Baguio City is a vegetarian’s heaven. Aside from having a huge variety of fresh vegetables all year round, the city also has a great selection of vegetarian or vegan-friendly restaurants. For some people, however, especially the meat-lovers, the word “vegetarian” might be a little unappetizing. The only thing that can change that is a great meal that proves vegetables can be just as savory and delicious as meat dishes. So, whether you’re looking for the best vegetarian restaurants or you’re giving veggie dishes a try, here’s a list of some pretty great spots in Baguio City.
Oh My Gulay
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With the ambiance and the food, Oh My Gulay is one of the vegetarian restaurants that live up to its name and reputation. Located on Upper Session Rd. on top of La Azotea building, Oh My Gulay presents a hidden oasis with a great view of the city coupled with culture and art designs on the inside. Here, they only serve scrumptious vegetarian dishes like salads, pasta, and sandwiches that have some pretty funny names like Anak ng Putanesca and Heneral Luna’s Punyetang Shitake. They also have great desserts like Mango Crepe and Mansanas ala Mode.
Ahs Wes Restaurant
Formerly known as Azotea Greens, Ahs Wes is a quaint and cozy little place located along Nevada Square serving some of the most delicious vegetarian dishes in Baguio. They have huge fresh lumpia, Pad Thai, Oriental Curry, Unshrimp Tempura, and desserts like cakes, ice cream, mousse, and pie and a whole lot more. Each dish brings you indulgence in every bite and will leave you craving for more even if you’re not a vegetarian.
Health 100 Restoreant
One of the more affordable vegetarian restaurants in Baguio, Health 100 is the best choice located along Magsaysay Ave. Here, they have a variety of mouthwatering veggie dishes like ginataang kalabasa, Penne Bolognese, and Gado-Gado salad. They also have veggie meat viands like curry and sisig. If you’re looking for a fresh drink, they have natural juices with no added sugar. Aside from the meals, they also sell veggie meat, gluten-free food and other healthy products that you can use to prepare your own healthy meals at home.
These vegetarian restaurants not only showcase Baguio’s abundant supply of fresh and healthy food but also proves that with the right dishes and the places to go to, veggie meals are just as good as meat meals—scrumptious and good as anything else.