Veganuary is returning in 2022 with more plant-based dining options than ever. London’s vegan community and those wanting to try a meat-free diet in January should head to BOXPARK for a range of vegan street food outlets and brand new Veganuary-exclusive concept.
BOXPARK Croydon welcomes a new, vegan-friendly Indonesian kitchen ‘Enak’ (translated ‘tasty’ in Indonesian) this Veganuary. Enak offers traditional Indonesian street food dishes with impactful and colourful flavours including its signature Aubergine & Tempeh Curry and Jackfruit Curry, complemented by other small bites such as Vegetable Fritters and Cassava Fries.Head to Unit 27 to give Enak a try – open until 31st January.
The meat-free menu at BOXPARK venues goes far beyond this – there are plenty of plant-based dishes for diners to devour, from Greek gyros to Seitan steaks. Prepare to feast your eyes on colourful cruelty-free cuisine.
Shoreditch
Sugoi JPN
Japanese-Latin fusion street food concept Sugoi JPN is launching a new style poke bowl this Veganuary, feature Korokke (Japanese pumpkin croquette), mixed cabbage, edamame, avocado, lamb’s lettuce, mango, beni shoji (pickled ginger), sesame seeds and sweet soy glazed sauce.
Mao Chow
Plant-based Chinese food pop-up Mao Chow boasts intricate vegan dishes, each with their own tale to tell. Expect spicy Dan Dan Noodles, Dumplings in Chilli Oil and spicy + tingly Chongqing Cauliflower. Or try its Kung Pao Chicken, Prawn Toast, or sweet fluffy Char Siu Bao.
The Athenian
Greek street food favourites The Athenian have an exciting plant-based menu featuring signature Vegan Gyros, Tomato Croquettes Souvlaki, Courgette Fritters Souvlaki, THIS isn’t Chicken Nuggets Souvlaki, Plant-based Halloumi Fries, Halloumi Souvlaki Wrap, plus Oregano Fries and Greek Salad.
What The Pitta
For a healthy alternative, What The Pitta offers guilt-free vegan doner kebabs and pizza, with an ethical twist. What The Pitta has been shortlisted in the Best Vegan Offering category at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards two years in a row.
Humbledough
Humbledough is London’s first vegan and gluten-free cookie bakery specialising in hand-crafted, freshly-baked cookies, cookie dough & soft serve ice cream creations, as well as speciality coffee. The menu features exciting cookie dough flavours such as Hiimalayan Salted Caramel, Black Forest Sour Cherry, and Organic Bourbon Vanilla dough.
Croydon
Big Mike’s Calypso Kitchen
Award-winning Caribbean restaurant Big Mike’s Calypso Kitchen is giving everyone a meat-free taste of the Island with its spicy and delicious Channa (Chickpea) Curry Meal and Vegan Chicken Meal.
Fatto A Mano
Neapolitan pizzeria Fatto A Mano is offering a Veganuary special with a Smoked Vegan Cheese & Roasted Radicchio Pizza – topped with pea cream, roasted radicchio, smoked vegan cheese, black olives, basil, and balsamic glaze.
MEATliquor
Known for its meat-based meals, MEATliquor is going plant-based for Veganuary with a range of dishes including its ‘Burgaloo’ – Roast potato & white onion patty, pickled pink onions, lime pickle, soy yoghurt, red chillies, sev jini. Also on the menu is ‘Tempeh Tantrum’ – Double patty Club Cultured Tempeh, Mushrooms & Beetroot patties, ‘Cheese’, Burger Sauce, Lettuce, Pickles. Lastly, if you’re looking for a moorish side dish, go for the ‘Satan Fingers’ – Crispy Fried Mock-Chicken (Seitan) with ‘Almost Buffalo Sauce’, Vegan Mayo.
Greek On The Street
For your Greek fix with a vegan twist, head to Greek On The Street to pick up a delicious Mediterranean Falafel Souvlaki Wrap served in Greek flatbread.
Wembley
Nanny Bill’s Last year, Nanny Bill’s launched their new Plant-Powered Menu, and they’re introducing a new vegan burger in January. Meet the ‘Omni Burger’ – a plant-based patty, crispy glazed Omnipork meat, smoked Cheese, pink onions, and Burger sauce in a glazed Bun.
Smoky Boys
Go meat-free with Smoky Boys with its Premium Moving Mountain vegan patty with salsa, vegan cheese, grilled onions, vegan mayo, wrapped in a vegan bun.
Smashing Plates
Satiate your appetite with Smashing Plate’s authentic Greek vegan dish – Crispy panko coated mushrooms marinated in Greek herbs, garlic and olive oil, served inside a Greek homemade Pitta with salad, oregano fries and special Rubies in the Rubble banana sauce.
Zia Lucia & Thai Express
Diners can also get a taste of Italy with Zia Lucia’s vegan pizza, made on charcoal dough, or opt for a fragrant and flavourful dish from Thai Express, whether it’s their classic Pad Thai or wide selection of sizzling Stir-Fries.
The Clean Kitchen
Kicking off Veganuary, new street food trader The Clean Kitchen will be serving up freshly handmade plant-based burgers.
