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Cozy and classy, yet unpretentious plant-based restaurant on the first floor of a historic building in the city center of Lisbon. Rated #1 Best Vegan Restaurant in Europe by VegClubMagazine in 2024. Kitchen is run by renowned Chef Ricardo Vitali. Serves mainly traditional Portuguese food. Everything is house-made, including breads, "cheeses" and ice-creams. Gluten-free options and children's playground are available. Companion animal friendly. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-23:00. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 10 Nov 2025 by KongVeganFood
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Added by SarahLavagnoli on 06 Feb 2019
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Featured Review
Jacob23
Points +158
Once in a lifetime experience - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend to anyone that's in Lisbon
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-31
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1156 Reviews
First Review by captain_blueberry
LuisMira
Points +93
Incredible - Edit
Incredible place !
Read moreThe restaurant is awesome, the venue is very beautiful and also the staff is very friendly. It’s only bad that they are in a street a little bit hidden.
The food is great , to start I ordered the Nuggets and it was very tasty , the give you a really big nuggets.
Then I ordered the seitan steak with moustard and was also very good and I also tried a little bit of the “Vegan fish and chips” and was also very good!
For dessert I asked for the oreo mousse that was amazing also!
I totally recommend this restaurant and I wil come back for sure!
Pros: The food , The venue
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tilde123
Points +483
Hit or Miss - Edit
It's honestly hit or miss here. The first time I went the food was really delicious! The second time I went, although not personally loving the meal, I thought it was really well cooked and created, with great flavour mixes.
Read moreThen they changed the menu, it now looks far better and is more readable, but some of the dishes have changed, been removed, etc. This time I did not enjoy the meal at all!
Top pick: Fish & Chips! Chicken Burger! (I think this has been removed?)
Interesting: Francesinha (if you already like it, or want to try something typically Portuguese), the spicy cheese (they're really potato) balls.
Don't rec: The nachos! (Unless you really, REALLY love spinach)
Not as described (but still good): The 'mousses' - these are more like a thin yoghurt/pudding texture, and not aerated at all. They are extremely sugary (the throat burning kind), but are quite enjoyable still! Just change your expectations to a pudding :)
Coffee: I ordered a 'latte', which had 0 foam and tasted very burnt (bad decaf). The handle of the mug was extremely warm - which typically means they microwaved your coffee :(
Lastly, our main course took around 45 minutes to arrive, and then our starter arrived a further 5 minutes AFTER that. The staff didn't come to warn us about the main taking so long until around 40 minutes - to say it would be a further 5 minutes. They asked us originally to change our order to their special of the day because the dish we ordered was 'too small' to share, which it 100% was not. I now realise it's because they probably knew how long it would take to cook, which makes me wonder why they wouldn't forewarn us about the cooking time, or let us know a little earlier, OR bring us our STARTER earlier! If we hadn't visited and liked this place before, we would have left after maximum 30 mins and no staff interaction with us when they were not busy with anything else. - This whole experience/hindsight put me off a little.
Honestly the staff were very polite and nice when talking with us, but they also weren't very organised/didn't much know what they were doing on this visit. To add; the place was mostly empty.
The prices are not bad with mains being around 10-15 eur, starters being around 5 eur, and desserts being 3.50. The food is a good size portion.
Pros: Fully Vegan, Lots of variety, typical Portuguese foods, Nice interior
Cons: 45-50 minute wait for food with no interaction, A little bit pricey, but good food amount, Lots of spinach in some dishes, mousses not mousse
KongVeganFood
Hi tilde,
Read moreWe're really sorry you had a bad experience at our place.
It is true that we removed the Queen ("Chicken) Burguer from the menu. We took this decision mainly because not many people ordered it and we didn't want to have too long a menu.
About the coffe, we can assure you that we never microwave it (it's hot because mugs are placed above the coffee machine that emanates heat). Nevertheless we're sorry that the mug was served too hot, as this is not supposed to happen.
We're especially sorry that you waited too long and that you were not appropriately warned about it. We try that that never happens and the kitchen staff was informed about your complain.
We can assure you that the recomendation of the waitress was done with the best of intentions. The dish of the day is cheaper than any of the menu dishes and she thought it was better served in that day than the one your were going to order. She didn't have anything to gain by doing this and was just being transparent/honest as those are core values of our restaurant.
