Meat-free Meals Kuala Lumpur
Ever give someone a list of favourites and then, later on, think, “but wait, there’s more!”? Such is the case with my recent collection of fave plant-based dishes in KL. After I hit “publish” another whole bunch of beloved dishes came to mind. So, here’s part two!
Meat-free Meals Kuala Lumpur – Five More!
Tortellini – Small Shifting Space
The Tortellini at Small Shifting Space is a beautiful bowl of mushroom-packed pasta parcels sprinkled with greens and edible flowers. There’s shroom jam, and a fantastic consommé of mushroom, soy sauce and root vegetables. A bright orange egg yolk sits in the middle, just begging to be burst. The broth is so good I want to pick up the bowl and slurp it from the rim. I consider taking it away solely for the purpose of sucking it up loudly at home without shame.
Heirloom Tomatoes – ADU Sugar
Heirloom Tomato and Red Palm Oil Caprese at ADU Sugar utilizes local produce in a European recipe. Elaiese red palm oil, along with black truffle and mushroom essence, create a highly satisfying dressing. It’s prettily adorned with basil and edible blooms, and another order I’d highly recommend.
Meat-free Meals Kuala Lumpur – Tempe Salad – Jama KL
The Tempe Salad at Jama KL is an incredibly fragrant, plant-heavy favourite. Made with local ulam salad leaves, cauliflower rice, and homemade tempe, it’s topped with perfectly crispy anchovies (ask for none for a meat-free dish) and homemade sambal that we couldn’t get enough of.
Charred Cauliflower – Fuego
Charred Cauliflower from Fuego is something I love so much I try to replicate it at home (usually unsuccessfully). The veggie sports a dark char from the grill and is seasoned with parsley salsa, Parmesan and almond crumble, cumin, lemon zest and toasted pistachios. It’s a fantastic plant-based option, but even carnivore hubby thinks it delish.
Mango Sushi – Sushi & Spice
Sushi & Spice’s Mango Tango Sushi (RM 20) is a hit with all of our team. Japanese short-grain rice rolls around cucumber, carrot, purple cabbage, crushed seaweed and vegan mayo. The topping of luscious slices of sweet juicy mango though is the highlight.
What are your favourite meat-free meals in Kuala Lumpur? Kindly share your wisdom with me in the comments below.
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Mango tango sushi sounds good!
That charred cauliflower has lots of texture which makes it appear quite filling and appetizing…..especially that parmesan and almond crumble. Like you say, it sounds easy to make, but it probably never matches the taste from the restaurant. There’s that secret ingredient that they never share.