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Best vegetarian restaurants in Durban

8 venues in Durban rated S to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

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Illustrative photo for Kara Nichhas North Beach, photo: Anna Pelzer on Unsplashstock

Kara Nichhas North Beach

Durban · Vegetarian · €
VegA
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB

The entire menu is vegetarian. No meat, poultry, or fish is used. The homepage states "vegetarian only means" and all listed dishes are plant-based or dairy-based. This is a vegetarian kitchen, so it is safe for vegetarians.

02
VegA
VeganB
HalalA

Multiple sources, including a review on Eat Out and the restaurant's HappyCow listing, describe the venue as strictly vegetarian. All curries are reported to be vegan. The kitchen is halal-certified. The core menu is plant-based; no dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols are mentioned.

Honest caveat, Indian sweets on site contain dairy; ask about dairy-free options.
03
Illustrative photo for Poké Box, photo: Patrick Tomasso on Unsplashstock

Poké Box

Durban · Japanese
VegA
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA

The menu includes multiple vegetarian bowls, specifically Beetfu, Sprout, and Tofu, and also offers ramen options, with ingredients clearly described. HappyCow categorises the venue as offering 'Veg-options'.

Mon11:00am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Tue11:00am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Wed11:00am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Thu11:00am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Fri11:00am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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04
Illustrative photo for Kebabish Florida Road, photo: Chetan Hireholi on Unsplashstock

Kebabish Florida Road

Durban · Indian · €⁠€
VegB
HalalA

The menu includes a full vegetarian section with dishes like Paneer Tikka Masala, Dhall Makhani, Palak Aloo, Chana Masala, and Aloo Jeera Masala. These are prepared in a shared kitchen with meat dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff can accommodate when asked. No separate equipment noted.

Mon10am to 10pm
Tue10am to 10pm
Wed10am to 10pm
Thu10am to 10pm
Fri10am to 12pm, 1:30pm to 11pm
Sat10am to 11pm
Sun10am to 10pm
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05
VegB
VeganE

Palki, an Indian restaurant, is clearly listed as a Vegetarian restaurant on multiple platforms and offers a strong selection of vegetarian dishes. The kitchen serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are likely accustomed to vegetarian requests.

Mon12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Tue12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Wed12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Thu12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Fri12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Sat12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
Sun12:00 P.M - 03:00 P.M, 06:00 P.M - 09:00 P.M
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06
Illustrative photo for Country Bake, photo: Theme Photos on Unsplashstock

Country Bake

Durban · Bakery · Cafe
VegB
VeganE
HalalA
SugarE

The Uber Eats menu for Country Bake lists several vegetarian options: Sweetcorn Samoosa, Three Cheese Toasted Sandwich, Potato Samoosa, and the Roasted vegetable tramezzini (though one reviewer reported it did not match the description). The menu also includes a spinach shakshuka and an Eastern Breakfast. A Google review of another Glenwood Bakery notes "lots of vegetarian options," but this comment does not directly refer to Country Bake. The venue is a bakery and cafe with clearly identifiable vegetarian dishes on its menu.

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Illustrative photo for KAUAI Musgrave, photo: Toa Heftiba on Unsplashstock

KAUAI Musgrave

Durban · · €⁠€
VegB
VeganB
NutC
DairyB
EggC
SoyE
ShellE
HalalC
FODMAPE
SugarC
PescC
KetoE

Many menu items are clearly vegetarian (e.g. wraps, salads, toasties, smoothies) and the HappyCow listing notes this is a Veg-options venue serving lacto-ovo. However the kitchen also handles meat and fish in shared prep spaces. No dedicated vegetarian equipment is noted. Marked menu helps with selection but cross-contamination risk is present.

Mon7:00am - 8:30pm
Tue7:00am - 8:30pm
Wed7:00am - 8:30pm
Thu7:00am - 8:30pm
Fri7:00am - 9:00pm
Sat8:00am - 9:00pm
Sun8:00am - 6:00pm
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Illustrative photo for Surf Riders Cafe, photo: Toa Heftiba on Unsplashstock

Surf Riders Cafe

Durban · Cafe · €⁠€
VegB
GF·CoeliacE
VeganB

The menu includes vegetarian options like pizzas, pastas, and breakfast dishes. Because the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as helpful and accommodating.

Mon6:30am - 5:00pm
Tue6:30am - 5:00pm
Wed6:30am - 5:00pm
Thu6:30am - 5:00pm
Fri6:30am - 6:00pm
Sat6:30am - 6:00pm
Sun6:30am - 6:00pm
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