the days of uninspiring mushroom burgers, bland soup and lacklustre nut roasts. Londoners can now indulge in a world of diverse and delicious international cuisines that cater to their dietary and ethical preferences, without sacrificing flavour or quality.
To make things easier for you, we have handpicked three of the best veggie bites in Islington so you don’t have to.?
Our top pick is Tolpuddle Street’s Jam Delish.
This Angel-based joint offers a vegan, modern twist on Caribbean food, bound to impress die-hard veggies and carnivores alike. Fan-favourites include the fried “chicken” & Jamaican gravy, “Oxtail” stew, and Jerk Birrari tacos. Grace Dent, the Guardian’s former restaurant critic, said on a recent visit that: “The cooking makes you keep asking: ‘But how? How is this happening without butter, cream, stock or, well, meat?’” At £34 for the set menu, it’s a save-for-a-treat kind of spot.
Jam Delish Islington, 1 Tolpuddle St, London N1 0XT
Next on the menu is Tofu Vegan on Upper Street.
This vegan Chinese joint has a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor and it is easy to see why. According to London’s most popular vegan influencer, @littlelondonvegan, the twice-cooked “fish” buns are a must-eat. Go with a couple of friends and share five or so dishes to get the full experience. The Little London Vegan even goes as far as to say: “Tofu Vegan can do no wrong and that they nail it every time.”
Tofu Vegan Islington, 105 Upper St, London N1 1QN
Our third and final recommendation is Indian Veg, an eclectic and delightfully cheap curry house in Angel.
BYOB is welcomed and the all-you-can-eat buffet is just £12.50. Sam Harris, an Islington local, said: “It’s perfect for a fun Friday night out with friends, it’s literally such a good time.” As EcoHustler describes it, “this place was not created to take your money; the whole place is a shrine to vegetarianism.” The walls of Indian Veg are covered in posters promoting a veggie lifestyle, with one even reading: “Research suggests vegetarian food can be really orgasmic!” Whether you’re a carnivore or a die-hard vegan, Indian Veg is undoubtedly a fun Friday night plan.
Indian Veg Angel, 92-93 Chapel Market, London N1 9EX