Again, we're really sorry about your bad experience at our place. Your feedback is much appreciated, as we're constantly trying to improve. Hopefully you come back to Kong in the future, as we're confident that you'll have a much better experience.
All the best,
KongVeganFood
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MariaJuliaRosa
Points +297
Good - Edit
We ordered the burguer with beyond meat, delicious! It took a little too long though.
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rveiga
Points +13
Jantar em grupo no Kong - Edit
Pedimos todos pratos diferentes e eram todos muito bons! Como sobremesa o bolo de chocolate com chantilly era ótimo! Espaço giro e pessoas simpáticas a atender.
Read moreRecomendo!
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-17
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m&a
Points +166
One of my favorite - Edit
Kong is one of my favorite vegan spots in Lisbon. They have the best fracesinha (tipical dish from Porto) and some other good dishes. At luch they have 2 extra daily options that are cheaper.
Read morePros: Good food quality, Friendly staff, Not expensive
disi
perfect sharing informations
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MariaOliveTree
Points +58
Amazing! - Edit
Espaço muito acolhedor, com uma decoração que se destaca. O atendimento é excelente e adorei todos os pratos que experimentei. Plus: é permitida a entrada de cães!!!
Read morePros: Permitida entrada de cães , Preços acessíveis
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vegan_london
Points +92
Great vegan spot - passionate staff - friendly - Edit
Staff who care about Veganism. Quiet, relaxed space. Nice varied fully vegan menu
Read morePros: Great starter menu , Nice ‘fish’ & chips , Tasty burger
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Loufie
Points +138
Vegan paradise - Edit
Fave place we ate at when visiting Lisbon in june. Their BBQ skewer dish is one of the best vegan plates I ate! Don't miss out on this little gem when visiting Lisbon
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RebeccaSuePeters
Points +40
Yummy! - Edit
I really enjoyed the vegan "fish" n chips.
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RuteSousa
Points +59
Espectacular - Edit
Nunca desilude. Comida espectacular, saborosa, e onde encontro o melhor hambúrguer de sempre!! O King Burger, claro. Sempre que lá vou, tenho de pedir um destes para take away.
Read moreO arroz sem polvo é muito bom mesmo, e a lasanha com puré, uma mega agradável surpresa.
Vale muito a pena, e é um sítio para ir, sempre que tiver desculpa. :D
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Never disappoints. Spectacular food, tasty, and where I find the best burger ever!! The King Burger, of course. Whenever I go there, I have to order one of these to take away.
The "rice without octopus", a typical dish in Portugal, is very good indeed, and the lasagna with mash, a mega pleasant surprise.
It's well worth it, and it's a place to go, whenever I have an excuse. : D
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-04
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, A really great surprise.
Cons: Difficult to park the car - downtown Lisbon
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Tschetterich
Points +29
Sadly not tasty - Edit
Unfortunately not so good: The consistency of the steak was funny and the cheese balls tasted of mashed potatoes. The fries were too soft. There is much tastier food in Lisboa.
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ade
Points +225
Variety - Edit
Variety and daily specials in a small but cozy place. It's 100,% vegan.
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rumbadebarcelona
Points +846
nothing special - Edit
I tried fish & chips. It was okay, but nothing special, and there are many places in Lisbon where you can eat better, especially for this price (9,50€, other main dishes were between 9 and 15€ if I remember well). the location is good for the tourists, but if you have time I recommend to move from the tourist city center and try some other place
Read moreCons: quite expensive, average food
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CarolinaDias
Points +124
Try the Francesinha - Edit
I have to confess I went there expecting to try the vegan feijoada, but they only have on Thursdays and Saturdays, so I went for the francesinha which is a traditional Porto dish and was very happy I got this option. It was very tasty and a big portion. Staff are friendly and the service was good.
