A herbivore dining experience and cocktail bar in Chinatown since Jan 2020. Menu pays ode to Malaysian heritage where East meets West. Brews it own li hing (rice wine), and pairs it with sharing plates. Dine inside or on the patio. Offers an all day breakfast. Reported fully vegan February 2024. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm. Closed Tue.
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135, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50000
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 Feb 2024 by Jinger
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Added by Makissa on 24 Jan 2020
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167 Reviews
First Review by jenniferrodrigo
jague
Points +130
Good food, Service was ok - Edit
Nachdem wir zwei Tage zuvor im LaGula waren, wollten wir the Hungry Tapir auch probieren. Das Essen war auch sehr lecker. Der Service war zu Beginn gut, aber nachdem das Essen abgeräumt wurde wollten wir ein Dessert bestellen und keiner kam und wollte uns noch was verkaufen. Es gab mehr als genügend Servicekräfte. Das war etwas schade. Alles in allem kann man es empfehlen. Uns hat es bei LaGula aber besser gefallen.
Read moreCons: Service unaufmerksam
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Schifi09
Points +768
Good selection - Edit
Friendly staff, good selection
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JoStac30
Points +122
Lovely vegan food and atmosphere - Edit
This place is quality. Nasi lemak was great, starters very good and nice cake. Lovely staff, even if they did outnumber the customers! Not overly cheap, but very reasonable. Mac cheese was a bit meh.
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discoloured
Points +75
Omg - Edit
The food AND the beverages - although I usually don’t care much about drinks - were really delicious. Also, the location is quite nice, good music and super friendly staff. I had a good time eating my delicious dinner and reading a bit in my book in the cozy atmosphere.
Read morePayment with credit card was no problem.
Highly recommend!
Pros: Tasted so good, Really friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
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megloutay
Points +821
The best meal I’ve had in SEA - Edit
Wow what an amazing vegan dinning experience. I took my non vegan family and they’ve been raving about it for weeks after. You have to try the Mac and Cheese and all the cakes. You’ve done KL wrong if you don’t go here
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JoshMetcalf5
Points +438
Great experience - Edit
The Hungry Tapir has a great menu, lovely atmosphere, and is very nicely decorated. The staff were all very nice and attentive. We opted for the Local Heroes sharing platter which gave us a nice taste of various dishes on offer. I particularly enjoyed the tempeh goreng and the masak lodeh. I tried two mocktails and both were delicious.
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Sanglier
Points +192
beautiful and chill atmosphere - Edit
The room was completely unexpected, great atmosphere, good music, friendly staff, big portions and good food, recommended.
Read morePros: The room, The staff, Nasi Lemak
Cons: The barbecue karipap was too sweet
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marissandtim
Points +2264
All vegan restaurant in a great location - Edit
We came here once for breakfast/lunch and ordered some food as well. We were quite happy to find this all vegan restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, where it can be a bit challenging to find vegan options. The menu is extensive and the interior of the restaurant quite nice. Also, staff is very friendly. We liked the food, however, in our opinion it tasted a bit too unhealthy.
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly staff
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Kevbromley
Points +556
Excellent food and service - Edit
Lovely decor and friendly staff. Had an excellent laksa here. Drinks were good as well. Nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great menu, Good drinks/cocktails
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PeterMNH
Points +24
Fully vegan bar & restaurant in Chinatown - Edit
Super nice bar and restaurant that's a little bit hidden away just off Petaling Street. The menu was 100% vegan when we went.
Read moreWe had 3 small dishes (which were absolutely huge portions, easily 2x what we expected so probably worth the cost) and 2 mocktails.
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CWaterworth
Points +57
Lovely anniversary meal - Edit
Nice decoration and amazing food. Slightly expensive but worth it for a one off. Fully vegan and cater to other diets as well. The dessert cabinet had me drooling.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Lots of options, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Slightly Expensive
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avoandluise
Points +16
versteckt & perfekt - Edit
Die Raumgestaltung ist sehr modern und gemütlich. Das Essen: WOW!!! Malaysische Speisen können hier in vegan getestet werden. Ich bin ein großer Fan!
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junkilia
Points +87
Locale molto curato cibo top - Edit
Abbiamo preso funghi impanati, panini, pizza e torte.
Read moreFunghi buonissimi come il panino.
Pizza da italiani potevamo evitarcela.
Torte la velvet cake era buonissima
Si trova nella via della street art di chinatown
Da fuori non è invitante ma dentro è bellissimo e pulito
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jennyc32
Points +4057
Fantastic - Edit
We visited this spot twice and really enjoyed ourselves.
