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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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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
monemori
Points +1024
Really nice - Edit
Food was really good, and staff was exceptionally welcoming. Recommended!
Read morePros: Super nice staff, Really good food
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DFS61
Points +614
“You Know The Name Of King….” 😄 - Edit
Read moreAfter a long morning’s exploration of the lower town, visiting the primary tourist attractions and navigating the bustling back alleys, we were eagerly anticipating lunch. Kong was recommended as a top establishment for vegan cuisine, prompting us to embark on a quest to find it. (Given our unfamiliarity with the area, it took some time to determine the correct coordinates to locate the restaurant.) As the first two patrons to dine there, we were greeted by a downstairs foyer adorned with an elaborate “Kong” sculpture. From this foyer, we ascended to the restaurant. Since there were no other customers present, we were presented with a selection of tables. Once seated, I opted for a bottle of Coca-Cola, which arrived in a bottle (similar to Mexican Coke in the United States). It proved to be an ideal beverage to quench my thirst.
For my starter, I indulged in a fried “calamari” dish, reminiscent of the appetizer I had enjoyed at another restaurant the previous evening. (When I was not vegan, fried calamari was a staple on menus; for me, it serves as a barometer for the quality of the meal to follow. If they can master calamari, I am confident that the entire dining experience will be satisfactory.) While the dish was satisfactory, it was slightly less impressive than the appetizer I had had the night before. Nevertheless, it was still a commendable offering.
For my main course, I opted for the conventional burger (which featured Beyond Meat). The burger was edible, albeit slightly thicker than I prefer. (Aside from Burger King, which serves its burgers with a thinner patty, the thickness of this burger was somewhat unappealing to me.) Nevertheless, it was a decent burger. Jay opted for a croquette starter and the special “Tofu Wellington,” which consisted of tofu encased in puff pastry. Both dishes appeared appetizing.
In summary, we both enjoyed our meals at Kong and will undoubtedly return to experience their Christmas menu.
Pros: Great atmosphere!, Awesome service!, Fine vegan dishes.
Cons: Not a fan of Beyond Burger, sadly.
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akbrewman
Points +292
Amazing Vegan Food - Edit
While exploring Lisbon, we stumbled upon a charming restaurant called Kong. It’s not the most eye-catching place from the street, just a chalkboard on the sidewalk that gives it away. But once we stepped inside, things got really cool. You’re greeted by a giant Kong statue in the lobby! Take the stairs to the right, and you’ll pass by an overlook into the kitchen. At the top of the stairs, you’ll find a spacious dining area with several tables overlooking the street art-covered building across the street. And guess what? We were warmly welcomed by a server who promptly seated us. Oh, and did I mention that the same server was our server for the entire meal? He was super friendly and even explained the menu in detail. They had a great selection of traditional Portuguese dishes, but all of them were vegan. I started with the croquettes, which were delicious - crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with a fantastic flavor. For my main course, I tried the daily special, Bife Wellington, and a local brew of Musa Golden. The croquettes were great, but the Bife Wellington was a bit of a letdown. The mushroom duxelle with spinach was a tad light, the tofu was too thick, and the bottom of the puff pastry was a bit soggy, probably because of the duxelles. I won’t be ordering it again, but I’m definitely going to come back to try some of their other dishes. While we were there, they had set up a photo shoot with their Christmas dishes, and let me tell you, they looked absolutely stunning! I hope on my next trip, I can bump up my review from 4 stars to 5.
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Mathildaterez
Points +49
Great - Edit
Attentive staff and great food! I had the menu of the day and the soup was really delish
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ParamBarodia
Points +34
Lovely vegan food, great service - Edit
Good vegan burger and francesinha, nice selection of drinks too
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DeboStoeckle
Points +94
Delicious & cozy - Edit
We loved the food, the wine, interior design and that our doggy also got a starters.
Read moreLovely staff. Parfait was the bestbestbest.
Pros: Cozy atmosphere, Can bring your dog
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kanga2roos
Points +247
A must go to in Lisbon! - Edit
Was not sure what to expect, not a big menu and had friends who are not vegan. 🌱 Needless to say they wowed us with everything!! Started with the croquettes-umm the picture says it all, three of us had the “steak and egg” and one person had the kong burger. Then we ordered desserts to share. Everyone left happy and content!! Would absolutely recommend them!!
Read morePros: Good food & nice portions , Service was excellent , Amazing dessert
Cons: They are not close to us!!
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Maurita
Points +331
Love KONG!! - Edit
I love Kong's food ! So tasty and flavourful! The price is amazing for the quality and very similar to an honest greens (in terms of prices). If you want a vegan version of a traditional Portuguese dish, this is the spot. Since I've been recently, I will say that they have changed their menu and sadly took one of my favorites, but added a very good new one: the salmon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-26
Pros: Food, Location , Price vs quality
Cons: Issue with reservation , Let people go in front of us, Service may not be the greatest
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CFidalgo
Points +249
Portuguese cuisine turned vegan - Edit
It's refreshing to eat vegan food that doesn't attempt to be chic but simply tries to recreate Portuguese dishes in a plant based model.
Read moreI had the 'octopus' rice and my friend the francesinha. Both were very good, but I was especially impressed with the rice since good vegan alternatives to seafood are so hard to find. The pictures can't do it justice. The mushrooms that replaced the octopus were just the right texture.
The dessert was also good: the deconstructed 'cheesecake'. It felt strange at the first bite but then tasted better and better.