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AlejandraValdés
Points +23
Great restaurant in the center of Lisbon - Edit
The nachos are amazing! Great vegan versions of the traditional Portuguese dishes
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Traditional Portuguese cuisine , Crafts beers
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Deni.xavier
Points +11
Bom, bem servido e barato - Edit
Descobri o Kong faz pouco tempo e super recomendo. É perto do meu serviço e oferece, ao almoço, 2 opções de pratos do dia a preço justo ( acho que são 7 euros). A comida é muito boa e o atendimento excelente! As sobremesas também são ótimas. Vale a pena conferir (;
Read morePros: Ótima comida, Bem servida, Preço justo
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iokan
Points +2098
No monkey business - Edit
Imagine the following: you are on a business trip in Lisbon and it's time for lunch. Your colleagues decide to have lunch at a place that only serves meat and fish. What do you do? Of course! You fire up the Happy Cow app on your phone and you find the nearest vegan place. And that's exactly what I did.
Read moreLuckily, there are a lot of vegan restaurants in Lisbon and I had the choice of five of them within a 5 minute walking range from my colleague's eatery. There was one problem: it was 11.30 and most vegan places open at 12.00 or 12.30. While "Kong" officially opens at 12.00, the door was open at 11.50 and I was welcome. I explained that I had to finish my lunch before my carnivorous colleagues did. The waitress suggested vegan octopus rice. It's a traditional Portuguese dish and it's something the kitchen can prepare quickly. Great idea, let's have octopus rice!
While the chef did his (her?) work I decided to take the opportunity to take pictures of the restaurant. Also, I asked the waitress why the restaurant is called "Kong". She explained that it refers to powerful yet plant eating animals like gorilla's, elephants and giraffes (hence the decoration).
Before the pictures were done, the octopus rice was served. It s a fairly simple dish: risotto like rice with a limited selection of vegetables in a broth. Mushrooms replace the octopus. While simple, it was tasty because the chef used just the right amount of spices and the broth was just enough to flavour the meal but not dominate it. Also, the ingredients seem to be of fairly good quality, which also does a meal a lot of good.
And: yes, I made it back to my colleague's restaurant just before they finished their meat and fish lunch. They noticed I looked very happy and satisfied. King kong did a good job!
Pros: cheap, decent food, quick service
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Elaii
Points +125
Best burger i had in a very long time - Edit
If you love burgers, go to that place.
Read morePros: Best burgers
Cons: Small menu
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jp33
Points +989
Small but cozy place - Edit
Friendly staff, good food, cozy place, good desserts, was beyond expectations. Some things overpriced others below the normal price practiced by competitors
Read morePros: cozy place, good desserts, good food
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Anamarta
Points +128
Goods and bads - Edit
I had the vegan nuggets wich were made of seitan that i found very spongy and not savory, only the crust and the sauce was good. Tried the fish and chips, the "fish" was good but the potatoes where also mushy inside and without flavour. The best was the chocolate mousse wich was the best vegan one i ever had.
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Ninablabla
Points +76
Stones in food - Edit
The food itself was nice but I has several stones in it ?!?!?! The waitress just said sorry didn't offer anything and was even pissed when I didn't tip. I don't know if this is just bad luck but I don't see how stones get into food. Will not go there again
Read moreCons: STONES
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anchnov
Points +13
Very good - Edit
Excellent king burger
Read moreSalad of the day not
Nuggets top too
Pros: Best vegan burger
Cons: Expensive
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drunkentiger
Points +170
chicken nugget was a bit salty but with wine was good - Edit
Vegan’s heaven Middle of centre very easy to get to
Read morePros: Variety of choice , Go for vegan junky food
Cons: Nuggets are salty
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armatita
Points +65
Confort food for vegans - Edit
A nice place with good food and friendly personnel. The prices are accessible with rates ranging 6 to 14 euros per dish. It's mostly confort food like burgers or francesinha but served in generous doses. A time well spent.
Read morePros: Generous amounts of food., Accessible prices., Located in Lisbon downtown.
Cons: A somewhat small space with no windows.
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icaro_leonardo
Points +30
Excellent fried stuff - Edit
Very good “fish” and chips, cheese balls, other stuff.
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madisonlwlr
Points +195
Good food! - Edit
Good food and cute environment. Staff was extremely friendly! My husband and I shared the spicy cheese dumplings (yum!), the seitan steak (with pepper sauce) and a francesinha. Very tasty and we had enough to take home as leftovers. The food is not light/healthy, but sure is delicious!
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PrzemekNL88
Points +230
The Thursday special is awesome! - Edit
Just take the Brazilian food on Thursdays it's great and a lot! Other dishes also very good and it is not too expensive at all.
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