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Highbury & Islington
Restaurants

Nem Nem (Vietnamese)

9 minute walk

www.nemnemrestaurant.co.uk

279 Upper Street, London, N1 2TZ

Monday - Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2230

Vegan starters available

  • Mushroom lemongrass - oyster mushroom, chili, lemongrass and mixed seasonal vegetables

  • Shaking mushroom - king oyster mushroom with garlic, peppers, onions and soy sauce

  • Seitan - with nutritional yeast, served with cashew nuts and peppers, or black bean sauce

  • Pepper avocado - topped with soured and peppered sauce, or black bean sauce

  • Buda aubergine - steamed whole aubergine stuffed with fried tofu, seasonal greens and mung beans

  • Mixed mushroom and vegetable clay pot - braised In caramelised In vegetarian oyster sauce

  • Tofu and aubergine curry - red curry with tenderstem broccoli and peppers

  • Spicy tofu - with mixed vegetables, in a spicy sauce

  • Vu daj village vege fish - slow cooked taro with mustard green, dill and galangal

  • Mango vegan fish - homemade crispy fish made out of seaweed marinated aubergine, topped with fresh sweet mango vegan sauce

  • Stir fried veggie scollops - homemade scallops made out of seaweed marinated king 

  • Seitan pho - with nutritional yeast, mixed vegetables and vegetable broth

  • Tofu and vegetable pho - in a vegetable broth

  • Tofu wok pho - with mixed vegetables in oyster sauce

  • Vegan spicy scallops with vermicelli noodles - with mixed seasonal vegetables and vegetable broth

  • Vegan bun bo hue - seitan, nutritional yeast and broth

  • Southern veggie bun bo - sauteed oyster mushroom with garlic on rice vermicelli, bean sprouts and veggie oyster sauce

  • Vegan bun cha - charcoal grilled seitan, nutritional yeast, grilled vegetables, and veggie sauce

  • Vegan bun sa - wok fried with lemongrass and chili, with rice vermicelli and vegan sauce 

 

Mesi’s Kitchen (Ethiopian)

7 minute walk

www.mesiskitchen.com

128 Holloway Road, London, N7 8JE

Monday - Thursday 1700 - 2300; Friday 1700 - 2330; Saturday 1200 - 2330; Sunday 1200 - 2300

Vegan starters available

  • Yemisser wot - split lentil hot sauce

  • Yeater kik alichia - slightly pureed lentil split peas, simmered in a mild sauce of onion, herbs and spices

  • Shiro wot - seasoned milled chickpeas, simmered in hot and spicy berbere sauce

  • Yesom kulet fitfit - vegetable stew tossed on injera

  • Tekil gomen - cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, cooked in a mild sauce

  • Gomen - collard green, steamed in a mild sauce

  • Fosolia - whole beans, with strips of carrot, cooked in Mesi’s spices

  • Mushroom - marinated and sauteed with onions and garlic

  • Azifa - whole lentils, cooked and mashed, blended with onions, jalapeno, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and garlic

  • Biticha - finely milled chickpeas in olive oil with diced onions, jalapeno and garlic

  • Key sir - cubed beets and potatoes in a marinade of olive oil, lemon, onion and peppers

  • Vegan variety plate

 

TooTooMoo (Pan Asian)

3 minute walk

www.tootoomoo.co.uk

278 St Paul’s Road, London, N1 2LH

Monday - Thursday 1700 - 2200; Friday - Saturday 1200 - 2300; Sunday 1200 - 2200

Vegan starters available

  • Tofu satay salad - crispy tofu, mixed leaves, and a creamy satay dressing

  • Tofu Thai green curry - with seasonal vegetables and coconut cream

  • Vegetable thai green curry - green curry sauce with assorted vegetables and coconut milk

  • Tofu Korean bulgogi - seasonal vegetable wok fried with sweet and spicy bulgogi sauce, with courgette, carrot, broccoli and tofu, and served with chili sauce

  • Tofu szechuan chilli - stir fried with cashew, garlic, water chestnuts, red chilli, carrot, courgette, onions, mixed pepper, green beans, ground szechuan 

  • Vegetable ramen - ramen noodles, beansprouts, tofu, mixed vegetables, chili oil, and soy

 

Firezza (Pizza)

4 minute walk

www.firezza.com

276 St Paul’s Road, London, N1 2LH

Monday - Thursday 1700 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1200 - 0000; Sunday 1200 - 2300

  • Pizza alla zucca - pumpkin cream base, vegan chorizo, vegan cheese, red onions, red friarielli and artichokes

  • Carne vegana pizza - vegan cheese, tomato sauce, basil, vegan chorizo, vegan chicken, roasted mixed vegetables and rocket leaves

  • Vegan pollo BBQ pizza - smoked BBQ sauce, vegan cheese, vegan chicken, red onion, and sweet red peppers

  • Vegan margherita - tomato sauce, fresh basil, olive oil, and vegan cheese

  • Vegan pollo picante pizza - with vegan chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, red onion, red chili, tomato sauce, and vegan cheese

