Whether someone believes in veganism or not, it is hard to deny its rising popularity among the masses. Understandably so, there is also a rise in the number of places offering vegan food across Pakistan. The following article takes a look at the vegan options specific to Lahore. Here are our top picks for vegan food in Lahore:
1. These entrepreneurs are gym fanatics
Noonjuice (@noonjuicepk), is run by a couple that shares a common vision of bringing healthy, flavourful food that provides optimum nutrition. Before starting Noonjuice, the couple indulged in contact sports such as football. Since staying fit is such a big part of their lifestyle, it comes as no surprise that they have to take into account the kind of food they’re consuming. Their vegan options include the Plant-based Mock Brisket Sandwich, the Yallah Bowl with Spirulina Falafels, Sin Carne Tacos with the Miso Tofu Bowl. The prices for their vegan options lie between Rs.950 and Rs.1,800. Click here to check them out!
2. This social-impact business trains low-income women in cooking and baking skills
GoFlour (@goflour) is located just off of MM Alam Road in Lahore. The business prepares low-income women with the confidence and the skillset to set up their own food businesses. Within a span of just 2 years, over 50 women have passed through their training program. Their vegetarian options include the Mixed Bean Salad, Pad Thai Vegetarian, Thai Green Curry Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tacos (without cream sauce). The startup trains low-income women for free. Their vegetarian options start at Rs.600. Click here to check them out!
3. Everything offered by this startup is made in-house from scratch
Kingdom Joint (@kingdomjoint) is run by 4 partners who were brought up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and graduated from Lahore, Pakistan. They started the business with an aim to fill the market gap which was the authentic Middle Eastern street food in Lahore. The customers are given the option to add or omit anything according to their liking. Their vegan options include the Falafel Sandwich, Hummus, and Mutabbal. Their vegan options start at Rs.199. Click here to check them out!
4. This investment banker quit his job to work full-time on his passion project
Berry’s Deli (@berrysdeli) offers a mix of convenient, healthy, and indulgent options from the comfort of your own home. Their main focus was on bringing something different to the market and that is exactly what can be seen on their menu. Some of their vegan options include Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Falafels, Khao Suey, and salads. Their Hummus and Frozen Falafels can be purchased at Bakes in PAF Market and Food Forest Grocers in DHA Phase 5. The prices for their vegan options start at Rs.400. Click here to check them out!
5. This micro-bakery is spearheading the Pakistan Chapter of the Real Bread Campaign
The loaf (@loaf.the) was founded by Gauhar Bano Qureshi, a graduate of the Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland, in 2019. She has since left her career in the hotel industry to start The Loaf. The bakery believes in fresh, seasonal, and local food and aims to bring back real bread to the tables of Pakistan. Their vegan menu includes bread, sandwiches, desserts, pasta, and sauces. Their vegan menu starts at Rs.300. Click here to check them out!
6. This homegrown business is run by a final year MBBS student
The founder of Aani’s Bakehouse (@aanisbakehouse) started this venture after she baked oat and nuts cookies for her friend to help with recovery after her friend had just had a baby. The cookies did wonders for her friend which is why she insisted on starting this business. She then launched her vegan cookies to show support for her vegan friends who did not have readily accessible options for baked goods. Her vegan options include vegan cookies. The cookies sell for Rs.1,500 per dozen. Click here to check them out!
7. This entrepreneur got her business running by setting up stalls at farmers markets
Thoughtful Kitchen (@thoughtfulkitchen) came into being in 2017 when the founder was in search of plant-based food but all they came across was imported food full of thickeners, preservatives, and oils. Since these ingredients would defeat the purpose of consuming plant-based foods, they decided to make their own food and launched a business in the process. Their vegan options include natural mylks, natural butter, coconut yogurt, vegan chocolate bark, and dark chocolate-covered dates. Check their website for prices. Click here to check them out!
8. This home-based bakery and deli started operating in 2020
Grains and Greens (@grainsandgreenspk) believes is run by co-founders named Zahra Amjad and Mona Omar. They believe in providing their customers with nutritious, flavourful, and wholesome meals. At the moment, they take orders via Instagram and Whatsapp. Their vegan menu includes the Thai Quinoa Salad, the Crunchy Noodle Salad, and Fatoush Salad (feta cheese can be omitted). Their vegan options start at Rs.500. Click here to check them out!
9. This startup offers the design-your-own-basket option
Basket Case (@basketcaselhe) works with products from the loaf as well as other artisan vendors. These vendors include The Kimchi Girl, Sarah’s Pantry, Honey I’m Home Candles, and Meem Candle Studio. These baskets can be one’s go-to option when sending gifts to vegan friends and family. Their vegan menu includes vegan options from the loaf as well as from the vendors mentioned above. Check their website for prices. Click here to check them out!
