Food counter serving build-your-own salad bowls, Mexican burrito wraps, biryani, falafel, burgers, sandwiches and more. Offers smoothies and cold pressed juices. All greens are hydroponic, all food made in house with natural ingredients and carefully inspected before purchase. Located near Shidhartha Bank Thamel. Reported fully vegan September 2024. Open Mon-Sun 8:30am-9:30pm.
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Sagarmatha bazar, Mandala St (at Near seven corners opposite NCCS college paknajol THAMEL), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 Sep 2024 by AlwaysHappy
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Added by AlwaysHappy on 19 Aug 2021
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59 Reviews
First Review by AlwaysHappy
avadams3
Points +148
Heaven in Nepal - Edit
After trekking Everest base camp living on noodles and rice this place was beyond incredible. Fresh divine cakes, hot chocolate, sandwiches, wraps, local cuisine and faux meats.
Read moreThe have the cutest outdoor garden / terrace area.
Staff are lovely and accommodating! They even had a hand towel when washing hands.
Recommend 10/10
Pros: Red velvet cake , “Steak” wrap
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +7339
lovely staff and great vibe! - Edit
this place has so many amazing vegan dishes and cakes, they are super friendly and they loght a fire inside at the garden in the evening which makes the vibe super cozy!!
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T.Jacobs108
Points +78
Best vegan food in kathmandu - Edit
I tried a couple different items off the menu, and everything was 100! I want to go back everyday until I leave town, it’s a must try! Good food and staff!
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Deano6132
Points +37
Unbeatable food, service and atmosphere - Edit
Came here with some friends this afternoon after 2 weeks trekking and wow, it was incredible!
Read moreThe new location is great. The outdoor seating area is beautiful.
We had the “steak” burrito, steak sizzler, falafels, tofu, smoothies, coffees and red velvet cake. Everything was delicious.
The staff were lovely and the food came out really quickly. It’s going to be hard to go anywhere else now!
Pros: Incredible food, Beautiful garden atmosphere , Fast friendly service
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RafaGreenKing
Points +43
Vegan oasis in Kathmandu - Edit
Last month during my stay in Nepal I've followed the advice of this wonderful website (Happy Cow) and visited this spectacular only vegan venue.
Read moreFood is of a highest quality and the cakes (variety and taste) are simply amazing.
I would easily recommend this restaurant to all the travellers who are visiting the beautiful country of Nepal.
Pros: Cakes, Fast and friendly service, Location
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Phips
Points +304
Super tasty all vegan spot - Edit
Quite western style restaurant but it is all-vegan, which is great! Should give it a try and support it 👌🏻
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SandEraHlusiak
Points +347
Excellent vegan food - Edit
I’m so glad I found this place!
Read moreThe food is yum, the menu is big with a lot of healthy choices and they do have really good coffee!
We had the sandwiches, panini, smoothie bowl, humus pladder and some sweets.
Everything was so delicious.
The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Also the furniture is well chosen.
This is definitely a place to hang and spend some hours.
I can recommend this place a 100%!
Definitely I’ll return :)
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ychalloub
Points +20
Steak pizza was excellent - Edit
Nice place. It's vegan, not vegetarian or vegan friendly. Pizza crust is nice. 100% tasty. Falafel wrap 50%
Read moreFriendly people, clean place
Pros: Environment is calm, away from the road
AlwaysHappy
Thanks @ ychalloub 🙏🙂 ,
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ShaneFoxFront
Points +1197
Ok tasting, needs a little more flavour - Edit
Had a few options and they were ok in flavour, could have used some better sauces I think. The ice cream and dessert wasn’t really good. Brownie had no flavour and ice cream felt quite watery/icy rather than “milky”. I enjoyed the sandwiches though like I said better sauces.
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vegatonia
Points +532
Amazing place with great variety - Edit
Loved this place! Very compact and still a great variety in terms of the menu (lunch/dinner and dessert)- I had a burrito with roasted tomato, a smoothie, and a scoop of ice cream. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Could also try the sizzling brownie, that was great too.
Read moreThe staff was also very nice!