  • Spinaci pizza - baby spinach leaves, vegan cheese, tomato sauce, olive oil, sweet peppers, red onions and fresh red chili

  • Create your own pizza - add up to 3 ingredients to tomato, basil and vegan cheese base (must state vegan cheese when ordering and ask that no other cheese is added)

 

Meatliquor (American)

10 minute walk

www.meatliqour.com

133b Upper Street, London, N1 1QP

Monday - Saturday 1130 - 2300; Sunday 1130 - 2230

  • Plant based chili dog - with black bean chili, onions, jalapenos, and French’s mustard

  • Burgerloo - spiced potato, beetroot, and black bean patty, red onions, pickles, lettuce, ketchup and garlic mayo

  • Satan fingers - battered mock chicken fingers, covered in chili sauce, with garlic dip

  • Black bean chili fries - with onion, jalapenos and mustard

 

BabaBoom (Middle Eastern)

6 minute walk

www.bababoom.london

189 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ

Monday - Tuesday 1145 - 2200; Wednesday - Thursday 1145 - 2230; Friday 1145 - 2300; Saturday 1030 - 2300; Sunday 1030 - 2200

Vegan starters available

  • Vegan kebab - with broadbean falafel and sweet potato hummus

  • Broadbean falafel bowl - whole grain bulgur, chargrilled red pepper, avocado tahini, rocket, pickled chili, broadbean falafel and harissa

 

Sambal Shiok (Laksa Bar)

6 minute walk

www.sambalshiok.co.uk

171 Holloway Rd, London N7 8LX

Monday: Closed; Tuesday - Saturday 1730 - 2230; Sunday: Closed

Vegan starters available

  • The vegan special laksa - charred aubergine & sautéed potatoes in vegan broth (GF)

  • Roasted cauliflower - with turmeric, mustard seeds and coconut, served with rice and sweet pepper and cucumber pickles

 

Sweet Handz (Ghanian)

9 minute walk

www.sweethanz.co.uk

217 Holloway Road, London, N7 8DL

Monday: Closed; Tuesday - Saturday 1100 - 2300; Sunday 1500 - 0000

  • Palava sauce - spinach stew with boiled plantain, yam or plain rice

  • Red red - black eyed beans stew cooked in palm oil with fried plantain


 

Gem (Turkish)

6 minute walk

www.gemrestaurant.org.uk

265 Upper Street, London, N1 2UQ

Monday - Saturday 1200 - 2200; Sunday 1200 - 2100

  • *Meze* Mixed Greek olives

  • *Meze* Hummus - chickpea purée with tahini, lemon juice, olive oil & garlic

  • *Meze* Tabbouleh - chopped parsley, spring onions,mint, red pepper, tomato, cracked wheat & lemon

  • *Meze* Patlican soslu - fried aubergine in a special garlic tomato sauce

  • *Meze* Gigandes - slow roasted giant beans in tomato and dill

  • *Meze* Falafel - deep fried chickpeas, broad beans, onion, garlic, coriander,parsley, spices & flour served with hummus

  • Imam bayildi - oven baked aubergine stuffed with green peppers, tomatoes, onions, raisins and parsley, served with rice & salad

  • Falafel - served with hummus and grilled vegetables

Fast Food/Cafes

Ez and Moss (Vegetarian Cafe)

7 minute walk

183 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700; Saturday - Sunday 0900 - 1600

Vegan cakes available

Monday - Friday:

  • Avocado on rye sourdough toast - with chili-coriander relish, and roasted tomato

  • Quinoa veg bowl - roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, hummus, alfalfa sprouts, edamame, avocado and beetroot (GF)

  • EZ lentil and quinoa baked burger - with onion chutney, pickles, and black bean vegan mayo, with sweet potato wedges, and coleslaw

  • Veganwarma - soy doner kebab on flatbread, with fennel, carrot, fresh herb potato salad, tahini sauce, and pickles

  • *Vegan on request* Rye sourdough toast - with vegan butter and jam, nutella, or marmite

  • *Vegan on request* Oat and quinoa porridge - with goji berries, pumpkin seeds, coconut, almond flakes, prunes, apple compote and soy milk

  • *Vegan on request* EZ homemade granola - with soy yogurt, fresh fruits, and honey

  • *Vegan on request* Mushroom, onion and coriander omelette - with avocado, mixed green salad, freshly grated tomato and rye sourdough toast

Saturday - Sunday:

  • Avocado on rye sourdough toast - with chili-coriander relish, and roasted tomato

  • Quinoa veg bowl - roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, hummus, alfalfa sprouts, edamame, avocado and beetroot (GF)

  • EZ lentil and quinoa baked burger - with onion chutney, pickles, and black bean vegan mayo, with sweet potato wedges, and coleslaw

  • Veganwarma - soy doner kebab on flatbread, with fennel, carrot, fresh herb potato salad, tahini sauce, and pickles

  • Vegan french toast - with maple syrup and fresh fruit

  • *Vegan on request* Rye sourdough toast - with vegan butter and jam, nutella, or marmite

  • *Vegan on request* Oat and quinoa porridge - with goji berries, pumpkin seeds, coconut, almond flakes, prunes, apple compote and soy milk