I will definitely come back!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-26
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mankeerat
Points +47
Nice food - Edit
Food was good overall - the Bitoque (if i remember the spelling) was interesting but don’t think we would order that again, verging more on student food. The mediterranean salmon was really good. Dessert was the nata tart which was the best course and really tasty
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CLRtraveller
Points +10315
Good food and service - Edit
The cheese sandwich was filling: bread, melted vegan cheese, mushrooms, tofu, topped in sauce, served with good fries. No room for dessert! I had a glass of vinho verde with my meal. I’ve also had the cauliflower wings (good and crispy) and the fabulous Oreo mousse - it’s so light! (Whipped.) A nicely priced Dish of the Day is offered on weekdays, as well as a combination deal of soup or salad, Dish of the Day and Oreo mousse for dessert.
Read moreUpdating the following year, 2024: I had the lunch meal deal: drink, soup, main. Iced tea; the soup was black-bean purée poured around a knot of shredded cabbage/carrot; and the main was tofu, baby potatoes, spinach, red peppers/onions (good though a bit oily). I enjoyed the meal. Pleasant service.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-06
Pros: all vegan, creative dishes
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vaz
Points +3117
Food was tasty - Edit
Our meal was tasty and it was well presented. However, based on previous reviews, we had higher expectations. Portions are small. Staff was nice
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Mervetilla
Points +224
Creative options - Edit
After very few options in TimeOut Market, this place really satisfied me. Carpaccio and Pastel de Nata were so yummy!
Read morePros: Carpaccio, Pastel de nata, Octopus salad
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KathrinLizKru
Points +1312
Vegan Salmon 😀 - Edit
The restaurant has a really nice ambience and we received a very friendly welcome. The menu offers a good selection of starters, main courses and desserts as well as drinks. I had pica pau as a starter and then the salmon. Both were very, very tasty.
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DiegoDiaz
Points +78
Correcto - Edit
Un buen sitio para cenar vegano. Normalito
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KirstySewell
Points +40
Inventive vegan food! - Edit
Incredibly friendly staff and some of the most inventive vegan food I've had in a long time. Everything tasted incredible and was so filling
Read morePros: Friendly service , Espresso martini!
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Dariush
Points +1134
Definitely Something Special - Edit
This name was always among the top recommendations as I was looking for food choices in Lisbon. The restaurant is up a flight of stairs and features a large and well lit interior with a play area for the kids. The menu is streamlined and Portugal focused. I had the Francesinha, which is a smothered sandwich, with basically all the starters. They were all great, and I had a great glass of vinho verde. Oh and the desserts were amazing too. Franchise out to Hong Kong- or at least Macau?
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jillhiggins
Points +745
Epic - Edit
Wow. This place is amazing. Incredibly creative, delicious and artistic food. The tofu salmon is so good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-06
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ChantelleDerrick
Points +94
You NEED to eat here... - Edit
Loved the decor, the atmosphere and the service but the food is what makes this place 10/10. It was really exciting to try vegan versions of local and traditional Portuguese dishes and everything was absolutely delicious. My favourite was the croquette starter and the nata dessert which even came with nata flavoured ice cream (totally unique). I happily ate my way through three courses...twice in one day! An absolute must visit when in Lisbon. Honestly, some of the best vegan food I have ever had and all of it has been created and made with love. You don't want to miss this place!
Read morePros: Incredible food, Service with a smile , Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: ZERO
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Giacone.Federica1992
Points +77
Fantastico - Edit
Ogni piatto curato e ricco di sapore, non mangio pesce da un po' di anni e la somiglianza con il sapore del salmone era impressionante! Davvero ottimo!
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tseth
Points +419
Decent vegan food - Edit
Nice place with decent vegan food near the city centre.
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DanBrainard
Points +30
Just WOW. - Edit
One of the best vegan dining experiences we've ever had. The food and sauces were out of this world. The dish with the mustard sauce, we couldn't believe the flavor. Sweet and savory, it left us wanting more things to dip. Would leave six stars if I could. Obrigado!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-02
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Beba112
Points +860
Good vegan food - Edit
Kong in Lisbon is a solid choice if you’re looking for decent vegan food. The menu offers a nice variety of plant-based dishes with creative twists, showing a thoughtful approach to vegan cuisine.
Read morePros: Variety , Reasonable price
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polanito
Points +5194
Portuguese traditional food - Edit
I loved to find veganized traditional Portuguese food. They have the typical francesinha, bitoque, pica pau and many others!
Read moreI highly recommend it to try the typical food here. Super good and very cozy restaurant.
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AlexGallows
Points +6828
Number one for a reason - Edit
Really, really, really good food. Comforting dishes, good servings, friendly atmosphere...
Read moreMaybe it didn't feel very vegan? Like activist, it was more of a tourist place. But with dishes so good how can I not give it 5 stars?
Besides I am a tourist now, I have to get used to that.
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karened
Points +164
Great atmosphere - Edit
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the chef came out and asked how people were enjoying their meals. Obviously a lot of pride in this restaurant. Some different food options and everything we had was great, our fav was the croquettes.
Read morePros: Croquettes, Variety, Staff
Cons: Nil
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Liqorice
Points +127
Worth visiting - Edit
Delicious traditional Portuguese flavors, beautifully veganized. Nice presentation and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff were professional, friendly, and extremely helpful. The restaurant's seating area is located on the second floor, though I'm not certain if an elevator is available. Definitely recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-29
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