Vegan Food in Kaohsiung
Taiwan · Ranked #143 of 158 cities
Budget · Quiet. Excellent staff knowledge.
Kaohsiung scores 38.1/100 on our vegan city index with 28 vegan-friendly venues out of 189 analyzed. 34 are fully vegan restaurants.
38.1
City Score
28
VF Venues
43
HQ Venues
189
Total Venues
Based on analysis of 189 venues across multiple review sources.
The Vegan Scene
Kaohsiung offers a mellow vegan scene with some tucked-away quiet gems for when you need a slower pace. Service is overwhelmingly warm here—staff genuinely care about the food and their guests. Comfort food reigns supreme—think hearty portions, familiar flavors, and soul-satisfying dishes. The scene honors tradition—classic recipes done right, with respect for culinary heritage. Seek out the okonomiyaki, stinky tofu, and almond milk pudding.
Ranked #143 of 158 cities worldwide on the Spinach vegan city index.
Strengths
Best Dishes in Kaohsiung
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
Qiu Dou Ru La Mien - Hagi Soymilk Ramen
Soy Milk Ramen
Japanese · Vegan
A
JiuSuo Plant-Based Eatery
Ramen, Smoothies
Chinese · Italian · Asian · Vegan
A
Mei Shu Zhai - 美蔬齋
Taiwanese Vegan
Taiwanese · Asian · Vegan
A
MuYe - Mottainai
Western-Fusion, Organic
Western · Fusion · Taiwanese · Vegan · Organic
A
The Borage
Fusion Set Menu
Fusion · Vegan
A
Shou-Yu Vegetarian Buffet
Chinese Buffet, Vegetarian Menu
Chinese
C
Qian Ye Vegetarian
Chinese Buffet, Vegetarian
Chinese · Taiwanese · Buffet
C
Little Star Diner - 小明星
Western-style Vegan Menu
American · Fusion · Western
A
Hola Vege - 歐拉蔬食工坊
Japanese Okonomiyaki
Japanese · Macrobiotic · Asian
A
Gorou - 五郎時食
Japanese Omakase
Japanese · Vegetarian · Vegan-friendly
B
No. 7 Cafe
Cafe, Vegan Upon Request
Western · Taiwanese · Fusion · Bakery
C
Suzume Bakery - 雀食烘焙
Bakery, Croissants
Bakery
A
Flaner Coffee - Manbu
Cafe, Vegan Cakes
Italian · Taiwanese · Asian · Bakery
C
WELWEL - 腰果創始店
Cafe, Cashew Milk
Cafe · Beverages
C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaohsiung good for vegans?
Kaohsiung scores 38.1/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 28 vegan-friendly venues and 43 high-quality restaurants out of 189 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung has 34 fully vegan restaurants and 135 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 28 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung offers a variety of cuisines with vegan options across different restaurant types.
Where should vegans eat in Kaohsiung?
Top-rated options for vegans in Kaohsiung include Qiu Dou Ru La Mien - Hagi Soymilk Ramen, JiuSuo Plant-Based Eatery, Mei Shu Zhai - 美蔬齋. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