Read moreWe tried two of the sharing plates. The fried cheeken was really tasty - battered and deep fried oyster mushrooms. The batter was crispy and well seasoned for a good savoury taste. They weren't really much like chicken, but they were excellent fried mushrooms.
The satay was also excellent. There were six skewers. The mushroom chunks were tender and succulent, and the satay was spicy and well seasoned without being too hot from chillies.
We both loved the roti canai. This was the only time we saw a labelled vegan version of this dish during our two weeks in Malaysia, and I ordered it on both occasions because it was so good. The breads were perfect, really flaky and buttery. The sambal had lots of small pieces of tempeh in and was quite spicy. The dahl was well seasoned and quite mild. Our only complaint is that it was quite a small serving of dahl.
My partner also tried the jackfruit roti jala, which was a bit disappointing. The breads were fine, but the net-like style meant that they were missing the flakiness. The coconut raita was nicely flavoured, but the jackfruit curry was underwhelming. Everything else was so good that we're sticking with a 5* rating.
From the dessert counter, I had the brownie which was rich and chocolatey but very much a cake rather than a brownie for me. My partner had the banoffee pie which was sweet and creamy. The caramel was especially good, but the pastry could have been crisper.
We tried the pink colada mocktail, which was really zingy and sweet, and also the crookie party shake, which was a bit much for me in terms of sweetness.
Service was very attentive and fast. We reserved a table for both visits, just to make sure we got in - especially recommended for the weekend as it was busy on Friday evening. The inside is dark, a bit more of a club atmosphere than a restaurant one.
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dutts
Points +514
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Visited with the family, had burgers, pancakes and ice cream, great service, nice cocktails, good food.
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MLittl11
Points +630
Great menu with options - Edit
We had the satay to start which was phenomenal followed by the roti canai and mac and cheese. The roti’s were awesome would have them every day and nice drink options too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-11
Pros: Great variety in menu
Cons: Few options unavailable but nothing major
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vannyy.o
Points +1697
Another favorite restaurant! 🫶🏼 - Edit
Sister Restaurant to the La Gula close by, we also love The Hungry Tapir, especially for dinner! We also had breakfast there which was very good. Highly recommend the Burgers there! Very nice place, friendly staff.
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dougmorgan97
Points +327
Best vegan Mac n cheese I ever had - Edit
Omg this restaurant is 10/10 if I could give it more stars I would. I had the best vegan Mac n cheese of my life here. It’s very expensive but absolutely worth it! The banoffee pie is also absolutely incredible. Absolutely recommend!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-02
Pros: Mac n cheese, Cheesecake, Menu options
Cons: Expensive
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Prathna
Points +591
One of the best vegan spots in KL - Edit
Came here for a bday dinner and were stuffed! So many local and western dishes to choose from. Interior design is great and the drink menu is also fantastic!
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MonsieurVegan
Points +209
Hungry Tapir: Hidden Gem - Edit
The Hungry Tapir was a pleasant surprise! Although a bit hidden, it's definitely worth a visit. We enjoyed the delicious food and the cozy ambiance.
Read morePros: Nice food, Cozy ambiance
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CharlieMills
Points +5236
Delicious! - Edit
I loved it here. The tempeh is unreal! Loved the mocktails, the breakfast and the truffle Mac and cheese.
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tgardner1453
Points +678
Great place - Edit
Awesome atmosphere, helpful staff, cool menu with many traditional and western options. I went here many times in my stay
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Pabloontheroad
Points +90
Amazing Vegan Haven - Edit
We came for our final meal in KL and did not want to leave! Everything looked amazing, burgers were great, sweet potato fries and tempeh fingers with satay side were my favourite!
Read morePros: Food, Ambience, Service
Cons: Costly for Malaysian standards, but still reasonab
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natasha vegan
Points +100
Great find in China town - Edit
A good selection of international food, with Malaysian twist.
Read moreGreat atmosphere & friendly staff.
Pink burger & all day breakfasts were great.
Pros: Good menu, Friendly staff, Good vibe
Cons: Lighting a bit low
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sfox90
Points +74
Must visit in KL - Edit
Food was some of the best vegan food I’ve had, happily accommodated my son’s peanut allergy. The satay appetiser was a particular highlight, even pleased my meat loving grandmother! Cocktails and vibe also very good. It was very busy when we arrived and we were glad to have booked a table.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-30
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dacker22
Points +21
Delicious and charming - Edit
I wasn’t planning to go here but happened upon it and decided to check it out. The food was delicious and it was a great atmosphere!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Food, Drinks
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AlvinBon
Points +8028
Gorgeous place in one of the most famous areas - Edit
The restaurant is beautiful decorated, like tropical but modern.
Read moreStaff is very nice, correct and professional.
Food is delicious!!
Prices are fair.
Pros: Wide range of desserts
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