Large cafeteria style seating. Features a wide variety in Asian and Panamanian vegan food. Includes soy meats, plantains, potatoes, rice, mixed veggies, soups and salads. Fresh squeezed orange juice and carrot juice as well. Food is usually made at 7am and available until closing. Lunch time has the best selection as there are fewer items left later on. Cafeteria pricing, around 70+ cents one scoop, and juices are 70+ cents (prices at Feb 2017). Owned and operated by a Taiwanese family. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed on public holidays.
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Calle 49B Oeste (at 100m from Via Espana, next to Veneto Casino), Panama City, Panama
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60 Reviews
First Review by YummyTofu
nathodge
Points +1791
Good, cheap food - Edit
Cantina style restaurant, 100% vegetarian. The server was happy to point out what wasn't vegan but 90% was! Pay per item portion ($0.80) with a few being extra. No labels so I kinda just eyeballed everything. All was good, a little greasy! Would definitely recommend the sweet and sour seiten strands type thing - was my favourite! I paid $5 for my box.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-27
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daryelis
Points +39
Delicious and cheap - Edit
Amazing!! Loved the variety and the prices.
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AmirShahar
Points +142
Must try if you live near by - Edit
It's a small place, nothing fancy or posh, but it'll definitely fill you up without burning a hole in your pocket. They've got pre-cooked dishes in containers where you can pick from many options (check out the pics). The serving size is very generous, It's mostly on the vegan side, some have egg or cheese—just ask if you're not sure. They've got a bunch of veggie options, plus saiten and tofu. try their juices as well it is surprisingly good. The place is usually buzzing with customers, so the food doesn't just hang around all day.
Read moreIf you're after a solid, budget-friendly lunch or dinner that'll keep you satisfied, this spot's got your back. I was grabbing lunch there every day for a few weeks, so yeah, I vouch for it.
Pros: Affordable, Many choices , Simple
Cons: Not fancy
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Candice127
Points +306
Delicious food in Panama - Edit
This happened to be close to my hotel, I’m so glad I discovered it. There were so many vegan options to choose from and the food was delicious. The area isn’t much to get excited about but the food definitely is worth it.
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Spicycauliflower182
Points +2657
Cold and greasy but very cheap food - Edit
We did not enjoy our meal here, but there was a large selection in the buffet, and most of the dishes were vegan. If you're looking for a place to grab a quick bite, this is an option. Unfortunately we didn't feel satisfied after the meal. Full, yes. Food is cold or lukewarm at best, it's very greasy and without much flavour. The spring roll was good, though.
Read morePros: Fully veg, Very cheap at just 80 cents per dish
Cons: Not tasty, Cold, Greasy
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LarissaK
Points +3244
Absolutely amazing! My favourite! - Edit
This amazing place was my go-to while in Panamá City! Almost everything is vegan, it is very affordable, they have a big variety of healthy, filling food and even the desserts (fruit filled pastries) are just soooo good!🥰 I came here to eat and then fill my tupper for the next day! I wish I had a place like that back home! 😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-08
Pros: veggie, filling, healthy food, very affordable, yummy vegan pastries
Cons: could be cosier
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edgarmuller
Points +51
Great and affordable - Edit
Excelente choices and hard to choose from so many different foods. Very affordable at .80 cents a choice. Would go back every day. Thanks
Read morePros: Many choices , Affordability , Taste
Cons: None , None , None
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melkingin
Points +1748
Very good Restaurant with a lot of choice - Edit
We went here for lunch every day. I would say over 90% is vegan. The staff are always nice and friendly. The food was always delicious and varied, there was something new to choose from every day. My favorite were the stuffed buns with cabbage and soy. The spring rolls were greasy but one of the best I've ever eaten. If we are back in Panama City I would eat here again.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, It goes fast, You can eat healthy and fast food
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gabrieliscolls
Points +15
Me encanta - Edit
Muchas opciones para escoger, muy económico, rápida y buena atención
Read morePros: Buena comida, buena sazón, Económico, Muchas opciones
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LoveAnimalLoveNature
Points +1463
Decent vegan and vegetarian food - Edit
When we were there they had only vegan items and no vegetarian ones,which left us with an amazing choice of food. It was all very delicious, just not very hot, but still ok. The reason for 3* is that they use plastic boxes for food and drinks even though you eat there
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-16
Pros: Mostly vegan, Very good price, Decent taste
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LisaSpykers
Points +7187
Good food but an environmental nightmare - Edit
The selection of dishes is huge here, offering vegetables and protein prepared in a number of ways, and it's incredibly cheap. $3 for a meal is unheard of for vegans in Panama. The desserts are also cheap -- the cookies stuffed with guava jam are to die for and are only 35 cents a piece.
Read moreHowever, ALL the food is served in polystyrene containers with plastic utensils. They have huge trash bags for the waste after you finish your meal. I hope they change this in the near future.
theNumberOfTheBeast
They're lacto-ovos! Why would a vegan expect them to care about the environment supporting animal ag industry? 🤗
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Davo35
Points +890
Love this place - Edit
the best thing about panama city is this restaurant. cheap and really tasty. was there 4 times. There are also vegetarian dishes, but the people know their way around.
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stickincarn
Points +172
Cheap healthy vegan food - Edit
This place has vegetarian and vegan options. Each buffet item costs 80 cents each. It was very cheap. There were all kinds of options including veggies, potatoes, noodles, salad, and fake meat.