Update for June 2024:
The bigger new place and the outside seating make this restaurant perfect now! We went there multiple times for coffee, smoothies and/or food. The security outside is really nice as well. Our favorite place!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-25
Pros: Varieties and menu options, Friendly staff
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Solviichoux92
Points +341
Simple et bon - Edit
2 burritos, le mexican black beans rice et le seitan steak, c’était pas mal,
Read moreL’entrée de falafels un peu décevant.
Bien dans l’ensemble
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SimoneK.Stone
Points +358
Delicious food 🙌 - Edit
Food was very good, everything is vegan. Some things can be made vegetarian.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Beautyful location, Very tasty
AlwaysHappy
Thanks @ SimoneK.Stone 🙏😊 ,
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crawfordone
Points +99
A must try for happy vegans… - Edit
So many times I had passed by this restaurant, but I had never been inside. Yet, the security guard and I would always greet each other as I walked past the restaurant every day. Quite silly, but somehow I thought ‘Always happy’ was a pastry shop, annex coffee shop.
Read moreToday however, I walked in after checking their website; searching for another vegan restaurant in Thamel, Kathmandu. As a happy vegan, you often find yourself, at least I do, returning to your familiar vegan hotspots. Luckily, I still have three more days in Kathmandu, so I can try some other dishes.
My tofu wrap was delicious, as was the vegetable soup. Everything looked fresh and well-prepared. I'm about to dive into my vegan cashew cheesecake right now. I'll keep you posted.
Furthermore, the staff was very friendly (‘of course’ the owners are vegans themself as well), and the garden/terrace where I was seated, was such a pleasant surprise. Cozy and an oasis of calm in bustling Thamel.
If you're a happy vegan and you find yourself in Kathmandu, be sure to try this restaurant. It’s highly recommended.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-26
Pros: clean and fresh food, nice and cozy atmosphere , such a big variety of dishes and deserts
AlwaysHappy
Thanks @ crawfordone 😊🙏 ,
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raapstelenstamppot
Points +95
Best vegan food ever - Edit
"Food that makes you happy, not guilty."
Read more- Always Happy
And happy the food made me.
In fact, it was one of the best vegan desserts I've ever had: the brownie and the ice cream. Both were so perfect in texture and taste, that my brain almost thought it was dairy ice cream. It was so creamy!
The brownie was fluffy enough, not so compact as vegan brownies sometimes are.
I liked that the food was just the right level of sweetness (a lot of times desserts are made too sweet for my tastes).
Nepali prices! Not the Western prices that you find everywhere in Thamel, and thus also not extra high prices for vegan food.
We also took some bites to go: chocolate balls and coconut-lime balls. Both very good, and the chocolate was very rich.
Additionally, we had the opportunity to sample a new cake the creator asked our opinion about, and I liked giving my opinion and possible notes on adjustment.
Excellent service, waiting time and bathroom facilities. Quiet place.
All in all, a perfect experience. Definitely recommend!
Pros: excellent food, good prices, friendly staff
AlwaysHappy
Thanks @ raapstelenstamppot 😊🙏 ,
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joel_laun
Points +2703
Great western style food 🍔 - Edit
We're really glad that we found this place. It has a great selection of western style meals, like burgers wraps, bowls etc.
Read moreEverything tasted super deliciously great (i especially liked the fried garlich tofu as a starter) and the staff was really friendly, so we can highly recommend this place.
You should also check out the surrounding 'mall', it's really quiet and has some cute little shops. 😊
Pros: All vegan menu (in addition to the vegetarian one), Super tasty, Really friendly staff
Cons: A little more expensive than other local places
AlwaysHappy
Thanks @ joel_laun 😊🙏 ,
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dunky
Points +178
Great place - Edit
Popped in here for a last meal before I leave Nepal. It was a good choice on my part. There was a good range of things on the menu and the good was very tasty. The staff were very nice as well. I recommend a visit.
Read morePros: Very nice food, Good choice, Friendly staff
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grass.eater
Points +73
VEGAN BROWNIE SUNDAES - Edit
My entire time in Nepal I was waiting to get back home to make a vegan brownie sundae. A little birdie told me about this place and it is the most delicious ice cream and pastries ever. The selection is huge and the savory food is wonderful too. People are super friendly as well.
