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Over recent years, the number of vegan options in Manchester has gone up dramatically, and about time too. Now, at the start of 2021 we’re in the middle of Veganuary, or the less-snappily-titled ‘Vegan January’. Generally seen as the ideal time to try out new healthy lifestyles, January this year is a little different, for obvious reasons. But don’t feel obliged to restrict yourself unnecessarily, if you look forward to a glass of wine at the end of the day, now is not the time to remove that small source of pleasure.
There are many high-end vegan takeout options and cook-at-home kit meals to explore
Thankfully, this doesn’t apply to vegan food as not only does it taste just as good – if not better – than meat-based food but you’re likely to have a significant energy boost, along with the knowledge that you’re eating ethically and helping the environment in some small way.
Year on year, it’s clear that plant-based eating is on the rise, as vegan cooking becomes more mainstream. As ever, the restaurant scene is one step ahead, and even meat-eaters will be aware of the increasing number of vegan dishes available at their favourite restaurant. Of course, we can’t simply nip to our favourite eateries right now, but there are many high-end takeout options and cook-at-home kit meals to explore.
Vegetarians are well served around Manchester, but it’s time to focus on the restaurants with the tastiest vegan meals. So whether you’re a proud vegan or merely curious, let us guide you towards some of the best food choices for vegans in Manchester this month. Also check our guides to vegetarian food in Manchester, gluten-free food in Manchester and vegan food in Leeds and Liverpool.
Here are our picks
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1. Bundobust Manchester
Ian Jones Bundobust Manchester, 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AG - Visit now
Since opening their restaurant on the edge of Piccadilly, the team behind Bundobust have built one hell of a buzz around Manchester. For the unaware, this underground restaurant serves up tapas-style small plates of vegan (and some vegetarian) Indian food, along with an exhaustive – and somewhat exhausting – list of beers and craft ales. You can’t eat in at the moment, obviously, but you can order for collection or delivery.
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2. Unicorn Grocery
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3. Honest Burgers
Honest Burgers Honest Burgers, 36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT - Visit now
Not ones to let a little national lockdown stop them, Honest Burgers have launched a plant-based special for January, the Tribute To Jamaica, in collaboration with Jamaican vegan kitchen, Dee’s Table. This burger combines a plant-based patty with Dee’s Table’s apricot and scotch bonnet ketchup, vegan bacon, vegan smoked-gouda, plantain fritters, Jamaican curry ‘mayo’ and lettuce. But be quick, it’s only available until the first day of February.
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4. Six By Nico Manchester
Six By Nico Six By Nico Manchester, 60 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 2BQ - Visit now
During these lockdown times, Six By Nico have made the successful switch to cook-at-home kit meals, with their Home-X service. As in their restaurants, they offer a fully-vegan option so you can enjoy a six-course plant-based fine-dining experience in your own home.
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5. Dishoom Manchester
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6. Pizza Punks
Pizza Punks Pizza Punks, 34-40 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6AE - Visit now
Pizza Punks delivered one of the most simple and best cook-at-home options late last year, with their pizza party box and now they have a sister brand, Veganizza, dealing in all-vegan pizzas. Remember, vegan pizza is for life, not just for Veganuary.
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7. V Revolution
V Revolution.
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