A Welsh pub has been awarded the greatest vegan eatery in Europe, according to recent rankings.
With Veganuary in full gear, plant-based food is on everyone’s mind, so now is the perfect moment to name the top vegan eateries in the globe.
HappyCow, a discovery platform, just revealed its top rankings throughout the world, with the surprise UK entry at number four.
The Queen Inn in Cwmbran, South Wales, began removing animal items from its menu in January 2022. In just two years, it has earned not just the renowned title of greatest plant-based restaurant in Europe, but also the fourth finest vegan restaurant in the world.
Guests can eat reimagined pub favourites with a plant-based twist, such as battered fish and chips and chicken and bacon pie, and the establishment claims to be the ‘world’s first plant-based steakhouse.’
To do this, the bar provides hyper-real plant-based meat cuts such as Redefine Meat flank and Juicy Marbles fillet, which appeals to both vegans and non-vegans.
Ryan Edwards, the owner of the family-owned business which was established in the 1800s, says he’s thrilled with the news.
He told South Wales Argus: ‘Our menu often gets complaints for having too many exciting options! We always offer at least three steaks; a 3D printed flank by Redefine Meat, a gluten-free filet mignon by Juicy Marbles, and a miso and garlic cauliflower steak, for people that don’t like plant-based meats.’
Hoi Banh My Chay, a food vendor in Hội An, Vietnam, tops the rankings. The stand offers crispy veggies, marinated tofu and mushrooms and vegan banh mi.
Saido in Tokyo, Japan, ranks second with delicacies such as katsu, soba, vegan eel, and bento sets, followed by Bayt Sara in Amman, Jordan, in third place.
Restaurants in Spain, Greece, Scotland, and the Netherlands round out the top ten.Please view the entire list below.
Top 10 best vegan restaurants in the world, according to HappyCow:
- Hoi Banh My Chay (Hoi An, Vietnam)
- Saido (Tokyo, Japan)
- Bayt Sara (Amman, Jordan)
- The Queen Inn (Cwmbran, Wales)
- Vegan Beat (Athens, Greece)
- CactusCat Bar (Barcelona, Spain)
- Bite Me Cafe (Madrid, Spain)
- Happy Food and Health (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
- Suissi Vegan Asian Kitchen (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Life’s a Peach (Utrecht, Netherlands)