Read moreCheap and cheerful vegan food!
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EWaterman
Points +243
Great food, lots of plastic waste - Edit
Tons of vegan options, all 80 cents each. You can get plenty full here for real cheap and it’s tasty too. Only reason this is 4 stars is because of all the plastic/styrofoam waste. Why not have reusable dishes?
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DanielysGarcia
Points +16
Primera experiencia - Edit
Es primera vez que vengo y me pareció muy económico, rico y cómodo
Read morePros: Económico , Muchas opciones veganas
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jaithevegan
Points +49
Lots of options - Edit
The selections were plentiful and I was hungry after traveling all morning. I tried the gluten, sweet potatoes, vegan mushroom patty, mixed veggies with eggplant, mixed rice and kidney beans. All room temperature to cold. I wish I’d gotten up to ask for it to be heated up in the microwave. I honestly don’t use them but this would’ve been an emergency and good reason. They had pineapple and apple handheld fruit turnovers too. Apple was tasty. Would try again first thing in the morning because the food was tasty. Like another person said, very wasteful with foam and plastic. Wish they had plant based food containers and utensils. Really great price for the money and nice owners. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-20
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Cheap eats, Vegan deserts
Cons: Food isn’t kept hot, Plastic utensils
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anna-n
Points +69
So much plastic waste :( - Edit
They serve every customer in a huge plastic container. The lid is completely pointless for those eating there, why not just a plastic plate? Or a reusable one?
Read moreThe food is good and cheap, but I cannot support their enormous amount of waste. If you do go here, please bring a reusable container...
jaithevegan
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melanievi
Points +906
cheap - Edit
food is cheap (0.80 usd the portion). portion is kinda big so you end up taking only 3-4 portions/kinds of food. there is no labels so you need to ask what is each option (and there is a lot). the options I chose were a little bit too salty and I think they tasted more Asian than Panamian. would like to have the chance to serve myself and try more different options. food is served on plastic disposable container and fork.
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yumchadong
Points +5146
Lots of options - Edit
Mostly vegan buffet restaurant with over 20 different dishes. When we visited only one dish was not vegan. Lots of light and healthy options. Dishes could have been more flavorful but we appreciated the wide variety of options nevertheless. You can choose as many dishes as you like and you pay 80 cents per dish that you choose.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-19
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Jakeskiego
Points +87
Cheap but Tasty - Edit
This is a buffet style place where each option costs 80 cents. Most of the options are cold which I didn’t mind. The staff were friendly enough and the food, I thought, was delicious! The venue is a bit grim I will say, it could do with a bit of a makeover, but overall it was fine, I’d happily come again.
Read morePros: Cheap, Happy friendly staff, Lots of Choice
Cons: The decor is a bit grim, Plastic cutlery/polystyrene tray
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StanLeffers
Points +167
My kind of jam. - Edit
When traveling on a budget, these are the places I love. It's cheap, tasty, healthy and there were MANY choices.
Read moreSure, it isn't your hip trendy vegan restaurant, but sometimes you want to have an enjoyable meal that doesn't make cost a fortune. You can make it as healthy as you want.
Pros: Cheap, Tasty , Many choices!
Cons: No atmosphere , Often a bit cold, LOTS OF PLASTIC WASTE
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Ella🪬
Points +337
Fresh cooked Dishes with a lot of vegan options - Edit
The Food was amazing! 👌🏻very delicious 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-10
Pros: Lots of vegan options
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NanniRaw
Points +78
Lots of Vegan Food for when you are on a budget - Edit
Buffet with vegan and vegetarian options at a fair price in the heart of Panamá City.
Read morePros: Very Cheap, Lots of food for price
Cons: No food labelling, You would have to ask what every dish is and has , Looks not so clean
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miaM
Points +64
Perfekt - Edit
Bei unserem mehrwöchigen Aufenthalt in Panama City hatten wir Probleme uns vegetarisch/vegan zu ernähren. Dieses Restaurant war die Lösung! Super lecker! Wegen der sehr großen Auswahl kamen wir von dann an jeden Tag. ABER ACHTUNG: wenn Sie ein vornehmes Restaurant suchen, sind Sie hier falsch. Uns gefällt es, wie es ist!
Read morePros: Alles vegetarisch , Faire Preise , Nette Bedienung
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LordCheko
Points +22
Demasiado accesible y gran cantidad, pero poco cuidado - Edit
La atención por parte de los tenderos de etnia china llegan a ser algo antipáticos, el ambiente es algo frío, y el ambiente dan a ver como si fuesen poco aseado, pero del resto el menú es bastante extenso, es JODIDAMENTE económico, sin duda es un lugar para comer a diario de forma saludable y economica.
Read morePros: Precio, Cantidad, Variedad
Cons: comida fría , Mal atención , Ambiente frío
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IvanVillalaz
Points +38
Cheap but anti-hygienic and cold food - Edit
They have a wide variety of foods, big portions and it's cheap but they did not have a sign of what food offers, the attention is bad and the place it's not good at all, bad ambient, anti-hygienic, the food is cold, it's a disappointing restaurant because the food is cheap. one of the worst restaurants, I don't want to come back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-10-14
Pros: Cheap , Food Variety
Cons: Anti hygienic, Cold food, bad atmosphere
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vegandanimal
Points +98
Cheap but bland - Edit
Good prices, big portions, but food is lukewarm and bland. Seems pretty typical for the buffet-style places.
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