Read morePros: VEGAN DESSERT GALORE , Lots of Options, So gosh darn delicious
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rovingrich
Points +148
Fantastic! - Edit
What an amazing place! Offering a wide range of light vegan meals, along with a huge selection of vegan cakes and ice cream. Not quite 100% vegan as it seems they do offer dairy milk and cheese for those who ask, but certainly 99% vegan.
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Adventurechica
Points +1296
Vegan all vegan! With dessert! Ice cream 🍦 - Edit
We came here for a small snack and found this wonderful place with a friendly staff and a warm welcome. We grabbed a few small bites the hummus made fresh was still warm. The Garlic 🧄 tofu had so much flavor. I wish I could make mine like this. The sizzling brownies was put of this world. We grabbed some carrot cake for breakfast and will update the review after that but I sure it 🔥 too. Highly highly recommend they are all plant based with multiple vegan ice cream flavors at least 10
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-07
Pros: Food was good, All vegan 🌱 , Friendly staff
Cons: Only in Kathmandu
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sanjivoasis
Points +20
Fabulous Fresh, Vegan and Exquisitely Prepared Food! - Edit
If you are looking for authentic and excellent vegan food in Kathmandu, this is your spot. Not only Vegan, but Lata, the Manager there, fulfilled all our requests of zero oil, zero sugar (except ice creams) and zero chilli. All items were delicious, prepared from fresh and crispy ingredients. The open and transparent food preparing added assurance of cleanliness and hygiene.
Read moreThank you Lata, and keep it up!
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forcompassion
Points +27
Quality Vegan Food..yumm - Edit
I first came last Oct .Today at new location in Tamel. This place is most excellent. No psuedo Vegan idea like some here. Food is energy filled yummy fresh clean awesome. All ingredients made on location. Highly recommend. Only hesitation is prices a bit high but quality food too.
Read morePros: Today i had the Sietan vegg burger, Blue berry vegan icecream, Super green smoothie
Cons: No dislikes as yet, Prices a bit high from simple Nepali eateries, No cons
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CleoMay
Points +27
Fantastic Selection of Tasty Vegan Food - Edit
We visited Always Happy a few times during our visits to Kathmandu, for breakfast, lunch, and sweets, and it never disappoints. The selection is brilliant, the servings are generous and the food is fabulous and fresh. The options to have vegan cashew cheese and a range of plant based milks is great. Highly recommend their burritos, and also their vegan brownies, which are rich, gooey, and indulgent!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Reasonable price, Friendly staff
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MichLeanne
Points +268
I second the sizzling brownie - Edit
Apparently all food is vegan. Perhaps they offer cows milk to make this a Vego cafe not vegan(?). Great place to grab take out rolls, panini’s and wraps. Nice little cakes too. Hot choc was too hot as was soy latte. Kinda watery too but in this town any alternative milk drink is a treat. But yes - that hot plate with chocolate brownie is so good.
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outskirtsofthenormO
Points +63
The sizzling brownie nearly made me cry - Edit
Popped to Thamal before we flew home to the UK and decided to check out this fully plant-based/vegan restaurant. A wide range of delicious food including burritos and burgers, cakes and ice cream. The sizzling brownie was so good I nearly cried.
Read morePros: Sizzling brownie, Range of vegan comfort food, Extremely friendly staff
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redshift
Points +748
Good vegan food - Edit
Good vegan food and coffee. Not 100% vegan and dairy offered for non vegan customers.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-30
Pros: Good food
Cons: Small portions for high prices, Not 100% vegan
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HappyHippie69
Points +32
Tasty but expensive - Edit
The food was nice, but small portions and high prices.
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LauraCollell
Points +98
Vegano buenissimo - Edit
Pedimos un hummus y un bocadillo
Read morede setas con queso vegano y estaba riquísimo.
Os recomiendo que probáis el brownie… uno de los mejores que he provado.
Pros: Lugar, Comida
Cons: Falta baño
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