Best vegan restaurants in Durban
5 venues in Durban rated S to B for vegan, every tier backed by cited sources.
Several clearly labelled vegan poke bowls (Tofu, Beetfu, Sprout) and a Vegan Wonton ramen are on the menu. HappyCow reviews, including one from a vegan diner, confirm these are well-marked. The kitchen is shared, but the vegan dishes are plant-based by design.
All four curry options are reported as vegan by multiple HappyCow reviewers, and the venue is listed as 'Vegan-friendly' on HappyCow. However, the venue also serves Indian sweets that contain dairy, and no dedicated vegan preparation area or equipment is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk exists for dairy from shared kitchen.
Honest caveat, Indian sweets on site contain dairy; ask about dairy-free options.
KAUAI marks several menu items as Vegan (e. g. Avo Falafel Wrap, Superfood Salad, Teriyaki Mushroom Poke Bowl, and multiple smoothies and juices). The HappyCow listing and the venue's own location page also note vegan options exist. However, this is a shared kitchen handling meat, dairy, eggs, and honey (honey appears in several non-vegan items). Dedicated equipment is not mentioned in any source. The kitchen will accommodate when asked, but cross-contamination risk is present.
The menu has a dedicated vegan section with options like vegan milkshakes (almond milk), vegan gyros, taco wrap, pho bowls, coconut tofu nuggets, pizza, burger, and zucchini chips. Staff understand what vegan means and are helpful. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and dairy dishes, and there is no vegan cheese for pizza. Cross-contamination risk is present.
The weekly curries menu is marked vegan, and several items like soya burger and soya chunks are plant-based. However, dairy is used elsewhere (cheese, ghee), so cross-contamination is possible. Ask staff about specific dishes.