• POTLUK Pantry & Tasting Room

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Lacto
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Western
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Filipino
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and shop serving Filipino and western dishes. Offers vegan choices such as pao buns with vegetable & tofu fillings, salads, rice noodles with vegetables & tofu, risotto, soups, mushroom & bean burger, burrito and housemade kombucha. Staff are knowledgeable about vegan diets. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sun.


2 Reviews

First Review by malvina

GoVeganJp

Points +185

Vegan
22 Nov 2025

Vegan Sweet Potato Pao was Awesome

This restaurant is located in the center of Cebu City, so it’s very easy to access. It has a relaxed, very local atmosphere — not a high-end place, but it clearly focuses on healthy cooking. There’s no MSG, and the jars of homemade kombucha displayed at the entrance give it the feel of a specialty shop that cares about natural ingredients. About half of the menu is vegan-friendly.

I ordered the vegan sisig and a vegetable soup. Both the sisig and the stir-fried vegetables had a comforting, gentle flavor. Since they avoid things like excessive salt, MSG, and sugar, the dishes feel exceptionally healthy — something you could eat every day without worry. When I squeezed a bit of fresh lime over the sisig, it became even more delicious, so I definitely recommend trying it. The portion sizes aren’t very large, so they might be just right for lighter eaters or women.

The soup was similarly healthy, almost like a vegetable-packed vegan miso soup. It also included beans, so you can easily get some protein from it.

I also ordered the sweet potato pao (similar to a Chinese baozi, or an *anman* in Japan) as a dessert. It was completely handmade from scratch and had a rich, custard-like flavor — almost like a dense pudding. It seemed to contain little or no sugar, which made it an impressively healthy treat. Considering the amount of work that must go into making it, the price was surprisingly reasonable. It’s the kind of dessert I felt I could happily eat every day.

Although this isn’t a fully vegan restaurant, it’s one of the few places in Cebu that offers vegan options with a natural, gentle, and healthy flavor profile. I truly hope they continue for a long time. As a vegan traveler myself, I’d love to see them eventually become a fully dedicated vegan shop someday.

Updated from previous review on 2025-11-22

Pros: Vegan Sweet Potato Pao, Healthy Dishes without Sugar/MSG

malvina

Points +2094

Vegan
10 Apr 2024

Best option I found in Cebu

Very convinient for vegans. Staff is well aware about veganism and the waitress guided me knowing my dietary requirements. Half of the me u is vegan (clear marking). I had 2 Filipino dishes and a lemongrass drink. But they also offer few western items.

rodobrad

05 Jun 2025

Excellent tasty Vegan food 😋 service
Thank you 😊




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