The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Durban

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This little gem of a takeaway is tucked behind a bedding store and opposite a tailor in a shopping arcade in the busy Indian district of Brickfield Road. They have a loyal customer base who swear by their vegetarian snacks – like moong dhall (lentil) samosas, sweetcorn and cheese samosas, vades (a fried onion and pea lentil snack), vegetable biryani, bunny chows, and broad beans and rice. Basically everything on the menu is delicious.

Starting off as a food stall at markets, Falafel Fundi became so big it recently opened its own store in Durban’s bustling Morningside area just off Florida Road. Their famous falafel balls come plain or wrapped with homemade hummus and salad. They also have a variety of Middle Eastern delights, like a Mediterranean platter, omelette made with four different herbs, a roti wrap, and a tasty baguette.

Out To Lunch is a 100% vegan and vegetarian food stall that’s been around in Durban for a few years now. Their burgers made out of walnuts, mushrooms and aubergine are delicious, and their funky breakfast wraps are an absolute treat. For those with a sweet tooth, they also have orange, cacao and ginger protein balls. They sell their yummy, vegan fruit-based wraps in bulk at the stall and you can find them weekly at the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market and at the Morning Trade, and monthly at I Heart Market.