Vedge

Vegetarians are often the ones left behind on the trail to true gastronomy. Let’s admit, not many restaurants keep a full-fledged veg-friendly menu that could satisfy our leaf-eating bunch nicely. Sadly they often have to make do with loaded nachos or a paneer burger or a curry or a pizza. They feel cheated when dining out as most of the menus cater to the carnivores and showers attention on their side of the cuisine. But we have a way to turn your frown upside down. Located in the heart of Mumbai is a fabulous eatery whose sole purpose is to pacify the vegetarians. On the ground floor of Fun Republic Mall in Veera Desai Area is ‘Vedge’, a food capital to the vegetarians. It is highly popular with diners of all ages, especially the Jain community.

Keep a track of vegetarian binge eating through Vedge, a casual family style dining spot that proudly boasts of having a pure vegetarian menu. You get to experience a plethora of dishes from a variety of cuisines, from Thai to Chinese to North Indian to Mexican to Italian to Asian. Your palate is treated right and pampered lavishly. Get a pitcher of virgin LIIT to go with the meal. Start with, laksa, cottage cheese bhurji maska poa, kung pao potato, subzi galouti kebab, chilli bean tacos, sweet corn & cheese ball bites, home style Thai corn fritters, golden onion rings and pani puri shots. For main course try your hand at, sliders, jalapeno popper & cream cheese pizza, spicy kolhapuri, Thai green curry, Singapore street noodles, pan roasted cottage cheese & corn cannelloni, Vedge khow suey, veg makhanwala, peri peri spiced cottage cheese pizza and classic curried Italian lasagne.

Kids get their own individual menu, similar to the adults but with lesser portion. Dig into Vedge’s delectable desserts before heading home. Opt for, molten chocolate lava, kulfi sundae, red velvet cake, Mangalorean gadbad falooda, homemade oreo churros, chocolate mud pile and sizzling chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. The interiors of Vedge are brightly-lit and designed casually without compromising on the style or elegance. Muted tone and minimalistic décor is how they have approached interiors. Light weight furniture and simple wooden tables fills the room. A row of Edison bulbs hanging overhead and a wall of printed mural is their only claim to style. Vedge is cheap and pocket-friendly.