  • *Vegan on request* EZ homemade granola - with soy yogurt, fresh fruits, and honey

  • *Vegan on request* Mushroom, onion and coriander omelette - with avocado, mixed green salad, freshly grated tomato and rye sourdough toast

Megans at the Sorting Office (Cafe)

11 minute walk

www.megans.co.uk

6 Esther Anne Place, London, N1 1WL

Monday - Saturday 0800 - 2300; Sunday 0900 - 2200

Vegan starters available

  • Scrambled turmeric tofu - with peppers, spring onion, and smashed avo

  • Vegan pancakes - with chia yoghurt, maple syrup, and pistachios

  • Smashed avo on sourdough toast - with omega seeds and chili

  • Coconut porridge - with coconut milk, banana, demerara, and omega seeds

  • Posh open kebab - with plant based chick’n, harissa hummus, pickled veg, aubergine and tomato bayildi, and pickled red cabbage

  • Quinoa cauliflower and falafel posh deconstructed kebab - with pistachio, coconut yoghurt, served in a tomato shakshuka, with flatbread

  • Plant based chick’n posh deconstructed kebab - with piri piri and coconut yoghurt, served in a tomato shakshuka, with flatbread

  • Vegan earth bowl - with smashed avocado, kale, chilli, spinach, hummus, and quinoa

  • Hummus bowl - with kale, mixed pickled veg, crunchy chickpeas, and beetroot

Romeo’s Sugar Free Bakery (Cafe)

7 minute walk

www.romeossugarfreebakery.com

178 Upper Street, London, N1 1RG

Monday - Wednesday 0930 - 2130; Thursday - Friday 0900 - 2230; Saturday 0900 - 2330; Sunday 0900 - 2100

Vegan cakes available

Monday - Friday:

  • Vegan pizza available by the slice (option to add salad)

  • Vegan quiche - choose from: leek, tomato and mushroom; spinach and mushroom; roasted vegetables; or vegan quiche of the day (option to add salad)

Saturday - Sunday:

  • Vegan breakfast

  • Vegan pizza available by the slice (option to add salad)

  • Vegan quiche - choose from: leek, tomato and mushroom; spinach and mushroom; roasted vegetables; or vegan quiche of the day (option to add salad)

Pubs

Burger Shack @Canonbury (Pub)

7 minute walk

www.youngs.co.uk

21 Canonbury Place, London, N1 2NS

Monday - Thursday 1100 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1100 - 2330; Sunday 1100 - 2230

  • Classic plant burger - with vegan cheese, pink onions, iceberg and burger sauce

  • Loaded plant burger - BBQ jackfruit, vegan cheese, pink onions, iceburg, and burger sauce

  • Chkn katsu burger - crispy chkn fillets, carrot apple & coriander slaw, soy yoghurt, and katsu curry sauce 

  • Loaded curly fries - with BBQ jackfruit, plum ketchup, soy yoghurt, and jalapenos

Brewhouse & Kitchen (Pub)

2 minute walk

www.brewhouseandkitchen.com 

2a Corsica Street, London, N5 1JJ

Monday - Thursday 1100 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1100 - 0000; Sunday 1200 - 2300

Vegan starters and dessert available

  • Beyond meat burger - with roasted red pepper, lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and vegan chipotle mayo

  • Falafel and lentil salad - with fresh tomato salsa and watercress

  • Chickpea and lentil dhal -with cauliflower & butternut squash. Served with vegetable rice

The White Swan (Wetherspoons Pub)

1 minute walk

www.jdwetherspoon.com

255-256 Upper Street, N1 1RY

Monday - Sunday 0800 - 0000

Vegan starters available

Breakfast:

  • Vegan breakfast - two Quorn vegan sausages, baked beans, two hash browns, mushroom, tomato, slice of toast, and vegan spread

  • Fresh fruit - apple, banana, blueberries, and strawberries

  • English muffin - with avocado, guacamole and pico de gallo

Main Menu:

  • Jacket potato with baked beans - served with a side salad

  • Jacket potato with 5 bean chili - served with a side salad

  • Jacket potato with roasted vegetables - served with a side salad

  • Quinoa salad - with rice, avocado, black turtle beans, pink cabbage, grilled yellow pepper, Roquito pepper, pumpkin seeds, kale, roasted vegetables and dressing

  • Vegan roasted vegetable pizza - with mushroom, roasted peppers, courgette, onion and basil

  • Vegan burger - with chips

  • Gourmet vegan burger - with avocado, salsa, rocket, and served with chips

  • 5 bean chili - with rice and tortilla chips

  • Sweet potato, chickpea, and spinach curry - with pilau rice, naan bread, and poppadoms

  • *Vegan on request* Vegan sausages, chips and beans

Dessert Venues

Udderlicious (Ice Cream Parlour)

6 minute walk

www.udderlicious.co.uk

187 Upper Street, London, N1 1RQ

Monday - Thursday 1100 - 2300; Friday - Saturday 1100 - 0000; Sunday 1100 - 2300

  • Changing flavours of vegan ice cream and sorbets

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