Amsterdam is the Mvegan eca in europe. With hundreds of options for those who follow a plant-based diet, it is visited by hundreds of thousands of foodie tourists who visit its markets, stalls, bars and restaurants to try vegan dishes.
According to the site Happy Cow, which lists vegan restaurants in more than 180 countries, Amsterdam is rightfully one of the ten most vegan cities in the world. In the last three years alone, the Dutch capital has seen a phenomenal 78 percent growth in vegan business. From artisan bakeries to haute cuisine restaurants to satisfy the most demanding palates, today they have eliminated animal products from their diet. These are some of the unavoidable.
In Amsterdam, Lucas Corrado, son of the renowned actor, develops his project Bluehouse Worldan online marketplace platform that makes up the widest network of eco-friendly and vegan companies in the region, to boost said market and help its users to live a healthy life.
Nicole Cini and Lucas Corrado, co-founders of Bluehouse World, enjoy receiving friends in their offices to enjoy the delicacies of vegan gastronomy that they prepare, and they are luxury guides through the vegan restaurantsbreaking prejudices and prejudices to give rise to a new culinary experience.
Hearth Amsterdam
Here its owner, Marco, told us his story: together with his partner and cook, they began to propose plant-based haute cuisine dishes with the use of spices and superfoodsto achieve aromas, foams, innovative flavors.
For starters, they offer tempura jalapeños with a spicy nori sauce and caper mayonnaise. Also a sushi inspired by Syria, with red quinoa, and another with a Mexican accent whose particularity is its green rice with spirulina. And finally, a cauliflower tartar with acevichado with guacamole, jalapeño mayonnaise and spirulina and lime foam.
For main courses they suggest pasta: black charcoal ravioli stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, teriyaki sauce and crispy wasabi and sesame; spirulina taglioni with almond and lemon sauce; and broccoli gnocchi with dried tomato sauce and cashew cheese. For dessert there are two options: a healthier one, sugar-free, with a base of nuts and dates, coconut milk semifreddo, dark chocolate and strawberries, and finally a zucchini brownie served with spicy orange whipped cream.
Margo
It’s not just the French who know how to bake a croissant or Pain au chocolat: perfectly flaky and filled with buttery, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness, Margo’s are a must in the dutch capital. At this cozy bakery and sandwich shop, located on the corner of Eerste Tuindwarsstraat in the Jordaan (Amsterdam’s most famous and folkloric neighbourhood), the queen of vegan pastry, Margo Abdine, whips up dazzling pastries.
And it serves up a variety of other baked treats (including the wildly popular tahini rolls), hearty sandwiches, crispy toasties, and hot drinks, all made with organic ingredients and sustainable quality.
Willicroft Store
This store carries the vegan cheese to new heights. And there are dozens of variants, from hard and seasoned, creamy rinds, to robust blues that will feel like true gourmet cheeses to taste on a board. Or add to salads or pasta dishes (your local brand makes one of the most widely consumed Gouda-style shredded cheeses in the country).
The brand is associated with an organic wine cellar that completes the experience. Cheese and wine tasting evenings in the cellar are regularly organized on their agenda, so it is I recommend visiting his Instagram for more information. Willicroft Store is tucked away in the beautiful Spiegel neighborhood, home to the famous Rijksmuseum and a host of art galleries.
BonBoon
Situated on KNSM Island (offering magnificent views of the eastern Amsterdam skyline) and hailed as one of the best vegan restaurants in the city, BonBoon invites diners to sample a symphony of flavors, colors and textures on a seasonal set menu. perfectly orchestrated (three, four or five courses) that brings out the best of the plant kingdom.
BonBoon opened in 2018 and is the brainchild of Daphne Althoff, who was determined to make it clear that eating well doesn’t have to mean exploiting animals. Each artfully prepared dish allows the ingredients to shine and is a testament to the breadth and creativity of vegan gastronomy.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
No trip to Amsterdam would be complete without sinking your teeth into a bitter and delicious bitterbal, one of the most popular Dutch pub snacks, usually doused in mustard and washed down with a cold beer. These crispy-crust dumplings are traditionally filled with a thick and creamy beef ragout, but there are vegan variants.
At Vegan Junk Food Bar (or VJFB for short), they offer three versions of this iconic bite, aptly named “Betterball”: a classic variation based on the original recipe, a “Betterball” macaroni and cheese, and one with a ragù saté filling. Thai “chik’n”. There are also Juicy vegan burgers between pink or black buns, fries loaded with flower petals, and Caesar salads, naturally without chicken.
mr stack
They say in Amsterdam that there are pancakes and then there are pancakes by Mr Stacks. This modern paradise allows you to indulge in clever creations that aren’t just meant for breakfast.
Taking inspiration from popular street foods, Mr Stacks makes pancakes disguised as pizza, tacos and gyros, as well as sweet variations that look too good to eat. The Cinnamon Rollercoaster Stack served with vanilla cream cheese, cinnamon glaze, crunchy pecans and fresh fruit is the star. Located in the trendy and cosmopolitan Pijp districtHome to an exceptional variety of international restaurants and the lively Albert Cuyp market, Mr Stacks is a must on any vegan tour of the city.
And more
Although not exclusively vegan, De Kas offers a menu based on seasonal ingredients and local products. They have vegetarian and vegan options that vary based on the availability of ingredients.
For fast food lovers there is also The Dutch Weed Burger Joint, specializing in burgers made with seaweed: offers unique and delicious vegan options. And also Loving Hut, an international chain of vegan restaurants with a diverse menu that includes Asian and Western dishes.
He Meatless District offers a variety of vegan dishes, from brunch options to fine dining, in a modern and welcoming environment. Dophert, is a fully vegan cafe and restaurant serving home-cooked dishes from breakfast to pastries to lunch options. Another option: Vegabond, a shop and cafe that offers grab-and-go options like sandwiches, salads, and pastries.
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