Barcelona has become, in recent years, an increasingly vegan-friendly city thanks to the increase in people who have adopted this lifestyle. Veganism has become a global trend, and Barcelona is no exception. The number of restaurants and shops in the city has increased notably, and more and more locals have adapted their proposals to this type of diet.
A trend that has promoted the development of vegan culture in the city, thus making the options increasingly varied, accessible and, above all, delicious.
Vegan restaurants have proliferated a lot in Barcelona, among them, the new Vegan Junk Food, which is located in the Born neighborhood.
Just entering their premises, you are impressed by the enveloping decoration, in neon pink that is maintained throughout the experience and gives it a modern and colorful atmosphere. These luminous decorations are not only found in the props, but will remain throughout the visit on your plates.
The menu is made up of a wide variety of starters, including potatoes, onion rings or nachos. As main courses they have their vegan burgers that imitate both beef and chicken. If you want to try a little of everything, they have a small tasting of their three star hamburgers in mini format.
One of its star dishes is the vegan salmon sashimi, a dish that directly evokes the real taste of salmon that together with a mild spicy sauce creates the perfect contrast.
Another example of a vegan restaurant is Roots
It is an elegant and modern restaurant where upon entering you find a long corridor that leads to the main dining room, where you can taste its wide variety of Asian-inspired vegan creations. The corridor wall is decorated with a multitude of paintings that change periodically, so you can enjoy tasting their meals while exploring their works of art.
The restaurant's Asian inspiration is evident in many of its dishes, such as kimchi, cauliflower popcorn (with togarashi spices, sriracha sauce and aioli), shiitake mushroom gyozas with sweet dashi sauce, pad thai, its ramen whose tonkatsu or dashi miso broth are of vegetable origin or heura karaage, which replaces the traditional chicken fry in Japan with this vegetable made from proteins obtained from soybeans, the result is an almost identical palate experience.
They have a wide selection of vegan cocktails with some Asian inspiration such as the ikigai lychee, an ideal combination for those sweeter palates. Its star sushi dish is Geisha, a maki that will surprise you with its combination of hot-cold and sweet-salty.
Pastan is a plant-based pasta restaurant that has conquered the United Kingdom and is now opening its doors in Barcelona, thus opening its first location in Spain.
Located in the iconic neighborhood of Gràcia, the Pastan restaurant has chosen a place that identifies with its innovative and alternative spirit. According to the partners of Pastan España, Juan Pablo Socino and Carola Castellani, Gràcia is a neighborhood that attracts people in search of different gastronomic experiences and who want to escape from the conventional, and that is precisely the philosophy that they represent.
When you enter the premises you will see a small space with a lot of charm that, despite being limited, stands out for its minimalist and elegant decoration. Pastan's menu offers a fusion between traditional Italian cuisine and creative contributions from other countries. Pasta is the undisputed star, but dishes such as caprese salad, a vegetable wok, shrimp tempura and even versions of classics such as putanesca or carbonara are presented.
We must highlight the creamy mini biscoff donut dessert, a small donut-like ball with an explosion of biscoff inside. They also have a selection of red, rosé and white wines from Karletta Maluca, a brand that exclusively produces 100% vegan wines and that collaborates with different NGOs to save endangered species.
In addition to restaurants, the city has been filled with places that make vegan pastries. An example of this is Bungnuts, a store specializing in vegan donuts.
Bungnuts offers a cozy and inviting environment to enjoy delicious treats. The pastry shop has a modern and vibrant design, with an urban touch. It is a perfect place to relax, enjoy a coffee and delight in their freshly baked vegan donuts.
You can find options like classic glazed donuts with a variety of flavors, from vanilla and chocolate to seasonal fruit. In addition, Bungnuts offers donuts filled with irresistible vegan creams, such as hazelnut cream, fruit jam and coconut cream.
Many places in Barcelona have decided to expand their menu by adding vegan options to please all their customers, gluten-free, low-sugar or vegan, like Chok.
The place stands out for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The interior design of the patisserie is modern and elegant, with a playful touch that reflects the creativity present in its sweets. In its menu we find classic options such as the glazed donut, filled with fruit jam or chocolate cream, but there are also more innovative creations such as the matcha donut or the vegan dulce de leche donut. In addition to donuts, Chok also offers other vegan treats such as brownies, cakes, and cookies.
In addition to these establishments, numerous emerging sustainable and vegan clothing brands have also appeared. An example is Saye, an online store of modern and minimalist shoes that are governed by this vegan clothes philosophy. These slippers are not only vegan, but are made with repurposed fruits and vegetables to give new life to materials that would otherwise go to waste.
There is a wide variety of models from high tops to low tops and with more neutral colors such as black, brown or green or more striking ones such as orange, purple and yellow.
