Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines, boasts of local and international cuisine that make any vacation unforgettable. With its large number of luxury hotels and restaurants, one won’t ever have any problem looking for a place to eat to satisfy their discerning palettes.
With countless restaurants found all over the island, from authentic Italian to Filipino restos serving superb local dishes, it comes as no surprise dining options have become varied in terms of cuisine offerings.
Such is the case of the number of restaurants offering authentic vegan dishes. Because Panglao is rich of natural resources, you’ll find the freshest fruits and vegetables on offer in many of the island’s restaurants that dot the roads and beaches.
So without further adieu, here is your Bohol guide to the 4 best places to eat in Panglao for vegans:
1. Buzz Cafe on Alona Beach
Located on the beautiful and famous Alona Beach, Buzz Cafe offers plant-based breads, spreads, and salads sourced from their very own farm, the Bohol Bee Farm, which can be found on the island.
Dishes to try to include their vegetable pasta, gingery eggplant with brown rice, and of course, their famous ice cream. The cafe spruces up new flavors every now and then, but they do use dairy milk on some of the flavors so it’s best to ask before you choose your flavor. Their Malunggay and mango flavors contain coconut milk instead of dairy, and the cones are made of cassava, which is naturally gluten-free.
2. Shaka Bohol
The best place that offers smoothie bowls in Panglao, they only serve the freshest fruits and vegetables sourced from local farms. Located on Ester Lim, Tawala, Panglao, you can find smoothie bowls made with homemade granola, nuts, berries, and fresh fruits, as well as fresh smoothies and juices, as well as lattes and cappuccinos with soy milk.
Shaka Bohol also offers local craft beer, as well as vegan desserts like cakes and muffins.
3. Andrea’s Mango Hauz
This local eatery is filled with freshly cooked Filipino vegan dishes everyday during lunchtime. By 11 am, the aroma of mung soup, grilled eggplant, and vegetable salads fill the eatery. Take your pick from their selection of tofu dishes, pumpkin soups, and fried beans, all the while being easy on the pocket.
4. Luna Rossa Vegetarian Italian Restaurant
Owned and operated by an Italian couple, Luna Rossa serves up authentic vegetarian Italian food with a selection of vegan dishes. They offer quinoa salad, vegan burgers, spring lasagna with mixed vegetables, cabbage dumplings, and even a vegan cheesecake for dessert.
With a lovely alfresco ambiance, friendly service, and authentic Italian vegan options, it’s a great place to satisfy both your vegan and Italian cravings.
Other places that offer vegan food options in Panglao include the Bamboo and Elephant Bleu restaurant which offers vegan pasta bolognese, beany burger, and bruschetta; Giuseppe’s pizza that offer vegan toppings; Green Goodness Panglao, which offers corn coffee, smoothies, vegetable curry, and vegetable salads; as well as Isis Bungalows, with their Thai cuisine offering vegetable curry and pad Thai with tofu.
Because local farms are just within the community surrounding the restaurants and resorts, you won’t find it hard to find restaurants offering authentic vegan dishes. From Italian vegan options to Thai, to Filipino cuisine, and even Greek vegan options, you’ll certainly find them in many of Panglao’s countless restaurants.
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